Northern Thai food is earthy comforting and deeply connected to place. It is less sweet more herbal and often slower cooked than food from other regions of Thailand. Sticky rice replaces jasmine rice meals are shared and flavours build gently rather than hitting all at once. Many dishes come from family kitchens markets and traditions passed down over generations rather than restaurants chasing trends.

Which Northern Thai dish stayed with you the longest or which one are you most curious to try next?