Street food Pad Thai — the authentic version

The best Pad Thai I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The fragrant and herbaceous intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. Thai basil was used without hesitation, the way it should be.

Thai cooking philosophy balances four key flavour profiles in every dish. The a traditional home kitchen setting meant eating standing up or on a low stool, which is how this food is supposed to be encountered. Thai iced tea was sold right next to it. Don't wait to find the 'right' restaurant. Find the street version first.