How Thai food became so popular in the US — and how today's chefs are going beyond pad thai

Thai food is one of the most dominant Asian cuisines in the US despite a small Thai population, according to a recent Pew Research Center analysis. A new generation of chefs is taking restaurant offerings to a new level.

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