Top 10 Best Thai Cookbooks in the UK 2021 (Rosa's Thai, The Curry Guy and More)

This book has some wonderfully simple dishes, which use moreish ingredients and involve straightforward techniques just right for a beginner. There are a hundred recipes, including a huge variety of dishes, so you'll never be stuck for evening inspiration or dinner party menu ideas.

The recipes are sometimes spread over multiple pages which could be a very minor downside, and not all the beautiful dishes are photographed, but hopefully, once you've tried a few you'll realise you're in safe hands with Thai cooking blogger Leela Punyaratabandhu. Simply scrumptious snacks. 

The top selling point of this book must be the layout. Everything looks exceptional and each recipe is bashed out in impossibly direct instructions so you'll have no choice but to focus on putting together your feast. The photography is stunning and will have your mouth watering on every page.

The Curry Guy is actually Dan Toombs, a British curry lover who has taken his passion to extremes by exploring curries from all over the world – though there are plenty of other Thai dishes here too. While some recipes may not be as authentic as in other books, there are some great flavours and each recipe is nothing if not newbie-friendly.

Instagram star, Youtuber and kitchen whizz Pailin Chongchitnant has built an empire around her knowledge of Thai cuisine. Her book has upwards of 100 recipes, and though not every one is photographed, they are all bursting with colour and crunch. There's a veggie and vegan section too, as well as chapters on curries, soups, dips and desserts. 

Some recipes involve turning a page or two which can be an annoyance when your fingertips are covered in chopped ginger, but Pai's cheerful tone should be enough to spur you on. There are some extremely long ingredient lists and some complex methods, so if you're not a confident cook, this may not be the pick for you.  

Takeaways can often end up feeling pretty depressing. Though Thai food stands up well when rushed to you on a moped and hastily reheated, there really is nothing better than cooking up a storm yourself at home. This book allows you that simple pleasure, and it's super fun to use.

Each double page is stunning, with a clearly laid out recipe and a photograph to get you inspired. Danette St Onge not only writes about food and travel, but she is also obsessed with the chemistry of cooking; flavour matches made in heaven are her speciality. Ambitious chefs will love the sheer variety of dishes. 

If you're not a seasoned chef, recipe books can often be overwhelming. This one keeps them short and lays them out simply, with a photo of the dish on one page and the entire recipe on the other. The recipes are so imaginative that your non-vegan friends will be hard-pushed to find fault with the flavour combos! 

Skipping dairy, eggs and of course, fish sauce, these recipes use healthy, animal-free alternatives without missing out on the textures that make Thai cuisine delightful. Sarah Jansala and her mother Renoo are the proud owners of Portland, Oregon's first ever veggie Thai eatery. Their love of food is clear on every page and their accessible tone is encouraging for beginners.

What we particularly love about this book is Sunshine's irresistible joy that shines on every page. She really knows her stuff, so it's no wonder she's the leader of a popular Thai cooking course that attracts students from across the globe. While there aren't pictures of every recipe, the quality and detail more than make up for it.

Recipes are sometimes spread over multiple pages and involve more complex tasks than other more fast-paced books. But the delicate, complex flavours and warm personal reflections on each dish make this book a brilliant choice for anyone dedicated to cooking who wants to whip up something a cut above the average. 

Sebby Holmes named his Thai restaurant Farang, or 'white foreigner' in Thai. He makes no bones about the fact his book focuses on Thai-inspired cooking rather than 100% authentic dishes. If your aim is to get as close as possible to the real thing, this book isn't for you, but if you love Thai staples with a twist, you'll love it. 

The key selling point here has to be that every recipe uses seven ingredients or fewer. When the thought of cooking a big meal feels intimidating, a long ingredients list is the last thing you need. The layout is super clear, the method leaps from the page and each photograph is tastefully styled and shot.

If you love bold, colourful graphics as much as you adore Thai cuisine, this is the book for you. Kay Plunkett-Hogge has spent more than half her years in Thailand, where she was born, and now writes for several big British publications with a focus on her home country's cuisine. 

There are watercolour illustrations by Bodil Jane, too, that are at once cute and achingly on-trend. Each dish is photographed to perfection and the funky graphic style really does entice a hungry reader into actually cooking something. There's a personal story behind every recipe and the instructions are really clear, saving you time and precious brain cells.

What's not to love about this glorious cookbook? Every recipe is meat-free (with vegan amendments for most), and we guarantee that even carnivores will fall in love with the way these dishes taste. Even if you've never been to Rosa's, you'll be swept away on a Bangkok breeze when you tuck into these sophisticated yet easy-to-prepare creations.

There are more than a hundred dishes to choose from and a great variety that includes snacks, stir-fries, curries, noodles and even sauces, stocks and homemade curry pastes. A personalised note comes with each dish which gives the book a warmth and friendliness just like the restaurant atmosphere. 

This book is our winner as there is a wonderful variety of dishes without feeling overwhelming. Many reviewers say they've managed almost every recipe and that many have entered their weekly repertoire. Nuit Regular brings Northern Thailand's cooking to life with a cheerful simplicity, so reading through each method is a joy and never a chore. 

From appetisers to desserts and everything in between, these recipes feel very authentic and use dynamic, varied ingredients that will fill your kitchen with the scents of Thailand. There is a whole vegetarian section with many vegan options too, and the top-quality photos round off a superb reading experience. Ten out of ten!