Family Thai
Introducing
A new cookbook from Chef Arnold Myint released October 2025.
James Beard Semifinalist and chef of the Thai restaurant, International Market, in Nashville, Arnold Myint shares how to make the Thai food he grew up with in a cookbook that is approachable yet packs a punch of flavor. Available everywhere books are sold.
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A note from Arnold
Chef/Owner of International Market, Nashville TN
James Beard Semifinalist
Top Chef Season 7
Food Network Star Season 11
Food, whether I'm indulging in it through the refined culinary experiences l've been fortunate enough to have or just sitting down to a casual family meal with my staff, is nourishment, culture, and memories wrapped up into one. Cooking Thai food is a way of seeing the world through my mom's eyes and is now a creative outlet for me to express myself-all while having fun and keeping my ancestors' recipes alive.
Working on this cookbook became not only a means for me to better understand myself as a Thai American, but also functions as a method of wading through grief and healing. I could not have written this book without my mom. For this reason, this cookbook is a culmination of my mom's legacy—a timestamp of who I was when my mom raised me and the foods she fed me, and a community, to help us grow. Although she is no longer here physically, I feel her presence every time I cook and remain connected to her through our shared recipes and stories.
Thai 101
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Dips
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Snacks
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wok this way
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soups
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salads
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eaten with rice
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family platters
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sweet treats
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Thai 101 • Dips • Snacks • wok this way • soups • salads • eaten with rice • family platters • sweet treats •
Get your
cookbook & pantry gift set
A limited time collaboration with Pandan Market, we've curated a Pantry Kit to help you get started with Chef Arnold's Family Thai recipes.
The box includes one hard cover copy of the Family Thai cookbook and a collection of unique Thai pantry products such as Arnold's favorite ground white pepprrrrrr. Packaged in Pandan Market signature tropical designed box ready for gifting and special occasions. Shipping Starts October 15, 2025
Advanced Praise
In the Press
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Easy pad see eiw, green bean salad recipes and more from 'Family Thai' cookbook
on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
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The 62 Essential cookbooks chefs, authors and food writers say they love the most
by the LA times
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Arnold Myint Shares Pantry Must-Haves from “Family Thai” Cookbook
on Today in Nashville
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Who Needs Takeout? Make This Sticky Char Siu Tofu Instead
by Katie Couric Media
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We Asked 30 Chefs How They Hold a Knife—These Grips Could Improve Your Cuts
by Serious Eats
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The Simple Trick for Cooking Perfect Rice, According to a Thai Chef
by Simply Recipes
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The Best Southern Cookbooks Of Fall 2025
by Southern Living
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The 15 New Cookbooks We’re Excited About This Fall
by EATER
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![Takeout fakeout on Good Morning America with Arnold Myint]()
Chef Arnold Myint talks new cookbook, 'Family Thai'
on Good Morning America
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![Arnold Myint Offers Insight Into His Mother’s Legacy and Recipes]()
Arnold Myint Offers Insight Into His Mother’s Legacy and Recipes
by NASHVILLE SCENE
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Arnold Myint’s Quick Thai Dinners
on The Dinner plan
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Cookbook Club Dinner x Arnold Myint | Family Thai
by TIME OUT
FRequently asked questions
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The book is available now wherever books are sold!
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Yes! International Market is a tribute restaurant to my parents’ original spot that opened in 1975. I still have some aunties that have cooked for our family from the beginning (before I was born). During the day, we feature mom’s original casual steam table items and at night I play in the kitchen with my team creating Thai dishes, my way. Many of these recipes are in this book.
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Well, you’ll soon find out that Pad Thai isn’t one I’ll be featuring, but for a reason. There are so many Thai flavors and inspirations worth celebrating and I’m here to share dishes that have impacted my life with you. Some recipes are technical and elevated while others are fun and quirky like “Yum Mama”. It’s a Thai instant ramen noodle salad that transports me back to my days living in Bangkok as a young adult when I’d snack on this dish as I stumbled home from the pubs.
