In a residential neighbourhood in Bangkok, journalist and presenter Sofia Levin was taken to the edge of chilli enlightenment. She joins Around Town to chat about the dish responsible, pad kra pao (Thai holy basil stir-fry) and how Melbournians can find it this weekend. 

Featured in today's episode: 

• Phed Mark’s Pad Krapao 

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