Standing behind a scorching flame erupting from an oiled wok is a petite woman in her mid-70s donning a beanie, goggles, bold red lipstick, and an unassuming black apron. A long line of hungry patrons queue up outside the modest eatery Raan Jay Fai in the Phra Nakhon area of Bangkok, Thailand, which is otherwise missable if it weren't for the massive waitlist. They know what they signed up for: A plate of steaming hot food prepared exclusively by Michelin-star restaurateur Supinya Junsuta or "Jay Fai" (the Jay' is a familiar Chinese term for older sister, and 'Fai' is a reference to the mole on her face).
"No Photo Please" reads a single sign printed near the open kitchen. Still, passersby try to steal a glimpse of the food icon or engage her in conversation.
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MAGNUM OPUS
An ode to the integrity of design and heritage craftsmanship, Sabyasachi Mukherjee's quest to building a global brand comes a full circle with his monumental 25th Anniversary presentation
The Art Affair
India Art Fair returned to Delhi for its 16th edition, bringing fresh perspectives to the artistic landscape of the country
AN ARTISTIC COLLABORATION LIKE NO OTHER
The Pierre Argillet Collection brings Dali's iconic works and his fascination with Eastern mysticism to the forefront, showcasing an extraordinary artistic evolution
WHAT IN THE Dupe?
The younger generation is embracing 'copycat' brands like never before. What does this mean for the luxury space and the beauty industry at large?
THROUGH HER EYES
There has been a noticeable power shift in cinema. With more and more women taking a seat at the head of the table, it's a change we're rooting for
BEAUTY REPORTER
VERY DEMURE, VERY MINDFUL
SOMEONE ONLY YOU KNOW
Holiday flings make for the most ample romcom bait. But what is it about a change of scenery that seems to stir up matters of the heart? Catching feelings abroad can be as easy as catching flights, but there's more behind the intoxicating love we fall for with sun-soaked abandon than fate. So, what are we really tripping on?
IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS
Grand Hyatt Mumbai's new space transforms ordinary occasions into extraordinary experiences, one event at a time
SLOW COACH
There is a timeless allure to slowing down, to savouring the journey rather than rushing to the destination. With more travellers yearning for the unhurriedness and opulence of a bygone era, behold the renaissance of glamorous train journeys. Ahead, the most luxurious trips gaining steam
The POWER of Love
It's magnificent - this thing called love. But what makes it truly larger-than-life, we believe, are the people who feel it deeply and express it freely
