Beyond Thailand and Vietnam: Southeast Asia grows on London tables

LONDON — This city is universally known for its gastronomic offerings, not the least in the “Asian cuisine” business. Several versions of fusion cuisine have gained fame here, combining ingredients, recipes and techniques from countries such as India, China and Thailand with Western culture and palate. As “Asian cuisine” is a term that says a lot and nothing at the same time, the tendency now among chefs is to dismember this great fusion and res…