India, May 18 -- Every summer, Thailand collectively loses its mind over mango sticky rice. And honestly, we get it. Warm coconut-soaked carbs, ripe juicy fruit, crunchy mung beans, and enough creaminess to justify ordering a second plate. What's not to love? If a Bangkok or Phuket escape isn't happening this summer, Bangalore's Thai restaurants are more than capable of filling the void. Here's where to dig in.

Across Southeast Asia, summer is one long fruit-fuelled affair. Pineapples, bananas, jackfruit and other varieties of tropical goodness are added to shaved ice creations (Filipino halo-halo), tossed into creamy-crunchy salads (Vietnamese hoa qua dam), and even stirred into sober cocktails (Indonesian Es Teler). Markets are perfume...