Thai cuisine is unique, blending a multitude of spices and ingredients
that make each dish a special joy. It is common to be served dishes
that include hot, sour, sweet and salty flavors at one meal.A
special Thai meal will include a soup, salad, fish, rice,
vegetables, and some times a meat dish, either pork, chicken or
beef. Thai cuisine combines the best of both Chinese and Indian
culinary traditions - noodles, curries, sweet and sour dishes, and
exotic spices. All dishes are served with an array of natural herb
and liquid condiments.
Thai food can be found everywhere. Street venders selling noodles
and BBQ sit side by side with gala seafood restaurants and flashy
eateries staffed by traditional Thai dancers and servers, which have
the dinner believing they are indeed royalty, themselves.
Food parks, or food centers, usually in large shopping malls or
in traditional markets, are regular stops for Thais and comprise
numerous stalls offering every imaginable type of cuisine. Most food
parks and food centers have menus with color pictures of dishes to
assist dinners in their choices. In the provinces, Thai food is the
normal fare.
Open-air garden restaurants and riverside restaurants are favored
by Thais for dinning in the evenings, especially in Bangkok. Menus
are extensive, service is prompt and prices, like everywhere in
Thailand, are reasonable. In Bangkok, many of the hotels offer
dinner cruises during the evening along the Chao Phraya River Gentle
breezes, candlelight, traditional music and dance create a romantic
atmosphere.
Seafood restaurants are very popular in Thailand. They offer a
wide choice of the freshest fish and seafood from charcoal grilles
to broiled to individual requests. A fine selection of local and
imported wines is also available.
Some tourist-orientated restaurants present Thai classical and
folk dances. Guests sit at low tables, often in traditional
surroundings, with teak paneling and floors, exquisite porcelain,
and classic paintings. A combination of Thai cuisine, music, silk,
orchids and graceful dancers are sure to produce a memorable
evening. Related Dining Articles:
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