A formal Thai Meal consists of rice with a selection of dishes, cooked in a variety of ways. with a balance of flavours. The dominant theme of a dish can be sweet, salty, sour or hot. Each family will have a preference as to how each dish is prepared, whether certain ingredients are added or left out, and which theme will predominate. There are then a huge variety of styles, for any one dish which can acceptably be called by the same name.

Thai cooking methods are similar to those used in many Chinese and Indian dishes, but the spices and herbs used, make the flavours distinctly "Thai". I am obviously biased, but good Thai food is hard to beat, with its full, rounded flavours, which can be either rich or fresh.

Traditionally, a group of people eating together, do not order individual dishes for themselves, except when eating informally at lunch time, but choose a selection of dishes that complement each other. The dishes are placed in the centre of the table, and using central serving spoons, diners help themselves to a small amount of "one" dish at a time, going back to the dishes that they particularly like, for more. Three dishes would usually be chosen by two people. Four dishes by three people, and to a maximum of around eight dishes, for a large party.

Our set menus, have been created with particular care and attention to suit a variety of tastes. If you are not familiar with Thai food, we recommend that you begin with one of these, as they are a good introduction to the Thai meal........So good intact that that we still have customers ordering the same set meal after five years! If you would prefer to design your own meal, you will see that the Menu has been organised according to the method of cooking. We suggest that you choose dishes from different sections for the most pleasing results.

Now....! "please try to order sweet and sour chicken for four, with noodles"

By the way, Thai food is eaten with a "spoon and fork", rather than chop sticks. Up country, the truly proficient use their fingers.

We have noticed that there is a bit of a cultural block about eating a main meal with a "dessert spoon" but it is totally authentic, and wonderfully effective!

Enjoy your Meal

Gung