Krua Thai's New Taste
This season crabs are IN and sodas are OUT! Not because the crab has taken over the month of the ram. Astrologically speaking, the second of half of June and the first half of July belongs to the crab. But it seems that March is the perfect time for these crawling sea creatures to shine as Krua Thai's latest superstars. Yes, your favorite authentic Thai restaurant has updated their mouth-watering list of menus by adding nine more plates.
Chef Tong, the Executive Chef, together with Chef Prayong, Assistant Executive Chef, brought to Iloilo nine tempting Thai dishes and a unique drink that will surely blow your mind away. Like most Thai foods, these new set of cuisine will make you say Oh... and Ah... because they are HOT... HOT... HOT.
The typical red-brown iced tea was given a new tangy taste and a lighter shade. The Thai Lemon Grass Iced Tea will definitely quench your thirst. It took four times of repeated testing to finally catch its perfect taste. Made from boiled Lemon Grass and lemon juice, the Lemon Grass Iced Tea is bit salty, slightly sour and not-so-sweet. It has a distinct taste like that of a cold tequila or margarita minus the strong smell of alcohol. Not only that, the real Lemon Grass stalk at the bottom of the glass ensures an organic and healthy refreshment.
Indulge yourself into a sinful yet worth-trying crabs. Give in to your cravings with Poo Prink or Thai Chilli Crab and Poo Prink Thai Dam or Crab in Black Pepper Sauce. The crab, size is optional upon order, is submerged in to an ocean of reddish-orange sauce (for Thai Chilli Crab) or black sauce (for Crab in Black Pepper Sauce). The curry sauce with chopped chilies contributes to the orange-red appearance of the Thai Chilli Crab. The crab meat will surely delight your starving stomach while the chili sauces will tickle your taste buds.
If you are more of a fish person, then the Fish Fillet in Red Curry (Pla Phad Prik Khing) is definitely for you. The fish fillet in Red Curry are fried to perfection. Savor each bite as its spicy and sweet flavors settle in your tongue. Topped with fried basil leaves, this dish will satisfy your satiety center.
Going for veggies? Let the Sauteed Asparagus with Young Corn or Nor Mai Farang Goong fulfill your famished self. The medium-sized young corn and asparagus were expertly handled to give out their best taste.
Of course, noodles are prominent to Thai cuisine. The very reason why Chaing Mai Noodles (Kuiteaw Chaing Mai) exist. By merely looking at it, there's nothing special with these noodles. An ordinary noodle topped with carrots and shredded chicken. But wait until you mix the extraordinary sauce at the bottom of the plate. After having few strands you'll able to identify the difference. Its hot yet savory taste soothes the senses.
The Thai Spring Cake or Porpia Pa Jan looks like triangular pieces of omelet. Yet these cakes are not ordinary. Hacked chicken, prawn, and crab meat were delicately combined to produce a luscious taste.
Considering that rice is a mainstay in the Filipino diet, Krua Thai created the Beef Fried Rice or Khao Phad Nua Tod . It is quite similar to the usual fried rice except for the sprinkles of ground beef and chopped chilies. The taste embodies the fusion of Thai and Filipino culture.
The Thai Calamare (Plamuek Choop Paeng Thod), their version of the local squid rings or calamares, is a must-have. The softness of the squid and the crisp of its coating guarantee diners for a flavorful gastronomic experience .
The unprecedented Cucumber Thai Salad or Yam Teang completes the set. The long juicy fruit, used for making pickles, was brought to life with a twist. The C-shaped cucumbers were topped with pounded peanuts and small cuts of chilies. It is both sour and chunky. Now you can enjoy salad without gaining much pounds.
If you opt for a not-so-spicy food, you can request upon ordering to the accommodating crews to lessen or omit the chilies. To give its visitors fresh and quality dishes, they require 10 to 15 minutes of waiting time.
New menus are also available in Krua Thai Cebu, Bacolod, and Davao.
So, why read and imagine? Step into the exotic world of Thailand without leaving the city. Dine and experience Krua Thai, the home of authentic Thai Cuisine.