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 Thai Cuisine |
International
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Restaurants
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| Thai
Cuisine |
 Thai cuisine is distinctive, thanks to liberal use of spicy
ingredients, and combines the best of Chinese and Indian culinary
traditions - - noodles, curries, sweet and sour dishes, lengthily
cooked and fast-cooked ingredients, exotic spices and condiments
- - while retaining its own very specialize character.
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| International Food |
Chinese food in Thailand, normally quite bland is second
to none. Major European, Levantine, Asian and Oriental cuisine
are represented in gourmet restaurants. American, English
and Continental breakfasts are served in most hotels and numerous,
ubiquitous coffeeshops specia1ise in European dishes. Western-style
fast food shops, snack bars and ice-cream parlours gain increasing
popularity with Thais.
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| Restaurants and Food shops |
Food parks, or centres, usually in large shopping malls and
hotels, are unusual Thai ventures. Numerous restaurants offer
every imaginable type of Asian cuisine and huge colour pictures
of dishes assist diners in their choices. Open-air garden
restaurants, and riverine restaurants, are more peaceful and
are favoured in the evenings by most Bangkokians. Menus are
extensive. Service is prompt. Prices are reasonable. All kinds
of regional Thai food can be sampled. Special dinners can
be enjoyed on boats cruising the Chao Phraya River. Soft breezes,
candlelight dining and distant music create romantic moods.
Seafood restaurants are also popular. They offer a wide choice
of fresh ingredients, charcoal grilled or broiled to individual
requests, and a fine selection of local and imported wines.
Some tourist-oriented restaurants present selected Thai classical
and folk dances. Guests sit around low tables, often in traditional
surroundings, with teak panelling and floors, classic paintings
and precious porcelain. A combination of Thai cuisine, music,
silk, orchids and graceful dances creates memorable evenings.
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