Tastes of Thailand

Few culinary experiences can compare to the visually delightful, flavorful, deliciously fragrant tastes of Thailand. They are guaranteed to take hold of all your senses and transport you to this wonderfully diverse land. Thai food has become widely popular throughout the world. Aromatic and delicious, it is a taste explosion in every bite.

Thai food contains four flavors: sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. What makes Thai food unique is that it balances all of these flavors harmoniously into a single dish. And, while the cuisine has a reputation for being hot and spicy, in reality most dishes The distinctive flavors of the dishes which usually include natural ingredients such as coriander, coconut milk, scallions, lemon grass, tamarind and palm sugar, are the result of a special national talent for blending a great variety of local produce, spices and herbs. It is not surprising that Thai food is considered one of the healthiest cuisines. For many years, the fabulous cuisine of Thailand has been represented by a host of casual dining restaurants mostly run by small "mom and pop" businesses. But more and more those restaurants are being joined by a growing circle of chefs and restaurant owners who are intent on expanding the distinctive culinary style into the realm of fine dining.

To properly experience a Thai meal it must be served the "Thai way". Instead of having a single main course with side dishes, a typical meal consists of rice with many complementary dishes served concurrently.

The rice is served on individual plates. The rest of the dishes are put in the middle of the table for everyone to share and may be eaten in almost any order. In this way, you can season them to best suit your taste by using several condiments such as fish sauce and chili peppers which are usually provided on the table. A properly prepared Thai meal is a feast for all your senses. Emphasis is placed on creating harmony in the rich tastes, varied textures, visual presentations and sensuous aromas. Your palate will thank you for each delicious mouthful.