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SPICY, sour, salty, sweet, and umami; if there are words that best explain the flavors of Thai dishes, they can be summed up in these five words. Known for its bold and vibrant flavors, Thai dishes continue to capture everyone’s palate and heart, making them one of the emerging favorites among experiential and immersive dishes in the world.

A CELEBRATION OF THAI FOOD Sutinee Vathana, director of Thai Trade Center (TTC) in Manila and Makawadee Sumitmor, ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of the Philippines pose at the main entrance arc for Thai Select Festival special ribbon-cutting ceremony. PHOTO FROM TTC
In the Philippines, more Filipinos are craving an authentic Thai experience that offers grandeur flavors and tastes. While numerous Thai restaurants are sprouting all over the metropolis, Thailand’s Thai Select reiterates that for Filipinos to fully appreciate the authentic Thai taste, one must look for the Thai Select seal.
Thai Select Festival featured eight of its authentic Thai restaurants in Manila, namely Mango Tree – Bonifacio Global City, Mango Tree – City of Dreams, Benjarong Manila, Samyan Thai Street Food, Nara Thai – Megamalls, Nara Thai – Molito Lifestyle, Thai BBQ Original Restaurant, and Greyhound Cafe.

CREATING WONDERS Nara Thai Chef Sorada Sriwichai demonstrates the preparation of Thai food. PHOTO FROM TTC
Dusit Thani Manila’s pride, Benjarong Manila, offers a delectable and harmonious combination of traditional Thai flavors and modern cooking style. Delivering authentic Thai flavors and style, Benjarong Manila is set to test our senses with its exquisite royal dishes that beam pride and elegance.
Set to bring our taste buds to the colorful and busy streets of Bangkok, Samyan Thai Street Food offers a modern play on Thailand’s favorite street food. From sweet to savory, Samyan is set to fill your day with excitement as it shares colorful and flavorful street food that everyone can enjoy.
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Known for its intricately and visually appealing Thai dishes, Nara Thai Cuisine takes pride in its meticulously selected premium ingredients that make each dish a work of art. Eager to provide the best Thai experience, Nara Thai Cuisine pays tribute to the grandeur of Thailand by paying close attention to every detail of each dish’s preparation to infuse the spirit of Thai fine dining.
When it comes to comforting Thai dishes, Thai BBQ Original Restaurant shares the best yet invigorating flavors of Thailand that will surely fill you good. From its authentic and refreshing Thai drinks to its sweet and captivating Thai dessert, Thai BBQ Original Restaurant offers a unique appeal that comes in bountiful serving sizes.
Popularized by its crowd-favorite Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Crab Meat, Panang Curry, and Mango Sticky Rice, Mango Tree is set to excite its Filipino customers further as they present other authentic and innovative Thai dishes during the festival. Set to bring more colors and flavors, Mango Tree is ready to share Thai food in its best way possible.

POPULAR CUISINE Mango Tree Chefs Banchong Singthis and Elijah Estillore demonstrate how they prepare Mango Tree’s popular dishes. PHOTO FROM TCC
Greyhound Cafe is the first fashion café in Bangkok offering the food concept with a twist in a casual dining experience. In the Philippines, it gained popularity for making “East meets West,” tradition, and creativity, giving a playful twist on Thailand’s most favorite dishes.
The Thai Select Festival happened at the Grand Atrium of Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City on July 19-20. The event was organized by the Thai Trade Center Manila.
To learn more about Thai Select restaurants and products, you can simply browse through https://thaiSelect.com/. You may also follow the Thai Trade Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thaitradecentermanila.