Comments on: So far, the best Thai restaurant in Manila

By: Andy San Pedro

Andy San Pedro — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:31:29 +0000

i got this bad experience yesterday at Pad Thai SM Fairview. im a regular customer there for Pad Thai Chicken/Shrimp. After nearly finishing my dinner… low and behold … i pointed, sharp stone got stuck in between my tooth. i called the attention of the supervisor, she just apologized. thats it.. im not after free food.. but please check your food before serving… i gave the pointed stone for their investigation but i took picture. Be careful please…

By: Anthony

Anthony — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:09:09 +0000

i think the best thai food in Philippine always in Royal kruathai in Cebu cuz they are real thai food and so Authentic , Royal Kruathai is a hawker style place which serves Authentic food at a very affordable price. It was established sometime in 2000 by a Thai chef who married a Filipina. They started with just one small in Cross road unit, and now, they already own the 3 Branches, Btc branch, SM Branch, one small restaurant like Som’s Noodle house in makati, called Mae Krua Thai Cuisine, when u guys visit in Cebu pls Try to check it out, i got also number if ever you want to call for reservation, 416-3694….

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:30:03 +0000

another great tasting Thai restaurant is just located in SM City fairview…the Ayutthaya Thai cuisine…try it! their Pad Thai is the best!

By: Rose

Rose — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:15:32 +0000

Love your post Lori, the food looks scrumptious. Have you tried dining @ Jatujak MOA? One of the few Thai restos here that didn’t disappoint. Will try SIAM Taste next…im getting hungry.

By: anonymous paul

anonymous paul — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 08:14:00 +0000

although i have nothing against the pinoys’ love for bagoong rice and pandan chicken, it really isnt a fair benchmark for thai food. som tam poo(papaya salad with raw crablet) and isan style grilled items as chicken and pork neck + sticky rice are worth trying out (as pointed out by ms mila). and i really cant say i’ve tried any tom yum locally that is worth raving about (compared to the creamy, delightfully sharp flavored tom yam ram mits i’ve had on bkk’s sidewalks). i, too, am on the prowl for some decent tom yam here in manila. it’s just different. i suppose availability of key ingredients may be one of the reasons. thanks for the new resto tip. if anyone’s going to bkk i can suggest good places to eat. just contact me

By: Mila Tan

Mila Tan — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 23:54:00 +0000

The food I love in Thailand that I can’t get comes from the mountain regions, the sticky rice to go with the spicy papaya salad, and last year I tried a variety of Isan food. There’s a wonderful blend of spices that they use to make the food flavorful and aromatic.

By: Ton-ton

Ton-ton — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:07:00 +0000

According to my friend Deo (who married a Thai girl), the Thais invented Pandan Chicken and Phad Thai for tourists because their other dishes were too spicy. But despite that, I still do enjoy the Thai food we grew up with. And it’s great to know that there’s a good and cheap alternative to People’s Palace!

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:27:00 +0000

Bettina-
Yes, it’s really just 2 packages of cream cheese. As for the condensed milk, I use Alaska or Carnation, and there’s only 1 size available for those 2 brands, at least in this country. Let me know how that cheesecake goes,

Anton-
Wow, I’m flattered. You say that you’re trying to make your food shots as good as mine? Here are 2 tips:

1. Use a good camera. Being the gadget freak you are, this should pose no problem for you. I am no gadget geek, but I know what I need in a camera, and I have it — a Canon Powershot G2.

2. Use a macro lens.

Hope this helps.

By: Jay P

Jay P — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 01:41:00 +0000

Bravo! Bravo!

I’ve been looking for a Thai place to eat for quite a while. i’m almost despearate enough to try Papagayo’s on makati avenue that serves Thai AND mexican food. Yes… WTF…..

By: anton

anton — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 12:55:00 +0000

hey lori, great thai post. Makes me grave for more thai food!

Just curious, how are you taking your food shots? I tried to make it as good as yours but it pales in comparison. Any tip or technique? what camera do you use?