Amazing Thailand-Philippines

It was in Germany when I first discovered Thai food (notice the irony). Generousfurniturespecialisttito treated us one night to a luxurious dinner for four because we were nearing the end of our semester abroad. He said he hasn’t used his 1000 euro gift certificate yet and he wanted to make our stay memorable (though it already was for the fact that we were there). So anyway, it was because of that night that I developed a fondness for Thai food. I don’t really remember what we ate that night but I definitely recall feeling so amazed and exultant upon my first bite.

One night, foodtripbuddy brought me Pad Thai. I have mentioned to him about my interest with Thai food and so he randomly searched for a Thai restaurant (using the internet, of course) and surprised me with one. Although the Pad Thai didn’t compare to my first one because I didn’t have a euphoric reaction, it was good especially with the vinegar-like sauce. And so, I excitedly suggested visiting that restaurant one dinner.

Upon arrival at the restaurant, I slightly got disappointed not because it didn’t look like a Thai restaurant (which it very much did) but because I didn’t have my camera with me. The design of the restaurant was amazing. Its pagoda-like structure definitely stands out along the street. There’s no way one could miss that Thai resto.

Muang Thai
taken from another blogsite

Inside, it was overflowing with wooden furnitures, Buddha and elephant statues, and various Thai ornaments. It almost felt like Thailand except that they were playing modern pop music. There was also one corner where they were selling Thai delicacies, accessories and souvenirs. Beside our table was a big gong and I wondered what would happen if I suddenly hit it. Would a waiter come and take my order or would they run in panic and scold me?

Anyway, their food was good. I couldn’t tell if it was authentic Thai but I know it didn’t had the same impression as my first Thai food did. We ordered

Red Chicken Curry

and Bagoong Rice.

The curry was spicy enough but it would have been better matched with plain rice. On the other hand, the bagoong rice could stand as a meal itself. It had a lot of toppings. The meals weren’t extraordinary (or maybe I’m just being biased to my first Thai experience), but it would be a worthwhile place to visit. The interiors are really amusing. There’s a lot to look at and to talk about, just in case.

Because I don’t have nice pictures to show and because I’m quite still stuck with my first Thai cuisine, I’ll just redirect you to this blogsite if you want to know more about the restaurant. (I just found her blog via Google).

http://www.chyngreyes.com/2010/03/muang-thai-cravings.html


ไชโย! Chiyo!


Muang Thai
138 Malakas St., Diliman, Q.C.
927-4305/426-4123


494 Banawe St., Sta. Mesa Heights, Q.C.
741-8696
Php150-300