Turn up the Heat!

    Oct. 24, 2011, 18:54 No Comments

    Warm up this winter with Tasty Thai Food!

    10773Eating spicy foods in winter is a great way to warm your mood and mind. Fortunately, Fukuoka is blessed with many Thai restaurants of which five display the “Thai Select” logo signifying accreditation by Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government. “Thai Select” not only certifies the authenticity of the food, but the restaurant’s hospitality and atmosphere.


    10771“Thai Select Winter Week” Campaign

    Feb. 6th ~ 15th, 2009 (10 days)
    Receive a free “Tasty & Healthy” gift from Thailand (terms vary by restaurant)

    Fukuoka Now’s publisher, Nick Szasz, who just got back from a vacation in Thailand, visited all five. Here are his recommendations for winter warm-up Thai dishes.




    Bandar
    10770Stir-Fried Shrimp in Chili Oil ¥840
    Made with Tom Yum chili paste, onions, red and green peppers, sweet basil, straw mushrooms, and succulent shrimp – the spiciness of this dish can be adjusted from mild to a 12 alarm blaze! Enjoy with an order of Thai Jasmine Rice.

    6F Daimyo 1151, 1-15-11 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
    Lunch 11:30~14:30, Dinner 18:00~23:30
    Closed: irregular
    Tel: 092-737-7700



    Gumrundee

    10769Jihm Juhm ¥880/person (min. 2)
    Thai chef Gun proudly presents Jihm Juhm, a hot pot dish, from his home province of Esarn and ideal for a wintery Fukuoka night! Cook your own pork, beef, shrimp and veggies in a mild soup and then dip into a hot-sauce to taste.

    2F Daimyo Kotou Bldg., 1-13-12 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
    Lunch 11:30~15:00, Dinner 17:30~24:00
    Closed: never
    Tel: 092-716-5554



    Prawjai

    10766Tom Yum Goong ¥1,260
    Thailand’s most famous dish characterized by its distinct hot and sour flavors is made with a blend of five herbs, straw mushrooms, shrimp. Served at your table under a flame – it will warm you from the inside out!

    2F Bon Repas Yakuin, 1-12-7 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
    Lunch 11:30~14:30, Dinner 17:30~22:00
    Closed: Dec. 31 ~ Jan. 2
    Tel: 092-733-0061



    Sala Rim Naam

    10768Three Curries & Chinese Pao ¥1,260
    When one curry is not enough to warm you – try three! Dip, or wrap the Chinese bread around fried chicken and then dip into either red, yellow, or green curry. A creative and tasty twist to Thai food.

    2F Step Plaza Akasaka, 3-9-25 Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
    Dinner 17:00~23:00
    Closed: Mon.
    Tel: 092-715-1418



    Thai Food & Noodle Osha

    10767Ga Prao Rice ¥945
    A popular dish that can be enjoyed as meal for solo eaters, or shared in a group. Minced chicken, red & green peppers, onions, stir-fried in red chili and then served with a mound of Jasmine rice and topped with a fried egg. Yum!

    1F Abe Bldg., 1-23-21 Ohashi, Minami-ku, Fukuoka
    Lunch 11:30~14:00 (Sun. Hol. ~15:00) Dinner 18:00~24:00
    Closed: Tue
    Tel: 092-551-2175






    10772Thai Trade Center, Fukuoka
    タイ国政府貿易センター福岡
    Department of Export Promotion,
    Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government
    8F Kogin Bldg., 1-13-2 Tenjin, Chuo-ku,
    Fukuoka 810-0001
    Tel: 092-751-6311
    http://www.depthai.go.th










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