Don’t Super Size Thai
During service at Chedi Restaurant, I am often asked by customers “how big are the serves?” My standard response is that we offer quality sized portions. What else can I say? Eating Thai food should be a shared meal with a variety of small dishes and perhaps a larger fish or mixed seafood dish. But unfortunately, many Thai restaurants are now serving super size portions of muck on rice.
Let’s face it, we all eat way too much and especially when wine, beer or sweetened beverages are enjoyed with the meal. Are we to go the same way as America and super size not just fast food portions but everything that passes our lips?
In Sydney, there are far too many Thai restaurants that serve super size meals; but are these really value for money? These super sized servings appeal to a segment of the market whose choice is quantity at the expense of quality. There are an abundance of these eateries but I am proud to say Chedi Thai will not join their ranks.
Ideally, eating Thai food is a communal affair involving two or more people, principally because the greater the number of diners the greater the number of dishes ordered. Generally speaking, two diners order three dishes in addition to their own individual plates of steamed rice, three diners four dishes, and so on.
- Thai Food served in Benjarong Dishes
The ideal Thai meal is a harmonious blend of the spicy, the subtle, the sweet and sour, and is meant to be equally satisfying to eye, nose and palate. A typical meal might include an entrée, a soup, a steamed dish, a stir-fried dish and a spicy salad all served with a variety of sauces into which the food is dipped. This would be followed by dessert and/or fresh fruit.
So when eating Thai make sure to leave room for dessert.
Enjoy shared meals
Posted: Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 @ 12:24 am
Categories: About Thai Food.
Tags: chedi, chedi restaurant, communal dining, Don't Super Size Thai, Sydney Thai, Thai banquets, Thai recipes, thai restaurant Newtown, Thai shared meal.
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