Krua Thai (Authentic Thai Cuisine)

By Bert Mendoza

When you talk about authentic Thai cuisine, the first thing that comes to your mind is Krua Thai. Probably one of the most famous Thai restaurants not only here in Cebu but all throughout the Philippines. This restaurant has so many branches. Here in Cebu, you can see Krua Thai almost everywhere. It has a branch at SM City Cebu, Banilad Town Center and at the Mactan Marina Mall. The mushrooming of so many Krua Thai branches here in Cebu is a proof of its success in the culinary industry.

What sets them apart from all the other Oriental restaurants here in Cebu City is the price of their foods. They are of high standards but yet very affordable and ordinary people can dine here anytime just like dining in a fast food chain. You will not have to be surprised when you look at their menu because the foods listed there are affordable and familiar. The taste of their foods is similar to the taste of Filipino dishes except for the spices. Thai foods have more spices than Filipino foods. The restaurant ambiance is classy and yet very comfortable and will easily make you feel at home.

Their staff is also very friendly and warm. Upon entering the restaurant’s premises, you will be greeted by their staff with the word, “Sawadee”. This is a Thai word, which means welcome. You will truly feel welcome inside because you will see the kind of customers who are dining there and you could easily identify yourself with them. Traditional Thai decorations adorn the restaurant’s façade. They are very colorful and nice to look at. It will remind you of Thai temples. I like their umbrellas, which are hung on the ceiling. I like those in their Banilad Town Center branch. These umbrellas are very colorful and their designs are very unique. It is also a work of art.

Among their menus, I would like to mention my favorite “bagoong rice.” It is already a meal by itself. You do not have to order more food if you will order this menu. Indulge yourself also with their “Pandan Chicken.” It is deep fried and cooked just right for your discriminating taste. Their seafood rice is also very delicious. For your dessert, you can choose from a wide variety of choices. They serve fruits, cakes and ice cream. You will really enjoy every minute of your stay at Krua Thai. I am sure that your stay there won’t be your last.