With the casual dining Thai Restaurants on a drastic slippery slope, the hubby and myself decided to try out the latest and the much recommended Shang Thai, located along Sheik Zayed Road.
The restaurant was spacious, cozy and the service was warm and welcoming from beginning to end. Tired of ordering from the menu, we decided to try out the Iftar Set Menu already in place for AED 75/- per person. I knew that the experience would be nothing less than overwhelming the minute the complimentary basket of Prawn Crackers were served with three different varieties of dips were served.
The journey began with crisp a glass of Sweet Laban and Dates along with refreshing beverages that looked like this....
I settled for a Thai Mojito and hubby settled for a Lychee Mint Tea, both ideal to wash down and settle the bellies already in shock with the spicy chillie paste and dips which accompanies the Prawn Crackers.
Then followed a spicy hot and sour Tom Yam Soup flavoured with Lremon Grass and Kaffir Lime leaves and chicken.
We were told it was a 4 course meal, hence I least expected a platter of appetizers which was a combination of 'Poh Pia Phak' crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls, 'Gai Satay' Grilled Chicken Satay, 'Ka-Nom Pang Na Goong' crispy fried marinated minced prawns on Toast and a bowl of Mixed Papaya Salad served with Peanut Sauce & Sweet Chilie Sauce.
We were up to our throat, but couldn't wait to dig in to the main course. So far, every bite has been a delectable epicurean experience with perfect timing between every course and friendly staff at our beck and call. There was a choice of Fish, Beef and Chicken Dishes to choose for the main course which we settled for the Fish and Chicken option.The fish and chicken were crispy fried with Garlic Sauce and tossed with Thai herbs accompanied by Jasmine Rice and crispy Spinach.
A portion of crispy friend Tempura of Vanilla Ice Cream graced the grand finale and we walked out feeling giddy with the fusion of flavours and satisfaction after many moons of partially satisfied, mostly unsatisfied dining experiences the past month.
Iftar Offer on Traveller Card :
Complimentary Iftar Set Menu when 3 Iftar Set Menues are purchased
Cuisine : Thai
Location : Al Matloob Bldg, Al Safa 1, Jumeira (along Sheik Zayed Road)
Contact No. : 04 3805408
Website : www.shang-thai.com
Complimentary Iftar Set Menu when 3 Iftar Set Menues are purchased
Cuisine : Thai
Location : Al Matloob Bldg, Al Safa 1, Jumeira (along Sheik Zayed Road)
Contact No. : 04 3805408
Website : www.shang-thai.com
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