How to Choose a Good Thai Restaurant?

Answer 1

When choosing a good Mexican restaurant, there are many things to consider:

First and foremost, do they offer free chips and salsa? Chips and salsa are not just an appetizer; they are a pinnacle part of the meal. Would American restaurant require you to order bread and butter as an appetizer? If they require you to order guacamole or spinach-cheese dip, that’s fine. But chips and salsa is a standard.

Secondly, does the restaurant offer both refried beans and black beans? This seems like a small issue, but it isn’t. Any Mexican restaurant can make a burrito delicious with refried beans. Refried beans in Mexican food is like pepperoni in Pizza kitchens. But if the restaurant can make burritos with black beans and still have enough patrons order it to keep it on the menu, they must be doing something right.

Third, where are the cooks / is the owner from? Believe it or not, there are some Mexican restaurants that are owned and operated by people of non-Mexican origin. Not to say that a white person couldn’t make a good chicken soft taco, but it’s certainly something to consider. Even if the restaurant is run and the food prepared by Mexican staff, it’s also prudent to know where in Mexico they are from. For instance, cooks from Acapulco will make Fajitas differently than cooks from Tijuana. Discover where your preferences lie (southern Mexican food is amazing in this humble writer’s opinion).

Finally, are the menus in English and Spanish? If you want good French food, you’d go to a restaurant with French on the menu. The same applies to Mexican food. If it’s not in Spanish, who exactly is this restaurant catering to? No one would know better if the food is authentic and good than a Mexican themselves. Now, keep in mind that this isn’t suggesting that all Mexicans speak or read only Spanish. However, the food being ordered was invented and named in Spanish, originally. If the restaurant is authentic and of good taste, its every aspect will be one of invitation to those who would know and enjoy that dish the best. Thus, having a bilingual menu shows confidence in the food for both English speakers and Mexicans alike.

Eating at Mexican restaurants with one or more of these traits is preferable, but finding a restaurant with all of these qualities is perfection!

Answer 2

Culinary tours in Thailand have become quite popular recently, and people who are always looking for new and exquisite flavors are trying Thai restaurants all over the world. Traditional Thai dishes and cooking methods have spread far from Thailand, with cookbooks and restaurants dedicated solely to this cultural treat.

A quick search of the internet will yield many restaurants serving Thai Food, and choosing the right one can become difficult. Trial and error may leave you with a bad taste in your mouth, literally. This can be prevented by carefully selecting restaurants. Knowing what type of food you are looking for will help, because you can seek a restaurant that is serving it. Information about Thai food is available online, and most restaurants now have websites that display the menu. You can make reservations, chose your meal or make inquires over the phone or online at most Thai restaurants in your area.

Planning the meal before you get to the restaurant will ensure that you get what you are looking for. If suddenly you need to satisfy an urge for Thai cuisines, drop in and see what is on the menu. If you are not familiar with the names of the different dishes, feel free to ask your waiter what it is and even how it is prepared. If the restaurant is confident about what they are serving, this should not be a problem. They will courteously help you to select a meal that you will enjoy.

A bad experience at one Thai restaurant should not discourage you from learning to enjoy the delicious and healthy recipes of this culture. The food may not taste exactly as it did in Thailand, especially when preserved ingredients are substituted for fresh ones in the recipes. However, Thai restaurants that serve only traditional Thai foods are likely to give you the best experience.

Answer 3

I choose restaurants based on the numbers of stars it gets on Yelp.com. If it gets many good reviews, I am more apt to try it.