When it comes to international cuisine, one trendy taste that seems to be sticking around is Thai food St George.
The popularity of Thai food St George — and really Thai food anywhere — has certainly blossomed over the years. But there are still only a few places to find Thai food St George: Benja’s Thai Garden, Benja’s Thai and Sushi, and Royal Thai Cuisine.
A bit of background
According to research conducted by Sirijit Sunanta of University of British Columbia, Thai cuisine was not served widely outside of Thailand until the last few decades. The international popularity likely stems from a large number of international tourists in the 1960s. That’s when the international tourism industry began in Thailand. Also, American servicemen were exposed to the cuisine while visiting the country during the Vietnam War.
It’s popularity quickly increased.
A survey conducted by the Kellogg School of Management and Sasin Institute shows Thai food is ranked number four — after Italian, French and Chinese — for the first food that comes to mind when people are asked to name ethnic dishes. It also ranked number six behind Italian, French, Japanese, Chinese and Indian when respondents were asked, “What’s your favorite cuisine?”
What is Thai cuisine?
When someone suggests ordering Thai food St George, you might be hesitant to admit your neophyte status in the international food world. However, if you haven’t tried it, here are a few things to keep in mind.
* Thai chefs place great emphasis on “lightly prepared dishes with strong aromatic components and a spicy edge,” according to Wikipedia. Com
This is very apparent when you walk into Thai food St George restaurant Benja’s Thai and Sushi.
* Thai food is rich in texture, color, taste and places strong emphasis on the “intricacy and attention to detail” as well as flavor, according to Australian Chef David Thompson.
* As with many Asian countries, rice is a staple in Thai cuisine.
* Fish sauce is a key ingredient in many Thai dishes and is very aromatic.
* Thai dishes feature a wide range of spices and herbs, many of which are seldom found in the West.
Thai food St George options
Benja’s Thai and Sushi
2 W. St. George Blvd.
Benja’s Thai Garden
435 N. 1680 E. #14
Both of the Benja’s restaurants are owned and operated by the same team. The ambiance inside these Thai food St George restaurants is beautiful and serene. Benja’s Thai and Sushi, for example, includes large windows looking out over Ancestor Square in downtown St. George. Red walls framing the windows, along with an airy, yet elegant feel add to the enjoyment of the Thai food St George experience.
Benja’s, which has been repeatedly named the best place for Thai food St George, offers a wide range of menu options.
Some of these include exotic soups like vegetable tofu, miso, suki yaki, kway Tiao and more. Classic entrees like Pad Thai, Lahd Nah, Red Curry and Yellow Curry are also popular.
Plus, they offer a wide variety of sushi.
For Benja’s owner, Benja Peterson, it is not just about the Thai food St George restaurant’s mission to offer fresh, healthy food. She hopes people see this as a place they can come for peace and serenity. Somewhere to come and relax and enjoy the beauty of the Eastern world.
“Exotic food an something a little different from the western world is what I’m bringing to St. George,” Benja says.
Royal Thai Cuisine
568 W. Telegraph St., Washington City
Billed as a “relaxed bistro for traditional side dishes,” this Thai food St George option is quite popular as well.
Customers have enjoyed the Pad Thai and Spicy Fried Rice, as well as the mango sticky rice.
While some remark on the quality of service, other seems to enjoy the flavor of the food.
So, if you’re looking to expand your palette into the international realm, you may want to check out the Thai food St George options available.
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