Thai Restaurants in Korea

The globalization of Thai cuisine over the past decade has become a world phenomenon. In any corner around the globe, one can always find a Thai restaurant to relieve their craving for hot and spicy dishes. Seoul is no exception with a growing number of some thirty Thai restaurants in its metropolitan area. With over 1 million Korean tourists visiting Thailand every year, more and more Koreans are becoming accustomed to and hooked on Thai cuisine. Many of them yearn for the chance to enjoy Thai meals in their homeland without having to revisit the Land of Smile. However, some others have never tasted it.

Harmony is the characteristics of the Thai Nation and also the key ingredient to Thai cuisine. A normal dish consists of not only one or two tastes but a blend of four to five distinctive flavors, e.g. bitter, sweet, sour, salty and spicy. Definitely, Thai meal would not be complete without a serving of aromatic jasmine rice.

If you are thinking of opting for an exotic, tasty and healthy Thai meal but wondering which restaurant should be your choice, just look for the “Thai Select Premium” or “Thai Select” award logo. The former is equivalent to 5-star or higher quality while the latter represents 3 or 4-star quality. Since its launching in Korea in 2007, six Thai restaurants in Korea have earned the “Thai Select” recognition. However, this does not mean other Thai restaurants are of less quality. But, they have yet to apply for the “Thai Select” award which requires them to meet a number of criteria. More importantly, customers are always the judges. One’s preference might not suit others’ taste buds.

“Thai Restaurants in Korea” is not only the first-ever mobile application developed by the Royal Thai Embassy for those who already enjoy Thai cuisine, but also an application that will inspire all food lovers, especially Koreans, to taste Thai food, both in Korea and Thailand. “Thai Restaurants in Korea” presents four sections as follow:

1. Thai Restaurants in Korea
The list of Thai restaurants in Korea are provided and marked on the map to search for more details such as opening hours, telephone number, address, map, website and etc. Moreover, there are functions to add new restaurants and to modify current restaurants for the restaurants’ owners.

2. Thai Food
Thai food is the pride of the nation that has gained popularity around the world. Thai cuisine is known for the well-balance combination of tastes, its natural and herbal ingredients that are healthy and nutritious. In this application, 24 famous Thai dishes, including Tom Yum Goong which is arguably the best known Thai dish in the world, are presented with beautiful pictures and recipes.

3. Thai Fruits
Thailand is full of wonders, and seasonal fruit is not only wonderfully delicious, but also good for your health. Each fruit differs not only in appearance and taste, but also in its nutritional value, from calories and vitamins to minerals and fiber, to preventing illnesses and boosting the immune system. Several popular fruits include mangoes, pomelo, pineapple, watermelon, papaya and guava, which are available seasonally throughout the year.

4. Thai Ingredients
Many herbs and spices used in Thai cuisine have beneficial medicinal properties. Some examples have been included in the application. Moreover, some of which have been imported and are available in the Korean market.