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Royal – Ancient ‘Kanom Jeeb Thai’ Dumplings
The new dumplings we have been working on at Classical Thai – ‘Kanoom Jeeb Thai’ Dumplings where described in a poem by King Rama II 1809 -1824. This was in a period of time when Thai Cuisine was beginning to hit its peak. He described the hand made dumplings to represent the folds in a [...]
The Multi Layered….Royal Thai Salad – ‘Yam Tha-Wai’
On our last Chef’s trip to Thailand we where able to source the knowledge to be able to craft the revered ‘Yum Tha-Wai’ Salad and add it to our latest menu. This particular Ancient, Royal Salad comes from the aristocratic households of days past in Thailand, where thoughts of quotas, time and profit margins where [...]
Kanom Buang – Ancient Thai Waffer with: Meringue, Fresh Coconut, Prawn Floss and heaps of other Yum!
Kanom Buang is believed to be an Ancient Thai snack tracing its roots and having a form or version of the snack dating back to the Buddha era. This reincarnation first became part of Thai Cuisine in the Ayutthaya period of Thailand 1350 – 1769. What is strange is this reinvention that became so popular with [...]
Lemon and Galangal, Crystal Bay – Nth Queensland Prawn, Salad
New to the menu at Classical Thai: This is my all time favourite Salad. Its spicy, sour, salty and palm sugar sweet. But the main ingredient ‘galangal’ is what lifts it above other salads. Pulverised galangal gives it an added earthy, citrusy, slightly woody-cider flavour. Tossed with lime leaf, mint leaves, saw tooth coriander, basil leaves and lemongrass, its a highly flavoured herb [...]
Twiced Cooked Pork Hock in a Caramel Sauce ‘w’ Lime & Chilli topped ‘w’ Pickled Mustard Green
Making its way over from Southern China & becoming a favourite amongst the Thai.It is first slow cooked in master stock then flash fried & drizzled with the caramel sauce. New to the menu
Pork Belly & Shitake Mushroom Dumplings
Steamed dumplings with chilli oil & black vinegar that has been aged for 10 yrs. Topped with fresh ginger & cracked black pepper. New to the menu
Northern Thai – Egg Noodle Laksa:
Kao Soi, Soft textured egg noodles in a mildly spiced but rich flavoured – fresh curry based broth served ‘w’ lime & pickled cabbage. “From the mid 19th century this dish took firm roots in Northern Thailand to the modern day. Originating from the Yunnanese, Muslim – Chinese caravan traders.” new to the menu [...]
What is a “Lon”????….At the heart of Thai Cuisine…..
Lon’s shoot straight past: Stir-frys, Curries, Salads, Grilled and Fried Foods and arrive directly at the heart of Thai cuisine. In a way picture curry than refine it and make it more delicate and elegant. You then will be getting the picture. They are usually salty, sour and tremendously aromatic. You gently simmer fresh coconut [...]
Ancient Northern Chiangmai Curry ” Gaeng Hung Lay”
“Gaeng Hung Lay – แกงฮังเล” - Slow cooked melting beef with shallots, pickled garlic, and ginger, with dry spices. Then loaded with freshly made curry paste. Classical Thai Cravings.
Betel Leaf of King Crab ‘w’ a Micro Tropical Pomelo Salad & Galangal Relish
I Still remember 7 years ago when Bee firstly brought this Thai snack home called “Miang” whilst we were living in Bangkok. When I first put it in my mouth there was this wonderful array of flavors and textures combined together with the caramel galangal and shrimp based relish. I fell in love with them [...]
Soft Shell Crab with Green Mango Salad & Red Nahm Jim
This dish has become extremely popular at Classical Thai. Soft Shell Crabs carry an earthy, bracken water taste but when combined with sour green mango and the invigorating: hot, sweet, sour and salty nahm jim. You get a wonderful balance of flavor. Classical Thai Cravings.
Twice Cooked, Roasted – Crackling Pork Belly.
While I was on holidays over Christmas this dish came in my head as I was searching for a new dish in my mind. We have just finished the food shots and it will come on the menu soon. I’m excited to show the new food shot of it. Twice Cooked, Roasted – Crackling, Pork [...]
STEAMED SNOWFISH – Our new dish at Classical Thai Cravings
Gently Poached Snowfish Cutlet with Ginger, Soy & Shallot I Loved this dish from the first mouthful. I came across it by accident whilst waiting for a haircut in Bangkok. I wondered across the street into a restaurant and discovered it. I have changed the sauce a little to a Ginger and Soy Bouillon. Snow [...]