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Cuisine
Thai
Thai food is internationally famous for reflecting the characteristics of a waterborne culture. Aquatic animals, plants and herbs are major ingredients in many dishes, making Thai food an increasingly popular cuisine choice for many diners.
Traditional Thai cooking methods were stewing, baking and grilling. Chinese influences have introduced frying, stir-frying and deep-frying, so the choices available to diners in a Thai restaurant are huge. A traditional Thai meal consists of a soup, a curry dish with condiments, a dip with accompanying fish and vegetables. A spiced salad may replace the curry dish. Instead of serving dishes in courses, a traditional Thai meal is served all at once so diners can enjoy complementary combinations of different tastes. However, many western Thai restaurants have stuck to individual courses.
Thai food is set apart from other Asian cuisines by the spices that supply the heat, sweetness or saltiness to the food: hot Thai peppers, Asian green basil, palm sugar, kaffir lime leaves, creamy coconut milk and galangal.
Thai curries are known to burn intensely but briefly, in contrast to curries from other countries such as India where curries burn for longer periods.
Common Thai dishes include:
· Pad Thai
· Chicken in Penut Sauce
· Green bean Curry
· Drunken Fried Blackfish
· Ginger Prawns
 Mangostins (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |
A relaxed fine dining restaurant on the Cairns Esplanade, great service and casual but classy dining atmosphere. Beautifully presented dishes with a large menu of varied options suitable for all tastes. Perfect restaurant for a special occasion dinner such as an anniversary, birthday or first date. Impressive wine menu and outstanding cocktail waiters. Named after the highly sought after 'Queen of Fruits' the Mangostin, available in the Cairns area duing Frbruary - April. Open for Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week, Mangostin's also features a unique Tapas Lounge which overlooks the Esplanade Lagoon - perfect for stand up cocktail functions.
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| (07) 4031 9888 | 65 The Esplanade
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| Thai Pan Restaurant (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
Outstanding quality and friendly service, this Thai restaurant is a small family operation, and is popular because of its consistantly great food. Great location for a big group, or for a small intimate evening. Be sure to try their SteamBowl!
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| (07) 40521708 | 43-45 Grafton St
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| Cafe Thailand (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
Fast paced friendly restaurant, with beautiful Thai decor. Extensive menu with many traditional Thai dishes not seen at other restaurants in Cairns, but also many dishes using local produce such as barramundi and coral trout.
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| (07) 4041 2624 | 7/93 The Esplanade
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| Hanuman Restaurant (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |
Renowned chef Jimmy Shu brings the latest exciting restaurant installment to Cairns. Expect innovative, modern Asian cuisine in an elegant setting. Amazing flavours and an impressive dining experience.
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| (07) 40526786 | 1 Wharf St (Hilton Cairns)
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| Noodle Box (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
New and exciting food option at Cairns Central, the menu consists of 9 Stir Fry's encompassing a wide variety of Asian flavours, 5 soups ranging from the most traditional of Hot and Sour to Rich and Creamy Laksas and 2 amazing rice dishes that explode with mystical flavours from the East.
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| (07) 4041 1883 | Cairns Central Shopping Centre
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| Star of Siam (More Info) |
Port Douglas |
Star of Siam is a Thai and Seafood restaurant located on the main street of Port Douglas. This restaurant serves food of the highest calibre.
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| (07) 40994707 | 1/12 Macrossan St
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| Tamarind Restaurant (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |
An intimate and exclusive restaurant, it is advised you book ahead to experience Tamarind due to its popularity. And well founded too, Tamarind restaurant is an exquisite dining experience incorporating the exciting tastes and textures of Asian cuisine in an innovative menu incorporating Western culture. The signature restaurant of the Sofitel Reef Casino, this a dining 'must do' while in Cairns.
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| (07) 4030 8888 | 35-41 Wharf St (Sofitel Reef Casino)
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| The Banana Leaf on the Esplanade (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
Modern Asian cuisine in a stunning location just across from the Esplanade lagoon. Very reasonable prices with a large variety of dishes including curry, noodles, soups, rice and stir fry. Look out for their $9.90 lunch specials.
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| (07) 4041 6118 | 53-57 Esplanade,
Cairns 4870
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