Thai Food Online

A surprising number of us Brits are still very wary of "foreign food". Despite claims that curry is now as much an English national dish as roast beef or fish and chips, there are still many people who are missing out on flavours they never dreamed existed. Whether we like it or not, the British palate is not renowned for its sense of adventure. Our indigenous cuisine is universally regarded as bland and, apart from the odd dash of mustard or horseradish sauce, hot and spicy are not qualities easily found in a traditional British meal. Still a relatively novel cuisine to many British diners, Thai food offers a visually appealing alternative to the more familiar Indian and Chinese foods. With its wide range of flavours, Thai cuisine can cater to both the conservative and the adventurous palate. This article describes some of the flavours, and some of the heath and social benefits of Thai dining. read on ...

Love it, or hate it, Facebook is here to stay. So we have now created our own Facebook group, where both customers and people who have an interest in Thai food can exchange ideas and recipes. You can also participate in discussions about Thai food and Thai recipes. So this would be a great way for you to meet similar people like yourself who share a passion for Thai food! » View the Thai Food Online Facebook group

New recipe added to our website: Chicken And Cashew Nut ( Gai Pad Med Mamuang Himaphan ) Thai Chicken and Cashew Nuts is one of many stir fry dishes that came to Thailand via the Chinese. Cashew chicken is a simple stir fry recipe that is easy to make, plus healthy and delicious. The finest cashews in the world are grown in Thailand, mainly on the island of Phuket. Mamuang himaphan means cashew nut but there is an interesting translation. Himaphan's original meaning refers to the Garden of Eden, and the cashew nut looks like a small mango. » view recipe …

It’s Official – We stock better Thai food products than Tesco, Marks & Spencers, Asda and Waitrose. In a test carried out by David Thompson, executive head chef at Nahm (in central London) for the Observer Food Monthly , he rated the products stocked by us here at Thai Food Online to be superior to the ones available at most supermarkets. Click here to view the article (1.4 mb) … This comes as no surprise as our products are all genuine high quality authentic Thai products, whereas the Thai brands made in the UK and the big supermarket chains tend to be a bit “bland” and not so flavoursome. For the “real Thai taste”, always remember to use authentic Thai products and fresh ingredients. This will ensure delicious meals every time!

New recipe added to our website: Beef In Oyster Sauce ( Neur Pad Num Mun Hoy ) This classic oriental beef dish is convenient and tasty and it can serve, two, four or more. Add your own selection of vegetables to make it individual and healthy. Follow along with the video showing it being cooked or download the recipe to your computer for later use. » view recipe …

We have now added the popular 'Smiling Fish' Thai brand of canned seafood products. These can either be eaten as a snack on their own, with rice or with a tasty Thai soup. The varieties we have in stock are: Fried clams with chilli Mackerel with salted beans Mackerel with chilli in tomato sauce Mackerels in chilli sauce

We have now added the most popular Thai newspapers and magazines as a new category on our website. This will allow the Thai people living in the UK and EU keep in touch with the latest happenings and gossip occurring in Thailand. Similar to our fresh food products, there newspapers and magazines are imported in from Thailand on a weekly basis, ensuring you are kept up to date with the very latest issues. Also like our fresh products, any orders containing Thai newspapers or magazines will be dispatched on a Wednesday.