Thai food is widely known for being hot and spicy. Thai food offers a variety of flavors and taste. Almost all Thai food is made with the subtle mixture of herbs and spices.
A basic Thai meal includes the following: the staple is rice which is accompanied by a number of dishes. There will be a soup, a curry, a steamed or fried dish, a salad and one or more basic sauces. While breakfast includes fresh fruits and a variety of traditional sweets.
Thai food differs from region to region. In the northern region people prefer milder food when compared with other regions of Thailand. The influence of neighboring Burma is more in case of food habits in northern Thailand. Most dishes are prepare using tamarind, turmeric and ginger. In the southern region coconut plays a predominant role. Coconut is used in almost all the dishes. The southern people use coconut in various ways. They use coconut milk, oil and meat. The coconut milk is used to temper the heat of chili laced soups and it is also used in curries.
In the central region people prefer mostly steamed food, which includes fresh water fish and fresh vegetables. Thai food like noodles is extremely popular in Bangkok and one can see tourists enjoying their fare at road side eateries.
H.O.T. is a one stop fine dining restaurant for experiencing and tasting classic, local, and fusion Thai dishes from the major culinary regions of Thailand: Central, North, South, and Northeast. Visit H.O.T. for great alternative seating atmospheres: in the open-air style of the terrace or in the cool air-conditioned interiors decorated in traditional Thai fashion. Enjoy tasty Thai food from Thailand’s contrasting and exciting culinary regions at H.O.T.