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Listly
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Listly
Pattaya Street Food: A Gastronomic Experience
Som Tum is only for the brave - It's spicy, powerful, and flavour-packed. This popular Thai street food is made with shredded raw papaya, tomatoes, beans, peanuts, and dried seafood, all tossed together with fish sauce, lime juice, and, of course, plenty of chillies. The result is a fresh, zesty salad that combines sour, salty, and spicy elements in every bite. If you're someone who enjoys heat and bold flavours, Som Tum is an essential part of your Pattaya food journey. Locals like to eat it as a side dish, but it's also a good meal by itself.
Listly
19-04-2025
- Listly
Exploring the Flavours of Koh Samui - Top Traditional Thai Dishes You Can't Miss
Som Tum is a refreshing and zesty salad that is beloved across Thailand, especially in Koh Samui. Made with shredded green papaya, garlic, chilies, fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar, this dish is known for its perfect combination of spicy, sweet, salty, and sour flavours. It's often served with roasted peanuts and dried shrimp, adding an extra layer of texture and umami. The salad is typically pounded in a mortar and pestle to release the natural flavours and create a well-mixed, slightly chunky consistency. While Som Tum is usually vegetarian, variations with grilled chicken or salted crab are also available for a more substantial meal.
Web Release
26-03-2025
- Web Release
Banyan Tree's Famed Saffron Restaurant Arrives at Banyan Tree Dubai for a Limited Time
A new gastronomic adventure is poised to touch down at Banyan Tree Dubai as the serene resort welcomes the arrival of Saffron, the brand's renowned signature Thai restaurant. Launching on March 28th and taking over the Tranquillity Deck for a limited time, Saffron will offer an intimate dining experience amid the resort's lush gardens every Friday to Sunday from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. With only 30 seats available per evening and both a sharing menu and a la carte options available, guests are invited to embark on an extraordinary Thai-inspired culinary journey that expertly blends authenticity with modern innovation. Saffron first opened its doors at Banyan Tree Phuket in 1995 and has since evolved into an award-winning dining destination. Like the precious saffron spice, the restaurant represents refinement and exclusivity, curating Thai dishes that balance tradition with contemporary creativity. Today, it stands as the signature Thai restaurant across Banyan Tree properties, bringing its rich heritage to global destinations. Saffron is deeply rooted in the belief that food has the power to forge connections. The restaurant extends the warmth of Thai hospitality through thoughtfully curated dishes that celebrate heritage and culture. By offering an immersive experience that goes beyond cuisine, Saffron invites both locals and travellers to indulge in authentic Thai flavours, while evoking nostalgia and creating lasting memories. Guests at Banyan Tree Dubai's limited-time Saffron experience can expect a menu that pays homage to Thailand's rich culinary traditions while introducing a range of innovative techniques. The selection features time-honoured recipes elevated with unexpected twists served in a captivating al fresco setting, ensuring that each dish tells a story of craftsmanship, culture, and creativity. To start, diners can indulge in flavourful appetisers such as Yum Nue Yang, a marinated Wagyu beef tenderloin salad with Thai herb dressing, or the traditional Som Tum, a green papaya salad with a zesty chili-lime dressing. A standout sharing option is the Kohng Wang Ruam, an assortment of Thai bites including crispy rice noodle-wrapped prawns, grilled chicken satay, and crispy crab meat with pomelo and betel leaf salad. For the main course, guests can enjoy dishes such as Pla Krapong Neung Manao, a delicately steamed snapper fillet in chili-lime sauce, and the rich and aromatic Gaeng Kiew Waan Gai, a slow-braised chicken green curry with sweet basil and crispy snapper. The signature Phad Thai Goong Sod offers a delightful fusion of wok-tossed rice noodles with prawns, fresh mango, and banana blossom salad. For vegetarian diners, the Gaeng Kiew Waan Phak, a hearty green curry with seasonal vegetables, tofu, and Thai eggplant, is an exceptional option that is bursting with flavour. To end the meal on a sweet note, guests can savour the trio of Thai crème brûlée, featuring coconut, pandan, and Thai tea flavours, or the classic Khao Niew Mamuang, a traditional mango sticky rice dessert with sweet coconut cream and coconut ice cream. As seating for this exclusive experience is limited, guests are encouraged to book in advance to secure their place at Saffron, Banyan Tree Dubai. To make a reservation, *For bookings, call +971 4 556 6466, email [email protected]?or visit? . Get ready to step into an extraordinary Thai culinary adventure where the familiar meets the unexpected, only at Banyan Tree Dubai's Tranquillity Deck. When: Open every Friday to Sunday from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm, launching on March 28th. Where: Tranquillity Deck Price: Discovery Menu (Sharing Menu) for AED 420 per person; À la carte menu also available *Seating limited to 30 guests, with a maximum table size of 8 *advance reservations are highly recommended *For bookings, call +971 4 556 6466, email [email protected]?or visit?
