Sunday, July 20, 2025

Discover the Flavors of Thailand at the 2025 Thai SELECT Festival

Spicy, sour, salty, sweet, and umami – if there are words that best explain the flavors of Thai dishes, they can be summed up in these five words. Known for its bold and vibrant flavors, Thai dishes continue to capture everyone’s palate and heart, making them one of the emerging favorites among experiential and immersive dishes in the world.

In the Philippines, being one of Thailand’s neighboring countries in Southeast Asia, more and more Filipinos are craving an authentic Thai experience that offers grandeur flavors and tastes. While numerous Thai restaurants are sprouting all over the metropolis, Thailand’s Thai SELECT reiterates that for Filipinos to fully appreciate the authentic Thai taste, one must look for the Thai SELECT seal.

“We are very grateful to our Filipino friends for continuously appreciating our dishes. Like them, we take pride in our dishes that speak not just of flavors and taste but also years of history, culture, values, and discipline that made our dishes what they are right now. Knowing Filipinos to have a good choice, we are excited for them to try other Thai dishes in this year’s Thai Select Festival at Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City,” shared Ms. Sutinee Vathana, Director of the Thai Trade Center Manila. 


Eight Thai SELECT Certified Restaurants

Thai SELECT Festival will feature eight of its authentic Thai restaurants in Manila, namely Mango Tree - BGC, Mango Tree - City of Dreams, Benjarong Manila, Samyan Thai Street Food, Nara Thai - Megamalls, Nara Thai - Molito Lifestyle, Thai BBQ Original Restaurant, and Greyhound Cafe. Offering the perfect balance of Thai flavors, these eight brands are Thai SELECT certified restaurants, making it Thailand’s pride and bridge in connecting to more people across the globe.


Benjarong Manila

Dusit Thani Manila’s pride, Benjarong Manila, offers a delectable and harmonious combination of traditional Thai flavors and modern cooking style. Delivering authentic Thai flavors and style, Benjarong Manila is set to test our senses with its exquisite royal dishes that beam pride and elegance. 


Samyan Thai Street Food

Set to bring our taste buds to the colorful and busy streets of Bangkok, Samyan Thai Street Food offers a modern play on Thailand’s favorite street food. From sweet to savory, Samyan is set to fill your day with excitement as it shares colorful and flavorful street food that everyone can enjoy.


Nara Thai Cuisine

Known for its intricately and visually appealing Thai dishes, Nara Thai Cuisine takes pride in its meticulously selected premium ingredients that make each dish a work of art. Eager to provide the best Thai experience, Nara Thai Cuisine pays tribute to the grandeur of Thailand by paying close attention to every detail of each dish’s preparation to infuse the spirit of Thai fine dining.


Thai BBQ Original Restaurant

When it comes to comforting Thai dishes, Thai BBQ Original Restaurant shares the best yet invigorating flavors of Thailand that will surely fill you good. From their authentic and refreshing Thai drinks to their sweet and captivating Thai dessert, Thai BBQ Original Restaurant offers a unique appeal that comes in bountiful serving sizes.


Mango Tree BGC and City of Dreams Branch

Popularized by their crowd-favorite Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Crab Meat, Panang Curry, and Mango Sticky Rice, Mango Tree is set to excite its Filipino customers further as they present other authentic and innovative Thai dishes during the festival. Set to bring more colors and flavors, Mango Tree is ready to share Thai food in its best way possible.


Greyhound Cafe

Greyhound Cafe is the first fashion cafĂ© in Bangkok offering the food concept with a twist in a casual dining experience. In the Philippines, it gained popularity for making East meets West, tradition and creativity, giving a playful twist on Thailand’s most favorite dishes.


To join the festivity, the Thai SELECT Festival will be happening on July 19 to 20 at the Grand Atrium of Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City. The event is organized by the Thai Trade Center (TTC) Manila.

To learn more about Thai SELECT restaurants and products, you can simply browse through https://thaiselect.com/. You may also follow the Thai Trade Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thaitradecentermanila. 

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