Bangkok is famous for its street food, and one of the most famous delicacies is the sweet treat called kanom buang: little crepes filled with coconut cream and topped with other sweet or savoury delights. Dumplings, duck, spicy noodles, curries and more can all be found on the streets of Thailand’s most populous city. Even crickets, ants, cockroaches and other creepy crawlies are widely available.
Now you can get a taste of Bangkok’s famous street food in Abu Dhabi. From September 18 – 26, the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi will host a week-long festival devoted to the cuisine. Executive guest chef Chalong Sakkapalankul from Thailand will be in the capital dishing up signature street foods for diners at Dusit Thani’s restaurant Benjarong. Items on the a la carte menu include River Prawns Tom Yam Narm Khon (spicy shrimp soup), Kapoh Pla (fish maw soup with shredded chicken), Guay Tiew Pla (fish balls noodle) and Phad Ped Nua (wok fried red curry with beef and aubergine).
Unfortunately, (or fortunately, depending on your outlook), there will be no crispy insects on the menu.
The street food festival will be held every night from September 18 – 26, 7:30pm – 10:30pm. For reservations, call 02 698 8137.
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