An exotic twist to the food

Food has been one of the most common forms of entertainment for the people of Dhaka. The variation of food has been selfsame, with most either being fast foods or being biriyanis or kebab. With limited options, a twist in taste is what comes from a sudden rise in Thai dishes. Arka Dev Biswas goes to visit one of the few Thai servings in the city, being Thai Nation.

Thai food has its roots across a diverse set of places. Its main influence comes deep from China, and with time, the culinary art of Thai food expanded with influences from Portuguese missionaries and Dutch traders. This, in turn, has made Thai food to have the five bases it is known for: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and spicy.

Thai Nation has that aesthetic touch in terms of its interior. It stands out as this comfortable and cozy place to visit, yet it presents more of an appeal for corporate luncheon. The vintage wood, comforting warm appeal, and the general design, speaks of how the interiors are well-placed together.

The central tenant behind introducing Thai food to such a market is to break the monotonicity that the food industry of Dhaka has had to endure. The range has been limited to pizzas, burgers, biriyanis, or predominantly fast food. Thai food may not be something that the quintessential foodie would like, but the rich and exotic taste of Thai food is something of an acquired taste to try. An initial try would never seem like a pleasant try, however, a bit of adjustment and a bit of openness to new dishes is what drives this restaurant. 

The fusion of teppanyaki into the food base resonates with the willingness to bring in food enthusiasts to try something out of the box. Thai Nation is also more into celebrating events for women as the institution is motivated to showcase how well and thorough a restaurant is in terms of understanding what is needed, with a diverse board of individuals running an unorthodox restaurant.