Bristol is a busy metropolis, and the UK’s 10th largest city by population, with some 416,000 residents. It combines its traditional industrial roots with a growing commercial sector and a diverse, bohemian student population, to create a culture mix-up that makes for a vibrant and interesting city

The first place to check out Bristol Thai restaurants is by the harbour. The famous floating harbour (so called because of fixed water levels, by design) is home to a number of tourist attractions, in addition to bars, clubs and restaurants. While this might not be the best place for a quiet meal, it can be a great location to take in the Bristol culture and experience what this great city has to offer over a delicious Thai green curry.

Baldwin Street and the roads emanating from it can be a great source of hidden gems when it comes to restaurants, and the surrounding areas are no exception when it comes to Bristol Thai restaurants with at least four situated within ten minutes of each other. If you’re a big Thai fan, it would be possible to sample these four, before moving further into the Clifton area to experience the less accessible restaurants this city has to offer.

The areas surrounding the central University of Bristol campus are also home to a number of less mainstream Thai restaurants that serve a more discerning audience. While that doesn’t necessarily mean a higher price, it does mean the opportunity to encounter authentic Thai cooking that sticks to tradition and flavour, rather than vying for mass-market appeal.

Failing that, there are a range of print publications available on the Bristol Thai restaurant scene, many of which already mark the various Bristol Thai restaurants trading in the area. However, while this is good as a means of plotting the nearest to your location, it does fall short without reviews and recommendations for those that aren’t familiar with the city, who may have to resort to the Internet or the local press for independent information on the best places to eat.

The Bristol food scene is full to bursting with great restaurants and great value for money. In the competitive, cut and thrust city atmosphere, only the best survive, and when it comes to Bristol Thai restaurants, the competition is stiffer than ever. For food enthusiasts, that means the opportunity to sample some of the country’s best Thai cuisine at affordable rates in up-and-coming restaurants that have yet to be subjected to the popular media glare. It’s these hidden secrets that make Bristol a haven for food-lovers, and the ideal place to dine out.

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The great thing with Thai food is that instead of dried herbs they use a lot of fresh herbs and spices and fish sauce. The aromas are sensational.

Since 95% of Thais are Buddhists, they leave religious offerings of fruit at the base of a Buddha statue with burning candles, incense and the like in restaurants. There is a peacefulness that this brings as you lay witness to the scene. You will also often find photos of their much loved and long serving King.

You could re-create a Thai space in your dining room by adding the smell of a subtle incense and making the lighting softer than usual. If you don’t have a light dimmer try lighting the dining room with some candles or lamps to create a lovely ambiance.

If you can get hold of some Thai classical music this would be lovely for background sound – or at else some other oriental-inspired music.

Thais don’t generally use chop sticks to eat – rather a fork and a dessert-like spoon but if you want the Asian touch (Thailand is in South-East Asia) feel free to provide each guest with a pair of chopsticks. Consider a wooden or bamboo place mat at each guest’s place.

As a centerpiece to your table you could fill a long shallow bowl with water and place floating candles atop. You could also try to purchase some exotic looking flowers. On my trips to Thailand, orchids and the like have adorned the table settings. The whole experience of eating is pure pleasure.

For starters you could serve one of their delicious soups like a hot and spicy Tom Yum Goong (spicy and sour prawn soup) or a Tom Yum Kai which is similar but with chicken.

You could also serve Thai fish cakes, spring rolls in rice paper, curry puffs, satay chicken or deep fried chicken wings – with dipping sauce of course.

For main – stir fries, whole fish, Thai curries (green, red, yellow, Masaman, etc) or the ever popular noodle dishes like Pad Thai or Pad See Yu. Don’t forget the steamed rice served in a covered rice bowl in a central position on your table, so people can help themselves.

A platter of fresh exotic fruit or a mango sticky rice dish is wonderful for dessert.

You see, there are just so many recipe choices for your Thai meal. I would suggest checking the Internet for free recipes or getting hold of an easy Thai recipe book.

Most of the ingredients you will need are easily available at your local Asian specialty food store.

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