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Thailand honors 4 Mexican restaurants for their authentic presentation of Thai cuisine

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Thailand's Commerce Ministry takes its country's cuisine seriously, and the four Mexican restaurants were honored only after a rigorous in-person jury assessment. Pictured here is Curry by Po Thai in Tulum. (Thai Select)

Four restaurants in Mexico have been awarded the Thai Select certification by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, recognizing their faithful reproduction of the flavors, techniques and ingredients of Thai cuisine.

The awards ceremony in Mexico City was attended by Thai ambassador to Mexico Rooge Thammongkol, who noted that the Thai Select designation serves as a guarantee for diners, assuring them that they will find an experience close to the original taste of Thailand.

According to Thai Select, the certification has been designated to 1,878 restaurants across 71 countries. The selection of the Thai Select restaurants is based on the assessment of a jury, and results in either a casual designation, or the award of one, two or three stars.

This year, Thai Select designated two restaurants in Mexico with the casual honor, and gave two restaurants two stars each. 

These are the newly designated restaurants in Mexico:

Galanga Thai House, Mexico City: ** Located in the Cuauhtémoc borough, Galanga Thai house — which is also mentioned in the Michelin Guide — is known for a menu featuring curries, soups and classic Thai dishes. Their menu also features dumplings, mango creations and more. 

Apsara Thai Cuisine, Cancún: ** This Riviera Maya restaurant boasts a menu that replicates Thai classic dishes with an emphasis on curry and wok dishes that maintain recognizable Thai techniques. 

Kiin Thai-Viet Eatery, Mexico City: Offering an elevated street food experience, Kiin Thai-Viet Eatery fuses Vietnamese and Thai food, recreating the experience of street food stalls in Southeast Asia. With a visible grill and dishes designed for sharing, the restaurant belongs to the same team behind Galanga Thai House. 

Bangkok Thai Cuisine, Mexicali: Located in Baja California’s capital city, Bangkok Thai Cuisine offers the classic repertoire of many Thai restaurants in a casual and relaxed setting.

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