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Newly opened Thai Been off ers a

contemporary take on classic Southern

Thai cuisine, providing a haven for all

seafood lovers.

BY DEBOSHREE BANERJEE

Conveniently located on the bustling road of Sukhumvit Soi 24, Anna El Ghoul’s
Thai Been off ers an authentic Southern Thai experience. Married to the owner of next-
door Lebanese restaurant Nadimos, Anna named her establishment Thai Been, which
translates to ‘delicious’ in Lebanese; a perfect way to describe the enticing variety of food.
The casual eatery began as a pure vegetarian catering service, which has now
evolved into a full-fl edged restaurant swimming with seafood. The rustic interiors are
lit up beautifully with golden lighting, while the walls are adorned with black and white
paintings, all of which showcase the culture of Southern Thailand. While being seated,
patrons can smell the mouth-watering aroma of curries and herbs from the open
kitchen, getting them ready for the tantalising treats they’re about to enjoy.

FOOD
Begin your meal with the king of all
Thai curries, the classic Yellow curry with
shrimps (B340). Consisting of curry paste,
bamboo shoots and succulent shrimps,
the dish stays true to its roots with its
signature sour fl avour, a testament to
the chefs’ vast experience with southern
delicacies. The added Thai spices will leave
your taste buds tingling. Another special
curry ordered off -the-menu is the Southern
Yellow curry with shrimps
curry with beef (B270), a dry dish made King prawns steamed with butter Pad Thai tofu
from generous amounts of curry paste.
The juicy, tender meat merges well with exquisitely presented dish comprises of a whole fish fresh from the tank, steamed
the creamy sauce, which is best enjoyed to perfection and doused in delicious spicy lime sauce. The sea bass is not only
with warm jasmine rice. beautiful to look at, but also provides an aromatic end to a wonderful meal.
Seafood lovers who crave strong Don’t eat meat? Worry not, as Thai Been
fl avours should opt for Prawns stir-fried also has a special menu that serves strict
with stink beans (B320). Its contrasting vegetarian Thai food. Go for the Pad Thai
crunchy and soft textures and sweet-spicy tofu (B240) and enjoy the delightful flavours
fl avours will defi nitely win you over. A of stir-fried rice noodles sprinkled with
rich follow up would be the King prawns crushed peanuts.
Southern curr
Southern curry with beefy with beef steamed with butter (B260), which features
wild prawns exclusively handpicked from
wild prawns exclusively handpicked from DRINKS
the bays of Phatthalung Province and
the bays of Phatthalung Province and No Thai meal is complete without an order
shipped on a daily basis. This crowd-
shipped on a daily basis. This crowd- of a refreshing beverage. Diners must try the
pleasing dish is a must-try, as its
pleasing dish is a must-try, as its signature Mint Shake (B110) made from fresh
soft and juicy texture will leave
soft and juicy texture will leave lemon juice, mint leaves and sugar syrup. This
you wanting more. For a fi ery
you wanting more. For a fi ery pick-me-up goes fl awlessly with any dish, and
fl avour, dip the prawns into a
fl avour, dip the prawns into a provides a light and cooling fi nish.
tangy Thai seafood sauce.
tangy Thai seafood sauce.
However, the house
However, the house
favourite is
favourite is Steamed THAI BEEN
sea bass (B550).This 99 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Bangkok, 10110
sea bass
Tel: 02 261 9861
Open daily: 12pm to 12am
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Steamed sea bassteamed sea bass Facebook: @Thaibeensouthernthaicuisine
Mint Shake
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