Thai Cuisine
675 8th Ave (between 42nd St & 43rd St)
New York, NY 10036
(212) 247-8991
http://www.qirestaurant.com
Chinese cooking techniques have influenced the cuisine since the 13th century. Siam was a crossroads of the East to West sea routes, causing its culinary culture to be infused with Persian and Arabian elements. Portuguese missionaries introduced chilli. Buddhist monks from India brought curry and Muslim ingredients. Over time, Thais developed flavors uniquely identifiable as their own; and from this exotic melting pot of flavors and traditions, Thai food was born.
Thai meals are always decadent feasts with dishes that titillate the tastebuds with combinations of sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and spicy. This defining characteristic of cooking has been a hallmark of my cuisine – dessert and beyond.