[Tokyo Girls' Trip] Three authentic Thai dishes selected by a former resident of Southeast Asia!

Must see for Thai food lovers! From famous restaurants to lesser known ones, here are three recommended Thai restaurants chosen by Thai food lovers! 1️⃣Raikano A famous restaurant that was featured in the TV drama "Solitary Gourmet". I managed to pop in on a weekday night without a reservation. There were many things I wanted to eat, but I carefully selected and ordered Khao Niao, Kanom Pan Na Kung, stir-fried kailan, som tam, stir-fried minced meat, and pad thai. The Cha Yen drink was sweet and had a real Thai taste 🇹🇭 The food was especially delicious, especially the stir-fried kailan and Kanom Pan Na Kung! The som tam was also delicious, but the papaya looked really beautiful because it hadn't been pounded! The pad thai was also delicious, but personally I prefer it with a little more ingredients and toppings. The Khao Niao was relatively less sticky. And the dessert, Bua Loi, was delicious! It had a gentle sweetness with taro. The amount was also plentiful, so I was happy! The kanom moo gaeng was good, so I wonder if the desserts here are also delicious~ The staff were all very quick, kind, and had lovely smiles. I thought the reason it was a popular restaurant was because the customer service was good. It's cash only, so it's not easy to go there casually, but I thought it was a good place to eat authentic Thai food! Next time I'll try the sister restaurant 🤤 📍Address: La Fete Building, 2-62 Senju, Adachi-ku, Tokyo 120-0034 2️⃣Butterfly Pea I made a reservation through Ozmall and came to the restaurant. The result was very good! I came to eat the course meal alone, and the customer service was excellent, and the taste was authentic and delicious! The three types of appetizer platter were a set of fresh spring rolls, toon tong, and fried boiled eggs with tamarind sauce (kai luk koei). I'd always been curious about kai luk koei, but I was able to eat it for the first time. The sweet and sour tamarind sauce went perfectly with the slightly undercooked egg and was delicious! I've added another favorite Thai dish to my collection. The som tam had a full-fledged taste with a strong spiciness, and even I, a som tam lover, was satisfied with it. The sourness and sweetness were just right👍 The Thai shrimp toast was also freshly fried, and the oily bread matched the sweet chili sauce perfectly. The gai yang was sweet with a light spice flavor. I could choose between pad thai or gapao moo for the main course, so I chose gapao. The moderate spiciness was addictive, and I could taste the deliciousness of the pork. I ended the course with coconut ice cream as a finishing touch. It was my first time to try a course format for Thai food, but everything was delicious and filling, so I was very satisfied! I was able to try dishes that I don't usually choose, so it was a great deal. It was a very satisfying course! It also came with a drink, and I had butterfly pea tea, which is also the name of the restaurant! It's a wonderful drink that looks like a chemical experiment, and it's very Thai 🇹🇭 The restaurant was full of people when I left, so I recommend making a reservation! Paypay can be used. 📍Address: Sacrépies B1, 1-16-12 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0042 3️⃣Thai Food Research Institute A Thai restaurant that reproduces the authentic taste of Thailand. As someone who lived in Southeast Asia, I'm very happy to have a restaurant like this. The staff were cheerful, kind, and provided attentive service. Everything looked delicious so I ended up ordering too much and eating too much, but to my delight, everything was delicious. The spiciness was just right and I was satisfied. I prefer the laab to have a bit more herbal flavor, but I guess it was made to suit Japanese tastes. The Khao Niao is a must! I'd like to stop by again when I come to Shimokita. 📍Address: 2-24-2 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 155-0031, Odakyu Shimokitazawa Station Shimokita Ekimae #0 yen trip