My Thai Experience at Nak Muay Asian Thai Cuisine

My Thai Experience at Nak Muay Asian Thai Cuisine

Aug 03

When it comes to spicy food, Indian and Thai cuisine are always on top of my mind. But if you will ask what’s my preference, for now, I would choose Thai food.

Since I have only tried Soms among the other Thai restos in the metro, I am looking forward to try same kind of restos soon. Thankfully, the owners of Nak Muay Asian Thai Cuisine invited us bloggers to try out what they are offering.

Nak Muay Asian Thai Cuisine is the newest of its kind in the metro. Owned by a muay thai fighter, rest assured you’ll savor the richness of thai flavors in their food while you will have an authentic Thai dining experience (of course, without the Thai massage and muay thai punches).

Before we got to taste their food, we had the chance to take photos of the food first. But I tell you, the smell was distracting enough and made me take the photos as much as I can so I can start to indulge and eat.

After the photo opp and a brief background on what they served, I decided to take a portion of their Pad Thai. Once served, you will initially think it’s an omelette as it is covered with egg. I love noodles in general, so I would say Nak Muay’s Pad Thai is now one of my favorites too. I suggest you should not allow it to get cold, or else it might end up dry. If it gets dry, try asking for some sauce.

And so, before the soup gets cold, I then got a serving of Nak Muay Soup. I did not have much expections about this soup but to my surprise, if you will ask me about my Nak Muay favorites, it will go on top of the list. The sour taste and the spice in the chicken broth along with the herbs added in it,  I could say it is a very good comfort food and it’s really perfect for a gloomy day or during rainy seasons.  I’ll be good even if it’s the only dish I’ll order from them. If you’re on a diet, I suggest you get this soup. FYI, this is what Muay Thai fighters eat as part of their preparation before getting into battles.

If Nak Muay soup has not made you full yet, you can jump to their next noodle delight–Thai noodle soup. Though I find it a little salty, matching with either noodles or rice is perfect. The herbs added in it can be beneficial to anyone too.

I just regret not being able to try the bagoong rice meal. It landed on my area, unfortunately, none was left for me to eat.  So I guess, I’ll take it as a proof that this meal is a must try. And as they say, it’s not the typical bagoong rice you’ll find so I think I’m definitely coming back for this one.

On the other hand, if you’re craving for something sweet and a little sour, you may try out their Khao Pad pineapple rice or the Khao Pad pineapple rice meal.

Another common dish in Thai restaurants would be Chicken Pandan. It’s not surprising that it’s one of Nak Muay’s best sellers. It’s a perfect match with the bagoong or khao pad rice, an appetizer, or a perfect buddy of beer or any alcoholic drink. It’s comparable to Soms’ chicken pandan– much better and much tender. It also got a hint of Andoks chicken, or is it just me?

Talking of a perfect pair for beer, Nak Muay’s Steamed Cream Dory reminds me of the local dish, “kinilaw“, with it’s spicy, creamy, curry-like sauce with lemon and other herbs. The only difference, of course, is it’s steamed unlike with the “kinilaw” which is usually served raw or semi-raw. Hot, steamy rice is perfect for this dish.

Another dish that actually surprised me and I would recommend was the stir-fry Kangkong with yellow bean sauce. They’ve done a good job in turning this common vegetable into an extraordinary dish. If you got no problem in eating veggies, this dish would be a delight. This is also a favorite.

After indluging into dishes, should a dessert junk like me miss their desserts? Of course not. This part is what I always look forward to, and I will always look for especially after trying out Kamo Thai, their version of our local favorite dessert–ube. Though it was served fresh and hot to us, the owners told us that it’s also good when served cold or frozen, resulting to an ice-cream like consistency.

Another option for dessert is the Banana in Coconut syrup. It comes in a glass with shaved ice, more like banana con hielo (banana in ice), with a Thai twist.

So, I’ve mentioned all about the food but not the drinks. I decided to put it last as their Thai Milk Iced tea deserves to be on the spotlight and the star of this review. Served in a big glass, it’s really worth a gulp. It’s a steal and worth it for its price at P80 just for a delicious, milky, rich taste of a freshly-brewed iced tea. Can we start an online petition so they can have it bottomless? I assure you, Nak Muay’s Thai Milk Iced tea is way better than Som’s version of this drink.

Wanna try these Thai dishes but going solo or on a limited budget? Don’t worry as they also served rice meals and budget meals available starting from P39 to P150. Extra rice ranges from P15 to P45. Nak Muay’s Power Punch budget meal, packed with Nak Muay Chicken strips, rice and their signature sauce with sweet cucumber, is definitely a steal at P39.

It was a worthwhile visit at the restaurant. Thai dishes don’t only make you full, they can make you healthy too. I also learned a lot–about Thai cuisine, Muay Thai, and a little of Thailand’s history. Definitely, I’m coming back.

Don’t forget to tell them how spicy you want your dish to be.

Value for money – 4.5 out of 5
Cleanliness – 4.5 out of 5
Service – 4.5 out of 5
Food Quality - 4.5 out of 5

Nak Muay Asian Thai Cuisine
139 Mother Ignacia Place
Mother Ignacia Avenue
South Triangle Q.C.
Open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 AM, Mondays to Saturdays

For deliveries in Quezon City area, reservations and for more information, call 5760972. Nak Muay is also available for catering services and customized packed meals for business meetings and other gatherings. Nak Muay is also available for franchise packages.

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