An introduction to Thai Food Culture….

In Thailand, food forms a central part of any social occasions—and vice versa. That is, food often becomes the social occasion in itself, or reason to celebrate. This is partly due to the friendly, social nature of Thai people, but also because of the way in which food is ordered and eaten in Thailand. With our dedicated Thai staff,  Kanum would like to present that sense of occasion for you with our Thai Banqueting service.
In Western culture, a “normal” restaurant meal consists of a starter followed by the main course and dessert, with each individual ordering only for him or herself.
In Thailand, there is no such thing as a starter; neither is there any dish that belongs only to one person. As a general rule, Thai diners order the same number of dishes as people present; however, all dishes are shared and enjoyed together. For this reason, it is better to have many guests at the table rather than just one or two. In fact, many Thais believe that eating alone is bad luck.