To Dine For: Thailand
- Joseph Lewis, Lindsey Appleton
- Aug 28, 2017
- 2 min read
Across the Nan river in Phitsanulok, Thailand sits Namnun—one of Phitsanulok's more upscale restaurants. When stepping inside Namnun, you are transported to an ornate and lush wonderland. It is adorned with beautiful plants, architecture, American classical rock music, and a both delicious and healthy menu.
This restaurant is my sister Keisha's favorite place to dine in the province capital that she has called home since earlier this year. When traveling to Thailand, Phitsanulok is likely not on your list of tourist attractions. Up against Bangkok or Chiang Mai, tourist numbers pale in comparison; however, Phitsanulok's history, architecture, culture, and food are nothing less than extraordinary and, personally, Phitsanulok is more enjoyable due to its uncongested and authentic flare.
My sister and I took a cheap ten minute taxi to Namnun's location.
She ordered a curry plate, while I asked for stir fried vegetables. I accidentally asked for Chili Pepper which made my meal a bit too spicy, but, in the end, it was still quite a decent meal. Full of earthy and green vegetables that were not coated in oil or oyster sauce, like one would find with Americanized Thai food, my meal left me feeling fully, healthy, and ready to take on my full day of adventuring.
Generally speaking, Thailand has been an incredibly easy place to find vegan cuisine. Many restaurants offer vegan options, a fully vegan menu, or vegan substitutions. My sister, a once-avid meat eater like myself, has been eating primarily vegan since living in Thailand. Even in non-vegan dishes meat is not the main course, but considered a garnish.
Full of vegetables and bursting with flavorful spices and herbs, you are never left wondering "where's the beef"?
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