{"id":38593,"date":"2020-03-23T19:00:20","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T11:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=38593"},"modified":"2024-06-11T10:47:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T02:47:57","slug":"big-bad-thai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/palawan\/big-bad-thai\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Bad Thai in El Nido: A Popular Dining Destination for Authentic Thai Spice and Flavor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Big Bad Thai<\/strong> is a perfectly elevated restaurant in El Nido giving the most authentic Thai dishes and one of the best views in town. <\/span><\/p>\n

With a Thai chef at the helm, you can expect Thai-level spiciness and flavors from everything in their menu\u2014from their\u00a0<\/span>popular hits like pad thai and pad krapow\u00a0to crab curry, all made from local ingredients and fresh vegetables from their own farm!<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

From being a holiday destination to finding the perfect opportunity to open up a restaurant, the owners grabbed the opportunity when new buildings and spaces are just opening up in El Nido. Not to mention that there was no Thai restaurant place during that time.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also find the interiors inspired by cafes\u00a0in Serbia where one of the owners\u00a0came\u00a0from.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"As an open restaurant on the second floor, guests get a good view of the El Nido Beach and the lively Calle Hama<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Every great Thai menu includes the gold standard of Thai cuisine\u2014<\/span>Satay Chicken<\/b>. These perfectly grilled chicken skewers are marinated with spices and paired with the most flavorful peanut sauce. <\/span><\/p>\n

One order of this dish gives you 10 skewers which already is good for sharing or because it is so good, it can also be enjoyed solo!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Satay Chicken \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Ready for some heat? Try their <\/span>Chicken Pad Krapow,<\/b>\u00a0a staple street dish in Thailand with ground meat. Here in Big Bad Thai, many of the dishes are available with other meats like how the Pad Krapow is available in chicken or pork in oyster & fish sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n

This makes the restaurant a great dining place for every diet and preferences!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Chicken Pad Krapow \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Finally, we have the infamous <\/span>Pork<\/b> Green Curry <\/b>from Thailand, available in veggie, chicken, pork or shrimp! This creamy concoction got us going with intricate flavors and spices. <\/span><\/p>\n

When eaten hot and on top of Big Bad Thai\u2019s white rice, it becomes the perfect nightcap after all your island hopping activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Pork Green Curry \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

While many restaurants try to tweak dishes to the milder Filipino taste, Big Bad Thai does not hold back at all\u00a0from their Thai dishes to their\u00a0homemade sauces! Expect the spice level you’ll equally enjoy in Thailand while being in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines.<\/p>\n

Are you looking forward to visiting El Nido soon?\u00a0Visit Big Bad Thai and tell us about it in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Bella Vita in El Nido Palawan: Sunsets, Pizzas and Cocktails by the Beach<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

How to get here<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Big Bad Thai\u00a0is along Calle Hama Street,\u00a0Brgy. Masagana,\u00a0El Nido, Palawan.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0From your hotel, you can take the tricycle to\u00a0Big Bad Thai\u00a0but because\u00a0Calle Hama\u00a0itself is closed to motorists, the driver will drop you off at the nearest spot and you will have to walk to the restaurant.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0If you are using a rented motorcycle, traversing Calle Hama is allowed.<\/p>\n

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This first appeared in Philippine Primer\u2019s Japanese and English Magazines March 2020 issue.
\nWritten by Heloise Diamante<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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