{"id":60065,"date":"2025-06-24T17:39:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T09:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=60065"},"modified":"2025-06-24T17:39:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T09:39:39","slug":"thaidara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/pasig\/kapitolyo\/thaidara\/","title":{"rendered":"ThaiDara in Pasig: Real-deal Thai Cuisine You&#8217;ll Fall in Love with"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"457\"><strong>Thai cuisine<\/strong> has won over the hearts and stomachs of countless Filipinos because it hits all the right flavor notes (sweet, sour, salty, and spicy), often in just one dish! Thanks to its use of spices, fresh herbs, and crowd favorites like pad thai and tom yum, Thai food feels both exciting and familiar. Their use of seafood, rice, and sauces suit Filipino taste buds, also make it a deliciously easy cuisine to love. If you\u2019re craving that irresistible Thai flavor explosion, <strong>ThaiDara<\/strong> is just the place to be!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"457\">Located in Pioneer Center, Pasig, ThaiDara serves up authentic Bangkok street food made the traditional way\u2014no MSG, no shortcuts, just real-deal recipes passed down through generations. With Thai chefs James Warrasan and James Bon at the helm and the use of fresh ingredients and homemade sauces, every dish tastes like it came straight from the Land of the Smiles!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"303\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60069\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Thaidara-food-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Thaidara-food-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Thaidara-food-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Thaidara-food-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Thaidara-food-2-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Thaidara-food-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Thaidara-food-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Thaidara-food-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"303\">ThaiDara\u2019s interiors are simple and homey. The modest space is filled with simple wooden tables, black metal chairs, portraits of local celebs enjoying signature dishes, framed Thai royal photos, and cultural decor. Natural light filters through the glass facade, and subtle elements like hanging plants and warm lighting make it feel cozy and unpretentious.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"303\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60070 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_133225-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_133225-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_133225-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_133225-1-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_133225-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_133225-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_133225-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"303\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60071 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_133316-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_133316-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_133316-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_133316-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_133316-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_133316-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_133316-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGES from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"479\">ThaiDara\u2019s menu is a joyful playground of Thai flavors filled with curries, stir-fries, and noodles that pack heat and flavor! Must-tries include the <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"196\">Panang Beef (Php 349)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"220\">Green Curry<\/strong> <strong>(Php 279)<\/strong>, and the irresistible <strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"267\">Basil Chicken (Php 279)<\/strong>. Spice lovers shouldn\u2019t miss the <strong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"322\">Sassy Fish<\/strong> <strong>(Php 299)<\/strong>, a crispy dory fillet crowned with mango salad, or the flavorful <strong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"413\">Tom Yum Noodle<\/strong> <strong>(Php 309)<\/strong> served piping hot in a traditional metal pot. It is loaded with jumbo shrimp, mushrooms, lemongrass, and fresh herbs, with a sour-spicy broth that brings warmth to your soul, reminiscent of the Filipino <em>sinigang na hipon<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"479\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60073 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Tom-Yum-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Tom-Yum-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Tom-Yum-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Tom-Yum-1-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Tom-Yum-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Tom-Yum-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Tom-Yum-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Tom Yum \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"963\">Their noodle and rice lineups are just as exciting!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"963\">ThaiDara&#8217;s <strong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"554\">Pad Thai (Php 299)<\/strong> proudly claims a spot among Manila\u2019s top 3! Loaded with plump shrimp, tofu, and egg, the stir-fried rice noodles are tossed with peanuts, bean sprouts, and chives, then served on a banana leaf. A calamansi on the side lets you tweak the zing to your liking, and a sprinkle of chili flakes brings just the right amount of fiery kick. \u00a0Their <strong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"633\">Beef Noodle<\/strong> <strong>(Php 309)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"666\">3 Some Fried Rice<\/strong> <strong>(Php 289)<\/strong> are also crowd-pleasing combinations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"963\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60072 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Pad-Thai-Thaidara-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Pad-Thai-Thaidara-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Pad-Thai-Thaidara-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Pad-Thai-Thaidara-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Pad-Thai-Thaidara-1-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Pad-Thai-Thaidara-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Pad-Thai-Thaidara-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Pad-Thai-Thaidara-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Pad Thai \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"963\">Meat and fish lovers can also enjoy signature mains like <strong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"774\">Sizzling Beef (Php 339)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"816\">Salmon Belly with Mango Salad<\/strong> <strong>(Php 349)<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"849\">Green Curry Fish<\/strong> <strong>(Php 309)<\/strong>. Every bite is a flavor bomb that balances sweet, spicy, salty, and sour flavors, just the way Thai food should be.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"963\">For those dining with friends or hosting a party, ThaiDara\u2019s party trays (good for five to six servings) are perfect. Favorites like <strong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1102\">Pad Thai<\/strong> <strong>(Php 1,346)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1129\">Pomelo Salad<\/strong> <strong>(Php 1,723)<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1159\">Beef Panang (Php 1,885)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"963\">Thaidara\u2019s <strong>Thai Milk Tea (Php 90)<\/strong> is a great thirst-quencher! It&#8217;s creamy, and refreshingly sweet with just the right hint of black tea bitterness. Served ice-cold, it\u2019s the kind of drink that instantly cools you down.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"963\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60075 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_134859-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_134859-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_134859-1-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_134859-1-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_134859-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_134859-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/IMG_20250502_134859-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Thai Milk Tea \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"963\">And don\u2019t miss their sweet ending: <strong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1261\">Mango Sticky Rice (Php 179)<\/strong>, a traditional Thai dessert consisting of sticky rice and sliced mangoes,\u00a0perfect for cooling down after a spicy feast.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1298\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60074 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Sticky-Mango-Rice-Thaidara-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Sticky-Mango-Rice-Thaidara-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Sticky-Mango-Rice-Thaidara-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Sticky-Mango-Rice-Thaidara-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Sticky-Mango-Rice-Thaidara-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Sticky-Mango-Rice-Thaidara-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Sticky-Mango-Rice-Thaidara-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Mango Sticky Rice \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1352\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">ThaiDara\u2019s consistency in delivering top-notch, true-to-origin Thai dishes keeps diners returning again and again<\/span>. Its selection\u2014ranging from soul-warming tom yum to hearty curries\u2014lets every visit feel like a new dining adventure. So for fans of real Thai cuisine, you should visit this Pioneer Center gem!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re craving that irresistible Thai flavor explosion, ThaiDara is just the place to be!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":60072,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[97,5351,56,6],"tags":[260,2593,2325,391,390,6799],"class_list":["post-60065","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-thai","category-asian","category-pasig","category-kapitolyo","tag-kapitolyo","tag-pad-thai","tag-pioneer-centre","tag-thai-cuisine","tag-thai-food","tag-tom-yum"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60065","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60065"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60065\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60103,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60065\/revisions\/60103"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60072"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60065"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60065"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60065"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}