Thai SELECT Festival 2025 Showcases 8 Certified Thai Restaurants in Manila

Experience Authentic Thai Flavors at Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City

Thai cuisine takes center stage once again as the Thai Trade Center Manila proudly presents the Thai SELECT Festival 2025, a two-day culinary event happening from July 19 to 20 at the Grand Atrium of Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City.

The festival highlights the vibrant flavors and cultural richness of Thailand through 8 Thai SELECT-certified restaurants operating in the Philippines. These establishments have earned the Thai SELECT seal—a prestigious mark awarded by the Royal Thai Government to restaurants that meet high standards of authentic Thai cooking.

“We are truly grateful to our Filipino friends for their continued love of Thai cuisine,” said Ms. Sutinee Vathana, Director of the Thai Trade Center Manila. “Thai food reflects not just flavor but also history, values, and the cultural soul of Thailand. With Filipinos known for their refined tastes, we are thrilled to bring a deeper and more flavorful Thai experience through this year’s Thai SELECT Festival.”

Featured Thai SELECT Restaurants:

• Samyan Thai Street Food
• Nara Thai Cuisine – SM Megamall & Molito Lifestyle Center
• Thai BBQ Original Restaurant
• Mango Tree – BGC & City of Dreams
• Greyhound Café
• Benjarong Manila — Dusit Thani Manila

Each participating restaurant offers a distinct perspective on Thai cuisine—from luxurious royal dishes and creative street food interpretations to bold, modern fusions. Visitors can expect signature favorites such as Panang Curry, Mango Sticky Rice, Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Crab Meat, and more, all prepared with premium ingredients and authentic Thai techniques.

The Thai SELECT Festival 2025 aims to promote deeper appreciation for Thai culinary excellence among Filipino consumers while encouraging them to look for the Thai SELECT seal when dining or shopping for Thai products. The seal guarantees that the food served is prepared with authenticity and quality in mind.

About Thai SELECT

The Thai SELECT program is an official certification awarded by the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Thai Government. It recognizes and promotes restaurants and products that offer authentic Thai taste and meet high quality standards in presentation and service.

For more information about Thai SELECT restaurants and products, visit thaiselect.com or follow Thai Trade Center Manila on Facebook for updates.