My Thai Kitchen along Wilson Street in San Juan stands where Jack’s Loft restaurant used to welcome its patrons.  Jack’s Loft retained its second floor dining space while My Thai Kitchen occupies the ground floor to be one of the firsts to serve Thai cuisine in the area. 

Shobe with Rocky

Vibrant interiors with light pinkish red walls, khaki and white table and chair colors, eye-catching black drawers piled together, and hanging bright lamps make for a winsome and inviting ambience.

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One random Sunday dinner treat by mom was spent at My Thai Kitchen.  Heightened by the comfortable interiors, it was a satisfying dinner that got us all talking about the food on the table.

On the Table

Tom Yam Goong PHP 225

Tom Yum is the classic Thai hot and sour soup with shrimps and fragrant herbs.  My Thai Kitchen’s version uses in its broth a lot of aromatic herbs where lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves are distinctly prominent.

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Yam Pla Duk Fuu PHP 235

One of the more popular Thai appetizers is the spicy deep-fried catfish.  The fluffy deep fried catfish is often served not on its own but with shredded green mango salad on the side.  Additional accessories are the chopped red chilies, peanuts, onion and a brown tangy dressing. 

Satay Moo PHP 165

My Thai Kitchen’s satay or grilled pork skewers are marinated in a semi-spiced peanut sauce.  They serve it with sweet vinegar and peanut dipping sauces that echo nicely with the pork marinade used in grilling.

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Pla Meuk Tort Gratiam Prik Thai PHP 280

Squid stir fry with garlic and peppercorns served with sweet and sour vinegar.  Both shobe and I prefer the garlic squid served in other restaurants.  The sweet and sour vinegar compensates for taste a little bit for what the squid lacks.

Thai Red Chicken Curry PHP 275

You have the option to choose either red or green curry in their list of Thai curries and price will vary depending on the meat you prefer.  The choices include beef, chicken, fish fillet, pork, tofu and vegetables and prawns.  We opted to get chicken.  This traditional Thai curry has a fine blend of hot, salty, sweet (probably from the basil) and sour flavors from the curry paste and coconut milk used –and it beautifully seeps into the lightly stir-fried chicken, eggplant, red and green bell peppers, carrot and onion to make for an irresistible sauce.

Khap Bat Bpuu PHP 250

Crabmeat Fried Rice served with fried egg on top and garnished with slices of cucumber and tomato.  Rice, approved with thumbs up by my mom and Bubba, was generously sprinkled with toasted garlic and fair amount of crabmeat –I would have favored more crabmeat.

Hoi Lai Pad Nam Prik Pao PHP 195

Stir fried clams with chilies and Thai basil.  The clams were a little overcooked but since they’re very small, it still wasn’t that tough to chew.  There’s a roasted flavor to the brown chili sauce that will make you want to order a cup of plain rice to better enjoy its grasp of sweet and tender spice.

Gai Yang PHP 270

Thai style grilled boneless chicken is one of the favorites on the table.  The texture outside with the barbecue marinade is tasty while some parts of the skin are crispy.  Chicken meat was perfectly cooked and not rubbery or dry.  The sweet and sour sauce on the side adds a bit of acidity into the dish that gives it a perky taste.

A few Thai restaurants in the city have price range that might be rather cheaper than My Thai Kitchen but their price range is still affordable for a comfortable Thai dining experience.

My Thai Kitchen transcends the ordinary by offering a combination of delicious and affordable Thai dishes.  Get your taste buds tingling slightly with their faintly modern take on the cuisine. 

My Thai Kitchen

(Right beside Pho Hoa and below Jack’s Loft)

Wilson St., Greenhills, San Juan

More photos in My Thai Kitchen album 

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