Royal Thai Cuisine

Thai royal cuisine can be defined, in the traditional sense, as food cooked in palaces to serve members of the royal family. For a large part of Thai history, the royal palace served as a center of trade and administration. People from all corners of the kingdom came to serve under the monarch and his family, while goods from all over the world find their way to the royal kitchen. Royal dishes included savory and dessert components much like the commoners, but with more detailed preparations and presentations. Many dishes are variations of local specialties that have been rearranged to suite the delicate taste of court life. Other dishes are adaptations of foreign dishes, made with Thai ingredients.