Thai BBQ Manila is an American franchise with branches in Los Angeles and Manila. They serve authentic Thai cuisine using high-quality ingredients and offer the biggest portions among all Thai restaurants in the metro. Thai BBQ Vertis North and Thai BBQ Tiendesitas have been awarded the prestigious Thai SELECT recognition by the Ministry of Commerce, the Royal Thai Government.
Here are some suggestions on what you can order in Thai Barbecue Manila:
ABOUT THAI BBQ
Officially, the Thai SELECT recognition is granted on per branch and 3-year bases. It’s also a requirement to have Thai chefs cooking the Thai food.
Thai BBQ Vertis North
📍Level 2 Ayala Malls Vertis North, North Avenue, Quezon City
📞+632 8364-0068
📱+63 917 111-1990
Store Hours:
Mon to Thurs: 11:00am to 9:00pm
Fri to Sun: 11:00am to 10:00pm
Thai BBQ Tiendesitas
📍Inside Rico’s Lechon, Level 1 Food Village Bldg. B Tiendesitas, Ortigas East, Pasig City
📞 +632 8234-9996
📱+63 917 895 0000
Store Hours:
Mon to Thurs: 11:00am to 9:00pm
Fri to Sun: 11:00am to 10:00pm
FB: THAI BBQ Original Restaurant
IG: @thaibbq.manila
About Thai SELECT
The Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, the Royal Thai Government has launched the “Thai SELECT” program to certify and promote authentic Thai cuisine around the world.
It is a seal of approval granted to Thai restaurants (both overseas and local Thai restaurants that serve authentic Thai food) and processed Thai food products.
The objective is to create the recognition of quality Thai restaurants and processed Thai food products as well as to encourage Thai restaurateurs and food producers to raise their quality while maintaining authenticity.
Thai BBQ Menu: Appetizers, Salads, Soups | New Menu | New Menu 2 | Thai BBQ House Specials | Best Seller Entrees | Vegetables, Noodles, Rice | Specialty Curry | Korean Street Food Festival | Specialty Korean | Thai Fruit Shakes & Juices | Beverages | Thai Desserts
AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD
PLATTERS
The Thai BBQ Spareribs and Thai BBQ Pork Belly are the most popular dishes at Thai BBQ Manila. They are now available in platters for family sharing.
Pork & Chix Platter (₱1,280).
BBQ Pork Belly, Crispy Pork, Pandan Chicken, Green Mango Salad
Appetizer Sampler (₱430).
Calamari, Spring Rolls, Fried Shrimp
Smoking BBQ Platter (₱1,545)
Gaining, BBQ Spareribs, Beef Satay
THAI CLASSIC DISHES
The Thai Classic dishes are also good, but they can be on the sweet side for some people.
Tom Yum Goong (₱380)
Shrimp in Classic Hot & Sour Thai Soup with Mushrooms, Lemon Grass, Chili paste and Secret Spices
Papaya Salad (₱280)
Shredded Green Papaya mixed with Long Beans, Tomatoes, Garlic, Peanuts, Chilies and Palm Sugar in Special Sauce & Lime Juice
Yum Pla Cook Foo (₱380)
Deep-fried Catfish served with Special Mango Salad
Shrimp Cakes
Pad Thai (₱420)
Classic Thai Rice Noodle Dish with Shrimps, Bean Sprouts and Egg. Stir-fried in Mild Spicy Sweet Sauce
BAGOONG FRIED RICE (₱420).
Fried Rice with Thai Shrimp Paste. A House Specialty
THAI BBQ HOUSE SPECIALS
The restaurant also specializes in House Special Dinner combos, which come with your choice of meat (pork, beef, shrimp, or duck) and a generous serving of rice.
Scampi a la Thai Dinner (₱640)
Large Shrimps sautéed in Garlic & Crushed Black Pepper served with a side of sautéed vegetables.
CRISPY DUCK DINNER (₱680).
Delicious deep-fried Honey Duck served with a Honey Sauce with generous portion of Shrimp Fried Rice.
PLA JIEN
Deep-fried Garoupa whole cooked with Spicy Oyster Mushroom Sauce with Chili, Ginger & Green Onions
PAANG BEEF CURRY (₱580)
Sliced of Tender Beef in Spicy Panang Curry Sauce
Curried Pineapple Fried Rice (₱420) with Shrimp
FINAL THOUGHTS
Overall, the Thai BBQ Spareribs and Thai BBQ Pork Belly are the must-try dishes at this restaurant. The generous serving sizes make them a great value, and they now offer shareable platters for family dining celebrations. If you’re looking for something different, the duck meat options are also delicious.
Thai BBQ Vertis North
📍Level 2 Ayala Malls Vertis North, North Avenue, Quezon City
📞+632 8364-0068
📱+63 917 111-1990
Store Hours:
Mon to Thurs: 11:00am to 9:00pm
Fri to Sun: 11:00am to 10:00pm
Thai BBQ Tiendesitas
📍Inside Rico’s Lechon, Level 1 Food Village Bldg. B Tiendesitas, Ortigas East, Pasig City
📞 +632 8234-9996
📱+63 917 895 0000
Store Hours:
Mon to Thurs: 11:00am to 9:00pm
Fri to Sun: 11:00am to 10:00pm
FB: THAI BBQ Original Restaurant
IG: @thaibbq.manila
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Disclosure: Thanks to Nikkei Team for the experience. I wrote this article with my biases, opinions, and insights.
P.S. Thai BBQ Tiendesitas will transfer to a new location in Pasig by the end of the year.