Michelin-recommended Thai meals in Hong Kong for under US$13, and they do a mean Hainan chicken
Review: Thai Chiu restaurant in Central, one of several branches, offers tasty food for diners on a budget. Among the Thai classics, the stand-out dish was Hainan chicken
Is it possible to eat Thai food recommended by Michelin Guide experts at a reasonable price in Hong Kong? That’s exactly what Thai Chiu, a small joint tucked behind dai pai dongs in Graham Street, promises.
The branch in Central is one of several. The original Thai Chiu in Sham Shui Po has been featured in the Bib Gourmand section (for “exceptionally good food at moderate prices”) of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau since 2011.
“Simple it may be, but the food is good, and the prices are competitive,” the guide inspectors say about the venue.
The owners are not shy about letting people know about the inclusion in the guide, and the pneumatic French mascot can be spotted prominently on the wall stickers, table covers and menu.
As a reminder that this is a Thai restaurant, customers can find the front part of a green tuk tuk, the auto rickshaws seen on the streets of Bangkok, next to the entrance.