Great Eats: Thai New Year at Pho Republique
Today happens to be the first day of the three-day Thai New Year, also called Songkran, which is celebrated worldwide from April 13 to April 15. The popular French and Pan-Asian restaurant Pho Republique in South Boston (1415 Washington Street, Boston, 617-262-0005) is joining in the festivities with lots of good food prepared under Chef Arnond Sreesuvan. Since Sreesuvan actually hails from Cha ChoEng Sao, Thailand, diners are guaranteed an authentic culinary experience.
Individuals who decide to have a meal at Pho Republique during the Songkran period will have the opportunity to order from a special Pre Fixe Songkran Supper menu that includes dessert and a traditional Thai Water Blessing, or from a regular menu that foregoes the ceremonial H2O.
The three-course New Year menu sounds very tasty, too. It includes a choice of Sunburst Pomelo (Asian Grapefruit) Salad with Jumbo Shrimp (Yum Som O) or Barbeque Lemongrass Beef Salad for the first course; Chang Mai Noodle (Khow Soy) Yellow noodles in yellow curry with pickle vegetables topped with crispy noodles or Spicy Cashew Chicken for the second course; and Banana and Coconut Cake with Thai Basil Ice Cream followed by the Water Blessing for the third course.
Songkran Suppers cost $35 per person, and diners who choose the option can also request to skip the Water Blessing, despite the extra depth it adds to the meal. Another advantage of Pho Republique’s in-house celebration is that it’s available to walk-in customers, as well as those who make reservations, although calling ahead is recommended. [More Information]
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