Soak up the Khao Yai atmosphere with smoked food.
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Ribs Mannn – Many people know that this Thanarat Roadside restaurant used to be The Smokehouse, a legendary restaurant in Khao Yai. After the original restaurant closed down and moved to a new location, it was re-opened under the name Ribs Mannn. The restaurant still excels in smoked food, just like its nickname, The King of Smoked Meats. There are also many other menus that are worth visiting.
🏡 Atmosphere
The restaurant is designed to be a large 3-story building that can accommodate more than 500 people. The building structure is made of imported pine wood from America. It is decorated with wooden furniture that gives a warm and comfortable feeling with taste. The surrounding walls are made of transparent glass to allow a view of the lush green mountains all around. There are both air-conditioned seats inside the building, suitable for those who come during the hot day, and seats on the outdoor balcony for chilling out in the evening breeze until nightfall, while watching live music from a stage in the middle of the garden. Super delightful!
🍽 Menus I tried
🥖 Welcome Bread – Free bread served while waiting for food, 1 large basket
🌟 Signature dishes
Having built its reputation since the time when it was still The Smokehouse, it has been nicknamed the king of smoked food. The signature dishes here are various smoked dishes that you should order and try when you come. I have heard that this place is very meticulous about the smoking process. They import wood chips from cherry and apple trees from New Zealand to smoke naturally to get a real aroma. In addition, the vegetables used as side dishes must be organic vegetables that the restaurant grows itself. So let's order 2 light dishes as follows:
➡️ Smoked Pork Chop Ham Steak – Smoked Pork Chop, large pieces, thick and soft meat... with a clear smoky aroma. The taste is delicious and not too salty. The side dishes on the plate are fresh tomatoes stuffed with fresh green apple salad. The taste is refreshing. The mashed potatoes are very smooth, chewy, soft, and fragrant with butter. There are pickled vegetables as a side dish to reduce the richness. Really delicious, worthy of being a Signature Dish.
➡️ Smoked Pork Loin Ham Steak – Same as the previous menu, but the star of the dish is smoked ham. The meat is firmer than the Pork Chop, but it is still soft and delicious. Suitable for those who like firm meat that is a bit hard to bite.
🇹🇭 Thai Dishes
➡️ Smoked Pork Neck and Mushroom Curry – This menu is made with a rich curry paste that goes well with the fragrant aroma and softness of the smoked pork neck. The mushrooms are fresh and crispy. I like it.
➡️ Honey Baked Duck Leg Served with Fried Noodles – Soft and firm duck leg, delicious, topped with a slightly sweet sauce, eaten with crispy fried noodles that are soft on the outside and inside. It is really good.
🍰 Desserts
➡️ Strawberry Crepe – The crepe is soft and quite good. The sauce is sweet, but it goes well with the sour fresh strawberries on top.
➡️ Walnut Tart Cake – This one is delicious. The base is a thin pie crust. The inside is packed with walnut pieces, crispy and oily. So delightful.
Overall, this is one of the most impressive restaurants in this area. If you plan a trip to Khao Yai, it is worth a stop.