In Thai cuisine, appetizers are an important part of the dining experience. They’re meant to stimulate the appetite and prepare the palate for the rest of the meal. Appetizers are typically shared among diners so everyone at the table can taste the various dishes. The communal and interactive dining style is characteristic of Thai meals. If you’re in the mood for innovative Thai cuisine, including delicious Thai seafood appetizers, visit Prod., our fine-dining seafood restaurant in North Pattaya.
Common Ingredients in Thai Appetizers
Thai appetizers are diverse, ranging from deep-fried bites and fresh spring rolls to grilled meats and spicy salads. Despite this variety, they often share common ingredients, including seafood like shrimp, squid, and fish. Pork and chicken are also popular in Thai appetizers, typically marinated and then grilled or fried.
Fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, bean sprouts, and carrots are a staple, as well as fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, and Thai basil. Spices such as chili, garlic, and pepper are usually added to enhance flavors and add heat. Thai appetizers are often accompanied by dips and sauces, including sweet chili sauce, peanut sauce, and fish sauce-based dips, each complementing or enhancing the flavors of the appetizer.
Must-Try Traditional Thai Appetizers
Tod Mun Pla (Fish Cakes) are made from ground fish mixed with red curry paste and kaffir lime leaves, deep-fried until golden and served with a cucumber relish and sweet chili sauce.
Tod Mun Goong (Shrimp Cakes) are similar to fish cakes but made with shrimp, mixed with Thai spices like coriander root, and served with sweet chili sauce.
Chicken Satay is skewered and grilled chicken marinated in a mixture of spices and coconut milk. It’s typically served with a rich peanut sauce and a side of cucumber salad.
Pik Gai Tod (Crispy Chicken Wings) are marinated in Thai herbs and spices and fried to perfection. They’re often served with a sweet and spicy sauce.
Moo Ping (Grilled Pork Skewers) are marinated in a blend of fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and palm sugar and grilled. They’re usually enjoyed with a serving of sticky rice.
Por Pia Tod (Thai Spring Rolls) are crispy, deep-fried rolls filled with a mixture of vegetables and glass noodles, and sometimes with meat or seafood. Served with a sweet chili sauce, they offer a crunchy start to any meal.
Prod.’s Thai Seafood Appetizers
At Prod., we celebrate the flavors and ingredients of traditional Thai cuisine with our take on seafood-focused appetizers. You can’t miss our best-selling Fish Roe and Herb Spicy Salad with Crispy Rice Paper Seaweed, a playful dish of various flavors and textures. We use dry-aging techniques for our Deep Fried Dry Aged Mackerel with Curry Paste to achieve a crispy exterior and moist interior.
If you’re into spicy flavors, try Prod.’s Crab Roe Chilli Paste, perfect for pairing with fresh vegetables or crispy pita. Or, enjoy the silky texture and spicy kick of our Deep fried whole prawn cake and Tum Seafood with Crispy egg noodles. Leave room to try another best-seller, Spicy Shrimp Salad with Thai Herbs and Cha Ploo Leaf served in a crispy bowl, and the Spicy Shrimp and Thai Eggplant Salad, which comes with shrimp shell tuiles.
Sustainable Fine-Dining
As Pattaya’s first Thai fine-dining seafood restaurant, Prod. sets high standards in culinary excellence, innovation, and service. We’re deeply committed to sustainability throughout our operations, and this shines through in our menu’s Fin-to-Scale philosophy, which uses the entire fish from fin to tail to minimize waste. This approach enables us to be innovative and mindful of what we make.
We use locally sourced ingredients, partnering with fishermen and farmers to get the best-quality fresh produce. This approach supports the local communities and reduces our carbon footprint while contributing to conserving our natural resources.
The thoughtful and elegant food presentation complements our innovative dishes, enhancing the meal. Diners will enjoy our relaxing and chic ambience, including live music, while our attentive staff provides exceptional service for a comfortable and memorable fine-dining experience.
Prod.’s signature seafood dishes and appetizers allow you to taste traditional Thai cuisine in new, modern, and flavorful ways. Book your table today.