10 | Greenstone dining
The authentic
november 2017
Thai experience
Photos by Hayden Bruce Jones/Seangcha/The Greenstone Guide
The Greenstone Guide recently revisited the
ever-popular Saengcha Thai Restaurant in
Edenvale, which is still the only place to go for
true Thai flavours.
T
hailand’s popularity as a tourist destination for South African’s has boomed in recent
years. It is a country which offers a vast range of different holiday experiences to
suit all ages, and the fact that it is one of the most cost-efficient holiday destinations
around also helps! For those that have visited Thailand and are looking for a venue to
go to where they can rekindle those tastes and memories, Saengcha Thai Restaurant
would like to welcome you to Thailand without leaving Edenvale! Experience
Thailand and indulge in an evening of delightful Thai food and friendly service in a
special place where you can tantalise your taste buds with mouth watering flavours
of coconut, lemon grass, coriander and lime.
Saengcha, pronounced ‘sang chai’, is a family business which has been trading for eleven
years. In fact, they will be celebrating their 11th birthday on November 11th with a buffet,
Thai dancing, giveaways of prizes and vouchers (be sure to book in advance). Saengcha means
“sunshine”, the family’s hereditary name, and is a very apt description for the restaurant which
is run by a brother and sister team, Wichan and Khemika (Wichan was a chef in Thailand before
they moved to South Africa and set up the restaurant).
Khemika loves cooking and has a passion for Thai food, and what sets the restaurant apart
from many others is that she is a fully hands-on owner; she is often mistaken for a waitress or
a chef as she likes to be involved in ensuring that visitors have a memorable experience every
time they visit Saengcha. She explains that she is also a stickler for cleanliness and hygiene and
ensures that the restaurant, kitchen and restrooms are spotless at all times.
Saengcha offers authentic Thai food,
and as Khemika explains, “This is real
Thai food as made in Thailand, not a
South African version of it.” From home-
made spring rolls and satay chicken
skewers for starters, through to desserts,
sticky rice with mango, deep-fried
battered ice cream or rice balls in sweet
coconut milk, the extensive menu provides
visitors with a genuine Thai experience
in peaceful, serene setting. They have
also recently introduced a whole new
speciality menu, featuring dishes which
you will not find in other Thai restaurants.
These dishes take influence from the street
food typically found in Isan in Thailand’s
north-east region. Visit their new, updated
website for more details.
The 80 capacity restaurant has a
real sense of Thai elegance which is
accentuated by the delicious, spicy aromas
which waft through from the kitchen. It
is an inviting, comfortable and spacious
setting for a business lunch or an evening
320-2795 / [email protected]
get-together with friends and family.
Judging by comments from customers,
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the restaurant is a must-visit; “Fantastic
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service, outstanding food! It’s no wonder
we keep coming back!” and, “Very
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friendly and welcoming company and
fantastic food. We have tried everything
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and haven’t found any faults,” are two of
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