A lively celebration of Thai flavors came to life this October as Viva International Food & Restaurants, Inc. hosted its “Thai Street Food Launch,” presenting new menu dishes inspired by Thailand’s beloved street fare at Greyhound Café Eastwood City.
Hosted by Phoebe Walker, the Thai Street Food Presentation gathered friends from the media and the digital creator community to celebrate the vibrant flavors of Thai street food.
Greyhound Café’s Assistant Kitchen Manager, Chef Jay-r Antolin, shared that the idea for the Thai Street Food launch came from paying homage to the street foods of Bangkok.
“From the streets of Bangkok, we want our fellow Filipinos to taste Thailand’s street foods but with a twist — the Greyhound Style way,” he said.
Greyhound Café – Eastwood City showcased its Thai Street Food menu items, starting with appetizers like Shrimp and Pork Toast and Thai Steamed Dumplings; mains included Stir-fried Curry (Prawns), Hat Yai-Styled Fried Chicken, and Fried Pork Belly with Fish Sauce; and Banana Caramel Toasted for dessert. To complement the dishes, guests enjoyed the refreshing new drink, Iced Tamarind Juice.
Adding to the excitement, Greyhound Café announced its partnership with Thai Airways — a collaboration that celebrates the vibrant spirit of Thailand through its culture, cuisine, and travel.
In collaboration with Thai Airways, Greyhound Café is giving away two round-trip tickets from Manila to Bangkok to two lucky customers through their upcoming “Your Passport to Bangkok” promo, launching in November! Simply collect all six stamps with a minimum spend of ₱2,000 per visit to earn special treats along the way — and a chance to win a trip to Thailand.
Stay tuned and follow Greyhound Café’s social media pages for more details and exciting updates about the promo!
Here’s a closer look at the dishes featured during the launch:
APPETIZERS:
Shrimp and Pork Toast
Shrimp and Pork Toast is a crispy and flavorful Thai appetizer, serving savory bites of bread topped with seasoned minced pork, shrimp, and salted egg. These crispy toasts are fried to golden perfection, accompanied by a refreshing, sweet and sour cucumber relish that perfectly complements the rich flavors of the toast!
Thai Steamed Dumplings
Our Thai-style steamed dumplings (kanom jeab) feature a classic, juicy pork and shrimp filling, accompanied by crispy garlic and a special soy sauce.
MAINS:
Stir-Fried Curry (Prawns)
Stir-Fried Curry is prawns stir-fried in rich Thai yellow curry sauce with eggs, onions, and peppers. This dish combines savory, spicy, and aromatic flavors, making it a classic in Thailand.
Hat Yai Styled Fried Chicken
Hat Yai-Styled Fried Chicken is a Southern Thai-style fried chicken, marinated with garlic, coriander root, and spices, then deep-fried to a crispy finish. It is served with honey ginger sauce.
Fried Pork Belly with Fish Sauce
Fried Pork Belly with Fish Sauce is an authentic Thai dish, featuring deep-fried pork belly tossed in an aromatic fish sauce glaze. It has a crispy, salty-sweet flavor and is served with chili dipping sauce.
DESSERT:
Banana Caramel Toast
Banana Caramel Toasted is a delectable layered dessert featuring crispy, toasted bread with caramelized banana slices, drizzled with rich caramel sauce, and topped with ube ice cream.
“The Thai Street Food Guide” is now available in all Greyhound Café branches nationwide, including:
Greyhound Café Eastwood
Greyhound Café The Podium
Greyhound Café SM Aura Premier
Greyhound Café SM Mall of Asia
Greyhound Café Robinsons Magnolia
Greyhound Café Ayala Triangle Gardens
Greyhound Café SM City Baguio
Greyhound Café SM City Santa Rosa
