KARN敢·Chonburi Thai Bistro (Ban Zhu Cui Yuan Branch)
Southeast Asian cuisine · ⭐ 3.9
Banzhu Cuiyuan, Hongshan East Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Kunming, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at Banzhu Cuiyuan, Hongshan East Road. It is a Southeast Asian cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Tom Yum Soup, Padaek Shrimp, Thai Basil Stir-Fried Pork.
This is not a typical Chinese restaurant. Some dishes may be localized adaptations of Southeast Asian cuisine, so check ingredients and flavors before ordering.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Kunming
- Category: Southeast Asian cuisine
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: Banzhu Cuiyuan, Hongshan East Road
- Popular dishes: Tom Yum Soup, Padaek Shrimp, Thai Basil Stir-Fried Pork, Thai Milk Tea, Fried Chicken Wings
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Dishes
Tom Yum SoupTom Yum Goong is a Thai sour and spicy soup, primarily made with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and fresh shrimp. The ingredients and seasonings are boiled together until the broth blends the freshness of the herbs and ingredients, creating a tangy and appetizing flavor.
Padaek ShrimpA Thai-style dish made with shrimp stir-fried in a spicy, aromatic sauce using garlic, chili, and shallots.
Thai Basil Stir-Fried PorkA Thai dish featuring pork stir-fried with Thai basil, garlic, and chili, seasoned with fish sauce for a savory and spicy flavor.
Thai Milk TeaThai tea, made from black tea and sweetened with condensed milk, resulting in an orange-red color. Its distinctive feature is the perfect blend of tea aroma and milk fragrance, offering a smooth texture that is sweet yet not cloying.
Fried Chicken WingsFried chicken wings is a dish made primarily from chicken wing sections, marinated and then deep-fried at high temperature until golden and crispy. The outer skin is crunchy while the meat inside remains tender and juicy, making it a favorite among diners.
Sù Pà TàìA vegetarian dish made with tofu, greens, and mushrooms, stir-fried or simmered to create a fresh and savory flavor.
Red Curry BeefRed curry beef is a dish featuring beef as the main ingredient, cooked with red curry paste. To prepare it, cut the beef into pieces, mix with red curry paste and an appropriate amount of coconut milk, then simmer until the beef is tender and fully infused with flavor, showcasing the rich aroma characteristic of red curry.
Green Curry PorkA Thai dish made with pork, green curry paste, coconut milk, and aromatic herbs, simmered to a rich, spicy flavor.
Drummer Grilled PorkDrummer Grilled Pork is a Chinese dish made with pork belly marinated and slow-grilled over charcoal, resulting in crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat.
Drummer Grilled MeatA Chinese barbecue dish made with marinated beef or pork, grilled over charcoal to achieve a tender and flavorful result.