Naga Thai

Sawadee kah; welcome! Welcome to Naga Thai, our restaurant located in the heart of the Statenkwartier, The Hague, The Netherlands, where you can relax and enjoy the authentic taste, travelling through the balanced flavours while discovering the traditional Thai cuisine in our modern Thai ambiance. Balance, detail and variety are the trademarks of traditional Thai cooking. Allthough Thai cuisine is known for being spicy, it is in fact the balance of five fundamental flavours in each dish or the overall meal that characterises its uniqueness. The combinations of hot (spicy), sour, sweet, salty, and sometimes bitter can create the experience of entirely unique and delicious flavours. We are pleased to assist you in making a fine choice from our elaborate offer. Thaan hoi aroy; enjoy your meal. NAGA THE LEGEND The legend of the Naga (a supernatural being, taking the form of a very great snake or a dragon) is a strong and sacred belief held by Thai and Lao people living along the Mekong River. According to a local myth the Mekong river, running from the south of China to Cambodia and Vietnam, came into existance through the passing by of a Naga. Many pay their respects to the river because they believe the Naga still rule in it, and locals hold an annual sacrifice for the Naga. Each ceremony depends on how each village earns its living from the Mekong River; for instance, through fishing or transport. Local residents believe that the Naga can protect them from danger, so they are likely to make a sacrifice to Naga before taking a boat trip along the Mekong River