Agaligo Authentic Thai Restaurant
Experience Thailand’s Vibrant Flavors
on Hayling Island
About us
Embark on a gastronomic journey like no other at Agaligo, where every dish is a masterpiece crafted by our 5-star hotel chef. Dive into the rich and aromatic world of authentic Thai cuisine, right on your doorstep.
Savor our signature Kanon Jeeb, delicate dumplings brimming with fresh seafood and fragrant herbs, or indulge in our legendary Thai Green Curry, a perfect symphony of bold spices and tender ingredients. Every dish is a celebration of Thailand’s culinary heritage, designed to delight your senses.
Whether it’s a romantic dinner, a cozy family gathering, or a festive celebration, Agaligo’s warm and inviting atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments. Let our friendly team, dressed in elegant traditional Thai attire, elevate your dining experience with impeccable service.
History of Thai food
Thai food is internationally famous. Whether chilli-hot or comparatively non spicy, harmony is the guiding principle behind each dish. Thai cuisine is essentially a marriage of centuries-old Eastern and Western influences harmoniously combined into something uniquely Thai. Characteristics of Thai food depend on who cooks it, for whom it is cooked, for what occasion, and where it is cooked. Dishes can be refined and adjusted to suit all palates.
Originally, Thai cooking reflected the characteristics of a waterborne lifestyle. Aquatic animals, plants and herbs were major ingredients, using large chunks of meat was unusual. Subsequent influences introduced the use of more meat to Thai cooking. With their Buddhist background, Thais shunned the use of larger animals so big cuts of meat were shredded and laced with herbs and spices. Traditional Thai cooking methods were stewing and baking, or grilling.
Chinese influences saw the introduction of frying, stir-frying and deep-frying. Culinary influences from the 17th century onwards included Portuguese, Dutch, French and Japanese. Chillies were introduced to Thai cooking during the late 1600s by Portuguese missionaries who had acquired a taste for them while serving in South America. Thais were very adapt at “Siameseising” foreign cooking methods, and substituting ingredients. The ghee used in Indian cooking was replaced by coconut oil, and coconut milk substituted for other dairy products.
Overpowering pure spices were toned down and enhanced by fresh herbs such as lemon grass and galangle. Eventually, fewer and less spices were used in Thai curries, while the use of fresh herbs increased. It is generally acknowledged that Thai curries burn intensely, but briefly, whereas other curries, with strong spices, burn for longer periods. Instead of serving dishes in courses, a Thai meal is served all at once, permitting diners to enjoy complementory combinations of different tasters.
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