Thai SELECT Award Ceremony @ Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL 2025

Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL

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The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) Malaysia, under Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, is proud to unveil the Thai SELECT Pavilion at Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL 2025, taking place from 1st to 3rd July 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

This initiative underscores Thailand’s commitment to promoting authentic Thai food and expanding its culinary footprint in Malaysia through the internationally recognized Thai SELECT certification.

Thai SELECT Pavilion Showcase

The Pavilion will feature a curated selection of Thai SELECT-certified food products already thriving in the Malaysian market, brought in by trusted local distributors. Featured brands include Maepranom, Mae Supen, Deksomboon, Thai Boy, Squid, Thai Dancer, and Megachef — all renowned for their quality and authenticity.

This showcase reflects Thailand’s ongoing strategy to enhance food exports and foster greater appreciation of Thai culinary excellence.

Thai SELECT Award Ceremony

A major highlight of the event is the Thai SELECT Award Ceremony. The ceremony will celebrate 53 Thai restaurants in Malaysia that have achieved the esteemed Thai SELECT certification — an honour recognizing establishments committed to serving authentic Thai cuisine using traditional methods and premium ingredients.

List of Restaurants in Malaysia Receiving the THAI Select Award (in alphabetical order) :

1. Ali Tomyam Thai Restaurant (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Pork-Free
2. All Thai (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Non-Halal
3. Amarin Heavenly Thai (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Pork-Free
4. Baan 26 (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Pork-Free
5. Baan Thai (Publika, Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Pork-Free
6. Baan Thai 2 Seafood & Thai Cuisine (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Non-Halal
7. Blue Chang Modern Thai Cuisine (Penang) – Classic / Non-Halal
8. Busaba Heavenly Thai (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Pork-Free
9. Caffeine Cartel (Penang) – Casual / Pork-Free
10. Celadon (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Pork-Free
11. Chatri Signature Authentic Thai Cuisine (Johor Bahru) – Classic / Pork-Free
12. Chili Head Bar & Eatery (Penang) – Classic / Non-Halal
13. Chokdee Thai Restaurant (Johor Bahru) – Classic / Non-Halal
14. Coca Restaurant (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Pork-Free
15. Gai by Darren Chin (Kuala Lumpur) – Signature / Pork-Free
16. Gai by Darren Chin @ M Resort (Kuala Lumpur) – Signature / Pork-Free
17. Isan Thai Restaurant (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Non-Halal
18. Jatujak Bangkok Street Food (Selangor) – Classic / Non-Halal
19. Kengsom Thai Restaurant (Kelantan) – Classic / Pork-Free
20. KomPassion (Kuala Lumpur) – Signature / Non-Halal
21. La Moon (Kuala Lumpur) – Signature / Pork-Free
22. Laem Charoen Thai Seafood (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Pork-Free
23. Laosthai 5 To 9, Segambut (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Non-Halal
24. M Dining (Selangor) – Classic / Pork-Free
25. Malai Thai Cuisine (Kuala Lumpur) – Signature / Pork-Free

26. Mama Lek (Kuala Lumpur) – Casual / Pork-Free
27. Mini Thai (Eko Cheras, Kuala Lumpur) – Casual / Pork-Free
28. Mini Thai (Selayang, Selangor) – Casual / Pork-Free
29. Mr. Tuk Tuk (Starling Mall, Selangor) – Classic / Pork-Free
30. Napa Authentic Thai Cuisine Restaurant (Kuala Lumpur) – Signature / Pork-Free
31. Niyom 26 (Selangor) – Classic / Pork-Free
32. Pandan Thai Delight (Kuching, Sarawak) – Classic / Pork-Free
33. Pennapra Private Dining (Penang) – Signature / Pork-Free
34. PJ Khao Man Gai (Selangor) – Casual / Pork-Free
35. Rama V (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Pork-Free
36. Sood by Chef Ton (Penang) – Classic / Pork-Free
37. Thai Chala (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Non-Halal
38. Thai Eats Street Food (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Pork-Free
39. Thai In Mookata (Cheras, Selangor) – Casual / Non-Halal
40. Thai Luck Thai Cuisine (Aeon Alpha Angle, Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Pork-Free
41. Thai Luck Thai Cuisine (Cyberjaya, Selangor) – Classic / Pork-Free
42. Thai Luck Thai Cuisine (Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Pork-Free
43. Thai Thai (Selangor) – Classic / Pork-Free
44. Thai Yeh Kope (Kuala Lumpur) – Casual / Non-Halal
45. Thai-in Mookata (Kepong, Kuala Lumpur) – Casual / Non-Halal
46. Thai-in Mookata (Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur) – Casual / Non-Halal
47. Thai-in Mookata (Setapak, Kuala Lumpur) – Casual / Non-Halal
48. The Siam Thai Cuisine (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Pork-Free
49. The Thai เดอะไทย Café And Restaurant (Penang) – Classic / Non-Halal
50. Veg Fish Farm Thai Restaurant (Selangor) – Classic / Pork-Free
51. WhatSaeb Boat Noodles (Penang) – Classic / Non-Halal
52. Wild Thai Mookata (Pahang) – Casual / Non-Halal
53. Yim Yam (Kuala Lumpur) – Classic / Non-Halal

Live Cooking Demonstrations

Experience the soul of Thai cuisine firsthand through live cooking sessions led by chefs from award-winning Thai SELECT restaurants. Taking place over 3 days, these demonstrations will feature culinary masters from COCA Restaurant, THAI LUCK Thai Cuisine, Malai Thai Cuisine, Napa Authentic Thai Cuisine, Baan Thai Publika, Rama V, and Gai by Darren Chin.

Dishes such as Pad Thai, Tom Yum Kung, Yum Som-O Kung, Beef Panang Curry, Ka Prao Beef, Pla Kung Pao, and Khao Soi will be prepared live — offering a multisensory journey into the heart of Thai gastronomy.

Thai SELECT: A Global Mark of Authentic Thai Cuisine

Established by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, the Thai SELECT program certifies Thai restaurants and ready-to-eat products around the world. Today, over 1,800 restaurants and 900 product lines proudly carry the Thai SELECT certification worldwide.

More than just a mark of quality, Thai SELECT represents authenticity, heritage, and culinary pride — helping global consumers identify truly Thai products and experiences.