Mango Tree Restaurant @ The Fort - Thai Cuisine at its Best

I have been a fan of Thai Cuisine ever since I got my first hand experience of it when we last paid a visit to Bangkok at the early part of this year. Now that I am back home in Manila, there would be times when I would find myself craving for that gourmet type of experience that I have had in my trip to Thailand. There are very few notable Thai restaurants that can be found in Metro Manila and of those Mango Tree Restaurant is the one that stands out amongst all of them.

Mango Tree Restaurant is now fast becoming the most visited Thai restaurant in the Metro Manila area for many reasons, but it is the quality of their service coupled with that of their scrumptious and delectable dishes that keeps people coming back for more. The ambiance of the location also speaks much of what one would be expecting of their cuisine. Once you walk in one can immediately notice the Thai ambiance of elegance that they have sought to deliver its guests. The service is quite fast and very personalized and the food choices is something to be admired as it presented in such an artful display considering that they would only take but a few minutes to prepare your lunch/dinner choices from scratch.

Here is what Mango Tree has to say about their history and how they got started in the Philippines.

Thai cuisine is certainly one of the favorite cuisines of the world and world-renowned Thai restaurant Mango Tree has recently landed in Bonifacio High Street Central, Taguig. Mango Tree, being a casual fine dining restaurant, ensures every guest has their memorable experience with its Thai lifestyle cooking and warm hospitality. 

After the tremendous success of 2 previous outlets of Mango Tree Bistro in Quezon City and Makati City, Mother Spice Food Corp. unfurls the new Mango Tree with the memorable tagline, “Thai Cuisine at Its Best”, serving as the city’s new dining beacon subsequent to its popular outlets in Bangkok, Dubai, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Doha. 

Mango Tree ranks as a world-class restaurant with dedicated Thai traditions and hospitality and is ready to open its doors to welcoming guests with the freshest ingredients and incredible flavors. Headed by seasoned Chef Siwat Korsem with experience in Thai cuisine for over 27 years, Chef Korsem will continue Mango Tree’s vision of ensuring that every customer is satisfied with the complexity of tastes by using only the best and freshest ingredients, an array of nutritious Thai organic herb and spices and the cooking lifestyle that would spell an impeccable experience always. 

Mango Tree’s menu brings together the best of all four regions of Thailand. Its signature dishes include Miang Kham, Yum Pla Duk Fu, Gai Hor Bai Toey, Goong Mare Nam Pow, Kae Yang, Khor Moo Yang, Tom Yum Goong, Gaeng Phed Ped Yang, Panang Kae, Poo Phad Phong Ka Ree, Pla Krapong Neung Ma Now, Phad Phak Bung Fai Daeng, Phad Thai Goong, Khao Niew Ma Muang – all to challenge the customers’ taste buds. They are all destined to bring a true and unforgettable Thai cuisine experience. 

Mango Tree… Thai cuisine at its best.

Here are some of the notable dishes that I consider as my favorite arranged from Appetizers to Dessert:

Miam Khang

Crispy coconut, savoury herbs with green bitter leaves and tamarind sauce

Tod Mun Goong

Deep fried shrimp cakes served with sweet chili sauce

Pla Muek Yang

Grilled squid served with spicy lime, garlic and chili dipping sauce

Kaeng Liang Goong Sod

Grilled squid served with spicy lime, garlic and chili dipping sauce

Poo Phad Phong Ka Ree

Stir-fried fresh mud crab with onion and yellow curry powder (whole or meat only)

Tow Hoo Phad Med Ma-Maung

Stir-fried tofu with cashew nuts, capsicum and onion

Khao Kloo Kapi

Stir-fried rice with shrimp paste

Khao Niew Ma Muang

Ripe fresh mango served with sticky rice

All of those would usually be on my order list once me, my family and friends would visit the Mango Tree Restaurant at the Fort. For those that are worried about allergies or are vegans, I am pleased to mention that their menu has a label for each menu where "s" indicates shellfish is present, "v" indicates its good for vegans, "n" means food has nuts, "w" means that the food has wheat. That is something that is lacking in many or the other restaurants and is particularly important when you are in a resto where the names of the food may seem rather strange at times.

I really enjoy getting to eat here quite often, price range is a little above average but one can see that the food and service is well worth the price. I would probably say you'd be spending about Php 300++ per meal and for a group of 6 people it'll be like Php 600++ per head to keep everyone full and satisfied since most of the serving sizes are for sharing(though if you have a huge appetite I guess Php 1K per head might be a better budget).

If you want to know more, or make a reservation with Mango Tree Restaurant click the following link:
Mango Tree Restaurant

Happy Dining.... Till the Next Time