New restaurant

A new Thai restaurant has opened in Umina, claiming to offer authentic Thai food in a traditional Thai setting.

Rasama Thai has opened in Oscar St, with owner-manager Mr Rasama Choeikeewong using imported furniture in antique wood from Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.

Mr Choeikeewong came from Thailand eight years ago.

He said he is now using the experience he gained in restaurants in Sydney to create a fresh new menu.

"Thai food is the perfect cuisine for our warm climate here on the Central Coast," he said.

"We like to use fresh ingredients, never over-cooked, with a subtle mix of spices," said Mr Choeikeewong.

Mr Choeikeewong has also cajoled some of his colleagues from leading Thai restaurants in Sydney to help in the kitchen each week.

"We make our unique money-bag entree on the premises, along with daily specials such as fresh rice-paper rolls," he said.

Email, 17 Jan 2011 Lindsay Partridge, Rasama Thai