There is a connection between Portugal and Thailand: for over 500 years the Portuguese established contact with the Thai and introduced elements of the local cuisine. In the Thailander restaurant there is now the opposite direction, the offer of authentic Thai cuisine in downtown Porto. The menu is based on the offer of typical Thai dishes, from Pad Thai, a dish of rice noodles sautéed in egg and a traditional sauce, spring rolls, strong flavoured soups, such as Tom Yum, a rich shrimp broth with citrus flavours from kaffir lime and lemon grass, with a spicy touch, or Tom Kha, a coconut broth with mushrooms, galangal and the aromas of coriander and lemon grass, to typical curry dishes, among others.

Nun’Álvares Restaurant bets all its assets on Portuguese cuisine. The atmosphere is homemade and authentic, with simple and pleasant facilities. Usually, regular customers come to this restaurant. Nun’Álvares Restaurant proposes you to try hake, broth or seafood. However, there are other options. It is also one of the good places to eat ‘Tripas à moda do Porto’ ” (the most representative dish of Porto that dates back to the time of the Portuguese Discoveries is cooked with tripe and fat meat, accompanied with thick slices of dark bread; today instead of bread white beans are used), but if it is not the day for that dish, you can try other typical Portuguese delicacies, such as hake fillets with ‘salada Russa’ (salad with potatoes, carrots, peas and green beans) with homemade mayonnaise. As far as desserts are concerned, the restaurant advises you to try the chocolate mousse. The service is friendly and the prices are competitive.

In a minimalist and welcoming environment, you will find at Essência Lusa traditional Portuguese dishes and snacks, of homemade confection. The project was born in 2015, with the objective of promoting the varied Portuguese gastronomy to the people who visit Porto, deriving its name from it. The dishes to be highlighted are the codfish with bread, octopus in the oven, seafood rice, Francesinha (a sandwich from the city of Porto, consisting of sausage, fresh sausage, ham, cold meats and beef steak, covered with cheese later melted; it is garnished with a tomato, beer and piri-piri sauce and can be served with French fries as a side dish) and the Tripas à Moda do Porto. There is a bet on confection, offering dishes that are cooked in the moment and with high quality products, at competitive prices, but not only. It is part of the Portuguese tradition to receive well and, for that, you can count on the friendliness of the staff in the reception and the service provided to the client.