Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards guest judge Angelique Beaubrun shares her Mystic Thai Sunday Brunch experience As you enter Mystic Thai Kingston, tap the traditional brass gong. Why? It sets the tone for the explosion of bold flavours that will reverberate in your palate memory long after you leave this Sunday brunch. The exotic Thai décor and fun bossa nova music vibe were perfectly complemented with their welcome sexy Summer Breeze Gin & Juice in cocktail glasses rimmed with turquoise sugar.
Don’t drink alcohol? Ask for their non-alcoholic fresh lime and ginger mocktail! There were sprinklings of Thai love or “Rak” (Thai translation) in the careful attention to details in the diverse palate offerings, flavour profile combinations and service. We brunched on a tablescape of simple elegance with each dish being served on its own specially assigned dishware that was in a specific shape or colour variation. We feasted on four appetisers with the start of a teapot-poured coconut curried sea bass noodle soup that was sublime.
The sweet cilantro marinated Thai Mango Salad was just a joy-filled party in your mouth. The Crispy Citrus Shrimp and Calamari was tender, yummy and finished way too quickly (in a good way). The Honey Glazed Pork belly was moist and partnered perfectly in a sweet and salty duality.
This delicious start made me realise that I was going to throw my waistline to the wind and embrace all of the four main choices because life is too short. I had t.