[category]
[title]
Spring is officially here. And in Thailand, the changing seasons mark a new period altogether. In the Southeast Asian country, April marks Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year. As the new year approaches, one of New York's very own Thai restaurants is hosting an immersive celebration.
On Saturday, April 11, Union Square's Narkara is inviting you to Songkran Dinner Show for an evening of food, drink and culture. The night will begin with a water blessing ritual, known as Song Nam Phra, to symbolize renewal and good fortune. It will be followed by a full five-course prix-fixe menu inspired by traditional Songkran fare, in line with the restaurant's focus on northern and northeastern Thai cuisine. Starters include an amuse-bouche trio of coconut rice pancake with sweet corn and salted egg yolk, crispy rice cracker with jackfruit salad and a savory tapioca dumpling. Dinner follows with grilled spare ribs with northeastern jaew sauce for dipping, mushroom larb and tamarind duck confit. Alongside the meal, dancers and musicians playing traditional instruments will perform throughout the evening.
Narkara's Songkran Dinner Show is priced at $150 per guest. There are two seatings, 5:30om and 8:30pm.