eating out in townsville
GYO JAPANESE TAPPAS BAR RESTAURANT
JOY THAI
GREGORY STREET, NORTH WARD
9 TAVERN STREET, KIRWAN
A LITTLE piece of Thailand can be found in Townsville at Joy Thai Restaurant in Kirwan. Along with popular dishes like pad thai and massaman curry, diners are able to enjoy chef Nipa Lohachart’s favourite dish: curry paste stir-fry. The tasty cuisine (that reminds Nipa of home) is made using fresh produce from Townsville and expertly blends the two cultures to create a colourful journey for the taste buds. Joy Thai Restaurant enjoys bringing its culture to Townsville diners. “Sharing a part of Thai food and culture with our customers is important and, equally as fundamental, is the idea of sharing, creating community and the way we treat each other,” Nipa explains. Head to Joy Thai Restaurant to indulge in some authentic Thai food and to experience friendly Thai hospitality. Joy Thai is open seven nights a week and is both licensed and accepts BYO.
GYO is kicking off its spring menu with some new wines, but has kept winter menu staple, the sukiyaki hot pot. Manager Fusao Nakamura says the Nova Vita Chardonnay and Grant Burge Thorn Eden Valley Riesling will become popular amongst diners, much like the Drift Sauvignon Blanc. Just in time for the warmer weather comes the Rosé, Battle of Bosworth. A range of traditional Japanese sake is also available and Fusao encourages those who haven’t tried it to come into GYO to experience the smooth rice wine, which can be served hot or chilled. Fusao explains wine choices are important when accompanying a Japanese meal. “White wine goes well with cold dishes or salads, red wine suits hot or cooked meals,” he tells. “Sake goes well with sukiyaki hot pot, sashimi and sushi.” To experience amazing Japanese dishes and great tasting wines, get along to GYO, situated in Gregory Street, North Ward.
with us Thai style • Unique, friendly atmosphere • Dine In & Take Away • Authentic Thai cuisine
• Full restaurant hire available
• Flexible banquet menus
• Licensed & BYO restaurant
• Gluten free options available • Bookings highly recommended
4723 5521 9 Tavern Street Kirwan www.joythai.com.au
BREAKFAST Sat & Sun 8am -11.30am LUNCH Tue - Sun 11.30am - 2.30pm DINNER Tue - Sun from 5.30pm MONDAY Closed 48 Gregory Street North Ward
Open 7 nights from 5.30pm
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4771 5151