Dao by Meo prepares Gang Kua Gai
A dish made from chicken and yellow curry is on the menu at restaurants across south Thailand, where Pratina Kross was born. Curries are the specialty of the house at her restaurant Dao by Meo.
Pure flavor
Dao by Meo impresses not only with its high-quality meal offerings, but the well-designed interior is a draw, too. Pratina Kross sought out many of the accessories for the restaurant in Thailand. Just as she refrains from using flavor enhancers in her dishes, she also avoids kitsch in her décor.
Cultural ambassador
Directly above her restaurant, Pratina Kross runs a cooking school. There, she not only passes on the good taste of Thai cuisine, but her joie de vivre and happy manner of being are contagious. That's something you'll notice right away upon meeting Pratina Kross.
Fresh ingredients
Thai cuisine is simple to make, yet rich in diversity. Preparation often only takes a few minutes. First, the spices are fried in the wok. In lieu of salt, fish sauce is used. Then the meat and vegetables are added. The use of the wok keeps the vegetables crispy and aromas don't diminish.
Secret recipe for happiness
"I love to cook. Cooking is my passion. I'm happy if I can cook. You can't think if you're hungry! We greet our neighbors or our friends with the question: have you already eaten? That means, how are you? If I hear that everyone thinks the meals were delicious, then I'm happy!" - Pratina Kross
Thai curry
Pratina Kross prepares her unusual curry dishes according to family traditions. The most important element is the curry paste, which she makes herself using a mixture of different herbs and spices. Standing next to her, you often smell an intense aroma that immediately whets your appetite for Meo's own special brand of Thai food.