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Welcome to 101 (Roi Et)

101, known by Thais as  Roi Et is a city in the heart of Isaan or North East Thailand. Roi Et is famous for the tall standing Buddha, and a large Bueng Palan Chai lake in the centre of the city, its silk and Jasmine rice, which is enjoyed by people all over the world.

The owner and chef ,Sutti, is also a native of Roi Et, so what an appropriate name to give to the restaurant specialising in Isaan cuisine.

Isaan cuisine is much loved all over Thailand and hopefully by the time you’ve finished your meal at 101 we hope that you will also  have enjoyed Isaan food as well.

Isaan cooking is quite different from that of any part of Thailand. The food tends to be more spicy using lots of fresh and dried chillies. We use a lot of ‘Plaa ra’ or salted, pickled fish for the saltiness in our food instead of the normal fish sauce. Fresh lime is also used to balance the salt and also to give it the zing! This combination is what makes Thai people enjoy Isaan food so much. Examples of these are our Som Tum ,Spicy salads (Laab or Yum) or the Soups.

Sticky Rice (not usually served very hot) is eaten instead of normal rice  in Isaan using our hands and food are shared by all diners, so we would invite you to join us by eating the Isaan way.

At 101 we are also very lucky to have Auntie Bee, co owner and a great cook from Hat Yai, Southern Thailand. A Thai muslim, she specialises in traditional southern fish dishes .Southern cuisine is also enjoyed by people all over Thailand. Her curry pastes are all home made and she goes to the market for her own fresh fish 3-4 times a week. Examples of Auntie’s speciality are No.85- The spicy fish curry, No.86- Sour prawn curry, No.94 – Prawns with Sator and many more.

This is a family run restaurant, with Sutti as head of the team.
Along side him in the kitchen are his wife Nong, Auntie Bee and Oh. The front of House is looked after by Nong’s sister, Pat,  so should you need any help please do not hesitate to get in touch with any of us. We want you to enjoy and will be more than happy to assist. We also hope that the combination of Isaan and
The South is a good one.

Enjoy your meal