KHON KAEN – On Sunday, May 26, Manchester United fans in Khon Kaen province, wearing their club’s jerseys, lined up to receive free barbecue pork coupons for the first 200 people at the “Man Nua Moo Krata Buffet” restaurant on Chalermprakiat Road in Khon Kaen Municipality.
The restaurant owner, Anantakit Prem-asa, also known as Bank, a 38-year-old die-hard Manchester United fan, announced this special promotion to celebrate his beloved team winning the FA Cup on Saturday.
He scheduled to distribute the queue cards at 3:30 p.m., but the first Red Devils fan arrived at the restaurant as early as 1:00 p.m.
After the restaurant distributed the queue cards, it took only 13 minutes for the coupons to run out. Many people were almost disappointed, prompting Mr. Bank to add 50 more free meal queue cards, making them happy and grateful.
Bank stated earlier before the match that the first 100 customers who come to the restaurant on Sunday, May 26, will get to eat for free if Man United beat Manchester City in the final.
After United stunned defending champion Manchester City 2-1 to lift the FA Cup at Wembley, he said he was so happy to increase the number of people to the first 200 who come, with the condition that they have to wear a Man United jersey.
“Moo Krata” is a popular Thai-style barbecue dish. The term “Moo” means pork, and “Krata” means pan or skillet. In a Moo Krata restaurant, diners cook their own meat, usually pork, on a dome-shaped grill pan placed at the center of the table. The grill pan has a raised center for barbecuing the meat and a moat around the edge for boiling soup or cooking other ingredients like vegetables, noodles, or eggs.
Customers can choose their preferred items from a selection provided by the restaurant. They then cook the food themselves on the grill pan, allowing them to control the doneness of the meat and customize their meal according to their tastes.
Moo Krata is a social dining experience, where friends and family gather around the grill pan to cook, eat, and enjoy each other’s company. It has gained popularity in Thailand and other parts of Asia as a fun and interactive way to dine out. The Thai government has also recognized this dish as a form of soft power.
Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Mr. Chatchadanai, a partner in the restaurant and a Liverpool fan, wore his favorite team’s jersey while chopping duck to prepare a spicy duck salad (Larb Pet) menu to serve the Manchester United fans with a sense of humor. This is in line with how Manchester United fans often tease Liverpool fans by calling them “ducks” instead of “red birds.”
In Thailand, many football fans love Liverpool and Manchester United and always tease each other. This season, Liverpool finished 3rd in the Premier League and qualified for the UEFA Champions League next season. Manchester United, on the other hand, had an inconsistent performance and finished 8th.
However, winning the FA Cup gave the Red Devils a chance to compete in the UEFA Europa League. Moreover, in the just-concluded season, Manchester United did not lose to Liverpool in both home and away matches and even defeated Liverpool in the quarter-finals, making Manchester United fans especially delighted.
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