There are two excellent Thai restaurants in Tianjin, YY Beer House on Aomen Lu and Parkway Thai in the Isetan department store. Both have fantastically varied menus and offer stunning cuisine. So, why does YY's edge out it’s slightly sleeker counterpart? There are two major reasons. The first is the atmospheric colonial surroundings. YY's is situated on Aomen Lu in the old concession area of the city in a quaint European two-storey building, which, even though it has certainly seen better days, offers a colourful turn of the last century feel. Inside, a combination of crumbling paint, antique furniture and sepia-tinted maps hung on the walls, creates a wonderful rustic atmosphere. The second is the range of beers on offer. The two large fridges come stocked with standard offerings such as Tsingtao and Carlsberg as well as a great selection of international brews. These range from well-known international labels such as Tiger and Guinness, through to four or five varieties of Russia's Baltika and the deliciously expensive Belgian beer Chimay. All of these come served in chilled metal mugs decorated with elephants in traditional Thai style.
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