Thunder Group

Common Questions About Thunder Group

What is Thunder Group?

Thunder Group is a company that sells Asian-inspired dinnerware – primarily melamine bowls and plates – and other tools and accessories intended for use with Asian cuisine. Thunder Group melamine plates are some of its most popular offerings. These plates are durable melamine with intricate coloration to frame your food and create the sort of restaurant ambiance you're looking for. The appropriate dishware can establish a customer's expectation of the meal, from environment to taste and even to price.

In addition to dinnerware, Thunder carries a variety of kitchen equipment for making Asian cuisine, such as traditional iron woks, Taiwan woks, mortar and pestles, and a variety of knives that can give your chefs the best tools to create authentic dishes.

The company also distributes an assortment of serving items, such as sauce dishes, chopstick holders, and serving trays. Thunder Group has everything you need to get started as a new Asian restaurant or to upgrade your existing aesthetic with appealing new pieces.

What are jet and duck burners?

Jet burners and duck burners are specific styles of replacement burners, intended for use with Chinese ranges. Jet burners have 20 tips to maximize the heat transfer and surface area of the wok being used over them, while duck burners have 18 tips with a pinched spout. These types of burners range from 62,000 to 160,000 BTUs, giving you all the power you'll need for cooking authentic Asian dishes on a wok.

What are the restrictions on Thunder Group melamine?

Like any melamine plate, these Thunder Group melamine plates shouldn't be used in the microwave, as the process can cause microscopic bits of melamine to break off into the food. Whether from a microwave or another source, high heat will cause cracking, warping, discoloration, or even breakage, so it should be avoided. While melamine is durable, the plates and bowls can break if handled too roughly – for instance, if your scrapper is banging them on the side of the sink to loosen food.

Don't use bleach on melamine, as it can, well, bleach the product. Acidic foods, such as tomatoes, should be cleaned off as soon as possible to prevent stains and flavor transfer, though scrubbing with steel wool and scouring pads isn't necessary and could damage the melamine as well.

What are the benefits of using Thunder Group melamine?

These plates are among the most durable dinnerware options available. They can withstand force that would shatter a ceramic plate and are much lighter in weight, making them easier for your servers to distribute. Melamine dinnerware is also dishwasher safe, which means you'll save time and labor that would otherwise be spent washing them by hand. Avoiding the cost associated with ceramic plates, melamine also gives the manufacturer a way to provide intriguing designs. For more information about the use and handling of melamine dinner, consult our melamine guide here.