High 5: Thai food
Don't be afraid to try something exotic
October 23, 2007Thai Erawan
2900 Hampton Hwy. # Q, YorktownThai Erawan serves up Thai dishes available in three "hot" levels in a friendly restaurant with a neighborhood feel. An extensive menu emphasizes flexibility. Choices of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, scallops and squid come in preparations such as stir-fries and curries. Lemon grass, lime leaves and mushroom, chili and ginger are typical of the seasonings.
Thaijindesu
2180 William Styron Square, Newport NewsThaijindesu, another way of saying "Thai people," is an eye-catching restaurant featuring an invigorating mix of traditional Thai & Japanese cuisine, along with freshly made sushi and sashimi. Classic flavors, with a bit of a twist, are lovingly and artfully prepared.
Rom Thai
7512 Granby St, NorfolkGreat Thai food in an artful setting. All dishes can be prepared for vegetarians. Attention to detail extends from hand-painted murals and menus to wonderful, solicitous service. A dozen appetizers include soups, curries, noodles, fish and meat. Spicy hot foods with complex seasoning, generous portions, reasonable prices and friendly, accommodating service make this hideaway a true refuge for those seeking Thai or vegetarian fare. Party room and bar.
Emerald Thai Cuisine
264-G Mclaws Circle, Williamsburg"Hot. Sour. Salty. Sweet." Emerald does a nice job of highlighting these classic flavors in its dishes. There is a multitude of choices, which even include sushi. All in all, a satisfying and respectable take on Thai cookery.
Bangkok Garden Restaurant
4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia BeachThai has emerged as a popular cuisine in recent years, and Bangkok Garden offers a great place to sample the flavors of this exotic land. Curries, peanuts, coconut and spices create an extraordinary backdrop to beef, chicken, pork and seafood. Appetizers such as chicken satay bring tender pieces of chicken enlivened by a spicy peanut sauce. Crispy spring rolls and soups make great starters as well. Entrees include a variety of delicious curries and stir-fries.

