You may be hesitant to try Thai food if you're unfamiliar with it. Yellow and green curries sound potentially hazardous and coconut milk is not exactly what you put on your cereal. But if you try it, you'll probably be pleasantly surprised.
Check out one of these Thai eateries to experience the exotic flavors and textures.
Thai 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, 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.
Great 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.
"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.
Thai 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.
