SLAYER Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 A woman friend and I get together once every 2-3 weeks for lunch and drinks, well she couldn't believe I have never eaten Thai food before so tomorrow we are going to eat Thai food. She is a Vegetarian, I'm not so her suggestions will be on that variety. Any suggestions on what's good would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeeman Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 If you have a sweet tooth, start with Thai Iced Tea - good stuff. For a main, try Pad Thai if you like eggs, noodles and sometimes shrimp. Beef or chicken satay (bscially meat on a stick) for appetizer, and or sweet and sour soup. If you like curry but not too hot, try a yellow curry - usually includes chicken and potatoes in the curry broth - with rice on the side. If you're trying to be low-carb healthy, another main is beef salad. Enjoy - if you like Chinese food, its not too different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 try Pad Thai that is what I was going to recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Pad Thai is the national noodle dish of Thailand, you can't go wrong with this. A touch less spicy is drunken noodles. Basically large floppy rice noodles. Their curries are good, they tend to be more with coconut milk and are less violent than Indian ones can be. Tom Yung is a somewhat spicy lemon grass soup. I think Tom Yung Goong is with shrimp and Tom Yung Talay is with chicken. I could have my names mixed up though. If you're adventurous, get the spice tray. The brown powder is ground up dried chili peppers, go light with this stuff, very good. The liquids are pickled chili peppers and chili peppers in fish sauce., this can strip paint if your not careful. Then there's usually some type of chili sauce or sriracha. Very deceptive, be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 guy-ka-prow= basil chiken, with a kick mee-krob= another noodle dish, almost a sweet and sour sauce on crispy noodles with bbq pork curries= usually 3 types. all good with different heat and chilis. kam-bu-thot= fried crab claws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy n Dirty Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Thai places serve great pork chops. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Pad Thai is always pretty good oir if they have noodle bowls and you want to play it safe. Soft Shell crab is great along with a spring roll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Pad Thai is the national noodle dish of Thailand, you can't go wrong with this. A touch less spicy is drunken noodles. Basically large floppy rice noodles. Their curries are good, they tend to be more with coconut milk and are less violent than Indian ones can be. Tom Yung is a somewhat spicy lemon grass soup. I think Tom Yung Goong is with shrimp and Tom Yung Talay is with chicken. I could have my names mixed up though. If you're adventurous, get the spice tray. The brown powder is ground up dried chili peppers, go light with this stuff, very good. The liquids are pickled chili peppers and chili peppers in fish sauce., this can strip paint if your not careful. Then there's usually some type of chili sauce or sriracha. Very deceptive, be careful. Spice tray sounds interesting what comes with it to use the spices on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 i usually look for a variation on the "drunken" rice noodles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Spice tray sounds interesting what comes with it to use the spices on? No, nothing comes with it, the spice tray is just to add spices to any other dish you might order. It's like asking for ketchup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 No, nothing comes with it, the spice tray is just to add spices to any other dish you might order. It's like asking for ketchup. Ahh well thanks for all the suggestions this sounds quite interesting wonder why never tried or anyone has suggested before now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I'm not an expert but I lived in northern Thailand for nine months and my recommendation would be to experiment with small portions of lots of different dishes (if the restaurant has something like that available). I must second the warning about a spice tray and melting your face with paint stripper (the fish sauce). Otherwise, try as many different dishes as you can. Sa-wa-dee kup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Curry noodles is a favorite Thai dish of mine. If you want to stay veggie, try it with fried tofu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 can't go wrong with anything curry or Basil Chicken and Basil Beef are also faves enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 Thanks I'm off give a review upon return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenzal rhomb Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I recommend coconut thai chicken with asparagus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Loins of Beef Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I know I'm always late with my suggestions but as alternative to the Pad Thai-try a Chicken Salad that uses mint leaves to set off the fish sauce--Laab Gai--it is sort of like a chicken salad with a kick without the peanuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Loins of Beef Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Also you will know how good a Thai or Indian Rest. it is by how many different curries they serve-if there is only one then you know it is almost like a Red Lobster or Golden Corral--food for the masses without being special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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