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When the appetizer plate of Coconut Prawns (#6) arrived, I suspected we would have a good dining experience. Really, I had no idea just how good! The prawns were perfect -- big, piping hot and crisp. Served with grated cabbage and a delightful sweet and sour sauce, they were good enough to leave me pondering a meal consisting of just five to seven plates full of prawns. Decadent idea! I'm glad I didn't give in to that temptation, though.

I ordered Hor Mok Talay (#58) mixed seafood with a light red curry sauce, $13.95. What a deal! I've got to comment on the presentation. My wife, Julie, said it was too pretty to eat. Believe me, I ate it all. I ordered more rice so none of the curry sauce would go to waste. The seafood was fabulous. Scallops dominated. There were three big green mussels on a half shell, many, many juicy prawns, tender salmon, and some squid, just so you would have something to really chew on. I slowed way down so I could savor every bite. Our conversation revolved around how good the food was.

Julie had the Cashew Nut stir fry with Chicken (#43). I told her, "You have to try a scallop." She said, "No, I want to keep this taste in my mouth." She said it was great. She loved the nuts, the thin-sliced carrots and the water chestnuts, but she figures that it was mostly the sauce that had her hooked.

I think the chef may be an undiscovered genius. Her high standards and artistry are strikingly plain. The wait staff is headed by her husband, a friendly, charming man. Service was good. We walked in on a Friday night without a reservation and were seated immediately, probably due to the recession and the lateness of the hour, as this place really deserves to be packed.

Thong Thai
Rating: 5 Stars
Posted by Thomas B. Higgins]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:28:37 -0700 Portland Mercury
Thong Thai
Rating: 5 Stars
Posted by jabberwocki]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:48:20 -0800 Portland Mercury