(between Second and
Third Avenues)
Was meeting a colleague for an early dinner and stumbled on
this small, quaint Thai café.
While waiting my dinner companion, I noticed that they offered all-day(!) $5 cocktails. So I ordered their lychee martini, and was happy to see that it came with a real lychee as opposed to just a puree.
We started with an assortment of appetizers. The chive
pancakes ($4.95) served with a soy vinaigrette dip did not look anything like I
expected. When I read the word “pancake,” I think of something similar to an
omelette.
But it was delicious! I thought that the skin would be hard,
but it was soft and easy to bite into. And the chive was both refreshing and
substantial. Probably my favorite dish of the night.
The curry puffs ($6.95) filled with potatoes, onions, and
onion powder served with a cucumber sauce was tasty and not greasy.
The crab rungoon ($6.95)—fried wonton filled with kani and
cream cheese served with a sweet chili sauce—was delightfully not too creamy.
For our main, we shared the Kee Mao basil noodle dish with
vegetarian duck ($15.95). Delicious and again not greasy tasting!
And for my dessert, I ordered a sweet Thai iced tea with
milk—a perfect accompaniment with a spicy meal!
Pros:
Delicious appetizers.
Cozy, comfortable atmosphere—perfect for couples or dining
alone.
Cons:
Sometimes a bit difficult to communicate with the servers
who were waiting on us the night we went, as English was not their primary
language.
Final Thoughts
Would definitely return to just order a bunch of appetizers.
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