Editor Pick
Bird Thais Restaurant
- February 26, 2001
- Rated 4 of 5 by
cls223 from Chicago, Illinois
I vote this the best Thai restaurant I've ever been to. If you want to eat at Bird, getting there early is key (and by early, I mean you are eating dinner at 6:00 PM!). Otherwise, you may have a long wait, especailly on the weekend, for a table. The space covers several levels and rooms, so it is a fairly good size. Decor is minimal, although with every entree you are served, you will find an orchid on the serving platter.
On my recent visit, my friend and I had spring rolls for a starter. I chose a prawn dish for my entree. The prawns, smoked bacon and vegetables were cooked in a clay pot so the flavors melded and you could taste some of the smokiness from the bacon, as well as a liberal amount of ginger root....absolutely great! My friend had a beef dish with cashews and vegetables, which was not terribly spicy, but tasty. An order of fried rice added a nice touch. A good pick for anyone who loves good Thai food. NOTE: Bird also has a small establishment serving Thai snacks, just across from this restaurant. If you want something on the run, but tasty, try Bird Thais Snacks.
From journal Amsterdam Notes