Editor Pick
Thai Cuisine
- June 20, 2006
- Rated 5 of 5 by
n2dwoods from Plainsboro, New Jersey
The reviews that Thai Cuisine posts in their entrance way says "The best Thai food in New York State, including New York City," and I agree.
While browsing the extensive menu, start with the sweet Thai Iced Tea or a drink from the bar. If you get an appetizer, try the Chicken Satay--chicken skewers with peanut sauce, or the Tom Ka Ghai coconut milk soup (which can be a little spicy).
Some interesting entrees that I haven't seen in other Thai restaurants include the following:
Kaw Ob Mo Din--this is served in a hot stone pot, and is a base of fragrant jasmine rice mixed with chicken, sweet Thai sausage, mushrooms, and vegetables. It's not spicy but very flavorful, and is also offered in a vegetarian option.
Pasta Keemau--this is penne pasta with pieces of ground chicken and basil in a spicy sauce. It's just unique and very tasty!
For traditionalists, the Pad Thai is very good, as is every other entree I've tried. There are many vegetarian options and there are frequently some delicious daily specials.
Try to save room for dessert--there's a fairly long list here too of traditional Thai desserts and American favorites.
The atmosphere here is nice, a white tablecloth type of place, though Ithaca is not a dress-up town. At the tables you'll typically see college students dining with their parents, and professors dining together. A glass-enclosed section offers a nice atmosphere.
Though I would almost always go here for dinner, they also have an interesting weekend brunch.
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