Thai Food and Cooking

R.I.P., Mother of Thai Food

Ten Years In A Hole (In The Wall)

Like most worthwhile "hidden gem" ethnic eateries we dream about, Thai Noodle and Rice is nondescript, a dive next to the Shop n' Go on North Fitzhugh near I-75. And fortunately, the shabby exterior seems to promise something good, worthwhile--very different than overfused and overpriced pan-Asian ... More >>

Hash Over: Home for the Holidays, Cut-Rate Lobster, Etc.

Who knows why everyone takes such delight in gingerbread houses? The fate that befell Hansel and Gretel--or nearly befell; we only know the story through Bugs Bunny--when they encountered such a structure was none too pleasant.But last night, the Rosewood Crescent Hotel put the final bit of icing on ... More >>

Currying favor

Royal Thai is undoubtedly the prettiest Thai restaurant in town

Sweet and cuddly

Go on, indulge--Thai Thai doesn't let heat get in the way of flavor

Fat zone

Chow Thai celebrates the shameful splendor of fried food

Higher heights, deeper depths

Thai Taste's modest view goes along with its modest food

The down side of success

Thai Country's so good you may not be able to stand it

Coming home

Arunee's knows that there's more to dining than good food

Hot Dish

Arunee's knows that there's more to dining than good food

Cold fusion

Liberty's Asian fusion concept slips on a noodle

Chaya Sushi cooks

This raw fish is beautiful to behold, even better to eat

Thai one on

Two strip-mall restaurants offer decent, basic Southeast Asian fare

Best Thai restaurant

Best Thai

Best Thai Restaurant

Chow Thai

Best Thai Restaurant

Banana Leaf

Best Thai Restaurant

River Spice Thai Restaurant

Letters

River Spice Thai Restaurant

Bengal Tiger

Spice and everything is nice at a new Indian eatery

Review: Top's Cafe

Spice and everything is nice at a new Indian eatery

Bow Thai

The food at Banana Leaf is pretty tasty--and it looks good, too

Thai one on

Bangkok City offers thrills beyond searing spices

In the Zone

Bold, balanced flavors at SaWaDiKa

Thai That Binds

Nakhon stretches beyond the usual

Ain't Got That Swing

Noodleswing Thai Cafe aims for the fence--and misses

Fountain Float

Nandina makes a splash with Asian-style tapas

Thai Sigh

Coppell's Siam Thai Cuisine is a dry run

Holy Hole

Flamin' Papaya is hard to find but easy to enjoy

Let's Talk Fish

You might find yourself starting a conversation with the decorations at Sea Grill

Open This Door

Behind the door lies nearly flawless food

Thango Tied

Tasty Thai now available in Flower Mound

Who knew?

Thai Orchid is an oasis in chain-restaurant-riddled Addison

... Thai me down

Thai Garden is totally lacking

Thai me up, ...

Thai Chili offers heat

Tough-love Thai

Thailanna's exquisitely spicy dishes make for real macho food

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Bangkok City

Duck curry Bangkok City4503 Greenville Ave.214-691-8233Promised delivery time: 45-60 minutesActual delivery time: 59 minutesHaving to call 3 times before someone actually picked up the phone: -20Finally getting someone to answer, and very politely take my order: 15Double-checking my long order, and ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Mango Thai

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Mango Thai Cuisine4448 Lovers Lane214-265-9996Promised delivery time: about 45 minutesActual delivery time: 48 minutesFriendliness of the guy on the phone: 11Ease of perso ... More >>

Tuk Tuk Has Some Mighty Tasty TIT. (That's Thai Iced Tea.)

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Mango Thai Cuisine4448 Lovers Lane214-265-9996Promised delivery time: about 45 minutesActual delivery time: 48 minutesFriendliness of the guy on the phone: 11Ease of perso ... More >>

Out of Order: The Asian Mint "Pad Thai Piña Collision"

Patrick MichelsPad Thai Piña CollisionPad Thai Woon Sen (chicken, shrimp, clear noodles and tofu) with pineapple, cashews and squid.After I failed last week to get a rise out of the folks at Which Wich by ordering something terrible, it occurred to me that the problem might have where I was orderin ... More >>

Naga Thai Battles the Victory Curse With Some Tasty, Spicy Fare

Patrick MichelsPad Thai Piña CollisionPad Thai Woon Sen (chicken, shrimp, clear noodles and tofu) with pineapple, cashews and squid.After I failed last week to get a rise out of the folks at Which Wich by ordering something terrible, it occurred to me that the problem might have where I was orderin ... More >>

Lin's China Diner: College Station Import Brings Light Asian to Plano

​Promised delivery time: 35-40 minutes Actual delivery time: 22 minutes THE SCORE Delivery earlier than promised: 20 Points No online ordering: Minus 5 Points No MSG: 10 Points Fresh tasting food: 40 Points Food securely packaged: 10 Points TOTAL: 75 points E-mail menus, snail-mail menus, a ... More >>

Naga Thai is a Rare Winner in Victory Park

Photos by Kristy Yang​Despite living down the street from the restaurant, I'd never ventured into Naga Thai. There are only a handful of Thai restaurants at which I will eat, and something about a Thai restaurant in Victory Park created images of high-priced, bastardized ethnic food in my mind ... More >>

Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant: Raising the Bar on Cheap Lunches

Photos by Kristy Yang​Despite living down the street from the restaurant, I'd never ventured into Naga Thai. There are only a handful of Thai restaurants at which I will eat, and something about a Thai restaurant in Victory Park created images of high-priced, bastardized ethnic food in my mind ... More >>

West Meets East and Comes Back
With a Full Stomach

All photos by Kristy YangAt the Food Court in Thailand​I've been away for the past few weeks tending to some family stuff in Asia and have been a tad too busy to do any blogging. I'm sure the editor's ulcer will be relieved to know that I'm back now with my one measly post a week. While away, ... More >>

Oh Thank Heaven: 7-Eleven Unveils
Vegetarian Choices, but Not Here

​Vegetarian activists are rejoicing over the debut of five new vegan items at 7-Eleven stores in Manhattan, but a spokesperson for the convenience store says the sale of artichoke spinach noodles on 42nd Street doesn't portend the national roll-out of a meatless menu. "I'm not sure where they ... More >>

Secret Recipe: A Good, Not Great, Find
In a Search for Malaysian Food in DFW

Secret Recipe's Hainanese-style roasted chicken​Malaysia is a country of vast and diverse cultures, all marrying to create one united cuisine. The nation's food borrows and combines elements of Chinese, Indonesian, Thai, Filipino, and Indian menus, creating a robust flavor profile. The use of ... More >>

West Village's Malai Kitchen: Asian Fusion Hobbled by Growing Pains

The good news is that Malai Kitchen is a vast improvement over Tom Tom Noodle House, the Asian-styled restaurant that once occupied West Village. The less than good news is Malai restaurant still faces some growing pains. ​Asian fusion can be catastrophic, but compared with Tom Tom, there is ... More >>

Why Do We Suspect the Vegan Black Metal Chef Makes a Mean Pad Thai? (Video)

Take that, Epic Meal Time​Are you vegan? Do you enjoy the occasional heaping bowl of pad Thai? Do you have the entire Morbid Angel and Cannibal Corpse discographies on your ipod? Do strangers point their fingers in awe and call you a "metalhead"? Have you ever wanted to learn how to make tofu ... More >>

Our Favorite Chicken Soups in Dallas, for That Hangover or Those Flu Symptoms

Get that lady some soup.​A search on Amazon.com for "Chicken Soup for the Hungover Soul" quickly reveals that there is no such title in existence (I smell an e-book opportunity!), most likely because no one wakes up with a pounding headache and the taste of bad choices lingering in their mouth ... More >>