Sunday, November 27, 2011

Food Adventures: Taste of Thai

What comes to mind when you think of Thai food?

For me it's the mysterious Pad Thai, spicy curry and peanuts. Three reasons why I have never tried Thai food before (I'm allergic to peanuts and I almost cried when I thought of the idea of trying the Blazing wings challenge at Bdubs for this blog).

I regret that I haven't been to a Thai restaurant sooner. I will certainly be going back to this one.

I met up with some friends driving through town at Taste of Thai. Though the building looks a bit run down from the outside, I was immediately impressed by the aroma. Even from the parking lot, the wafting smell of spices and garlic sauce invited me in.
General Appeal: 3/5


The restaurant has two large dining rooms, neither of which were completely full at 5:30 p.m. We were seated at a booth near the window in the dimly-lit room. The red on the walls was definitely making me hungry, as were the smells of the food going to the neighboring tables.
Atmosphere: 4/5

I ordered the Fresh Asparagus Saute with seafood and garlic spice sauce. I decided to go easy on the spiciness, as this was my first foray into the Thai food world. We got all six of our meals within 10 minutes of ordering!

Fresh Asparagus Saute with Seafood and garlic sauce-- $13.99
And now I may have to reorder my mental list of favorite cuisines. Thai has now jumped to the top five, behind Italian food made by my grandmother, the American version of Chinese food and Diner food, but now above breakfast for dinner.
Taste: 5/5
Service: 4/5

I left full and I want to go back for lunch tomorrow, but unfortunately, it's a little bit expensive for the everyday college student. Get Mom and Dad to take you there when they visit! Most entrees are between   10 and 15 dollars, depending on what kind of meat you get.
Price: 3/5

Taste of Thai is one of three Thai restaurants in the Harrisonburg area. It's located on South High Street between South Ave and Maryland Ave. If you have a car, it's about two minutes from campus. If you don't, maybe about 15 minutes walk.
Location: 3/5

My first Taste of Thai was a great one. Good friends, delicious food and a great evening to head back into the 'burg after break.
Overall: 4/5


--Amanda

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