Roll Restaurants
Sukhothai
by M.R. Smith
...Ms. Miagi got her usual favorite vegetarian Pad Thai, which hit all the marks, and had an unusual (and unexpected) addition of pineapple, while J went for the Ginger Chicken, which had a delicious sinus-clearing quality to it, with the lemongrass and fish sauce providing a solid foundation to the mega-ginger twang. Though I usually am a curry man, I went for the Prik Khing Pork, with thin pork slices in a gingery sauce with fresh green beans, red peppers, lime leaves and peanuts. Though flavorful and well-presented, the pork could have been a little moister, the beans a bit less al dente, but I still enjoyed the spice play. (I think I will get the sweet, hot, and basil-ly Green Curry next time though, it was so good last time.)
The usual Thai desserts are here, with varieties of fried bananas and some nice ice creams (the ginger is divine), but we went with a chocolate pyramid which was light and mousse-like; and the sticky rice and mango, with fresh mango sliced alongside a coconut confected rice scoop and a mint sprig. A simple and tasty combination that seems almost guilt-free.
The young wait-staff we had on an off night (Wed.) acquitted themselves well, prices were quite reasonable, the bistro-style décor makes the most of the old brick (with a tasteful use of plants and screens) and, though we could sit around and be picky about little things here and there (why no cilantro?), we agreed that a good time and meal were had by all, and an afternoon of art gallery hopping in Beacon would find a good ending spot right here. Be sure to get reservations on the weekend though. We’re not the only ones looking for a real taste of Thai.
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