I was curious about the leek spring rolls we could have chosen, so I ordered them separately for a reasonable $5. The five rolls were cigar-sized, which maximized the textural contrast of the fried wonton wrapper, and shredded cabbage provided additional crunch. A sweet duck-sauce-like condiment was on the side for dipping.
There were no complaints about our entrées either. Rob's pineapple fried rice was full of vegetables, and while the curry wasn't spicy-hot, the dish had a wonderful smokiness. My spicy basil leaf was two-star hot, which our waiter warned me about. Nevertheless, the flavors came through, from the sweet basil to the slices of pork. A scoop of white rice helped cool things off.
There's a decent Thai restaurant near where I live, but I never visit it for lunch because they serve scant portions, as though they are kindly enforcing your diet. Not so here. I don't know how mothers say "Mangia, mangia!" in Thailand, but apparently they are familiar with a similar expression. Quantities were generous.
Way to go, Tong-D. I'm thinking of moving to Barrington.
Bill Rodriguez can be reached at bill@billrod.com.
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