Kathy
Alive since Apr 26th, 1976
Member since Mar 22nd, 2009
Past Reviews
May 30th, 2009 10:08:38 pm
I like it, it passes, but barely. It's okay food. Mediocre Thai food in HB is hard to find, so I come here often.
My favorite dish is the Shrimp/Chicken Rad Na. I'd pass on the Crying Tiger, it was neither a tiger, nor did it leave me crying. Bland. Bah. They serve Chang beer.
Prices are moderate for Thai food, good for HB. Service and decor was okay.
Note: it's next to the bikini bar. :)
My favorite dish is the Shrimp/Chicken Rad Na. I'd pass on the Crying Tiger, it was neither a tiger, nor did it leave me crying. Bland. Bah. They serve Chang beer.
Prices are moderate for Thai food, good for HB. Service and decor was okay.
Note: it's next to the bikini bar. :)
May 24th, 2009 7:45:21 pm
I don't venture behind the Orange Curtain too much. I should eat in the OC more because there's pockets of excellent ethnic food.
I'm glad I found a Thai place in Westminister (as I may be visiting here often). It's good, not great. The best thing on their menu is their prawns. The other dishes were good, nothing memorable but very tasty. It's a typical hole-in-the-wall place and the prices were good. There's free dessert too.
I don't recommend the seafood fried rice. They have pieces of hard boiled egg in it and they are salt bombs. I almost spit mine out.
I'm glad I found a Thai place in Westminister (as I may be visiting here often). It's good, not great. The best thing on their menu is their prawns. The other dishes were good, nothing memorable but very tasty. It's a typical hole-in-the-wall place and the prices were good. There's free dessert too.
I don't recommend the seafood fried rice. They have pieces of hard boiled egg in it and they are salt bombs. I almost spit mine out.
Mar 22nd, 2009 4:37:05 pm
Jitlada is packed. It's a small, family-run, hole-in-the-wall place, but with all the fabulous press its been getting, from Jonathan Gold to Gourmet magazine, everyone and their uncle wants to come here. Be prepared for subpar service, and long waits. It'll be worth it.
Here's my first warning: Southern Thai food is not for everyone! It is super spicy, I recommend a 3 on a 10 spicy scale. Trust me. Try 3 first, then move up, not vice versa. It is very flavorful, a lot of curries and dry spice dishes. There's a lot of seafood. Don't expect dishes like Pad See Ewe.
Here's my beginner menu for the first-time Jitlada visitor. I pick these items because they're universally liked.
Steam Mussels - Trust me. I hate mussels, but these are delish. Bad stuff can be delish if cooked properly. The broth is so good. After finishing the mussels, ladle the broth into a bowl and drink like a soup. It's perfect as an appetizer.
Crispy Morning Glory Salad - The morning glories taste a lot like watercress, it's fried in a delish batter, then topped with a spicy/sour/sweet sauce. It is great, my favorite dish. The morning glories are served with shrimp and other vegetables.
kaeng khew-wan khài "Mang-kon" : green curry with egg-yolk-stuffed fish balls - This curry isn't as spicy as the dry curries. The stuffed fish balls are interesting. I've never seen this dish before, it's unique.
Mango Sticky Rice - I've never had better mango sticky rice anywhere. It's the sauce, it's special. Simply not to be missed.
I recommend getting a Singha, Thai iced coffee or Thai iced tea to wash down the spiciness. It feels so good. Ha.
Here's my first warning: Southern Thai food is not for everyone! It is super spicy, I recommend a 3 on a 10 spicy scale. Trust me. Try 3 first, then move up, not vice versa. It is very flavorful, a lot of curries and dry spice dishes. There's a lot of seafood. Don't expect dishes like Pad See Ewe.
Here's my beginner menu for the first-time Jitlada visitor. I pick these items because they're universally liked.
Steam Mussels - Trust me. I hate mussels, but these are delish. Bad stuff can be delish if cooked properly. The broth is so good. After finishing the mussels, ladle the broth into a bowl and drink like a soup. It's perfect as an appetizer.
Crispy Morning Glory Salad - The morning glories taste a lot like watercress, it's fried in a delish batter, then topped with a spicy/sour/sweet sauce. It is great, my favorite dish. The morning glories are served with shrimp and other vegetables.
kaeng khew-wan khài "Mang-kon" : green curry with egg-yolk-stuffed fish balls - This curry isn't as spicy as the dry curries. The stuffed fish balls are interesting. I've never seen this dish before, it's unique.
Mango Sticky Rice - I've never had better mango sticky rice anywhere. It's the sauce, it's special. Simply not to be missed.
I recommend getting a Singha, Thai iced coffee or Thai iced tea to wash down the spiciness. It feels so good. Ha.