Pork Satay
Hortus NYC

Hortus NYC

271 5th AveNY 10016, New York, United States

Wine • Soup • Meat • Asian


"Sad to say that we were disappointed by hortus. Had a reservation at 9.15pm for dinner received a text reminder informing us of need to be prompt in our arrival and ordering as it was the last booking slot. We were again reminded of this by the host on arrival. All of this is fine and understandable, however we felt extremely rushed bordering on uncomfortably unwelcome the whole time. no time allowed to read menu before being asked for food order despite fiddly and unintuitive online menu format food arrived considerably before drinks had to order dessert, if we wanted it, before we had even finished our appetisers! Isn’t it possible for kitchen to stay open for dessert for existing customers? I know this is the case at other venues worst of all, the mains arrived before we had even finished the appetisers or had had our plates cleared away! So there was no room for the food on the table and the server looked very confused when we asked if it were possible for us to have the food sent back until we had finished appetisers and had our plates cleared. They eventually did this but did not seem to understand our frustration. Overall disappointed by service. The food was yummy, although the fluke was extremely acidic and the vegetables with the short rib were a bit bland, so on the whole it did not compensate for poor service. I do completely sympathise with the desire of servers to keep the late seatings short, but if it is at such significant detriment to the customer experience, then you simply shouldn’t accept bookings that late!"

Thai Village Of Liverpool

Thai Village Of Liverpool

105 1st Street, Village Of Liverpool, 13088, United States Of America

Thai • Asian • Vegan • Healthy


"[Updated after 2nd visit]I believe I 've found my favorite Thai food after trying many different places : 1 Atmosphere InsideThe lighting is dim, which I like. There are many seating options for pairs, groups of four, or more. I also liked the decorations inside, which made me feel as if I were in Thailand. The staff are nice as well.2 FoodThis is obviously the most important factor. I tried 'Pad Gar Pow, ' which comes with a choice of protein (including tofu, chicken, pork, beef, squid, shrimp, duck, fish, seafood, and scallops served with fresh garlic, onion, pepper, bamboo, and sweet basil. The rice served is jasmine rice, not fried. I chose pork. Additionally, there was an option for spice level: medium and hot. I chose hot because I enjoy spicy foods. It was really great—lots of toppings, great sauce, and spicy enough to enjoy. If you 're not comfortable with spicy foods, I would recommend going for medium or mild (if available .During my second visit, I tried the pork noodle soup to see if this place was also great for noodles. Indeed, I really loved it. The reason I haven 't enjoyed similar dishes at other Asian restaurants in Syracuse is that they are either too sweet or too salty. However, the balance here was perfect, meaning it was neither too salty nor too sweet. Especially, I really liked the combination of pork with the Sriracha sauce: Plus, the amount of pork ribs and wontons was sufficient to leave me satisfied.3 OutsideSince it is close to Onondaga Lake Park, it seems like a good place to grab a bite after a walk in the park. There is parking space right in front of the building, but it may not be too convenient to park.4 OverallI really liked the place and, as of now, cannot think of any cons for this restaurant."

Thai Rainbow

Thai Rainbow

750 Concourse Cir, 21220, Middle River, United States

Thai • Asian • Burgers • Fast Food


"Strangely, they didn’t have takeout menus available, which was disappointing because I wanted to check out an updated list of their dishes. Sometimes online menus miss the mark. My boyfriend was informed that we could either consult the menu on the wall or look it up on their website. I didn’t really want to leave the van since it was chilly outside, so we opted to order online. This worked out fine, though my boyfriend had just had his eyes dilated and struggled a bit with the brightness of his phone screen. For starters, we ordered the 8-piece wing appetizer, which was perfectly fried. Normally, I don’t eat much chicken skin, but I couldn’t resist these and kept them all for myself. They weren’t sauced, but there was a small container of something similar to a very runny duck sauce, which I enjoyed because I love dipping sauces. Jeremy ordered pho (beef broth with meatballs and slices of beef), but he wasn’t impressed with the noodles and didn’t finish it. We ended up giving the leftovers to a friend the next day, who livened it up with some red curry. Speaking of red curry, we also ordered a dish that included coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, basil, and Chinese eggplant with duck. It was spicy but not overwhelmingly hot. I particularly enjoyed the large pieces of eggplant, although I might be the only person I know who actually likes it (aside from my mom). The dish came with rice, but we didn’t eat it since Jeremy is diabetic. But that wasn’t all! We also tried the Drunken Noodles, which included wide rice noodles, basil, bell pepper, green beans, and onions with duck. Who gets Thai food and doesn’t order drunken noodles? The noodles had a fantastic texture. We picked out the green beans, though, as we aren’t fans. This is definitely a dish we’ll order again. Jeremy also got the Beef Cube Steaks (flank steak that’s deep-fried until crispy and sautéed with oyster sauce and onions). It came with mushrooms, which I gladly ate since Jeremy doesn’t like them. He was surprised to find it was a whole steak, served alongside lo mein and a side salad dressed with what tasted like ranch dressing. It was delightful! We don’t typically order drinks, but I can’t resist milk teas. I opted for mango, while Jeremy chose passion fruit. Overall, it was a fantastic meal, and we will definitely be returning!"

Panita Thai Kitchen

Panita Thai Kitchen

1043 Greenwood Ave NE, 30306, Atlanta, United States

Tea • Thai • Full • Seafood


"Panita Thai Kitchen is one of Atlanta's more unique Thai restaurants. Here are a few reasons why: 1. All seating is outdoor. 2. The restaurant is owned and primarily operated by two people, a husband wife duo. 3. They put their own twist on Thai cuisine, both in taste and presentation. 4. The seemingly overdecorated enclosed patio makes for a very interesting dining atmosphere. The restaurant is named after Panita Thammaset, the wife owner. Her husband, Panjakarn, does most of the cooking. The couple are from Chiang Rai, Thailand, which is a large, mountainous city in Northern Thailand. Panjakarn is very passionate about his cooking and it shows in the dishes he creates. You can find just about every typical Thai dish on the menu here from curries to noodles to soups and seafood. They also serve many vegetarian friendly entrees. Starters such as skewers, soups, and salads are anywhere from $7 10 each. Entrees are anywhere from $13 to $20+. A few of the dishes I've tried include: Thai Fish Cake $7.95) five deep fried fish cakes mixed with spices, red curry paste, and a sweet sour sauce Ped Nam Pheung Honey Duck, $18.95) boneless roast duck served with fruits and vegetables Chicken Curry $12.95) chicken served with red curry sauce Thai Fish Cake is one of my favorite appetizers to order at Thai restaurants. They are succulent deep fried fish patties and are normally served with a refreshing cucumber vinegar sauce. Panita has very interesting twist on this dish. They serve the fish cake inside of a coconut and mix it with different spices, pickles, shredded carrots, basil, and other ingredients. To be honest, I'm not sure if I like Thai fish cake served in this way. The fish cakes, while delicious, are drenched in sauce and I'm not a big fan of the sour pickles in this instance. I'd rather have the fish cakes served traditionally, by themselves. The presentation is nice, however. The Honey Duck is OK. The duck is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The meat is salty, though. This dish is served with fruits such as apples and pineapples. An entire lime is squeezed and used in the sauce. Vegetables include broccoli. This entree is served on top of a large sheet of foil which is shaped and crafted to look like a duck itself. Sweet. The Chicken Curry is good. This is standard red curry with chicken. The chicken is fresh, tender, and flavorful enough. The curry sauce is rich and thick, almost too thick. Vegetables served with include green beans. The Chicken Curry is served in a metal bowl with handles and a scoop. All of this is placed within a hollowed out watermelon cut with jagged edges. The owners Panita and Panjakarn are very friendly. Note that since this is usually a two person operation, service can be slow during peak times. The restaurant's business cards are made out of rolled and pressed flowers, so they have an aromatic scent, with gold type. Since seating is outdoor, you'll naturally want to go on a day when the weather is nice. In the summertime, they have fans blowing. In the wintertime, they have heat lamps overhead. Panita Thai Kitchen is located behind Surin of Thailand. There are free parking lots directly next to and across from the restaurant. You can also park on the neighborhood side streets."