thai food Archives - Hometown Tourist

Sticky Rice

by Gina Zammit -

Sticky Rice in the Lower East Side is an affordable Thai restaurant with lavish decor, open air dining (in the summer), and delicious food. Aside from being able to bring my own bottle of wine, my favorite aspect of this tiny restaurant is the music selection - mostly French nouveau. Photo Credit: ... [read more]

Pok Pok Phat Thai

by Diana O'Gilvie -

Pok Pok Phat Thai has a small menu designed around noodles. Try the Hoi Thawt; a broken crepe with freshly steamed mussels. This dish is a staple in Thai night markets and here, it is just as authentic. It is no secret that the Thai's love their noodles and Pok Pok is a small, upscale noodle shop that harkens ... [read more]

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