Spicy Thai
As the temperature starts to cool down, I find it feels better and better to get some good, spicy food inside you to heat you up.
One of my favorite ways to get my spicy food fix is with Thai food. Surprisingly, Provo has quite a good scene for Thai food, despite its lack of other delicious cuisines.
The best place out of the smattering of Thai restaurants has to be Spicy Thai. Not only is their location great, right off of University Avenue, and the food is incredible, but they’ve also got prices that make your mouth water that much more.
If you’re new to Thai food you simply must try the pad thai noodles and the masaman curry. These two dishes identify Thai food as the mix of Indian, Asian and Island cuisine that it is.
Pad Thai is a tangy and sweet noodle dish that is made from a fruit that is indigenous in Thailand and surrounding areas. But this dish is also made savory with some crushed peanuts for topping.
The mix of flavors definitely adds some pizzazz to your typical Asian noodle dish you could get at Panda Express. You can also get pad thai spicy too if you’re looking for a little heat.
Masaman is by far my favorite curry. This dish also includes the peanut flavoring that Thai food is so famous for. With a creamy, nutty base, Masaman also has sweetness from the coconut milk that gives the curry volume, and of course, spice. As with any dish at Spicy Thai, you can order your dish mild, hot or daring.
If you’re used to the thickness of Indian curries, you might be surprised to see the thinness of Thai curry, but that just means that they can put more delicious vegetables in it like potatoes, carrots, onions, and even some cashews!