tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post2413667235780805882..comments2024-03-01T11:09:22.394-05:00Comments on Indianapolis Restaurant Scene: Thai CaféErin in Indyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06236924407558284371noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-90400534446134809472012-01-13T14:20:53.976-05:002012-01-13T14:20:53.976-05:00I haven't been to Thai Spice but it came highl...I haven't been to Thai Spice but it came highly recommended from a co-worker who grew up in the Bay area and lived in Hawaii for a short time (for whatever that's worth!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-63229135784697068412012-01-03T11:14:41.251-05:002012-01-03T11:14:41.251-05:00Love the Siam Square. Been to Sawasdee once but wa...Love the Siam Square. Been to Sawasdee once but was unimpressed. I think I've also visited Thai Cafe, but can't quite remember--possible unimpressionable. Maybe I need to try Thai Spice (if I ever find myself on the south side) and Thai Orchid now, too.beffuhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05685152612447399576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-90435584703045065632011-12-22T23:06:37.839-05:002011-12-22T23:06:37.839-05:00Thai Spice, hands down. Siam Square and Jasmine Th...Thai Spice, hands down. Siam Square and Jasmine Thai are my distant 2nds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-17427059386539247782011-12-22T16:26:47.435-05:002011-12-22T16:26:47.435-05:00thanks everyone for your suggestions and discussio...thanks everyone for your suggestions and discussions. I actually quite like Siam Square as well, although I haven't been to a few of the other recommendations. I find the discussion interesting about how good the English is on menus---I actually thought about this the other day at a restaurant which had really bad spelling/English. Wondering if some people would consider this more "authentic" if the writers were obviously not native English speakers....Erin in Indyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06236924407558284371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-41166991824713408182011-12-22T12:13:18.842-05:002011-12-22T12:13:18.842-05:00Sometimes trying a new cuisine can be intimidating...Sometimes trying a new cuisine can be intimidating. It's not wrong to enjoy servers and a menu with good English, they just make the experience have broader appeal. So, if Siam Square's American polish gets more people to try new flavors, I'm all for it! I'd rather have cool, independent ethnic places all over Indy than another Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240402494577070232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-12376114984496936422011-12-22T11:38:32.203-05:002011-12-22T11:38:32.203-05:00Thai Taste on the northside and Thai Spice on the ...Thai Taste on the northside and Thai Spice on the southside are the best! Mmm, now I want Thai for lunch...Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07676314691714117101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-65809739453626086822011-12-22T11:26:01.964-05:002011-12-22T11:26:01.964-05:00Interested in the comments as I have a favorite Th...Interested in the comments as I have a favorite Thai here in Cincinnati. I love the cuisine and the curries which are a lot different, and lighter, than some Indian ones. <br /><br />Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all!"Thaied Up" in Montgomery OHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-41782328369936311752011-12-22T10:46:48.446-05:002011-12-22T10:46:48.446-05:00I think I've been to every Thai place in the I...I think I've been to every Thai place in the Indianapolis area and Thai Spice on County Line Road is hands down my favorite. The owner is actually the sister of the owner of Siam Square, but I think Thai Spice is SO much better. <br /><br />They give you a complementary appetizer of the fried tofu which i like. You're right though, "medium" can sometimes be pretty intense.Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-84199180725720773252011-12-22T09:36:57.758-05:002011-12-22T09:36:57.758-05:00We just tried Thai Orchid at 82nd/I-69 on Monday. ...We just tried Thai Orchid at 82nd/I-69 on Monday. We actually intended to go to Thai Taste but didn't realize they were closed on Mondays (they don't have a website, which is a shame). Thai Orchid serves a small shredded cabbage salad before the meal with crumbled peanuts and a sweet vinegar dressing. I had the drunken noodles with tofu "medium hot." It was really tasty and accurately spiced. Everyone in our party seemed pleased with their order and we will definitely return. I need to try a curry next so I can really compare!<br /><br />I like Thai Taste and appreciate that they have a vegetarian buffet the first Thursday of every month. Last time I was there, I had one of the curries and they also had unique ice cream flavors.<br /><br />Siam Square is usually our go-to Thai place, though. Hopefully that doesn't make me sound like I only go to places that are trendy and have perfect English, as Sarah suggests. I like to think I am a bit more open-minded than that. We live in Northern Indianapolis and sometimes it's just nice to be downtown and away from all the malls, so maybe that's part of the reason? Regardless, I always enjoy my meal at Siam Square.frangstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04674774084627257891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-43470464031441436142011-12-22T09:12:36.784-05:002011-12-22T09:12:36.784-05:00Thai Orchid!! The service is great and the food is...Thai Orchid!! The service is great and the food is excellent.Deenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-37117408283356929842011-12-22T08:45:23.240-05:002011-12-22T08:45:23.240-05:00I used to have a Thai dining club, and we went to ...I used to have a Thai dining club, and we went to about 10 local places to eat before we disbanded.<br /><br />Thai Cafe is on of my personal favorites. Their vegetables are not overcooked like many other places, and they roast their own peppers in house so you can really taste the difference. They are smoky.<br /><br />A lot of people will tell you Siam Square is the best. The food is definitely good but sometimes I wonder if it is popular because it is a little Americanized; the menu is in perfect English, the interior is in trendy colors, etc. I have gotten some pretty rude service there which is a turn off.<br /><br />Jasmine Thai, Thai Orchid and Sawaadee are good. I don't care for Thai Taste, Thai Papaya, or Thai Lanna.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240402494577070232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-67923216192271879082011-12-22T08:08:47.702-05:002011-12-22T08:08:47.702-05:00Uggh, how I wish there was really good Thai to be ...Uggh, how I wish there was really good Thai to be found in Indy. Thai Cafe was our first try when we moved here, as it was then just down the street. But it has never impressed, on multiple attempts.<br /><br />We always try Tom Kha, and every local version we've had is either sickeningly sweet or full of badly overcooked protein. <br /><br />Indy should be a city that can pull this off!Katy @ KatySheCookshttp://katymcarter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-63247838143271836172011-12-22T07:49:51.477-05:002011-12-22T07:49:51.477-05:00Thai Taste in Castleton is good - especially like ...Thai Taste in Castleton is good - especially like their cold spring rolls and green curries.<br /><br />Sawasdee on 86th street is also very good. I've had the roasted duck curry there and enjoyed it.<br /><br />BTW - I am with you on the soup at Thai Cafe'. It doesn't need any protein in it; it is a good way to start a meal and "cleanse the palate."Lounoreply@blogger.com