My first real Thai experience since moving to Greensboro
could not have been more wonderful. As I was seated beside a colorful, lush garden, I
hadn’t quite braced myself for the outstanding flavors I was about
to enjoy. Sipping on Thai Tea – black tea, topped with sweet cream – and hot
Jasmine tea, my dining partner and I chose a sampler special to taste a little
bit of everything. This is the way to go here: you’re exposed to several unbelievable
flavors.
Pork Dumplings are a tasty first course, alongside a dipping
sauce with a savory umami taste. I happily dunked the wontons in, and would
have dunked my head in, too. A carrot flower provides a nice, fresh crunch, as
does the leaf lettuce the dumplings rest on.
In a timely fashion, steamed rice appeared with four small
bowls of intricately prepared entrees. What claims to be for 2 people easily
serves 3-4. My favorite, the Seafood Combination, marries Octopus, White Fish
and Shrimp with mixed vegetables – classics like Baby Corn, Bamboo Shoots and
Water Chestnuts. The depth of flavor in the broth is incredible. I couldn’t get
enough. My second favorite featured Ground Chicken that had been cooked and
seasoned with Thai Basil, Cilantro and Spring Onions. This combination will
blow your mind. I’ve never had Thai food like this.
Ka-Rhee Curry with Chicken, Potatoes and Onions is creamy
and a little sweet, lacking the heat one usually anticipates with curry. This dish set
the best on top of the steamed rice, which soaked in all that rich broth.
Chicken with Cashews, Spring Onions and Carrots would have been wonderful, had
we not experienced the other three dishes. This was the least exciting, but
still tasty. I adore the delightful crunch of a nut in my Thai food.
Dessert is one of my favorite things about Thai cuisine.
Coconut Ice Cream is much like a sorbet. It’s heavenly. Luscious. Divine. Use
the fried sweet sticks it comes with to shovel it into your mouth, as opposed
to a spoon. Savor it. The perfectly rounded scoop melts beautifully on the
clear dish.
The ultimate Thai dessert is Sticky Sweet Rice with Mango.
My sweetie introduced this to me on an early date, and I’ve been sold (on both)
ever since. The sweet and savory combination in the rice is indescribable.
Notes of honey and sweetened condensed milk are present. If you haven’t tried
this, Rearn Thai and Bangkok Café both have sensational renditions of this
dish. The juicy freshness of the mango paired with the gooey, sticky rice is
perfection. I thought that mixing the coconut sorbet with the rice and mango
would make a delicious combination, but it’s just best to rotate the dishes and
enjoy each of them in their own rite.
You will be so pleased with your experience at Rearn Thai.
The friendly service, calming atmosphere and knock-your-socks off food ensure
many a repeat visit from me.
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