2011年2月21日 星期一

Tucked away in the Greenwood Centre

Tucked away in the Greenwood Centre


Tucked away in the Greenwood Centre shopping complex,It is possible to buy cheap Panerai watches . next to Uraku, red paper lanterns light the intimate dining room of Day's Pad Thai. Several four-top tables line one wall of freshly carved light wood benches. The illuminated-window decorations create an simplistic, hip dining atmosphere that could easily transport diners to Asia -- if not for the flat screen TV hanging above one exit and smooth jazz pumping through the stereo.

While I am not a fan of televisions in restaurants and smooth jazz in general, I am a fan of Day's Pad Thai. So much so, I name it the best Thai restaurant in Northwest Ohio.

On our first visit to Day's Pad Thai, the host and server Jake warmly welcomed my husband and me, and after seating us Jake cheerfully explained the menu as well as described the many types of sake available. Heeding Jake's advice we opted for the house sake; smooth and warm, it was a perfect choice on a frigid night. After giving us a few moments to settle in and study the menu, Jake returned and eagerly answered our questions. Quality service is essential to any dining experience, and it was a joy to finally encounter an intelligent server who understands the menu and who can articulate flavor profiles. Hats off to Day's Pad Thai for emphasizing service. We followed Jake's educated, excellent recommendations and ordered steamed dumplings -- three pork and three veggie -- for an appetizer ($4.99).

Day's dumplings strike a perfect balance between dough and filling. The dough was silky yet firm, which let the flavors in the filling shine. The vegetable filling has a delightful crunch while the heat and salt in the pork filling sang on the palate. The soy dipping sauce with added spices brought together the flavors into a perfect bite.Threading of schedule 40 pvc pipe is not a recommended practice due to insufficient wall thickness.

For his entree, my husband followed Jake's recommendation and ordered Pad Thai with beef ($10.99). (Every entrée can be served mild, medium or hot; my husband and I admire heat quite a bit so we both chose medium for our meals.) Day's interpretation of this traditional Thai noodle dish is spot on. The grilled flavor of the beef perfectly accompanied the velvety texture of the noodles and the crunch of the bean sprouts, green onions and peanuts. For the record, I had insane food envy through the entire meal; it was the best Pad Thai I have ever eaten, and I've had fantastic Pad Thai in Cleveland and Chicago.

I selected Gang Keaw Warn (Green Curry) with chicken ($10.99). The curry was smoky and velvety, an excellent sauce for the succulent chicken and fresh eggplant and zucchini. A delightful balance of textures and flavors, the green curry presented a refreshing escape from the soups that most Thai curries become. Served with white rice, this dish was an ideal portion for one. In the future, I will try Gang Pha (Jungle Curry), which comes with a plethora of fresh vegetables, lemon grass, lime leaves, galanga, and cilantro--another dish highly recommended by Jake.

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