This is the second installment of my ethnic food suggestions for Grand Rapids. Each post will have a different cuisine, at least until I run out of cuisines.
Thai
There are two Thai places I've been to that I'd recommend, although I'm sure there are several other delicious ones. I like Angel Thai, which is downtown on the corner of Monroe and Monroe Center, close to the Bigby coffee there. Service is so-so (often slow, not the most professional) but the food makes up for it! My absolute favorite place though is in Jenison. (Totally worth that drive, btw.) Bangkok Taste is on Balwin St, a little ways past the Meijer, only about 3 min from the freeway. Service and food are excellent, although their hours have recently changed (and they haven't updated their site) so if in doubt, call ahead.
If trying Thai food for the first time, Pad Thai is never a bad choice. It's kind of like the chicken tenders meal of American restaurants: on every menu, pretty basic, and yet so good. You can order whichever meat choice you'd like to go in, or there is tofu or vegetables as well. You also specify how spicy you'd like your dish. Egg drop soup is also usually a safe bet. (I'd tend to skip the soup from Angel Thai though; the one I had was disappointing to say the least. Very watery broth and dried mushrooms. And I even like mushrooms!)
I personally love the Peanut Curry Noodle with tofu. It's sweet, a little spicy, the sauce is creamy, and the portion is HUGE! (I can usually make it last three meals.) I also always get an order of Curry Fried Rice from Bangkok Taste, which is spicy but also a hint of sweetness that Indian curry tends not to have. Again, huge portion, so you can make it last. (This dish tends to come out spicier than other dishes, even if you order them the same spice level, so just be aware of that.)
Bangkok Taste does something crazy good with their tofu, it seems like it's deep-fried or something, it's crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and doesn't taste like soybeans, which for me is a definite plus. Depending on who the cook is that day, spiciness can vary, so order conservatively, since it's easier to add more than take it out if it's too hot. (I love spice but I never go more than medium.) Bangkok Taste tends to be more spicy than Angel Thai, just to keep in mind.
http://www.angelsthaicafe.com/
http://bangkoktastes.com/
Thai
There are two Thai places I've been to that I'd recommend, although I'm sure there are several other delicious ones. I like Angel Thai, which is downtown on the corner of Monroe and Monroe Center, close to the Bigby coffee there. Service is so-so (often slow, not the most professional) but the food makes up for it! My absolute favorite place though is in Jenison. (Totally worth that drive, btw.) Bangkok Taste is on Balwin St, a little ways past the Meijer, only about 3 min from the freeway. Service and food are excellent, although their hours have recently changed (and they haven't updated their site) so if in doubt, call ahead.
If trying Thai food for the first time, Pad Thai is never a bad choice. It's kind of like the chicken tenders meal of American restaurants: on every menu, pretty basic, and yet so good. You can order whichever meat choice you'd like to go in, or there is tofu or vegetables as well. You also specify how spicy you'd like your dish. Egg drop soup is also usually a safe bet. (I'd tend to skip the soup from Angel Thai though; the one I had was disappointing to say the least. Very watery broth and dried mushrooms. And I even like mushrooms!)
I personally love the Peanut Curry Noodle with tofu. It's sweet, a little spicy, the sauce is creamy, and the portion is HUGE! (I can usually make it last three meals.) I also always get an order of Curry Fried Rice from Bangkok Taste, which is spicy but also a hint of sweetness that Indian curry tends not to have. Again, huge portion, so you can make it last. (This dish tends to come out spicier than other dishes, even if you order them the same spice level, so just be aware of that.)
Bangkok Taste does something crazy good with their tofu, it seems like it's deep-fried or something, it's crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and doesn't taste like soybeans, which for me is a definite plus. Depending on who the cook is that day, spiciness can vary, so order conservatively, since it's easier to add more than take it out if it's too hot. (I love spice but I never go more than medium.) Bangkok Taste tends to be more spicy than Angel Thai, just to keep in mind.
http://www.angelsthaicafe.com/
http://bangkoktastes.com/
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