Wednesday, December 19, 2007

A revelation...nay an epiphany

There is Benedict Arnold, Vidkun Quisling, and then there's me. But hey, this is worth the title of traitor. As great as Orchids Thai is, Thai Bistro in New Port Richey is even more amazing. The curry is rich enough to knock your sox off, the Pad Thai is perfection on a plate. Owners Preecha Paksupun, Sakulyut Sivarak, and Pawida Wipawaburt have got a real winner here! I've tried about four dishes there so far thanks to Gino the halfsies king and they are all amazing. Lunches come with a salad or appetizer. Last time they gave Gino and I these little fried, filled won-ton things that were amazing! Lunchtime soup is a little bland, though obviously homemade. Cilantro or lemongrass might help. So now Gino and I have the task of establishing ourselves as regulars all over again.

WHERE: 5414 Main St., New Port Richey
WHEN: Lunch ($4.95-$6.95) 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; dinner ($5.95-$16.95) 4 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
RESERVATIONS: Recommended evenings, especially weekends. Call (727) 815-8600.

The menu may be found at: http://www.efloridacoupons.com/p_rest_thaibistro_menu.htm

Definitely 5 forks or spoons or whatever I'm using to gauge delicacies these days.