If there is one food I never stop craving, it is Thai food. I am constantly on the hunt for some good curry. My all time favorite Thai restaurant, Thai Basil, was left behind in Phoenix when I moved out to Dallas. So I have been in desperate need of a replacement! Luckily, after a little internet research, I found one. Who knew that Googling "best Thai food in Dallas" could be such a success! So Lindsay and I decided to check out Royal Thai, and also celebrate her recent engagement :-)
When we first walked into Royal Thai, it looked like everything I would expect a Thai restaurant to look like, but definitely on the more upscale end. The restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived at about 5:30pm, but by the time we left at about 8pm, it was packed full. It was obvious from the crowd, as well as the reviews I read online, that Royal Thai has definitely made itself known in Dallas for its good food and service.
Lindsay and I started off our meal with some spring rolls ($5.50). They were the deep fried kind, which of course only added to their deliciousness. I am never really sure what sauce it is that they bring out with spring rolls, but I know that I like it!
Our main course was the Gaeng Keowan ($10.95), or green curry as most would know it. For those that are not familiar with curries, there are many different types of curry. The most popular Thai curries are green, red, yellow, and panang (peanut) curries. Each has their own unique flavor and usually a different set of vegetables as well. Thai curries are also very different than say your Indian curries. I guess I'll have to blog about an Indian restaurant soon to get into that comparison more!
Anyway, green curry has always been my favorite, and this green curry was no let down! The bowl of curry had chicken, eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, jalapenos, snow peas, and basil leaves, and of course came with a side of white rice. The dish had great flavor and the perfect amount of spiciness! The dishes are generously sized, and I thought I would be saving my leftovers for lunch the next day, but I ended up eating just about every bite. We also paired the dish with a glass of Riesling ($6.50). The sweetness of the wine was a perfect offset for the spiciness of the curry.
Overall, I can safely say that I loved this restaurant. The food was great, the atmosphere was great, and the service was great (if not too eager, I kept having to say no, don't take my food, I'm still eating!). The prices weren't bad either, spending about $20 for an appetizer, entree, and a glass of wine. I will absolutely return to this restaurant.... in fact, maybe tomorrow!
Royal Thai
5500 Greenville Avenue # 608
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 691-3555
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