Home Thai: Piquant Curries and Simple Noodles Help Spice up Taikooli's Dining Scene

Robynne Tindall, Contributing Editor | Oct 2, 2017 1:00 pm | Add a comment | 507 reads

Taking over a space formerly occupied by Tairyo Teppanyaki as well as a short-lived farm-to-table restaurant concept, Home Thai is the latest addition to Taikooli’s third-floor dining options. Avoiding the cliché dark wood and silk decor many Thai restaurants outside of home turf opt for, Home Thai’s dining room is bright and modern, with an open kitchen dominating the front half of the restaurant. The menu, on the other hand, is an ode to classic Thai dishes, from pad Thai to satay to curries of various hues.

Said menu opens with a selection of appetizers, of which the prawn cakes (RMB 88) are the runaway hit, the four huge, greaseless deep-fried patties brimming with prawn flavor. The serving of signature tom yum soup (RMB 78) is as equally generous as the prawns and boasts a fair hit of chili (although real spice fiends will find that it’s the not fiercest version in town). This judicious use of spice is apparent throughout the menu – for example, the green curry chicken (RMB 68), which is fragrant rather than being smack-you-in-the-mouth hot. Our fellow diners also admired the curry’s vibrant green color, which speaks to the use of plenty of fresh herbs and green chilies. Complement your meal with a strong, sweet Thai iced tea (RMB 28) or a bottle of imported Chang beer (RMB 28).

Home Thai has garnered quite a following since it opened a few months ago and, while you might have to wait for a table at peak hours, service is still brisk and efficient; you could be in and out in under an hour for lunch, especially if you stick to the simple rice and noodle dishes (which also happen to be fairly keenly priced at RMB 50-60). For lunch or dinner, Home Thai is a welcome addition to the Sanlitun dining scene.

Home Thai
Daily 11.30am-10pm. S2-32, 3/F, Taikooli Sanlitun South, Chaoyang District (8435 3631)
朝阳区三里屯太古里南区3层S2-32