There is a restaurant in Summerwood that is quietly nestled
out of the way in a new strip mall. I have been hesitant to do a review on this
place because selfishly, I don’t want to risk it getting busier.
The restaurant that I would love to keep a well-hidden
secret is Thai Together, located at #70, 4005 Clover Bar Road, Sherwood Park.
As the name says, they serve Thai food. Delicious, authentic, fresh Thai food. I can honestly say I have never had a meal there that was a disappointment.
To begin with, the decor and ambience is calming and understated. Often to get really good Thai food, you have to sacrifice atmosphere. Not here. Black leather seating, stylish lighting and simple, open air understated design contribute to this oasis type feeling. Even the washrooms at Thai Together are comfortable!
The other night was no exception. We started out with some piping hot onion cakes that were fresh and gave off a tantalizing smell. A perfect start to a wonderful meal.
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| Traditional Pad Thai |
I had the traditional Pad Thai with mild spice. I am not a
huge fan of spicy food so I find this is just the right amount of zip – you can
taste the spice, but it isn’t painful to eat and your tastebuds aren’t
overpowered. You get a large serving size that you can either eat as a meal or
share with your companion.
The Pad Thai had lots of fresh vegetables and just the right
amount of tofu – I had mine with chicken and I don’t like being overwhelmed
with too much of the ‘fake’ protein. The tamarind sauce wasn’t too heavy which
allowed the noodles to carry the dish
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| Thai Together Cashew Nut Shrimp |
My husband’s dish was the Thai Together Cashew Nut Shrimp with coconut rice. He was in his glory while eating and I have to say, after snagging a couple bites, I don’t blame him.
Sweet crisp peppers pineapple, onions and baby corn cooked
in a tangy sauce. A sauce that was described as “Sweet and Sassy” – he is so
poetic! The coconut rice was sweet and just sticky enough to soak up the sauce.
As if this wasn’t enough, we decided to try the mango and
sticky rice. I don’t usually try this dish at Thai restaurants in Canada
because I have eaten in Bangkok so I know how it is supposed to taste. Although
it is easier to replicate Pad Thai, I have found restaurants struggle with the
mango and sticky rice.
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| Mango and Sticky Rice |
I was not disappointed. The rice was absolutely delicious!
It was so incredibly sweet and succulent, I could feel my blood sugar levels
rising. The mango was presented
perfectly. Because we don’t get the soft, fresh mango you find in Thailand,
they sliced it into a fan shape and added a few drops of some type of mango
dressing. If they had used a lot
of the dressing, it would have overpowered, but as it was, it was just enough
to offset the rice. Definitely a must-have.
Bonus Tip: The Curry Grouper is to-die-for-good!
In total, the meal was under $50
- Carla
Cravings offers unique food adventures that will enable you to savour a variety of dishes prepared in unique ways. On some adventures, you may learn the regional history and traditions surrounding the dishes you are enjoying, on others you may take cooking lessons, or even sample a vintage wine you have had your eye on.
- Carla
Cravings offers unique food adventures that will enable you to savour a variety of dishes prepared in unique ways. On some adventures, you may learn the regional history and traditions surrounding the dishes you are enjoying, on others you may take cooking lessons, or even sample a vintage wine you have had your eye on.
