THAI
BANGKOK CUISINE 4137 S. Carrollton 482-3606 A wide variety of red and green curries are made fresh and the degree of spiciness is up to you. For those looking to protect their palates from the fiery chili flames can opt for the Shrimp Siam, whose primary seasoning comes from lemon grass. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BANGKOK THAI 513 S. Carrollton 861-3932 The Thai hot and sour soup is a standout here, made with lemon grass, fresh lime leaves, and any meat you choose. Red curry is also a house specialty, made with big pieces of fresh Thai basil. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BASIL LEAF 1438 S. Carrollton 862-9001 The Mee Grob is a favorite at this great casual date spot; roast shrimp and chicken sauteed with fresh veggies in white wine sauce and served in a crispy noodle basket. Their dessert menu features fried banana spring rolls and Thai coconut custard served with purple sticky rice. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CAFE EQUATOR 2920 Severn Ave., Metairie 888-4772 This upscale Thai restaurant combines Asian elegance with local ingredients in dishes such as the larb gai, a spicy Thai chicken salad flavored with red onion and cilantro. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SIAM CAFE 435 Esplanade Ave. 949-1750 Upstairs the Dragon's Den is thumping with hot music, cool poetry readings and American tribal style belly dancing, but downstairs you can chill out in Siam Cafe. Many diners choose either the pad Thai or from several variations of curries, but there are also tofu and veggie dishes. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
SUKHO THAI 1913 Royal St. 948-9309; www.sukhothai-nola.com Choose from spicy Thai salads, wok dishes, curries, soups, seafood and vegetarian dishes. The seafood-roasted curry consists of shrimp, scallops, mussels and calamari cooked with pineapple, bell pepper and sweet basil in a spicy brown curry. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
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