An unexpected evening out in Canberra
A friend called me unexpectedly one Monday night and asked me out for dinner. Now I usually don’t like going out on a Monday night, not really sure why but I just like to come home from work, go for a walk with my little dog and then rest up. But I decided to go out and we went up to my local restaurant area and found my absolute favourite Chinese dumpling restaurant closed, so we decided on the restaurant next door which serves Thai food.
Service was excellent during the whole evening and we enjoyed sitting around for quite a few hours chatting and eating lovely Thai food.
We shared our main meals but ordered separate entrees. I ordered the tofu with peanut sauce (delicious – perhaps a little too much sauce though) and my friend ordered the tempura prawns with dipping sauce.
For main course, we decided to share two dishes; the vegetarian pad thai with bean sprouts, chives and crushed peanuts and the mixed vegetables and tofu with chilli jam and cashew nuts…both dishes were lovely and fresh. I really enjoy pad thai and often order it at Thai restaurants and this one was delicious especially with a squeeze of lemon. We also ordered some steamed rice which came in the lovely silver dish that is so often used at Thai restaurants to serve the rice.
A nice evening with great fresh Thai food. A place to remember to return.
Little Miss Traveller said:
Love Thai food too and peanuts especially! That silver rice pot looks very ornate too. What breed of dog do you have? We used to have a lovely West Highland White terrier – they are my favourite. I’d have another tomorrow but we are away so much that it wouldn’t be fair to miss out on home comforts.
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feralc4t said:
Haven’t had Thai in ages, maybe this weekend will break the drought 😀
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sileas said:
I looove Thai food and this looks so delicious, I’m craving some now 🙂
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Amy said:
Delicious post, Sue! It makes feel like to have Thai food for lunch today. I almost always order pad thai 🙂
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Hi Marion. I have two little dogs. One is a long haired Chihuahua and the other is a miniature fox terrier/Chihuahua. I am very fortunate in that when I travel a dear friend comes to my home to stay and look after the dogs.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Yes you should. It’s so good!!!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Ha ha. I do the same when I see photos of food in your blog.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Yes isn’t pad Thai just great Amy!!
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Gary Lum said:
It looks good Sue. I can’t go out on Monday nights. It salmon night. I’m too predictable 😂
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Little Miss Traveller said:
Oh lovely dogs Sue – so nice to return home too!
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feralc4t said:
I know, my mouth is watering already..
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vinneve said:
Nice to see a lot about foods in Canberra. I do hope I can persuade hubby to go there next year when we travel to Australia then back to NZ for a holiday. Hope you can show some places as well near your place 🙂
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Ha ha Gary. You have made me laugh.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
You must please let me know if you are coming here. Yes I would love to show you around. It’s a small city but if you are coming to Australia it’s worth a visit definitely. It would be so nice to meet you.
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twobrownfeet said:
We first visited Thailand way back in 2007. During our recent layover, we spent couple of hours in Bangkok airport. I had forgotten how fantastic Thai flavours are. 🙂 The food shots look divine!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you very much. Nice to visit Thailand. A lovely place and you are right ‘fabulous food’.
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vinneve said:
🙂 I would love to meet you too!
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