To dispel the notion that all food in Israel is Kosher, one must simply head to Tel-Aviv. Of course, every city has restaurants that serve the non-Jewish population but Tel-Aviv is the crown jewel where some of the best restaurants in the world can be found. One such example is a truly authentic Thai restaurant a block away from the famed white-sand beaches that the city is famous for.
Thai House has been a Tel-Aviv establishment since pretty much the day they opened. Every Thai restaurant that opens will always be compared to it and its popularity only increased in the years when Israelis discovered Thailand to be the perfect vacation spot for them.
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One of their famous appetizers that is a must is the Pak Bong Pai Deng. A dish whose description (and appearance) does it an injustice. The dish is made out of ‘Morning Glory leaves’ (reminiscent of spinach) sautéed with sauce and garlic. It is most definitely one of the best dishes Tel-Aviv has to offer.
The leaves retain the crunchy texture and the combination between them and the sauce creates a burst of flavors of the kind you close your eyes and try to recreate the next day as well. Add to that appetizer another one called som tam, a spicy papaya salad with tomatoes and peanuts in a fish sauce that was light and delicious and you have the early makings of a memorable meal.
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A popular main course dish is the large order of crispy ribs in a sweet and sour sauce - which are no less than perfect. The fat-filled ribs feel like they were cooked for hours and then browned on the outside, creating an explosion of textures and flavors. First the crunch of the outer part and then the inconceivable softness of the meat. Along with them, a papaya soup was served, in which the meat is also cooked, which gives it a delicate flavor that blends really well with the ribs.
An amazon recommended side dish would be the Tala Padhualpa, a great dish of shrimp, squid and mussels in oyster sauce, served with steamed rice. Every bite of the dish takes you directly to the Thai islands. padsayo, which is browned rice noodles sautéed with cane (another Thai vegetable reminiscent of spinach) is also an amazing side that cannot be missed.
Thai House as a whole is another classic example of Israelis' curiosity and respect for other cuisines and the constant desire to perfect them.
