Word: thai
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After ascending the stairs, restaurant-goers enter an intimate dining area tastefully decorated with white Christmas lights and Thai artwork. Figures of two women carved from teak appear to dance on large black spoons that dangle from the wall. Fresh flowers decorate each table and larger displays of bright flora emerge out of flowerpots crafted from bamboo and twine. Animated images of Asian children wearing clothes straight from The Flintstone era adorn the walls, and piped in pop music plays softly in the background. Of course, the relaxed atmosphere isn’t the main draw of Smile?...
Nick, the friendly manager who immigrated to the U.S. in 1984, runs the business operation and also acts as waiter. He immediately brings my research assistant (i.e.: a friend who wanted to capitalize on FM’s complimentary dinner) and I Thai Iced Teas, a dark orange and red concoction of Thai-grown red-leafed tea, specially brewed and blended with a rich swirl of evaporated milk. While bottomless drinks aren’t advertised, Nick is known to refill empty glasses without being asked...
After my two-hour meal, I’ve been converted. I scurry off with my hunger satiated and my wallet still bulging (well, as much as a work-study wallet can bulge). While other Thai eateries consistently activate my gag reflex with their lack of value, I leave this restaurant with a Smile...
...they’re more savory and less greasy than their counterparts at the Kong. Smile’s other appetizer options include: golden triangles ($4.50), diced potato, onion and curry powder wrapped in a pastry roll; and tod mun ($4.95), minced shrimp and codfish mixed with Thai spices...
Among the most popular dishes, Nick tells us, is the uber-spicy Ka-Prao ($8.95), which consists of sautéed ground meat served in Thai-style “hot basil” chili sauce. If you enjoy breathing fire, the Yum-Nuah Spicy Beef Salad ($8.95), grilled sliced beef mixed with chili paste, cucumbers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lemongrass and a lime juice dressing, is another spicy option. For the more mild of taste, however, stick to the less seasoned house specialties such as “Chicken in Love” ($6.95), deep-fried chicken...