TUE Thai

3

I really wanted to like this place. The decor was achingly hip, with low lighting, a good soundtrack and boldly designed menus. It looked like the food on offer was a bit more adventurous than most Thai joints, in fact there wasn't any Pad Thai displayed prominently on the menu. The focus seemed to be more on "Kitchen" specials, with a good number of duck dishes and a liberal use of fruits and ingredients like tamarind. Ultimately the food left something to be desired - I had the Tamarind Sesame Chicken. The concept was good, basically a twist on Sweet and Sour Chicken with some bok choy and onions, but the chicken was overcooked to the point of being inedible. However, the lemongrass drink that I had was lively and light, with just the right amount of sweetness.

I really want to give this place another chance, so I'll keep it mind - but for now it really only deserves 1.5 stars.