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Thai Food
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Sussex Nomad
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So wrong, but it is a palate thing. I agree the curries aren't great, but not sweet at all, again, probably a difference in taste. Coconut based food is just fantastic, I love it. I am from a Burmese background so very close to Thai food. Try the noodle dishes, they are so good. Plenty of lemon, although lemon grass in food can be a pain. Thai food is excellent, although I do agree, give me a ruby over Thai any day.
Is it PotG?
Thrifty non-licker
A seafood one is opening soon in Newhaven......Kipper Thai. Or is that Stockers now when he asks for Typhoo?
Billy the Fish
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Didn't really rate kemp thai that much. It's not bad but I've had much better in this country.
Thai brasserie opposite the town hall is much better, but not sure if they do take away.
If it's your first time trying it I would stay safe and order a Pad Thai a Red curry and rice and share it all between you.
Thai vs Indian vs Chinese is a silly argument. They're all very different and each had it's own merits.
Thai brasserie opposite the town hall is much better, but not sure if they do take away.
If it's your first time trying it I would stay safe and order a Pad Thai a Red curry and rice and share it all between you.
Thai vs Indian vs Chinese is a silly argument. They're all very different and each had it's own merits.
Sussex Nomad
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Lemongrass in Crawley is great.
Actually work for the Brighton branch so obv but biased but Kempthai is up there with one of the nicest in Brighton(obv not the best but not far off!!).
As above I dnot actually like Thai curries as find them too runny and would much prefer a thick Indian curry!!
Best dishes from Kempthai imo are in no particular order:
Pad Thai
Moo Grob
Laab Gai
Som Tum
Yum Nam Tok
Thai Fried Rice
Starters are alright with the Salt and Pepper Squid being lovely along with good old Chicken Satay.
Enjoy and again as above what can u loose trying it once?
As above I dnot actually like Thai curries as find them too runny and would much prefer a thick Indian curry!!
Best dishes from Kempthai imo are in no particular order:
Pad Thai
Moo Grob
Laab Gai
Som Tum
Yum Nam Tok
Thai Fried Rice
Starters are alright with the Salt and Pepper Squid being lovely along with good old Chicken Satay.
Enjoy and again as above what can u loose trying it once?
SIMMO SAYS
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Well said.
BensGrandad
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That is what comes from being a novice and not knowing so asking for advice.
Raleigh Chopper
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Love Indian & Chinese and most of us know the dishes well enough to order what you want from the menu and know what you are getting.
With Thai if you are not a regular consumer you must carefully read the menu to see the ingredients or you may be dissapointed or in the toilet. Ask the waiter what you want and ask them to calm down on the chilli, they should always oblige. I love Thai but still spend ages scanning the menu.
We have a great street food stall down here and some great Thai restaurants.
One of the best I have had though was in Eastbourne, can't remember the name but it was not far from the station.
Also Malaysian food is delicious. See also Sri Lankan fish curries.
Luckily I adore coconut.
With Thai if you are not a regular consumer you must carefully read the menu to see the ingredients or you may be dissapointed or in the toilet. Ask the waiter what you want and ask them to calm down on the chilli, they should always oblige. I love Thai but still spend ages scanning the menu.
We have a great street food stall down here and some great Thai restaurants.
One of the best I have had though was in Eastbourne, can't remember the name but it was not far from the station.
Also Malaysian food is delicious. See also Sri Lankan fish curries.
Luckily I adore coconut.
Tom Bombadil
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I am fasting today. Should not have opened this thread.
So do I, coconut tastes scrumptious.
Er, what? I would say the equivalent is pad thai noodles.
Tom Bombadil
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Erawan is very good, just don't expect much elbow room.
- Jul 7, 2003
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Not been to the takeaway yet BG but have been to Lemongrass on the Broadway many times.
Don't be fooled by the post suggesting Thai food is all sweet, or coconut based. Not a big fan of coconut here, and I love Thai food. I find it lighter than Chinese for whatever reason. Yes, it can be hot, but that very much depends on the dishes, and is usually indicated on the menus. It certainly is at Lemongrass. You should give that a go.
Failing that, if you get the takeaway, let me know what it's like...
Don't be fooled by the post suggesting Thai food is all sweet, or coconut based. Not a big fan of coconut here, and I love Thai food. I find it lighter than Chinese for whatever reason. Yes, it can be hot, but that very much depends on the dishes, and is usually indicated on the menus. It certainly is at Lemongrass. You should give that a go.
Failing that, if you get the takeaway, let me know what it's like...
Indeed, though we were the only people in there before the game on Saturday and it's half the price at lunchtime.
Magic Sponge
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Not to be confused with Lemongrass in Haywards Heath which is very good also, same name but no connection I believe.
Raleigh Chopper
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Shocking! When I make my own Green Curry I use a good paste but always add a splash of Nam Pla and a dessert spoon of sugar, it makes a big difference. I prefer it with Prawns, those raw jumbo jobbies £10 for 3 packs in Farmfoods.