Cafe Equator (Thai)
Tried the pad thai from Cafe Equator in Metairie last night: wow! Complex, flavorful, not swimming in peanut butter. I used to live in New York where Thai restaurants are everywhere, and usually very good. This dish was as good or better than any rendition of pad thai I got up there.
Anybody been to this restaurant? What do you think? I didn't eat in, so I can't comment on the service or ambience, but it looked crowded for a Monday after a rainstorm.
By HalfShell
on Nov 17, 2009 07:52 AM
View »
Video
We consider it one of Metairie's (relatively few) gems; it's our favorite spot for Thai. Ambience is just ok--not horrible, not great. A close second for good food (not much ambience here, either) is also in Metairie, maybe it's Kenner--Siam or Cafe Siam--in the TJMaxx-anchored shopping center.
Permalink | Reply
Siamese on Vets. also in that strip is Sandro's Trattoria.
Permalink | Reply
went here often w/ my lunch crowd, definitely a fan.
their lunch dishes are also quite pleasing. great tom soups as well.
Permalink | Reply
Only been once. Thought it was mediocre.
Permalink | Reply
Another thumbs up from me. I really enjoy Cafe Equator.
Permalink | Reply
Food is not bad, but the portions are small.
Permalink | Reply
havent been for dinner but the lunch portions seemed good.
Permalink | Reply
I had pad thai for dinner. Had to put half of it in the fridge for the next day. That was enough food for me. Can't comment on other dishes.
Permalink | Reply
I go there all the time. I love it for lunch. Havent been for dinner. But their lunch specials are great!
Permalink | Reply