Ayada Thai
Given that I have written about the "decline" of Sripraphi (I am in the its really declined camp) its only fair to write about a place I think is so much better, Ayada Thai.
Its much more MY style; small (8 tables?), intimate, super clean, fresh wonderfully spiced food, and super nice service.
Its nice to have found a place I can trust will give me carefully prepared dishes.
Oh, and across the street is this lovely place....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arnade/4...
Makes you wonder what Woodside Nightmares are like....
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Ayada
77-08 Woodside Ave, Queens, NY 11373
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bigjeff
Sep 9, 2010 06:46 PM
recent notes here (from an old thread):
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Polecat
Aug 8, 2010 03:41 PM
Ayada is also right up the street from my accupuncturist, the legendary Dr. Moon. There's no missing the storefront - big, lifesize, stuffed bear in the window. Ayada's food is exactly the type of fare Moon warns me off of. Alas, I never learn. I had a terrific seafood som tam there a few weeks ago - best I've tried to date.The spicing was potent, and interacted beautifully with the sour and the slightly sweet, but it was the seafood that I came away remembering. It was amazingly fresh -like they had a fish market in the back. I agree that it's a nice, intimate joint. The proprietress is very nice, gracious and solicitous of opinions.
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Ayada
77-08 Woodside Ave, Queens, NY 11373›4 Replies-
re: Polecat
driggs
Aug 9, 2010 07:22 AM
Yes, the seafood seems to be what they pride themselves on. As you said, the spicing is just right; it aint heat for heat sake.
I know it aint very adventures, but since I got kids, the Chicken Satay and Phad Thai here are pretty damn good. The peanut sauce is finger licking good. That is one standby that Sri has really fallen on. Even my kids notice it.
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