Tonight, after a disappointing viewing of a potential condo, we decided to try out Tamarind Seed Thai Bistro (formerly just Tamarind Thai Bistro) in it's new location at Colony Square. If you overlook the extra parking effort and cost ($7) of the garage, the experience was excellent.
I was a little worried when the hostess asked if we had reservations (which we didn't), especially since the restaurant seemed pretty full, but fortunately they seated us immediately. The new design was light and open, but our table still seemed quiet and cozy.
The low point of the evening was the by-the-glass wine list, which, with choices like Clos du Bois & Sterling, was a little too risky. We decided to play it safe with a Singha Thai beer, which came out ice cold and turned out to be an excellent choice on a hot evening.
Derek immediately spotted the Green Papaya Salad (a favorite of ours that doesn't make it to most Thai restaurants), and we knew we wanted Basil Rolls, but were stumped for our main course. As soon as I heard "three flavored chili sauce" was part of one of the specials, I was sold (and fortunately, my wonderful husband couldn't deny me my favorite sauce).
The basil rolls were served a little differently than usual, looking more like sushi than basil rolls and served with a yellow sauce, but they were just as fresh and flavorful as ever. The papaya salad was light and flavorful, with slices of juicy and delicious lemongrass chicken on the side. Our main dish of sea bass and vegetables in the Thai version of sweet and sour sauce rounded out the meal.
The Assessment: Tamarind, in it's new location, hasn't changed a bit. The service, food and atmosphere is still great, and we'll definitely be back for more.
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