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Jason KingPrasits Thai Northside Take Away
September 4th 2006 02:36
395 Crown Street, Surry Hills - 9332 1792
Prasits Thai Northside is the takeaway and casual eatery version of Prasits Thai Northside 2 down the street, which is unfortunately closed when we go.
Prasits is a long running Sydney institution, having moved all around the city, and currently running in Surry Hills, but retaining its north shore name.
I'm a little hesitant to pass judgement on Prasits; some things work, but others don't. And although it's better than the average Thai place, I did expect more from a place with such a history and following. Still, we didn't try the main restaurant, so maybe that has something to do with it.
The menu offers some more unusual dishes, such as Banana Flower Salad, but some land with a thud, especially the overly sweet salads. On the other hand, there are some truely spectacular dishes, such as the Tofu Tamarind. I think it's a matter of experimentation and finding the dishes you like, and sticking to what's good.
And although I don't have a photo of the Tofu Tamarind (mainly because it got eaten before a photo was possible) it was fantastic. Deep fried tofu with an unbelievably crisp outside and silky soft creamy inside is covered in a thick sweet tamarind sauce. And is delicious.
Masaman Curry with Chicken is good, but then again I've never been a big fan. However this one is lifted by the inclusion of peanuts, and crispy fried shallots.
The Prasit Stir Fry with basil, green beans, and bamboo shoots is a welcome chilli hit; the sauce is tasty and the vegetables fresh and crunchy, but the bamboo shoots cut up into tiny cubes is a bit unsettling, kind of like baby food - I much prefer the more usual long strips.
Chicken Salad has a strong peanut taste - like a chicken satay salad. Which is nice for a few mouthfuls, but after a while the sweetness becomes overpowering.
Jungle Curry is welcome after the previous sugar hit, and helps to balance the excessive sugar which is coming in the Banana Flower Salad. Peppercorns, apple eggplants and a tart but spicy sauce makes this dish work well.
I love the idea of Banana Flower salad, mostly because it's something different, and I love salads. It comes with chicken poached in coconut milk and peanut. Sounds great. And it is, for a couple of moments. But gosh, after that, it becomes like eating raw sugar.
Prasits is solid; there are some interesting specials, like the crispy fish, and I would love to try their noodle dishes. But then again, the sugar has to be toned back. It's all about balance, after all. So while it's better than the average, there just seems to be something missing to really lift it above the others.
Prasits Thai Northside is the takeaway and casual eatery version of Prasits Thai Northside 2 down the street, which is unfortunately closed when we go.
Prasits is a long running Sydney institution, having moved all around the city, and currently running in Surry Hills, but retaining its north shore name.
I'm a little hesitant to pass judgement on Prasits; some things work, but others don't. And although it's better than the average Thai place, I did expect more from a place with such a history and following. Still, we didn't try the main restaurant, so maybe that has something to do with it.
The menu offers some more unusual dishes, such as Banana Flower Salad, but some land with a thud, especially the overly sweet salads. On the other hand, there are some truely spectacular dishes, such as the Tofu Tamarind. I think it's a matter of experimentation and finding the dishes you like, and sticking to what's good.
And although I don't have a photo of the Tofu Tamarind (mainly because it got eaten before a photo was possible) it was fantastic. Deep fried tofu with an unbelievably crisp outside and silky soft creamy inside is covered in a thick sweet tamarind sauce. And is delicious.
Masaman Curry with Chicken is good, but then again I've never been a big fan. However this one is lifted by the inclusion of peanuts, and crispy fried shallots.
The Prasit Stir Fry with basil, green beans, and bamboo shoots is a welcome chilli hit; the sauce is tasty and the vegetables fresh and crunchy, but the bamboo shoots cut up into tiny cubes is a bit unsettling, kind of like baby food - I much prefer the more usual long strips.
Chicken Salad has a strong peanut taste - like a chicken satay salad. Which is nice for a few mouthfuls, but after a while the sweetness becomes overpowering.
Jungle Curry is welcome after the previous sugar hit, and helps to balance the excessive sugar which is coming in the Banana Flower Salad. Peppercorns, apple eggplants and a tart but spicy sauce makes this dish work well.
I love the idea of Banana Flower salad, mostly because it's something different, and I love salads. It comes with chicken poached in coconut milk and peanut. Sounds great. And it is, for a couple of moments. But gosh, after that, it becomes like eating raw sugar.
Prasits is solid; there are some interesting specials, like the crispy fish, and I would love to try their noodle dishes. But then again, the sugar has to be toned back. It's all about balance, after all. So while it's better than the average, there just seems to be something missing to really lift it above the others.
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