Cuisine:

• Thai

Tiny Thai Description:
Winooski's culinary renaissance marches on and the roundabout by the river smells of lemon grass. While tourists crowd overrated joints on Church Street, locals can dine on authentic curry just over the town line for half the price. At first pass, bowls of pad thai and pad kee mao (drunken noodle) seemed uninspired, but this no-frills corner spot has improved with each visit. Swap out pedestrian spring rolls for the unusual flavors of a kai jeow omelet, or tempura sweet potato. Plates come unadorned, letting the food speak for itself. Don't miss the peppery, coconut embrace of massaman curry---a lesson in exotic comfort food. And for a real treat, order a glass of the deceptively spicy ginger iced tea before diving chopsticks-first into a bowl of nam prik pao (chili paste with basil, ground into warm rice). It's like skydiving for the taste buds. Service is consistently slow, so clear your evening agenda and bring a crisp bottle of Riesling (the restaurant has no liquor license, but will chill your wine).


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