Thai Town, QV

Inflation has dropped two months in a row! I have noticed a drop in the prices of some produce during grocery shopping and in some restaurants but on the whole, the average price is still much higher than pre-Covid prices. These days when I dine out, affordability and value for money is at the forefront of my mind, much more than before. 

My friend and I decided to try Thai Town in QV for dinner. She loves to eat the more exotic parts of the animal, like innards and blood. This was a dish she ordered - Deep Fried Pork Intestine ($14.90). The intestine was dry and crispy after deep frying. It comes with a spicy sauce which helps to 'rehydrate' the dish but it is not my favourite dish. 

We ordered the pork mince basil stir fry ($21) which comes on a giant platter. It is enough for three people but there is only 2 fried eggs. Pad Kra Pao is one of my favourite Thai dishes - it is easy to eat, delicious and a homey kind of comfort food for me. It was a struggle to finish the mountain of rice, so in the end we had to leave some behind. I would not have minded a little bit more chillies, which you can always request more on the side.

Thai Town is a very busy place, and ordering is through QR codes. The seats and tables are small and uncomfortable for anything other than a quick chow so if you plan on staying long then this is not the place. There is a glass case out at the front displaying the many Thai desserts available for sale, coconut and pandan being the usual ingredients. There is also a Thai grocery store and street food across from Thai Town that sells more of the same desserts.