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The joy of sharing food after fasting!
Breaking fast at Iftar in Ramadan *Iftar – is the meal eaten at the time of sunset or Maghreb in the Islamic month of Ramadan. At this time the person who is fasting opens his/her fast by eating a date … read more
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Coffee
Heavenly, fresh, moist, donuts which melt in your mouth! Krispy Kreme donuts are so delicious, one can’t describe it, you just have to eat it! And if you haven’t eaten Krispy Kreme’s original glazed donuts, you haven’t tasted good donuts … read more
Exciting day at Faradays Kitchen Store
Abundance of Flowers, sunny walls, eye catching displays of dinner ware, cooking pots and kitchen goods; walls of specialty knives; pot racks with shiny copper and steel pots, pans and woks; niches of coffee, tea and espresso makers; interestingly unique … read more
Mesmerised by Exotic Fruits at HEB, Austin!
Today was just going to be a quick visit to the grocery store to pick up some fresh produce, but I was floored by the kind of exotic fruits available in HEB grocery that my foodie eye was mystified by … read more
Thai Spice- A perfect place for lunch.
Thai Spice, Lakeway, is great place to go for lunch. I have almost always gone there for lunch rather than dinner, since the options at lunch time are impressive. We have met friends here for lunch, celebrated birthday lunches, or just felt like eating Thai and made it to this place for lunch!
The best time to eat here is lunch time because, this place offers an appetizer/sushi buffet at noon which can be your exclusive lunch or if you prefer to order from the menu, you get a chance to taste the sushi, the appetizers, and the soup offered in the buffet besides your order from the menu!
I love to try the soup of the day; sometimes its Tom kha, or Egg drop or Hot and Sour or many other options, but all are good, especially the Tom Kha. The salad too is fresh and eaten with the peanut sauce as dressing it’s the most delightful salad. The Sushi options are so many that my children love the ability to try different ones offered. Besides this, in the buffet are appetizers like spring rolls or fritters which are all delicious treats.
One of my visits to Thai Spice was with my kids when their school had a holiday. All of us in our family love Thai food; and my kids love Thai food and Sushi, which makes their day!
On this visit, we were lucky to get our order taken by the owner Tut Vicha himself , who is a simple and modest man. He loved the enthusiasm of my girls who ordered spicy versions of their Pad Thai and Pad Kee Mao. I too of course ordered the spicier version of Basil Sea Food curry. Till our orders came, we picked up our favorite sushi and soup and enjoyed our delicious lunch.
Any authentic Thai restaurant can be rated with the Pad Thai they serve, and Thai Spice gets it perfectly scrumptious. The Pad Kee Mao was equally delicious and my girls loved the spicy version of their specialties very much.. The Basil Seafood Curry I ordered had a good amount of shrimp, squid, scallops and mussels, and with extra spice like I asked it was distinctively flavorsome and delectable.
We have gone there many times to this location in Lakeway and have recommended it to many more. But we will remember this wonderful afternoon spent eating great Thai food in a nice ambiance with my lovely girls.
Cuisine: Thai
Rating: ****
Website: http://thaispiceaustin.com/
Location: Lakeway
2121 Lohmans Crossing Blvd.Suite 500 lakeway,Texas 78734
(512) 263-2221
Foods Reviewed:
- Pad Thai- Rice noodles,egg, bean sprouts, green onion, cilantro, and ground peanuts
- Pad Kee Mao- Rice Noodles, Tomato, jalapeno, garlic, chilis, bamboo, broccoli, Chinese broccoli, and basil
- Basil Sea food curry – shrimp, squid, scallop,mussels, green bean,mushrooms,onion,red bell pepper, jalapenos,garlic and basil with rice
- Appetizer Buffet ( Sushi, Soup, Salad, spring rolls)
Spice Up Your Health and Fitness
This article below on the benefits of Spice for Health and Fitness written by Birjis Adeni Rashed was published in Austin Fit Magazine , November 2012 http://www.austinfitmagazine.com/November-2012/Spice-Up-Your-Health-and-Fitness/ You work out regularly, exercise is your life ritual, and fitness is your … read more
Mortar and Pestle
Mortar and pestle is quite an important and efficient kitchen tool with a history before any grinders, blenders, food processors or choppers became an essential appliance in homes. Recollecting my childhood home in Hyderabad, India, I remember our home had … read more
Franklin Barbecue -A Review
Having heard about Franklin BBQ from all sources of media, TV, magazines as the Best Brisket in America…. we finally stood in the long lines to experience this phenomenon …… its truly the best brisket I have tasted and nothing can be more perfect that this juicy, crisp, delicious brisket. read more