JeffB wrote:...with steamed veggies and the king of the Thai dips, smelling like love and death.
laikom wrote:Haha, that's funny about the pink sign. At first I thought they just stole the sign from Rainbow Clothing stores, but upon further investigation the lettering is slightly different.
I'm glad to hear your parents enjoyed the meal, and you as well!
ronnie_suburban wrote:
Salted Crab Dip
This was a new one for me. Pigmon ordered it and I think he learned about it from laikom. It was salty and spicy, and contained whole pieces of salted crab shell, which were great for sucking on as they contained a good hit of salt and some of the dip liquid. We also dipped the blanched broccoli and carrots. Great stuff.
laikom wrote:ronnie_suburban wrote:
Salted Crab Dip
This was a new one for me. Pigmon ordered it and I think he learned about it from laikom. It was salty and spicy, and contained whole pieces of salted crab shell, which were great for sucking on as they contained a good hit of salt and some of the dip liquid. We also dipped the blanched broccoli and carrots. Great stuff.
It was I who notified PIGMON about the dip. Its name is Lon Phu Kem. I usually don't often chew on the salted crabs when they're in Som Tum, but when cooking into this sauce they take on a great flavor. I also think this is a great dish!
laikom wrote:I do think it would be better with some other veggies. I have no problem with the broccoli, but the crinkle cut carrots and baby corn could be replaced with some raw Thai eggplant and okra for example. While it's called a dip, I couldn't find a way to dip anything in there and have it adhere to the veggies. Maybe it is meant to be eaten with a spoon rather than literally dipped? Further research is in my future.
spinonejay wrote:On this Tuesday night at 7pm, I tried to order delivery. The phone was busy and I got a "no voicemail setup" message. Called the second time, same result. Called a third time, got through and placed a order!! At some point, the quality of the food will be outweighed by the quirkiness of the business operation.
JeffB wrote:NB, Rainbow is one of the few places with namprik pla tun on the regular menu. Two cartoonishly-cute salted mackerel, quickly deep fried, with steamed veggies and the king of the Thai dips, smelling like love and death. Not for the casual pad thai fan.
Edit: I just realized that I'd pointed this out back when Rainbow opened. Well, still true but I hadn't seenanyone mention it in the glowing threads. A very nice version.
boudreaulicious wrote:Wait til you all see what's coming...
boudreaulicious wrote:Thanks to David Hammond for a little preview into what's been happening at Rainbow--soon, the space will hopefully be as comfortable and welcoming as the food is delicious! Stay tuned!
http://resto.newcity.com/2015/02/16/turning-the-tables-when-patrons-serve-the-restaurant/