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| - My friends and I decided to eat here this past Saturday around 9pm, just to kill some time before we went upstairs to Airia Nightclub. We were a group of five and since there was an hour wait for a table, we opted to sit at the bar.
Food:
I didn't have time to peruse the menu since I was too busy chatting, so I chose the first thing that caught my eye - the New Wave Pad Thai ($13.99). The other gals ordered the Korean Sizzling Salmon ($14.99), Thai Mussel Bowl ($11.99), Spicy Ahi Tuna Tempura Roll ($9.99), and the same Pad Thai dish.
I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion of my New Wave Pad Thai; it was enough to feed at least two as a full meal. There were plenty of chicken breast chunks and shrimp. The sauce was a bit on the tart side, and although not a groundbreaking dish, I enjoyed the flavor. (See pics.)
The portions for the Spicy Ahi Tuna Tempura Roll and Thai Mussel Bowl were also generous. I tried a piece of the sushi roll and was not impressed; the "tempura" was too crunchy, probably a result of being over-fried.
Drinks:
Four of us tried the Forbidden Dragon (looks like a Mojito / $7.99) and the other tried the Frozen Thai Mai (not Mai Thai, mind you / $7.99). The Forbidden Dragon consisted of pineapple rum, mint, lime juice, pineapple juice, and was served with a floater (shot) of absinthe. My drink wasn't strong enough for my taste, but still, I liked the flavor - had a hint of licorice (from the absinthe).
Pros:
- quick and attentive service by bar staff
- generous food portions at reasonable prices
- interesting menu with lots of choices
- located downstairs from Airia Nightclub
Cons:
- lack of ambiance (too bright and smoke/noise from the casino floor filtered in through the open spaces where windows should have been)
- not enough alcohol in the specialty drinks
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