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| - This restaurant was another Thai restaurant before it was renovated and made into its current form as Isaan Der. The Thai restaurant that was in its place previously was really good, but rarely if ever had any customers inside.
When Isaan Der opened, my partner and I were unsure if it would live up to its former place. We walked by and always said things like, "We will have to go there sometime." On Friday, we threw caution to the wind and decided to go for it.
The dining room was bustling and packed, but the service was attentive and kind. The dining room is a bit dark, but nothing that makes visibility an issue. The menu is great for vegetarians, which my partner just recently switched over to. We ordered spring rolls, which were fresh and had a delicious peanut sauce to pair alongside it.
For our mains, we ordered the tofu pad thai which was creamy and delicious. The portion size for the $15 price point was also quite substantial. We also ordered one of their curries, the Gaeng Massaman ($15) which is a peanut and tamarind curry with sweet potatoes, cardamom, and deep fried onions. Paired alongside an order of jasmine rice, it was rich and intensely flavored.
We went home with our bellies fully and both so impressed with everything they had on the menu. We will totally be back to visit and this could absolutely complete with Chef Nuit Regular's own thai restaurants. LOOK OUT!
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