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| - Since returning from my trip to Thailand, I like to think I've developed a more discerning taste for Thai food. Nicky's Thai had been on my list for awhile and was the first place my boyfriend and I decided to try upon returning from our trip.
We walked in without a reservation and had no trouble being seated right away. The place is completely packed with decorations that look like they came straight from a Thai marketplace...buddhas, apsara dancers, elephants, and peacocks in gleaming gold nearly everywhere you look. It's a beautiful and authentic space that really sets the mood for the delicious Thai food you are about the consume.
I decided to go with one of the Chef Specials, the Salmon Mango Curry. Probably not the most authentic dish, but I was still a little burned out on Thai food (the boyfriend was not). It was a nice-sized piece of grilled salmon smothered with veggies and mango and topped with a green curry sauce. The amount of mango was a little overwhelming, which made for a very sweet dish. I enjoyed it nonetheless but would probably choose a curry dish next time. My boyfriend went with the Massaman Curry with Tofu. It was full of chunks of fried tofu, potato, and pineapple and topped with peanuts. Very rich and flavorful! I also loved that the curry and rice came served in big fancy golden dishes.
The portions were huge, we easily had enough left over for two lunches the next day. I was still a little burned out on Thai desserts, but I look forward to trying their Mango with Sticky Rice and Deep Fried Bananas with Ice Cream in the future. This is a great little piece of Thailand in downtown Pittsburgh, and I can't wait to bring my friends and family in to experience the exotic cuisine!
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