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| - This is my new favorite Thai restaurant. After heading to Cornish Pasty Company on a hunt for more unique desserts, we spotted Arawan and knew we had to try it. It took a couple of months, but we finally made it and are so glad we did.
The place wasn't very busy, but it certainly should be! It's got a more upscale, romantic vibe than most Thai restaurants, and all the employees were very friendly and open to giving suggestions.
We started with chicken satay, which was delicious, but that's hard to mess up. In Thailand, we love stopping by the beach for fresh fried fish but had yet to find another restaurant locally that could recreate those flavors...until now. The fried catfish was amazing with the perfect batter and a slightly spicy lemongrassy sauce that I wanted to drink. The fish is also huge so plenty of food for two or even three if you order more appetizers.
We ended with the Mango Island dessert, which was full of flavors and textures. I can't wait to try the other desserts on the menu, none of which are simple.
It seems a lot of customers are overflow from Lotus of Siam. I personally prefer the food here, although the menu isn't as extensive. I also didn't get sick after dinner like I have every time I've gone to LoS. The food tastes fantastic and is presented beautifully, making Arawan a full experience rather than just a place to eat.
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