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| - Now, I'm not an expert on thai cuisine. I'm not an expert on anything really. But I know what I like. In this instance, I like this place.
Wild Thaiger is located a few blocks north of the Heard Museum. As such, it's wonderfully convenient to go here for a bite then wander down to see some American Indian history and artwork. This was exactly what brought me there last night.
I was seated immediately upon arrival. The server cheerily came over and, when my first beer selection was out, suggested a few options that I might also enjoy. I like getting suggestions on food and drink from people who obviously have some knowledge and care about the subject. I was not disappointed. The Thai beer I had was wonderful. Unsurprisingly, much better than the standard American swill.
Being that this was my first time here, I had to order something from the house specials section. I decided on the Jungle Love (insert 70s funk music here). A dish of primarily "exotic" vegetables and thin sliced wild boar in a very spicy red broth. It was superb. The boar, which I'd never had before, was not the core of the dish but still quite flavorful. It added a great contrast to the mass of vegetables in the pot. I'll be honest, I'm not sure half of what I ate in there, but it was all good. Good, and spicy. Not the immediate burn you get from some hot food, but the seething heat that only makes you sweat and your lips burn when you're more than half done. It was exquisite.
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