Molly B.
Yelp
The coconut rich flavors of Thailand always usher me into a wonderful kind of universe, a place where I can count on simmering curries and Tom Yum soup to cure the week's work deadlines and pressures. Silom is named for the Bang Rak (literal translation: Village of Love) district in Bangkok, Thailand, a place known for its vivacious night life and elegant dining. It's undoubtedly a hidden gem in Atlanta, and an amazing romantic spot if you're looking for a date night excursion (the tables are lit with candles and beautiful tableware).
We ordered the chicken Tom Kha Gai soup, a creamy chicken coconut soup, served in a flaming pot! This was followed by green curry, complemented by its fresh basil, eggplant, and green chili curry palette. We brought our friends who had never tried Thai food before and they loved everything we tried! The crowd favorite was the drunken noodle - you can choose your spice level for all the dishes, so make sure you order on the lowest level if you're not accustomed to spice.
Thai food is both sweet and savory and largely influenced by the culinary traditions of India. The rise of Thai food has grown tremendously within the past 15 years, and can trace its popularity origins back to the 1980s in LA, when Madonna used to frequent Thai restaurants and fans followed suit. While Thai food has been catered to suit Western demographics, like many other intercultural dining options in the States, it harkens the immigrant experience and the bravery of their pursuits, challenges, and well-earned accomplishments. We can all be brought to the table and enjoy a good meal together, but l always want to honor the people who gave me a seat at the table to begin with - because it was their seat first