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Sriracha Thai Cuisine offers classic Thai dishes with a modern culinary sensibility. The restaurant is pleasantly decorated, and the staff is authentically Thai, which adds to the welcoming atmosphere.
One should not come here expecting a deep dive into the vast treasure of Thailand's multiple regional cuisines. Instead, the restaurant focuses on the classic dishes that have become popular in the United States. However, what sets this place apart is its skillful application of modern kitchen techniques. For example, the tofu in our stir-fry was not simply tossed in, but was first battered and deep-fried before being stir-fried. This process created a wonderful texture—crispy on the outside while remaining moist on the inside—a culinary touch not commonly practiced in traditional Thai restaurants. The speed of preparation was also impressive, with our dishes arriving beautifully presented and "Instagram-ready" within minutes of ordering.
However, we were met with a significant disappointment. We found that the curry, a cornerstone of any decent Thai restaurant, is not made in-house but comes from a pre-made mix. While the resulting dish was not bad, it lacked the depth and freshness of a homemade curry. This is a crucial shortcut, especially since making curry paste is a fairly simple process that many amateur cooks undertake regularly.
This single detail is what holds the restaurant back from achieving true excellence. The kitchen's technical skill is evident, but had the restaurant committed to making its own curry, it would easily be a top-tier establishment. As it stands, it's very good, but misses the mark on a fundamental element of authentic Thai cooking.
As ordinary consumers, we are not paid or compensated in any way for this review. We offer this feedback in the hope that the restaurant will take this final step toward greatness.