As a consequence, I have been doing more Thai style cooking at home and I have gotten pretty good at it. I could not accomplish anything worthwhile in the kitchen if I relied on Publix...where shopping is an adventure. Instead, I depend on the Thai Market and Kitchen on South Dale Mabry. Rice noodles, fish sauce, yellow bean sauce, soy sauce, and Viet chili garlic sauce are my most frequent purchases, and the Thai Market afforded me the opportunity to try what some have described as the world's most disgusting fruit.
The durian is banned from hospitals and subways in Thailand and many hotels will not allow this fruit on their properties. Samantha Brown on the Travel Channel tried the fruit and seemed to like it well enough, but Andrew Zimmern on Bizarre Foods almost barfed on TV when he tried durian. Zimmern is a puss-wad! We tried a fresh durian and found it to be rather tasty...at least when you get past the aroma.
The Thai Market also has prepared foods that you may take out or eat on the premises. The Duck Noodle Soup is probably the best I have ever consumed. It is so good I would not bother trying to cook it at home. Why try improving on perfection? Until my papayas start pooping fruit, I will still get my Som Tam from the Kitchen.
The Thai Market and Kitchen has new management, a new web site, and an expanded menu. Whether you cook Thai at home or dine out, I highly recommend this new and improved Thai Market and Kitchen.
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