I’ve been to Mai Thai twice for dinner, and both visits were amazing. If you like Thai food, this is the place to go. This restaurant is classy and is perfect for a fun night out or an intimate meal.
If you don’t mind sitting at the bar for dinner, then do it! It’s an awesome seat in the house, plus your glass never goes empty. For a slightly different experience, you can opt for the seating areas.
The Crispy Tofu appetizer is simply delicious and cooked perfectly with a tasty sauce. I like spicy food – it’s not hot enough unless I’m crying, and I shed a few tears here. I had the Pad Thai Tofu, and it was wonderful. You must have dessert here and I totally recommend the Sticky Rice with Mango. I ordered this dessert at the bartender’s suggestion and was glad I did. The consistency and flavor of the rice goes perfectly with the mango.
I plan on returning here often, and you should definitely check it out if you find yourself in the District.
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In my recent travels, I came across Mi Cocina, a Mexican eatery on the side of the road in Locust, North Carolina. Locust is a rustic little town on the cusp of development. My boyfriend and I were scouting the area for noms after a long day of traveling.
The atmosphere of Mi Cocina is very casual and prices are fairly reasonable. I was surprised to see how clean the establishment is. As soon as you sit down, there’s a huge plate of corn chips and salsa in front of you. The service wasn’t great – we needed some additional time to decide on the menu and the waiter seemed to disappear.
My boyfriend and I both ordered vegetarian dishes. He received the right order (burrito, enchilada, tostada), but I’m pretty sure my order was mixed up (enchilada, beans, missing chalupa). I’m good for anything Mexican, so I didn’t mind, but it was a bit of a let down to get something I didn’t expect.
The re-fried beans weren’t seasoned very well and tasted bland, so adding hot sauce was a must. The enchilada was alright, but it wasn’t anything special. There was also this tostada with beans, lettuce, and guacamole on top – this wasn’t even listed next to the item I ordered from the menu. The tostada was soggy by the time I got it.
I don’t think I’d go back to Mi Cocina because honestly, I’ve had better tasting items from Taco Bell. I had read a lot of positive reviews on this place, but was met with disappointment from Mi Cocina.
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