Sripraphai 2

I went back to Sripraphai in Woodside with a group of six. As I wrote about this restaurant in the past, this is a hardcore Thai food place. The wait is long here but the large space serves tables quickly. You get a number, which will be announced on the light board outside. Since it was quite cold and expecting an hour wait, we tucked into a bar next door: A totally mesmerizing environment with fake flowers and valentine decorations hanging from the ceiling. The waitress didn’t even speak much English. Within 20 minutes, our number appeared on the board.

(Below: Pork Chili)
We ordered: Duck Salad, Crispy Chinese Watercress Salad, Minced Pork with Chili and Lime. The watercress salad was my new favorite. Although every review recommended the duck salad, it was not that popular on my table. The minced pork was mainly for my boyfriend who love heat like nobody. Good Start.

(Below: Drunken Noodle)
(Below: Steamed Fish - Trout Fillet)
(Below: Penang Curry)
Then all 6 main dishes lined up on the table. Green Curry (much hotter than other places but really light and flavorful), Drunken Noodle (I personally loved this), Panang Curry (as really spicy as it was, this curry was so rich and similar to Indian food. One of the most popular dishes of the night), Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallion Sauce (We were too full to finish this dish but very good. No heat at all and light), Mixed Vegetable in Oyster Sauce (I’d recommend this to anyone. Simple yet great compliment to spicy, rich dishes), Crispy Pork in Chili (most of us were too full when this dish appeared). All these food for $22/person. Incredible.