rachel gloria

Completely mystified by the ambiance, we ended up at Boda (of Bangkok Thai fame) for dinner. We asked to be seated outside in the very small and intimate, but very public to Congress St, patio. The menus were tucked into two hinged planks.  Swanky. I ordered a glass of Reisling and Jonesy tried the Thai beer. Both  were light and fruitful and fairly priced.

The Congress Street traffic and the front row seats to the patrons of video expo wasn’t exactly what I had  envisioned for Jonesy and I’s big date out so we moved inside to the upper area right in the window that offered the same urban atmosphere without the noise of might King Congress and offered the romantic lighting of Boda. Unlike Pom’s Thai, Boda has a very short menu. Most the dishes I had never heard of before but knowing that I was in Bangkok Thai and the same people crafted Green Elephant, I knew I was in good hands. It was just a matter of how adventurous I was feelings.

I am a creature of habit and as much as I try and branch of from Thai noodle dishes I just cant seem to help but constantly order similar dishes and compare them. Jonesy got the “Pat Thai” which was a traditional pad thai with an odd twist. it was an omlette. For those of you who know me, you know that I am a sucker for a good omlette and the Pat Thai omlette didn’t disapoint. Creative, fun and delicious. The plating of the food was also a treat for the eye with compartment condiment trays, crushed peanuts and a mound of sprouts. I ordered the Suki which was a fresh medley of veggies and spices served in a grand metal bowl. It was delicious but it was also probably one of the safest things on the menu. In hind sight I wish I had tried one of the more elaborate dishes. but after it was all said and done it was a delicious meal and it cost less than 50$.