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Chicken with Basil

Chicken with Basil from Thai Time on Highland Street in Worcester, MA

Chicken with Basil from Thai Time on Highland Street in Worcester, MA

Thai Time sits in the space that used to be Tortilla Sam’s, adjacent to the Boynton on Highland Street. The parking in the area is tough as they don’t have a parking lot so you have to find street parking. Otherwise, it’s a nice location with plenty of space.

I started with the Chicken Satay, one of my favorite Thai appetizers. This was very nicely done. This came as 4 skewers of decent size and the chicken was cooked nicely and very tender and flavorful. It stripped off the skewer easily and could be cut with a fork. The peanut sauce was excellent and really complimented the chicken making it better together. Overall, a very good appetizer.

For dinner I ordered Chicken with Basil, which was a healthy amount of chopped chicken with sautéed basil leaves, green peppers, onion, mushrooms, broccoli, and spicy Thai basil sauce served with a side of plain white rice. The combination of textures and flavors in this dish were excellent with just the right amount spice/heat. The portion size was on the large side, but not so large to be wasteful, I didn’t end up with any leftovers and certainly wasn’t still hungry. Overall, an excellent dish and worth a return trip.

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Pad Thai

Pad Thai from Racha Thai in Worcester

Pad Thai from Racha Thai in Worcester

When I found out that our Foodies group was going to Racha Thai, I was very intrigued as I had never eaten there and had always regarded it as just a “take out” food counter with a limited menu and only “so-so’ food. But, as is often the case I was very, very wrong as Racha Thai features a nicely decorated, albeit smaller, dining room and some of the finest Thai cuisine I have ever tasted. Before I went to eat I surveyed some friends, some of whom had great things to say about the food, and others had driven by but had never stopped to eat.

Upon arriving our group was seated and greeted by an extremely pleasant waitress. The menu was extensive, but I already knew what I was ordering for my meal. My dining companion and I, along with another couple decided to share a few appetizers and we chose the Mini Thai Rolls and Chicken Satay. Both came very quickly, accompanied by standard Thai peanut, cucumber and sweet & sour sauces. The deep fried Rolls deep were served hot and the Satay was moist, tender and perfectly cooked. The sauces were great and worked well with both choices.

For my meal, I chose the Pad Thai, which I know is not very adventurous but, one of my absolute favorite dishes of all time. As usual I asked to have it prepared “spicy’ and when I tasted it I was not disappointed, as it was the perfect balance of heat (from red chili peppers) and flavor. The very generous portion included both tender shrimp and chicken, perfectly stir-fried rice noodles and plenty of sprouts, crushed peanuts and scallions. This tried and true recipe was outstanding and certainly rates with the some of the best Pad Thai I have ever had.

On another note, I did try my dining companion’s Spicy Noodle entree (which she insisted on having prepared “extra spicy”) and found that to be similarly tasty as my dish. -JG