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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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Cashew Nut Chicken

Cashew Nut Chicken from Thai time on Highland Street in Worcester, MA

Cashew Nut Chicken from Thai time on Highland Street in Worcester, MA

First stop 2015 for the Foodies group was Thai Time, located on Highland Street.

This quaint, family owned and operated restaurant is a perfect little venue for some authentic Thai food and I should mention is BYOB.

I have been to Thai Time several times, and each time I have had a great meal. Typically, I always order the Thai Time Lad-Nar. Such a delicious dish; chicken, vegetables, and egg in a light brown sauce, highly recommend. However, since I was just finishing a New Year Resolution of a body detox, I had to keep it light.
To start we ordered some Edamame, always a favorite healthy snack. For my meal, I ordered the Cashew Nut Chicken – Pineapple, bamboo shoots, carrots, onion, green peppers, mushrooms, and cashew nuts. The meal came with a side of white rice; the dish was spicy, but not overly. I would say one star on the spice scale. I thought the meal came with the perfect serving of chicken and ample vegetables. The flavor was excellent; a Thai based blend of spices in a light sauce, not too heavy and full of flavor with some spice. For my beverage (recall detox = sans alcohol) I ordered the Thai Iced Tea; this is brewed tea with coconut milk, so tasty, a bit sweet yet very good.

I will certainly be back to Thai Time. Give it a try!