Martinez: Thai Tree Restaurant

9/7/2015

Dear Fork,

I went to Thai Tree restaurant for the first time. They are brand new, just open for less than a month. It's a small restaurant located in the north bay, to be exact 6656 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553. It was so hot so I wanted to sit outside for light breeze, very light, perfect. (Not to mention, it was nearly 100 Degree). 

I love finding new Thai spots, and that I get to compare these dishes to other restaurants, is just fun and fulfilling. I know for the fact that Thai food is hard to make, with all those basic ingredients themselves, ugh! That's why I'm glad there are so many good Thai restaurants around. 

Pad Thai Beef

It's not typical for Thai people here to order Pad Thai here in the US, but I did. It was because I was craving for a pan-fried noodle dish. LOL Why not? Thai Tree made them really well, very authentic, and full of flavors. Love the taste of tamarind sauce. Tip: Ask for chili sauce! 

Ocean Bomb

Ocean Bomb was BOMB.COM...This is on their special menu ($15 If I remember correctly) It was spicy, yet so good!! This kind of dishes go really well together with rice. This was served on a sizzling hot stone plate. It's a red curry with mixed seafood (fish, calamari, scallop). YUM. I have to thank Thai Three for beautifying the dishes for us photo-perfect! 

I was so happy to see you, thanks for making my meal wonderful. 

xoxo,

Spoon

San Francisco: Souvla

8/5/2015

Dear Fork,

How have you been? It was so hot in San Francisco at 81 degree! #hot I have to admit I love it. I went to Souvla today for the first time. It's a beautiful greek restaurant with beautiful natural lighting, you know how I'm in love with this little thing. I also like how fast it was, almost certainly like a fast food restaurant, but a very healthy one.

The menu is very simple. It shows different type of meat you want (Pork, Chicken, Lamb, Veg) and you get to choose if you want them as a Sandwich or Salad. Then, there were small sections of Sides, Beverages and Frozen GREEK Yogurt. YES!!

Greek Fries

I ordered at the register and grabbed the number to the table. Started off with a so-called appetizer, the Greek Fries. It's just like the regular fries but with some extra love of olive oil, lemon juice, parsley and Mizithra cheese. Oh and Yeah, crispy fries. #TeamNoSoggyFries

Chicken Salad

Here comes my favorite dish! I loved their Salad. I went with their Chicken Salad. The chicken was so good. It's free range chicken, so tender and smooth, grilled to perfection. It features "granch" dressing, fennel, navel orange, pickled red onion, pea shoots, and Mizithra cheese. Look how beautiful it is. Fork, I was so happy with how delicious it was.

Lamb Sandwich

How about we try their lamb too? Lamb Sandwich was also amazing. It came as a pita bread wrapped around lamb leg, flavored with harissa spiked yogurt, cucumber, radish, pickled red onion and feta cheese. Deliciousness. 

Fork, I had so much fun with you today exploring places. BUT, here comes my favorite part of the meal, though you weren't there. (sorry) It's dessert time!!! For such an amazing day like this, this Greek Frozen yogurt made my day. I went with the Olive oil with flaky sea salt as the topping. You must get this!!! They even have Baklava crumbles with syrup toppings! WOW...

Thanks for today.

Love,

Spoon.