When I got my first paycheck a few months ago, I decided to treat myself to a nice meal. I had been craving Thai food for the longest time. After browsing about an hour or so inside Chaucer's Bookstore (the best independent bookstore in town), I walked across the street to Your Choice Thai Restaurant. There were only a few customers in the entire place. I sat in a booth so I could read my book and do a bit of journal writing. When the young waiter came to take my order, I asked what he liked on the menu. He suggested the delicious dish you see above - Praram Chicken, spinach and chicken in peanut sauce. I decided to try it with brown rice. Oh yes, and Thai Iced Tea (Cha yen). When he brought the dish I was impressed by the lovely plate it was served on, and how the various colors of the food almost came to life. It was almost too pretty to touch. Boy, was it delicious! The chicken was very tender, the spinach was fresh too, and the peanut sauce was heavenly. Spooned over the brown rice, yummy. I took my time enjoying my late lunch. The main dish was only $10.95. The Thai Tea I believe was $2.50. I was surprised that I had to pay $1.50 for my rice. I thought it should come free with the dish, like at a Chinese restaurant. But hey, the meal was fantastic so I didn't make a fuss.
Your Choice has been in Santa Barbara for many years. If you like Thai food this might be the place for you.
Did you know??? Thai cuisine places emphasis on lightly-prepared dishes with strong aromatic components. Thai cuisine is known for being spicy. Balance, detail and variety are important to Thai cooking. Thai food is known for its balance of five fundamental flavors in each dish or the overall meal: hot (spicy), sour, sweet, salty, and (optional) bitter. (Source: Wikipedia)
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