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Monday, January 27, 2014

A Taste for Thai



Lately it seems I have a taste for Asian food, and Thai tops the list. My favorite place to indulge my cravings is Sway on South First Street. Like most restaurants in Austin, it is noisy and crowded, but that said, the food makes up for it. 

                            The sleek and modern dining area is filled with large  
                            communal tables, and the outdoor patio is a nice option.
       


                          I like the energy of the open kitchen and watching the
                          organized chaos.
                          
           
   

Tiger Cry - grilled hangar steak with red chili nahm jim and fresh basil. The menu at Sway is part fusion with an Australian influence. That may sound a bit unusual, but it works.
          

Shu Mai - Crab, shrimp and cuttlefish with trout roe and cucumber vinegar


Pork tenderloin, Thai style with snow peas and almonds.
I'm getting hungry all over again.