Visiting my folks in the Quad Cities, we heard a couple of people tell us we needed to check out Miss Phay Café in downtown Davenport. We had been to that specific location before, but it was a few different things before its current and amazing new restaurant.
The menu has quite a few things on it, and from a number of categories. Very thorough! And also, great descriptions of things, so people not as familiar with Thai food would be able to tell what most of the ingredients are. We had a tough time deciding, but we narrowed it down. We were a little bummed we were headed to a wedding that evening, since the cocktail menu is really impressive. We may have to go back just for drinks.
We (obviously) started with the red pork summer rolls. Vermicelli noodles, thin-sliced pork, carrot, mint and a peanut hoisin sauce. It’s hard to get these wrong, but these were definitely better than average. We always threaten to order one set for each of us, but we never do. Maybe we should consider that again when we find fresh rolls this good.
D got the combo vermicelli salad. It’s got a little bit of everything in it: beef, chicken, shrimp, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, pickles, herbs, peanuts, and even a crispy spring roll. The shrimp was definitely one of the more flavorful we’ve had. Really great flavor in both the chicken and the beef, and the other flavors were bright and fresh. A really solid choice.
I got the Green Curry Noodles with Chicken, which came with bamboo, basil, kra chai (which is sort of like ginger), and served with vermicelli noodles. Really a deep and flavorful curry. Glad I got this one. I (for once) didn’t finish the bowl and ended up taking some back to the hotel with me. Mainly, just because it was so good, I wanted another go at it. This was a really amazing curry.
As we found out, pretty much anything on the menu is going to be delicious. Be adventurous and get something different if you go here. I’m sure the pad thai is absolutely stellar, but there are so many fantastic other dishes available here. The folks working are really helpful and friendly and we’re looking forward to going back here again when we’re in town.
Miss Phay Café
512 Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52801
No comments:
Post a Comment