FOODIE
Green Leaf Heats Up Thai Cravings
By Luann and MarieAnn/ foodie@longislandernews.com

The Foodies were in the mood for a taste of Southeast Asia, so we flew over to Thai Green Leaf in East Northport.

Upon entering the cozy establishment, visitors are seated at snug wooden tables where decorative lights in the shape of lanterns that are adorned with colorful leaves hang from above. On each table sits a small vase with artificial red flowers, and traditional Asian decorations ornament the walls and counter.

On our recent visit we started our meal with the Satay ($6.50), chicken, beef or a mix grilled on skewers with peanut sauce. The chicken is tender and well seasoned and the beef is succulent and juicy. The peanut sauce added an extra kick of flavor to the aromatic plate.

Our next dish was the Pad Thai ($9.50), one of Green Leaf Thai’s most popular dishes. The stir-fried Thai noodles came with a generous helping of plump shrimp and were well complemented by the eggs, bean sprouts and tofu mixed in. A plentiful helping of ground peanuts on the side served to enrich the savory flavors of the meal.
We enjoyed the Khao Pad Supparot, or Pineapple Coconut Fried Rice, ($7.95) as our second entrée. Served in a pineapple boat with cucumber and tomato garnishes and topped with ground peanut and fried onions, the rice had a rich, bold coconut flavor. The jumbo, juicy shrimps mixed in proved a perfect accompaniment to the creamy texture of the rich and the ripe chunks of pineapple. This dish can also be ordered with chicken.

For our final dish we just had to try the Gai Pad Bai Ga-Paw, the Spicy Basil Chicken ($10.50). The chicken strips, served with a plentiful portion of peppers and onions and cooked in a chili paste, were delightfully spicy.

Other dishes we just have to return to sample include Thai Green Leaf’s popular Pla Lard Prik ($20.95), the whole-fried crispy snapper with chili, garlic and tamarind, the Sweet and Sour Pla ($20.95), a whole-fried crispy snapper embellished with a sweet and sour sauce, and the Goong Phao Nam Prik Paow ($18.95), grilled king prawns served with the house special chili sauce.

To wash down our meals we ordered the Thai Ice Tea, prepared from the sunset yellow tealeaf. Smooth and refreshing with an invigorating hint of mint, the ice tea was just what we needed after our spicy basil chicken.

For dessert we chose the Fried Banana ($2.95). Topped with whipped cream and cherries, the creamy banana was served warm in a crunchy spring roll wrap oozing with sweet honey and was an instant favorite.

Impressive presentation and attentive, outstanding service topped our stay. If you’re craving a taste of Southeast Asia, venture to Thai Green Leaf for an experience that is sure to satisfy.

Thai Green Leaf
1969 Jericho Turnpike
E. Northport, NY 11731
631-462-8666

Cuisine: Classic Thai
Atmosphere: Comfortable, family friendly
Hours: Monday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday sss12:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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