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Talee Thai
1/700 Victoria road
Ermington

Review # 1

Let me start this review by saying I have eaten over twenty five different dishes at this Bangkok style roadside diner. Its legendary in these parts because of its machine like chef Bun who abuses one very dependable wok with only the aid of her sister in law Fong. The business is primarily takeaway although there,s room for maybe twelve diners if you are prepared to sit on cushionless aluminium chairs.
From their tiny kitchen Bun can whip up a choice of eighty six Thai dishes in a matter of seconds such is their military preparation.For first timers I would recommend an entree of either chicken satay or their deep fried fish cakes made from finely minced fresh fillets and served with sweet chili sauce.
Mains are a little more difficult to select as I have three favourites I alternate with alarming regularity. Their signature dish Talee chicken are tender chicken fillets marinated in Isaan style spices . You will recognise the garlic and coriander no doubt.
Most Thai expats I drag out from the CBD claim the Pad Thai is the best they have ever tasted since leaving home. Your toughest call will be choosing either chicken or prawn( my current favourite is Pad Thai Goong).
Another staple dish for the locals is Spicy Fried Rice but if you are an inner city adventurer or a veteran Thai foodie you wont find it pet mark at all.
If you are a fan of Thai style curry you cant go wrong with either Mussamun beef or red curry chicken cooked in coconut milk with bamboo shoots , vegetables and Thai basil of course.
Entrees start from six dollars and mains between eleven and fourteen dollars.