As I was sitting in this hole in the wall, with completely white walls and where you have to go outside to get to the bathroom, a lady asked the waitress “How are the flavors so amazing?” The answer: “The chef is a minimalist.” That seems to be the philosophy of this entire restaurant. The dish I ordered, Eggplant, was indeed minimalist, and the flavors were indeed amazing. I chose tofu as my protein, and it came in thin slices that had been fried. Since I don't like eggplant al dente, I asked for it to be well cooked. Some of the pieces were still less soft than I would have liked, but the eggplant had soaked up so much flavor from the sauce that it was just delicious. The rest of the dish was red and green bell pepper, still a bit crunchy, and Thai basil that tasted of mint and anise. The savory sauce was probably soy based, but I think it was the addition of the fresh basil that really took the flavors over the top. This restaurant is a place I would never have found on my own; luckily, a friend (who knows the family that owns this place) took me here. Even though they serve no alcohol, I'll be back!
Location: Siam Dish, 656 East Redlands Blvd., Redlands, California. Date: October 23, 2019
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AuthorChef Roland has been a legal resident of seven countries and has travelled in over thirty, documenting food along the way. He currently resides in the desert in Southern California. Categories
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