Orrapin Thai Cuisine

Allison Austin

Citysearch

The Scene
Step inside and be transported by the cool, exotic decor: This isn't a typical Thai place with cafeteria furniture. It's clear from the friendly greeting, the gentle pace and the art on the walls that culture is important to staff and owners.

The Food
Freshness has been a bragging right for years, and continues to take salads--like Yum Talay with prawns, scallops, squid, mussels, lime juice and peppermint--to inspired heights. While it's safe to order basics like pad Thai or spring rolls, this is a good place for daring to steer off the beaten menu path. Fire breathers should take on the hot basil beef. For a new take on an old favorite, try the Shoo Shee Pla--salmon cooked in red curry with coconut milk and Thai basil. Stir-fried noodle dishes can be heavy and overly oily.