Super Thai

If all you see walking in are the big, colorful letters “SUPER” outside of the restaurant, you know everything you need to know. Up front is a takeout operation where phone lines buzz and guests shuffle in and out every few seconds to pick up their orders. But just past that host stand is a cozy dining room and a long bar where you can order from a massive menu of Thai classics and regional specialties. Grab some spring rolls—they’re packed full of basil for a refreshing herbal punch—and a papaya salad to help clear the sinuses and your palate a little. Then get some crispy fried duck swimming in a pool of red curry with cherry tomatoes, pineapple, and lychee. It’s rich, spicy, and a little bit sweet from all that fruit.

photo credit: Richard Casteel

photo credit: Richard Casteel

photo credit: Richard Casteel

photo credit: Richard Casteel

photo credit: Richard Casteel