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David Sutton

iThai
 Shop 302, 3/F Maritime Square
 Tsing Yi
 Tel: 2433 0848
 Grub: Mostly Thai/Vietnamese.
 Vibe: Boisterous and family friendly. The front part of this popular restaurant is decorated with black stained wood into which illuminated red stripes wave randomly, giving a flame-like effect. The larger back area is more conventional. Staff are friendly and the service is prompt and efficient. Plastic bowls and cups are provided for the young or clumsy . 
 Who to take: Your kid brother or sister, or friends. The restaurant is in a bustling shopping mall so you can go to recharge after a stroll along the waterfront, or when babysitting gets tiring.
 What's hot: The menu is clear and easy to read with big pictures of all the dishes. Logos differentiate between Thai and Vietnamese dishes, and there are also logos to tell you which are vegetarian and spicy dishes.
Starters include the popular rice paper rolls from Vietnam while Thailand is represented by barbecued squid, pork and satays. There are also deep-fried shrimp and fish cakes. 
Another Thai dish is deep-fried tofu with shrimp mousse, which is actually the same kind of minced shrimp used to make shrimp cakes. Here, it is fused onto the cubes of tofu and served with a chive and vinaigrette dipping sauce.
All the expected soups are available, including the popular spicy/sour tom yam goong. There are tangy salads and a range of curries in red, yellow and green. Two highlights are the vegetarian green curry, made with okra, mushrooms and eggplant, and a Singaporean-style fried crab curry.
One of the great northern Thai dishes is slow-baked chicken. It is served on a wooden platter with a traditional basket of sticky rice. The chicken is chopped and still has all the bones, so fingers are a must. To go with this you might consider a plate of sauteed mixed mushrooms with asparagus and peas.
For dessert, the fresh mango pudding is a winner, served with a plump strawberry on the side and a little jug of evaporated milk. Or you might prefer a seasonal smoothie such as the wonderfully named Summer Dream, made with strawberries, lychees and milk.
 What's not: The seat backs in the front part of the dining area are too low and don't allow you to lean back.
 Cost: Starters and snacks are from HK$32 to HK$60, main dishes are from HK$50 to HK$80, although some seafood dishes are more expensive. Canned drinks are HK$24, other drinks and desserts range from HK$28 to HK$35. 
All dishes are designed for sharing. 
Expect to pay about HK$120 to HK$150 per person.



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