Sawasdee Thai
1222 West 86th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana  46260
http://www.sawasdeeindy.com/

86th and Ditch is a great intersection for food lured me to try a highly recommended Thai place.  I think that Thai food in Indy is far below average for what we should have in this large of a city.  I have had a few good dishes here and there, but I can’t say there is one Thai place that I enjoy.  And yes, I like Thai food and have had plenty of it.

I had my fingers crossed that multiple comments and e-mails would prove me wrong.   Spoiler:  they didn’t.

What I Ate: Thom Yum, Pork Pad See Ewe $6.95.  Wide noodles, eggs, sweet soy, veggies.

Brief lunch menu, but I am sure that 90% of the orders are Pad Thai anyway.   Thom yum soup/spring roll was average, there was nothing special here.

The entree arrived quickly and my first glance didn’t look that appetizing.  As I dug in, many of the noodles were stuck together.  I would guess this might be a bi-product of the sweet soy?  Either way, noodles that are stuck together is never a good thing.   I found the vegetables (esp. broccoli) to be a few days past their prime and the egg was a non-factor.

Would I Buy It Again?  Eh…no.   When I think about what they are there for, I would assume they are a lunch Pad Thai pusher that strives to give Indy another option for Thai.  However, not really a better option.  I would be tempted to return, but there were some technique and preparation issues here that should’ve never left the kitchen.

-wibia