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Signature Dish
Salmon Tartar At Tub Tim Thai & Sushi Restaurant
Story and Photos by Julie Unger
Tub Tim Thai & Sushi Restaurant — a popular choice in the Wellington area for 12 years — moved to its current location near Trader Joe’s in the Village Green Center on State Road 7 a year and a half ago. Jib Meeudon, the owner’s daughter, is proud of the restaurant’s authentic Thai decorations and dishes. The name Tub Tim means Red Ruby, which is Meeudon’s mother’s name. Originally located in the Marketplace at Wycliffe, Tub Tim moved to the Village Green Center when it was built. “It has been good,” Meeudon said. “We have the same phone number, and people have known us for a long time. They know we moved from the old location to the new one.” Meeudon offered advice for those who
have never tried Thai food or sushi. “Thai food is spicy. If you like spicy, just come try it,” she said. “Our sushi is very fresh. If you like fish, try something new. Thai is not the same as Chinese. Chinese is very different from a Thai dish. Thai is very tasty.” Tub Tim offers many dishes, including its current special, not found on the regular menu, Tub Tim Salmon Tartar. Sushi Chef Gary Mawu explained this special dish. The plate features salmon with a miso aioli sauce and cucumber with salmon, lettuce, radishes, avocado, onions, scallions,
wellington the magazine | june 2016
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