the best thing I ever ate... LATELY

Here is a find which to me epitomizes exploring cuisine in Central Texas In Garfield between a big silver water tower and a cell tower, on the side of State Highway 71, sits Little Thailand. Inside they're serving up all the favorites westerners have come to expect and also more authentic Thai dishes you may not have tried

It's been in this location since the mid-'80s offering a kitschy decor, mismatched plates, and damn good pad thai Vegetarian spring rolls with thick slices of crisp cucumber and those little fried spring rolls get you started Green papaya salads and an array of curries soups, and noodle dishes offer something for just about everyone Unless you order spicy, your dish will be fairly tame as far as heat

To chopstick or not? Chopsticks are not part of the Thai table setting but are perfectly admissible when slurping noodle dishes

Otherwise use a fork and spoon Thai style