FEAST • Review
by Stephanie Obodda
Clucking Delicious Heng serves Thai Rotisserie steps from Thayer
Providence’s newest Thai restaurant, Heng, is hidden below Thayer Street in a surprisingly charming exposed brick space. Even before Heng finished renovations, their sign caught my eye. Thai rotisserie chicken? I was intrigued. When they opened, it was my nose that noticed first, a slight tang of fermented fish sauce wafting down Angell Street. Unlike most Providence Thai restaurants, Heng focuses on Thai street food, with
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rotisserie chicken as their specialty. Heng opens early for dinner, something I appreciate now that I’m dining with a young baby. Visiting at four on a weeknight, we were not surprised to be the first ones there. This gave us the advantage of the full attention of our waitress, who was friendly and eager to make recommendations. She didn’t even bat an eye when we, looking forward to leftovers, ordered at least one extra appetizer and entree.
Our appetizers were classics - a Scallion Pancake with peanut dipping sauce and Kanom Jeeb, shrimp dumplings similar to Chinese shumai. Since Heng specializes in chicken, the Kai Tod, billed as their
CUISINE: Thai Street Food PRICES: Appetizers: $5.95 - $14.95 Entrees: $12 - $14 ATMOSPHERE: Casual
Photography by Stacey Doyle
Tom Yum Noodle Soup