Surin of Thailand

The date:
2/16/2011 7pm

The place:
Surin of Thailand
6213 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN

The ambiance:
Very upscale/contemporary. In Thai restaurant tradition, they were closed between lunch and dinner. The ambiance light combines with spot lighting on large and impressive art pieces. The wall closest to Kingston Pike is sculpted, laden with ambient led lighting. The interior of the building is lit in this manner, and although beautiful, the lights are very temperamental, prone to flickering, giving out and randomly surging.

The food:
California rolls with cream cheese, Cashew Nut Chicken, Creme Brulee.

The skinny:
Quite possibly the most impressed I've been with any single restaurant in Tennessee.

California rolls: The rice was perfectly prepared and seasoned. It easily collapsed during eating, so you spent more time tasting than chewing. I enjoyed myself so much that the sushi chef looked very pleased with himself.

Cashew Chicken: Not a Thai dish, I know, but I've not had a well-made plate of this stuff in a few years. Their take on the dish was wonderful, not a thing to complain about.

Creme Brulee: Amazingly wonderful! The only bad thing about it is how fast it disappears once you get a first taste.