From 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, Thai
House II -- not to be confused with Thai House I on South
Beach -- offers a lunch menu in addition to an already extensive
menu featuring Thai and Japanese cuisine. The lunch menu, with dishes
of tempura or teriyaki, and sushi combination plates, also features
eight Thai plates in which most have the option of guest's choice of
protein.
Choice #2 is pork, chicken or beef with
vegetables ($6.50) or shrimp with vegetables ($6.75). The chicken
with vegetables was ordered and did not disappoint. A generous
portion of soy sauce-marinated chicken, with steamed vegetables
including carrots and broccoli, came out piping hot and full of
flavor. To substitute the side of white rice with brown cost 50
cents. It is a bit of a disappointment that such a small request
would cost an 8 percent up-charge.
Choice #5 is pork, beef or chicken
curry with bamboo shoots and green peas ($6.95). The chicken curry's
spice was requested medium, on a scale of mild; medium; spicy; very
spicy. And even the medium had some kick to it. The curry wasn't
overpowering. Bamboo shoots, red and green bell peppers, and peas
were included.
And for good measure, the fresh rolls
($6.75) were ordered off the appetizer menu. Each roll comes with
cooked chicken, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, celery, cabbage, and
mushroom wrapped in rice paper. Served is a side of Thai dipping
sauce, that is comprised of fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, scallions,
and peanuts. One order is enough for two people, as the plate comes
with eight rolls. Be careful what you order at That House II, because
if you have food allergies, the peanuts aren't listed on the menu for
instance.
With decor including ornate wood
carvings, even under a plate of glass on the dining room tables, and
ambiance curiously enhanced by music that sounds like the soundtrack
of an Asian-inspired spaghetti western, Thai House II offers generous
portions of Thai cuisine at reasonable prices, especially during
lunch.
Thai House II
2250 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach
305-940-6075
