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Immm Rice & Beyond
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You’ve probably been to a few restaurants where you wanted to order pretty much everything on the menu. But unless you were really hungry, rich, or both, that likely wasn’t a feasible option. At Immm Rice & Beyond, it basically is - which is one reason we like this place so much.
This is a casual BYOB spot in Uptown that specializes in Thai street food, and the menu is so extensive that it takes up a huge chalkboard wall. That’s probably the first thing you’ll notice when you walk in - and the second thing you’ll notice is the steam table full of stews and curries, which smell like they’ve been developing flavor all day long (because, well, they have).
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You’re going to want to try as many of those as possible, and the good news is that you can (especially if you bring a few friends with you). Just go for the “Thai Dinner Table” option, which allows you to order lots of different dishes in small, tasting-size portions for $6 each. Like the fantastic pangang mhoo (thinly sliced pork in a rich and spicy curry), the moo whan (caramelized pork belly in a fish sauce that’s the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and fatty), and the fried hard-boiled eggs that we wish we could have for lunch every day. Beyond the Thai Dinner Table options, be sure to get a few full-sized things, like the pad prik khing in a spicy lime curry, and the khao mung gai (poached chicken, broth, rice, and a ginger chili sauce) that’s one of the best things on the menu. Just skip the pad thai, the overly sweet pad see eiw, and the thin green curry with chicken - you have a whole chalkboard full of better options here.
Wanting more of something is really only a problem when it no longer exists (like your favorite discontinued moisturizer), you probably shouldn’t have it (it was made from dolphin tears), or it’s way too expensive. But Immm Rice’s food is something you really don’t have to worry about liking too much - since you can try a lot of things here without needing to take out a small bank loan, or hire a U-Haul for all the leftovers. So go for dinner, and order some of just about everything.
Food Rundown
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Som Tum
Pangang Mhoo
Mhoo Whan
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Kai Loog Kuey
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Khao Mung Gai
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Pad Prik Khing
Tiger Cry
Kao Tom Madt
Pad Thai
Pad See Eiw
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