Business & Tech
Bites Nearby: Sarin Thai Cuisine
Prepare for an exotic culinary adventure at one of Kings Park's newest restaurants.
Overview: sister restaurant in Greenvale, which also goes by the name “Sarin,” has been a staple for fine Thai cuisine on Glen Cove Road for 15 years. Sarin, a newcomer to the Kings Park culinary scene, opened five months ago. The restaurant is known for its extensive menu which includes a wide assortment of Thai seafood, chicken, and beef entrees as well as curries and vegetarian dishes.
Décor: A graceful statue of a woman, a vision in turquoise and gold, greets you at the entrance. A simple elegance permeates the interior, with white walls, gleaming wood floors and dark wood wainscoting creating a quiet oasis in which to enjoy your meal. Soft lighting, in the form of sconces which mimic flickering lights, adds the finishing touch.
The Drinks: You can enjoy beer, including Singha, a Thai lager beer or order from the Sarin’s extensive wine list which includes red, white and blush wines and champagne. Enjoy a bottle of CK Mondavi White Zinfandel or Pindar Pythagoras for $22 or splurge on a bottle of Mumm Napa Brut Prestige Champagne for $60, with many price points in-between. Wine is $6.50 by the glass.
Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.
Appetizers: Among the plethora of appetizers, Satee, strips of tender grilled chicken or beef on skewers, served with peanut sauce and cucumber salad ($7.95) and Hoy Ob, plump steamed mussels seasoned with Thai herbs, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, and served with chili sauce ($7.95), are house favorites.The mussels bask in a broth that is so flavorful that many guests cannot resist finishing it.
Entrees: Pad Thai ($12.95), stir-fried flat rice noodles, are served with shrimp, egg, bean curd and bean sprouts or as per my request, with chicken. Gai Yang ($14.95) raises the bar for marinated chicken by pairing the beautifully garnished pieces of tender poultry with tamarind sauce, chili and garlic sauce and “sticky” rice presented in a special straw container. Pla Lard Prig ($21.95), a deep-fried fish paired with chili pepper and garlic sauce, is accompanied by aromatic jasmine rice.
Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.
Sides: Popular side dishes include Thai fried rice ($10.95), your choice of meat, egg, tomato, onion and scallions, spicy fried rice ($10.95), meat accented by basil leaves and chili, and finally, pineapple fried rice ($12.95) a flavorful medley showcasing succulent tropical fruit, shrimp, tomato, onion, and scallions.
Desserts: Enjoy a Thai version of an ice cream sundae with a cherry on top with Sarin’s fried banana with ice cream ($7.95), which features ice cream encircled by chunks of banana in crispy fried envelopes. Or take in the drama of fried ice cream, ignited by your waiter at your table ($6.95).
Service: The restaurant prides itself on attentive service, and cheerfully accommodates guests’ special requests concerning spiciness. Sarin opens for lunch at 11:30 am Monday through Saturday, and serves dinner seven days a week in addition to doing a brisk take-out business.
Signature Dish: Bangkok duck ( $19.95). Sarin ups the flavor ante of an already delicious entrée by pairing it with a coconut milk, chili and pineapple curry sauce.
Sarin Thai Cuisine, 25 Main Street, Kings Park