By Angela Rossi | Observer Reporter
At 446 Lancaster St. in Leominster, MA, there sits a subtle yet precious gem among the many restaurants scattered in the area. Thai Jasmine serves a variety of delicious Thai and Vietnamese food that come with many options to allow each diner their own unique experience.
Upon arrival, my guest and I were seated at one of the ten tables in the small yet spacious restaurant. Its neat and orderly environment was inviting and calm. The tables were set comfortably apart from each other, however, on this particular visit, my guest and I were the only diners which makes it hard to judge the potential noise level of the area. Quiet music played from the TV in the corner of the room to accompany the dining experience without an overpowering noise.
To begin, we ordered Thai rolls as an appetizer. Although we were not served immediately, when they arrived, they were hot, crisp, and extremely fresh. They consisted of chicken, carrots, and sprouts in thin, fried wanton wrappers.
This small portioned course was the perfect size and had a uniquely blended flavoring to keep us satisfied before the meal arrived. The appetizer cost us $4.95 for four roles. With this being one of the cheaper options, other appetizers ranged anywhere from this to $11.95.
For my entre, I ordered the chicken Pad Thai. This hugely portioned meal was sweet and flavorful and was decorated with classic pieces of eggs, crispy sprouts, and juicy chicken. Again, the meal was served hot, promptly, and to my order. At $7.95, I had plenty to take home for a second meal.
As for my guest, she ordered the Chicken and Cashew nuts Combo. This bold and spicy dish left a wonderful impression on us. For $9.95, this dish consisted of chicken, carrots, green beans, corn, mushrooms, celery, cashew nuts, and pineapple. This dish was offered with other kinds of meat and fish as well as tofu for varying prices. This was, again, served fresh and hot.
The restaurant was waited on by one single waitress which was sufficient given the number of customers. She was prompt and attentive to refill our drinks and other such needs. She was friendly towards both us as well as those picking up take-out orders. Our check at the end of the evening totaled to $25.35; this lead to our only real issue which was our waitress’ inability to make change for us in order to tip her.
To conclude, this restaurant deserves four stars for its bold and fresh food along with a friendly environment for couples to families alike. For ample amounts of food and a small price, anyone can enjoy classic Thai and Vietnamese food in their own suburban town.
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