clinging to the slope of st. gregory st. in mt. adams, teak thai is one of those places that numerous folks have told us to check out. it’s a cool space: its entrance was formerly the space between two buildings, now roofed over and flooded with natural light. the bar (1st floor) and restaurant (1st and 2nd) are dark and heavily wooded, and the outdoor seating area is terraced, off the street, and very inviting — if the temperature is below 90. so if, like us, you come for lunch on a hot sunny day and walk up the brightly-lit steps, you end up peering into the restaurant as if into a cave. it’s quite a contrast, and we welcomed the cool interior as an escape from the heat, while making a mental note to come back and sit outside another time.
and when we do, we’ll have plenty to choose from, since teak is not only a thai restaurant — it’s a sushi bar with a selection of cooked japanese dishes as well. our lunch included potstickers (aren’t those typically found in chinese restaurants?), egg-drop soup (ditto), and a nicely-spiced (4 was plenty for this guy) chicken and snow peas over rice. all were fresh, and flavorful, and worth ordering again. but the hit of our meal was a crab-and-avocado roll wrapped in thinly sliced cucumber and seasoned with a light dose of a vinegar dressing. yum.
we’ve barely begun to explore mt. adams — there’s the fish house, and longworth’s, and others still to visit. but already i’m looking forward to a repeat visit to teak … in the evening … on the patio … with some sushi.
