Nam Prik Thai Kitchen in Sambag, Jaro

With the array of authentic Thai specialties in an unpretentious manner, Nam Prik Thai Kitchen in Sambag, Jaro always offers a satisfying food trip.

Simple looking fried "molo balls", I wasn't the one who actually ordered it but I really thank whomever it was. They were a discovery! Though it came with some sweet and spicy sauce, I didn't bother since on their own they were very delicious. The blend of the ground meat, the spices and seasonings were so good that there was no need for me to dip them. They would certainly be part of my lot the next time I found myself at Nam Prik Thai Kitchen.

I just love the rice noodles soup - it's a cross between pasta and sotanghon (lol). The noodle itself is already worth the order and with big slices of meat and vegetables in this soup it's another must order at the resto.

Of course, one of my ultimate favorites- nam tok. Its a cold porkloin salad likened to kilawin but with cooked pork strips. The highly seasoned sour dressing makes this one great appetizer at the same time a viand for me.

Here's their own version of Pad Thai personally prepared by Ms Tess, the owner who graciously welcomed us at her restaurant. Most of the time she has a Thai cook who oversees operations in the kitchen but if she has friends and if she also feels like it, she cooks the specialties right in her kitchen.

And it shows in the taste and the quality of the pad thai she made for us - it had a contagious aroma and delectable taste, that we finished this plate in no time. Patrons love this very much (like we did) and its among the best seller.

Then there's the fried papered squid and it's a must-order at Nam Prik. You gotta try it for yourself. i just love the crisp squid that looking at this photo makes me wanna rush to Nam Prik now to get myself one.

A flavour enhancer at the same time "enhancer" was a serving of Pomelo salad. As the fruit generates the main flavour, it graciously blends with the concoction of other flavours - cucumber, fish sauce, among others. It was a refreshing break in the barrage of taste we had that time and made us ready for the next ones.

The signature fried rice with all the sides and spices served as our main source of carbs.

But it was this plate of squid "pak-pak" - you know those "flippers" (I don't know if this is the right term) squids have, Ms Tess separates them and make them into the "mean and simple" crispy fried pak-pak which is a perfect pulutan. i don't know if this is part of the menu though as it was among the complimentary dishes Ms Tess gave us during that very delectable (as always) visit to her gastronomic realm of authentic Thai cuisine - Nam Prik Thai Kitchen.

Nam Prik Thai Kitchen is located along the Iloilo West Diversion Road, Brgy. Sambag, Jaro, Iloilo City. They're open only for lunch from Mondays-Saturdays around 10am until 2pm.

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