True Thai Restaurant   

2627 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-375-9942
www.truethairestaurant.com

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The distinctive, earthy scent of fresh lemongrass greets you at the entrance of one of the newest Thai restaurants in the Twin Cities: True Thai in Minneapolis. The space, at once peaceful and soothing, is decorated simply with Thai artifacts and memorabilia. The food is the focus here. Owner Anna Prasomphol Fieser is Thai herself, and she works with two Thai chefs to serve foods that are clearly made with love. Even the menu is written with that same passion -- describing each dish with a mixture of poetry and magic that makes it hard to choose from wok-fried ginger, which is for lovers, or wok-fried asparagus, the "new Asian vegetable sensation." Fieser says spicy Thai curries, such as the fiery sweet pineapple curry with a delicate hint of coconut, are made from scratch. Pad Thai stands out with a rich nutty flavor accented with enough spice to be interesting, but not enough to break a sweat. -- Sarah TieckPlease note: Even though the restaurant is handicapped-accessible, the restrooms are not.