A visit to the Thai restaurant around the corner does not always bring the hoped-for relief from acute wanderlust. All too often, the industrially produced spring rolls are tough and the curries taste like standardized mush. Not so at the smart "Thai Isaan Restaurant" in Schaffhausen. In summer, you dine in a secluded courtyard and are served by extremely friendly and attentive staff. The open kitchen is a hive of activity, as all dishes are freshly prepared on site. You can taste this - for example in the starter platter with spring rolls, shrimp tempura and Som Tam papaya salad. Crunchy vegetables and crispy breadcrumbs, spicy peanut sauce and sweet chili sauce come together in this successful starter. The hot and sour salad is enriched with green beans, carrot strips and roasted peanuts, while the typical fish sauce remains pleasantly in the background. You should be careful when specifying the level of spiciness: the tom yam soup is a flavor bomb, but it really fires. The panaeng curry, served in a golden pan over a rechaud, is milder. It impresses with its subtle aromas and balanced spiciness. Like all dishes, the classic Pad Thai is beautifully presented: The authentically prepared noodle dish lies in a bamboo basket, with skillfully carved vegetables next to it. There is not only Thai beer to drink, but also a selection of Schaffhausen wine - a cool Pinot Noir rosé is perfect. The refreshing pineapple ice cream, which comes in a hollowed-out fruit in true style, will soothe any palates plagued by spiciness. Conclusion: an insider tip to remember.
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