If you’re ever feeling a little bored by the dining halls, if you’re ever in need of a spot for a nice sit-down date, if you’re ever in need of somewhere nice to go to dinner with your parents or if you ever just want some really, REALLY good food then Cozy Thai is the place for you.
Situated at 232 S. Allen Street, Cozy Thai markets itself as serving authentic Thai food that is suitable for all including vegetarians and health-minded patrons. Let me tell you, Cozy Thai does all this and more. In spite of the fact that it’s a rather far walk from campus, the warm atmosphere and incredible food makes every step of that walk worth it. If you’re living on the east side of campus, there is a smaller version of Cozy Thai called Galanga located near South Halls at 454 E. College Ave.
Personally, I prefer the Cozy Thai restaurant on Allen Street; but, if you’re really craving some good Pad Thai then either one will do the trick. Some of my favorite dishes from Cozy Thai include:
- Pad Thai: this classic, go-to Thai dish will never fail to disappoint. Prepared with fresh ingredients and served steaming, you can never go wrong with noodles and peanut sauce. I typically order this dish with chicken, but I’ve also had it with tofu and it is equally as wonderful. PRO-TIP: do not order Pad Thai if you are dining with friends that have nut allergies (especially if you’re on a date with that person). I almost did this once by accident and would not recommend it.
- Drunken Noodles: this lesser-known noodle dish is honestly my favorite thing on Cozy Thai’s menu. While I was studying abroad in South-East Asia, I tried to order this at several different restaurants and can honestly say that no other interpretation of this dish is quite the same. Served in a savory, gravy-like sauce, this dish takes seemingly simple flat noodles and makes then blow your mind. I cannot recommend this dish enough.
- Thai Spring Roll Appetizer: these are fairly straight forward but they never fail to satisfy. Fried wrappers filled with veggies and served with a sweet dipping sauce? Yes, please!
- Chicken Satay Appetizer: this chicken dish, although not vegetarian friendly, is another favorite of mine on the menu. A somewhat sweet, somewhat savory curried chicken served with a semi-sweet peanut dipping sauce will serve as the perfect opener to any meal you may order. Again, don’t order this one if you’re dining with friends who have nut allergies—there are peanuts.
If you don’t really like Asian cuisine, maybe Cozy Thai isn’t the place for you; however, if you LOVE fresh food, vegetables, exciting new flavors and are honestly tired of Uncle Chen’s take out then I cannot recommend Cozy Thai enough.
By: Isabella Webster
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