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- Outside of Anokha Cuisine of India
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- Chicken Tikki Masala from Anokha Cuisine of India.
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- Stir Fried Egg Noodles from Vietnam Garden
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- Exterior of Vietnam Garden
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- Interior of Vietnam Garden
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- Fried Rice from Vietnam Garden.
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- Elephant Thai Restaurant interior.
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- Chicken green curry from Elephant Thai Restaurant.
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- Chicken Pad Thai from Elephant Thai Restaurant.
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- Crispy Rolls are an appetizer from Elephant Thai Restaurant.
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- Thai Iced Tea, a popular Thai beverage, served at Elephant Thai Restaurant.
Seniors Katherine Moss and Fatima Rodriguez traveled around Henrico to try different Asian cuisine restaurants.
Elephant Thai Restaurant
What we ate:
- Thai Iced Tea—Brewed Thai tea beneath a mixed layer of cream and condensed milk (ingredients vary by Thai restaurant);
- Crispy Rolls—Mixed vegetables and clear noodles wrapped in spring roll skin, deep fried, and served with sweet and sour sauce;
- Chicken Pad Thai—Thin rice noodles stir-fried with egg, bean curd, bean sprouts, scallions, ground peanut, and paprika powder, all cooked with Pad Thai sauce
- Chicken Green Curry—Green curry paste simmered in coconut milk with bamboo shoots, eggplant, bell pepper, basil leaves and Thai herbs
How much we spent (without tax):
- $23.75 for two people
What makes it special:
- Unique taste of Pad Thai—blend of sweet and slightly spicy
The Verdict:
- Our new favorite place to eat
Anokha Cuisine of India
What we ate:
- Chicken Tikki Masala—Composed of grilled chicken covered in a creamy spiced tomato sauce (option to choose level of spiciness)
How much we spent:
- $16.00 for one person
What makes it special:
- Wonderfully cooked chicken; relaxing atmosphere
The Verdict:
- An out-of-the box place to eat after a long day of shopping at Short Pump Town Center
Vietnam Garden
What we ate:
- Stir-Fried Egg Noodles (choice of pork, chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu)—Snow peas, celery, carrots, onions, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts cooked with egg noodles and choice of meat;
- Fried Rice (choice of pork, chicken, beef, shrimp, or vegetables)—Onion, diced carrots, peas, egg, and bean sprout cooked with rice and choice of meat*The menu items above are considered to be lunch specials, and each are served with choice of soup (Wonton, Vegetable, or Hot and Sour) and either a Fresh Garden Roll or a Crispy Spring Roll.
How much we spent:
- $15.00 for one person
What makes it special:
- The large amount of food received for such a small price
The Verdict:
- An inexpensive, yet exotic place to stop for a quick bite between weekend errands
