The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Top Spice’s ‘amazing’ Pad Thai leaves a tasty impression
3007 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta. 404-728-0588; www. topspiceatlanta.com
Hello! Top Spice in Atlanta on North Druid Hills has the most amazing Pad Thai Chicken. I have ordered this dish at other places and none compare. I now live in Alpharetta and don’t get to Top Spice as often as I would like. Would they be willing to share this recipe? Thank you. — Jill Smith, Alpharetta
Howie Ewe, owner of Top Spice, was not only happy to share the recipe, but when he sent it, he provided photos of some of the particular ingredients that make this version of Pad Thai so memorable.
Pad Thai is predominantly a noodle dish, and at Top Spice, they prefer Thai Boy rice sticks. The second and third key ingredients are the components of the sauce. At Top Spice, they use Maggi Tamarina, an Indian condiment made of water, sugar, tamarind and spices. What you don’t use for this recipe you’ll want to try as a dip or marinade. And they prefer Squid brand fish sauce, a liquid made of anchovy extract and salt.
You can find these ingredients at stores carrying Asian or Indian groceries, or at the Buford Highway Farmers Market which has them all. You’ll also find fried tofu there.
559 calories (percent of calories from fat, 34), 24 grams protein, 69 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 22 grams fat (4 grams saturated), 141 milligrams cholesterol, 831 milligrams sodium.