Dragonfly Thai [RESTAURANT REVIEW]
I regard every authentic ethnic restaurant as an outpost of civilization. Two civilizations, really – the one whose cuisine is presented, and our American culture that so enthusiastically embraces ideas from around the world. Those who don’t travel widely might not realize it, but Californians are probably the world champions at appreciating culinary diversity, and we have the Nepalese, Bulgarian, and Peruvian restaurants to prove it. Not all of these exotic cuisines are represented on the Peninsula, but there are a few gems within reach. Among them is Dragonfly Thai, a relatively new restaurant on the north side of the Peninsula Center. They’ve only been open for a few months, but they set standards for authenticity and flavor that will be hard to beat. This is a bit surprising because owner Emily Tjakra featured the cuisine of Indonesia, her home country, rather than Thailand at her previous restaurants, the Banyan and Chakra. When I asked why the switch to Thai, she told me that her chefs at those restaurants were Thais, and this restaurant gives them a chance to show off. And show off they do. The menu here covers Thailand’s greatest hits, the Bangkok-style dishes we’ve come…
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