Indochine - new Thai place downtown!

As I'm busy nursing my family back to health as they battle a lovely stomach virus, I'm too lazy to do anything else but share very interesting news written by somebody else - Gary Mills for the Fla Times Union. I'll be trying this place very soon with some coworkers!:


Indochine, located above the Burrito Gallery at 21 E. Adams St., opened for business Tuesday. Its menu is a mix of Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine.

Restaurant veterans Mark Salter (Square One, Pom's Thai Bistro), Ladda Salter (Basil Thai & Sushi, Pom's Thai Bistro) and Executive Chef Susie Sysouvanh (Thai Garden) are partners in the new venture.

With its large windows and exposed brick walls and ductwork, Indochine has a loft-like feel. An L-shaped planter separates the space into two dining areas, offering an open space — perfect for happy hour celebrations — and a more intimate, carpeted area — ideal for lingering dinners and conversation. The latter features dark wood tables and booth seating with grassy green-colored cushions running the length of one wall. Artwork — some for sale — hangs throughout the space.

For lunch, there's a selection of starters (Fried Tofu, $6; Crab Rangoons, $6), salads (Baby Mixed Greens, $5; Yum Salad, $7-$9) and soups (Wonton Soup, $4; Pho, $9-$11). Entrees range from Pad Thai to Fried Rice to Mixed Vegetables to Red Curry and more ($9-$11). The expanded dinner menu features Duck Curry ($19), Short Ribs ($22), Sea of Indochine ($22) and more.

From the bar, there are specialty cocktails including Thai Mojito ($8), Pomegranate Martini ($8) and Blood Orange Margarita ($11). In addition to import and domestic beers, Indochine features four Bold City Brewery drafts: Killer Whale Cream Ale, Mad Manatee IPA, Fritz Hefeweizen and Dukes Brown Ale. And of course, there's sake.

Indochine is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and dinner from 5 to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.