Jonah Novek
Staff Writer
If you take a short walk down Beall, there’s a wonderful little surprise waiting for you at the bottom of the hill. No, I’m not talking about Dino’s, I’m talking about Wooster’s first food truck, called Thai-1 and located on E. Liberty Street. You may have seen the small truck parked in the empty lot next to Dino’s and wondered what it was doing there: selling delicious Thai food, that’s what.
An energetic Thai man, who is very proud of his food, instantly greeted me with a “Hello!” and proceeded to give me his personal recommendations. They offer some popular Asian appetizers, such as spring rolls and crab rangoon, both available for a reasonable price. The red curry is bright, flavorful, and best of all, fresh. Thai-1 also offers a basil curry, as well as pad khing gai, all of which are served with steamed white rice.
In addition to the chicken dishes, there is a pad thai option that is a nice balance of sweet and savory. And if you have a hankering for a refreshing beverage, the iced-coffee definitely pleases.
What may be better than the food at Thai 1 is the fact that your meal won’t break the bank. With all main dishes costing $6 or less and appetizers for only $2.50, Thai 1 is a great option for eating out without spending your whole paycheck.
There aren’t any chairs or benches around the parking lot where the food truck sits, so your options for where to eat are limited. The owner recommended supporting another local Wooster business and bringing the food into the Wooster Brewery, just a few yards up Beall.
Wherever you choose to eat your meal, you won’t be disappointed. The Thai 1 has only been around for a few weeks but with as much business as they seem to be getting, they’re set to become a new Wooster food landmark.
The Thai 1 food truck is open Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 5-9 p.m.