I used to live right around the corner from Breeze, a Thai-French bistro in Midtown West, but for some reason never stopped to eat here until a few weeks ago (and that too, having dinner with one of the girls I used to live with on 45th, Eugenia). The first thing worth noting I guess is, I’m not really sure what about the menu is really “French.” For the most part, it consists of standard Thai fare. There are some exceptions under the “Chef’s Specials” on the menu, like the Breeze Steak Duboeuf, or the Duck Breast du Paris…both which sounded kind of contrived in order to fit the type of cuisine they’re advertising. I didn’t really have high hopes for this place either, but it did surprise me a bit. The appetizer we had, crispy squid, was for example, outstanding.
It’s apparently a NY Times’ favorite, made with culantro green chili mayonnaise and sweet chili relish. Eugenia ordered spicy noodles which was also good:
But I was REALLY excited for my Thai Basil Burger, which sounded awesome: ground beef with basil marinated with herb grilled and filled with pickled cucumbers, chili, roasted tomatoes and shaved red onion on a sesame roll.
The truth is, it sounded a LOT better than it tasted. It actually tasted pretty standard. It actually didn’t taste different at all, even with a side of what looked like some kind of green chutney sauce had barely any taste. My thai ice tea though was OK, but I have to say the best part of the meal was definitely the appetizer. If I go again, I wouldn’t even mind ordering a few of the appetizers over a whole dinner plate.
Restaurant Info:
Breeze
661 9th Ave.
btw 45th and 46th St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 262-7777
Midtown West
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