Sailors Thai Canteen George Street Sydney
For something different in the Rocks precinct of Sydney there is always Sailors Thai Canteeen. True to form of a canteen there are no seperate tables. A long table from front to back greets the diner on entry into the dining room.
If you really do seek privacy you can always opt for the table outside. The views of the Circular Quay are very good. Indeed Sailors is located on prime real estate in the heart of the Rocks and easy walking distance to Circular Quay.
For a more formal dining experience you can head downstairs to Sailors Thai. The canteen serves up a quick meal. Be aware of the no bookings policy. Again for bookings and a more relaxed dining experience head downstairs.
There is no real order as to which dish arrives first. We ordered the Papaya salad, soft shell crab and pad thai. First to arrive was the papaya salad. In Thailand Som Dtam(pronounced SomTam) as its known is a colurful salad which is deceptive in its appearance. It originates from north east Thailand. The main ingredient is grated green(unripe) papaya and it is combined with chilli, garlic, lime, shrimp and fish sauce. I was very careful in launching into this salad because previous experiences have induced tremendous eye watering, nose running episodes. Tonight's experience was somewhat subdued. It was milder than I had expected but still had the flavours of past experiences. An added bonus was the crispy fried pork which accompanied the salad. The pork added an extra dimension. As with a lot of Thai cooking the sour and sweet is present. On this occasion it was just a little too tangy for my tastes.
Next was the soft shell crab. It was a special, and it was great, though I did not care too much for the sauce that accompanied the dish. My tip is to eat the soft shell crab as it is, and taste the delicious sweetness of the meat. The sauce tends to dominate if combined with the crab.
Finally the ubiquitous Pad Thai. I found it to be reasonable but for the price there was nothing outstanding with the dish.
Another tip, use the supplied flavourings on the table to add some zing to your choices. Come on it is a canteen help yourself!
Service was efficient but lack any warmth. A smile or two would not have gone astray.
For a quick meal, this place is tops. A unique dining atmosphere and a varied crowd where you wouldn't feel out of place in shorts and t-shirt or jacket and shirt.
Rating : ***
If you really do seek privacy you can always opt for the table outside. The views of the Circular Quay are very good. Indeed Sailors is located on prime real estate in the heart of the Rocks and easy walking distance to Circular Quay.
For a more formal dining experience you can head downstairs to Sailors Thai. The canteen serves up a quick meal. Be aware of the no bookings policy. Again for bookings and a more relaxed dining experience head downstairs.
There is no real order as to which dish arrives first. We ordered the Papaya salad, soft shell crab and pad thai. First to arrive was the papaya salad. In Thailand Som Dtam(pronounced SomTam) as its known is a colurful salad which is deceptive in its appearance. It originates from north east Thailand. The main ingredient is grated green(unripe) papaya and it is combined with chilli, garlic, lime, shrimp and fish sauce. I was very careful in launching into this salad because previous experiences have induced tremendous eye watering, nose running episodes. Tonight's experience was somewhat subdued. It was milder than I had expected but still had the flavours of past experiences. An added bonus was the crispy fried pork which accompanied the salad. The pork added an extra dimension. As with a lot of Thai cooking the sour and sweet is present. On this occasion it was just a little too tangy for my tastes.
Next was the soft shell crab. It was a special, and it was great, though I did not care too much for the sauce that accompanied the dish. My tip is to eat the soft shell crab as it is, and taste the delicious sweetness of the meat. The sauce tends to dominate if combined with the crab.
Finally the ubiquitous Pad Thai. I found it to be reasonable but for the price there was nothing outstanding with the dish.
Another tip, use the supplied flavourings on the table to add some zing to your choices. Come on it is a canteen help yourself!
Service was efficient but lack any warmth. A smile or two would not have gone astray.
For a quick meal, this place is tops. A unique dining atmosphere and a varied crowd where you wouldn't feel out of place in shorts and t-shirt or jacket and shirt.
Rating : ***
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