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Brine

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Brine is another word for the sea or ocean and you'll find some of the best local catches served up here at this Mosaic District restaurant in Fairfax, Va. Restaurant proprietor Travis Croxton co-owns several oyster farms throughout the Chesapeake region and a clam farm in Chincoteague, Va. so guests will know the dishes are fresh. Many will want to try the raw bar which features oysters on the half shell, seafood ceviche and chilled Carolina shrimp cocktail. The wood rotisserie cooks a market catch over oak for a half an hour. The meal takes awhile but it is worth it!

Address:

2985 District Ave. Suite 120
Fairfax, VA 22031

Phone:

703-280-1000

EXPERT TIPS BY: Gina Gallucci White
Washington Local Expert

Seafood: "Park in one of the garages where parking is free for up to five hours from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m."

Best for Seafood Because: Using regional seafood, this Mosaic District restaurant offers (oyster) farm to table freshness.

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  
  I - Thai Platter
  
  Grilled satay (1 pc), spring roll (1 pc), Thai dumplings (2 pcs), and blanket shrimp (2 pcs), golden tofu (2 pcs). ($9.00)
  
  Satay (4 Pcs)
  
  Grilled tender strips of marinated chicken on skewers, served with a side of peanut sauce and cucumber relish. ($7.00)
  
  Spring Rolls (3 Pcs)
  
  Crispy spring rolls filled with bean thread, cabbage, carrots, celery and black mushrooms, served with plum sauce. ($6.00)
  
  Summer Rolls (6 Pcs)
  
  Tofu, cucumbers, carrots, celery, basil, rice noodles and lettuce rolled in rice paper, served with peanut tamarind sauce. ($7.00)
  
  Blanket Shrimps (5 Pcs)
  
  Shrimp wrapped in spring roll skins and deep fried until golden brown, served with plum sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Potpourri Mussels
  
  Fresh mussels steamed with lemon grass and basil, served with chili sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Crispy Beef
  
  Marinated thin slices of oven-dried beef, fried to perfection and served with hot chili paste. ($7.00)
  
  Steamed or Fried Thai Dumplings (5 Pcs)
  
  Crabmeat, shrimp, minced pork and water chestnuts wrapped in wonton skins, served with Thai soy sauce. ($7.00)
  
  Pan-Fried Vegetable Dumplings (6 Pcs)
  
  Onions, scallions, leeks and bean curd wrapped in wheat paper and served with sweet Thai soy sauce. ($6.00)
  
  Fish Cakes (5 Pcs)
  
  Thai curried fish cakes served with a peanut cucumber relish. ($8.00)
  
  Calamari
  
  Lightly dusted calamari, deep-fried and served with our exotic sweet and sour sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Curry Puff (2 Pcs)
  
  Curried minced chicken, potatoes and onions in a pastry puff, fried until golden brown and served with a cucumber relish. ($6.00)
  
  Golden Tofu (8 Pcs)
  
  Fried tofu served with a side of crushed peanut plum sauce. ($6.00)
  
  Thai Chicken Wings (5 Pcs)
  
  Served with a mild chili sweet sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Moo Yor Tod (5 Pcs)
  
  Fried pork sausage served with red hot chili. ($8.00)
- I -Thai Salads
  
  Larb Gai Salad
  
  Spicy steamed minced chicken salad. Minced chicken and exotic spices tossed in a spicy fresh lime dressing, served with fresh lettuce. ($8.00)
  
  Larb Lamb Salad
  
  Spicy grilled lamb salad. Minced lamb and exotic spices tossed in a spicy fresh lime dressing, served with fresh lettuce. ($11.00)
  
  Num Tok Salad
  
  Spicy grilled beef salad. Grilled marinated slices of beef, roasted rice, red onions, scallions and cilantro tossed in a spicy lime dressing. ($8.00)
  
  Bangkok Beef Salad
  
  Grilled marinated slices of beef, onions, scallions, cucumbers, tomatoes and cilantro tossed in a spicy lime dressing. ($8.00)
  
  Yum Woon Sen Salad
  
  Spicy cellophane noodle salad. Steamed glass noodles, minced chicken, cashews and red onions in a tasty, spicy lime dressing. ($7.00)
  
  Yum Talay Salad
  
  Spicy seafood salad. Steamed seafood combination tossed in a spicy lime dressing. ($8.00)
  
  Papaya Salad
  
  Julienned green papaya, shred carrot, string beans, tomatoes and roasted peanuts mixed in a spicy lime dressing. ($8.00)
  
  Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Salad
  
  Grilled jumbo shrimps (3 pieces) tossed in a spicy lime dressing over green salad. ($9.00)
  
  Mango Salad
  
  Fresh mango, green leaf lettuce, red onion, bell pepper in sweet and sour spicy lime sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Miss U Salad
  
  Seasonal vegetable with dressing. ($7.00)
- Soups
  
  Tom Yum Soup
  
  Mushrooms, tomatoes and Thai basil in a spicy broth with a touch of lemon grass and lime leaves. ($6.00)
  
  Tom Kha Soup
  
  Mushrooms in a spicy coconut broth with a touch of galangal, lime leaves and lemon grass. ($6.00)
  
  Wonton Soup*
  
  Pork and shrimp wontons simmered in a light consomme topped with roasted pork. ($7.00)
  
  Vegetables and Soft Tofu Soup
  
  Fresh tofu, assorted vegetables and cilantro in our homemade vegetable broth. ($6.00)
- Noodles Soup
  
  Noodle In Clear Soup
  
  Served with bean sprouts, carrots and spring onions in a clear soup. ($12.00)
  
  Noodle In Spicy Tom Yum Soup
  
  Served with ground peanuts, milk, chili pepper, bean sprouts, green beans, cilantro and spring onions in a spicy tom yum soup. ($12.00)
- Entrees
  
  Kaprow
  
  Sauteed fresh chili, garlic and basil in a light brown sauce, served with broccoli. ($12.00)
  
  Pad Prik King
  
  Stir-fried string beans, kaffir lime leaves with chili paste. ($12.00)
  
  Pad Ped Pha
  
  Eggplant, bamboo shoots, green beans, basil and pepper corn sauteed with curry paste. ($14.00)
  
  Ginger Ginger
  
  Fresh ginger, onions, scallions and black mushrooms in a tasty bean sauce. ($12.00)
  
  Stir-Fried Garlic
  
  Fresh garlic and white pepper sauteed in a light brown sauce and steamed broccoli. ($12.00)
  
  I -Thai Cashew Nut
  
  Sauteed cashews, bell peppers, onions and scallions in a light brown sauce. ($13.00)
  
  Sweet and Sour
  
  Pineapple, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, scallions and bell peppers sauteed in a sweet and sour sauce. ($13.00)
  
  Pad Pak
  
  Sauteed assorted vegetables and shitake mushrooms with a touch of garlic in a light brown sauce. ($12.00)
  
  Stir-Fried Fresh Pepper
  
  Stir-fried onions, scallions and fresh green peppers in a light brown sauce. ($12.00)
  
  Bangkok Asparagus
  
  Sauteed asparagus and shitake mushrooms in a savory oyster brown sauce. ($14.00)
  
  Basil Eggplant
  
  Eggplant, bell peppers and fresh chili sauteed in a garlic soybean sauce. ($12.00)
  
  Pad Prik Pow
  
  Sauteed onions, scallions, celery and red peppers with a roasted chili sauce. ($14.00)
  
  Thai Rama
  
  Your choices of meat sauteed in yellow curry sauce, topped with crunchy shallots and peanut sauce, served on a bed of steamed vegetables. ($14.00)
  
  Pla Goong
  
  Grilled jumbo shrimps tossed in a spicy paste, shredded lemon grass and lime leave over green salad. ($14.00)
- Signature Dishes and Seafood
  
  Crying Tiger
  
  Grilled Thai style marinated flank steak served with steamed vegetables, spicy fish sauce and sticky rice. ($17.00)
  
  Lamb Lover
  
  Grilled lamb loin, spicy yellow curry paste mixed with our chef special recipe, serve with mixed veggies and steamed rice. ($18.00)
  
  I -Thai Sizzling
  
  Sauteed marinated with herbs in a light brown sauce and served on a hot sizzling plate with mixed vegetables, sprinkle with sesame seed. ($17.00)
  
  Chicken Volcano
  
  Marinated cornish game hen grilled to perfection with exotic herbs and Thai spices, served with spicy sour herb sauce and sticky rice. ($18.00)
  
  BBQ Pork
  
  Pork marinated overnight with seasoning, grilled and served with mixed vegetables and a spicy Thai herb sauce. ($17.00)
  
  Virginia Island
  
  Assorted seafood with your choices of sauce. ($25.00)
  
  All My Heart
  
  Crispy jumbo shrimp and sauteed minced chicken with a spicy exotic plum sauce, serve with mango salad. ($23.00)
  
  Basil Paradise
  
  Lightly dusted jumbo shrimp, or lobster steamed broccoli and crispy basil in a spicy exotic brown sauce. ($20.00)
  
  Chu-Chee Curry
  
  Lightly dusted, glazed with a coconut curry sauce and sprinkled with kaffir lime leaves. ($22.00)
- Noodles From The Wok
  
  Pad Thai
  
  Stir-fried rice noodles, egg, bean curd, bean sprouts, scallions, tamarind mixture and ground peanuts. ($13.00)
  
  Golden Noodle
  
  Wide rice noodles, onions, scallion and bell peppers stir-fried in a yellow curry sauce. ($13.00)
  
  Pik Pao Noodle
  
  Wide rice noodles, green beans, basil leaves and roasted chili sauce. ($13.00)
  
  Lad Na
  
  Chinese broccoli, black beans with a brown gravy sauce over pan-fried wide rice noodles. ($13.00)
  
  Pad Se Eew
  
  Wide rice noodles, egg and Chinese broccoli with a sweet soy bean sauce. ($12.00)
  
  Kua Gai
  
  Wide rice noodles, egg and sweet radish, stir fried with a light soy sauce. ($12.00)
  
  Drunken Noodles
  
  Wide rice noodles, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, Thai basil, fresh chili and crispy basil. ($12.00)
  
  Noodle Salad
  
  Served with bean sprouts, cilantro, spring onions and ground peanut. ($13.00)
  
  Pad Woon Sen
  
  Glass noodles, egg, snow peas, black mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, scallions, egg and Thai seasoning. ($13.00)
  
  Stir-Fried Sukiyaki
  
  Glass noodles, egg, scallion, celery, napa cabbage in our exotic sesame sauce. ($13.00)
- Noodles in Coconut Curry
  
  Green Curry
  
  String bean, bamboo shoots, bell peppers and basil leaves in coconut green curry over rice noodle (thin or wide). ($13.00)
  
  Red Curry
  
  String bean, eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell peppers and basil leaves in coconut red curry over linguini. ($13.00)
- Fried Rice
  
  Pineapple Fried Rice
  
  Stir-fried jasmine rice with egg, pineapple, tomatoes, onions, scallions, dry cranberry, cashews nut and dry shredded pork in our flavorful chef's sauce. ($13.00)
  
  Deelish Fried Rice
  
  Stir-fried jasmine rice, onions, bell peppers, chili, garlic and Thai basil. ($13.00)
  
  Spicy Basil Fried Rice
  
  Stir-fried jasmine rice, onions, bell peppers, chili, garlic and Thai basil. ($13.00)
  
  Crab Meat Fried Rice
  
  Stir-fried jasmine rice, egg, crabmeat, celery, carrots and green peas in our flavorful chef's sauce. ($15.00)
- Curry
  
  Panang Curry
  
  Snow peas, kaffir lime leaves, Thai basil and a peanut-red curry sauce. ($13.00)
  
  Green Curry
  
  Bamboo shoots, eggplant, green beans, bell peppers and Thai basil with a green curry sauce. ($13.00)
  
  Red Curry
  
  Bamboo shoots, eggplant, green beans, bell peppers and Thai basil with a red curry sauce. ($13.00)
  
  Yellow Curry
  
  Potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and Thai herb in yellow curry sauce. ($13.00)
  
  Mussaman Curry
  
  Potatoes, onions and roasted peanuts in a tasty yellow curry sauce. ($13.00)
  
  Pineapple Curry
  
  Sweet pineapple chunk, green bean and bell pepper with a red curry sauce. ($13.00)
  
  Roasted Duck Curry
  
  Roasted duck, tomatoes, pineapple and basil simmered in a red curry sauce. ($14.00)
  
  Wild Curry
  
  Medley of Thai herbs, bamboo shoots, green beans, eggplant, fresh chili and Thai basil cooked in a country style curry. ($14.00)
  
  Mango Curry
  
  Fresh mango, bamboo shoots, eggplant, green beans, and Thai basil in a red curry sauce. ($14.00)
- Kid's Meals
  
  Memo Platter
  
  Fried rice with egg, grilled satay (1pcs), Thai dumplings (2pcs), and blanket shrimp (2pcs). ($10.00)
  
  Shrimp Eater
  
  Stir fried jasmine rice with egg, jumbo shrimp, carrots, sweet corn and peas. ($8.00)
  
  Bumble Bee
  
  Chicken satay (2pcs), broccoli, jasmine rice and peanut sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Two Buddies
  
  Egg noodles and wonton served warm with roasted garlic and sweet soy sauce. ($8.00)
- Desserts
  
  Mango with Sweet Sticky Rice
  
  Fresh mango with sweet sticky rice, coconut milk and sesame seeds. ($6.00)
  
  Thai Cococnut Taro Custard
  
  Baked coconut custard with taro root. ($6.00)
  
  Banana Spring Rolls
  
  Crispy bites with choice of ice cream. ($5.00)
  
  Banana Spring Rolls A'la Mode
  
  Crispy bites with choice of ice cream. ($7.00)
  
  Flavored Ice Cream
  
  Choice of coconut, mango, green tea, or chocolate. ($5.00)

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