I was at Tin Jo a few weeks ago. I love Thai dishes but after eating Thai food in Thailand for the past few years, I'm generally disappointed in Thai dishes outside of Thailand. But I favor spicy & that is one term not understood in CR (in my experience). Even in the States, Thai restaurants generally just add red pepper flake vs using fresh Thai chilies to spicy things up. But I am familiar with the dish you are referencing. I saw pictures on TripAdvisor. Thanks for the tip. I had their salmon dish which was pretty tasty.
I agree about fine dining in Costa Rica being an oxymoron. The food isn't bad. But generally it's not particularly good. While I try to eat local cuisine in most countries I visit, I have nothing but love for the Cordon Bleu at SL. Not native cuisine but very good. I had a wicked chicken dish at the cafe in the courtyard of the cathedral in Santa Cruz a few weeks ago too. I found up in Tamarindo, Montezuma, San Ramon, La Fortuna, and all points NW of San Jose, Peruvian food is pretty popular. And I'm a fan of good ceviche.
If you have suggestions for dining options for OP & me, please share them. Particularly places within a taxi ride from the Gulch since I'm not renting a vehicle on this trip.
I want to try Soda Peru too. Can't believe after all these trips I haven't been there. They are so slammed at lunch & closed in the evening so I've never actually eaten there despite numerous attempts.
I always laugh when traveling around CR and see the "Typical Food" signs. I don't think the intent translates well. They might as well say "Generic Food".
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