Sticky rice is a staple in Thai dishes; it’s nutritious and tastes great, too. If you’re out at a Thai restaurant and aren’t sure which dish to pair with your sticky rice, Thailand Cuisine, with locations in Kahului and Kihei, HI, has some suggestions for you.

Sticky rice can be paired with any dish, but it works especially well with sweet or savory ones. Since rice has a neutral taste, the more flavorful the dish, the better the dish pairs with rice. Don’t be afraid to experiment with Thai cuisine find what you like — stop into Thailand Cuisine for some of the best Thai dishes on Maui. Try the Yum Woon Sen, a type of salad made with glass noodles that comes with chicken or beef and pairs with sticky rice. It’s one of the most flavorful Thai dishes on the menu. 

Curries go well with sticky rice because of the spice and the strong flavor of the curry. A spicy curry often needs rice to balance the heat of the dish. Thailand Cuisine serves delicious Thai curries, and the red, yellow, and green curries all pair well with sticky rice. Due to the types of chilies in each, the heat levels vary by color: red curry is moderate in heat, green curry has a kick, and yellow curry is the mildest. If you want some Hawaiian flair with your sticky rice, order the Thai Red Curry Shrimp With Pineapple.

No matter what you choose to pair with your sticky rice, you’ll enjoy Thailand Cuisine’s authentic Thai dishes. Stop by one of the two locations in Maui, HI, call (808) 875-0839, or visit their website for more information.