Adventures at Thai 9 Take Two: Bar Edition

Another day, another meal enjoyed at Thai 9. This was my second visit to the restaurant, which is within a 5-minute walk from where I’m staying at here in Dayton, Ohio. On my way there, I even found a random shirt lying on the ground.

Dunno how long it was there for.

This time, I decided to skip the hostess and head straight to the bar.

I was greeted by a fellow around my age named RJ. To start, I went with something familiar: the Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup. As always, it was delicious and warming — the perfect way to ease into the meal.

For my main course, I ordered the Thai Spicy with vegetables at level 7. Every bite was delicious and fiery — it felt like being wrapped in a warm, spicy blanket. The rice was just as good as I remembered.

For drinks, I stuck with the same sake as last time — Nigori. Smooth, tasty, and it pairs perfectly with spicy food.

I also tried a cocktail called The Blitzen: spiced rum with cranberry juice, lime, and cinnamon. It was excellent — you catch the cinnamon in the lingering aftertaste.

For dessert, I had the Mango Sticky Rice. Every bite was pleasant and balanced, not overly sweet. The mangoes were fresh, and the rice carried a subtle umami with gentle sweet undertones. A sprinkle of cinnamon would have elevated it even more, reminding me of Greek rice pudding.

Surprisingly, RJ comped the dessert — all because we had such a great conversation. It goes to show the golden rule really does go a long way.

After leaving, I happened to find a black-and-white cat. They stayed for me to snap the pic, and looking into their eyes, they’ve seen stuff.

Tomorrow: church at the Annunciation, where I’ll meet some extended family.

Tune in for the next episode of Drone Drifter X’s Journey! 🚀 God Bless!