It was cold enough in Dayton that I did not want to wander around pretending I had a plan. I was walking through the Oregon District, saw Thai 9 on Brown Street and went inside looking for something hot.
Thai 9 sits inside an old brick building in Dayton’s Oregon District. Dark wood, exposed brick, plants, Thai food, sushi and a full bar. After the walk through the cold, warm was enough.
I started with the Tom Yum Goong, the hot-and-sour shrimp soup. It arrived steaming. The broth was bright, sour and hot enough to clear my head without burying the shrimp. That first bowl did exactly what I came in for.
Then came the seafood clay pot. Shrimp, scallops, squid and mussels sat over glass noodles and vegetables in a ginger-soy broth, still bubbling when it reached the table. The noodles picked up everything underneath them. This was the dish that made me decide I would come back.
I paired it with a bottle of chilled Nigori sake. Thai food and sake may not be the obvious order, but the slight sweetness worked against the heat. I quit questioning it after the first glass.
Thai 9 earned a second visit from me. The room was comfortable, the portions were generous and both dishes delivered what I needed on a cold night. That is the whole review.
If you are in Dayton’s Oregon District and want the same kind of meal, start with the Tom Yum Goong and look at the clay pots. I would order both again.
What is your cold-weather meal in Dayton? Leave it in the comments. I am always looking for the next stop.
Thai 9 is at 11 Brown Street in Dayton’s historic Oregon District. Check current hours, reservations and restaurant details at https://thai9restaurant.com/ before going.
I did go back. Read the second visit here: https://www.dronedrifter.com/p/thai-9-dayton-dinner-drinks-bar
This looks amazing. What a great setting.
Wow, that looks like a good meal. Now I'm hungry.