2B - Thursday, January 21, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.can. 28 - Thursday, January 21, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.co4 FOOD WARS MARNEE THAI This upscale dig nestled on the corner of Main and Williams puts its own unique spin on Pad Thai, but it's hard to tell just what that spin is. There's a mysterious blend of curries and a less eggy flavor than you might be used to. But the gener- ous portions of tofu and green onions hit the spot, as does the separate dish of pea- nuts that you can spread at your leisure. NOODLES AND CO. Youknow you're not going to get truly great Pad Thai from a place that also makes Macaroni and Cheese and Penne Rosa. While Noodles certainly serves up some good eating, its Pad Thai doesn't have that Southeast Asian blast of fla- vor necessary for a quality dish. You get watery, bland noodles with no spice. - mw - NO THAI! No Thai! makes a valiant effort for authentic Pad Thai. While clearly Ameri- canized, the dish packs in an array of tasty, fresh ingredients. For the iron- mouthed, try challenging the spiciness spectrum- No Thai! will win. The heavy, extremely oily sauce goes down wonder- fully, but then regret starts to take hold. A satisfying - but physicallytaxing - meal. SIAM CUISINE In a restaurant that's also a family home where Thai TV shows are blaring in the background, you know you're getting the authentic experience. And the Pad Thaihas awarm, hearty, homemade taste to match. With just the right balance of peanut, egg and spice, it's well worth the awkwardness of eating in a living room. AND THE WINNER IS: SIAM CUISINE CAMPUS CLASH LAST WEEK'S RESULTS: Teresa Sullivan strikes a ninja pose as John Beilein looks up from his Pad Thai, weilding his stainless steel spork. Sullivan lunges in for a nunchuck to the neck. Beilein diverts the blow with his epic spork. He pulls a smoke bomb from his Pad Thai and throws it at Sullivan's feet. Blinded, Sullivan can't retaliate. Beilein sporks his way to an ugly but well deserved win. WINNER: JOHN BEILEIN THIS WEEK'S FIGHT: The Daily Arts weekly show "Accost'd" continues with more belligerent entertainment action. To find out which musicians the people of the University just can't stand anymore, watch the scintillating, in-your-face video at michigandaily.com/section/arts. Weekend Freebies Because your pockets are empty, and so is your planner. But don't worry. We've got you covered. Thursday, Jan.21 Beats N' Eats Ftee line masic porfsrmances Leagae Underground, 11a.m. Student Music Lecture Nate May recounts his musical studies in South Africa. 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