Beef marinated in coconut milk and Thai spices. Catfish in a bright ginger-ponzu sauce. Rice noodles with crushed peanuts and leeks. With such loud flavors and colors dotting Exotic Thai Bistro's menu, it wouldn't make much sense to have the decor scream for diners attention, too. Fortunately, this date spot knows the art of subtlety. Earth-toned walls lined in dark leather couches and plush banquettes surround deep umber tables while an open industrial ceiling reaches high enough to keep conversations from filling the dining room with an oppressive din. Without such distractions, diners are free to focus on each other, on the bold flavor combinations such as papaya with prawns, or on a glass of imported wine.