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| - What a find! This place was suggested by a friend and I am so glad that I tried it out. The vibe is modern industrial, but it's very warm and cozy. Some of the tables are unique and very interesting - overall, a very pleasant décor.
Here are some things to know...
- It's cash only - come prepared! The place is very reasonably priced, with most dishes $9 or less, but still - good to know in advance.
- The pork belly steamed buns are a must. Tender and delicious - some of the best I have had.
- Pay attention when the waiter describes the spice levels. I ordered the Street Noodles #1 in a level 2 (out of 5 levels). It was perfect - spicy and flavorful, without being firey burning hot. I normally would have gone with a 3 or 4, but was forewarned that they are serious about their Thai spices here. My companion (who had previously tried the level 2) wimped out with a level zero this time and loved it.
- BYOB, with a super reasonable corkage fee of 50 cents per person.
- The place is busy every night of the week, so be prepared to wait. No reservations.
- There is no parking. A lot of the nearby street spots are permit only, so be prepared to walk a bit. And don't try parking down the street near the wine store - even though I went in and bought a bottle of wine first, they wouldn't let me walk out of the parking lot and leave my car there.
My only real critique of the place is that almost ALL of their seating is stools. Backless stools. Oh how I despise this creation. I almost knocked a star off, but since I got a banquet seat (merely by chance), I was feeling generous.
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