Yupha Thai is definitely a "yuppy" in terms of being a great spot to go to. There are not too many places to eat near ASU Research Park, which is right off the 101 and Elliot. Yupha is about a couple miles west on Elliot off the 101 freeway.
I entered in and saw the special of the day, which was a pumpkin dish with whatever meat or tofu. Most Thai dishes are known to be pretty spicy, and I was curious to try something more on the sweeter end. It was still right after Thanksgiving, and it was an appropriate time to try a festive dish.
While I was waiting, they offered us a soup and salad bar to get something to appease us for a few minutes. This is the first time I have ever seen this, which is the main reason this rating goes from a 4 to a 5 star.
The pumpkin dish was really good! The thai spices to go along with the sweetness was the ultimate complement. All of my friends loved their meals too.