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| - I ordered take-out from Thai Elephant tonight and I was thoroughly impressed with a number of aspects:
1. They were open late on a weeknight, particularly a MONDAY, when 98% of downtown looks like 'I Am Legend'.
2. Portions are generous. I ordered Pad Thai for dinner that will persevere to be my lunch for tomorrow. An order of egg rolls comes in fives.
3. Prices are reasonable. I was expecting elevated prices to coincide with downtown rent and Monday convenience. Chicken Pad Thai was $11 and the egg rolls $5. Not bad considering that translates to two meals.
4. Use of space is charming. Classier than an upscale dive like like House of Nanking, but you can wear flip-flops there. Looks and feels very Feng Shui'd out, dressed in red and walnut.
5. Location is perfect, not only for my situation, but for other downtown denizens. Its pretty much at Phoenix's 0,0, where all addresses radiate outward unto the gaping depths of the Valley starting from there.
6. Most importantly, the food was delicious. The noodles were moist and heavy while the chicken was light and tender. I ordered 'medium' spice, but after the dish I was wanting more of a burn. There was also a shortage of scallions in the dish. I downed the few present in two small bites. The veggie egg rolls were tasty, crunchy, and flaky -- almost like a fried spring roll. I was impressed by the use of pumpkin inside. The accompanying sweet and sour sauce was much milder that what you typically get beside an eggroll and was a nice pairing.
I cannot think of a reason not to go if you are in the area.
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