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| - If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!
Now, I will be a tad sentimental here. Thai Cuisine was my first experience with Thai. A friend brought me there for lunch back in 2006 - and I have been a junkie ever since. And, to be perfectly honest, I have only found one other place in the burgh that I think has comparable food in terms of taste - and the prices there are much higher. We live about 45 minute drive from TC so for us to frequent there means that we really do enjoy the food!
Over the years, DH and I have brought many friends to TC. To be honest, it is not much to look at. It really is lacking in atmosphere and, to be honest, I would love to see them clean up their restrooms a lot. But the service is always good and the food - well, the food is so good, I can live with this little "diner". Besides, we always end up down the street afterwards for a coffee and there are restrooms there :)
We have tried all of the appetizers - DH says it is hands down the best hot & sour he has ever had. Steamed dumplings are the tastiest in town - good taste but nothing overwhelming (i have had them with so much garlic, I regret eating them). Spring rolls are always tasty & fresh. BTW - if you go at lunch, they add a tiny salad with peanut dressing to your plate - try not to lick the plate when you are done :)
I think we have tried every curry on the menu - red, green, pineapple, panang, musman, winter. Winter is always our favorite - a green curry with the pumpkin is to die for. DH will scrape the bowl on this one.
I am a noodle junkie. My favorite here of all the dishes is their Pad See Ew. I always get it with shrimp which are nice-sized and plentiful. It is the sauce that differentiates this from other Thai places. TC uses a sweet black bean sauce that is amazing. I have tried this dish and it is the sauce that makes this dish. I have liked their Rad Na and enjoyed the fried rices but I always come back to the Pad See Ew because I know that I can't find comparable anywhere else.
I will admit that we have never tried desserts there. To be honest, we find the portions plentiful and have never wanted dessert afterwards.
If you are looking for atmosphere, head to Squirrel Hill or the South Side or Wexford. If you are looking for tasty food at a reasonable price, this is your spot. And just remember - there is always takeout!
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