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| - This is probably the definition of a hole-in-the-wall mom-and-pop restaurant. The walls are plastered in crayon pictures addressed to the lady owner, and the dining area is lightly decorated and filled with soft and appropriate music. I love it for its quaintness and neatness, I love it for its owners, several dishes are excellent, but the portion sizes tend to run small for the price and often times the dishes are bland.
I think every time we have come here it has been very, very dead. There is usually one, maybe two other parties dining in, and sometimes a customers or two comes in to pick up a take-out order. That probably explains the portion sizes. However, if you come here for a quiet atmosphere and pretty authentic Thai food, then it's just the place.
The mini Thai egg rolls are probably one of the better appetizers, as are the soups; very flavorful and full of herbs. The curries here are amazing and definitely my favorite (mussaman is the way to go). Some of the noodle dishes do stand out as well. You need to specify if you want something more spicy or more mild as they do not ask. Main dishes are very light, meaning they are not drenched in sauce which is refreshing compared to some heavier Thai cuisines in the area. I would however recommend asking for extra sauce or a little extra spice to bring the plate to life.
They try to keep the ingredient combinations as authentic as possible, so if you ask for any substitutions they are happy to oblige but you may receive a weird look in return. No salt, pepper, or soy sauce at the table, but if you ask they will bring out whatever you need. The husband is not as talkative as the wife, but they are both very kind, very hard workers, and are constantly running back and forth to the kitchen.
I come here for the quiet dining experience rather than exceptional Thai food. It is close and convenient, but if you want more variety or are wanting to experience Thai food for the first time, I'd recommend sampling some other places first as you may not be blown away here.
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