Over the years, Thai food has become one of my top faves. I wouldn't say I'm a connoisseur of it but I can be a bit picky when it comes to it.
I've eaten at Sukho Thai before and wasn't blown away. The food was good but I felt it was over-priced and the wait time was ridiculous.
I'm not a fan of the way Khao San is set up. You dine elbow-to-elbow with strangers so it feels like you're at a trough. That's what kept me from giving it the five-star treatment.
My friend and I opted to sit at he front patio even with the threat of rain otherwise, we would have had to wait a long time for a seat at one of the troughs. I was so hungry, I didn't care that I would be devouring my food right in front of other hungry-eyed patrons patiently waiting for a seat.
I was overwhelmed with all the options on the hip designed menu. So many delightful sounding dishes (and difficult to pronounce) and very vegetarian-friendly. After much deliberation, I settled on the Gaeng Phed - a green curry with butternut squash, bell peppers and basil leaves.
Holy crap! It was like an explosion in my mouth. So flavourful, rich, spicy and savoury!
I fell in love immediately. I would've licked the bowl clean if I was in the privacy of my own home.
I'm definitely going to repay a visit to this place. Even though the wait time and layout of the restaurant blows, the food more than makes up for it!