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| - I've had several really consistent experiences at this Charleston-transplanted Thai house. I dig the modern and minimal interior, with its very appropriate "uptown" feel, accentuated by the dim lighting and servers dressed in all black.
I have found the waitstaff to be solid, friendly and consistent throughout our visits, with good knowledge of the menu and recommendations where needed. Those with prior Thai experience will see most of the standards on the menu here: plenty of noodle and rice dishes, served with your choice of protein, or curried dishes to pack in a bit of spice. House specialities are familiar, but well-executed (particularly the whole fish and duck).
Largely Americanized, the dishes can be made spicier upon request. Saying nothing usually results in a rather mild dish. Also, as everyone tends to do their "standards" just a bit differently, your experience with your "go-to" favorites will vary here. I, for example, do not care for their take on Pad Thai: lacking in peanut flavor and a bit too "sweet" for what I have come to like in that dish. Your mileage will vary, so just keep that in mind.
Drinks are a bit on the pricy side here, and I bemoan the loss of half price wine night on Sundays (it's now 1/3 off), but this is uptown and the price point is on-par with the higher-end neighbors. A couple of interesting cocktails on the menu will get things started for those just looking to bar-hop.
Do use the "free" valet parking here, as otherwise you're pressing your luck for a space on the street or paying a hefty fee to use one of the not-so-close decks. Given then steep hill the front door is on, it's better to let the pros do it, IMHO. But, once you're done you are in the middle of the "uptown" action: very easy to get around to some of the other hot spots in this area. In all, this is a welcome presence in uptown for the diversity of cuisine in an upscale setting.
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