In the last couple of months this summer we had 2 new thai restraurants pop up in Downtown Phoenix, both no more than 2 blocks or less from long time Thai establishment Thai Elephant. I guess we shall see how great the demand is for Thai in centeral PHX with at least 5 Thai restaurants within a 2ish mile radius.
After seeing they had openend on my walk into work and not having packed my lunch that day. I decided to see if they have a website and check out the menu. Humm....not bad. So I called in my order just before noon. Panang curry lunch special, chicken, medium..."that will be ready in 10 min", she replied and hung up the phone. She didn't take my name, I guess she was confident or they didn't get many carry out calls.
I walked over and it was ready and waiting for me. The little restaurant was bright, clean and teaming with an active lunch crowd. I took my order and walked back to my office where I opened my bag to discover a covered bowl of creamy well seasoned Panang curry (next time I will order it hotter) sliced chicken breast, bell peppers and a side of steamed broccoli and white rice. I quickly tossed the broccoli into the curry and began sipping on this delightful curry sauce.
Now I am a bit picky since red curry is of my my favorites and I can make it at home (live in the boonies and you learn to make the dishes you love and can't get without a 2+hr drive). This was quite tasty, but the Duck Pineapple red curry at Siam Thai is still my favorite red curry in the valley.
Thai'd up...you've caught my attention!