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| - Got delivery from here last night, so I can't speak to the cleanliness or service of the restaurant itself, but we received our food quite quickly. We were told it would be forty five minutes, but it only took half an hour, so everything was still nice and warm.
To share we ordered the spring rolls, coconut rice, and regular (chicken and shrimp) pad thai. The spring rolls were delicious and of moderate size, with fresh and well-cooked veggies to compliment the perfectly crispy exterior. The sauce was a bit on the sweet size, but considering the restrained savoury nature of the roll itself, I think it worked. I would have ordered more, though, as the serving size of two wasn't enough for four people to share. The coconut rice was good; nothing special, but always a classic, and this place knew how to do it right. Sticky, moderately flavoured, and perfect for picking up sauce. The pad thai was good as well - a little on the eggy side, so keep that in mind, but it was well spiced and well cooked. I would order it again, surely, though perhaps not to share. It was a large dish, and considering the size of all of our entrees we were barely able to make a dent in it.
For mains we tried the veggie curry, chicken Malaysian curry, red curry beef, and basil lamb. Right off the bat, I loved the veggie curry. Lots of coconut, creamy sauce, good mix of vegetables, perfect pairing for the rice - it was absolutely fantastic. I can't recommend it enough. Similarly, the chicken Malaysian curry was incredible. I have to stress that this dish is VERY RICH, and you may not be able to eat much, but it was great nonetheless. It was seasoned expertly with a touch of spice, and the eggplant was great with the sauce. On the other hand, I wasn't as impressed by the beef. I thought it was bland and a touch dry for a red curry, and I've certainly had better. The meat itself did have potential, but maybe stick to another type of beef dish. I wasn't huge on the basil lamb either, but hey. Lamb really isn't really my thing, and the others rather liked it. So though I wouldn't get it, I also may not be the best to ask about that one.
Overall, it was a good pick for a Saturday night in. I wasn't wowed by it, but it's certainly a place that I would order from again.
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