Short review: Frustrating service, good food
Detailed version:
Food:
The main dish I had was excellent - The pad kee mao. It had this fantastic sweet and savory flavor. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the chicken was cooked just right - soft, tender, and exceptionally tasty. The squash fritters - though not as good as the main dish - were a nice treat to snack on before the meal.
Service:
I have very mixed emotions about this place. I say emotions because the way I was treated by the staff made me very upset. I have a feeling I was judged by the host immediately (based on my appearance).
It is a Monday, it is 6 PM, it's not busy in the restaurant. There are maybe 10 total tables and 5 tables occupied when my guest and I walk in. The host proceeds to walk us by a couple empty tables and force us to share a table with a couple who seemed to be having an intimate dinner. We asked if we could be seated at one of the other tables and were met with a response "those tables are reserved for bigger groups". The tables at this establishment are for 4 people.. Of the 5 tables occupied, 3 of them had parties of 2.
The place cleared out within 5 minutes. Now it was basically our table left in this restaurant. Instead of being considerate and asking if we'd like to get our own table now, they continued to socialize amongst themselves.
Completely aggravating. Almost ruined the restaurant for me. The amazing food salvaged the night. Only recommend for take out.