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| - "What makes you different from Nittaya's Secret Kitchen?" I as the person behind the counter.
"Our name and location" the incredulous reply.
SMH.
Bottom line, it is Nittaya's Secret Kitchen, without table service. Paper plates, Styrofoam bowls, disposable plastic cups and plastic utensils are the norm. Smaller portions and single serving dishes designed for a quick meal for one or take away. Prices are slightly lower.
TIP: Do not take out the food. Fresh veg and herbs quickly become overcooked and crispy items (ie crispy deep fried spinach salad) become soggy.
The "World Famous Spinach Salad" still great eats. Essentially a light tempura batter coated, deep fried spinach leaves that turn into crisp spinach chips perfect for dipping into the vinegary, spicy, nutty "dressing".
Other noteworthy dishes, the garlic spice rubbed then deep fried spare ribs, good. Cooked medium, packs a lot of flavor into a small bite. The grilled marinated pork skewers also solid. Slightly sweet, grilled mid well and still plenty juicy, works well with the accompanying tamarind chili sauce. Finally the beef jerky, also deeply marinated, sweet soy flavor, slightly chewy but still moist; the fat being the best part, also good eats.
No complaints on either the yellow or green curries. Lots of Thai basil, decently tender chicken and not overcooked veg. Oily but agreeable pad thai, hints of wok hei, fresh and vibrant with lots of fresh sprouts.
Small craft beer list if you must.
Local counter service.
All told, if you're a fan of Nittya's food, you're better off going there. Too lazy to drive the extra 10 minutes, this will do.
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