Just visited Chao for the first time at this location, although they've been here for about a year. Pleased to see the same managers/owners and chef. We were frequent diners at the previous restaurant and we're glad to see many of our favorites still on the menu. The food is consistent, ample and tastefully superior to most other Thai restaurants in the East Valley. Now the large, stylish venue accompanies the excellent food quality. There's plenty of room for happy hour, meetings, special music and business networking groups. Large outdoor patio with lighting and fire pits will surely draw al fresco diners in fall and spring.
This visit we enjoyed the spring roll for appetizers followed by pad Thai and panang. Everything we ordered was solid in quantity and preparation. The five spicy levels were offered by our server in case we wanted extra heat but with the accompanying pepper condiments we were satisfied with the spiciness.
Now that we're confident this is the same wonderful Thai fusion restaurant we always enjoyed in downtown Chandler as Latitude 8, we'll be back in a regular basis.