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| - Best Thai food we've had in the states! We weren't sure this place would live up to the hype, but it absolutely did. We came 10-min after it opened on a Saturday night, and already there was an hour wait. We debated if we should stay, but since it was still pretty early we decided to wait it out. Tip #1 - Don't be like us. Make a RESERVATION.
In the waiting area, there are laminated articles and accolades plastered from wall-to-wall. They've won so many James Beard awards, and have been named THE best Thai restaurant in the country. High praise!
We only wished that we came with a large group of people so we could try more dishes, but since we had an hour to kill we had plenty of time to decide what to get. It took us forever to settle on a few dishes because everything on the menu sounded delicious! I would recommend trying stuff that's from Issan, Northern Thailand, or Chef's choice because c'mon... you can get Pad See Ew and Pad Thai anywhere.
This is what we ordered:
- A cup of Tom Yum Koong soup
- A cup of Tom Kah Kai soup
- Shrimp in a blanket (shrimp wrapped with bacon and wonton wrappers then deep fried).
- Crispy duck with Panang Curry
- Soft Shell Crab with Drunken Noodles
Everything was DELICIOUS. My favorites were the soups and soft shell crab with drunken noodles. The depth of flavor they were able to infuse into the soups really made them memorable. You could taste all the wonderful flavors of Thailand in those little cups - lemongrass, lime, chili, etc. Mmm...
The soft shell crab was perfectly fried and layered beautifully atop the flat noodles (like the ones they use for Pad See Ew). There were so many popping flavors that the dish still danced on my tongue hours after we had eaten. I highly recommend this dish!
I was least impressed by the Crispy Duck Panang Curry even though it was still good. I think I like really unique, bold flavors and the red panang curry tasted pretty similar to other Thai places. The deep fried duck was good, but nothing beats Chinese peking duck - I couldn't help but compare.
Can't wait to come back again. This place is a must try for those who enjoy Thai food!
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