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| - Being a sucker for modern architecture and clean lines I was drawn in to Soontorn Bahn Thai by its magnificent facade while promenading on the Lakeshore. Hubby excitedly pushed its huge wooden revolving door open and once we spilled inside it was GORGEOUSLY outfitted. Very South Beach...by way of Oakville.
We were welcomed in by friendly Thai servers. Actually we were the only ones there as it was their changeover time from lunch to dinner...dining purgatory if you will, but everyone was super accommodating and never made us feel like we came at an in opportune time.
We ordered the Golden Basket and Shrimp rolls to start. The golden baskets were light and crisp fried wonton cups with a melange of diced vegetables and chicken inside, and indeed delicious. Next for our mains we had the Pineapple fried rice and Hubby ordered the Tamarind fish delight, which was a tangy/spicy sauce on fried red snapper, while I savored my ginger chicken.
I couldn't help but keep admiring the interior whilst eating, the lush modernity of colorful accent lighting along with the rustic wood textures mixed with handsome Thai relics artfully situated throughout. Hubby of course proceeded to aspirate his food like a Hoover vacuum. We finished off with paradigm banana fritters. The meal came to a little over $100 for 2 apps , 3 mains, dessert and 2 beers and an iced tea, we felt this was fine as 1) we got prompt friendly service 2) food tasted freshly prepped and delicious 3) the surroundings made us feel like the Beckham' s dining in some exclusive resto in Koh Samui or something thereabouts.
*Special Bathroom Props - Arguably one of the most stunning Lavs I've had the pleasure to use, a private spacious cubicle with a sliding door entrance with tactful neon lighting , tastefully positioned floor mirror
( no one wants to watch themselves go...well unless it's Germany maybe...) and decor style reminiscent of late 80's post modernism, I really regret not bringing a camera at this point.
If you love authentic Thai food and love dining in beautiful surroundings then please I urge you to check out the stunning Soontorn Bahn Thai.
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