When I was in Kuala Lumpur, my friend and I stumbled into an opium den disguised as a hostel. Nirvana always reminds me of this place -- minus the naked hippies doing yoga and the magic mushrooms fermenting on shelves.
The lighting is dim, Buddha stares at you while you eat and when it's dark they bring the candles out. Also, the small patio looks out onto College Street, which is perfect for spying on passing pedestrians. Nirvana has a good ambience and the crowd is eclectic.
Pad Thai. I've eaten so much Pad Thai in my lifetime and I think they do a good job with it. BUT: They are stingy with the shrimp. I always pay extra to get mine with shrimp and chicken, but every time I'm given only two pieces of shrimp.The shrimp is good, but I always want more! MORE!!!
Pierogi. Oh God, don't get me started. I'm Polish so I have very high Pierogi expectations. These pierogi do not meet them. Clearly they were bought really cheap, came frozen and are doused in fat. They don't taste like pierogi at all. And the cheese inside tastes like it was made in a factory. Not to mention, the portion is tiny so you'll have to go for a burrito afterwards.
Sangria. Don't order it.
I will finish this off on a positive note: SAPPORO ON TAP. HELL YES!