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| - I don't know why I waited so long to try this place when it is literally right around the corner from my house. I think its because I went to the one in Ahwatukee a long time ago and didn't care for the food. But I don't think they have the same owners since the websites are totally different. But anyway, on to the review.
We ordered takeout and I was very impressed with how nicely it was all packaged and how quickly it was ready. Also, the woman on the phone was very friendly, easy to understand in spite of an accent, and patient in explaining the menu items that I was unfamiliar with. All the appetizers sounded so good, we decided to get a bunch so the hubby and I could just pick at them since he was sick and didn't have much of an appetite. However, the portions were bigger than expected so we ended up with quite a lot of food. Lettuce wraps were very tasty, I loved the dressing on them. Eggrolls were good but a little too much "wrapper" and not enough filling IMO. Sweet potato chips were not what I was expecting, they were the white sweet potatoes that really don't have much taste to them and they were deep fried with I believe a panko breading on them. A little bland but the sweet/hot dipping sauce they came with was fantastic. I loved it so much I would order this again just for the sauce. Also got some chicken soup for the sick hubby which I didn't try but he said was quite good. I threw in some pad thai noodles since that basic dish is always my test when evaluating a new Thai restaurant. I asked for a four (out of five) on the spiciness scale and that was perfect for me. I was very pleased at the heat level and overall flavor of the dish. So many places hold back on the chiles if you are American, even if I insist I want it hot, and I have never understood why. The only thing missing was a squeeze of lime and garnish of fresh cilantro that I like on my pad thai. Presumably you could get that upon request if you were dining in, it was no big deal to me since I had some at home.
I still prefer Yupha's as the best Thai in the area. But I will definitely be back here for takeout because of the friendly, speedy service and convenient location. I noticed some wine bottles in the back when I was picking up my food so that may entice me to dine-in at some point as well.
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