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First of all, I didn't realize that Thai Pan was not a sit and order restaurant, so I was surprised when we arrived to find it more like Pei Wei or Paradise Bakery style order at the counter and they give you a number to put on your table. That is not necessarily a bad thing . . . just caught me off guard.
The colorful menu has many offerings -- traditional Thai curries, Chinese stir-fry style entrees, Vietnamese Pho dishes and an abundance of noodle options. I had a difficult time making a choice. I ordered the Pad Thai with shrimp and tofu. It was tasty, but for me, a wee bit on the mild side. I probably should have ordered it medium spicy. One friend ordered the Panang Curry. He was disappointed -- it was on the soupy side and the portion, compared to the noodle dishes was much smaller. Our other friend also ordered the Pad Thai, but asked for it to be spicy. A recent fan of the traditional Thai dish, she was overjoyed with the blend of sweet and spicy. My hubby who usually orders the "dud" dishes chose the Peanut Noodles with Chicken, and we agreed that his was the best tasting and most flavorful dish of all -- a total home run.
Service was very friendly. We were greeted at the door by a young man who explained the menu and how to order. In no time, we all received our entrees. Thai Pan is obviously a local favorite because within minutes of our arrival, the place started to fill up with what appeared to be regulars.
I love finding close by mom and pop style restaurants that I can rely on for my Asian fixes, and now that I know I need to bump up the spice, I know we'll be back, at least to order the Peanut Noodles!
One other note -- next door to Thai Pan is the most divine gelato shop -- That's Amore (see review) so save room for dessert!!!
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