So far every dish I've ever had here has been great but the real reason for the 5 stars is the papaya salad. I'm always on the lookout for a yummy papaya salad and it's definitely been a challenge being so far away from home. But the one at Thara Thai is everything I could want...fresh, tasty, crunchy, spicy.
I've also tried the green, red, and panang curries. Delicious! The pad thai and pad see ew noodles are also delish. I've also tried their version of "pho" and it was decent but I'd rather just stick to the traditional Thai dishes at Thara Thai and get pho somewhere else (like at the new Saigon restaurant).
I can't remember how fast the service is because I usually order takeout but I do know that the people that work their are extremely nice and friendly. The food can get pretty spicy...even a "medium" is sweat-inducing...so order with caution. My only complaint is that the prices are a little higher than what I'm used to back home. But you can get a great deal at lunch time. I'd still go there anyways because I think they're the best Thai food in town!