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| - After reading a number of positive online reviews of the original Nicky's location, I had somewhat high hopes about this newer location (despite several disappointing visits to other Thai restaurants in this area already). Unfortunately, both the food and the experience fell short of that expectation.
Perhaps it was because we visited at an especially busy time (i.e. the weekend pre-show dinner hour), but we were given a table after a relatively long wait - under the condition that we free up the table within an hour. Really? I've never heard that before. Ever. Maybe that's a more common practice in restaurant culture than my personal experience shows, but it truly baffles me that efficient "table-turning" is predicated on customers watching the clock during their meal rather than a prompt/competent wait staff. Isn't giving guests a relaxing, enjoyable experience the whole essence of a restaurant? Maybe I'm asking for too much here.
As for the food itself, the Pad Thai was overly sweet, which only became more and more prominent with each successive bite. One of the friends I was with said her curry left much to be desired as well. Also, pro tip: providing more thorough lists of each dish's primary ingredients on the menu can ensure that fewer things get sent back to the kitchen due to food sensitivities/allergies.
It's a shame, really; this is a great location with a ton of potential, but location and convenience alone can't save lackluster food or service. Well, at least the decor was nice, right?
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