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| - We wanted Thai and this place is by our house. We usually go to Pin Kaow but we wanted to try something new.
We arrived Archi's almost 9 pm (kitchen closes at 9:30) and right when you open the door you're greeted by their awards-- that definitely set the expectation high!
Very clean place, it didn't smell funky (thank God), it was dim intimate lighting (good for dates), and it wasn't too loud so you can have a convo. while you eat.
I read their service is bad but they were welcoming towards us and the rest of the guest who arrived pretty late. They checked up on us if everything was alright and refilled our drinks without asking-- definite plus!
Ordered Thai tea, came in a pretty huge glass. NICE they're not stingy! Unlike Thai places in LA: where it comes in a skinny glass with more ice than Thai tea! And speaking of not being stingy-- rice was free!
We ordered: beef pan ang, spicy pork basil, and chicken pad Thai. Everything was a thumbs up except.... The beef pan ang, that was mehhhh.. The beef was over cooked and tough. I like tender beef, flavorful and easy to chew on. Cooks may have cut corners and used already cooked beef...I'll have to try this place again but around 7pm, maybe the beef will be cooked better.
Also there was a party of 3 that came in right at 9:30 pm (kitchen is closed). They still welcomed them, so I don't know where the bad service is coming from.
Overall I recommend this place. Good service, good food, and theyre not stingy (4 boxes of leftovers). Definitely cheaper than Pin Kaow by like 2 bucks.
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