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| - I am originally from Pittsburgh, but have lived in Chicago for the last 15 years. I was here visiting my mother & we drove by this restaurant and I told her we should try it sometime during my stay. She has not had much Thai food in her life, but she was willing to try it.
I'm so glad we did and so is she!
It's a very small place (maybe around 10 tables) and we were greeted by Gary. SUCH a very nice guy! Boris, the co-owner and chef, also came out a few times to chat and deliver some of our food. So sweet! You won't go for the ambiance (but it is cute inside); you'll be back for the food, though.
We started off by splitting an order of samosas. My mother had never had these (I've only had them in Indian restaurants), but she loved them. I did also. Very tasty, not spicy, they came with a lovely, sweet sauce (5 to an order).
We both had chicken pad thai. Gary asked about the spice level desired. I went with a 5 and my mother had a 1. Both of us were pleased. I like a medium amount of spice and Boris got it just right! The portion was very generous (I finished mine, my mother brought about a 1/3 of hers home) and quite tasty! The chicken was moist, the flavors just right. It was accompanied by a small salad with homemade dressing that was sweet & very tasty.
They both could not have been any nicer and were very accommodating. They do not offer delivery, but you can call ahead for take out. Boris said they do get busy on Fridays & Saturdays and I certainly hope they do; this place is a neighborhood gem and deserves to stay in business. My mother was very excited and said that she would be back. I told her that when I'm in town, we're definitely going back! SO GOOD!
The best part is that everything was so fresh! My biggest complaint is when you go to a restaurant and you get your order within minutes after you arrive! What that means is that it's been sitting around, staying warm until you come in. I'd much rather have it prepared fresh & that's exactly what you get when you come here!
I'll be back!
P.S. They are closed from 3 - 5 (I'm not sure if that's every day or not) as that is when they do a lot of their prep work. Call ahead to make sure.
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