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| - We are big fans of Chef Chu's restaurants (Fate, Sens, Sochu House, etc.). His sauces are wonderful. Red Thai is no exception! Although Fate will always be our favorite of his past places, Red Thai is close to our house and much bigger, so we never have to wait for a seat.
It's a great place for family dinners or dates. They cater to a variety of tastes and diets - with gluten free and vegetarian items, and many vegan options (but are not labeled as such, so you have to ask the server).
My usual choices are the Red Thai Tofu and the Spicy Basil with Tofu. They coat the tofu and flash fry it, so it's crispy on the outside, soft inside. My husband likes the Black Dragon with tofu. I also love the Spicy Red Curry. It's a thick, almost gooie coconut milk-bases curry sauce - very different from typical Thai curry.
I've tried a few of their funky cocktails, but haven't found one I like yet. Last visit, I had the Red Kiss. It was strong, but the flavor was too savory for me. My friend had a mango-based one and liked it.
Service is usually spot on, with decent pacing and usually no errors. Sometimes Chef Chu will stop by our table to say hi, which is nice. And I can't forget to mention the anime films they usually show behind the bar. It keeps things interesting! It is a bit pricy - so not an everyday choice for us - but it's usually a fun night out!
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