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| - Som Tom = adequate preparation, though small for the price.
Service = gotta be part of a large party to get any attention.
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After experiencing a very poor Som Tom offering at another "Thai" restaurant, I came to try Lemongrass Thai Cafe. When I entered, there was 1 table seated and one person who turned out to be waiting for the rest of her dining party Waitress greeted me and directed me to a table. She provided a menu and asked if I would like a beverage. I ordered a beer and she was off. She returned with my beer and asked if I was ready to order.
I placed my order for Som Tom with no shrimp and requested that the chef create a version with more Thai chile than they had ever used previously...along with a side of steamed rice. Waitress wrote down my order and turned toward the kitchen. She placed my order just as the remaining 9 of the party 1 patron was waiting for arrived. Waitress seated and menu'd and water'd the party.
About 10 minutes later, waitress returned with my salad. It looked to be about 1 1/3 cup of salad along with a similar-sized version of steamed rice. It also had green beans, which were not listed in the menu. I asked Waitress to take it back, as I did not see green beans on the menu. She took the salad and went to the kitchen, returning shortly to ask if I was allergic to green beans or not. I asked why that was relevant, as I did not want green beans in the salad. She replied that the chef inquired. I said I was not allergic, just passionately detested the taste of green beans. She returned to the kitchen, then went to take orders from the large group.
I finished my beer while waiting for the salad. When Waitress returned to the table with my salad, I requested chile from Waitress. She put her hands on her hips and said "You have not even tried it yet. How could you know it needs more spice?" I asked her if she saw any Thai chile in the salad. She peered and said she saw none. I took a bite and, as suspected, knew I would need more chile. I renewed my request and she was off.
She returned with chile offerings and was off to the large group, making sure their water glasses were full and trading quick jokes with the diners. I seasoned my salad and began to eat. After a few bites, the desire for a drink made itself apparent. I tried to catch Waitress' eye in her scurrying around the large party like a housefly. It was to no avail.
On completing my meal, Waitress returned to ask if I wanted anything else. I asked about water and a bill. Both were delivered with alacrity. I paid the bill and left.
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