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Imagine a small ski lodge or cabin. Now add some Thai trimmings. Okay, now wedge it between a mobile store and a laundromat and there you have the King & I, in the University Plaza (same as Vons). Whowuddathunk this place would have such a nice interior, considering its slightly seedy location? Probably just the college kids.
Whenever the bf and I have a hankering for Thai food around campus and don't feel like driving very far, we like to stop in here. It's been recently overtaken by new management, which has both its pros and cons --
Pros: perceptibly friendlier staff, new plateware and mason jars, cracks finally sealed up in the stone paneling so that bugs won't come out to play unexpectedly.
Cons: somewhat smaller portions, food's pretty average, no more 10% student discounts (but you do get a free drink if you check into Yelp per their table signs)
Our most recent dinner visit, we ordered the chicken yellow curry with two sides of rice. Our waitress informed us that rice was already included and that she'd happily refill for us. When it came out, she gave us a big bowl so that was nice. If you're on a tight budget, but still want to go out for hole-in-the-wall Thai food without sacrificing ambiance, King & I definitely delivers. Three and a half stars!
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