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I think I have found a winner!
When evaluating Thai places, I use my standard order Pad Thai, Prik King and some curry (mostly red or yellow, panang if I'm feeling frisky, never duck always a disappointment). Bottom line up front: its good, not great, obviously cheap but flavorful.
How can a Thai place screw up Pad Thai?! Try Weera and you'll see (FYI weera is the exact opposite of this place, huge portions, terrible flavor)! This was very good Pad Thai, the flavor was slightly sweet and tangy....perfect. Chicken was pretty dry and minimal but that is a common thread in all of their dishes.
Prik King is like a spicy flavor explosion in your mouth. Even if you don't like green beans, try it! The only problem with their Prik King is the lack of fresh lime leaves. The lime leaves give it a citrusy pop that combats the powerful red curry base. The dried leaves they use aren't a very good substitute. However the dish is still delicious and well composed. However finding meat was like hunting through a red swamp of deliciousness.
I went with the red curry this time. Oh so flavorful and tasty! Again not generously meaty but the spice level and depth of flavor were spot on! The bamboo shoots weren't the freshest.
And for an appetizer we went with the fried wontons. Save your money! There was about a penny sized meat mixture in each dollar bill sized wonton. The dipping sauce was spot on though.
So the moral of the story is, Chao Thai will cut corners on you (minimal meat and/or fillings) but the flavors are spot on! I'm so lazy that I will tolerate their less than filling fillings for good taste and a delivery boy.
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