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| - As I sit here, I am so full and happily satisfied, all I want to do is lay down and chill! But, I had such great food tonight that I feel compelled to write this review. My sister RAVED about this place so naturally I had to go and check it out. And with her paying the bill, how could I lose! Win win for me!!!
So as we pulled up, it's a quaint little place off of Dobson. It had about 3 tables that seat about 8 and about 6 booths or so. It was very clean and not one ant in sight as previous reviewers had mentioned. I am hard to please when it comes to Thai food. My mother is from Thailand and her cooking is phenomenal! I find that 98% of the Thai restaurants are too "Americanized". Not here though! This is so much like my moms cooking that I am willing to drive the 50 miles/1 hour drive just to eat here. While there were choices for the buffet, Joann (owner and chef) gladly cooks something fresh and tasty for you! She will make it any level of hotness for you and even caters to the little ones with hot dogs or grilled cheese. So onto what we had for dinner....
Drink - Thai tea. Sweet, creamy and the real thing!
Pad Thai - This is always a favorite for everyone, although not so much for me at other Thai restaurants because it is usually cooked with some weird pink sauce which should not be in Pad Thai (something you'd expect Sheriff Joe to serve in tent city). But Joann knows what she is doing! This is the best Pad Thai I've ever had besides my moms. It was very fresh with cool and crispy bean sprouts. YUM!
Lad Nah - I grew up on this dish. It is very good! A yummy broth with thick noodles and beef! The broccoli was not soggy or sauce soaked, but crispy and fresh!
Curries - I had a few of the curries that were up at the buffet. Spicy and good! It paired well with the steamed white rice. They were rich in flavor and just the right amount of heat.
Spicy Chicken - It was just fabulous! Spicy with layered flavors! So good with the steamed rice. It had that spice that kept you coming back for more!
Sweet Fried Shrimp - This was very tasty! Tempura fried shrimp with a sweet orange sauce. And I'm not talking little tiny salad shrimp. Good sized shrimp! More than you would expect from a buffet.
Desert - Sweet Sticky Rice with Banana and Coconut Pineapple Ice Cream! Need I say more. As full as I was, I managed to eat this and enjoy every last bite. The sticky rice was sweet and warm! Went well with the banana and ice cream. A wonderful way to end a spectacular meal!
Joann, you are an amazing cook and a gracious hostess! My family and I will definitely make the 1 hour drive to dine here again. Thank you for the amazing food and wonderful service. Although I sit here miserable because I am so darn full, I am happy, happy, happy!
And for those who are concerned about "ants" they have an A rating for their establishment.
The buffet was $9.99 per person and $1.99 for the Thai Tea.
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