I've been anticipating the opening of Thai Express for quite sometime now. Like many others, I was thrilled when I saw that there was going to be a Thai joint opening up on this side of town. I'm a huge fan of Thai food and I had high expectations for this place, however, I was a bit let down after my visit.
The menu is very simple. You start by choosing your dish- Soup, curry, fried rice, stir-fry, salad, Pad Thai, etc. Next, you choose your protein- Shrimp, beef, chicken, vegetable, tofu, fish, or battered chicken. The price of your dish is based on the protein you choose. You then choose the spiciness level of your dish. If desired, you can make your dish a combo with a side and fountain drink.
I chose the General Curry as my dish, battered chicken in yellow curry, served on a massive bed of white rice. The curry was not as I expected. The base was thick and more like a paste or sauce instead of the traditional creamy broth-like base that I am used to. Potatoes were still undercooked and there were too many bell peppers for my liking. There were also pineapples in the mix, which was a first for me and interesting at that, but it's a sweet touch. Overall, the dish was just OK. I most likely wouldn't order it again. I enjoyed the Imperial Roll and the dipping sauce it came with.
I appreciate the fact that your food is made to order and the portions are quite large. I had a lot of leftovers to take home in the cutest to-go container. The interior of the restaurant is very clean and decorated nicely. I love the pink barstools and the tile floor in the very center of the dining area. Customer service was great. The employees were very friendly!
Given that Thai Express has only been open for about three weeks, I'm going to give it a while before I return to try other things on the menu. Hoping to add more stars to my updated review in the future after they work out the kinks and get settled!