08/29/09

Not bad, but they've become worse over time

by grantarchy

I've worked for a business that is located right near this restaurant for nearly 15 years. It used to be much better than it is now, and I probably went there about once a week @ $10.00 a pop so I used to spend about $500.00 a year there. It is still palatable, but not anything near what it used to be, mainly from a flavor and freshness standpoint. Some of the food now feels manufactured and like heated up leftovers, and I find myself seeking other options in the neighborhood, notably Peking Tokyo Express which is nearby. The food is still palatable, and since I work so close by every now and then I'll try it again hoping that it will be as good as in the past, but unfortunately usually it is not.

• Pros: Decent option for Thai food since there is none in the area
• Cons: It's a-hit or miss proposition, usually miss these days

12/06/08

Good Food, Great Prices, spacious seating-what's not to love?

by glopuntia

If you want glitz, go elsewhere and pay through the nose for the overpriced location. If you want good Thai food, and don't care about superficial stuff like the address, then this is going to be one of your faves.

The setting is in a strip mall outside the highly overrated downtown denver area, and to me that's a huge plus, as I detest downtown denver. I've been to "highly rated" downtown thai restaurants that were horrible, not only in food, but in access and parking. This place is easy to get to and easy to park, without fear of getting a ticket or being towed. The decor is not overdone, and is quite comfortable, without having too many tables crammed into too small a space, like the downtown high-price locations. You can have a private conversation and not be run into while you're eating. I hope they stay put.

The food is very tasty and if you want anything special, like extra basil, they don't charge you for it like I've had done elsewhere. I've tried a number of dishes and all of them are good. My son loves their Panang Curry. I like their sampler/appetizer. The main dishes are so reasonably priced you can get a dinner for two with appetizer for under $25!

I've always had good service. The older lady doesn't smile, but then I don't walk around with a vapid grin either, so I don't fault her for her dour demeanor. She's always right there if I need her, and she keeps my ice tea AND water glass filled. The one thing she does that is EXCELLENT is that unlike the usual restaurant help these days, she doesn't interrupt your table conversation to ask if you need anything....she fills your glass quietly and unobtrusively. I find her style of serving very easy to deal with, unlike the more aggressive types in most denver area restaurants. The younger servers are more personable, but not as efficient.

You can drink vast quantities of their Ice tea as they use green tea....very fragrant drink that complements the cuisine.

07/05/08

Best Thai we've found in Denver

by platino

My wife travels to Thailand a couple of times a year and I try to go at least once. We really love Thai food and are quite particular about it. We won't eat at the common "meet market" Thai chains in town for example, but if blue-eyed Thai is what you want, don't go here. That's not to say that they don't have the more common Thai dishes. Their Tom Kah Gai is as good a version of this classic soup as you will find anywhere in Denver. They do an excellent Pad Se Lew and the Pad King Sod are favorites as well.

I have never and wouldn't order a Chinese dish here--I don't really care for Chinese when I'm in Thailand either. The place isn't fancy the owner who seats you is quiet but friendly and often serves you. I've never seen the place really busy but there are always three or four tables busy at dinner time. I haven't been here at lunch as it's quite a drive for me. They will cook favorite Thai dishes for you off the menu if you ask and they never over charge for these custom dishes.

We too have tried all the "Waste Words" Thai reviews and much prefer this restaurant to all of the others that we've tried in town

• Pros: Very good Thai food and excellent prices
• Cons: Ambience isn't the best and it's a long way from downtown