In more than 10 years of full-time traveling coast to coast, we've eaten Thai hundreds of places…read moreacross the US -- and now, in Canada, as well. While this review is based on only one meal, I must say, that meal was superb!
Started with the chicken satay, which was perfectly seasoned, moist and came with one of the best peanut sauces I've ever tasted -- smooth and spicy, balanced with rich peanut taste but none of that overwhelming "peanut butter" flavor and consistency so often found. Then came the shrimp pad thai, with fresh vegetables, tasty noodles and just the right level of heat (we ordered medium) to wake up the flavor, which was fabulous. Next, we had the duck curry with rice, a pure delight, thick and flavorful.
We finished with the mango and sticky rice. This was the only minor disappointment, as the mango was apple-crisp (and the waitress said that was how the chef preferred to serve it in this dish). But the rice was luscious, half nutty-flavored black Thai rice and half white, sweet, coconut-creamy and warm. Even paired with under-ripe crisp mango, it was a treat to get the rarely served black rice.
Serving sizes were generous, as we went home with leftovers, too. If only their menu included our favorite beef salad, this place would get the full five stars. That lack notwithstanding, I can't wait to go back.
