Mama Thai was recommended to me by a coworker some time ago. I'll say it once and I'll say it…read moreagain: I will forget to turn my panties around when putting them on and wear them inside out all day, but rest assured, I will never forget a restaurant recommendation. It took me some time to visit, but I was bound to check it out eventually since it is within a short radius of the hospital where I work.
Looking through the menu, I took an interest in the pineapple fried rice, mango fried rice, grilled salmon, and pad thai. Curiosity led me to the crab fried rice, which also caught my interest because of its unique appearance on the Uber Eats menu. Ultimately, I ended up ordering the pad thai with sautéed shrimp, which appealed to me as an alternative. Whether using Grubhub or Uber Eats, I love ordering online because of the convenience. Most of the time, my orders are completed or nearly completed upon my arrival. By the time I arrived onsite, my order was already waiting behind the counter. Picking it up simply meant confirming my name and order, and I was well on my way. I was very fortunate to find a parking spot right outside the storefront on Madison St. It uses a pay-by-plate system, which requires you to pay either at the pay box or via the ParkOakPark App. Honestly, it is much easier to just use the pay box sitting right outside, but that's just me.
Nicely presented in sustainable packaging, I wasted no time digging into the pad thai after snapping pictures of it to share on Yelp. It tasted fresh and featured a satisfying portion size of stir-fried flat rice noodles mixed with shrimp, scrambled eggs, fresh bean sprouts, sliced green onions, a wedge of lime, and finely shredded carrots on top. My very first forkful of the rice noodle stir-fry while in my kitchen was absolutely delicious. In between each bite, I swear my mouth was salivating for more, which felt like a delightful tease. With each forkful, I found myself swirling extra noodles and toppings onto my fork as my taste buds yearned for the flavors. Oh my, yes! My taste buds will surely crave the pad thai at Mama Thai's again. If you've stumbled upon my review and are open to trying new dishes on the menu, I highly recommend the pad thai!
Need I say that I enjoyed my meal? I clearly indicated it in my initial review of Mama Thai. Now that we are no longer strangers, I am very open to visiting again, especially since it is within a short radius of the hospital where I work. With that said, I gladly share my endorsement with you all on Yelp.
Service: 5 | Ambiance: 4 | Food: 5 | Overall rating: 5
~ Mindfulness & Growth. ~
Thomas G