Disclaimer: This review is in conjunction with Lamoon Thai's participation in the Too Good to Go app (https://toogoodtogo.com/en-us), which works with local businesses (grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, etc...) towards reducing food waste.
I ordered a surprise bag from TooGoodToGo for $4.99, which means I did not know what to expect in my order. I didn't include a picture of my food, because one receives whatever food the business has that is not going to be thrown away.
What's Hot
- Quality. Very delicious! I was surprised that the food was hot and freshly made, because there's no guarantee as to how fresh the food is in a surprise bag on TooGoodToGo. For my order, I received 1 takeaway container that contained a combination of fried noodles with tofu, steamed white rice, a spicy chicken stir fry with veggies, and a ground pork stir fry with veggies. Everything was well-seasoned, flavorful, and one of the dishes had a nice spicy kick to it.
- Menu. Their general menu looks pretty good, especially with the variety. What I appreciate about their menu is that it's not Asian fusion. There are some dishes that may not be true ethnic Thai food, but for the most part, their menu is Thai.
- Portion. Pretty good. For the amount I paid and for what I received, I would guesstimate that I received more than what I paid for. I was initially surprised to receive only 1 takeaway container of food. However, given the variety and quality of food I received, I would say it worked out very well.
- Service. When I told the staff that I was picking up my TooGoodToGo order, they knew exactly what I was talking about. They asked me to sit down and wait while they got my order ready, which they did so pretty quickly. They handed me my order and asked me to go into the app to show that I picked up my order, which I did. I appreciate that they are knowledgeable about what services they are also participating in. Makes everything more effective and efficient.
- Participation in reducing food waste. I give them a lot of credit for participating in a program that is actively trying to reduce food waste. To be fair, I have absolutely no control in what food I receive from them, but I'm not picky. The only thing I'm picky about is that the food is good. Haha....
- Health and safety. There were 2 staff when I arrived and both wore face masks. During this time of the pandemic, when things continue to be uncertain, I appreciate it when businesses, that interact with the public, take precautions for the health and safety of others.
What's Not
- Parking. There's only metered street parking, so be prepared to pay and/or to drive around looking for parking. One of the reasons why I also appreciate their service is because I was able to find street parking, at a meter on the same block as the restaurant, but didn't have to worry about paying or being towed, because I was literally in the restaurant for less than 10 minutes.
- Location. Not the most convenient, because it's in the middle of a busy area. To be fair, if you're walking and/or taking public transportation, it may not be that big of an issue. However, driving to this location is not the most practical.
Final Answer
Would be willing to come back for Thai food, but may not be a first choice depending on my physical location to the restaurant. Haha.... read more