28/11/2012 - Best Takeaway in Brisbane!
As regular devourers of Thai Legend's, (to quote Barney Stinson) "legend..wait-for-it..........dary!" food, it is about time we confessed our love for this business!
Located towards the city cat end of Bulimba's Oxford Street precinct, Open 7 days a week from 5pm - 9pm, Thai Legend is a take-away only business. One could technically "dine-in" but there is very limited space, and it is more of a waiting area than anything.
The site of Thai legend use to be a Traditional Corner shop built in 1918, and was originally established as a newsagent. From the outside you can still see the semblance of a bygone era. Just outside the shop is the Heritage Trail info board installed by Brisbane City Council, where one can read about the corner shop's history. It's comforting to know that Thai Legend is part of its history of prosperity now.
On any given weeknight or weekend, Thai Legend, always seem very busy, so it pays to order over the phone and then pick up your order later. We regularly order here at least 2 to 3 times a week and love their food so much, that once, when the owners decided to take a much deserved holiday to Thailand, and closed the shop for a few weeks, we were absolutely devastated and crushed. Like if we were in the old movie "A streetcar named desire", we'd have slumped dramatically to our knees, ripping open our t-shirts in the rain, yelling "SSTELLAAA!"...(in this case Stella is Thai Legend!)
What do we love about Thai Legend?
Firstly, the menu is quite extensive, with something for everyone. Divided into several sections. Entrees range in price fromm $1.20 to $7.50. Our favourites are the Thai Spring rolls, curry puffs, stuffed eggplant and crystal balls (which are steamed sago balls stuffed with minced chicken). The Budget Menu offers dishes below $13 and we have too many favourites to choose just one. Thai Legend also offers various Soups, and Salads, Curries, as well as the Stir Fried dishes (Chicken, Beef, and Pork). Our favourites are the Garlic Chicken and the Beef Basil. Then there's the seafood section and although more pricier, (the average being $14.50 and all under $20), there are a lot of really good dishes to choose from. We are always pleasantly surprised when we have ordered a seafood dish we haven't tried. Our favourites are the Choo Chee fish curry, Ginger Fish and Garlic fish. The Vegetarian selection is also quite good, when you want to have your fix of Stir fried mixed vegetables.
Secondly, we love that Thai legend has great service. Everyone is friendly, and service is quick (considering how busy they get). They all work so hard, looking very tired, eyes bloodshot, but still manage to smile and strike up conversations with customers. We've only ever had positive experiences.
Finally, the quality of the food,(including the portion sizes), for what you pay is very good value for money. Even the pricier seafood dishes that we've ordered, like the Choo Chee fish curry and Ginger fish have such unique flavours, that $14.50 isn't bad at all.
At the end of the day, its all about tastes, flavours, a "je ne sais quoi" that gives one "joie de vivre", and Thai Legend certainly offers this in abundance.
Thai Legend has become our "gold standard" by which other Asian takeaway shops are compared to, its simply just great! read more