The owner was super nice and welcoming when me and my family went. The food came out pretty fast and also was delicious. Everything was super clean and had the nice authentic Thai vibe to it. It's seemed popular but the restaurant is small and deserves way more recognition. Everything so great that it convinced me to leave my first yelp review! read more

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Perfect as usual~ Food is amazing ~ Service 5 stars They make you feel like you are in your own home having dinner with family! read more

I'm always on the hunt to find good Thai food around my neighborhood and so glad I found Thai Soul Kitchen! It's an absolute gem with amazing good food. Came on a Wednesday evening and it seems to be very busy with takeout orders. The inside is cozy and well decorated. Had to use the restroom and got to see their kitchen and all the yummy smells were all around. We started with their crispy pork belly as that was raved about, and it's not my favorite but it was cooked nicely. My friend enjoyed it a lot! I love pad kee mao and had seen vegetarian photos on Yelp. Though I didn't see it on the menu, we ordered it. We also ordered the panang curry with chicken per the server's req as we normally order it with beef at other restaurants. There were also a lot of other curries that I had never seen before and very curious about for a future visit. We got medium spice on both dishes and my spice tolerance isn't super high or low, but wow, I was sweating! It was a very good spice though! The pad kee mao had so many beautiful vegetables and fried tofu and I really loved this dish! I just wish there were more noodles. The panang curry portion was huge, could easily feed 4 people! I got to take the leftovers home and again, lots of veggies in this curry which I really liked! Will surely be back as this is my new favorite Thai restaurant in the area! read more

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although Thai Soul Kitchen has been open for 2 years, we were able to try this restaurant after a hike at Almaden Quick Silver. cute atmosphere lunch menu ordered & shared: papaya salad with shrimp & peanut (medium spice) Kha Pow with ground pork (medium spice) pad see ew with shrimp (medium spice) 1st time eating Thai food server was very helpful & knowledgeable regarding the menu. all food were delicious, lots of flavor. our 2 main dishes were not as spicy as our papaya salad. we were both glad for that. the only thing we would change was the spice level on the papaya salad. (that was our fault, guess we were thinking it wouldn't be hot) it was so spicy for us that i felt like "godzilla" ha ha ha now that was numb spicy, but we laughed about it. we both agreed Mild spice on papaya salad next time. will be back after our hikes. read more

Tried Thai Soul Kitchen and it's a cute little hole-in-the-wall spot with very limited seating, so keep that in mind--especially if you're going with a group. Service was good, even with how busy it gets. The menu is pretty extensive, which is nice. Food was good overall, but not the best Thai I've had. The curry was surprisingly really good (and I'm usually not a curry person), and the pad see ew was definitely a standout. It does get crowded, so I'd recommend going at an off time or planning ahead. Overall, a solid spot! read more

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INCREDIBLE Pad See Ew! I can see why they're known for their Crispy Pork Belly as well. The restaurant is very small! Less than 10 tables inside. If you're coming in, maybe a max of 6 people in your party would be ideal. Papaya Salad Laostian Style (5/5): Super funky and fragrant. I loveddd the salted crab sauce. Crunchy papaya and pork rinds are the best! I wish the portion was bigger for the price. Needed more green beans and tomato in my opinion! But overall, soooo delicious. Pad See Ew with Crispy Pork Belly (5/5): This was so good! The noodle texture was perfect. The flavor was not too salty and not too sweet! The gailan was cooked just right, and the crunchy bitterness added the best contrast. The pork belly was THE STAR of the show! So juicy and fatty. Incredible. I can't come here and not order this. Jungle Curry (3/5): This wasn't our favorite. They didn't skimp on the veggies and meat, but the curry itself was very light and slightly bland. This is very remisicent of a veggie soup. read more

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The tables are placed very close to each other, making the dining experience a little less enjoyable. The price is rather high given a so-so quality of food. The seasoning is on the strong side. I would prefer to have photos on the menu - the names of dishes are in Thai with lengthy descriptions in English and it took us quite some time to figure things out. read more

Thai Soul Kitchen - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm going to start by saying why I rarely go out for Thai food, and why I find 99% of Thai restaurants to be 3 stars at best: THEY ARE ALL LITERALLY IDENTICAL Yes, that's right. Go to most any Thai restaurant and you'll find the same quality and same taste of just about everything. Even the menu will be the same! Too-sweet pad thai, soupy curries, overpriced appetizers. It's... fine. And I guess accessible for Western palates. But this started at least in the 1970s! Look at the variety of Chinese restaurants we have: Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Dim Sum, Hot Pot, Skewers, (not to get political) Taiwanese... and that's just the big ones in the South Bay! Isn't it time we had some specialization and focus when it comes to Thai food? I think most of us know that Thailand is not just one cuisine, even someone like me who has never been to Thailand and isn't Thai knows that there are at least 4 large regions when it comes to cuisine (North, Northeast, Central, Southern). Where are the restaurants that focus on these rather than the cookie cutter menus that all the "meh" restaurants have? Well, I don't know that Thai Soul Kitchen is regional, but two things make them special. First, they don't have a cookie cutter menu. Yes, they satay and tom kha and tom yum and Massaman curry and pineapple fried rice and pad thai. So you can be basic and boring if you want. BUT they also have unique things that I haven't seen before (and which I ordered), like grilled river prawns and papaya salad with little crabs and basically their whole "Extra Special" section of the menu. And that brings me to my second point, which is that everything was fantastic. My dining companion and I ordered a feast for two, my guess is more like a normal amount for 3-4 people. But we were both hungry and the food looked interesting so restraint was not exercised. And we were rewarded with dish after dish of amazingness. To put a cherry on top, the host asked if we wanted the dishes spicy, and I asked to make them as hot as possible, and everything was spicy! Not something I expect since I think I get prejudged as someone who can't handle heat, but I really don't think they held back. They even brought out extra chile peppers and spicy condiments, which I made sure to use all of. Fresh, interesting, and very spicy food is a quick way to my heart. I will say, it's definitely not cheap, but Thai food never is here, so whatever. Everyone was very nice, service was fast, and there is tons of parking in the large strip mall. And they take credit cards too. I will definitely be back since I loved everything. read more

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Service was friendly enough, but a bit slow. My family and I made a reservation in advance for a group of 8 (6 adults and 2 high chairs). They were kind enough to allow us a longer grace period, as we were running a bit behind. The restaurant itself is small. Initially they sat us in one area, but after we got settled in and they poured out waters, they ended up moving us because the way they arranged our chairs didn't allow for sufficient space for the adjacent patrons. I don't mind being moved, but the way we were told to move was a bit off-putting, like it was our fault that we sat there and took up so much space. After we moved, it took a good 10 minutes before we got water and menus. We ended just walking over to our old table and grabbing it ourselves, because the servers disappeared. The food also took a while to come out. While the food was decently tasty, it unfortunately was nothing to write home about. read more

Thai Soul Kitchen - Pad Thai with Crispy Pork Belly - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

We visited on a weekend and there was plenty of parking. I ordered roti with green curry for appetizer and it was really good, savory, and comforting. The chicken pad Thai is very saucy and flavorful and always 5/5! The cashew nut chicken was also delicious from the sweet tamarind sauce and crunchy from the cashews. Love this Thai food restaurant! The staff was fast and the ambiance was chill. read more

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Best pad see ew ever! I told them I want to buy a tray and eat it every day. Yummy .

Had lunch here around noon on a Sunday with a group of 7 and we were seated pretty quickly! Due to space, we just had to wait a few moments for tables to be pushed together. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, dishes, and even their chili! We ordered family style with an array of dishes that came out promptly. They were all tasty but for me personally the Hor Mok Talay and Pad Kee Mao were the really memorable. If you like spicy, ask for the pickled serranos or the thai chilis in fish sauce! They even have sambal and a chili oil that pairs nicely with the dishes. The restaurant gets heavy takeout traffic and fills up quickly with patrons but service is quick and helpful. The restaurant is lively and a beautiful mural up on the wall. Amazing experience- would definitely come back! read more

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Thai Soul Kitchen is an amazing "Vegetarian & Jain Friendly" place right in the heart of Almaden Valley in San Jose. We visited this restaurant with friends it was nice. Restaurant is pretty small with few tables inside and couple outside, so prepare to wait for some time before your turn. We visited on Saturday evening around 6:30PM and it was packed, tried to call in and make reservations, but because they might be busy, no one picked up the phone. We tried couple noodles (Pad Kee Mau & Rad Na, Green Curry, Basil Fried Rice, & Veg. Potstickers. Medium spicy is spicy for Pad Kee Mau, but other dishes were not too spicy. Being a strict vegetarian it was very important for us to not get our food mixed up with meats and loved how they have separate menus for Vegetarians, this is the first ever Thai establishment where they have entire separate vegetarian menu. One suggestion to keep in mind: Call ahead of time for reservations on weekends. Pricing: Prices of each item is little higher compared to other restaurants in the area, and quantities doesn't justify the high price. Parking: There is lot of parking in the lot since this is in the same parking lot as Safeway. Location: Convenient location Dietary Restrictions: Good place for Vegetarians, Vegans & Jains alike. Coupons or other offers: N.A, Views: View of Parking lot. read more

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We came here for lunch today. It's located in the Almaden shopping center by Safeway and Starbucks. We were seated immediately. We got there right when they opened, so we were their first customers of the day. It's really beautiful inside. I loved the beautiful mural on the wall of the grand palace in Bangkok. The tables have lovely tablecloths and placemats with Thai elephants on them. Very elegant. We were served water and given menus to look at. My husband ordered the Thai red curry with chicken. Since it was a lunch special, it came with rice, a spring roll and a side salad. He decided to upgrade his rice to brown rice for an extra $2.00. I ordered the Penang curry with chicken lunch special. We also ordered vegetable spring rolls for an appetizer and an order of shrimp pad Thai without bean sprouts. My husband ordered the Thai iced tea for his drink. Our salads arrived quickly. Just a small salad with lettuce, bits of carrot, purple cabbage and cucumber with thousand island dressing. The Thai iced tea came out fast but my husband didn't care for it. Our spring rolls came out next. They were piping hot, but tasted delicious. I really like the sweet chili sauce they came with. Both our lunch specials came out next. Both were just okay. My husband ordered the medium spice level but there was no spice at all. The red curry was very watered down at not very flavorful. My Penang curry was ordered mild and was perfectly mild for me. However the taste of the curry was so bland. It tasted as if they added water to thin it out. Our shrimp pad Thai came out shorty after our lunch specials arrived. They forgot to not add the bean sprouts. They kindly apologized and remade the dish quickly. The remade pad Thai was very good. Extremely flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The customer service here was excellent. I will not order any of the curries if I return. They are so many other menu items to try here, so I will be returning. read more

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Everything was superb. The chef and owner is Thai. The taste of the food is exceptional - it's been a while since I had such great Thai food - I have had many thai food in the Bay Area but this one had some superb taste and spice to their food. Well done guys - get the sticky mango rice for dessert. The ambiance is homey as the patrons seemed to know the owners - incredible read more

Thai Soul Kitchen - Green curry with chicken and a noodles dish that was superb - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

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Tried a new Thai place today called TSK and really enjoyed their food. Luckily we got seated right away but I noticed how quickly it got filled. The space is small so definitely recommend making a reservation. A lot of people picked up their food too so many people who are familiar with their food end up doing that instead of dining in I suppose. The staff were incredible.. so kind, so well spoken and really made us feel welcome and helped us make our order suitable for our needs. Due to unable to have spicy food, the team ensured a lot of the food was made non spicy. The one dish I asked for mild spicy was made exactly that - mildly spicy ! The food was cooked fresh (I could tell from the veggies) . Coming to what we ordered.. we got the mango salad, pineapple fried rice, Panang curry and the pad Thai. I had never tried a mango salad so was really surprised with how awesome this was.. the Panang and rice were good too. I was less impressed with the pad Thai here but overall food wise I think it was good and more importantly fresh! We also ended the meal with some candies from Thailand which was a highlight for my kid. I will be ordering from here again and coming to dine in again :) read more

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Pretty bad service. We came (2 of us) at Friday 7pm and the owner (husband) put my name with 35min waiting. Now it is at 8:07 (67 minutes) and still no table. He should just said that there's no more table for the night so that we can find other restaurant. Don't come. Not worth it. read more

This was a To go, so no comments on Ambiance. One of the dish was not ordered that is a concern as of service. Vegetarian - Tom Sapps The clear broth soup with tamarind juice, onion, mushroom, chili flake, cabbage, tomatoes, fresh tofu ,lime juiceand roasted rice powder. Big difference in this soup is tamarind juice which gives a different profile must try. Pad Phed Stir fried red curry paste dish with eggplant , bamboo shoots, green beans, onion , red bell peppers , basil , mushroom, young pepper seeds , kaffir leaves , kha chai and basil. This was a ok dish. Vegetarian - Gaeng Ka Ree Curry Yellow curry. Yellow chili paste, coconut milk, potatoes, onion, carrot and curry powder. This is the dish we did not order but we ordered a different dish. Taste was also not good either. Pad Kee Mao ( Drunken noodles ) Stir fried flat rice noodles with dark soy sauces , broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes,red bell ,green bean , Kha -Chai ( thai herb ) and basil. This was very good one generally the noodles get clumped in most of the places. This dish did not have that issue so each bite more flavourful as we can have the sauce and veggies in one bite. read more

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This has become our go to Thai restaurant close to home. We use to go to Thai Love You but when they closed and changed to Thai Mama -that used to be our goto To-Go order place. What I like about TSK... get to eat hot, delicious food at the restaurant. Food is hot and delicious. Love the decor and ambiance. The staff is great and very helpful in making decisions and trying new things. I also like that their mild is mild. And you can adjust accordingly with either their hot sauce or Thai peppers. read more

Had no expectations just found something close by, parking was easy as it's a big plaza. Restaurant space is pretty small but various table sizes, restroom is all the way in the back behind the kitchen. The prices are a bit high but the food was so delicious!! The curry taro puffs were cooked perfectly and had lots of flavor! Like a samosa but a Thai version. Service was nice and my cup of water was always full from sly refills Would return! read more

Thai Soul Kitchen - Taro Curry Puff - like a version of a samosa - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

They have good service, it's a couple that owns this business, the food is delicious, but I just wish the prices weren't so high.

The food is delicious! Unique and authentic Thai food offerings with Thai level spice. Soo good!

A cute, small restaurant with great service. My table of 3 was very fortunate to be seated immediately upon arriving at 7:30 on a Thursday night. The waitresses were super attentive and checked up on my table so many times, made sure our waters were always refilled, and took away dirty/finished plates immediately. Food: * Hor Mok Talay - 5/5 stars. There were so many seafood in this, the portion was fairly large. It's similar to curry so order rice on the side! * Laab Salad with Crispy Pork Belly - 5/5 stars. Loved the flavor of this salad. The pork belly was initially crunchy, then it turned chewy after marinating in the sauce while we ate. * Nam Prik Phow - 5/5 stars. A good portion of stir fried vegetables. Really flavorful compared to other restaurants. * Roti - 5/5 stars. I've had roti with curry at other places, which were considerably thin, but this restaurant had thicker and fluffier roti. It was good. At the end of your meal they give you a tamarind candy which was super nostalgic for me since I haven't had that candy in so long. Overall 5/5 stars. Will revisit because the menu is so huge and I would like to try more dishes. read more

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Thai Soul Kitchen is by far the BEST Thai food my family and I have had in San Jose. We love trying new places but now that we've discovered this spot, we definitely don't bother with going anywhere else for Thai. The staff is super friendly, it's a very quaint and inviting spot plus very clean. We have a bit of a trek to get here but always well worth the drive. I highly recommend you give this place a try. You're gonna love it! Here's what we had; Crab fried rice Red and Green curry Kaw Pau - Street food specialty Drunken noodle with a beef gravy (not sure the actual name of this dish) read more

Parking: big lot, easy Online ordering available for takeout Price, bit on the high side ($3-4 higher than average) Food: Pad See Ew: good flavor, decent portion size, meat wasn't overcooked, noodles were solid Red Curry: Huge portion, or so we thought at first. The consistency of the curry here is soup-like and lacks flavor. Decent amount of stuff in the curry (chicken, bamboo shoots, green beans, etc) but this isn't authentic or good at the elevated price point read more

I am just SO happy after dining here. As a mom with a toddler who wants to relax yet have a semi fun experience this is perfect. The food is amazing , they gave my child a toy and extra treats and love. Food came out fast. It's cozy and great service. I felt so well taken care of and fed. The vibes are GOOD. Thank you to them, go here read more

I visited for lunch today (April 16, around 12-1 PM) with a group of five. We had driven a long way, and I want to mention that the kitchen staff were actually very kind and friendly. Unfortunately, our experience with the waitress (she was wearing a gray hair band) completely changed the tone of the meal. From the start, she was impatient and dismissive. When we began ordering--starting with five white rice she cut us off and said it already comes with rice, telling us to "just order what you want" in a rushed and irritated tone. We are very familiar with Thai food and were simply trying to order properly, but her attitude made it uncomfortable to even speak. When we asked for Thai spicy, she gave us a look that felt unwelcoming. It got worse when she confronted us and said, "Why are you giving me attitude? I didn't give you attitude," even though we were just trying to understand what was going on. That kind of interaction is not appropriate and made the situation awkward for everyone at the table. The food itself was good, but the service was so unpleasant that it ruined the overall experience. Sadly, I won't be returning because of how we were treated. I hope management seriously reconsiders who they put on the floor. Service like this reflects very poorly on the restaurant and should not be tolerated. read more

Thai Soul Kitchen - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

Best Pad Thai alert. This place is 2 miles from our house in the Safeway plaza. We went yesterday 7 of us. Ordered 2 pots of Tom Kha soup, Pad Thai, Fried Rice, sea food curry, jungle curry, coconut rice and finished dinner by sharing blue sticky mango rice. Everything was very fresh and tom kha and pad Thai were exceptional. read more

This cozy spot offers an impressive array of dishes, from classic Pad Thai and savory curries to delicious vegetarian options. It's is a great choice for those seeking delicious and authentic Thai food in San Jose. We ordered the Fried Tofu, Crispy Egg-rolls, Pad See Ew, Pineapple Fried Rice and Red Curry from the vegetarian menu. The food was presented well and very flavorful. The spice levels were exactly what we requested. Service was friendly and relatively quick. The restaurant is very clean and hygienic with a pleasant atmosphere. read more

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We ordered our food for pickup. Place was packed and there were a few families waiting ti be seated Pad Thai with chicken was flavorful and delicious Rib Eye wirh the sauce also very good Sticky rice dessert also delicious, we took out food to go but hoping to dine in next time read more

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First time here since it's always so busy and now we know why! The food was amazing but also the owners made it feel like we were dining in their own home. Truly a great place in our neighborhood! read more

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We were hopeful for our first dining experience at this neighborhood mom-and-pop kitchen, unsure of what to expect since we originally planned on dining at Elements which we found out was closed on Mondays. Upon entering this restaurant, we noticed one table for two right by the door and three tables that could seat groups of four were available. We politely asked the first waitress with a crew-cut that approached us if we could be seated at a table for four but were quickly declined. Just as one of us began to sit down, another group of two arrived literally behind us and was offered the larger table. This situation left us disappointed; if the larger table had been given away, the waitress should have offered us the first opportunity to upgrade since we were not yet seated. We don't feel that it was unreasonable to anticipate. The waitress with a stern demeanor, made us feel almost rude for asking. We felt unwelcome right from the start. I would have left, but my partner decided to stay since we are already here. When I requested hot water with lemon, she gave me a long blank stare and then disdainfully replied, "Yes." Throughout dinner, our observation of this waitress was pretty much the same of other patrons. Fortunately, another waitress was much more pleasant. She greeted us with a gentle smile and gave us ample time to review the menu and place our order. She, alone in this restaurant, was a star staff member. We sampled four different dishes: curry, stir-fried noodles, soup, and an appetizer. While all the dishes were reasonably good, none stood out as exceptional. The seafood in the glass noodle dish, particularly the calamari and mussels, both proteins was very chewy and had a strong fishy odor. The dish was missing zucchini and celery as listed on the menu. We were expecting most dishes to be on the sweeter side as it is Thai cuisine, but the whole dish was a bit overwhelmingly sweet for our taste. It seemed that excessive sugar was used for these Thai dishes. When we checked out, neither the manager (owner?) nor the checking-in waitress acknowledged or thanked us for dining with them, nor did they invite us to return. Overall, our experience felt flat due to a lack of hospitality and warmth. Although the dishes may be popular with others, we found them no better than what we could get elsewhere. Unfortunately, two staff members working in the front areas, including the manager (owner?) could benefit from training in restaurant hospitality. It seems that when a small restaurant can fill up quickly and there may be a wait in such a small space, hospitality suffers under this management. Ambiance: 3 Hospitality: -2 Food: 3+ read more

Thai Soul Kitchen - Pad Wun Sen (seafood) and Yellow Curry with Chicken - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

Fresh, high quality, Interesting flavors and close to home. Love supporting our local businesses.

Great service! We never had to ask for refills--the staff came around regularly to top off our drinks and checked in a couple of times to make sure we had everything we needed. We ordered the pineapple curry with chicken, and it was fantastic--the chicken was super juicy and paired perfectly with the sticky rice. We also had the Pad See Ew with beef, which was packed with flavor and cooked just right. For dessert, we tried the mango sticky rice and it did not disappoint! The mango was sweet and fresh, the sticky rice was drizzled with coconut milk and topped with crunchy toasted coconut--such a nice touch. The portion was generous, plenty for sharing. On top of the food, the seating was really comfortable with cushions and pillows for extra back support, which made the whole dining experience even better. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the service! read more

Incredible food, we have never had a dish we haven't loved The service is always so friendly and I enjoy all the pictures of Thailand on the walls read more

I often get takeouts from this restaurant. The food always tastes fresh and is cooked on time.

Located in the Almaden shopping mall is this little gem. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable about Thai cuisine. You may pass by this place from the outside because the sign says TS and doesn't display the full name. The food was very tasty. We had the Tom Kha Prawns and the Khow Soy. read more

Thai Soul Kitchen - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

Real Thai food absolutely delicious, had pad Thai with beef. I ate beyond Thai hot , had half jar of Thai peppers and little bowl of chili sauce. Service was excellent. The place is very clean and welcoming! I am going to eat there again. read more

This a small but amazing restaurant in south San Jose. Its easy to miss, just look for TSK sign between another sushi place and safeway. We got the mango corn salad which was fresh and delicious! Just the flavors you want when you are coming out of being sick! We also got tomyum soup which was awesome too! It came with rice and spring roll! My husband got basil chicken fried rice which was yummy, generous serving of chicken! Plenty of vegetarian options. The server was a little impatient with us but I get it. No joke running a small business! I will 100% go again! read more

My sister and brother-in-law live nearby, so whenever I come to their place for dinner, I stop at Thai Soul along the way to get takeout. The staff is super friendly, the service is prompt (actually it's usually already waiting for me!) and the food is divine. The one time I showed up and my food wasn't ready, the owner treated me to a beer while I waited. The food arrived before I finished my beer and he was in no rush to shoo me away. I usually order the green curry with chicken, my brother-in-law gets the green beans with fish fillet, and my sister, who is vegan, gets the vegetarian Yellow curry. There's always enough to share and have leftovers. I confess I've never dined in, but I have entered the restaurant many times. They maximize on their small space very well and have an attitude that their restaurant is like a mother's heart - always room for more. read more