Food was decent but it was so cold in the restaurant that it took away from the taste. Everything got cold fast. They have a special Thai coconut tea that was unique and really good though. Something that bothered me was that they put an auto grat of 20% on a party of 5....that is unheard of. Servers weren't even attentive and they didn't put serving spoons/forks for the dishes. Missed one of my orders as well. All of which is not a big deal, but to impose an auto grat for that kind of service...ridiculous. Never heard of an auto grat for less than 6 pax. read more

CHADA - Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - West Village, New York

Best Thai food I've had in NYC. Unreal. Waiter was so sweet and the curry was insanity.

I was at this crowded Thai restaurant with a group a while ago, where we shared a bunch of dishes. As with many of the other Thai spots in the city, the inside is rather opulent-looking. The service was friendly and helpful. I didn't bother with a drink, but I remember someone else having one. The food in general is a little bit pricey, but of very good quality. Our first appetizer was the popular Folded Dumplings for $15, with pandan, peanut, pickled radish, and coconut milk. As per the description, the dish is on the slightly sweeter end from the peanuts and coconut milk, with a faint floral flavor from the pandan. Otherwise, there was a mild kick, and the dumplings had a soft texture. This was a tasty, fun, and colorful spin on some other similar dumplings like Sakoo Sai Moo, which you find in a handful of other Thai spots. I also added the $18 Yum Nam, which is listed in other spots as either Crispy Rice Salad or Naem Khao Tod. This contained crispy rice balls, fermented pork, curry paste, kaffir lime leaf, shallot, scallion, chili, peanut, and ginger. While it had a good amount of heat, it was unfortunately a bit less complex than some other spots, with less sourness to balance it out, as there wasn't enough of the pork sausage or crunch. It was decent, but I would stick to the Isan spots for better versions of this dish, like the uptown Zabb PuTawn, among others. For mains, I liked the Crispy Pork Krapow for $24, with holy basil, chili, garlic, long hot chili, and white pepper. The pork was nice and crispy, and there was plenty of spice without it being overbearing. This was one of the better versions in Manhattan, with only a slight preference going to some spots. Next was a solid $34 Pan Seared Duck Breast Green Curry, with duck breast, coconut milk, roasted pineapple, cherry tomato, bamboo shoot, and basil leaves. The duck inside was plentiful and properly cooked with a bit of crispiness, while the fat wasn't too chewy. The green curry base, which steered away from the more American Thai varieties, was also tasty, with a bit more sourness and some heat, and lacked bell peppers, which is a definite preference. Last, but not least, was the Steamed Branzino for $44, with said fish butterflied along with cabbage and garlic in a chili lime broth. The fish was tender and flaky, and the preparation allowed us to pretty easily avoid the bones. The broth was tasty, with a bit of sourness and some heat to balance it. This was good as well. Outside of the price point, which is expected in the neighborhood, the food was consistent and tasty. I can see why it's so highly rated. read more

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Reservation recommended! Chada is quite busy even on a hot rainy day like when I visited. We sat at the bar and ordered a Thai tea coconut mocktail/cocktail while waiting for the rest of our party. It was beyond delicious! It was hard to not drink it on one gulp. Once we were seated, it was in the neighboring building and there no AC there. Super hot and sticky and a random fan blowing the hot air around you. Not great! ESPECIALLY if you know NYC weather. To start, we shared folded dumplings. It's a very small portion and they were on the sweeter side. For the main, I got tamarind prawn pad thai - loved that dish. I'd definitely have it again. Overall I didn't think Chada was special compared to other Thai places I've had + the comfort level and service didn't particularly make it a stand out. I think for the price point it's not really worth it but if I end up in that part of the city again, I wouldn't deny a chance to eat there again and try other dishes. read more

Had reservations for 2 for dinner and we were seated right away and even offered the choice of where to sit which I appreciate since some restaurants tend to pack you like sardines without option to ask for another space. There were so many great options that we were a bit indecisive at first but we ended up going with the following: folded dumplings short rib Paanang curry steak pad kee Mao Mango sticky rice Last kiss of summer I'll wait for Yuzu The folded dumpling ate sweet with the coconut milk but when you bite into it you get the garlic and savory elements. It was a unique and memorable bite. The short rib curry I was skeptical on since it is $45 but you actually get a lot of protein so the price was justified and the meat fell off the bone and was so tender. The dish itself was served a bit lukewarm so I would have preferred it to arrive hotter temperature wise and I did expect it to be spicer. The steak pad kee mao did not get as much love as it rightfully deserves because it was delicious and spicy and the steak was perfectly cooked! I would order this again. For desserts we opted for the mango sticky rice and while the presentation and dessert itself was delicious, I would have liked more mango for a $17 price point. In terms of staff everyone was friendly and the service was speedy and efficient. For drinks both were delicious and if you like lychee the last kiss of summer was a great pick. Overall I would come back again and try a few other dishes such as the khao soi and goong karee!! read more

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Went to Chada this weekend and feel it's fallen off a bit. Most of the food was still good but it left much to be desired. The Crystal Coco drink was just not hitting, the Thai tea whip had no Thai tea flavor and it was a huge miss for a $13 drink that's basically coconut water. The papaya salad just lacked the freshness and fun it usually has and the chicken in the pad see ew was very dry. The Isaan beef was solid, if a little bit tough. Not the experience I'm used to at Chada read more

CHADA - Beef Tallow Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - West Village, New York

I came here with my friend who was visiting from Cali and we absolutely loveddd it here! The inside decor is so nice and modern, the staff were superrr attentive, and all of our food came out so quickly! We started off with the folded dumplings which were delicious, the pandas gave it a nice sweetness and the crunchy pieces of peanuts gave great texture. For our mains, we had the pork belly, pad kaprow, and pad see ew. I actually used to live in Thailand and so all of our food was definitely reminiscent of authentic Thai food which I think is super hard to find. I will definitelyyyyy be coming back to try other menu items! read more

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One of my favorite thai spots in the city! Food was delicious and good service We loved the beef tallow fried rice and duck curry read more

CHADA - Beef Tallow Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - West Village, New York

I would visit Chada for the great lunch specials before I had to run errands in Soho. Walked in around 12:45pm a couple days ago (Thursday) and unfortunately the lunch specials are gone and their menu is drastically smaller. I understand that small businesses and restaurants are doing what they can to survive in this economy, but it is still disappointing to see. I used to be able to get a delicious entree for lunch with tip & tax under $25. Now? They only offer 1 type of meat (steak) for the Pad Kee Mao and charge $28. There is literally no other option for protein so you have to get steak. This was the same for other dishes from what I remember. You no longer have options to switch out the protein for a lot (if not all) of the dishes. The beef was cooked well, but the noodles were too salty and the portion sizes are smaller compared to other Thai restaurants. The service was also not the friendliest or that attentive when I visited. There aren't too many Thai restaurants in this general area, so they don't have too much competition but with there being so many Thai restaurants in other neighboring areas, I will no longer go out of my way to come here. read more

CHADA - Wok-Fried Steak Pad Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - West Village, New York

One of the best Thai restaurants that I have tried in New York!! We ordered the Pad Thai with Shrimp and the Massaman Curry with Tofu instead of Chicken. WOW! The flavors were very rich and complemented the dishes very well. The curry had potatoes in it as well, which was delicious! It also comes with a side of white rice. The lighting is a bit dim in this place but overall it was an amazing experience and I will definitely be back! read more

CHADA - Thai Near Me - West Village, New York

I had an amazing time at CHADA! I came in with a friend and we got a last minute reservation. We were seated immediately in their next door indoor dining area, and it was beautiful. Dimly lit, yet spacious. Service was excellent and our server was so kind to check in on us often and welcome us with her bright smile. The food also came out relatively quick. We got the Khao Soy and Beef Tallow Fried Rice. I heard CHADA does the best Khao Soy in the city, and they may be right. The Khao Soy was perfect in every way. Creamy, generous, a little spicy, delicious! I hesitantly marked down a star because of the Beef Tallow Fried Rice dish. Unfortunately, our beef came out dry, but the fried rice itself was tangy---potentially from fish sauce(?), which I loved! The rice paired well with the Khao Soy too! I loved my time here and will definitely come back! read more

CHADA - L Khao Soy - Thai Near Me - West Village, New York

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Fantastic and unique Thai cuisine at Chada! 4.5/5 stars! My friends and I made a res for a Saturday evening. They have a beautiful, heated patio and seating inside. Service was efficient, but I took a star off because we felt a bit rushed in an unfriendly way. Drink: The Last Kiss of Spring - perfectly sweet, tart, and refreshing! Apps: Folded Dumplings and Brussel Sprouts - the dumplings were amazing! Loved the peanut filling. The Brussels were perfectly crispy and were coated in a delicious savory/spicy sauce. Mains: Pad Thai and Massaman Curry - One of the best Pad Thai's I've ever had! The sweetness of the tamarind sauce was to die for. The curry was also fantastic - slightly spicy and loved the peanuty flavor. read more

CHADA - Folded Dumpling - Thai Near Me - West Village, New York

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Upscale Thai food. Was a good idea to make a reservation for 7 of us. Pretty packed when we walked in 4:35 they actually only open for dinner at 4:30pm. We had Steamed branzino, short rib panang curry, duck green curry, chicken pad see ew, and a noodle with chicken. Ended with a mango sweet rice and coconut ice cream. Very happy with every dish. Especially the fish and the short rib. Services were very professional and prompt. Super nice meal prior to our concert. read more

CHADA - Mango Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - West Village, New York

CHADA was a great experience overall. I really enjoyed the space. It is spacious and well put together, which made it easy to settle in and enjoy the meal. The dishes were packed with flavor across the board. My group ordered the massaman curry and duck green curry, both of which were delicious, and I went with the khao soi. I liked that their khao soi uses boneless chicken instead of a full bone-in leg, which made it much easier to eat. My only gripe is that the portions run a bit smaller compared to other Thai spots, especially the massaman curry. Still, I would definitely come back. read more

CHADA - khao soi / massaman / duck green curry - Thai Near Me - West Village, New York

Do I just love Thai food more than other food? Or is Manhattan just brimming with great Thai restaurants these days? It's a pretty room (love the ceilings, and the whole vibe really), and our server was a brusque older Asian lady (could've been my aunt) who offered the barest modicum of information about the menu and/or congeniality, but who cares about that? Not me, especially when the food is outstanding. This was one of those situations in which I wish we'd brought friends so we could share more dishes. However, we were enormously pleased with the ones we ordered. We started with the folded dumplings, which were light and the coconut milk and pickled radish paired well with the fiercely acidic bite of the corn salad. It had exactly the right amount of heat, and it's the kind of thing I wish I always had in my fridge. The braised short rib panang curry came highly recommended, and with good reason. The cook on the meat was perfect, falling apart with a spoon, and the deep, rich curry was drinkable. I find it a little hilarious that the ingredients listed on the menu are... Braised Short Rib, Coconut Milk, Homemade Curry Paste, Brussels Sprout. ...because we literally had one brussels sprout in the entire plate. Vegetables not a priority on this one. The Khao Soy was also one of the tastiest and most beautiful versions I've had of one of my favorite Thai dishes. The roasted chicken thigh looked a lot more fried to me, but I wasn't complaining. The blend of textures with that and the fried noodles, as well as the ones swimming in the sauce...it all came together beautifully. I also went for the "I'll Wait For Yuzu" cocktail. With tequila, sake, yuzu, black pepper and birds eye chili, it sounded a lot more interesting than a $10 Singha. I don't love that it's $22, but I guess everyone else is charging that much around here, so why not Chada. Seriously, outstanding food. read more

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Such a delicious Thai restaurant with cute ambiance in the West Village! My favorites were the folded dumplings and the khao soi. The dumplings were so soft with a peanut filling, drizzled with coconut cream and the khao sou was one of the creamiest I've had with super chewy al dente noodles. We also got the papaya salad and pork jowl which were pretty standard. Would love to come back and try more of the menu! read more

Really nice upscale Thai! Highlight for me was the wood fried beef and noodles, which was delightfully flavorful and delicate.

LOVELY SPOT HEHE been here twice in two weeks LOVED the pat see u 10/10, steak+fried rice was good but steak was on the more chewy side. Service was good both times; loved the fact that theres both inside and outdoor seating! Choose depending on the weather and ur mood! Both amazing vibes. Not loud indoors was nice too. Mango sticky rice was amazing. I thought it was a bit sweeter than usual but if you have a sweet tooth you'll love it! read more

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Beautiful restaurant went for lunch and sat indoors. The servers were very attentive and the food was very tasty and prepared well. The pad see ew was delectable. The pad kea mow was also good a little too spicy for me. Overall great experience can't wait to try other items. Only downside is that you can't substitute proteins on the dishes. read more

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Heard that this was one of the best Thai restaurants ranked in the city and I can see why people think that. I'm a tough critic on Thai food, especially in the city and I felt that it was okay. Especially in Manhattan, prices are so crazy (and I get why) but there's also this dolled-up-ness to it, which I also kind of understand. That out of the way, Chada was solid and the meal was definitely satisfactory and authentic. I think the Thai scene in NYC is just so stiff, but it's a great lively place to take your friends since they have a lot of seats (I would make a reservation in advance). If you're here for a date, you might be seated at one of several two-seater tables with lively/loud conversation - not the best place to catch despite going on a weekday. read more

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Thai food in NYC always hits! Chada has such an authentic taste with bold flavors. We ordered the shrimp pad Thai, the khao soi, crispy tofu, and crab fried rice. My favorite was definitely the khao soi! It had such rich flavors and I loved the contrast between the soft and crispy noodles. My rule of thumb is I have to order pad Thai at any Thai place. If the pad Thai isn't good, then it says a lot about the restaurant. However, Chada blew me away and I loved the interior of the restaurant as well. The waiter was very on top of filling our waters everytime and make sure to get a reservation if you're checking out this place! read more

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Upscale Thai restaurant with room for about 50 people (mostly 2-seat tables). Wait was about 45 min on a busy Saturday night but we were able to get seated within 10min with the caveat of an 1hr time limit. Staff was understandably rushed and slightly intrusive, but friendly. They do have Blackbird for payment which was a plus. Wi-Fi is a bit weak inside, but perhaps that'll encourage diners to speak to each other. Highly highly recommend the Crystal Coco Thai ice tea. So refreshing yet creamy and sweet, and pairs excellently with most of the spicy entrees. Pork jowl appetizers were fatty and chewy, but flavorful with dipping sauce. Both the pad kee mao and short ribs were rather spicy but rich and tender, and I enjoyed both. Prices weren't cheap but you get what you pay for. I'd absolutely love to come back; this was one of my favorite restaurants in the West Village. read more

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We enjoyed our time at Chada. Our friends took us here for a birthday meal. I would recommend getting a reservation since it was quite busy when we went. Every dish was so flavorful and delicious. The portion sizes are great too. These were the dishes we got. Crispy Pork Krakow Folded Dumplings (**highlight) Short Rib Penang Curry Khao Soy Goong Karee The Folded Dumpling is a must get! Not only aesthetically pleasing, the bite is also heavenly. The crispy pork is a little bit spicy but so flavorful. The portion size of the short ribs in the Penang curry is generous - I definitely wouldn't be able to finish on my own. This might be one of my favorite Thai place in New York now! read more

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Good Thai food with nice service in the West Village. We got here at 6:30pm which was at the end of their happy hour - had I known about it I would have came a bit earlier. Didn't see it advertised on their website. The place was nice and cosy. Seating wise - you are very close to the people next to you so you can sort of hear their conversations. Ordered various dishes - the pandan dumpling is definitely worthwhile ordering. We got the short rib curry along with the salt pepper pork. Both were great but a bit spicy for my friend. We ended ordering pad see ew in addition so she had something else that was non spicy. Got the Thai toast for dessert which was pretty yummy! read more

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This review is purely for the bartenders who made me a delicious cosmo. Turns out one of the bartenders used to work at the Cosmo hotel in Vegas - small world. They were both lovely to chat to and made a great team! read more

CHADA - Thai Near Me - West Village, New York

read the reviews and was expecting it to be inflated. went two separate times and i have to say i enjoyed brunch more! BRUNCH: i love the fusion of american and thai. fairly priced and every dish was a 10/10. i ordered the steak and eggs and with a dish that heavy, you would expect it to be tiring for the palette. however, the accompanying sauce had enough acidity to help cut through the richness. DINNER: classic dishes but the short rib curry was a standout. the other things we ordered were kind of forgettable. read more

Heard this might be the new best Thai spot in nyc and had to give it a try. Had a reservation so the wait was only about 5 minutes. Service started off questionable. My girlfriend got there first and had to stand (in an already tight space) while the chairs in the front were occupied by take out orders. First observation is that the place is incredibly cramped, there wasn't much space to put my coat ir backpack, so felt a bit squeezed the whole time. The food itself was great - wonton tom yum soup was flavorful and comforting - pad see ew was good - panang curry was the standout dish, the short rib was tender and almost fell off the bone Overall, would probably come back but not the best spot for a medium-large group read more

CHADA - Pad See Ew, Wonton Tom Yum, Panang Short Rib - Thai Near Me - West Village, New York

Stopped by CHADA for dinner tonight and it was fiiire. It was shockingly easy to get a reservation here--even for day of. We ordered: - yum nam (amazing and with good heat. Less sour than some of the Lao ones that I've had, but not less delicious!) - folded dumplings (warm, coconutty, and peanutty. Very similar to some Chinese peanut mochi things that I've had. It felt more like a dessert to me than an appetizer, but I will never deny a sweet treat) - crispy salt and pepper pork (I was skeptical since this sounded Americanized, but this was amazing. Like a peppery, garlic, crispy pork belly aka siu yok for my Cantonese girlies. I would order this over and over again if I could, highly recommend) - sautéed morning glory (sleeper hit--I love a green veggie and I almost didn't order this one, but it was so flavorful and garlicky) - Khao Soi (good, but just a little too sweet to me, like the one at Soothr) Overall, this is a great, vibey spot with amazing food and an easy reservation. I would return in a heartbeat. read more

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Great ambiance with upscale vibes and vibrant color scheme. Staff extremely kind Corn salad was unique but not quite a flavor profile I would find myself ordering again. Pad kee mao was very good with more emphasis on tomato flavor. Crispy pork was the crowd favorite! Went so well with rice read more

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We went yesterday for my husband's birthday and they were very accommodating because we asked them for a table of 10 people (8 adults and 2 children) very last minute- they respond pretty fast! But because it was a table of 10 people, we had to do the pre fixe menu. The space is pretty tight and I would not recommend bringing a wheelchair or stroller because it's a small space. My favorite dishes were the papaya salad and the short rib - the salad was very refreshing and had a hint of salted duck egg which complements well with the papaya in my opinion. I thought the short rib was very tender and had the perfect ratio of lean and fattiness, eaten with the crab rice! The crab fried rice was very balanced, it wasn't too salty and there were generous pieces of crab too! I am not a good spice eater so a couple dishes like the croquettes and pad kee mao were too spicy for me to enjoy. The Pad Kee Mao flavor wise is delicious but I just don't think I'd be able to handle finishing a dish of it because of the spiciness. The only thing I would change, is if we had the option to choose our dishes rather than just eat what they choose, however there was a good selection of meat, fish and veggies in the mix. It was enough food for 8 adults with some leftovers too! We also had dessert and a complimentary drink included in the pre fixe and we brought our own cake BUT they will charge you a $15 holding & cutting fee. I would come back again to try their other dishes! read more

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This restaurant is so romantic and cozy! They have something for everyone on the menu and the service was great. When it started to rain in the outdoor dining the team was able to extend the covering for the outdoor area which came in clutch. The drinks were fun and fruity and the food was all so flavorful. The crystal coco thai iced tea and lychee bless were some of our favorite drinks that are also so pretty. read more

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An upscale Thai spot that doesn't break the bank -- the ambiance is nice, dishes are reasonably priced for the service and flavor (most less than $30 each). I loved the Folded Dumplings and Crab Fried Rice! Branzino was solid, but would get steamed instead of fried next time. Crab Curry was quite good, had a nice spice to it. We were able to get a 7 person res on pretty short notice, so that was convenient -- will definitely be in my Thai rotation. read more

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Sooooo yummy! We ordered the steamed branzino which was sublime and the mushroom fried rice which was so delicious and loaded with healthy mushrooms. Those two dishes were nothing like I've ever had at a Thai restaurant and I've been to many. I would go back just for them though I'd like to try other dishes as well. We also ordered the Som Tum (papaya salad) and while it was delicious and done well, it was not much different than I've had in the past. The place was packed! Understandably so, with reasonably priced great food. Nice ambiance as well. read more

I had family visiting over the weekend and remembered I had bookmarked this place, so I decided to bring them here. Crystal Coco Thai Tea - A delicious blend of coconut and Thai tea. Refreshing, aromatic, and a must-try if you love coconut. Massaman Curry - Hands down the best curry I've ever had. Sweet, rich, and full of flavor. The chicken was so tender it practically fell off the bone and melted in my mouth. Fried Branzino - I'm usually not big on fish, but I devoured this. Perfectly crispy, not too dry, and packed with flavor--even without the dipping sauce. Crab Fried Rice & Morning Glory - The rice was a little on the bland side and the morning glory was spicier than I prefer, but it didn't take away from the overall experience since everything else was outstanding. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

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Calamari - good, but just normal calamari Pad see ew - decent, but also just similar to other spots in the city Garlic steak fried rice - this dish was amazingly good and I'm so glad I got it. It was so flavorful and went so well with the steak. I would eat this every day read more

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Food was good, but they've gone up on their prices. $30 for Pad Thai is outrageous - if you order soy Pad Thai, the price is the same. No chicken or beef option. Pad Thai used to be $22. They've gone up on prices, but the quality remains the same, so I'm not sure if it's worth it anymore. They have a decent lunch menu. read more

We were able to walk in and grab a table outside on a beautiful Saturday around 6 PM. Cocktails were excellent, and the staff was attentive. Nice casual, but slightly upscale vibe. The portions were on the small side for the price and they were nothing special. I admit we ordered something fairly basic, but then it's easy to compare alongside other Thai restaurants. 5/5 for drinks, vibe, service 4/5 for food read more

CHADA - L Pad See Ew Beef, Saute' Morning Glory - Thai Near Me - West Village, New York

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Came for dinner and had a delicious meal! The restaurant is nicely decorated, upscale for sure. Space wise it is a bit cramped, narrow and quite loud. The staff were very attentive (constantly refilling our water glasses), even the trainee waitress we had was phenomenal. The food was delectable, some things are of course better than others, overall I would give a 9/10. We ordered four entrees as we wanted to try as much as two people could. Three entrees would have been enough, but I don't regret trying all four. We ordered the khao soy, beef tallow fried rice, steamed bronzino and pad kee mao. The khao soy was extremely good, albeit a touch too sweet for me, I would have liked some pickled mustard greens to cut the sweetness. The beef tallow fried rice was excellent, a huge portion of ribeye and plenty of rice with garlic chips. I recommend you pour the sauce they serve with it over the whole dish and mix. The steamed branzino was cooked nicely and was perfect when eaten with the cabbage underneath, but it was a pain to eat as it is a whole fish and we had to pick out bones. Lastly, the pad kee mao was solid, but we have had better elsewhere. I wouldn't order the more common Thai dishes here even though they are good as I think they really excel at their signature items and the khao soy. I would definitely go back. If you don't live nearby or aren't in the area don't despair, you can get certain dishes else where that are as good or sometimes even better such as khao soy (Soothr, Zaab Putawn), ribeye garlic fried rice (Kraam), steamed branzino (Fish Cheeks) and pad kee mao (Thai Villa or Sala Thai). read more

Drink - Lavender: interesting texture with the pea foam Food: flavorful, the crab curry is a highlight. Everything is on the spicier side though so be aware. Service: just right, chill and good speed. read more

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A bit pricey but food is very good. Nice ambience, a bit too dark for me but most restaurant's lights are pretty dim. The fried pork dish was the best. read more

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