TOP NOTCH!!!!!!!! We drive almost 2 hours every month just to come here. My background is Laos Thai and Filipino. We know food!! Customer service has always been elite and the food never misses. read more

Isan Zaap Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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The staff was very kind and knowledgeable about allergens. The place its wet log is clean and family friendly. It is located in a small strip mall next to Costco. The food was great. I particularly loved the Pad Thai. The green curry was also very good. Be aware that even the mild green curry had a kick to it. I will be stopping there every time I am in the area. read more

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Stopped by Isan Zaap Thai while passing through Orlando, and it's easy to see why they've earned Michelin recognition three years in a row. We started with the chicken gyoza and coconut shrimp--honestly, both were skippable. They tasted like something straight out of a frozen bag and didn't really set the tone for what was to come. Thankfully, the entrées completely turned things around. The chicken pad Thai, Chinese broccoli with shrimp, and blue crab fried rice were all outstanding--packed with flavor and clearly the stars of the menu. We ordered everything medium spice, which definitely had a kick. Even as people who enjoy spice, we'd probably go light next time. We wrapped things up with mango sticky rice, which was the perfect sweet finish. Overall, a bit of a mixed start, but the mains more than delivered. I'll definitely be back next time I'm passing through Orlando. read more

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I ordered to go. It's a perfect place for lunch. I ordered the Thai Rice with Chicken from the lunch menu. The food is fresh and well cooked. I really enjoyed the vegetables. Staff is friendly and polite. My ordered was ready within a reasonable time. I really enjoyed their Thai Ice Tea. read more

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Hype is real this place is the best Thai restaurant I've ever had. Close to the parks I thought it'd be a tourist trap, but my wife and I been here twice and both times we were just blown away by the food. The flavors are just delicious perfectly balanced of salty, sweet, and SPICY. Mild medium or hot are the three options of heat and man, medium is already pretty spicy I don't think I'll ever want to experience hot. We've tried the seafood papaya salad, regular thai salad, pad see ew, pad thai and their thai milk tea is as good as anywhere. Food is made to order so it is fresh and just really delicious, great portions and oh their service is really great. read more

Isan Zaap Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - Orlando, Florida

In short : I could've eaten 3 times more ! This Thai spot scored a Michelin Bib gourmand but easily could've been a One Star. Isan Zaap Thai cafe is based on the northeast region with Laotian overlaps. Northeastern Thai food is known to be spicer and more flavorful. I found this to be very true today . The ambiance is nice and quaint . It's a small Establishment in a strip plaza. I'm not sure how other place survive next to Them. ARE PEOPLE UNAWARE OF THIS SPOT?!?! Anyway, I came here with my cousin who also has two stomach and we decided to order everything the server recommended. Appetizers: we ordered the Isan Sausage and Thai chicken and wings. My first bite of the sausage was like being in pork heaven.. the flavor profile was insane. The chicken wings were fresh.. perfectly fried and the dipping sauce was a nice touch . Mains: chicken pad Thai (Thai spice level) and grilled crying tiger . The spice level was enough to get your nose cleared a bit but yet tasty and made you not want to stop. The grilled crying tiger was perfect cuts of tenderloin with a delicious side sauce. Each plate was eaten clean ... we wanted to lie and said we dropped it just to receive extra portions. Dessert: mango sticky rice with a coco cream. This was by far the best sticky rice I have had in my 4 decades on this planet. The. Mango was perfectly ripened.. the rice was optimal Texture and the coconut cream was divine . Again , these were all recommendations from our server and she knocked it out of the park. I'm here in Orlando for work for the rest of the year and I will definitely be back.. if you want authentic Thai food at a decent price point Come here ! Try everything ! They won't disappoint! read more

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Went to Isan Zaap with my mom and she picked a really good spot. Everything we tried was tasty and well prepared. My favorite was the pad Thai, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The highlight of the meal was the service. Super friendly and made great recommendations. Definitely a place I'd go back to. read more

Isan Zaap Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This is my go to in the Millenia area for Thai food! They have ample parking and plenty of seating in the restaurant itself. I love the theming they have for the restaurant. It feels like you're walking into Thailand and also very relaxing and not overstimulating. The servers are also very helpful if you have questions and attentive throughout my dinner. I typically get their curry pastry puffs which is amazing, pad thai, and their fried rice. My latest obsession is Tom Kha Gai which they do a phenomenal job in! I love that their menu allows for me to request for something to be spicy even if it doesn't normally come that way. read more

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The meal is excellent. It came out hot and fresh and the spice for medium was perfect. Just enough sizzle while not overpowering the rest of the dish. The sauce it has is sweet and when the rice soaks it up, its an excellent break from the spice. 10/10 would order again. read more

Isan Zaap Thai Cafe - Spicy Thai Basil dish with chicken, beef, and pork. - Thai Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food poisoning- Ate at Isan Zaap on 2.2.26 at approximately 6pm, leaving at 7pm. 3 of us contracted food born illnesses. Starting with my 7 year old vomiting on the way home (in the car), my 4 year old awaking 2.5 hours later vomiting, followed by me an hour after that. We all consumed chicken fried rice. We will never return. This is inexcusable. Completely ruined the last 12 hours for my family and one disgusting car to deal with. read more

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Isan Zaap lives up to the hype! Tried the panang curry and it was so delicious. The curry was so flavorful and tasted fresh.

Food quantity: 9/10 Food quality: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambience: 10/10 Overall rating 9.5/10 The best authentic Thai restaurant in Orlando! My family loves coming here repeatedly and ordering the same things over and over again. The taro dessert was deliciously warming on a cold day, highly recommend! read more

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Went to Isan Zaap Thai Cafe on New Year's Day around noon and had a great experience overall. There was no wait when we arrived, but it steadily got busier during our meal--which is always a good sign. The food was delicious and tasted very authentic. I ordered the Tom Yum seafood soup at medium spice, and it definitely had a kick. If you're not great with spice, I'd recommend going mild. I also had the beef Pad Thai, which tasted great, though I wish I had asked if it could be made spicy--that was the only thing missing for me. We also tried the grilled squid. It was a good-sized squid and nicely prepared, but for a single squid, it did feel a bit pricey. Overall, the pricing is slightly higher than I expected, though that may just be the reality with inflation these days. The inside of the restaurant is decent--nothing super fancy, but comfortable. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Definitely a solid spot for flavorful, authentic Thai food, especially if you enjoy some heat. read more

Isan Zaap Thai Cafe - Left to right: Pad Thai, grilled squid, tom yum soup - Thai Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Solid Thai food. I really love the Nam Tok: grilled pork neck salad. I could eat just that with a bowl of white rice and it'll be super filling and satisfying. Tom yum soup was sour but not that spicy. Food came super quick and were decent portions too. read more

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I went with family for a meal. It was tight with parking but we got it. The place was packed so that a good sign for me. There was limited staff but they did the best they could. They were enjoying and got us menus quickly. We ordered. I got the rice dish as I wasn't in the mood for my other go to. Plus I could reheat the friend rice. It was good and flavorful. I enjoyed the time at this location. I will be back when in town. read more

Isan Zaap Thai Cafe - Stir-Fried Pad Se-Ew - Thai Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I can see why they're Michelin recommended! Not only is their menu pretty extensive, but of everything we ordered, it was all delicious! I love that they include shrimp, squid, and fish as protein options, although it is more pricey. I was a little worried that some of the portion sizes seemed on the smaller side when it comes to Thai food, like the pad see ew, but it was actually pretty filling! Special highlight for me was the Tom Kha, it was so creamy and flavorful. It came in one of those dishes that allows for a flame to underneath, boiling the soup, so I kind of wish they included that, but not the biggest deal. I also loved that everything came out steaming hot. It just feels fresher than when stuff comes out just warm. read more

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Smallish space, was full by 12:15 on a Saturday afternoon. Had the crab fried rice which was my favorite. The Pad Thai was very good. The beef with garlic and pepper was okay. The portions are on the small side. Had three entrees between the two of us and were still hungry so order accordingly read more

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TBH the 4 stars is just for the food. They're Michelin recommended, multiple years in a row, so maybe this makes them a little snooty. The atmosphere inside was anything but warm. No greetings, no smiles. Service was prompt but cold. This is more of a date night spot than a family dinner spot, so maybe this is why we had all the strange looks coming in. We chose this spot because they had boat noodle on the menu. We're noodle heads, so after having BBH twice in a row, we wanted something different. The boat noodle here is delicious. The soup is rich and flavorful, not overly sweet, and they top it off with hella pork rinds! Love that! You can ask for a spice rack and pickled jalapenos to make your broth spicier. My sister and I shared the pad thai and panang curry. The pad thai was cooked well, and the perfect size for two. The panang curry was delicious but the curry itself was on the thinner side. Highly recommend this one with beef. I love the addition of green beans in the curry. All the veggies were cooked perfectly too. We asked for everything to be medium spicy. The pad thai wasn't spicy at all but the curry had a good heat to it. Can't remember if we ordered a side of rice, or if it came with it. The fried wings were good. Party wings with a side of sweet chili dipping sauce. No batter on the wings. Kinda pricey for what it is though. I'd recommend a different app but my little one loves plain chicken. We had a fresh coconut and I love that they hot stamp it with their restaurant name. They're going for a modern, upscale vibe and I'm here for it. The coconut juice was sweet, but the coconut meat was too tough to eat. About 20 min north of Orlando where we stayed, but after a long day at the theme park, this one hit the spot. read more

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Food was authentic, delicious, and enjoyable. Food came out quick and service was good. The menu is pretty pricey but that's the standard nowadays. We ordered: 1) Boat Noodle Soup with Pork ($16) - portion was bigger than some Thai places I've been to. It's my personal fave dish that I always get and this is on point here 2) Fish Cake ($13) - taste homemade but if it isn't then it fooled me! Got that strong lemongrass flavor. Came with 6 pieces with their sweet chili sauce on the side. A bit $$ 3) Panang Curry with beef ($19) - medium spicy level was more mild. It was a small amount of veggies and beef for the price. I wouldn't recommend this dish Do recommend visiting! read more

Isan Zaap Thai Cafe - Fish Cake $13 (comes with 6 pieces) - Thai Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Somehow the food was even better the second time we went! I went right after work on a Thursday and was immediately seated. Service was very fast. We were in and out in an hour. The food was very fresh. I can't wait to come back. My new favorite Thai restaurant in Orlando! The server was very kind and gave us truthful spice level recommendations. read more

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I've been eating at Isan Zaap since they opened shop. What makes this restaurant unique and different than most Thai spots in Orlando, is that it is known for North Eastern Thai food. This area of Thailand is known for spicy food, but if that's not your jam don't worry! They can adjust the spice level according to your liking. I would suggest going less spicy the first time. Asking for Thai Hot is almost a challenge to Thai restaurants! I lived in Thailand for four years, and I lived in the North East. You have been advised! My most favorite dish of all time is Pork Basil stirfry. I order it with a fried egg, and ask for the yolk to be runny. I do enjoy the Panang Curry as well. It is made with Coconut milk and has citrus notes with lemon grass, wild lime leaf and lime. Ordering to go as your eating will ensure you have a lovely meal for another time. Top tip! They are the recipients of the Michelin Bib Gourmand for four years running. The service is quick and efficient. You may have to wait at busy times, but the food is so remarkable, it's well worth the wait! The ambiance is casual and relaxed! Enjoy the pictures! read more

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I can't remember the last time I've felt so neglected or forgotten. It was a busy Sunday, so I was willing to be patient. I wasn't even given a menu until I flagged down a server and asked for one about 5-10 minutes after being seated. I don't think they remembered to assign one to me. The couple later seated next to me, however, was greeted with much joy and laughter, as they were regulars. My order was simple: the grilled pork neck and a side of mixed vegetables. And then I waited... I noticed a clear lack of attention, while 3 other tables seated after me were being attended to sooner and more frequently. They received multiple courses of food... ... as I waited some more... By the time my food arrived I'd been sitting there for about 35 minutes waiting for some grilled pork. The tables near me were finishing up and even ordering additional dishes to go. I consider myself lucky that they refilled my water. This restaurant provides great service -- just not for me... read more

Isan Zaap Thai Cafe - Steamed vegetables. Zero seasoning - Thai Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Isan Zaap is the BEST Thai food I've ever had. So glad this gem is located in our city. We don't know how they do it, but everything we've had here has been amazing. Our favorite dishes have been the Papaya Salad, Grilled Squid, Pad See Ew, and Pad Thai. Be warned that if you order something Spicy, it's gonna be SPICY. The Spicy Papaya Salad made me cry, but I couldn't stop eating it. Highly recommend the grilled squid because they make it perfectly and it's tender and chewy, without being rubbery. I love the lime sauce that they serve with it -- it's amazing. Both noodle dishes are literally so tasty and honestly a joy to eat; the portions are generous and we always take stuff home. The best part? These noodles reheat well! I don't know what they do to prep these noodles, but when reheated, they don't stick or clump together. All in all, they're amazing and I 100% recommend. read more

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Reiterating a 5 star review I made for this beautiful Thai restaurant. All the food we had on our revisit was divine, the waitstaff treated us just like any other customer so the hospitality was always universal and excellent, Pavisa was our server and her and the other staff were super hard working I could see as the place was packed on a Tuesday! We had the larb was so authentic with beautiful natural flavors they also put liver in it which shows me the chefs and owner are true to themselves and restaurant, the pad see ew was the best in Orlando when you taste it you don't feel like you are in the USA anymore quoting my friend, the red curry was sweet and spicy very delicious I've also had the green curry as well and that was also beautiful in flavor. Overall this is one of the best Thai places in Florida with bold natural flavors that caters to those who want to really feel like they are in Thailand. read more

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10/10 ! The green dipping sauce that came with grilled squid is even better than what you can find in Thailand. My Thai heart is happy. Nice people. Clean and modern place. I wish I can try more but I only visited there for vacation. read more

Isan Zaap Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This spot is right next to mochinut after grabbing dessert I figured why not grab food. Decided to give this Thai place a try, it seemed a little understaffed. It was also pretty busy. We were seated and waited a bit before anyone came over to assist. After ordering the food took a while to arrive, it seemed as though the chefs cook the other tables orders first for ex: the table next to me ordered about 4-5 different dishes and we waited till all of their food was cooked and then the chefs cooked our food. I ordered the stir friend Chinese broccoli with chicken - this was OK unfortunately the chicken and veggies tasted like they were dipped in soy sauce and that's it. There wasn't any other flavor besides soy sauce, I heard the drunken noodles were decent as well. Not sure if I'd return here. read more

Isan Zaap Thai Cafe - Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli - Thai Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This place came up on multiple searches when we were looking for Lao restaurants in the area! After eating there, we can see why and can confirm that this place was amazing! I will admit that when I walked in, I wasn't sure if we were in the right place so my expectations for the food dropped almost instantly! It just seemed much more modern than other authentic lao restaurant. As soon as the food came out, I knew I was wrong for my initial assumptions! Everything we ordered was amazing! The papaya was extremely fresh and so crisp. They used fresh noodles in the pad se ewe and it was full of flavor! Definitely must visit anytime we are in Orlando! read more

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Definitely one of my fave Thai restaurants that I have found. For this visit, I asked for recommendations, the server we had was excellent and highly recommended the green curry w/ shrimp. This is a dish that I honestly never choose and I was happy that I did. I loved the depth of flavor and I couldn't stop eating it. I did ask for it mild and since I am a woose when it comes to heat, I did still feel it, but it was just so good I couldn't stop. I loved the Pad Thai here also. I loved how saucy and sweet it was. I would definitely come back to this Thai restaurant. I loved the food, ambiance and the service here. Their Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded to them for the second year in a row is well deserved with their quality of food that I simply loved. read more

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Hands down best Thai food in the USA I've been too. Highlights: -I'm not a fan of pad Thai but it's good here - also, this is the only one that heats up well if you have leftovers -their squid is out of this world. Their dipping sauce just elevates it further -pad kee mao is so good! Normally I eat pad see ew at a Thai place because that's their most popular flat noodle dish but it's not my preference as it doesn't have a lot of other things in the dish and is a bit on the sweeter side - I'm a spice demon so pad kee mao is more up my alley. Spicy hot level is perfect for me! I dare not try Thai hot, I've been burned too many times before. I will say their beef protein for the noodles dishes err a bit on the dry side. But it's forgiven since this place is jammed with flavor. I go here way too often before my Costco run. read more

Isan Zaap Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This review is purely based on a take-out order. My friend and I were looking for asian food in Orlando and we decided to order from this place. Overall I was pleased with how fast and responsive the service was here. We called and within 5 minutes they literally had our orders ready! The server was very polite and offered all the utensils and sauces we needed. My only issue was the food wasn't the tastiest. I did like the pork shoulder dish I ordered but the pad thai didn't have alot of flavor to it. Overall if you are in orlando I recommend a visit! The restaurant itself looked very clean and well kept! read more

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We were seated by the hostess and the waitress was there quickly to take our drink order. Thai iced tea and Pepsi Zero. We ordered gyoza which came out hot and delicious. Then pad see ew and pandam curry were ordered and delivered, medium spice. Food was tasty. Restaurant was fairly busy so a little noisy but nothing tonworry about. The place was clean and the food was good. They have some interesting items on the menu so we will be back to check them out. First time we like to get items that we know. I would like to see a couple.more curries on the menu since I am a big fan. Check it out if you are in the neighborhood read more

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Stumbled upon this gem while I was on my way to Costco. It's a tiny unassuming place in a strip mall. Was happy to see the Michelin award when we walked in. The service was great. The server made some good recommendations. We had the Larb and the squid along w the papaya salad. We also had a custard with sticky rice for dessert. Everything was delicious. Make sure you ask for the appropriate spice level for your tolerance! The dessert was the star to me. Never had a thing like it before. Will come here again for sure! read more

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The space is smaller, so don't be surprised if there's a wait. Luckily the wait went quickly. Servers and staff were all very friendly and helpful. I got the chicken pad Thai - one of the best pad Thai's I've ever had (if not the best!) I would absolutely recommend and would come again! read more

Isan Zaap Thai Cafe - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I love Thai food and this place didn't disappoint. We ordered shrimp pad Thai, Tom Yum, Grilled Squid, and beef with mixed vegetables. Everything was great. They also had a really good coconut water. The service was amazing we were seated quickly and all of the servers were very attentive. It's very cute and simple inside. I love being able to see part of the kitchen and hear them cooking everything. read more

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I wanted to try this place because I was advised it was the best Pad Thai in Orlando. And I feel pad Thai is the true test of any Thai restaurant. I tried the Thai milk tea, which hit the spot and was very good. The pad Thai did not disappoint my expectations. Although, the entire table felt bad just getting pad thais (it was what we were there to try out), I felt it was a very good pad Thai. Is it the best in Orlando? judgement is still out. But it was very solid and I would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu, now that it passed the pad Thai test. read more

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Currently on the Michelin recommended list Isan Zaap is a solid Thai restaurant. It's in a small unassuming building with a a black modern exterior. It's a little on the small side with only so much seating so I'm sure they probably get pretty full during the lunch/dinner rush. But you can definitely get some good Thai food here. I personally really loved their papaya salad (som tum). They asked how spicy we wanted it, "spicy" or "Thai spicy". We went for the Thai spicy and we definitely had quite an experience. It was delicious though, despite the burn. I'm glad the waiter offered us the chance to challenge our taste buds ha! We also tried their durian sticky rice which was definitely a turn from the usual mango sticky rice. This was also tasted very good! But I already love durian to begin with. All in all a great restaurant! read more

I've heard a lot of good things about this restaurant and just had the recent chance to stop by. Not sure what the hype is about, especially, with the Michelin recognition. The food here is good, but definitely a tad on the sweet taste. The panang curry portion size was small for the price and the Thai hot was just a medium hot in my opinion. Will try something else if I come back. read more

Isan Zaap Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We saw the tiktok hype and wanted to see if the food was as good as people said it was. We ordered the coconut shrimp, green curry, grilled squid and thai iced teas. Was the food good? Yes. Was it memorable? Unfortunately not. It's a good spot for Thai food but I would say it's pretty comparable to other restaurants. I had high hopes for the squid but it lacked flavour. The Thai iced tea however was 10/10. Fresh and not overly sweet. If you're in the area and want to try it, great. I wouldn't recommend going out of your way. read more

This was hands down one of THE BEST I have been to in a very very long time. The flavor was spot on for everything. The service was very attentive and the server gave us great recommendations on spice levels. It was definitely busy on a Saturday night. But the food was worth it. The crab fried rice was AMAZING. read more

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Isan Zaap has been on my radar for months and I finally got the chance to try it out with a friend. We were in the area (which by the way was congested with Mall at Millenia close by). Parking was a bit tight being in a shared plaza with other businesses but we found a spot. I was surprised with the Michelin awards plastered on the windows. I thought, "okay it must be amazing then". We were sat right away and our waitress took our orders immediately. We started with the Thai milk tea. It was creamy and delicious and satisfied our sweet tooth. My friend and I shared the fried rice with chicken and the pad Thai with chicken and shrimp. This was my friend's first time having Thai food and she thought it was good. I love Thai food and it did satisfy my hunger but I was expecting more being that it is a Michelin Star restaurant. Though the flavors of the dishes were great I felt like it was missing something. Oh I know!!! The noodles were a bit dry-- there wasn't enough sauce. We also noticed that the man sitting next to our table had ordered the same thing as us but he had a side saucer but we didn't. We didn't ask for the saucer as by the time we had finished our meal when we noticed the man's table. Was that something that was suppose to come with our meal? Or was that something extra he asked for? I guess we'll never know. read more

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