First time trying the Thai House which is hidden on Tully and Standiford Ave behind the Fire House. Heard about this years ago from an acquaintance but never had the chance to try it til now. Inside has no frills and reminds me of a banquet room with its open room concept. I have to say the service was great with 2 women waitresses servicing the restaurant. So went for a simple order of chicken satay and beef pad Thai. My wife was craving for soup and ordered the Tom kha kai (small). And also ordered a Thai ice tea large. So let me start with the soup. Never had it before but the one she ordered I just took a sip to try. It was coconut milk based soup with some sourness to it. My wife enjoyed the bowl of soup whereas I didn't like it. Different taste buds but I'll concur to my wife that it was good since she finished it. Chicken satay - basic sticks that is glazed with curry sauce. It comes with peanut sauce and a sweet cucumber side. No complaints on the satay. The cucumbers was cut somewhat large so didn't soak up the sweet sugary liquid it was soaked in. Minor complaint since I like them more cubed. (4 stars) The beef pad Thai- supposedly that's what it's known for. I thought also that it was good. But not the best I've had (mind you, I've had my share of pad Thai over the years and even had it in Thailand when I went on vacation). Portions is okay but didn't have any peanuts on the side of the dish that is customary. Besides beef, there was tofu and bean sprouts. It's not as sweet as Tasty Thai's pad Thai but probably more akin to what to expect in traditional pad Thai than the Americanized version done at Tasty Thai. I can definitely taste the fish sauce on Thai House which was more overbearing than what I like. The beef was thinly sliced and wasn't a lot on there if I was to be honest. Verdict - good (solid 4 stars out of 5) We shared the large Thai ice tea which was in a super size mug. If there was any highlight- it was probably this drink since we can't go to a Thai restaurant without ordering one. 5 stars. Overall, it's a good no frills Thai restaurant in modesto. Would we go back? For sure if we are craving for Thai food. read more