NOW CLOSED...Formerly: Now in its larger digs two blocks north of its former location on Southport, offers authentic Thai cuisine in an airy, hip atmosphere with plenty of seating. Serenely decorated in shades of green with simple brushed steel accents, the restaurant is equal parts inviting and inspiring: soothing sage on the walls, bright tree-frog green on the cushions, deep olive wooden tabletops, original paintings and funky artwork around the perimeter and lots of light.
The dishes span the traditional Thai favorites like pad thai (an excellent balance of sweet and sour), tom kha (warm and sweet with just the right hint of spice) and a myriad of tantalizing curries. Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes round out the menu, and the delicious desserts feature (surprise) bananas: try the deep fried banana, a Thai-style batter-dipped banana, lightly fried, drizzled with chocolate sauce and topped with the ice dream flavor of your choice; or the roasted banana, deliciously soft and topped with ground peanuts, cashew nuts, sweetened milk and honey. For a non-banana dessert option, order the Thai fruit in syrup a dish of exotic fruits like longan and rambutan, stuffed with lychee and pineapple and covered with a sweet syrup.
Servers are friendly, most dishes can be prepared without meat for vegetarians. Prices range from $4-$7 for appetizers and $4-$15 for entrees; higher-end items include Thai beef steak, salmon steak and beef roll with asparagus. The restaurant is BYO, and outdoor seating an a flower-trimmed back deck offers a pleasant option for summer.
Reviewed By: Genevra Gallo
