A Gem of Thailand — Restaurant in Fresno

I needed a place to Hunker down for an hour or two and thought I'd get something to eat at the same time. Dennys was on the corner But I saw this Thai restaurant That might be a good place for me to hang out while my glasses were being fixed at Stanton optical on the other corner. So this place has caused me to do my first review in months. I haven't been well, but I made myself well enough to get this review done, out of obvious necessity. When I walked in at about 5 o'clock I was alone. I got the menu, got a pot of green tea, and sat back trying to figure out my timing and my stomach. Try to do those two things at the same time. I looked at the menu and chose the garlic chicken. I don't know how far off from a mistake it was, but I think any choice on the menu would've been a similar mistake. The chicken was like rubber, the vegetables were rediculous in the size and texture of the brussels sprouts and carrots. Obviously they were mushy. The rice was passable. I do not recommend this place for anything especially if it has the word Thai in it. I do have to admit that there were other people that came and left and seem perfectly happy with their meals. I don't know, maybe...

Here's the deal: this was, I think, only my second time ever to eat Thai food. Perhaps you're thinking -- where have you been and what have you been doing with your life? Yep! That's a good question. Hot damn - this food here was delicious!!! We're talking a whole realm of flavor profiles I never tasted before. I've was so into the food I failed to get worthy pics. Next time. And yeah, I do plan to return --- again, and again, and again.... Vietnamese food has been my goto asian food choice for nealy 40 years --- but, Thai food has entered the chat. Not only was the food exceptional, but the service was really great. Everything we ate was delightful. If you're unfamiliar with Thai cuisine I would encourge you to get aquainted and see if you like. If you are familiar with Thai cuisine then you're likely a better judge then me because I have next to nothing to compare it to, but I suspect you will agree with me after you try this place. Next time I visit I'll get some some pics and list my...

My favorite Thai. Some things have changed: the little sterno, BBQ fire pot does not come out with the chicken satay and the sweet owner who always wore a traditional dress was not there hosting or taking orders. The food was still BEAUTIFUL and tasted light, clean & DO TASTY. We ordered the Mango Salad, shrimp Pad Thai & Chicken Pad Thai extra sprouts: each pad thai tasted TOTALLY different than the other. The shrimp leaned to savory & the chicken more touch of sweet with a light bite of spice...PERFECTION. The chicken satay is ALWAYS cooked perfectly & paired up with the peanut sauce & cucumber & thai chili salad. It is still served with the slice of toast.... just missing...