Sometimes I am skeptical of places on main drags like this place right on 700 E., as sometimes places begin to compromise their quality for the quantity of traffic attracted by main streets. But this place did not fulfill that skepticism. I had gone to this place last year around the same time, and do not remember it being as good as it was. On my own budget, I could only order my one entree and try bites of my friends'.

I ordered the Drunken Noodle (Pad Kee Mao) over the Pad Siew based on the amount of veggies the Drunken Noodle came with. Sometimes it is disappointing ordering noodle dishes at places because they are dry and not saucy enough leaving them limp and not as powerful. But again, this place did not fulfill that skepticism. It was delightfully juicy in sauce, not overly but the thick pan fried flat rice noodles were perfectly doused in their spicy sweet black soy sauce. I like spice, a lot, and got a level three on a scale of 1-5, and that was more than enough to be able to enjoy my meal without constantly wiping my nose or heavy breathing. It was also perfectly smoky from the pan fry. And the array of veggies were delightful to have amongst the noodles.

My partner ordered the Panang Curry which was a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, warm and fresh. The coconut added a delicious sweetness to the spicy red curry without being too much. My friend ordered the Green Curry Fried Rice with tofu which was super unique and fun. The rice was cooked within the brothy curry, the way Mexican rice is cooked within the tomato broth, turning the rice a beautiful green. She had tofu and said they were really great, and the amount of veggies was fantastic. I liked this unique take on traditional fried rice. Another friend ordered the Pineapple Curry and adored it. The sweetness from the Pineapple paired with the spice of the red curry was a hit.

I will say, I felt like the prices were a bit steep. I paid $20 with tip for my meal, nothing else. No drink or appetizer. The service was great, attentive and prompt. So it was worth it because I felt the food was cooked slowly, without rush and with care.