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this is definetly one of the best thai restaurants in the city (second only to arun's). my husband and i were always looking for a great thai restaurant and have eaten at countless mom and pop thai restaurants all over the city. we have finally found the most authentic and tastiest thai food. the best thing about this place is that they make their curry pastes and sauces from scratch so they can easily accomodate vegetarians (like my husband). also, we love our food super, super spicy and the owner/chef can definetly make a killer spicy dish. give this place a try, you won't regret it. the panang curry and pad kee mow are a must!

the sun-times, zagat, chicago magazine all say that this retaurant sets the standard for thai food. it has been around the lakeview neighborhood since 1983. this restaurant does not attribute to the pan-asia bland upscale milieu. PS. Bangkok actually revels in premier ingredients that create food cooked with aromatic, complex, and delicious flavors. you can expect an elegant dining area with thai art, statues, and wood walls as you are served an array of appetizers that range from a chicken satay or shrimp shumai topped with grilled garlic to more adventurous delicacies like banana leaves and fried coconut in the 'bite size delight'. the sunday buffet is glorious as almost every aspect of the menu is showcased. it can overwhelm you, but your belly will be satisfied. try the crunchy pad see ew with beef or chicken. it is a sweet and smoky dish with meat cooked tender with chinese vegentables. sea food is also a highly recommended grilled or curried. in addition, almost all dishes can be cooked in vegetarian form if you do not eat meat, poultry, or seafood, there is always an exquisite alternative usually with tofu. i have a soft spot for this establishment because i seek high quality Asian-Pacific cuisine as a Filipino chef myself and have been celebrating family functions and fulfilling my food cravings here since the early 90's. please support ths family-owned business as it continues to forge a genuine gourmet thai culinary experience with an affordable price.

Expect a menu that is similar to almost all Thai restaurant menus that you don`t want to go to. It is just another Thai commodity. Service was poor as I received my dinner be - fore my wife. My wife requested that she receive her peanut sauce on the side, instead in came as it was advertised - on top if the dish. When she received her entree a second time, it was very cold. Save the fact that the chef and I pre - sume owner came by to make sure we were satisfied, I would say that this was a painful choice on a whim. I understand that they used to have a Chicago Magazine restaurant review. I guess "used to" is one reason why we won`t be coming back again at anytime. Or maybe they received the review before the big Thai restaurant explosion of a few years ago when it was still the only game in town.