Ed U.
Yelp
This Thai spot has been in West Berkeley for at least a decade and I believe owned and operated by the same couple. Consistency is a good thing and not necessarily the hobgoblin of small minds. Who said that anyway? Presumably somebody who makes highly erratic Thai food. But look, I'm not here to name names. I'm here to write about the dependable Thai food that was prepared and delivered by Anchalee. That's the first name of the female half of the ownership.
And even in the takeout trays, there was a palpable homestyle vibe to the three dishes that Jamie W. and I ordered for dinner. The two entrees were somewhat interchangeable, the $14.90 Grilled Salmon and the $14.90 Garlic Shrimp, since they both featured their rich garlic lobster sauce. The grilled salmon filet came wrapped in banana leaves and was quite tasty. The side of mixed vegetables were satisfying but a bit on the saucy side (photo: https://bit.ly/3jI3zuS).
The garlic shrimp mixed the vegetables more thoroughly and added cauliflower and mushrooms to make the dish more substantial (photo: https://bit.ly/38Iaw8V). That was also good, but I have to say the standout was the $13 Mango Salad as the fresh ingredients blended well together - chunks of mango, cherry tomatoes, mint, onion, chili peppers, and for crunch, cashew nuts. The garlic lime dressing brought it all together (photo: https://bit.ly/2VinE1n). Yes indeed, the consistency of garlic is not the hobgoblin of small minds. Maybe just big appetites.
FOOD - 4 stars...homestyle Thai dishes with garlic the common thread
AMBIANCE - n/a...haven't been there yet
SERVICE - 3.5 stars...packaged good enough though kinda heavy on the sauces
TOTAL - 4 stars...Anchalee knows her dishes
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