Nick G.
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Some of the best surprises come in small, or in the case of dining, small restaurants. Bangkok-Tokyo is tiny by most standards, and trying to pack 30 people in there might be a little bit of a stretch.
But stretch they do, with every table occupied and a line out the door at a recent lunch rush. Oh, and never mind the constant traffic of those picking up their takeaway orders. The phone was ringing constantly.
All signs of good food, and I vouch for this being among Amarillo’s best when it comes to Asian cuisine.
I went with the yellow curry and tofu. This is a pretty standard dish where Thai food is served, a meatloaf-and-mashed-potatoes kind of dish you see on every menu. They delivered it with panache, the crispy tofu a nice contrast to the soupy curry and cooked vegetables. My colleagues ordered a Spicy Chicken Basil and Bangkok Tokyo Noodle with Beef. We had Veggie Tempura for an appetizer.
I suspect if this place were bigger, its crowds would increase proportionally. As it stands, I heard they only have three woks in the tiny kitchen, which means when diners all come at once, there is never a dull moment back there. But the magic happens, and this place warrants a return.