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Old Town Danville Gem: Warm Vibe, Stellar Service, and Authentic Thai Cuisine!
My family and I stumbled upon Bungalow on Rose, an incredible spot in Old Town Danville for a Veteran's Day lunch, and we absolutely fell in love. From the moment we walked in, the restaurant gave off this wonderfully warm, home-like vibe, which was matched by truly excellent, attentive service. This is the kind of place you feel instantly comfortable in. Our hostess was Angie and she was amazing in recommending the dishes and provided us with a lot of background story of the origins of the dishes!
We started with a trio of appetizers, each one fantastic:
* Curry Fries with Braised Wagyu Beef: Absolutely amazing! The fries were warm and crispy, perfectly complemented by the tender Wagyu and the addition of beans. This is a must-try starter.
* Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls: These were beautifully prepared, tasting incredibly fresh with an amazing presentation that made them look as appetizing as they tasted.
* Blistered Garlic Green Beans: A perfect side--they were crunchy, had a wonderful texture, and were tossed in an amazing sauce with layers of flavor.
For our main courses, we ordered from the special lunch menu, and everything was a hit:
* My son devoured the Red Curry Beef with Eggplant, which he declared "great" and loved every bite.
* My wife's Jumbo Prawns with kabocha squash, basil, tamarind, and red curry was really yummy. The prawns were noticeably fresh and cooked just right.
* I had the Pan-Roasted Salmon Fillet with grilled vegetables, kaffir lime leaves, and red curry. The salmon itself was baked fine, but the combination of the ingredients made the dish an overall winner--the flavors were vibrant and complex.
* The only small critique came from my friend, who got the BBQ Pork Ribs. While they were nice, they were slightly harder (less tender) than expected.
For Dessert we tried the following items and they were divine:
* Sweet Mango with pea flower infused sticky rice- this was amazing specially the rice was warm
* Coconut Cake with pudding that is a local Esaan Province special dish- this was just too good.
We washed it all down with couple Beers and a classic Thai Iced Tea, which was good and refreshing.
Overall, we loved everything about this place. The atmosphere makes you want to stay all afternoon, and the thoughtful preparation of the food really shines through. Highly recommend stopping by this Old Town gem!