I previously posted a review and wanted to post an update. The reason for the update is a change in Thai Time's som tom (papaya salad).
The chef has changed it up a bit and the taste is fantastic. Instead of using the traditional...
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I previously posted a review and wanted to post an update. The reason for the update is a change in Thai Time's som tom (papaya salad).
The chef has changed it up a bit and the taste is fantastic. Instead of using the traditional fish sauce, they have changed the recipe and the results are worth stopping by for. The initial taste is a bit sweet and then the spiciness kicks in. Of course the chef can make the som tom as spicy as one would like.
Overall, we were really impressed with the som tom and can't wait for our next visit. Oh yeah, the tofu/veggie krapow and also combo phat thai/chicken drunken noodles were also outstanding.
This is our go to place for lunch for really good, authentic Thai food. My wife and I previously lived in Thailand for more than 5 years and developed a love of good Thai food.
Often times it is difficult to find Thai restaurants in the US that can come close to Thai food in Thailand because of the difficulties in finding the right ingredients and/or the difficulties of finding a really good Thai chef.
Fortunately, Thai Times has both of these areas covered.
The restaurant is casual and does a busy take out busy. In fact it reminds me of our days eating out in the Issan region of Thailand.
The owners, Poom and Pang are two of the nicest people you will find. In addition they have a young daughter who is quite the artist, as you can see her art work displayed in the restaurant.
Poom and Pang will go out of their ways to make your Thai dish anyway you like. If you want it extra spicy, just ask. Note, one pepper provides a decent 'kick' for those who like their food spicy.
My wife typically orders the tofu-krapow dish and I often order the combo lunch of either chicken phad thai and either chicken drunken noodle or chicken panang. The drunken noodle will be a little spicier than the panang. The quality of the food is really good, the portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. On occasion, I will take home a portion of the combo to eat later.
We also usually order the som tom (salad). Note, getting som tom that tastes like you are in Thailand is exceedingly difficult in the US because of the ingredients. Thai Time definitely delivers on providing a very tasty (aroi) som tom.
Anyhow, if you are looking for a really good Thai food experience, from wonderfully nice Thai owners, I would recommend that you give Thai Time a try.