Dang, all this talk about Thai food

[KitchenWitch]

I am craving me some Panang Curry, and Pad Mee.

I know, I did it to myself.

[WeRQ4U]

1. Pad Ki Mau

I think that was what it was called. Spicy...from Sweet Basil in hollywood district of Portland. So damn good.

[GOPisEvil]

2. Yeah, thanks a shitload, Kitchy!

:mad:


:P

[KitchenWitch]

3. We will both be happy when we both live in SoCal!

close to all the good Thai!

:hi:

[GOPisEvil]

5. There is good Thai here, including a good lunch buffet.

But eating Thai in SoCal will be MUCH nicer. :hi:

[KitchenWitch]

7. We have several good Thai places as well

but since we are so far inland, there is a dearth of seafood, so all seafood dishes are expensive.

IMHO these are the best Thai places in the Twin Cities area

1. Royal Orchid - Roseville MN - if we call ahead, we can order stuff that is not on the menu. The Haw Mok is to die for.

2. True Thai - Minneapolis MN - Just off the west bank of the University of Minnesota. Great atmosphere and food.

3. Chiang Mai Thai - Minneapolis MN - A bit expensive, as it is in the Hoity Toity Uptown area of Minneapolis, good food.

4. Ketsana - Richfield MN - Excellent curries, very flavorful. Atmosphere - not so much.

5. Mai Thai - Bloomington MN - Stir fries and Noodle dishes are great here - curries are not as good.

[driver8]

6. Let me know when you get here...I want to send you to this little

Thai place that is deep in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. I used to work in the area and ate there at least once a week. It is always full of Thai people, so you know it's good.

My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

[KitchenWitch]

8. I will!

Sounds wonderful!

How far is the San Fernando Valley from Orange County? (give me driving time - not distance - since I am aware of how legendary traffic is).

[driver8]

9. Hmmm...good question! It depends on how far into the belly

of the Orange Curtain you live. Could be 45 minutes...could be longer. No need for a special trip -- just stop in when you are "in the neighborhood."

[KitchenWitch]

10. Cool

Looks like we will be in the Irvine/Tustin/Costa Mesa area.

[driver8]

4. Pad Prik King!! MMM...my favorite! With a thai iced tea!! n/t