Thai Food
#1
Posted 16 October 2009 - 08:19 AM
This week, Pam Grant's TC column reviewed Baan Thai's new location in Oak Bay. She gave it three stars--the food was excellent but the service on several occasions ranged from good to "our waitress without a doubt was the rudest person I have ever met in that job." The comments section of the review is interesting as it splits opinion into two camps--those who think the service is good and that Grant is exaggerating and those who agree that the service is downright rude.
Like a lot of ethnic food, Thai can get expensive once you start ordering multiple dishes so good value is important, and good value to me means respectful service, even when the restaurant is busy. I've had great service at Pagliacci's and John's Place when it's packed to the rafters so there's no excuses, and there are a lot of Thai options so they have no monopoly.
The problem is, I can never remember the names. I have to say "that little Thai restaurant that used to be a fish and chips place on Cook near Fort" and "the one at the foot of Fort that's been there for years" and "the one on Blanshard near View" etc. etc.
-City of Victoria website, 2009
#2
Posted 16 October 2009 - 08:41 AM
#3
Posted 16 October 2009 - 08:50 AM
-City of Victoria website, 2009
#4
Posted 16 October 2009 - 09:01 AM
#5
Posted 16 October 2009 - 09:27 AM
^That's the little place in the Cook St. Village. Never eaten there.
I have, it's very good - isn't that the King & Thai in there? Problem is that entire food court isn't wired for Interac, so I end up taking a pass on it more often than not.
I'm a big fan of Little Thai Place on Cook @ Caledonia. Living in CSL, I can phone in my order and by the time I jump in the car to go grab it, it's ready. They also deliver. Varied menu and excellent spring rolls.
Anyone tried My Thai next to the big Bubby' Roses?
#6
Posted 16 October 2009 - 09:48 AM
I'm a big fan of Little Thai Place on Cook @ Caledonia.
I believe they also have an outlet in the Reflections building in Langford.
-City of Victoria website, 2009
#7
Posted 16 October 2009 - 10:26 AM
My favourite is My Thai on cook next to Bubby's 2. The food is always a little extra special than others and it has a very home cooked meal taste to it.
#8
Posted 16 October 2009 - 10:38 AM
#9
Posted 16 October 2009 - 11:34 AM
#10
Posted 16 October 2009 - 09:48 PM
#11
Posted 16 October 2009 - 09:51 PM
Honestly. King and Thai is fine, but the food can be bland and underwhelming. It's got nothing on My Thai.
I frequent both on a regular basis.
#12
Posted 16 October 2009 - 10:14 PM
#13
Posted 17 October 2009 - 08:26 AM
I've eaten there four times now, always at the busy lunch hour. I've never noticed rude service and enjoyed the food a lot.
The bathroom is really nice, too.
#14
Posted 19 October 2009 - 08:30 AM
I love the Tom kha gai soup.
Its best with four people though, because as mentioned the portions of an individual dish are large and expensive if you want variety for just one person, even two.
#15
Posted 19 October 2009 - 03:55 PM
Always enjoy Siam on Fort by the Keg.
I second this. The food is delicious and is at a great price.
#16
Posted 19 October 2009 - 05:00 PM
Yesterday there was an emphasis on Asian options, including Thai spring rolls and red chili sauce. Table next to ours was occupied by - naturally - a family visiting from Thailand. The father asked one of the servers if the chef was from Thailand since the chili sauce particularly was "the most authentic I've tasted since I've been in BC..." Too funny.
#17
Posted 19 October 2009 - 08:11 PM
Amusing but true story; coming home from Whistler yesterday on the BC Ferry we went to the Pacific Buffet. In recent years BCF has made an effort to improve their food offerings and the buffet is a good example IMO.
Yesterday there was an emphasis on Asian options, including Thai spring rolls and red chili sauce. Table next to ours was occupied by - naturally - a family visiting from Thailand. The father asked one of the servers if the chef was from Thailand since the chili sauce particularly was "the most authentic I've tasted since I've been in BC..." Too funny.
No reason BC Ferries can't buy the same red goop, er sauce we all buy.
Its made in Sriracha on the industrial side of the Gulf of Thailand.
#18
Posted 19 October 2009 - 11:28 PM
#19
Posted 20 October 2009 - 06:12 AM
#20
Posted 20 October 2009 - 09:46 AM
Surely they have labourers sweating over pots of chilies, making it from scratch somewhere in the bowels of the ship.
Hopefully they are Transport Canada certified.
Mixing up pots of red sauce must be worth at least as much per hour as people who give change for candy bars (after the till has told them how many nickels and dimes to count out).
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