tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240050852032729556.post9000364937495501524..comments2019-12-05T03:17:05.676-08:00Comments on The Expatriate Mainer: Thai Hut - PhoenixYankee1969http://www.blogger.com/profile/08335455983772742832noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240050852032729556.post-9473036864372685132008-08-04T19:57:00.000-07:002008-08-04T19:57:00.000-07:00I visited the Thai Hut today for lunch - my first ...I visited the Thai Hut today for lunch - my first time. I just discovered it during a "drive-by" over the weekend. I was very happy with the "Ginger Chicken." I've been to Thailand (4) times and this dish was reminiscent of good Thai Ginger Chicken I've had in Thailand. I ordered the meal to go which of course bypasses any real service issues. I only waited about (5) minutes for my food to arrive, the meal was under $8 for lunch and the taste was excellent. I'll be heading back there again this week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240050852032729556.post-53713269264522565382007-10-09T23:40:00.000-07:002007-10-09T23:40:00.000-07:00For the most part, I did enjoy the food. Both ent...For the most part, I did enjoy the food. Both entrees were really good and the spring rolls were nice and fresh. The less said about the soup, the better.<BR/>The service issues are what made it such a disappointing trip for me. Hopefully it was just an abberation and things will get better. In the meantime, we're happy with Osha.Yankee1969https://www.blogger.com/profile/08335455983772742832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240050852032729556.post-90150007159164817692007-10-09T23:11:00.000-07:002007-10-09T23:11:00.000-07:00I was at Thai Hut earlier tonight and I would whol...I was at Thai Hut earlier tonight and I would wholeheartedly agree with the reviewer's assessment of the Tom Kha Gai, but not the rest of the review. The Tom Kha Gai was pure white and lacked any real connection with the authentic version. It was bland and, while not horrible, it fell far short of my expectations. As for the rest of it, I have to say that the entrees were excellent - gai pad grapao (chicken with basil/chiles) and garlic pepper chicken. I've had gai pad grapao at virtually every restaurant in town and this was among the best. Also, I should say that the service was truly excellent - quick, nonintrusive, polite and they kept the water glass filled (always a sign of good service!) Anyway, check it out.....I think you'll dig it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240050852032729556.post-67559629625100305602007-10-08T17:32:00.000-07:002007-10-08T17:32:00.000-07:00Many good points, SB. If our waitress had been on...Many good points, SB. If our waitress had been one of the younger ones, I could understand, but she was definitely older and seemed to have experience. I'd guess she probably came with the move and should have definitely known better.<BR/>As for the "tom kha kai", well, that's just a mystery for the ages.Yankee1969https://www.blogger.com/profile/08335455983772742832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240050852032729556.post-72260183808328666442007-10-06T06:11:00.000-07:002007-10-06T06:11:00.000-07:00I haven't been to Thai Hut yet, but for what it's ...I haven't been to Thai Hut yet, but for what it's worth, here are some reflections on your post:<BR/><BR/>-- Thai Hut has been open only a few weeks; usually one would want to wait a bit before reviewing a new restaurant while it works through issues like the ones you experienced.<BR/><BR/>-- Last night was a First Friday. Both the Phoenix Art Museum and a cluster of galleries on McDowell were participating. That might have resulted in the restaurant being more crowded than anticipated. Since the owners recently moved their business from Mesa to Central Phoenix, they may not be familiar with the First Friday phenomenon and the crowds it can generate.<BR/><BR/>-- I think a small tip sends a stronger message than no tip. The absence of any tip might be interpreted as forgetfulness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com