Seattle, WA.

Buddha Ruksa

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Buddha Ruksa is located in Washington. This restaurant is situated in the West Seattle neighborhood. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Thai dishes.

User Reviews of Buddha Ruksa

Yelp.com Review - by Peter V.

2.0 of 5 stars. I had been wanting to experience this much yelped and lauded restaurant for quite a while. So, when the opportunity arose, I went for it. The service was pleasant during this lunch time rush. I sat…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Forget the crispy garlic chicken. (Tom Yum Koong in the West Seattle junction has a dish called the Palace Chicken that beats the crispy garlic chicken hands down!) Buddha Ruska has the best Tom Kha…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Really? What am I missing here? Five star review after five star review for Buddha Ruksa and so, "sensibly", I checked my reluctance at the door and made a reservation for 10 of my friends for BR for…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ivan S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I should trust my friends on food choices, especially if they complain about getting fat. I'm getting fat too and they've learned to trust ME when it comes to food. I think we should amend the old…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by S B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent food! Crispy Garlic Chicken!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I finally made it to Buddha Ruksa and I was not disappointed. I was told by my friends to try the crispy garlic chicken. It was AMAZING! I also had the yellow curry chicken, which was just as good. My…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John E.

5.0 of 5 stars. After more visits, I have more thoughts: I can handle their four star hot, but three stars and liberal doses of the condiment chili/garlic stuff is better than the four star level, flavor-wise.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie O.

5.0 of 5 stars. So I went here because of the superb reviews here on my ever so favorite YELP. It was my birthday and I invited a handful of friends so it was important that is was great.... and it WAS! Our server…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Like it. Don't love it. Parking sucks.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely phenomenal both times I've eaten at Buddha Ruksa. The portions are decent sized and priced appropriately. The flavors are bold and long-lasting, clearly a seasoned chef is combining the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kanani K.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Yellow Curry fried rice and Pumpkin and Shrimp curry was to die for! This place made me believe in Thai food again. Don't settle for Pad Thai, this place can offer you so much more.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ash M.

3.0 of 5 stars. After reading the raves on yelp about the crispy garlic chicken, I have to admit I was disappointed. Crispy garlic chicken - when they brought it to the table, it looked amazing and promised so much,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I feel weird writing this because everyone I know and all the people who have reviewed this place love the crispy garlic chicken. I've tried this dish over 5 times and I've decided it's just not…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Some of the best Thai food. Great atmosphere, and great service. I'd definitely go back.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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W. Seattle must have!

After living in West Seattle for nearly a year, we finally made our way to...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Raises the game in Thai food

Buddha Ruksa is housed in an unassuming-looking storefront in a slightly odd...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joy H.

3.0 of 5 stars. The restaurant is located on some crazy one-way streets and was a bit hard to find. There wasn't any parking, but there were plenty of street parking around. Once inside, the decor was very nice. We…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angella T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been to quite a few Thai restaurants in my time but Buddha Ruksa wins hands down. They have wonderfully appropriate ambiance and consistently amazing food! I personally love their crispy garlic…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by L L.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite Thai restaurants in Seattle. This place is always packed! You can't miss the garlic crispy chicken. And the wait staff -- they're the best -- nice, friendly, and helpful!
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandro B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Five star all the way! The negative aspects of this place are the price and the sometimes longish wait... but... those things are so overshadowed by the quality, authenticity and overall…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Fresh, tasty, fast

Delicious array of appetizers, choice vegetarian options (the tofu is fresh...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Food is 6 stars, absolutely awesome, especially the garlic dishes and the specials, I think that last one that we had was the phuk puk??? The decor leaves a bit to be desired however. Quite small and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by c w.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had to try this place since it's gotten such good reviews from Yelpers. As per my MO, I drove right past it. It's an odd place for a restaurant. Once inside, I saw just how small it is. We sat in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

5.0 of 5 stars. mmm...yummy.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a bit of a Thai-a-holic, so I don't impress easily with just any ol' Phad Thai! ;) It was THE best I've had! It wasn't laden with that orange color that so many places put on their noodles. It…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've always been a fan of Buddha Ruksa, but have been disappointed lately with the food and service. I recently went for lunch with six other coworkers and we were told that we would only be given…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zebarina H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay, this is a little slice of Thai heaven. It was so good last night that I have to go back this afternoon for lunch. I have been several times in the last few weeks and I can't stop. I have…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing! I went here for lunch one day after reading the Yelp reviews. This is clearly one of the best Thai restaurants in the city. The food is fresh, the service is great, and the prices are…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon E.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here with my girlfriend Wednesday night for a nice evening in West Seattle after a long trip back east. It was mildly disorganized when we arrived, as one of two servers ran around showing…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This may be my favorite Thai restaurant in the whole world. As other reviewers have pointed out, the crispy duck is really the highlight of the menu. A fair amount of the food (especially our…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ozzy g.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just have to add my cheers for the amazing Crispy Garlic Chicken at Buddh Ruksa. A friend brought over take out, I trusted her recommendation and am soooooo thrilled that I did. I am hooked! We…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've gotten take out from here before. Like any of the zillion Thai restaurants in Seattle, it filled my stomach like matter should. Not displeasing.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine S.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Did I order something with peanut sauce last time? I don't think I did." "Yes, you did."
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert C.

5.0 of 5 stars. You must eat here if you like Thai food. The prices were good and the food was the best. They get busy, so if you don't want to wait, make a reservation! Well worth the trek to west Seattle!
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Is there anything better than the crispy duck at Buddha Ruksa? No, there is not. No, wait. Yes, there is. There is the crispy duck, preceded by fried wonton, followed by the scallops or the yellow…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonya L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down the best Thai restaurant I have ever eaten at. I had never even heard of it before my boyfriend's family took me, but I was certainly happy to find out about it! We started with Tom Yum…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amani E.

5.0 of 5 stars. an hour ago, I sat down to find out if there's a good thai place near my house. I sit here now, with a full belly, giddy from an otherworldly thai experience. I thought, okay- all these people are…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sinny S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm super picky about Thai restaurants. Happy to say, Buddha Ruksa is one of my favs. The staff is more than accommodating, I've never waited more than 5 minutes to be seated, and the food comes pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Very Good and Very Fancy

i feel very joyful any time i get to visit buddha ruksa since it is one of my...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gene D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Find any excuse to dine here. Maybe traffic over the bridge was heavy. Perhaps the fridge is making a funny sound, or the Seahawks lost again. Anything it takes to return to this room. The flavors are…
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Best Thai Food in all of Seattle

My wife and I went to Buddha Ruksa for the first time and it won't be the last !!! We have tried the rest, but Buddha Ruksa is the best !!! We have been looking for the best Thai restaurant in West Seattle and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt C.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK, fellow yelpers. On three, we hoist Buddha Rusksa's Crispy Garlic Chicken up on our virtual shoulders and parade it through the streets of the Web singing its praises and calling it the Best Thing…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nouveau B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lunch is really good here. I often find myself returning from a meeting downtown right around lunch time. They always give me a good table, are courteous and right there with the service. I lived in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin W.

5.0 of 5 stars. A hidden gem in West Seattle. As good as Wild Ginger without the parking hassles and big check at the end of the meal. Great ambiance, great food, great service. We'll definitely be back.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eva G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'll spare you my story of one of the dates I had here...lets just say I was there by 7:30 and was at my local QFCs register with Starbucks Ice cream and gossip mags by 9:30. Anyway..the trek from…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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Consistently Good

I really like the way the dining room here is decorated. The food really is the main thing, though. I recommend the crispy garlic chicken (who doesn't!) and also a dish called seven flavored fish (I think)....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by samantha k. s.

4.0 of 5 stars. One more nod to the crispy garlic chicken, the extra creamy, brilliant red curry tofu, fiery sweet sour Tom Yum, yummy yellow curry noodles. No regrets but no extreme praise for the spring rolls.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonnie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. We went here for dinner this month with my Mom's group and had a great time. The service was good and the atmosphere was nice. The food was excellent. I ordered the Prawns w/pumpkin curry and it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Pamela L.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4 stars only because it is hard to give a 6 dollar restaurant 5 stars. This little place tucked away off of the west seattle freeway is awesome. The service is quick and friendly and the food is…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ray I.

5.0 of 5 stars. After a recent mention in Seatle Magazine we had to try it. The crispy garlic chicken with fried basil and red curry tofu were a great Friday night take-out dinner. So good that when the question of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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It's Unanimous - this place is great !

This is my favorite Thai in Seattle, and isn't there one on every corner? The decor is a little more upscale than your average Thai restaurant. The menu is pretty extensive and varied with lots of the usual...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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Yum Yum

Try the crispy garlic chicken....a bit of heaven.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitzie H.

5.0 of 5 stars. For the directionally challenged this place can be a bit hard to find but once you find it you'll be happy you did. This is now my favorite Thai in West Seattle their crispy garlic chicken is pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good atmosphere, decent prices and friendly staff, albeit a little unattentive. To their credit, though, they had a packed house when we were there and they may have been a little understaffed.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by David H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food. Great atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lance S.

4.0 of 5 stars. There is definitely a lot of competition for Thai restuarants in the area but this one is a solid contender. Everything I've tried here has been really good, the most memorable being the lemongrass…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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mmm mmm good thai

I live practically right across the street from this place and loooooove it. Even when I am not eating there the food smells great from my yard! Intimate dining, wonderful service and the food is beyond...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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GREAT Thai. Period.

This is not your average Thai joint. The food is fresh, imaginative and flavorful, without being pretentious. The customer service is attentive and pleasant, and prices are reasonable. All of this is done in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Heavenly Thai food in West Seattle

Ignore the odd somewhat desolate location - once you step inside you forget all about the hubbub out...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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forgot rice for takeout (twice!)

We've had takeout a few times, and twice they've forgotten to include the rice we'd ordered in the bag. This last time, we ordered $80 in food for 6 people who were at our house, and when we called to say what...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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Great Food

We are lucky enough to live down the street from this restaurant but unfortunate for us - we didn't realize it until recently. Now that we've discovered it, we have to try not to go weekly - but it's soooo...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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Rivals Bai Tong

Bai Tong near the SeaTac Airport has been nearly gold standard for Thai food for years. Budda Ruksa ...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny N.

4.0 of 5 stars. This restuarant has been around for a couple of years now. It has all the usual thai dishes plus some truly excellent specialties like a curry dish made of prawns and pumpkin. I also give thumbs up…
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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The best Thai food in town!

I am so lucky to live right up the street from this joint. Always busy...and for good reason. Try the cashew chicken or the panang...it's the best around. Fried bananas for desert and you'll be back with...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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This place is so good!

Here is Seattle you can't look up without seeing a Thai restaurant. But Buddha Ruska is different from the other restaurants! The menu is imaginative and interesting, not just phad thai and variations on phad...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2005
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My new favorite

I love Buddha so much! The service is great, it has a nice ambiance, and the food is wonderful. Flavorful, fresh tasting, always prepared correctly. Take out is just as good as dining in, and you don't have to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2005
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YUM!!!!!!!!

I almost hate to give away the secret about this place. My husband and I went last night for the first time, on a neighbor's recommendation, and we were impressed. He had a chicken with fried rice dish, which...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2005
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Yum!

The best Thai food we have found in the Seattle area so far. Their flavors are exquisite! A smidge on the pricey side, but well worth it! Definitely dine in, instead of taking out.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2005
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The Thai Search is Over!

When we moved to West Seattle from out of state, we began trying out new Thai places. After several horrible meals, we found Buddha Ruksa. They have great ambiance. really really good thai food and fast...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2004
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Best Thai Ever....

This is West Seattle's best kept secret! The food is the star of this place. I've had so many different items from the menu and this place never disappoints. The garlic chicken will leave you wanting more, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2004
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One of the best Thai resturaunts around

Budda Ruska is the best Thai resturaunt I've dined at in the Seattle area. The flavors ARE authentic (I should know I've spent 2 years in Thailand). Unlike many Thai resturaunts where an Asian nationality just...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2004
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West Seattle's Best Kept Secret!

Seattle has an abundance of great Thai restaurants, but Buddah Ruksa stands out in the crowd. A group of friends and I found out about it when we decided to participate in Lifelong AIDS Alliance's Dine Out for...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2004
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Yummy Thai in West Seattle!

All right, this is a nice little restaurant! The food is delish, esp. the prawns-in-a-blanket - crunchy and flavorful. Other than that I've just tried the Pad Thai and bites of my husband's dishes - all have...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2003
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