solid copper

Dinner at Thai Garden

Thursday, 29. October 2009, 22:30:38

This is the most authentic Thai restaurant in the area. I read about it and had wanted to try it for sometime. I could not find it initially knowing only the street name, forgetting that it is a long street and without memorizing the restaurant name. But then I got to hear about how good it is again on my way when I stopped to ask around about it. It was a long trip, but it turns out to be worthwhile.

It is well known for a very good $ 5.99 lunch deal. I arrived in early evening and found it a bit empty.

The hung "RESTROOMS" sign is large but I did not see it the whole time I was there since it's a bit dark.

I had mixed seafood in green curry. It was delicious. I took the remaining juice home and utilized it fully.

I had very cool dinning neighbours. They had eaten there many times and they know about the other inferior Thai restaurants in the area. While we were all busy eating, I overheard the husband saying "there is no reason we cannot eat this three days a week". We first talked when my food arrived, after they had cleared their appetizers and while waiting for their entrées. They both turned their heads my way and got fascinated at what I ordered. "It is boiling! It is boiling!" the wife exclaimed. I told them what it was that I had ordered. She responded that she had never seen anything that could be still boiling when reaching the table. I noticed they had ordered wraps, Thai noodles, and something else. Later when we were all done with dinner, they asked me to recommend good Chinese restaurants in the area.

I noticed the ladies on my left and right both being very tall and big when they stood up, though not fat.

There, simple as that!Waiting for an Easterly

Comments

debplatt # 30. October 2009, 20:30

The random couple seemed nice! I'm glad that you found the legendary Thai restaurant, and that it didn't disappoint. The curry you ordered looks good, but I don't know if I could handle the heat.

The "restroom" sign actually made me laugh; it was surprising to learn that you didn't see it while dining there. Perhaps it was too large?

solid copper # 30. October 2009, 20:35

I have just added another photo and a line that may interest you, Deb. In fact, they reminded me of you.

debplatt # 30. October 2009, 20:38

SC wrote:

I noticed the ladies on my left and right both being very tall and big when they stood up, though not fat.

very sweet of you!

solid copper # 30. October 2009, 20:42

Yeah, I was trying to calculate their heights and thought about yours. Was a bit envious.

debplatt # 30. October 2009, 20:50

Ahhh... I just love the tea-drinking onion head.

As to my height, in theory I should be able to eat more without looking plump. But a lot of theoretical things don't work out in real life.

derWandersmann # 31. October 2009, 03:09

The sign is invisible because it is too well-designed ... it looks like part of the decor. Perfect camouflage!

Shaunak # 31. October 2009, 04:23

I agree.
A large sign hidden in plain view! Damn good design, I say.

bkprbob # 31. October 2009, 13:51

Here I go again reading your blog and now it has made me hungry. It is breakfast time as I read this so my hunger should be satisfied soon. Rita is in the kitchen but I don't know yet what she is making. I am drinking a cup of Columbian coffee made via our Senseo machine.

derWandersmann # 31. October 2009, 15:35

Only in Vancouver would a Thai restaurant be sandwiched between a Fish and Chips shop and two businesses with Celtic Uncial lettering, one of them a kilt rental shop! How's that for cosmopolitan?

debplatt # 31. October 2009, 15:48

Originally posted by derWandersmann:

Only in Vancouver would...

Don't sell the U.S. short! I've seen some pretty unusual mixes of businesses here.

I know in my area, we have representatives of all the above establishments. I don't know if I could get them all in one photo; however, I bet I could get a photo of something similarly multicultural.

solid copper # 4. November 2009, 01:51

As to my height, in theory I should be able to eat more without looking plump

Same here. I have small bones and easily look plump and make my waist disappear.

debplatt # 4. November 2009, 02:55

Originally posted by solid copper:

make my waist disappear

I can almost remember back when I had a waist...

solid copper # 6. November 2009, 09:16

@Bob: so what did Rita make in the kitchen on Saturday morning?

@Shaunak and dW: well, now that you both say so, I have to agree that it is good design. We are so used to looking for that kind of sign on a wall or a door...

@Deb: the more I look at your avatar, the more I feel you look like that giggling girl in the Fun post who was trying out sunglasses.

debplatt # 6. November 2009, 13:27

bkprbob # 6. November 2009, 14:19

She made blueberry muffins.