BR wrote:I don't think I'd say that the typical Thai menu items at Spoon Thai are dreadful . . . I'd say more "hit and miss." But I absolutely agree that if you are going out of your way to Spoon Thai for standard noodle dishes and the like, you are wasting your time . . . equal or better versions of these type items can be found at dozens of Thai restaurants throughout the city.

I may have overstated it, as I have not tried too wide a spectrum of the standards at Spoon. But the Pad Thai in particular is - I'm pretty sure - the worst version I've ever had. It's just sickly sweet and the noodles are mush.

Hi,

TAC Quick might have the same two-tier kitchen staffing, too. When I suggested bringing a guest to TAC Quick, a local patron said it was dreadful Thai. He was especially unhappy wth the pad thai. I told them to keep the faith, I would help manage the food.

I arrived slightly late to see them looking through the American menu. I took them away, brought the Thai menu and TAC Quick was a different experience.

My friend who lived nearby and regularly stopped in was shocked. All the food he ate that evening he was unaware of. He may never visit their other menu again.

Regards,

Cathy2 wrote:TAC Quick might have the same two-tier kitchen staffing, too. When I suggested bringing a guest to TAC Quick, a local patron said it was dreadful Thai. He was especially unhappy wth the pad thai.

While I don't order it often, I like TAC's pad Thai, which is a deconstructed version and nowhere near as sticky sweet as most American/Thai versions.

TAC Deconstructed Pad Thai





Enjoy,
Gary

I think that's listed as the pad thai omelet or something like that, right? That's probably the wife's go-to dish at TAC.

That is Pad Thai Kung Sod Haw Khai on the Thai menu. I also love Kaeng Keow Waan Kai Jeaw, which is green curry omelet. Since I rarely have breakfast, I use TAC Quick to fulfill my omelet cravings.

Hi,

My friend had eaten exclusively off the American menu, which may still be a different experience (and perhaps a different set of hands). I can affirm the dinner ordered from the Thai menu was a revelation to him. He described it as day-and-night difference, a whole new restaurant inside one he thought he knew so well.

Regards,

That's very interesting...I had no idea the food was prepared by two different staffs....that explains why some people to whom I've confidently recommended Spoon have come away with very lackluster (to poor) experiences....I knew going in that they were only after the "typical" stuff, but I just assumed these "Americanized" dishes also would be done to the superior level of what I've experienced from the fantastic authentic fare.......good information, and will take into account for the future!

There haven't been any posts on Silver Spoon in a couple of years. Looks like I may be meeting some people there soon. Two questions: any recent opinions of it overall, and do they still serve any sushi? There's no mention of sushi on the website.

The pictures early in the thread as well as all references to sushi are from when Silver Spoon was on the main floor. They moved to the English basement several years ago and ditched the sushi.

I have eaten lunch there several times, always using the lunch specials, and find the food somewhat dumbed down compared to the same dishes at Spoon Thai from several years ago. Most recently the spicy crazy noodles seriously needed some chili sauce, which is available on request.

The food is decent for the price in the neighborhood, service is quick, sound levels are restrained, and it is not overrun with tourists. I would not go out of my way to eat there.