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Thai Food and Cooking

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    Larb Salad: From Laos, With Love

    Not the prettiest sounding word to American ears, you could call larb (pronounced "lawb"), the meat salad originating in the country of Laos, by its "street" name: Lao-style, or Laotian-style, salad. No matter what the moniker, this meat-minded, fresh, and spicy salad, regarded as the national dis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2012

    Five Favorite Thai Restaurants in Metro Phoenix

    ​The Valley is home to more than a few Thai restaurants. Grabbing a mediocre plate of pad thai is easy enough, but finding quality Thai is another matter entirely. Below are some of our favorites. They run the gamut from an upscale Scottsdale joint to a Mom and Pop eatery closing in on its third d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2011

    Panang Chicken with a Bang at Thai House

    Amy Morris​If you find yourself near the 101 and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd in Scottsdale, Thai House is a good bet for a filling Asian meal under $10. Lunch specials are only $6.95. There are several main courses to choose from when creating your own lunch. Some of the options are familiar, ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 10, 2011

    Pete's Thai Cuisine: Bold Flavors and More from a Longtime Valley Thai Chef

    Amy Morris​If you find yourself near the 101 and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd in Scottsdale, Thai House is a good bet for a filling Asian meal under $10. Lunch specials are only $6.95. There are several main courses to choose from when creating your own lunch. Some of the options are familiar, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2011

    The Return of Mr. Pholtosa and His Northeastern Thai Cuisine

    Jackie Mercandetti​If you have been to Siam in Glendale or, more recently, Thai E-San in Central Phoenix, then chances are, you have tasted Pete (or, in Thai, Tossapis) Pholtosa's offerings of classic Thai cuisine as well as specific dishes from his home in northeastern Thailand. Now, Pholtos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2011

    Lunch under $10 at The Siamese Cat Thai Restaurant

    ​Located just up the strip mall from the Department of Economic Security office, The Siamese Cat Thai Restaurant doesn't exactly scream, "Great food, here!" But take a step inside (no really...hurry on in, no need to dally in the parking lot) and you'll find some delicious food at great ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2011

    Sweet and Sour Corn Cakes from Thai Elephant

    Erica O'Neil​Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. 37: Sw ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 28, 2011

    Sa Bai Modern Thai Turns an Old Wendy's on Its Ear

    Erica O'Neil​Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. 37: Sw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2011

    Family Feud: 5 R Cha vs. Thai Elephant

    ​When we noticed a new Thai spot opened next to Thai Elephant we had to ask ourselves, Why on earth would a Thai restaurant open right next door to an existing Thai restaurant? As if there weren't enough choices for Thai food in Tempe already, 5 R Cha went and moved into a space that lit ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 6, 2011

    Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery Brings Authentic Thai to Scottsdale

    ​When we noticed a new Thai spot opened next to Thai Elephant we had to ask ourselves, Why on earth would a Thai restaurant open right next door to an existing Thai restaurant? As if there weren't enough choices for Thai food in Tempe already, 5 R Cha went and moved into a space that lit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2011

    Cafe: Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery

    ​We are not ones to turn our noses up at Asian cuisine. Quite the opposite actually. So when we here that there is a new Thai restaurant opening up, we've got to check it out. Fod Critic Michele Laudig on Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery: Despite the glamorous digs, Soi 4 isn't dramatically pricier than ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    New in Arcadia: SaBai Modern Thai

    ​Two restaurant industry vets have just opened a sleek new Thai restaurant in an Arcadia space that used to be a fast food joint.SaBai Modern Thai, at 4121 E. Thomas Rd., is owned by husband-and-wife team Eric and Atchara (Holly) Willis. He was a manager at Wrigley Mansion for a decade, while she ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2010

    New in Scottsdale: Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery

    ​A Bay Area Thai restaurant just opened a new location at Scottsdale's Shops at Gainey Village, and there's already favorable early buzz from a couple of my favorite food spies. Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery has a sister restaurant in Oakland, California, along with three other Thai spots run by the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2010

    Last Meal: Local Artists and Scenesters Pick Out What They'd Eat For Their Final Feasts

    Wikimedia Commons What would you pick for your last meal?​It's estimated that the average human will consume more than 85,000 meals in his or her lifetime. And some are inevitably more important or memorable than others (such as Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners, wedding feasts, or at impor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2010

    Pink Pepper Thai Cuisine: Lunch $10 and Under

    Marco Rodarte​ These days, it's tough to drive a block in this town without running into a Thai restaurant. This has us befuddled. We're constantly on the prowl for Vietnamese -- even Chinese is hard to find -- but turn the corner, and there's a Thai joint. Not that that's a bad thing. But ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2010

    New in Scottsdale: Lao Thai

    ​Could Thai food possibly get any more popular? The last few years have seen a boom in Thai food across the Valley, and still more new restaurants are opening their doors. ​The newest is Lao Thai, which opened last week in the former Kam's Garden space on Scottsdale Road at Oak (2200 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2010

    Now Open: Touch of Thai in Old Town Scottsdale

    ​Will new Touch of Thai give Malee's on Main, a long-running Old Town Scottsdale Thai spot, a run for their money? Time will tell, but a little competition never hurt anybody, especially in a neighborhood where sushi is plentiful but spicy Thai cuisine is hard to come by. Located ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 31, 2009

    Thai E-San Brings the Heat, but It’s the Pickled Crabs That Might Get You

    ​Will new Touch of Thai give Malee's on Main, a long-running Old Town Scottsdale Thai spot, a run for their money? Time will tell, but a little competition never hurt anybody, especially in a neighborhood where sushi is plentiful but spicy Thai cuisine is hard to come by. Located ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2009

    Cafe: Thai E-San

    ​"Thai" this one on for size. Just when you thought you had mastered the various succulent varieties of Thai cuisine, Thai E-San is ready to throw you for a loop with pickled crags. That's right, crabs. For more on these briny crustaceans check out this week's cafe column. Food Critic Michel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2009

    Amy Donohue, What Are You Eating?

    Find out what comedian Amy Donohue loves to eat.

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2009

    Battle of the Pad Thai

    Yupha's Thai Kitchen vs. Wild Thaiger Visit even a semi-authentic ethnic restaurant -- Thai, Indian, Vietnamese -- and you'll generally find two types of dishes on the menu: traditional specialties with unpronounceable names and flavors that pay homage to the homeland, and bastardized vers ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 25, 2009

    Takeda Thai in Scottsdale Feeds Your Cravings for Thai Delicacies with Panang Curry and Tom Kha Gai

    Yupha's Thai Kitchen vs. Wild Thaiger Visit even a semi-authentic ethnic restaurant -- Thai, Indian, Vietnamese -- and you'll generally find two types of dishes on the menu: traditional specialties with unpronounceable names and flavors that pay homage to the homeland, and bastardized vers ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2009

    Art Burn: Satay and Mandalas at Malee's

    With Southwest tourists galore and more art galleries per square foot than even most Manhattan suburbs, Old Town Scottsdale is a big draw for local artists seeking fame -- or just seeking to draw attention to their works. It's also a hotspot for national artists, whose works can be found lining the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2009

    Brew Review: Rising Moon Spring Ale

    Spring has sprung a new brew from the tanks of our friends at Blue Moon Brewing Co. Rising Moon Spring Ale, an amber wheat ale that "blends three varieties of specialty malts with kaffir lime leaves and lime peel for a smooth, balanced taste" or so says the bottle. We at Brew Review love limes (b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2009

    That's Hot: Thai Cooking Classes at Malee's

    How do they make such tasty Thai food at Malee's? Incredibly, the folks at this long-running Old Town fave are willing to give you the lowdown on how they make some of their most popular dishes -- for a price, of course. That price ($60) includes a two-hour cooking class and a post-lesson lunc ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 4, 2008

    Sens Asian Tapas & Sake Bar Unites Southeast Asian Flavors with Infused Shochu

    How do they make such tasty Thai food at Malee's? Incredibly, the folks at this long-running Old Town fave are willing to give you the lowdown on how they make some of their most popular dishes -- for a price, of course. That price ($60) includes a two-hour cooking class and a post-lesson lunc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2008

    Budget Beat: Tipps 88 Thai Cuisine

    How do they make such tasty Thai food at Malee's? Incredibly, the folks at this long-running Old Town fave are willing to give you the lowdown on how they make some of their most popular dishes -- for a price, of course. That price ($60) includes a two-hour cooking class and a post-lesson lunc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 22, 2008

    Yupha's Thai Kitchen reopens in new location tonight

    How do they make such tasty Thai food at Malee's? Incredibly, the folks at this long-running Old Town fave are willing to give you the lowdown on how they make some of their most popular dishes -- for a price, of course. That price ($60) includes a two-hour cooking class and a post-lesson lunc ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 7, 2008

    Newcomer Latitude Eight Thai Grill scores points with tom kha and garlic prawns

    How do they make such tasty Thai food at Malee's? Incredibly, the folks at this long-running Old Town fave are willing to give you the lowdown on how they make some of their most popular dishes -- for a price, of course. That price ($60) includes a two-hour cooking class and a post-lesson lunc ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 31, 2008

    Michele Laudig calls Thai Elephant and Thai Hut welcome additions to the central Phoenix dining scene

    How do they make such tasty Thai food at Malee's? Incredibly, the folks at this long-running Old Town fave are willing to give you the lowdown on how they make some of their most popular dishes -- for a price, of course. That price ($60) includes a two-hour cooking class and a post-lesson lunc ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 30, 2007

    Some Like It Hot

    How do they make such tasty Thai food at Malee's? Incredibly, the folks at this long-running Old Town fave are willing to give you the lowdown on how they make some of their most popular dishes -- for a price, of course. That price ($60) includes a two-hour cooking class and a post-lesson lunc ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 24, 2006

    Thai Me Up

    Siam what Siam

  • Dining

    May 25, 2006

    Sun City Thai

    The satay after

  • Dining

    February 16, 2006

    Thai Tee Off

    Currying favor

  • Dining

    September 22, 2005

    Hurts So Good

    They'll Thai you up

  • Dining

    April 7, 2005

    Lust for Laab

    Fresh flavors restore our critic's faith in food

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 30, 2004

    BEST THAI RESTAURANT

    Thai Rama

  • Dining

    March 25, 2004

    Tame Tiger

    Sadly, the food never answers the call of the wild

  • Calendar

    May 22, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Sadly, the food never answers the call of the wild

  • Dining

    April 11, 2002

    Fit to Be Thai'd

    Thai one on at the West Valley's fiery Touch of Thai.

  • Dining

    November 23, 2000

    Scorcher Chamber

    Thai food with style, attitude

  • Dining

    February 24, 2000

    Thai Score

    Thai food with style, attitude

  • Dining

    December 11, 1997

    Cramming for Finals

    Thai food with style, attitude

  • Dining

    September 12, 1996

    West by Southeast Asia

    Thai food with style, attitude

  • News

    July 4, 1996

    It's Hard to Thai One On

    Singha beer, a staple of Thai food aficionados, is suddenly a rarity

  • Dining

    January 12, 1995

    THE ASIA CONSENT

    Singha beer, a staple of Thai food aficionados, is suddenly a rarity

  • Dining

    July 7, 1994

    NICE THAI

    Singha beer, a staple of Thai food aficionados, is suddenly a rarity

  • Dining

    May 12, 1993

    THAI SCORE

    Singha beer, a staple of Thai food aficionados, is suddenly a rarity

  • Dining

    October 21, 1992

    BABES IN THAILAND

    Singha beer, a staple of Thai food aficionados, is suddenly a rarity

  • Dining

    April 8, 1992

    MEE KROB RUNNETH OVER

    Singha beer, a staple of Thai food aficionados, is suddenly a rarity

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