Thai Food and Cooking

Chanpen Is Back in the USA. Lucky Us.

Chanpen Thai Cuisine Comes Back to the Valley: This Time, to South Phoenix (Ready or Not)

If Chanpen seems like the only Thai restaurant in South Phoenix, it's probably because it is. See also: - Muy Gigante: La Merced Supersizes It in Mesa - Federal Pizza: Empire-Building on Central Avenue At one time, the restaurant was in Glendale. That is, until owner and chef Chanpen Ramonaitis (w ... More >>

The Sweet Potato Corn Dog and the Hunt for the Cap'n Crunch Burger: Eating the State Fair, Round 2

In the last Guilty Pleasures column, I was talking about going back to the Arizona State Fair to find a couple of tantalizing oddball items. I couldn't stop thinking about the sweet potato corn dog. And then there's that Cap'n Crunch Burger I saw on the map's food list. Just what the hell would it e ... More >>

Palee's Crown in Mesa Is Fit for a Thai Queen

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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

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 >>

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 >>

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

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 >>

Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery Brings Authentic Thai to Scottsdale

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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

Amy Donohue, What Are You Eating?

Find out what comedian Amy Donohue loves to eat.

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 >>

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

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 >>

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 >>

Budget Beat: Tipps 88 Thai Cuisine

Yupha's Thai Kitchen reopens in new location tonight

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

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

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