Best of Metromix Reno 2012Thai Restaurant
Winning Thai food in a few locations ...
Thai restaurants have proliferated in Reno, offering us some spice (sometimes a lot) for lunch or dinner, in a hole-in-the-wall or an elegant patio. Don't forget the Sriracha sauce! If you think we left out a deserving nominee, let us hear about it!
And the winner is…
Bangkok Cuisine
55 Mt. Rose Street
Reno, NV 89509Bangkok Cuisine is a family owned and operated Thai restaurant. It's often frequented by locals and can be quite busy. Some of the signature dishes include Pud Thai and the Bangkok Sizzling Platter, and anything Thai you could want from squid to deep-fried bananas. The restaurant is decorated with elegant Thai artwork and figurines, which adds to the authentic Thai experience. Nice table linens make you feel like you're in a pricey place without breaking the bank. (This location is our pick to represent the Bangkok Cuisine family.)
Nominees
Cafe de Thai
7499 Longley Lane
Reno, NV 89511The name should tip you off that Cafe de Thai isn't a traditional Asian restaurant. The setting is stylishly modern and menus are full of Thai-infused cuisine as well as classic dishes. Seating is a matter of choice, with elegant indoor options and an intimate patio perfect for enjoying cocktails from the bar. Cafe de Thai is a great place to go for Asian delicacies in a chic American setting.
Green Papaya
4786 Caughlin Pkwy. #303
Reno, NV 89509The Green Papaya is a casual dining restaurant perfect for a lunchtime break. This quiet Thai restaurant on the backside of Caughlin Parkway shopping plaza offers all the favorites of Thai food, including their signature Pad Thai. Green Papaya also has Thai Tea and dessert items. Reservations are accepted.
Taste of Thai
6135 Lakeside Drive
Reno, NV 89511This neighborhood Thai spot serves up traditional favorites pad thai and panang curry plus many other dishes. Though it is popular for carry out, the ample dining room can seat a good crowd. A long list of lunch specials may be customized with your choice of meat, shrimp, tofu, and veggies. Sip creamy Thai iced tea to cool your palette from the heat of the meal. Beer and wine are available or bring your own bottle of wine for a nominal corking fee. Prices range from $6.95 to $15.95. Daily lunch specials are under $9 on weekdays.
Thai Chili
1030 S. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89502Thai accents at this family-owned restaurant let you know you're in the land of Thai food, and so does the menu, with the usual pad thai noodles, but also such items as the Drunken Spaghetti and specialties like pineapple fried rice and the honey duck (Peking duck). Looking for a handbag or pillow case from Thailand? Thai Chili's modest merchandise stand has what you're looking for. Reservations are accepted, but not necessary.
Last year's winner
Bangkok Cuisine
55 Mt. Rose Street
Reno, NV 89509Bangkok Cuisine is a family owned and operated Thai restaurant. It's often frequented by locals and can be quite busy. Some of the signature dishes include Pud Thai and the Bangkok Sizzling Platter, and anything Thai you could want from squid to deep-fried bananas. The restaurant is decorated with elegant Thai artwork and figurines, which adds to the authentic Thai experience. Nice table linens make you feel like you're in a pricey place without breaking the bank. (This location is our pick to represent the Bangkok Cuisine family.)
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KaraV - January 31, 2012 at 4:46 PM
Congrats Kris! (Mr. Bangkok Cusine)....keep racking up the medals! I like the south location better though!
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