This restaurant deserves its consistantly high rating. If you are looking for a truly "authentic Thai" dining experience, read on... By authentic, I mean that both the food and the atmosphere are about as close as you will get to dining on Thonon Sukhumvit in Bangkok. This place gets crowded and noisy - and that's what we love about it. You might even get relocated mid-meal in order for the owner to accommodate a last-minute large party that needs your former table. Your menu choices will probably get "yelled back" to the kitchen as you are ordering. But whether you are a Thai food novice or veteran, give the owner a chance as she twists your arm to recommend items that are truly delicious. (A friend once said of Marnee, "It was the best food I never ordered!) Break out of the boring "Pad Thai" routine and give some other items a try - if you ask nicely, and for a couple bucks more - try the "Pak Gra Praow Gai - Kai Dao" (with a fried egg to break over your rice - a neat trick to temper the spices.) This all makes for a unique ambiance that you'd be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.
Pros: Excellent food! Fun atmosphere!
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