Two weeks ago I went to a Thai Rama. It is right next to the main campus of ASU. It is located on 927 E. University Dr. Tempe 85281. around this area there are dorms other shops and if you head east for about five minutes you will be at Tempe Market Place. Many college students go here because of the convenience and the good pricing. It is literally walking distance from ASU and the dorms.
Unlike some restaurants Thai Rama is designed to looks like a Thai restaurant. I have been to some Chinese and Thai places that look ordinary beyond belief. These people put in the time and effort to make it look authentic. Everything from the seats at the table to the toilet seats in the bathroom everything is culturally influenced. I was really happy with this because it didn’t feel like I was sitting in a McDonalds or Panda Express.
The service was terrific. I usually take my time in figuring out what I want to eat but this did not seem to faze her. When I told her I needed some more time to think about what I wanted she just smiled and said “Take your time”. I did not feel rushed and the temperature was perfect. Even though it was cold outside, on the inside it was nice and warm so I did not have to wear my jacket.
The food was superb! Even though my meals cost around 11 dollars it was entirely worth it. There was so much food that I had to take some home. There was a lot of shrimp which delighted me because usually restaurants only give a little bit. They gave be a lot and they were full sized too. The oyster sauce was glazed over it to the point where I could taste it, but it was not taking over my meal. All of the flavors seemed to be jumping out at me and was wonderful. I would definitely go back again because the service and food were excellent.
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