January 17th, 2010 
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Monk Blessing the Restaurant
Yesterday I attended the opening of Talay Thai in the Marpole neighborhood where there was a ceremony with a Monk to bless and open the restaurant. This was a wonderful ceremony which was followed by a delicious lunch featuring many Thai dishes that included Mee Krob, Kaeng Khiew Waan, rice, vegetables and a wonderful Taro dessert.
Wannapan Gibson
Thai Dishes
Talay Thai is now open and is located at 8369 Granville Street.
By: Richard Wolak
August 12th, 2009 admin 
2184 Cornwall Avenue, Vancouver
Tel: 604-677-6767
Advice: If you like it spicy, ask them to make it spicy.
With a view overlooking Kitsilano beach, Khai serves up an array of fast food for inside eating or for take out. I had their Pad Param ($9.95) tofu stir fried with peanut sauce on a bed of steamed broccoli (it comes with spinach but I substituted for broccoli) and a bowl of brown rice ($2.95). While the dishes were quick to arrive, it was fairly bland in taste. If you are looking for fine dining or gourmet Thai then this is not the place, however if you are in a hurry and are looking for a quick bite for Thai fast food then Khai would be an ok choice.
The selection is vast with several choices of appetizers, salads, soups, curry, noodles, fried rice, entrees, and desserts. They have some set lunch specials daily too.
Review by: Richard Wolak
August 2nd, 2009 admin 
1938 W 4th Ave, Vancouver
Tel: 604-730-5579
Twitter: @maenam
Advice: tell the server what level of spice you would like when placing your order, dishes are spicy here.
Mussaman Chicken
Dark Chocolate pot de crème
All my friends were suggesting that I try Maenam, so after months since their opening, I finally went for lunch and I what I discovered was some very friendly waitresses who enjoyed servicing their customers. The menu looked intriguing and there were many dishes that appealed to me, I made a decision and ordered the Mussaman Chicken ($12) bamboo, grachai, holy basil, thai basil, and rice. This dish was filling but too spicy for my taste, so when contemplating dessert and they do have a great menu for dessert, just three choices but each looked great. I settled on the Dark Chocolate pot de crème ($6) sea salt, cocoa nib tuile, tamarind semifreddo and this dessert was delish and my tastebuds were back. They have a very well thought out and extensive wine list too. The room is cool with ceiling fans, wooden tables and décor, the bar is ideal for eating when on your own or with a friend.
Review by: Richard Wolak
Posted in Kitsilano, Restaurant Reviews 
Tags: Late Night, Solo Diners, Take Out, Thai, Wines 
No Comments » August 1st, 2009 admin 
1211 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-642-0123
Web: http://www.simplythairestaurant.com/
Advice: Make a reservation
I have been going to this restaurant ever since they opened in downtown Vancouver and years later it is still my favorite for Thai. On a recent visit I had their Pad Thai ($15) Pan-fried thai rice noodles, in tamarind sauce with shrimps, eggs, tofu, green onions, bean sprouts, and ground peanuts. I also had the Chicken Swimming Angels ($15) with Broccoli (instead of spinach, just ask for it as it is not on the menu), sliced sauteed chicken and homemade peanut sauce (delicious sauce). They offer a lot of tasty dishes on their lunch and dinner menus, try one of the Chef Creations, Gaeng Lobster ($19) which is a lobster tail in red or green curry, broccoli, bell peppers topped with thai basil. The Chef/Owner is Grace Rerksuttisiridach, she is passionate and creative with her cooking, the service here is wonderful as well.
Review by: Richard Wolak
Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Yaletown Tags: Dinner, Foodies, Hot Spo, Lunch, Take Out, Thai No Comments »
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