No-frills, counter-service joint on the Stanford campus serves up Southeast Asian specialties.
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Reviews
David Liang
Food: 3
Decor: 2
Service: 3
Came here for lunch twice. The menu is outside, and they have daily specials.
I’ve tried the curry chicken daily special and peanut sauce salad with grilled pork, both $6. They’re both okay. Thai tea is canned, although it tasted fine.
Service is very fast, but staff can come off as rude.
… moreDecor: 2
Service: 3
Came here for lunch twice. The menu is outside, and they have daily specials.
I’ve tried the curry chicken daily special and peanut sauce salad with grilled pork, both $6. They’re both okay. Thai tea is canned, although it tasted fine.
Service is very fast, but staff can come off as rude.
Sherry Li
I love this place! Compared to other eateries on campus, this is on the cheaper end and very yummy. It’s simple, so don’t expect pad thai or various curries. There are two specials each day with their mainstays of salads and noodle soups. I highly recommend any of the salads with peanut sauce – it’s better than their salad with the mild dressing. The peanut sauce is not super thick, and it’s very spicy. It’s so delicious! The lemongrass chicken sautee on Thursdays is good too. It’s true that there is a lot of rice compared to how much chicken they give you, but there’s enough sauce to go through most of the rice. It’s very spicy too, so beware!
Tip: Have your cash out and your order ready. The line seems long but it goes very FAST. They’re a well oiled machine back there!
… moreTip: Have your cash out and your order ready. The line seems long but it goes very FAST. They’re a well oiled machine back there!
Audrey Guo
For $6 per entree it seems like a pretty good deal. Until you factor in the inconvenience of Cash Only and the quality of the food. After seeing the ingredients they use, I’m pretty sure I could whip up the same quality of food for a fraction of the price.
The daily specials look pretty big, but actually only consist of a little bit of curry or chicken saute with about 3x more rice. Who needs that much rice?! And the lettuce in the salads is pretty bad(iceberg, my least favorite), although the flavor of the peanut sauce is nice. Finally, the soups aren’t very flavorful, and don’t have much substance. And worst of all, the thai tea that they sell just comes in a can. For $2 a can, that’s way overpriced!
Overall, it’s a convenient location on campus and one of the cheaper places to eat, but not worth the price you pay in my opinion.
… moreThe daily specials look pretty big, but actually only consist of a little bit of curry or chicken saute with about 3x more rice. Who needs that much rice?! And the lettuce in the salads is pretty bad(iceberg, my least favorite), although the flavor of the peanut sauce is nice. Finally, the soups aren’t very flavorful, and don’t have much substance. And worst of all, the thai tea that they sell just comes in a can. For $2 a can, that’s way overpriced!
Overall, it’s a convenient location on campus and one of the cheaper places to eat, but not worth the price you pay in my opinion.
Kevin Coelho
Incredibly fast. Have never had to wait longer than 30 seconds for food. Pull out a stop watch and test. Food is great, very fresh. Recommend peanut sauce chicken salad and add Sriracha.
… moreChristopher Middleton
A staple part of being a student and having classes in Jordan Hall. Fast, cheap, and delicious. Everyday has a different vegetarian and non-vegetarian special. The line is long, but moves at an awe inspiring pace.
… moreMichael Leung
Great food, and super fast service. Despite seeing long line-ups at lunch, you will be served in less then 10 minutes. Cash only (and make sure you have your cash out!)
… moreNatalie K
Used to eat here at least once a week. A large deliciousThai noodles or curry for $6. What more could a poor student ask for?
I sampled all their dishes, and nothing beats pork salad.
Make sure you bring cash, though.
… moreI sampled all their dishes, and nothing beats pork salad.
Make sure you bring cash, though.
Atanas S
I had the gluten free pork salad today around noon. I have a strong sensitivity to gluten. Now, it is three and a half hours later and I have a mild stomach ache with cramping. Please be wary – the food may be gluten contaminated.
… moreJan Kralj
Very cheap compared to other locations (6$ for a full meal) and very, very, very tasty. Even in rush hour, you will wait at most 5 minutes to get the food, and it will be delicious.
… moreJ. Clemens
Very limited menu and hours with a cash only requirement but the food is excellent, the service is quick, and the price is reasonable. Know what you want before you make it to the window.
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