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Comment Archives: Locations: Restaurants: Thai + Vietnamese: 4 Stars

Re: “Bon Banh Mi”

I've been to Bon Banh Mi three times so far. Consistently tasty every time. I prefer the tacos over the sandwich

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Posted by William Dunlap on September 17, 2012 at 10:59 AM

Re: “CO”

I lived on the west coast for years where Vietnamese and Thai restaurants were cheap, plentiful, and authentic. It's rare to find the same level of tastiness here. I wish I could remember the name of the shrimp and noodle dish I ordered...it was by far the best Vietnamese food (or any Asian food for that matter) I've had in Charleston. Perfectly flavored and spiced. The noodles were a perfect texture and the portion was enough to get full and take some home. My husband had a rice dish with several different types of meat that was good, too. And I'm glad they have Westbrook White Thai on the menu! There was a really friendly hostess and the server was nice enough-just very busy. My only complaint is that it was too loud in the restaurant. They were playing club music loud enough to make conversation difficult (we sat upstairs).

Posted by eastoak on July 2, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Re: “CO”

Overall: a solid, rich menu in a very cool space without a huge price tag

I went as part of a trio on Saturday; 8pm no problem getting a seat (that won't last) but there was a solid crowd. There's no hostess station, you sorta meander upstairs if you don't want to sit at the bar. The music was quite loud downstairs, for better or worse, and permeated upstairs. I think they've mounted their subwoofers in the ceiling above the bar, which makes the benches upstairs vibrate. This might not be a negative.

Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, saying that they'd taken time to familiarize the staff with all the dishes. That was good. In addition to reasonably-priced (for Charleston) wine by the glass and bottle, they have several draughts (Westbrook White Thai, Kirin Ichiban, etc...) as well as interesting cocktails. I got this gin with ginger martini. DRINK THIS, but especially with your food.

Speaking of food: the 5-spice Pork Banh Mi is slap-your-momma, ridiculously good. The edamame spring rolls, shrimp dumplings, tofu and curry noodles are very good. The Vietnamese ramen bowl is just okay, but not anything that would sully the otherwise very good meal. I think its failing where the others succeeded so well was that it lacked any distinct, fresh-veggie/herb taste that leapt from the other dishes. The menu is great for sharing within a group, which we did.

With drinks and probably too much food for three, our bill was $24/person with tax, plus tip. Not bad.

They're getting lunch hours very soon (maybe already) as well as local delivery soon.

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Posted by factoryconnection on May 11, 2012 at 9:32 AM

Re: “Pho #1”

We eat here a few times a month and it's consistently good. The biggest downside is the smell of the grocery store, which ranges from "interesting" to "oh my god I'm gonna hurl!" I have tried nearly everything on the menu and keep coming back to P1 and H3. Their goi cuon are the best I have had in Charleston. Be extremely careful when ordering because the woman who works there has a hard time distinguishing between the sounds of "B" and "P". Your best bet is to point to it on the menu so you can be sure. She's better in French than English so that's another option.

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Posted by Charles Robinson on April 1, 2012 at 11:38 PM

Re: “Pick Thai”

WOW! Chicken Pad Prik spiced up to "Thai Hot". Perfectly prepared dish with red and green peppers, onions and a terrific brown sauce. This was a 2 napkin dinner; not for the hands or face but for the runny nose. I'll be back. No more trips downtown or off island for me. James Island is very fortunate to have this fine dining establishment.

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Posted by Guy on February 24, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Re: “Pho #1”

Not the ONLY place for Pho in Charleston, but out of the two choices, pretty delicious. Quyen's Pho is better.

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Posted by C.J. on January 10, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Re: “Basil”

I haven't been to the King St location, but we ate last night at Basil in Mt. Pleasant. We were also taken aback at the inability to make reservations (they informed us they only made reservations for parties of eight or more), and though we arrived at 7 pm, we had a 30 min. wait. The bar upstairs was great, however.

The food and service was terrific, but we wished we had stayed upstairs and eaten at the bar - the restaurant was so loud we (and our server) had to shout to be heard. Horrible! I know some people like that kind of atmosphere but this was painful. We'll be going back for the food - we'll just eat upstairs at the bar.

Posted by dsharlee on September 1, 2011 at 11:37 AM

Re: “Taste of Thai”

I had the tom yum koong soup and the nam sod salad with pork, and my boyfriend had the ba mee pad noodles with chicken and a Thai iced tea. Everything was delicious and the service was great, but I took off one star because I think it was a bit pricey ($34). We will definitely return.

Posted by jessicabcd on December 23, 2010 at 11:32 PM

Re: “Taste of Thai”

Craig D, you're talking about Thai House. But Taste of Thai is awesome!!

Posted by SoUtHeRnQT4LyF on October 24, 2010 at 8:40 PM

Re: “Basil”

When I think of Basil, two words come to mind: crowded and hot. The crowded part is a plus and a minus, as it's great to busy and popular, but place is a hole in the wall. It was hotter than hell in there, both in terms of temperature and spiciness. But the food is great and above par for what I've eaten in this genre in the US.

Posted by Muskie on October 3, 2010 at 6:13 PM

Re: “Tasty Thai & Sushi”

I was hesitant at first to try this restaurant because of a bad review by a friend. I probably should not have listened to her (she also thinks Monza has the best pizza in town) because this place is seriously good. If you are a fan of Thai food and don't want to cry over the price tag at Basil up the street then Tasty Thai is the place for you. Lunch is a seriously good deal and you can dial up the heat as much as you want (I've been brave enough to go for the 4 out of 5 level of heat and believe me that will scorch your mouth). The place is huge so you never have to wait for a table and the service is great; I've never had a problem with any of the waitresses. I would recommend the Red Curry, it's my favorite. If you haven't yet, I would head down to Tasty Thai and grab a great lunch at a decent price.However, if you think you are something special and ask for the level 5 out of 5 heat be ready to eat your words: during eating and especially hours later.

Posted by lchite on August 15, 2010 at 2:56 PM

Re: “Basil”

This would be a five, as the food is awesome (particularly the red curry crispy duck), but if you are here when it is busy, forget about talking to your tablemates (unless, like some, you decide it's okay to scream to make yourself heard). Maybe some interior modifications to reduce the noise would be a good idea? My significant other and I finally gave up trying to talk and just focused on enjoying the food, which, at Basil, is not a bad option, either. But conversation is such an important part of a meal, it's a shame not to be able to communicate without screaming.

To be fair, we've been to Basil in the early, early evenings when it was not too loud. 10 p.m. on Saturday - forget about it.

Posted by foodtraveler on April 15, 2010 at 3:48 PM

Re: “Tasty Thai & Sushi”

Tasty Thai and Sushi is a great option for the other thai restaurant down the street. My wife and I have been here 4 times (3 dine in's and 1 take out). Each meal we have ordered something different and have not been disappointed yet. Give this place a try, because I highly recommend it. I would give this place 4 stars. (5 being a pretty rare rating)

Posted by max on January 11, 2010 at 10:36 AM

Re: “Taste of Thai”

Pretty good Thai food. Wish there were more Thai spots around Charleston.

Posted by mjb on December 31, 2009 at 10:23 AM

Re: “Jasmine Thai”

Delicious. Better than Basil. Best pad thai in town. mmm.

Posted by katiek11 on April 28, 2009 at 1:14 PM

Re: “Jasmine Thai”

This is such a wonderful little spot on JI, I can't believe nobody has commented yet and that it doesn't show up in the DISH! Great prices and delicious Thai food. Never had a bad experience, and they are always willing to go the extra mile and specialize your order the way you want it. It's not quite Basil, but a great alternative if you just want a low-key, no frills Thai meal done right.

Posted by Ford84 on April 28, 2009 at 6:47 AM
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