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  • Address: 311 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701
  • Tel:  (775) 841-6100

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My new favorite restaurant in Carson City, Nevada!

Basil

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glitzypursegirl 52 contributions
south lake tahoe, ca
May 19, 2008

Having been a thai food avoider, I am chagrined to now call this authentic thai restaurant a favorite.....absolutely beautiful artful presentation of the food, humble professional service, pristine white linens, superb glassware, art plates and ethnic servingware and then the food just melts in your mouth with a light blend of specialty sauces perfectly executed and main protein ingredients of the highest quality....my hubby had a seafood special for the night composed of scallops, salmon, shrimp, squid, mussels and vegis in a light sauce served in a coconut shell with fresh coconut shavings and a lemongrass/scallion tree for aesthetics.......he was speechless with how good it tasted! I got a bite or two but still preferred my on the menu #35 pra-ram with shrimp (spinach, broccoli in a peanut sauce with shrimp served more like a casserole) and the taste was the prize there.......no way to describe it other than melty, comfort food! We will go back........surprised to discover i like thai food, at least this authentic high end version.....not spicy or greasy like i have had at more modest locations that call themselves thai, i now suspect they were just fast food dressed in an asian skirt....while this restaurant in Carson City, Nevada is the real deal......our waiter and all the staff were from indonesia and i think i saw the chef, she was very tiny and young but in chef's whites and most deserving some accolades for the divine dining!

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Best Thai food in Carson City, or anywhere else!

Basil

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mofcarson 11 contributions
carson city, nevada
Jan 31, 2008
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This is the best Thai food I have ever had, and I am from the Bay Area, so I have been to many Thai places. The food is creative, not just the standard traditional dishes. There are the old standby like pad thai and coconut milk soup, but there are many unique dishes there that you will not find anywhere else. The service is perfect, TJ and Paul have been there since the opening years ago, and with the usual turnover of staff at most places, that says something for the place. You gotta give it a try! The Thai place around the corner is awful, and the owner has a real bad attitude if you don't spend a lot there. Thai Spice Kitchen I think. Thus place is a little more expenseve but its worth it!

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311 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701
Tel: (775) 841-6100
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