602176 Sun Mar 08 18:54:32 -0700 2009 9 8 Midwest 0 4485684 We're watching the Pad Thai episode of "Throwdown" and my husband was just wondering who has the best in the area? Is there a general opinion on the issue? I've been to Pad Thai (pretty good); Ruam Mit (ick) and am wondering what else is out there. Sun Mar 08 18:54:32 -0700 2009 53856 latte4me 1 4485814 Someone who I think has good judgment was just recommending Mango Thai near Dale and Selby in St. Paul. She was talking about a pad thai that has shrimp in a tempura batter. She said it was not greasy at all and that things seemed very fresh. So I thought I would be giving that a try. It's a small place so probably best to go at off-peak times. Sun Mar 08 19:38:05 -0700 2009 4485684 123744 karykat 2 4487134 Similarly, Mango's sister restaurant in Minneapolis, Chai's, has a solid rendition. Though I have not gotten it there (the specials are too good to pass-up as is the Pad Kee Mow and Tom Yum) our dining partners have and have enjoyed it. Mon Mar 09 09:19:24 -0700 2009 4485814 59069 Foureyes137 3 4491918 I've given this place a number of tries and the Pad Thai has never impressed. It's very mild and no heat no matter how hot you order it. Also I feel kind of cheated by the amount of proteins in their dishes, a few more pieces of chicken or shrimp don't cost anything. I had a pumpkin and shrimp curry around Halloween that was fantastic though. Tue Mar 10 13:35:38 -0700 2009 4487134 184430 chazmo 1 4485946 Bahn Thai in New Hope (just off of 169). Well balanced (not to sweet), not sticky, generously portioned and cheap. Their other food is great as well. Sun Mar 08 20:28:20 -0700 2009 4485684 263371 kevin47 2 4486080 I don't like it sweet at all, so my favorite is King and I in downtown Mpls. Sun Mar 08 21:23:15 -0700 2009 4485946 11890 faith 3 4488608 I'm with you. My one negative mark against Chai's Thai would be their (essentially) caramelized version of pad thai. It's like eating a Snickers bar. Mon Mar 09 15:28:26 -0700 2009 4486080 263371 kevin47 4 4488955 Bangkok Thai Deli on University Ave in Saint Paul. Best thai food in the cities in my opinion. Mon Mar 09 17:10:22 -0700 2009 4488608 61283 alix 1 4492895 For awesome, fresh and unusual pad thai I'd try Chino Latino in MSP. Their take on the traditional dish is a breath of fresh air. And the Margaritas are terrific. Tue Mar 10 18:51:09 -0700 2009 4485684 273425 CasualDiner74 1 4497289 Big Bowl (at Ridgedale, Rosedale, and the Galleria). YUM! Perfect balance of sweet, spice, and tang. Super fresh flavor. Topped with fresh roasted peanuts. Even Thai restaurants can't compare. *now I'm salivating..... Thu Mar 12 07:14:21 -0700 2009 4485684 123780 sarah.j.morrison