In Anchorage, we are lucky to have several very good Thai restaurants. I am lucky, because the best Thai restaurant in Anchorage is a 2 minute drive from my front door.
Lahn Pad Thai is a small, strip mall, restaurant with powerful flavors in every dish. My wife and I recently went for an evening out...when we did not want to drive too far. We were treated to a great meal and friendly service.
In typical Thai restaurant style, dishes have designated spice levels based on little stars next to the name of the dish. No stars, flavorful, but not too spicy. Three stars, and find some water! What is great about Thai food, is that you can ask that a no star dish get the three star treatment. I love spice and I love curry flavors, so I ordered the Kang Karie. It is a muslim style chicken yellow curry with coconut milk, potatos, and onions. It is a one star dish, but I asked for the 3 star upgrade. My server gave me the amused (silly man) look, but it was exactly what I wanted.
I love asian food that has hot spice. It is not hot for the sake of hot. It is a rich and flavorful heat. The Kang Karie did not disappoint, in fact I loved it. It is the best curry I have had in Anchorage. Served over a mound of steams rice, and bam! Top notch.
My wife had the beef Pad Broccoli. This is your typical asian style broccoli beef, but it was also very good.
As I said earlier, Anchorage has a lot to choose from in Thai restaurants. I recommend taking the extra time to go to Lahn Pad Thai.
Lahn Pad Thai:
Address - 2101 Abbott Road
Phone - 907.272.8424
Website - lahnpadthai.com
Reservations - None. Lahn Pad Thai has a small dining area and limited seating. It is a popular place and can get full in a hurry. Call your order in to go, or call in for delivery, if the dining area is full. You will be glad you did.
Overall Recommendation - Anchorage is blessed with many good Thai restaurants. Lahn Pad Thai is the crown jewel of Anchorage Thai cuisine.
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