May 2011
Simpy Thai
09/May/2011 12:03 PM Filed in: Asian | St Matthews
Simply Thai
323 Wallace Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 899-9670
http://simplythaiky.com
Cuisine: Thai
My wife and I have been frequent diners to Simply Thai in St. Matthews as of lately. We originally decided to try it out on New Years Eve, but found it to be closed. We made it back down that way a few weeks later and have since visited several times. Originally, it was located across the street from where it is currently. The old location looked really small. The new location is much larger and has a very elegant and relaxing atmosphere.
Upon arriving the first time hostess was able to get us seated fairly quickly, which was good because when we left the waiting area was packed and people where standing at the door.. It had been several years since I last had Thai food. Prior to moving back to Louisville, I was a frequent visitor to Thai Express in Bowling Green, KY which was a fast food/take out Thai restaurant. Thai Express was also my first encounter with Thai Food so I was somewhat biased and really liked their food. What I didn't realize by going to Simply Thai was that was I in for a treat with the food at Simply Thai and that I had been missing out on good Thai food.
I have always been a fan of drunken noodles. Not sure what item on the menu they considered to be drunken noodles, I asked our server what item to order. They pointed me in the direction of the Pad Kee-Mow. Pad Kee-mow is described as wide rice noodles, sprouts, broccoli, basil sauce, egg, with Chicken or Tofu/TVP. They also ask you how hot you want it. The hotness scale runs from 1 (mild) to 5 (Thai hot). I requested a 3 on the hot scale and it had the perfect amount of kick/heat for me.
Upon my next visit, I decided to try something different on the menu. A friend from work had talked about thai curry being really good. So I decided to try one of the curries. Simply Thai offers a Red Curry, Yellow Curry, Pineapple Curry, Massaman Curry, and a Green Curry. I decided to try the Yellow Curry. Yellow Curry consists of coconut milk, chili, garlic, onion, spices, carrots, and potatoes with Chicken or Tofu/TVP. At first I was a bit skeptical because I got this big bowl of yellow soup looking stuff. However, after one spoonful I was addicted to thai curry. I once again order my meal on the 3 hot level. It was also served with a bowl of white steamed rice. During this visit, we also tried the shrimp package appetizer which was also very good. Average cost for an appetizer, Yellow Curry, and Pad Kee-Mow for both my wife and I, was about $26.00 not including a tip.
I recently visited with friends from work. One of the guys that came along was the guy who recommended thai curry. We both had talked up several Louisville Thai restaurants and he had his favorites, however after his visit to Simply Thai and his order of Pineapple Curry (5-Thai Hot) he was a major fan of Simply Thai. On this visit I tried another curry, the Massaman Curry and found it to be just as good as the other entrees I had previously tried. We decided to try dessert on this visit. We ordered the Honey Banana, based on the review of the server. Our honey banana came out and man was it good. It was a banana cut into pieces, dipped into tempura batter then deep fried and covered in honey and whipped cream. Absolutely amazing.
The Marks:
Atmosphere:
I would give the 5 marks. This place is a great place to catch a bite to eat in the East End, especially if you want Asian/Thai Food. I would recommend that you get there early because the area to wait is small and can get crowed quickly. The restaurant has a plenty of seating and mix of booths, tables, and hi-top seating.
Cost:
I would give this restaurant 3 marks on cost. The menu ranges anywhere from $5.99 to $15. Appetizers are fairly cheap. Pizzas are your more expensive items
Menu:
I would give the menu 4 marks. They have a great selection of appetizers, rice/noodle dishes, currys, side dishes, and desserts. They also have an extensive sushi menu.
Quality of the Food:
I would give the quality of food 5 marks. The thai food at Simply Thai is simply some of the best thai food that I have eaten. The entrees are very flavorful and of the best quality. Last time I dined in, the server kept telling me and my friends that the owners were very picky in terms of the quality of products they use and serve.
Service:
I would give the service 5 marks. We were seated quickly on all three occasions, which was a plus. Our server came over and got our drink order quickly. The server explained items on the menu and made recommendations which were very helpful.
Overall Marks:
Overall, I would give this restaurant 5 marks. This was a great place to grab Thai food. It surpasses any of the other Thai restaurants in town. The quality of the food is the best part. I promise if you are a thai food fan you will not be disappointed.
323 Wallace Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 899-9670
http://simplythaiky.com
Cuisine: Thai
My wife and I have been frequent diners to Simply Thai in St. Matthews as of lately. We originally decided to try it out on New Years Eve, but found it to be closed. We made it back down that way a few weeks later and have since visited several times. Originally, it was located across the street from where it is currently. The old location looked really small. The new location is much larger and has a very elegant and relaxing atmosphere.
Upon arriving the first time hostess was able to get us seated fairly quickly, which was good because when we left the waiting area was packed and people where standing at the door.. It had been several years since I last had Thai food. Prior to moving back to Louisville, I was a frequent visitor to Thai Express in Bowling Green, KY which was a fast food/take out Thai restaurant. Thai Express was also my first encounter with Thai Food so I was somewhat biased and really liked their food. What I didn't realize by going to Simply Thai was that was I in for a treat with the food at Simply Thai and that I had been missing out on good Thai food.
I have always been a fan of drunken noodles. Not sure what item on the menu they considered to be drunken noodles, I asked our server what item to order. They pointed me in the direction of the Pad Kee-Mow. Pad Kee-mow is described as wide rice noodles, sprouts, broccoli, basil sauce, egg, with Chicken or Tofu/TVP. They also ask you how hot you want it. The hotness scale runs from 1 (mild) to 5 (Thai hot). I requested a 3 on the hot scale and it had the perfect amount of kick/heat for me.
Upon my next visit, I decided to try something different on the menu. A friend from work had talked about thai curry being really good. So I decided to try one of the curries. Simply Thai offers a Red Curry, Yellow Curry, Pineapple Curry, Massaman Curry, and a Green Curry. I decided to try the Yellow Curry. Yellow Curry consists of coconut milk, chili, garlic, onion, spices, carrots, and potatoes with Chicken or Tofu/TVP. At first I was a bit skeptical because I got this big bowl of yellow soup looking stuff. However, after one spoonful I was addicted to thai curry. I once again order my meal on the 3 hot level. It was also served with a bowl of white steamed rice. During this visit, we also tried the shrimp package appetizer which was also very good. Average cost for an appetizer, Yellow Curry, and Pad Kee-Mow for both my wife and I, was about $26.00 not including a tip.
I recently visited with friends from work. One of the guys that came along was the guy who recommended thai curry. We both had talked up several Louisville Thai restaurants and he had his favorites, however after his visit to Simply Thai and his order of Pineapple Curry (5-Thai Hot) he was a major fan of Simply Thai. On this visit I tried another curry, the Massaman Curry and found it to be just as good as the other entrees I had previously tried. We decided to try dessert on this visit. We ordered the Honey Banana, based on the review of the server. Our honey banana came out and man was it good. It was a banana cut into pieces, dipped into tempura batter then deep fried and covered in honey and whipped cream. Absolutely amazing.
The Marks:
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