Bangkok Cafe

Located at 1203 S. Holden Road, Bangkok Café offers a variety of Thai dishes for dine-in or takeout.

“Hidden gem” is an overused cliché when it comes to dining (and many other things), but it is nearly appropriate here. Bangkok Café is a tiny blip in a Holden Road shopping center that is undoubtedly passed by hundreds of people every day without a second thought. The quality of the food, however, should grant it more attention.

Bangkok Café’s menu is laden with familiar Thai favorites. You can get various curries, tom yum soup, and plenty of rice and noodle dishes here. I went with the Pad Thai my first time out, and I was not disappointed. Bangkok Café gets the delicate balance of flavors down better than anywhere else in Greensboro (so far). Prices are wallet-friendly, too. The Pad Thai (with shrimp) goes for $10, and many of the entrees cost the same or less.

Now for the bad: Bangkok Café is tiny. There are 10 tables in all, meaning that you should time your visit carefully. It is a family owned/run establishment, which means that staffing is minimal. Everyone was very friendly, but dining here demands a casual pace.

The location and small size may put some diners off, but for those who are willing to make the trip, Bangkok Café offers Thai done right.

7.75/10