Thai Corner Kitchen

NOTE: Thai Corner Kitchen has opened a second location at 3741B Battleground Avenue in Greensboro.

Located at 2600 High Point Road, Thai Corner Kitchen offers authentic Thai cuisine. A drive through window is available as is delivery for orders over $15. Coupons may be found at the restaurant’s Web site.

Since I first arrived in Greensboro, this location has been home to Vietnamese, Thai, Greek, and now Thai again. Hopefully, another change in ownership is not in the works; on food alone, Thai Corner Kitchen would be sorely missed. The quality ranges from competent (the Pad Thai – tasty, but nothing special) to phenomenal (the shrimp/pork/corn dumplings – sweet, perfectly balanced, and addictive). In between, you will find all levels of satisfying. The panang curry was full of sweet peanut flavor while the pad kapow packed a spicy punch. The menu is full of traditional favorites (Thai fried rice, mango and sticky rice, tom ga), and there is enough variety to cover newbies and Thaiphiles alike.

Thai Corner Kitchen’s High Point Road location is sketchy though not to the point of being a deterrent. The inside is far from spacious but not nearly as cramped as Bangkok Café. The flora and wall art add touches of class to an otherwise dated interior. Let’s be honest, though: people come here for the food. If you seek ambiance, A Taste of Thai will probably suit your needs, albeit at the expense of more muted flavors.

Though I am primarily a take-out patron, my last visit to Thai Corner Kitchen was dine-in. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. He offered recommendations that proved to be home runs, and he also showcased his singing chops for a nearby table. Wait time for the food was minimal.

Whether you eat in or take your food to go, don’t expect to break the bank. Most of Thai Corner Kitchen’s entrees run $8 to $12, depending on the protein, and lunch prices are $2 to $3 less. For the quality of the food and size of the portions, the value is (pardon the pun) Thai-riffic.

All told, Thai Corner Kitchen has the trappings of a local institution. But only time will tell if it sticks around long enough to cement its reputation.

8.25/10