Cheap and authentic Thai food that's a mere one block away from Union Square? Tourists and locals alike who get hunger pains from a day of sightseeing or shopping can enjoy King of Thai Noodle House on O'Farrell Street in San Francisco. Its walls are painted purple, just like the shirts of its waitstaff, both of which make for a fun, inviting ambiance.
Pad Thai is a hit or miss at Thai restaurants, but I definitely think it's a winner at this restaurant. It's the most popular dish in this cuisine, with its textural and tasty combination of stir fried rice noodles, shrimp, egg, ground peanuts, tofu and bean sprouts in a fish sauce and tamarind juice. At only $6.25, this is practically a good deal meal in itself.
Their Pumpkin Curry ($8.25) is filled with chicken, squash, Thai basil, and chicken. It's highlighted quite nicely by a bright, spicy flavor -- elements that fit perfectly this autumn season. You'll find yourself drenching the remaining sauce all over your rice to the point that you've practically licked both dishes clean.
Hoi Jor ($6.95) is deep fried bean curd filled with ground pork, crab meat, ground shrimp, and ground water chestnuts, served alongside sweet plum sauce. The thin, crispy bean curd encases a meaty, succulent interior. I found myself quite addicted.
Another notable item on the menu is Kao Gra Prow ($8.25), which I didn't order this time around in an attempt to try new things and therefore don't have a picture on hand. It's a combination of any meat of your choice (chicken, beef, pork, or seafood -- shrimp, calamari, imitation crab meat, and sliced fish cake), thai basil, red pepper, and thai chili, all served over a mound of white rice. I always order it with ground beef. It has just the right amount of spiciness, which allows the dish to fare well with rice.
Location: 184 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA
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