After being deprived of Thai food for over three months, I was excited to try Silver Spoons Thai BBQ House and explore a new restaurant that could satisfy my longing. Opening in December in Diamond Bar, Silver Spoons Thai BBQ House serves flavorful Thai food. I couldn’t help but feel enthusiastic as I walked into the restaurant.
Soon after I was promptly welcomed and seated, I ordered what my family usually gets when eating Thai food: pineapple fried rice, pad thai with shrimp and pad see ew. I also couldn’t resist getting the Thai green curry which seemed to be calling my name.
I also ordered Thai iced tea ($4.50) and I found the drink sweet and rich as there wasn’t anything special to it. Its bitter aftertaste also left an unpleasant feeling in my mouth. The glass was filled with mostly ice so I was given less of the actual drink than I hoped given the price.
Within five minutes of ordering our food, the pineapple fried rice ($16.95) came to our table. The dish had a sizable portion though I think it is overpriced considering that it’s just fried rice. I liked its tangy flavor and the fried rice wasn’t dry as other rice-based meals often are.
The pad thai ($14.95) with shrimp ($2) came with rice noodles, eggs and garnishes. The rice noodles had a delightfully chewy texture as the combination of sweet and savory flavors made the dish even more enjoyable. Though the pad see ew ($14.95), makes for a filling comfort dish, its subtle sweetness didn’t hold a candle to the spices and exotic flavors the other items had. The pad see ew seemed bland and was quickly forgotten compared to the other foods.
The true highlight was the Thai green curry or as the restaurant calls it, “emerald curry” ($14.95). The restaurant’s most popular item consisted of curry paste, bamboo shoots, peppers and spices. The first bite left me pleasantly surprised and yearning for more. The curry was packed with spices and aromatics but still had the sweet coconut flavor that Thai green curry should have. I’m still confused as to how there were so many flavors at the same time, but they managed to balance each other out beautifully. I found that the curry tasted best when mixed with rice, ($2.50) which was a small price to pay for the improved texture.
The excellent service and atmosphere was definitely a bonus; the staff was super friendly and made sure to frequently check if everything at our table was going well. All of the food was served very quickly and the quiet yet clean ambiance made my experience more enjoyable.
Even if I don’t see myself coming here often due to its price, Silver Spoons will be the first place that comes to mind the next time I start craving Thai food. I will definitely be thinking about the emerald curry for the next few weeks and showing pictures of the food to anyone I know.
