Matthew Schniper
Newly opened Thai Taste replaces Panbers Asian Bistro, and owner Krystina Pascua formerly had a stake in Lanna Thai off North Union Boulevard she says. She grew up in eastern Thailand but also lived in Bangkok, and like many Thai restaurateurs, she insists her cuisine is authentic.
We pick up to-go, starting with steamed, open-topped dumplings called
Kanom Jeeb. Theyâre stuffed with minced, not-strongly-seasoned chicken, mushroom and carrots to form something of a meatball, topped in fried garlic bits that we wish added more flavor in addition to the garnishing cilantro and âspecialâ (some soy-like) sauce.
A better display of chicken comes via the