Rockside Thai Gourmet - Independence

I love spice and heat, and typically order my Thai dishes as Thai hot when dining out. Clearly, my memory had escaped me that Thai Gourmet is not shy with the chili peppers.

A vegan friend of mine have made a point of meeting for lunch every Wednesday. The vegan consideration requires a little bit of forethought, but not as much as one might think. He works in Independence, I in Brooklyn Hts, so there is not shortage of places for us to try. Since it was Ash Wednesday, I was also looking for at least a meatless option. Rockside Thai Gourmet would be our destination. Decor and Space 4/5 A fairly small space but for what I 'll call American Thai , it was very modern, clean, and comfortable. Not quite on the level of Ty Fun Thai Bistro, but close. Mostly two and four tops. The close quarters doesn 't lend itself to high chairs/strollers. Not your typical Asian restaurant decoration. Food 3/5 No judgements please I had the 'spicy ' Pad Thai (my friend had the same thing only vegan). It 's a kind of measuring stick, I guess. The spice level was American spicy . I 'm sure if you ask for Thai spicy they will be happy to accommodate you. My friend was actually te

Always a quick dinner. Half the menu is Chinese so don’t let the Thai in the name stop you from coming. Smaller restaurant with seating for up to 4, maybe 6. I recommend going with the Thai curry.

Great Thai. Be careful, you might have to wait for lunch.

Excellent food and service! Good portions and fast preparation. I had the garlic chicken and it was delicious! Wife had deep fried duck and it was also delicious. Gps has a hard time finding it, its in the plaza behind the Wendys, on the right side as you pass the Wendys. Go, you won't be disappointed!