I’ll be honest here.  I’m not all that experienced with Thai food.  But a friend insisted I try out Chao Praya with her, saying it was by far the best Thai food she and her husband had ever had, so off I went.  (Hey, what mom turns down a lunch invitation with two other moms?…especially when I had childcare!)

Chao Praya was a little further than I’d normally drive for lunch, but I combined it with a trip to Costco so it worked out well for me.  My tummy was so satisfied and happy that I skipped the Costco samples.  Yup, it was that good!

Pad Thai

I let the two more experienced moms I was with do the ordering, which helps a lot when you’re in unfamiliar territory.  More than one dish had curry (Massaman Curry and Dumplings with Panang Curry Sauce), which I’m not a fan of, but apparently I don’t know what I’m talking about because those dishes were great.  The noodles (Pad Thai) were the dish the other moms said their kids eat when they go there.  I can see why, it’s like carbohydrate crack.  I just kept shoveling more and more on my plate!

We also ate Larb Salad, Crispy Rolls and Pad Kra Pow.  It was all very tasty.  And while you’re there take a side trip to the Oriental Best Market next door, especially if you have your kids with you.  You’ll be amazed at what’s inside!

Chao Praya Thai Cuisine
3588 Ridgeway Road 
Memphis, TN
901-366-7827