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This is one of my early reviews. I knew less and wrote less and generally they are not as detailed as my later reviews. As…

Let me start this off by saying I love Thai food. However I'm very picky with it because of two reasons:

1. It's very easy to mess it up and end up with something really lackluster.
2. I'm not a big fan of coconut and that's an ingredient that's used in many dishes. I tend to avoid those, unless I have it from a trusted source that the coconut in a particular dish isn't excessive.

That said, I do like trying new Thai places. We came to Mukada for dinner in May of 2012 for my mom's birthday. She'd heard about it from a Thai coworker who said that she ate here whenever she wanted a taste of home. That was enough of a recommendation for me, so off we went!

The decor was a bit odd. It looks almost like a cross between what I imagine a diner in Thailand would look like and a proper fancy pants restaurant. It wasn't bad though, and it was clearly well maintained.

The staff was very nice and cheerful and I enjoyed their enthusiasm. They acted as if they really excited about having us there. That kind of welcome and attentive service is always appreciated. On to the meal!