Bangkok Grill

[tommy]

any word on this little place nestled off of 17 and 80 in "jackensack" (as the menu says).

who knew there was a third thai restaurant in jackensack?

380 w. pleasantview ave

"jackensack" (i can't get enough of that), NJ 07601

201.448.6188

[tommy]

i found myself in "jackensack" today and figured i'd take one for the team.

pad thai was ketchupy and gloppy. not my favorite style by far, but i suppose some people might like it.

tom yum koong was really good.

crispy duck with tamarind sauce was a bit sweet as one might imagine. duck could have been crispier, but it was pretty good. i think the sauce killed some of the crispness, although the fat layer wasn't anywhere near completely rendered, and rendered is my preference.

pad woonsen was not the cold acidic bean thread noodle salad i was expecting, but rather a hot dish with chicken and veggies. not a bad dish overall, but it took me my surprise.

the place is attractive for a thai place in a strip mall. however, there was a pretty nasty odor when we walked in (and i imagine it stayed). smelled like, well, it smelled like pee.

2 cokes and a tea and the bill was about 39 before tip.

BYO.

[menton1]

however, there was a pretty nasty odor when we walked in (and i imagine it stayed). smelled like, well, it smelled like pee.

Wow, that takes a lot of fortitute (or is it craziness) to dine while inhaling this odor. Hope your lunch digested well......

[tommy]

it wasn't actually pee, but a off-odor. it was subtle. the average person probably wouldn't even detect it.

Edited February 28, 2004 by tommy (log)

[ghostrider]

I admire your efforts here! Thanx for the report!

[menton1]

it wasn't actually pee, but a off-odor. it was subtle. the average person probably wouldn't even detect it.

Does that make you above-average or below average?