Thai Connection - Cuenca

Amazing pad thai and friendly staff. Do recommend Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–15 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishe... read more Amazing pad thai and friendly staff. Do recommend Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–15 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Thai Fried Rice, Primavera Rolls

I can't say enough about how wonderful Thai Connection is. Vera and Ronny are incredibly warm and accommodating hosts. It's on my list of weekly stops as I feel... read more I can't say enough about how wonderful Thai Connection is. Vera and Ronny are incredibly warm and accommodating hosts. It's on my list of weekly stops as I feel right at home every time I walk through the door. Not only does the Thai Connection serve the best Asian food in town, Vera takes the time to tailor it to my dietary needs.

I looked for this place based on raving reviews but turns out to be VERY AVERAGE, verging on mediocre. The menu is a short list of food, a good sign that a chef... read more I looked for this place based on raving reviews but turns out to be VERY AVERAGE, verging on mediocre. The menu is a short list of food, a good sign that a chef/cook masters their craft.. The listings are comfort Thai foods, commonly found in many eateries outside Thailand. (Regional specialities would be a treasure) These comfort foods, if prepared well would make lovely dining indeed. Here, there’s the familiar Thai flavor but needed help to be brought out. There are serious misses . “Thai spring rolls” are very simple to prepare. But here, they were neither Thai nor anything else really. Though eatable, they were UNSEASONED. Spring rolls should be flavorful by themselves!!! The skin wrapper tastes starchy, which indicates they dried out during storage. The dipping sauce DID NOT add anything: it’s sweet side and lacking the crunch of peanuts. *It was rescued only when I asked for the Thai hot sauce, which has all the fortified Thai flavor. BIG FAUX PAS: No Fresh Rolls. It’s unheard of for a Thai eatery!!! The mixed vegetables stir fry (Salteado Vegetales Mixto) with choice shrimps: had the familiar Thai flavor: mildly sweet soy sauce base, dash of chili and pepper, sprinkle of sesame seeds; BUT lacks the aromatic spices (ground mix of galangal, kafir, lemongrass, coriander seeds); Medium heat was very mild! **Had it not been for my request for them to add ginger, it would have been a flat dish. The eatery itself has a very pleasant ambiance. It’s well lit front the natural light coming through the glass facade. Service was very good. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian options: Any of the dishes can be meatless but ask Dietary restrictions: Some vegetarian options

This place serves the best Thai food I have had in years and is truly a hidden gem in Cuenca. I highly recommend visiting if you haven't already. read more This place serves the best Thai food I have had in years and is truly a hidden gem in Cuenca. I highly recommend visiting if you haven't already.

This Asian restaurant in South America is one of the best we've tried since arriving in late February. The owner, a woman from Thailand, adds an authentic touch... read more This Asian restaurant in South America is one of the best we've tried since arriving in late February. The owner, a woman from Thailand, adds an authentic touch to the experience.