(801) 456-8424
7 N 400 W
Salt Lake City,
UT
84101
40.7702
-111.9027
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
What People Are Saying About Thaifoon Taste Of Asia
The Editor
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The Scene – Dramatic lighting, cozy booths, bamboo plants and a waterfall create a sense of calm and help mask the bustle of this popular restaurant. Well-meaning but overzealous waiters hover, sometimes rushing the experience and interrupting the vibe. – – The Food – While not traditionally Thai, dishes are appealing and include many Asian staples: chicken satay, coconut shrimp, spring rolls and dumplings. Seared ahi tuna starter is dusted with Cajun spices, and when combined with fresh ginger and soy-mustard sauce, is perfectly zingy. Salads with papaya, shrimp and…
12/26/08
fancy but not very good Thai food... more Asian fusion with emphasis on fusion
by katasurfer
There is a saying in Thai... very pretty, but not very satisfying when kissed... That fully describes Thaifoon... very 'watered down" Thai food, in fact I did not get an authentic Thai food note in any dish I have eaten there. But again very pretty, high quality service, but don't come here for your favorite Thai dishes, you will be disappointed. I brought some Thai business clients here and they laughed at how they could call this 'Thai Food"...
- Pros: pretty place & great location
- Cons: Thai food
12/09/08
Service: Meh. Food: Mmm!
by hookmeup
I've only been there twice (one time was on my birthday and we got a free chocolate souflee, heavenly!) but I do expect to go back. Their sushi is delicious and the appetizer that's like a lettuce-wrap-thing is divine! Although both times, our waitress was really rude, and this last time she acted as if every question (about the menu/food) was a personal inconvenience to her and everyone she knew... sometimes people forget that their attitude reflects on their tip ;) Aside from that, it was good!
- Pros: food, ambience
- Cons: seating, lighting, service
05/19/08
one word: AMAZING!
by foodobsessedmom
My husband and I did the Dine-Around thing at Thaifoon. We both the got Spicy Tuna Roll for the appetizer which was AMAZING! It was a plateful and really big rolls- we weren't expecting so much so it was nice. (They are pretty spicy though so watch out.) I got the Beef and Broccoli for my entree. It was delicious. The waitress said it was made from filet mignon and it definitely tasted like it- tender, like butter. It tasted charbroiled or something (as did the broccoli) which was a nice surprise. Nicely portioned with good amounts of both beef and broccoli. My husband got the Honey Walnut Shrimp. It was amazing!! and I was jealous by the end of dinner. The walnuts were candied and delicious and the sauce was sweet but savory and just hands down scrumptious! (I'm definitely getting it next time.) We both got the banana-filled tempura egg rolls. Again, we were pleasantly surprised by the portion- it was HUGE. It's a big egg-roll looking thing cut in half and plated very nicely with a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on the side. The roll was nestled on top of a creamy whipped cream and the plate was drizzled with caramel. Fresh strawberries with a delectable strawberry glaze was also on the side. Definitely go during the Dine-Around promotion- for only $30 a person you get a 3 course dinner with amazing portions and stellar quality. The only drawback was that they sat us right next to where the waiters get their water pitchers and extra plates- probably a safety hazard since we had a high chair in the middle of the aisle. But other than that- amazing!
- Pros: Great quality of food, Great portion-size
- Cons: A little loud, Specialty drinks don't come virgin
The Details on Thaifoon Taste Of Asia
Save Time:
Weekends are busy, and reservations are not accepted. But if you call ahead, they'll put your name on the waiting list.
Parking:
Park in the Gateway lot, but remember to get validation if you've been there longer than an hour. Enter on 400 West and 200 South.
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