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A Harmony of sweet, salty, sour and spicy foods work in harmony to create an explosion of flavor in the mouth at Marnee Thai.

I recommend to start off with the delicate and light Miang Kum. Wrap your own spinach leaves with onions, ginger, lime wedges, dried shrimp, peanuts, toasted coconut, and a tangy, herbed sauce.

There is nothing angelic about the Spicy Angel Wings. They are absolutely sinful but worth every bite. Chicken wings are deep-fried and sauteed with chili-garlic sauce and topped with crisp basil.

For the main course I would stay away from the Green Curry as I found it to be a little bland compared to the spices of the other dishes. The Chan Pad Poo or spicy crab noodles is a dish that should not be missed. The unique flavors of sauce, spices and the crab combine to add an extra burst of flavor to the palate then the more traditional Pad Thai noodle dish.

It was hard to believe that the buzz around San Francisco is that Tommy’s has some of the best Mexican food around town. The atmoshere is worth a visit but for the price I would just head there for the margaritas after dining somewhere else.

The bar was packed with hungry people waiting for a table. The echo and laughter from the dining areas lingered throughout while many large parties filled the long tables.

The tortilla chips were average, but there was something missing in the salsa. There was an overpowering tomato based flavor in everything I ate including the salsa. The chile relleno was more like “pepper parmigiana” with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. The Mexican flavors were lacking.

Tommy’s is a great place for a large group, but if quality is what you prefer there are many great Mexican restaurants elsewhere in San Francisco.

The biggest, cheapest and tastiest bowl of Pho that I have had in the city.