Most of the dishes I’ve tried here are good, and some are rather unique. For instance, their basil chicken entree is delightful.

But by far, the dish I frequent Iyara for is the Heavenly Beef, a dish starring rich, delectably flavored and tender pieces of beef. For me this dish has pushed other Thai restaurants to the sidelines, which is interesting because ‘Heavenly Beef’ is not Thai in the tradition that you normally expect to find in a Thai restaurant, so much as an indulgence of a good chef.

The rice noodles and Tom Yum dishes are also good, comparable to most good Thai restaurants.

The restaurant itself is stylish and hip. Even the restrooms are very well decorated.

For a single price of between $170 to $250 per person (depending on the night), you can experience a casual 4 1/2 hour culinary prix fix adventure unlike any you’ve had.

After a charming tour of the Herb Farm’s quietly vibrant premises, guests are seated for an unforgettable meal: a nine course parade of exquisite flavors with pairings of expertly chosen and abundant wines. To whet your appetite, you are started off with a glass of nice champagne steeped with your choice of a fresh herb from the garden, such as a chocolate mint. The courses feature an artistic tapestry of locally grown herbs and spices, regional game, fruits and vegetables, all wonderfully woven together with world-wide inspirations. The dishes are small, but they are tastefully tremendous, and they don’t seem to end until you are satisfyingly well fed, and your eyes are a-flutter to the drifting sounds of the live Spanish guitarist, who is deftly plucking away at the Beatles (or whatever classic tunes guests happen to have requested of him).

Lose all of your aversions and predilections. From asparagus to zucchini, guests will marvel at all things served at the Herb Farm with renewed appreciation.