Munch Bistro - Thai With A Twist

Excellent Thai restaurant combining traditional Thai with a modern twist. I had Chicken Tom Kha Soup & Lemongrass Prawns which were fantastic! Portions are generous & dishes are well balanced. I also loved their Grilled Brussels Sprouts Appetizer that are made with an excellent blend of Thai spices- these are a must try! Can't wait to be back & try their extensive craft beer & cocktail selection. Such a gem for this neighborhood!!

So famously amongst my friends, I'm the one who tends to shy away from "fusion" restaurants. I obnoxiously tout myself as a purist, comparing local dishes to that which I've had when I've traveled abroad, scoffing when the bratwurst isn't as good as it is in Berlin, the tacos pale in comparison to those I can get for $0.40USD at Taqueria la Hormiga in Puerto Vallarta, or the pad see ew is nowhere near as flavorful as it is in Bangkok. And yet, this place is five stars for me. Almost inexplicably. But they did something that most don't do. They got the basic formula correct. You see, I find that fusion usually pays attention to half of the recipe. They take an unimaginative burrito and add interesting Filipino spices. They take a boring hamburger and throw bone marrow on top of it. They start with plain ramen, and add something weird. And they call it fusion. What I realized when eating at Munch was this. Both sides of the equation were balanced. Take the yellow curry away from the cheeseburger, and it's still a gourmet cheeseburger. Excellent brioche, top-grade beef, perfectly cooked, rich Havarti cheese... and THEN they added a yellow curry that could ALSO stand alone for its quality. The raviolis, again, were comparable to that at a fine Italian restaurant, then the sauce was red curry, which again was fantastic in and of itself. The Thai shrimp flatbreads, yet again, would be delicious bar food on its own, yet the fat prawns and multilayered Thai flavors added to the equation... they just work. You could separate out the Thai flavors and the American dishes and double the size of the menu and they'd all stand alone. That's what makes this place unique, to me... they concern themselves with both sides of the culinary equation, and the result is fusion that doesn't compromise either the foundational dish nor the infusion of Thai goodness. Honestly, a very pleasant surprise, from a fusion skeptic, to put it mildly. Though maybe I shouldn't put it mildly... I prefer my food like I like my men, a little spicy.

Very good foods, everything is delicious. Very nice & clean place. Staffs are professional & friendly. Good experience!! Highly recommended 👍👍👍

Super delicious! Very kind team as well. I love their Tom Kha. Will visit again.

Great affordable food, knowledgeable, accommodating staff. Beautiful ambiance, clean and Im from out of town hope to come back again. I wish you well MUNCH BISTRO Chad!