Bangkok Village

Been a long time since I was last here, but a friend and I dropped in due to its convenient location today. I've gotta stand by my previous review.

The food is okay, but it's just okay. Again, the noise got to us: the place is small, but we were right on top of a table with one big mouth whose commentary we were treated to throughout the meal. (Seriously, people, restrain yourselves.)

Also, it would be nice to know BEFORE the check came that it's cash only under $10. Since the lunch special falls short of this cost, had I not been with my friend who could spot me a few bucks, I would have been SOL, because I did not have enough money on me.

If you want Thai in Naperville, I suggest Le Siam (or Jin 28 in a pinch if you must eat downtown). I've given this place enough chances. It's time for me to flee the village.

I was not impressed with the food here. Jeff and I ordered lunch specials, and were assured that the soup would be vegetarian. It smelled like fish, and Jeff tried a bit and said it tasted like fish too, so neither of us ate the soup.

The meal I ordered was good, but not outstanding. There are other, better Thai restaurants not far from here so I don't think I would come back.

My first review of BV was over seven years ago.  So what's new?  Well, for one, I had the seafood dumplings last night, and they were delectable.  I shall return specifically for more seafood dumplings.  For another, I think the food has improved a tad from when I first dined there (more like 15 years ago).  The service is always excellent and friendly.  It's an excellent choice on a busy night in the burbs when the popular places are teeming with people.

Seafood dumplings.  Yes.