Sawatdee Thai Restaurant

It's been several years since I've been to Sawatdee, and I had fond memories, so I was excited to be in the area during their lunch buffet. I don't know if I've been spoiled living in Los Angeles and the SF Bay area the last few years, but I was unimpressed. Keep in mind these comments are only for their lunch buffet:
- Flavors were okay
- selection was sub-par (definitely would have liked more curry options than just beef massaman)
- the veggies were on the soggy side
- pad thai was too sweet
- the best item: the chicken/veggie/rice soup. LOVED the strong ginger flavor.
- the price was right at 8.95/person

Overall we left our meal feeling kind of gross/unsatisfied, and that's not just because I stuffed my face (it is a buffet, afterall =).

finally, it would be nice to see more asian restaurants using gluten-free soy sauce. It is often the only gluten-containing ingredient in many dishes, and this simple substitution would attract a large segment of customers. Sawatdee would be smart to go this route.

At the surface, at or sub-average.

A buffet to be sure, of limited selections and more tofu dishes than this carnivore cares for.

Very good spring rolls, I'm Happy to report. Adequate for $8.95.

Not the variety or flavor of Joy's Pattaya Thai dishes which are $1 more and cooked to order--with beer & wine available, unlike here (they don't even ask you if you want a coke--just water).

Just saying...

This has been a staple of my team since our Helpdesk guy brought us here.  The flavor is magnificent.  I've only joined them for lunch (like most of my reviews), but the Pad Thai is excellent and the people are very friendly and happy to have you there.  The prices are spot on what I'd expect from a Thai Restaurant.  The only reason its not 5 stars is typically I'm needing more water/soda refills than I receive and often leave thirsty.  However, the great service, food, and price keeps me and my team coming back.