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The newest addition to the Central Ave. restaurant row is a sweet and sassy Thai noodle shop called Sen Yai Sen Lek. Offering both the street food of Bangkok and Isaan sticky dishes of Northeastern Thailand, the menu strives for authenticity and simplicity. The owners are big on local producers and sustainability.
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WHAT THE CRITICS SAY
Critics' Scoring
Scores will be assigned based on a 0-100 scale broken down as follows:
100 = Perfect
90 = Excellent
80 = Very Good
70 = Good, not Great
60 = High Average
50 = Average
40 = Low Average
30 = Disappointing
20 = Nearly Without Merit
10 = Poor
00 = Worthless
87
Twin Cities Eats
12/12/08
So, I have to say that I was really thrilled by my experience at Sen Yai Sen Lek; much happier in their dining room than in the basement at King & I and now I think I might try Pad Thai again.
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86
StarTribune | Rick Nelson
02/11/09
Co-owner Joe Hatch-Surisook takes his culinary cues from both Bangkok street fare and the sense memories of his mother's cooking, which means that much of his tightly focused and affordable menu (nothing tops $12) is unlike anything else available in the Twin Cities.
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85
City Pages | James Norton
10/10/08
Tender marinated flank steak dominated a field of mint, cilantro, green onion, and toasted rice powder. The flavor threw elbows: It was unexpectedly spicy, acidic, and herbally fragrant.
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80
Pioneer Press | Kathie Jenkins
02/18/09
The ingredients are fresh, and the staff is knowledgeable, so when they offer suggestions, you should listen.
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80
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine | Steven Brown
01/09
Then again, who wouldn't want a family place with great food, a farm-to-table commitment, and reasonable prices to match? The fact that it is an ethnic Thai restaurant really sets it apart from the crowd.
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78
Heavy Table | Katie Cannon
05/21/09
The ingredients are fresh, crisp vegetables are abundant, and dishes well prepared; the only let-down is the beef, which could stand to be more tender.
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BUZZ
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Best New Restaurants
03/2009
The name means "big noodle, little noodle" and warm sincerity veritably emanates from this family-run place featuring unique inexpensive offerings of Thai fare that you will crave.
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- No Smoking
- Kid-friendly
- Outdoor dining
- Wine and beer only
- Late night dining
- No alcohol
- Entertainment
- Wheelchair accessible
- No credit cards
- No personal checks
- Notable
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