Thai food is perfect for lunch or dinner, and is much more delicious–not to mention healthier–option than fast food. If you need a place to stop by for takeout on your way home from work, or a restaurant for a quick bite to eat on your lunch break, the food at Bangkok 54 Thai Cuisine is as filling as it is yummy.

Spice-ometer of Choice

While many people prefer their Thai food to be as spicy as can be, Thai food is plenty flavorful sans hot peppers. Because everyone’s palate is different, at Bangkok 54, you can choose your preferred level of spiciness. Spice levels range from a zero to to a nine, and vary in spiciness from absolute no hot peppers used in preparation, all the way to “911 Hot!” Thai Hot is a great level for those who like it spicy, but not too spicy, and American Hot is great for those who want to satisfy their craving for spicy food but can’t handle too much heat.

Say “Yes” to the Soup

Thailand and Thai cooking is famous for its soup, and the soup at Bangkok 54 is no exception. The Tom Yum Noodle Soup is a classic, and is loaded with egg noodles, ground chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, cilantro, and green onions–this soup is hot and sour. Another awesome soup choice that’s on the menu is the Duck Soup, which has boneless duck in a special broth with rice noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, and green onion for $11.95. They also have the traditional Tom Kha and Wonton soups, too.

Favorite Chef Specials

The chef specials at a restaurant are always a safe bet, especially if you’re new to Thai food and aren’t sure what to order. For an interesting combination of sizzling shrimp, scallops, squid, and mussels with onion and celery, all within a delicious curry sauce and served with jasmine rice, try the Deep Sea Sizzling Combo. Or, for something more meaty, the Crying Tiger Steak Lovers with marinated beef, zucchini, asparagus, mixed veggies, jasmine rice, and Thai dipping sauce is an amazing choice. There are also plenty of chicken, pork, curry, and rice and noodle options too. If you’re a vegetarian, there’s a whole section on the menu for you.

What the Fans Say

The best way to judge a restaurant is often by reviews from previous restaurant patrons. And, at Bangkok 54 Thai Cuisine, all the reviews are outstanding. Reportedly, this restaurant has the best Pad Thai is all of San Antonio, the drunken noodles are to die for, and the Thai tea is sweet and smooth. Additionally, the service is impeccable, and the prices are right on–not as expensive as a steakhouse, but not uber-cheap, either. The portions are big and filling, and the food is incredibility authentic. The desserts are also out of the this world, and if you go, you must try the bananas wrapped in spring roll dough– a big enough portion to share, this is one of the most unique desserts you’ll ever try.