To me the best item at Bangkok which has been carried over to Thai Stop is the Thai style Hot and Sour Soup. This soup is so complex and flavorful I think it is worth a visit to Thai Stop if you have never tried it. This comes in either individual servings or a family style hot pot, and is served with chicken and over a dozen other ingredients (this is Lida's recipe). Out of all the Thai restaurants I have tried across the country (literally from Seattle to Orlando) I have never encountered a soup quite like this one , and it is one of my all time favorite Thai dishes.

Thom ka gai

Another favorite soup of mine is Thom Ka Gai (coconut chicken soup) that is full of Thai spices and flavor, although it is not at all spicy hot unless it is requested that way. This soup only comes in a large serving (which is the same size as the hot pot shown in the photo of the hot and sour soup). It is probably large enough to be a meal for some appetites, but not for mine. The chicken, though, comes in a substantial portion.

Lemongrass tofu

Lemongrass Tofu was another one of my favorite items at Bangkok, and it was very good when I tried it at Thai Stop. I like the tofu version, but it also comes with chicken or other meats if preferred. To me the flavor of the sauce and the fresh vegetables are what make the dish special. It can be either mild or spicy, but the "default" on it seems to be pretty spicy.

Pad gra prao

Pad Gra Prao (made with basil) is one of the better dishes I have discovered since I started going to Thai Stop. Like the lemongrass tofu, I think one of the reasons I like the one here is that the quanity and variety of fresh vegetables served (regardless of the meat chosen) seems much greater than at most restaurants. The basil flavor was quite good, but I can say the same at most other Thai restaurants. I really think that if you appreciate good quality fresh vegetables, a trip to Thai Stop should definitely be considered. Also I am not always happy with the tofu at restaurants, but I really enjoyed the tofu here.

Yum neua

The Yum Neua, or beef salad, sounded interesting, and it turned to to have very fresh vegetables with good quality. The flavor, though, was not quite as vibrant as I have had with other Thai salads.

Yellow chicken curry

Yellow Chicken Curry is one of the mildest Thai curries I have tasted, but it has one of the best flavors of any I have tasted. I do not remember if I have sampled all the curries at Bangkok and/or Thai Stop over the years, but I know the yellow one is the curry my family likes and always orders. One reason I do not try the curries more often is that I usually prefer the vegetable dishes (such as the ones already described). One good thing about Thai food, though, is that there is something for just about everybody.

Kang Kua, or pineapple curry with chicken

Kang Kua, or pineapple curry with chicken is sweeter than the yellow curry and seemed to be less spicy, but has a good flavor for those who like it mild. This curry is only served at dinner, though (after 3 p.m.). It is also available with shrimp.

Crispy chicken with tamarin sauce

The Crispy Chicken with Tamarin Sauce is something I waited to try until after I had sampled a number of other dishes because I thought this one would be "American style" (as some of the dishes at the "old" Bangkok seemed to be). I was surprised, though, that this turned out to be one of my favorite dishes, and seemed to live up to the standards of Thai style cooking fairly well. It had very good chicken (as has always been the case at both Thai Stop and Bangkok), and this was probably the best feature of the dish. The breading seemed very Asian style (like ones I have tried in other good Asian restaurants), and was the feature that most surprised me with its quality. The sauce was very sweet and I would guess was not truly authentic, but this did not detract very much from the overall dish (and I liked the flavor of the sauce).

The kitchen can sometimes cook dishes by special request, and in the past I have been able to order special dishes such as Vietnamese canh chua. Other Thai dishes may also be available, and when I have had non-menu items they have always been excellent. The menu is streamlined so they can prepare food quickly, but if I did not find what I wanted I would make a special request (and I think in many cases they will be able to prepare it).