Oh Tai's! I'm sure my Southeast Asian Yelpers may disagree or agree with me but I love it here!I had always been wary of this place that is located on Temple University's campus but after joining a student organization for Southeast Asians (Cambodian, Vietnamese, Thai, Laotian, etc), I came to learn that the members had high standards for the Asian food they bought and businesses they supported. Of course, I disagreed with their nitpicking but maybe because I love food and don't mind if something is a bit burnt or lacking one sprinkle of spices. One day I asked my friends in the org. what the best Asian food joint at Temple was and there was an astounding number of recommendations for Tai's!I can't believe I never stopped to eat here until I was a senior! What the heck indeed! There is a reason as to why there's a constant line and people picking up take-out orders even when it's freezing cold out (I am one of those hungry suckers waiting for my food because it's worth it). Tai and her family (I'm assuming) are so sweet and friendly and hustle to whip out your food. I constantly crave their bourbon chicken. However, in my opinion, the portions can be A LOT.I often have to give half of my food to my boyfriend since there's so much. My only complaint is that sometimes Tai's gives you too much protein and not enough rice. However, my Asian brethren can agree that nowhere gives you enough rice! $7.50 with no tax for a hefty portion of mouthwatering marinated chicken in a bourbon sauce with a decent amount of broccoli and rice? Hell YES. It's convenient that it's located by the Tech as you can walk there and sit somewhere to inhale your food if you can't sit outside at the strip. I also recommend their bubble tea, especially the Thai Tea. If I choked while drinking that and died, my family and friends will at least find solace that I died doing what I loved: drinking quality bubble (I may be a liiiittle dramatic). 10/10. I will miss you, Tai's. (Featured is my leftover bourbon chicken. That's more than half the chicken they gave me!)
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