Review #72 - Gingergrass Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant

Gingergrass Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant
Variety: Thai/Vietnamese
Address: 1284 Barrington Street
Date Visited: Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Orders: Pineapple Curry combo, Peanut Curry combo

Taste: 7 + 8 = 15/20
Portion Size: 7 + 6 = 13/20
Presentation: 7 + 7 = 14/20
Value: 6 + 6 = 12/20
Service: 7 + 7 = 14/20
Bonus: -
Minus: 2
Final Grade: 66% (Satisfactory)

(Scoring: 100% to 140% = Exceptional, 85% to 99% = Excellent, 67% to 84% = Good, 60% to 66% = Satisfactory, 50% to 59% = Marginal, 0% to 49% = Poor, -40% to -1% = Abysmal)

Notes: I'd had the food several times when my colleagues ordered take-out and it was always very tasty, so we decided to stop by for an in-person taste test. I really wish we hadn't.

It's hard to think of a polite way to say that this place is a bit of a dump has seen better days. Ok, I guess it wasn't that hard. It's a little tired. It feels like you're sitting and eating in a stranger's living room - and they're sitting there staring at you, hoping you'll get the hint and get out. The atmosphere isn't exactly what I'd call welcoming. And the bathroom...oh man. Just. Don't. Do. It.

That said, the food was pretty tasty - not the best Thai in town, but enjoyable nonetheless. The portion sizes weren't huge, but there was just enough to stop us from going across the street to grab a slice of pizza afterwards. The presentation was nothing special, and neither was the service. So given all of that, the price wasn't right.

We weren't blown away, and we were certainly uncomfortable. That's not a winning combination. So for that, we have to dock a couple of points.

Final Verdict: An uncomfortable visit, but the food is decent - stick to take-out.