Located where the old BC Pen used to be. Food's OK for the most part, but the attempt to exploit the "prison" concept as a sort of tourist eatery is so tacky. Believe it or not, the servers all wear striped shirts. At least they got rid of the ball and chain washroom keys. And the booths were recently replaced and are somewhat more comfortable. Most of the dishes are fairly good, but I had one of the worst spinach salads ever--wilted greens beyond belief. Soup's pretty good, though. And service is friendly.

Some of the best Thai food in the lower mainland--not that I'm an expert (although I've eaten at many).. And iin a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere. I've been going there regularly since it opened, and my favorite dishes are: (1) Red Curry--with a unique, anise or fennel flavour. (2) Rice Soup: I keep craving more of that fresh ginger and garlic mix. (3) Spinach with garlic sauce. Wow! Too small as a meal on it's own, but I just love the smoky tasting beans they use in it. (4) The other 3 currys--Green (when it's not too oily), Yellow, and Matsoman are out of sight. Good spring rolls too. And the chicken soup they serve with the combination dishes tastes almost....Jewish.