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We've only eaten at the Kitsilano branch of Khai Thai, and then only for take-away. But the food has generally been great. Recommended that you stick with the various curries (Panang is especially good) and the pad thai -- these offer good value and are always tasty. The grilled beef and meat dishes have sometimes been more problematic, meagre and a bit chewy on some occasions. Kalamari is tasty but on the small side. Friendly service with minimal English, and VERY fast turnaround times for pickup, sometimes as little as 5 minutes or so. You probably won't be disappointed if you are in the mood for fast, unpretentious Thai. Lunch specials are a particularly good deal, as you get a number of extras (spring rolls, etc.) for the same price as the entrees -- try to eat there in the middle of the day!
We've been going to Golden Ocean for several years, and we rarely leave dissatisfied. The barbeque pork buns and sticky rice are favourites. The green dishes are good but rather more expensive. The food compares very well with some very much more expensive dim sum places around Vancouver that we've eaten at. If you're sensitive to MSG you might want to watch out, but otherwise the food is very tasty. Also very child-friendly. Be prepared for very crowded, noisy ambience at most times of the day!
We've been going to Kam's Place for a couple of years regularly, and it never fails to please. Dishes are tasty and very generous in their portions. Lots to take home! The level of spice varies a lot, and the server was helpful in pointing this out to us. The owner even gave us a set of ceramic bowls for our new baby, which was unexpected since we don't know him at all! Recommended.