(SAIPAN)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/wild-bills-bar-and-grill-saipan
(GUAM)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/wild-bills-ii-hagatna
http://www.yelp.com/biz/wild-thai-cuisine-tamuning
UPDATE OCTOBER 2009: Guam Food Guy reviews Wild Thai Cuisine!
Wild Thai Cuisine has opened for business in the former Andaman Thai location next to OP Bakery in the Monticello Plaza. It is owned by the same folks who have Wild Bill's in Saipan and Wild Bill's Bar in Tamuning. They are having their "soft opening" period for the next few weeks.
I stopped by one night and talked to owner Somjai about her menu, which is replete with enticingly vivid food photos and contains a few appetizers and entrees you don't often see here, such as Tod Mun Plar (fish cake mixed with curry paste) or Koong Sarong (shrimp wrapped with bacon and wonton dough, then fried). An unusual entree is Stir Fried Clams (made with oyster sauce and Thai spices) and looks like something worth trying.
The dining room retains the same look and feel of Andaman, however Somjai has posted some marvelous Thai photo art that depict the people and beautiful scenery of Thailand.
I ordered the above-mentioned Koong Sarong appetizer ($10), Pad Thai with Chicken ($8), and Green Curry with Pork ($8), along with an Asahi, though I yearned for a Singha. They didn't have Thai Coffee or Tea when I was there last week, though it may be available now. The Koong Sarong comes with a homemade sweet chili dipping sauce. For a deep fried dish, this was pretty good...after all,bacon-wrapped shrimp is a popular combo, though I prefer it teppan style. Still, with the crisp wrapper and sweet chili sauce, this was not bad at all.
The Pad Thai was substantial and fresh-tasting. Unfortunately, the menu doesn't have a combination option available other than a Seafood Combination Pad Thai. I wanted a combo of chicken and shrimp and the friendly and engaging server (still new at restaurant serving) didn't know that I could have it my way. I found this out from Somjai during our conversation albeit for an additional charge.
The Green Curry with Pork was really good, filled with fresh chilies, eggplant, long beans, bamboo shoots, eggplant and lots of tender sliced pork. I ordered medium heat for both dishes and frankly, it could have been a little bit hotter. There are condiments on the table that can add more spice to the dish if you like.
I really think they'll do alright, since they have restaurant and bar experience as well as a confident attitude forged by business acumen. Somjai wants to be sure the food is properly prepared and that customers are satisfied. They are open for lunch from 11am- 2:30pm and dinner is served from 6-9:30pm, Monday - Saturday.
"Guam Food Guy" Ken Stewart's review of Wild Bill's on Saipan:
Wild Thai Cuisine has opened for business in the former Andaman Thai location next to OP Bakery in the Monticello Plaza. It is owned by the same folks who have Wild Bill's in Saipan and Wild Bill's Bar in Tamuning. They are having their "soft opening" period for the next few weeks.
I stopped by one night and talked to owner Somjai about her menu, which is replete with enticingly vivid food photos and contains a few appetizers and entrees you don't often see here, such as Tod Mun Plar (fish cake mixed with curry paste) or Koong Sarong (shrimp wrapped with bacon and wonton dough, then fried). An unusual entree is Stir Fried Clams (made with oyster sauce and Thai spices) and looks like something worth trying.
The dining room retains the same look and feel of Andaman, however Somjai has posted some marvelous Thai photo art that depict the people and beautiful scenery of Thailand.
I ordered the above-mentioned Koong Sarong appetizer ($10), Pad Thai with Chicken ($8), and Green Curry with Pork ($8), along with an Asahi, though I yearned for a Singha. They didn't have Thai Coffee or Tea when I was there last week, though it may be available now. The Koong Sarong comes with a homemade sweet chili dipping sauce. For a deep fried dish, this was pretty good...after all,bacon-wrapped shrimp is a popular combo, though I prefer it teppan style. Still, with the crisp wrapper and sweet chili sauce, this was not bad at all.
The Pad Thai was substantial and fresh-tasting. Unfortunately, the menu doesn't have a combination option available other than a Seafood Combination Pad Thai. I wanted a combo of chicken and shrimp and the friendly and engaging server (still new at restaurant serving) didn't know that I could have it my way. I found this out from Somjai during our conversation albeit for an additional charge.
The Green Curry with Pork was really good, filled with fresh chilies, eggplant, long beans, bamboo shoots, eggplant and lots of tender sliced pork. I ordered medium heat for both dishes and frankly, it could have been a little bit hotter. There are condiments on the table that can add more spice to the dish if you like.
I really think they'll do alright, since they have restaurant and bar experience as well as a confident attitude forged by business acumen. Somjai wants to be sure the food is properly prepared and that customers are satisfied. They are open for lunch from 11am- 2:30pm and dinner is served from 6-9:30pm, Monday - Saturday.
"Guam Food Guy" Ken Stewart's review of Wild Bill's on Saipan:
I ordered the Gai Kra Praow (Chicken with Sweet Basil), Pad Thai, and was given a sample of their signature fresh rolls (Summer Rolls) which were mixed bean thread noodles and vegetables with shrimp, served with peanut sauce. The rolls were awesome...not just great tasting, especially when dipped in the hot, as in warmed, spicy peanut sauce with generous chopped nuts floating atop, but also great in stature and number. There were eight halves that each seemed to be about as big as the regular-sized ones I'm used to getting. I ate what I could, and brought the rest to the staff at my hotel.
The Pad Thai was pretty good, too, and I portioned half for take-out. I really enjoyed the Gai Kra Praow. I had this dish Thai Style, with the fried egg on top. It was as good as I've had at my favorite Guam Thai restaurants, with nice red bell peppers and fragrant basil infused throughout. It has to be one of my favorite Thai dishes...certainly an aromatic delight for me!
Wild Bill's is open for breakfast, too, and serves Omelettes, Pork Chops, Chamorro Breakfasts, Beef Tapa, Breakfast Steaks, Pancakes, French Toast, Hash Browns,and Fried Rice. Their phone number is (670) 233-3372 for take-out and they are open from 7am-10pm.
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