Chon Thai

Hanging out with the Shagster and Stephen in Chandler, AZ, and they took me to their go-to Thai spot: Chon Thai. Not every meal needs to be a culinary expedition—sometimes you just want comfort food that shows up fast, fills you up, and doesn’t interrogate your spice tolerance. 😂

Appetizers are a must, so we ordered some Chicken Satay Skewers and some Pot Stickers:

Shannon always orders her faves:

• Shrimp Fried Rice (ข้าวผัดกุ้ง – Khao Pad Goong)

• Garlic Chicken Stir Fry (ไก่ผัดกระเทียม – Gai Pad Gratiem)

I got a little excited and went for:

• Chicken Prik King (ไก่ผัดพริกขิง – Gai Pad Prik Khing)

• Spicy Eggplant Stir Fry (มะเขือยาวผัดเผ็ด – Makuea Yao Pad Phet)

• And for dessert: Fried Banana with Coconut Ice Cream (กล้วยทอดกับไอศครีมมะพร้าว – Kluay Tod Gap Ice Cream Maprao)

Yes, I went all in. No regrets.

This is the kind of place that’s happy to tweak your order just how you like it. You won’t find obscure regional specialties here, but you will find familiar favorites, generous portions, and a menu that’s super approachable—especially if you’re still figuring out where you stand on the fish sauce spectrum. No shame if you’re a “mild please, extra rice, no cilantro” kind of dinner.

Perfect for weekday lunches, picky eaters, or Thai food newbies looking for something cozy and crowd-pleasing. Sometimes simple is exactly what hits the spot.