Village Chronicles

There is a new restaurant in town that is well worth checking out.

Montri Thai Restaurant

2s535 Route 59

Warrenville

(630) 836-9774

Hours: Sunday thru Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Montri Thai offers lunch specials for $7.25 that include the soup of the day and choice of a fresh spring roll served with a delightful plum sauce or an egg roll with sweet and sour sauce.

The lunch specials were a little tricky to understand. From the selections offered, the first decision was an appetizer; then you choose your protein and then select a preparation of choice. A wonderful selection of desserts is also included. Rely on the wait staff to help you navigate the options.

On the regular menu, the Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura appetizer cannot be beat. The batter is light, and the selection of vegetables is incredible. We shared one and that was just enough so that we had room for the main dishes.

The selections are designated as spicy on the menu by a pepper. Just ask the server to adjust the heat up or down according to your taste.

Entrees range in price from $8.95 to $22.95 (Sea Bass), and in that range is Warrenville Duck, seasoned boneless duck and sautéed shrimp stir-fried with mixed vegetable in light sweet gravy and a touch of brandy served on a sizzling plate for $14.95.

The cashew chicken had a pepper, but upon request to tone it down, it was just right and was delicious. The stir-fried slices of chicken came with snow peas, mushrooms, carrots, and pineapple.

The menu offers a wide selection that is likely to appeal to almost any diner’s taste.

The attention to presentation is worth noting. The visual effect creates a feast for your eyes. Portions are generous.

Montri Thai offers dine-in, carryout, delivery, and catering. The restaurant uses no MSG.

Montri Thai is awarded three acorns (out of four).

 

 

We tried a new venue today, the lunch special buffet at Union Station Restaurant in the Wyndham Hotel, 3000 Warrenville Rd. (Lisle). We thought this would be a fun place for you to try during the hectic shopping, decorating, baking, and cooking days to come.

The buffet includes soup, a salad bar, make-your-own sandwiches, five hot entrees, dessert, and drinks. All of the above for $10, plus tax and gratuity.

The buffet is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on weekdays, excluding Dec. 24, 25, and . The menu changes every day.