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With exotic wood birdcages and a bowed-wood ceiling that curves along the expanse like a boat bottom, the evocatively stylish décor at this Village Thai spot lends the feeling of being shipwrecked somewhere in Phuket or Koh Samui. Sadly, the food doesn’t similarly sweep patrons away. Pad Thai spring rolls, for example, are better in concept than in execution while a “crispy” duck suffers from a soggy coating that overshadows its basil-tinged flavor. A nicely balanced charred beef salad and the coconut-tinged yellow curry noodles may wash away some complaints. And in the end, such dishes combined with gentle prices go a long way in explaining why locals and students keep this isle from being deserted. — Kathleen Squires

The daily lunch special, offered until 3:30 p.m., features an entrée with a choice of free appetizers.

Reservations
Reservations are accepted only for parties of five or more.

Spicy beef salad, $7; yellow curry noodle, $9