Pi's Thai Cuisine

On the look-out for James of Phi's Thai. To all the fans of James who used to be the wok chef at the Hazel Park location, be on the lookout for where he ends up. Where James goes, so goes my taste-buds. The man is a wok artiste! I have heard a rumor he is starting his own restauraurnt somewhere around 15 and Mound. I hope that is true. I am in Sales and I cover most of Metro-Detroi Suburbs. Phi's Thai was the best I have ever had and James was a major part of that dynamic. I wish him much sucess whereever he goes. He will be missed until such time he emerges. ROBES…

What a major loss. To start off, I have been eating Pi's Thai for about 5 years now, switching between the Sterling Heights and Hazel Park location. I preferred going to Hazel Park because of James the cook, who in my mind is a better cook than Mr. Pi. The portions and the hospitality at the Hazel park location were much greater than the restaurant on 16 mile and Dequindre. Unfortunately, James and his staff are no longer working at Mr. Pi's restaurant in Hazel Park. So, I did some research and talked to James. I found out he is in Thailand right now, will be back in September, and is opening up his own Thai restaurant somewhere on 15 and Mound area. I am so excited, and I can't wait. I just thought I would let everyone know. Mr. Pi lost the key to his success in my opinion. PASS IT ON!…

FRom the begining. Before Pi's was Pi's it was a cheap burger joint. I lived in the neighborhood. When the cheap burger joint closed, the building went unused for a short period of time. Then a couple were to be seen inside, making repairs, Eventually the doors opened and Pi's Thai Cuisine was born. I have never had Thai before, and a friend and I decided to try it. We were amazed. The bursts of flavor and heat and sweetness combined to perfection. I was hooked. Since then I have tried many other Thai places, some good, others terrible, but NONE matches Pi's combinations and style and so far NO OTHER has even come close to Pi's Tom yum soup.

I had moved to Texas some years back and lived there for two years. I would dream of Pi's and my eventual return. Once back in Michigan, A #9 Pad Ped (medium), and a Tom Yum Soup from Pi's was top on my priority to do list.…

OH mY God it's Hot!. I'm eating it right now, and it's great! But be careful, medium plus is about as hot as any sane person should go. Even medium hot is really too hot - but unlike almost every other Thai restaurant the heat does not mask the flavor and it's not just a bunch of pepper seeds thrown in as an after thought.

I ordered #7 with shrimp and Tom Yum with chicken, both are excellent.

I used to order food almost exclusively from SukhoThai, but that has quickly changed. I think I'll go with medium next time.…