3 blocks 1 block Strange place for a Thai restaurant. The building is a modern, glassy contraption that seems a more likely home to an ultrahip architectural firm or PR agency than an ethnic restaurant. But Thai Taste used to be run by superchef Annie Wong of Liberty fame, a woman of modern tastes. She's left the Thai Taste reins to other members of her family, and they've done well in her absence, though the pastel colors of the space do need updating. In the chicken coconut soup, cilantro and chiles are tamed by coconut milk, achieving a perfect combination of sweet, sour, salty and spicy, the balance all Thai food aspires to.
Culinary sensibilities are still Siamese, though, especially the excellent curry dishes.
Be sure to tell the excellent, gracious service how hot you want your food spiced. They are very receptive to heat adjustments. Tell us what you think.