Even the raw cabbage had its place as a counterpoint to the hot peppers. Thai Palace has always been one of the top Thai restaurants in Milwaukee, and since Thai Royal closed a few months ago, it is likely the best. The glittery decor features gilded woodcarvings and sequined, pictorial kalagas on the walls. The service is authentic Thai, discrete and attentive. The appetizers are always good.
Lime juice marinates the beef.
Some area restaurants have over-Americanized the dish, but this is the authentic version. The menu mentions straw mushrooms as an ingredient but they are the fresh, domestic variety. It is excellent. The curries stand out and bear little resemblance to the commercial pastes used at many restaurants. It includes soup, appetizers, rice and at least four entrees.