Let's preface this by saying Thai food is a favorite. So when we heard O'cha Thai Cuisine was opening at 2062 N. Damen Avenue in Bucktown, we started to count down the days. This week we had the opportunity to try them out and we were not disappointed.

What's not to love about O'cha? With the black and gray decor, the environment is cool, hip yet the owners make it warm and casual. Everything here is fresh and delicious. From the refreshing Thai iced tea to the appetizers (chicken satay, crab rangoon, egg rolls) through our entree of red curry (served with coconut milk, basil, Thai pumpkin, bamboo shoot and bell pepper) everything was cooked to perfection and served with a very warm smile.

The "I can't stop thinking about them favorite" was the crab rangoon appetizer. At O'cha crabmeat, cream cheese and celery are wrapped in a wonton pastry and served with homemade sweet and sour sauce. We finished our appetizer and wanted more.

O'cha Thai Cusine serves authentic traditional Thai appetizers (like spring rolls, egg rolls, chicken satay and shrimp dumplings) and entrees including curries, sauteed mixed vegetables, spicy basil chicken, Pad Thai, Pad See Ewe and much more. Carry out is available.

If you're looking for delicious, traditional, authentic Thai cuisine right in the neighborhood, you may want to give O'cha Thai Cuisine a try. They're currently open for lunch and dinner.

O'Cha Thai Cuisine - 2062 N. Damen Avenue- Bucktown

773-235-OCHA (6242)

Photo Credit: O'Cha Thai Cuisine.