BAMBOO PENNY'S : EATING OUT

                    

A brand new restaurant just joined the KC food scene Bamboo Penny's. An amazing chef-driven restaurant of Chef Penny Mufuka of  KC Thai fame! It was so much fun to attend the soft opening of the restaurant before it opens its doors to the public this Saturday. We love Thai food and we love Chef Penny! She is one of my favorite boss ladies in town. 

The menu at Bamboo Penny's is a mix of traditional Thai cuisine and contemporary creations from Chef Penny's repertoire. They specialize in bold flavors and fresh ingredients that encompass every color of the rainbow. 

We started our evening with Spicy Pineapple Mules! As a couple, we are huge fans of Moscow Mules, and we often whip it up at home. So it was an interesting take on of our favorites. Little Miss Riii decided on Classic Lemonade. 

For our appetizers, we opted for Moo Tod - Crispy pork bites tossed with garlic Thai spices and fresh herbs! And if I might add, my picky eater voted this as the best dish she has ever had! So much so, that we had to order a second round. 

Fresh Spring Rolls were our next appetizer! Delicate translucent(soft) rice paper wrappers filled with seasoned ground chicken, thin thread bean noodles, crisp lettuce, fresh bean sprouts, heirloom carrots, cucumber, fresh cilantro, and mint leaves. They are served chilled with their signature creamy peanut sauce and crushed peanuts for dipping. 

For our main course, we settled own for our favorites - GaProw, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Pad Thai A la Penny! These are traditional Thai dishes, but we love Chef Penny's flair to them. 

Last but not the least, we ended our meal on a super sweet note with Mango Cheese Cake, Coconut Ice Cream with Fried Banana, and of course Sweet Sticky Rice with Mangoes!

The food was fabulous, and the service was wonderful. It was so much fun to discuss everything from sipping whiskeys to favorites from Thai cuisine. If you thought KC Thai's interiors were instagrammable, wait till you come to Bamboo Penny's! From the wine cave in the entryway to the succulent walls inside, from the orchids and palms to the cool bar area. Not to mention - the Bamboo Room - a Polynesian-inspired rooftop venue that serves up handcrafted cocktails and small plates for the nighttime stargazer or daytime sunseeker! Did I mention the twinkling fairy lights and retractable rooftop? 

We had a wonderful time at Bamboo Penny's ! The restaurant opens to the public on June 12, in Park Place, in Leawood, Kansas.