Some of the city's best, most authentic Thai food can be found in tackily decorated places with awful service, but for cautious eaters who still consider Chinese-American restaurants exotic, the King and I is the safest bet. One of the first Thai restaurants in Milwaukee, the King and I's dining room is upscale, and the food is thoughtfully prepared and creatively plated, with plenty of options for those with little tolerance for spice. At $8.50, the popular lunch buffet offers an affordably priced sampling of some menu items- the curry, with its sweet, barely spicy coconut milk and crispy green peppers, being the star
attraction.