{"id":4823,"date":"2011-12-26T15:56:00","date_gmt":"2011-12-26T15:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lbpost.com\/articles\/life\/in-print-panvimarn-an-unexpected-gem-in-east-long-beach\/"},"modified":"2011-12-26T15:56:00","modified_gmt":"2011-12-26T15:56:00","slug":"in-print-panvimarn-an-unexpected-gem-in-east-long-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/in-print-panvimarn-an-unexpected-gem-in-east-long-beach","title":{"rendered":"IN PRINT: Panvimarn, An Unexpected Gem in East Long Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"\" style=\"width: 660px; margin: 1px; border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/m_image1324914732-6931.jpg\"><br \/><\/strong><em>Shrimp Blankets, Photos by Mark Taylor<\/em><br \/><strong><br \/>2:22pm | <\/strong>A very rough and simplified translation of Panvimarn is a journey to paradise.&nbsp; Panvimarn is an apt description for the affect the food and ambience have on me whenever I dine here.<\/p>\n<p>The interior of the restaurant has a modern Zen feel and is dominated by large and impressive pieces of Asian art.&nbsp; I feel transported far away from East Long Beach every time I walk in the door and am greeted by their friendly staff.<\/p>\n<p>But the real star of Panvimarn is the menu.&nbsp; It is a huge conglomeration of traditional Thai favorites with innovative and modern Thai inspired creations from the mind of Chef and part owner Joseph Khemsap, who was born and trained in Thailand before coming to Long Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Every section of his menu has amazing selections.&nbsp; The Moneybags, chopped chicken and shrimp wrapped in wonton skin which is then tied to look like a bag of money before being deep-fried, and the Shrimp Blankets are wonderful examples of traditional flavors served in a fresh and modern way.<\/p>\n<p>Parnvimarn\u2019s soups and curry selections also feature many amazing dishes.&nbsp; The soft shell crab soup features a spicy sweet and sour broth with flavors of coconut, lemongrass, lime juice, fresh chili, and copious amounts of crispy fired soft shell crab.&nbsp; It is a delight for your senses.&nbsp; The Emerald Green curry, a peppery sauce with heavy basil flavor and eggplant, quail eggs, squash, and a coconut base, is delicious with chicken or shrimp.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 1px; border: 1px solid black; width: 220px;\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/m_image1324914979-49024.jpg\" align=\"right\">The menu \u2013 did I mention that it\u2019s extensive? \u2013 also has Thai barbeque, a long list of noodle dishes, a number of vegetarian choices, and a section called \u201cMain Events,\u201d which is a list of more of Chef Joseph\u2019s specialties.&nbsp; Here a standout is called: A ?????, which combines chicken and asparagus in a rich, spicy sauce. <em>[Editor\u2019s note: that\u2019s not a misprint; that\u2019s the name of the dish.]<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While I hope I\u2019ve been able to whet your appetite, I really have not even begun to scratch the surface of the wonderful dishes available here.&nbsp; Come find your own little taste of paradise&nbsp; \u2013 they are open seven days a week for lunch or dinner. <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Panvimarn Thai Cuisine<br \/>4101 Bellflower Blvd, Suite C<br \/>Long Beach, CA 90808<br \/>(562) 425-2601 <br \/>www.panvimarn.com <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A very rough and simplified translation of Panvimarn is a journey to paradise.  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