Never have I eaten at a more comfortable Asian establishment in columbus ohio. i've been to japanese steakhouses, buffets & "gourmet" places that do not even come close in comarison to Erawan Thai. Only after visiting this oasis did i realize that cliche'd authenticity is not always the way to go. Personal, down-to-earth style is better than any "cookie cutter" clone when i want to experience something real. Our server, Kevin, was dressed casually & was very personable. From what i learned, his mother is one of the primary food preparers at Erawan Thai & everything is made fresh from scratch ingredients. I could not only taste the difference... I could feel it in my soul. Cheesey? I know... I was just thinking that too... LOL. IT'S THE TRUTH!!! This place is a family run business & even the music seemed to be what i can only categorize as post-modern family owned perfection. Electronic music has been my passion since i got into digital media production around 1998 & the selections being played in the background were a nice change from the traditional Asian music some other places use. David Guetta Ft Sia - Titanium, Ellie Goulding, & so many others with some really cool Dubstep playing as we left after eating. If you are into what is real, what really matters & are not some fat, grown up kid from the over priveleged camp elite squad that doesn't know all ingredients don't have to be listed on the menu no matter how many badges they have on yelp... LOL... then this is the only place for you. For everyone else, that isn't crazy like me, looking for something unique that embodies modern family Asian dinning, try to resist making this spot your new go-to favorite.