Almost hidden in a block of small businesses in the shadow of a large supermarket on the south side of Colorado Springs, regulars and newbies alike are attracted to Thai Satay for the fresh, distinct flavors created in its kitchen.

This is a mom and pop operation relying on family members to keep things running, whether for those dining in or those getting carryout orders.

Given the restaurant’s name, of course there’d be satay chicken ($10.99). Four skewers of grilled marinated chicken come with peanut sauce. While this was tempting, we instead opted for the Thai coconut shrimp ($9.99).

Six large pieces of tail-on shrimp with a thick coating of crispy coconut were served with sweet chile sauce. Yes, the latter sounds like a culinary paradox, but it is a blend of both flavors that tease

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