To say that Ben’s Family Cuisine is located off the beaten path is an understatement. Located behind the CDS driving range, it’s easy to see why many could be distracted by the rumble and tumble of large diesel trucks as they maneuver all around the yard as big as three football fields.

But once you find it, it’s like an oasis in a sandy dune.  Like the name implies, Ben’s Family Cuisine offers a warm  friendly ambience in a bustling environs.  As you walk in, you are greeted by a beautiful painting of a breathtaking Thai landscape and there are fresh flowers on every table.  There’s plenty of space inside for your group or family to stretch out, or on a nice day, you can enjoy the views of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.

There’s also a patio with a high fence nestled by a line of trees where you hear but ignore the hustle and bustle of trucks across the field.

Satya “Hope” Ben is the owner and has been dishing up delicious dishes from Southeast Asia for over 25 years.  Her menu is prepped daily to guarantee freshness using only high quality ingredients to ensure that their flavors are at their peak.

We started with the spring rolls – they were crispy and fresh sprinkled with ground turkey, cilantro and carrots.

Then Martha ordered the seafood stir fry which was zesty, succulent and filling.  She could barely make it half-way and realizing the lack of modern restroom facilities at the yard decided to take a doggy bag.

I ordered the Drunken Noodles with shrimp – 3 peppers out of 5 and boy those juicy Thai peppers were hotter than the engine exhaust pipes.  I had to order a 20 ounce glass of Singha just to put out the flames.  No wonder they call these noodles drunken.