A five-course tasting menu for just $13? No, it’s not a misprint. That’s what it costs at Latitude Eight Thai Grill, a very promising new addition to downtown Chandler’s burgeoning dining scene.

Admittedly, it’s a lunch tasting menu, but for less than the price of an entrée at many restaurants, I get two spring rolls, two pieces of chicken satay, a fruit salad (fresh strawberries, papaya and pears with a mouth-warming chili dressing), a dish of panang curry (not too spicy with jasmine rice) and sweet rice with mango for dessert (all pictured at right).

Each course, timely delivered, is decent-sized and delicious — and even my iced tea is included in the price.

Before you jump to the conclusion Latitude Eight is some kind of hole-in-the-wall dive, just walk through the door (from Arizona Avenue, despite the Boston Street address). Owner David Fliger still is working on the finishing touches, but there’s already a cool urban-chic vibe to the renovated Arrow Pharmacy building.

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