Thai Sticky Rice on Lithia Pinecrest in Valrico is the local Thai spot that people recommend to friends. The pad thai is solid, the curries have real depth, and the sticky rice lives up to the name. Portions are generous and the spice levels are honest — if you ask for hot, they deliver. The space is small but clean, with a few tables and a counter. Entrees run $12-16. Lunch is the best time for a quick meal. The Thai iced tea is excellent. Parking is easy in the Lithia Pinecrest plaza. For a suburb, having a Thai restaurant this reliable feels like a luxury.