Had a great Pud Thai and california roll here recently - my friend ordered the fried bananas and ice cream dessert which was really good! Nice place in a shopping center, staff was friendly, food was good and served hot, and restaurant interior was comfortable. Great place to stop in for lunch - service was reasonably quick. read more

Bahn Thai - Shrimp pud thai - Thai Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Bahn Thai did a fantastic job of creating a safe environment to pick up food! I waited outside for the food to be brought out. They provided a clean pen to sign the receipt. No one was in their restaurant. I'm 8 months pregnant and this is our 3rd time eating out since March. It's the best experience we've had!!! Oh, and the food is always delicious :-) read more

A 1 star, yes. On a restaurant that has so many great reviews. The reviews are the reason we tried this place. We are always at viva chicken (they are a solid 5), and decided to get take out from here instead this time, change it up a bit. Well, never again. We ordered a tofu fried rice, tofu pad thai, and an avocado and tofu roll. We got home (in Fort mill, so about 25 minutes away) and I opened up the sushi first and WOW, it looked like my 2 year old made it, and each roll was the size of a bottle cap. I didn't think an avocado or tofu roll could be messed up, but it was and I just couldn't believe it. My husband called and asked to speak to a manager and the girl who answered asked why, and he told her that sushi looked like a child made it and was almost microscopic. She really could care less, had a major attitude, and didn't want to put the manager on the phone. She then made a comment like "yea well take that to heart" and my husband just hung up. He called back again because he was in disbelief how this girl was talking to us, after we just spent hard earned mone and weren't satisified. He insisted we speak to a manager who was apologetic, and told my husband he could come in for a full refund whenever it was convenient. We ate the dinner and the pad thai was so dry and was nothing but noodles and tofu, no oeanuts, or scallions, or anything else that was supposed to be on it. The fried rice was decent and just like any fried rice you can get somewhere else. 30 minutes later my husband gets a call from a different woman (this is now the 3rd woman we are speaking to) who says she will "gladly refund the sushi but not the rest of our order because you only had an issue with the sushi" little did she know we actually ate the food and wasnt happy with most of it. Anyways, we told her we were already promised a full refund for being disrepescted. Apparently the woman who told us we can get a full refund wasn't the manager, and this woman would not budge on the full refund. We finally said, you know what, you guys are obviously hurting real bad that you can't give us a full refund ($35) so don't even mind refunding the sushi. She said ok. That was our first and last time there. read more

Great find! This place is small but they turn tables well. The food portions were huge. We all had leftovers. We tried to pud Thai and fried rice. Everything had a nice flavor. The wings were perfect and crispy. You can ask for your level of hot for certain dishes. Will be back and looking forward to trying other dishes. read more

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They're not Lee's. The bahn mi is tasty enough. A little dry. The ordering process is kind of weird and depending on who takes your order whether or not they're friendly. I really found odd that they were out of fried spring rolls when I went. That's a staple. read more

My go to Thai place in the area. Authentic flavor, great service, and superb food. I always get the drunken noodles or any variation of the wide noodles with seafood combo. They never disappoint! if you are into spicy food, ask for Thai spicy. And if that's not enough, ask for the spice rack and add their homemade sauces to any dish. Guaranteed to not disappoint. Their apps and salad (especially the papaya salad) are great. They also have amazing dessert - molten chocolate cake, sticky rice, fried ice cream! read more

This spot should just focus on Thai and remove the sushi. The sushi isn't cut properly and they are selling imitation krab as sashimi. When we complained they were a bit argumentative and charged us for extra tuna. Sorry but imitation ANYTHING does not qualify as sashimi. Soup was OK Steak salad was in desperate need of more lettuce and the beef was of poor quality. Recommendation - adjust the attitude to service-customer first and focus on making great Thai food with quality ingredients. read more

First and last time. I like to tryout new Thai places now that I moved to south Charlotte and my favorite Thai places are no longer conveniently close to my house. I got carry out Pad See Ew after my kickball game today. I had my mouth set for that delicious Pad See Ew flavor. This dish tasted like nothing. COMPLETELY FLAVORLESS! I had to add salt and pepper to bring out some flavor. The rice noodles were mushy (wayyyyy over cooked) and there was barely any meat. Who knew Thai could be flavorless? The place was nice and clean and the staff was attentively, but that's not enough to bring me back. #ontothenextone read more

Bahn Thai - Pad See Ew - flavorless with mushy noodles. Yuck. - Thai Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I've been searching for a good Thai restaurant since my favorite, Bangkok Ocha, closed about a year ago. I ordered take out on a whim and was so pleased! They had a Tom Yum soup that was amazing. I loved that you could choose the spice level. I also loved that I could order different sizes of the soup. We also go the crunchy spring rolls and Pud Thai - both great. Happy to have a reliable Thai option again! read more

EXCELLENT FOOD! You need to order it to go because of Covid! I am so happy to find a good Thai restaurant. A lot of love is placed in your dish! It's neck and neck with our favorite Thai restaurant in Los Angeles! read more

Pretty good food! We started with the sashimi sampler. The fish tasted great; it was neither fishy nor chewy. To follow, we had the Ballantyne roll and the California roll. Both rolls were delicious, although I was expecting the Ballantyne roll to be larger. read more

Bahn Thai - Inside the California roll (left) and the Ballantyne roll (right). - Thai Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I can't speak to the food as my party was never taken but this place has incredibly unprofessional customer service. I called ahead for a large party of 14 and they said they could accommodate us. I called to inform them that we would be 5 minutes late, and they said that they had customers waiting and would break apart our table. When i went to the restaurant the manager gave no logical explanation for why they didn't honor our reservation... apparently they can't tell waiting customers that a table is reserved. No grace period is absolutely ridiculous. Happy to take our business elsewhere read more

Very rude staff, very poor service. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Pretty much the go to Thai restaurant for based on quality & proximity. It's a blend of Thai & Japanese primarily sushi. The last time I went it was a take out because of the long wait; however when I got there the food was not ready and there were a lot of people waiting. Looks like the ordering system malfunctioned. Disappointing since I ordered 1.5 hrs ahead and got the notification that my order was ready. It's all about the food AND service! read more

Oh my gosh! This place was SOOOO good! It was actually my first time trying Thai food too. I accidentally inhaled all of the food before thinking about taking a photo so my bad! You absolutely must get the lucky bags appetizer. Wow that was probably one of my favorite fried things (and I love a ton of fried foods). It had shrimp, chicken, and vegetables inside. It had the perfect amount of crunch and the best flavor! We also got the lettuce wraps which the filling was similar to the lucky bags and it was really good also. I was super indecisive and not sure what I would like because I'm normally a picky eater but I wanted to try a Thai noodles dish. I asked the very helpful waiter which he preferred between the Pud see ew and the pud kee mow and he said that if I can handle spice he recommends the pud kee mow. So I got the pud kee mow with shrimp and no mushrooms and it was SO good. I already want to go back and I was just there. I highly recommend this place and I highly recommend you bring me if you go so I can have it again! read more

Very tasty and fresh, I had the basil fried rice with chicken. I am allergic to fish and nuts and I have had good safe service here! read more

Bahn Thai - Basil fried rice - Thai Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

If you are craving some spicy Thai in a casual, yet well decorated atmosphere, look no further. Bahn Thai is new to Charlotte serving up some deliciously spicy dishes. The spice level is on a 1-5 scale. Being cautious of a new place I tend to start on the low end until I get a feel for the spiciness. Wow, even level 2 is spicy! Ask for the spice tray too...4 different types of dips or dry spice to add flavor to your meal. Bring a few tissues with you as the nose starts to run and the eyes water because the cloth napkin just won't do. I ordered the Pud Thai and hubs got the Pad-see-ew. Both were great and plentiful! The sushi is good too, but upon return I think I'll skip the sushi and just hone in on the Thai dishes. When mangos are in season, I love to get some sticky mango rice dessert. Their version is pretty standard and good. The service is good and friendly. Felt like our water glasses never got empty. It's a nice, new Thai restaurant...and I left completely full and satisfied. read more

Surprisingly delicious Thai is happening down in Ballantyne! We stopped in after a crazy day around town, ravenous and hopeful. We ordered some bottled beers and set to work on the menu. We ordered noodle dishes and were both pleased with our choices. My Pud Kee Mow was smoky and spicy (but not too spicy). The Mr's Pud See Ew was equally well-executed and satisfying. Our server was delightful and talked us into the mango and sticky rice dessert. Simple, not overtly sweet, and the perfect finale to a fantastic dinner experience. I'd recommend checking out Bahn Thai on a date night before catching a movie at the Ballantyne Village Theatre, or after a pre-dinner glass of wine at Crü Wine Shop close by. read more

Really enjoyed dinner at Bahn Thai. Stopped in while waiting for a haircut across the street and was pleasently surprised. Sat at the bar and had a couple pieces of sashimi. The chef asked if I had tried a different type of tuna from what I got, and when I said I hadn't he made me a sample of nigiri for that that type of tuna. Ordered Pud See Ew with a 3 out of 5 on the spicy scale. Thought it was great and a large portion. The sushi chef also recommended a couple different sauces for me to try, and when I had to pack up some to take home they gave me containers to put the other sauces in. Overall, really happy to see a casual Thai place pop up near my home. Will definitely be back. read more

On me newfound never end quest for awesome thai food, I am happy Bahn Thai opened up and wish them much success. They have only been open about a month and a half and have all the class of an established restaurant. Saturday night, I called ahead since I hate waiting. It was not needed however and we walked into a nicely decorated casual type atmosphere. A few TV's were strategically stationed throughout which provided a nice outlet for ignoring your dinner companions if you so choose :-). Sushi bar in the back and booths on each side. Service was attentive which is very nice especially in Thai restaurants so that they can explain the level of spiciness and the intricacies of the dishes. Our waiter was friendly and did a great job of recommending dishes to suit our taste. When one of my co diners chose a level 3 for spiciness, I had to pop in and make them back it down. First rule of Thai food is you can always add, but you can't take away you know? We started with the Fresh Summer Rolls which were mui tasty. Shrimp, lettuce, carrots, thai basil and rice noodles rolled tightly in rice paper with a well put together plum sauce on the side. The plum sauce and the plump shrimp are key to making this dish awesome. Next up, Pud Kee Mow, chicken. Al Dente wide rice noodles, egg, bamboo shoots, peppers, carrot, mushrooms and thai basil. This dish was nicely fragrant thanks to the abundant use of the thai basil and blended together nicely in a rice dish that did not disappoint. Nicely flavorful and piping hot. I'm glad I chose the level 2 spiciness because my pansy a** couldn't have handled anything hotter. My only issue is that the chicken was slightly tough which is about standard for these types of restaurants so I'll probably switch proteins the next time I go. That being said, I think Ballantyne has a big hit on their hands. Great work Bahn Thai, see you again soon. read more

My husband and I have been trying to find a good Thai restaurant since we moved here and so far, this is the best. Good food, great service, very clean. They were also accommodating in helping with dietary restrictions. On the way out I noticed that they close between lunch and dinner rush, so you will want to double check the hours if you're not going at a typical meal Time. read more

We come here all of the time! Bahn Thai is my go-to lunch spot. They know my order when I sit down. The food is so delicious and the service is quick! read more

Three 1/2 stars First thing I noticed when we walked in was the decor in a West Elm style - possibly by an earlier tenant? A pleasant break from the usual Bangkok palace anyway. The lunch specials were $9-12 according to the protein of your choice and include soup or salad. The soup of the day was egg drop something -no thanks- so we went with the salad, Chicken Pad Thai, Shrimp Tum Yum ($6) and Crispy duck ($18) - same as we did in the last few Thai places we tried. -The lettuce was crispy, the ginger dressing tangy and tastier than we're typically served. It also wasn't thickened as usual but that was fine too. -The Tum Yum made for a fine medium spicy soup with many ingredients - mushrooms, shrimp, tomato etc- but no trace of lemongrass and malanga. The waitress told me they don't put lemongrass in the bowl because customers objected to bits of "wood" in their soup but the chef uses it to make the broth. Maybe true, the soup had some nice flavor but my taste buds could not recognize it as Tum Yum : 3 stars -the Pad Thai was very tasty but fell just a little short overall because there was no crunch to it (no bean sprouts or anything of the sort) and it was made with thin noodles instead of the wider, flat kind : 3 stars - Crispy Duck: now we're talking! I've had good, bad and indifferent Asian duck around town but this one was the only one that came close to the experience of *Crispy* Thai duck. What looked like a whole half duck chopped into thick slices with a cleaver, crispy meat with lots of crunchy skin (like rind) to nibble. That's what I was looking for. The meat had been deboned, which I didn't notice at first because it had been carefully put back together for a traditional presentation -a compromise I can live with. Excellent duck: Four stars Now, I'm NOT going to claim this or that Thai restaurant makes THE BEST DUCK HANDS DOWN, nope! Apples and oranges, they all use different recipes. Thai Orchid's for one, serves a duck dish that's every bit as tasty -if not more- than Ban Thai's. However Ban Thai was the only restaurant in my admittedly limited sampling which -in spite of claims to the contrary- actually serves Crispy Thai Duck . read more

Sat down and was overlooked 3 times. Guess we will never know if the food was good because we got ignored by the waiters. It's nit racist because they were Asian and so was I. I raised my hand to get their attention and another 5 minutes go by. It wasn't even that busy in there. Hope this doesn't happen to anybody else. Guess we are going to Be Noodles since they are a lot nicer and attentive read more

The waiters and waitresses here are helpful, and the menu has a list (in English) of what is included in each dish. The atmosphere when I went was quiet and there were only a few other tables of people dining. Their prices were reasonable for the portions provided. read more

Bahn Thai - Hibachi chicken - Thai Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I was moved to write a review of Bahn Thai not only because their food is spectacular, but also because their service is excellent. This past Sunday my cousin and I tried to go to Bahn Thai, but were disappointed to find them closed. As we were about to leave someone came and opened the door. They were very understanding of our situation and allowed us to eat lunch in the restaurant while it was closed (they were there cooking for a catering event). The Pud Thai (pad thai) was some of the best I've had in the entire country. I live in LA, and can't find pad thai this good. 5 star thai restaurant read more

I decided to stop in here for lunch after reading other Yelp reviews. I decided to go with one of my fav Thai standbys - chicken Pad Thai. I can't remember if I went with spicy level 2 or 3, but, it was just right - the dish had great flavor and just the right amount of heat. Service was friendly and efficient on my visit. The sushi bar looked good too from what I could see. In any case, I will definitely coming back to check out some of their other offerings. read more

Reliable, not over crowded and service is impeccable. The sushi is a little heavy on the rice, but it came out fast and fresh. I highly recommend getting one of their sake beverages. Kids all seem to like the fried rice/tempura choices and they make a mean Shirley temple! read more

We had read all of the good reviews for this place and we finally had a chance to try it. The ONLY reason I am not giving it five stars is because they seemed to be ginger averse in my opinion, which is odd for a Thai restaurant. We went for lunch and we were happy to see they had a nice crowd. We definitely want this place to do well and stay open. The Thai options in Ballantyne are meager. My wife had the Pad See Ew and it was very tasty. I had the panang curry which was also very tasty but had no ginger in it. Ginger would have made that dish really pop. I also got the Tom Ka Gai (chicken coconut soup) which is my measuring stick for any Thai restaurant. If your Tom Ka Gai is good, you have won me over. Theirs was good, but lacked ginger and lemon grass and they put a fist full of whole cilantro on the top. The cilantro really made the soup tasty, but it was gone in the first spoonful. My advice would be to add ginger and lemongrass to the Tom Ka Gai... and chop the cilantro and onions for the soup (onion pieces were really large). Otherwise the chicken pieces were large and tender... and the overall flavor was above average. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Thai or is on the fence about it. The bonus is they also have sushi there, so if you are Thai averse and all of your friends want to go there, you can get sushi and everyone will leave happy! Edit: we had take out from Bahn Thai for the night before Thanksgiving... these folks are SO NICE... I'd go back there just because they were so friendly and helpful with my large order. Additional dishes you need to try based on our new experience: Pud Prig Paow... REALLY SPICY.. I got it a little extra spicy and wow, was it good! Gaeng Keow Wang if you like a green curry.. my wife loved it. read more

The true test of a Thai restaurant for me is their Pad See Ew. Why? Because, if it's good, I will order it each time I return. If it's not good, I won't go back. Well, unless their sticky rice is to die for! This place failed in their sticky rice, but, the Pad See Ew was spot on. Perfectly chewy noodles with a liberal dose of egg doused in a slurpy sauce makes this my new go to Thai place. Glad we moved so close to this gem. Some of their seafood specials looked worth deviating from the pad see ew. Some day. read more

We tried Bahn Thai for the first time last weekend and LOVED it! I had a vegetable curry dish and the Hubs had sushi. The curry dish (c1) was great (I love a restaurant with lots of veggie options), and my husband said it was some of the best sushi he's had in Charlotte. I think it was the "sunshine roll" that he loved most, but he was really a huge fan of everything. The service was very attentive and friendly and our food was delivered quickly and prepared correctly. We'll definitely be back to Bahn Thai. Just one note - this Yelp listing says it's in Quail Hollow, it's not even close to Quail Hollow - it's in the heart of Ballantyne. read more

Solid Thai food place. Staff is friendly. Food is scrumptious! Prices are alright. Best deal is the lunch special which I highly recommend (Starting at $9). You get your order, rice (brown or jasmine) and a spring roll. Soups are on point! I got the Gaeng Keow Wan, which is green curry in coconut milk with peas, carrots, and eggplant. I thought the eggplant was mistakenly beef and I didn't eat it. I had extra vegetables and tofu as my protein. The dish was very flavorful. I would like to try the Gaeng Karee next. I also had the Thom Kha soup, coconut milk with onions, scallions, mushrooms, herbs and dried chili.. And I got mine with extra vegetables- broccoli, carrots, bamboo shoots, etc. The soup is $5. I always get Thom Kha soup or a variation of it to compare with other Thai restaurants. This restaurant stacks up very well. With that being said, price is higher end but definitely worth it. Great quality, friendly staff, great ambience and decor. Would I return? Yes. read more

I'm not that adventurous when it comes to Thai food and so everytime I come here i've pretty much gotten the same thing. Which was the 1st dish I tried and liked. I always get the seafood combination as my protein. The food is so fresh!! I decided to venture out recently and tried the Summer Rolls and Thai Tea... not a fan. The summer rolls were dry and boring and the Thai Tea was just weird. So i'll stick to my old faithful from now on which I never have any complaints about. read more

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Stopped in for lunch on my lunch break. Quick service and friendly staff. I ordered the Gaeng Dang - red curry chicken, basil leaves, peas, carrots and bamboo shoots (my new Thai fave everywhere). The curry seasoning seemed to be a bit stronger than the many others I've tried in Charlotte. I personally loved the flavor but can see where others wouldn't. The portion size was just perfect for a lunch trip. Although, the itis--sleep that follows a great and normally large meal--still managed to catch up with me when I returned to work. And despite the fact that my Ballantyne Corporate Place perks card didn't get me anything free other than a few giggles from my waitress, I will definitely be back! read more

Bahn Thai - Red curry chicken and rice with egg roll! You're welcome. - Thai Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I love Bahn Thai! Everything I have had has been absolutely fantastic! I could eat there every day. If you like Thai and Sushi, you will love Bahn Thai. Service is excellent. read more

Had to wait 18 minutes for wait staff 11 additional minutes to be served water & drink Quality of food is now of no concern Can't tolerate absence of customer service read more

One of my favorite Thai food in town. The papaya salad is spicy with a nice balance of sweet and sour. It's light and refreshing, especially in the summer. The noodle in the pad Thai is cooked nicely, not too soft. I like coming here for lunch with a nice selection of munch menu with decent price and nice portions. read more

Hands down the best Thai food in Charlotte. Restaurant is relatively cozy and tastefully decorated. Service is attentive and rather impeccable but the food is the true standout. Though I've never been to Thailand (yet), I've been quite an aficionado of Thai food since I first discovered this wonderful cuisine in the late 80s. Thus, I cannot attest to authenticity, just to taste. Every item I tried was perfectly cooked, flavorful and vibrant. I strongly recommend the som thum (green papaya salad) as we'll as the fresh summer rolls. For dinner I had trouble deciding which entree I enjoyed the most. It's a total draw: I really loved all the entrees I shared. The pud Thai (that's how it's spelled there), the pineapple fried rice, and the red curry with pineapple were all wonderful. And mango sticky rice for dessert was a befitting end to a terrific meal. This was my first visit but I plan in becoming a regular. I can't wait to return. read more

I would highly recommend lettuce wrap, spring roll, pud prik paow, pud woon sen, pud kew mow. Very nice food. I really love the place and food. I would prefer to go everyday. The veg sushi is awesome. I am a big fan of all the dishes read more

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Our first time here...sushi was amazing!! We ordered three different rolls and they were all excellent. The rolls are large--10 pieces each and are well balanced--not too heavy. Prices are right in line also. read more