My four star rating is mostly based on the service we received. We went In For lunch with my infant twins and were seated quickly and in a spot where we could manage the kids without getting in the way or bumping into anything. The food came quickly and was pretty good overall. I had the pad Thai because everyone raved about it. It was a solid pad Thai but no better than you can find elsewhere in Gainesville. Everything came quickly, and we were able to manage the kids without any environmental issues so A+ to the servers and restaurant layout. We will probably go back because the locations are convenient and the food was good/resonably priced. No negatives but no glowing positives. read more

Excellent, fresh and flavorful curry dishes. No need to consider any other Thai restaurant

The crispy eggplant with rice is incredible! The Thai tea is yummy! The service is great. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. We have dined in and done take out. read more

I was visiting family and they recommended this little spot. It was Christmas Day and they were open for dinner, sure enough plenty of locals also wanted to eat out too so it was busy. Food is delicious, vibes are chill and selection of dishes are creative. I would certainly come back! read more

Bangkok Square - Appetizers; so good! :) - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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My wife and I have been to many Thai restaurants but this one was a standout. Service is attentive, and quick. Decor is good but it's the food that really matters. My wife's crispy eggplant with vegetables was out of this world fresh and savory sauce I will get it next time. My entree the pad Thai with wide rice noodles and chicken was solid choice. Dessert was fried banana cookies with coconut ice cream(see photos). We Are making reservations as I write for Valentines Day! read more

Bangkok Square - Nice touch rice shaped like a and Thai tea in background. - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Bangkok Square is a fabulous little authentic Thai restaurant in SW Gainesville. It's got plenty of parking, fast, friendly service and the food tastes extremely fresh. We went in on Easter Sunday, not expecting for anything to be open, and were pleasantly surprised to see that Bangkok Square was not only open but about half full. We'd heard good things and were excited to try it. We were shown to a table right away, and got waters immediately. Our server came over with menus and a short beer list. We both ordered the Kirin Ichiban on her recommendation, and started with vegetarian spring rolls. They were crispy and fresh and the dipping sauce was delicious! My fiance got a curry and I got a stir fry veggie and steamed tofu dish. The medium spice was perfect, mild wasn't spicy whatsoever so I wouldn't recommend that if you want just a hint of spice. The menu was plenty big and there were choices for everyone from what I could see. They cater to vegetarians and I'm sure you can find something vegan there if you need it. The bill was super reasonable, less than $30 for two entrees, and appetizer and two beers after tip. We'll definitely be back, thank you for an excellent experience! read more

Ordered pad thai to go. I've had authentic pad thai, no bean sprouts, peanuts, eggs, green scallions in mix and no fish sauce to the taste. Would NOT order from here. Spring rolls were under cooked so it was mushy. The only reason I give it four stars because it was Quick & he was friendly. read more

The place looked good and had great service. The food was average, but there was barely any meat in our combination platter. However they did bring ice cream at the end which was a nice bonus. So there was bad and good, that's why I rated it average. read more

The display for the food is always well done. The proportions however don't fit very well. It's a lot of the main entree but the side dishes are very small compared to the plate so I always have to ask for more. I got the crispy duck sautéed in garlic and black pepper sauce, and the sauce was very overpowering. It drenched the duck and made everything very soft. The crispy duck was no longer crispy at all. My other experiences with this place have always been great but this time, not so much. read more

One of my go to restaurants in Gainesville. If you love great value food or are a broke college student this might be the place for you! Their lunch deals are amazing, as low as $7. You get an appetizer, entree, and small coconut ice cream. I usually get the chicken pineapple fried rice ($7.95). For some extra flavor, use your spring roll sauce or steal some of your friend's sauce if they order a curry of some sort (sorry friend). Tastes great without it too! Only downside is that the dinner menu is pretty much the same quantity for a higher price. read more

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Best Thai food in Gainesville! A bit pricey but worth it! I normally get to-go and one meal is a dinner and a next day lunch because the portions are so big. Other Thai places seem unauthentic and I haven't found anywhere better than Bangkok! I normally get the pad Thai or the pad see ew!! ~$12! read more

Went here the other night when we found the place that we wanted to go has changed their hours. :( However, this has been on our list of places to try for a while now, so it was a great alternative, and we were pleasantly surprised! With the loss of Tim's Thai over on 23rd a couple of years ago (due to retirement) Gainesville has been sorely lacking a good Thai restaurant. It is lacking no longer. The interior is pleasant, and seating is easily re-arrangable for larger groups if the case arises. We were seating immediately even though we were a group of five. I ordered the tom yum soup as a starter, and enjoyed it immensely. There is better in town, but it is a soup that is hard to find in the first place, so the fact that they had it at all is happiness for my stomach. They use button mushrooms in their tom yum soup instead of straw mushrooms, which was a difference, and I thought it could be spicier, but I enjoyed it anyway. Another appetizer that was ordered that I tried was the dumplings. They are done a bit differently here, and instead of the usual steaming they are fried. The crispiness of the dumplings added a different texture that I enjoyed. Certainly worth ordering again. For my main course I had the red curry chicken. I ordered it hot hot hot, but I know that because I am a white guy they don't think I can handle the heat. I really do try to make it a challenge for them to make me cry... what came out was something that I consider to be a medium in the heat range. Tasty, mind you, but a medium. The look on our servers face when I informed him of this was amusing to me, as he rushed in back to get a nice four-bottle set of spicy sauces that I could use to kick it up a notch. None of them really did the trick either, but they were really nice to taste. I really did enjoy the curry, and will be happy to raise my rating to a five star if they can ever get it hot enough for me to actually cry. Yes, this is what I am going to base my fifth star on. The price range here is certainly reasonable, though a couple of people in my group got a bit of shell shock when they saw the prices on the first page hitting the $40+ mark. Not to worry, everything else falls down into the $11-15 range for mains, and appetizers under the $10 mark, which for Gainesville is perfectly reasonable. We were well taken care of, and I will be returning. It looks like Gainesville finally has a good Thai restaurant again! read more

Their vegetable pad Thai is to die for! So delicious. The servings are big enough for me to have left overs for lunch the next day.

Fresh, perfectly cooked veggies ... Delicious sauces ... tender chicken and shrimp ... delicate soups ... light and crisp spring rolls ... generous portions and well priced lunch specials. Decor is casually elegant. Both locations are on our favorites list! Service is always attentive and friendly. read more

Bangkok Square - All the curries are delicious. This is Panang with shrimp and chicken. - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I really wanted to like this place because we live right around the corner and we want to support businesses on this side of town. Sadly, after dining in and ordering takeout I can't recommend it. The ambiance is nice and the service is quick. The food is quite good...I've really enjoyed the massaman curry and pad see ew. My biggest complaint is portion size is so small and doesn't justify the fairly high price. There are many good Thai restaurants downtown and I would strongly encourage people to make the extra effort to eat at one of those. read more

Pad Thai was delicious. As was the yellow curry. The pad Thai didn't go heavy on the peanuts which I liked and had plenty of bean sprouts for added crunch. Yellow curry was flavorful and tasted even better the next day. read more

Found this little gem setting my daughter up at UF. It was really, really good. I had the basil fried rice with chicken lunch special. It was excellent. To top Things off, desert was included, coconut ice Cream. It left me wanting more. Will be back every visit. read more

One of my favorite restaraunts in Gainesville, if not my favorite. Highly recommend if you're craving Asian or Thai cuisine. I would give 5 stars if the dinner was better than their lunch special but honestly, I only recommend their lunch specials. The dinner portion size seemed the same as their lunch's despite no free appetizer, dessert, and an increased dinner price. (Still confused as to why.) The atmosphere is a mixture between intimate/refined and casual/homey depending on the time of day and how crowded the place is. Now the juicy bit, their lunch special ranges from about $8-13 depending on which meat you choose for your entrée. The lunch special includes: an appetizer of a small eggroll and a bowl of soup (usually a light and clean spinach/chicken broth), an entrée of your choice, (usually get the crispy duck with black pepper sauce and medium heat because there's just not enough duck in Gainesville to satisfy my ducking needs.) And a dessert (usually coconut icecream). I've been here over a dozen times and their food has been consistently great quality. The service is prompt and quick, no unnecessary interactions -- although if you enjoy a good conversation with your waiter/waitress then you might find it hurried and perhaps rude from the owners mannerism of taking orders. read more

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Got take-out consisting of two lunch entreés, one chicken and shrimp with their "Amazing" peanut sauce, the other with green curry sauce prepared so spicy as to make a "normal" personal physically uncomfortable. Their lunch menu says soup is unavailable for carry out for whatever reason, but my persuasive wife managed to talk them into including some of their Thai basil soup. Each had two decent-sized shrimp and white-meat chicken for protein, with veggies in the mix and a notoriously small spring roll plus sweet duck-style dipping sauce. Nice balance of flavors and texture, but I preferred the green curry to the peanut sauce. The level of heat was exactly what I was looking for, right now my sinuses and tear ducts are as close to Niagara falls as I can get from my office. read more

If you've been soured by the Thai food in Gainesville, it's time to stop searching and head to Bangkok Square. Bangkok is the best Thai in town, hands down. The atmosphere is inviting, with bold colors, good lighting and pillows in the booths. I'm all about leaning back against a comfy pillow while I wait for my food. Who wouldn't be?! The food is on point. The menu is vast and there's definitely something for everyone. They recently updated their menus with Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan options clearly marked. Even prior to the update they always accommodated all of vegan modifications and never gave me any jive about it. I usually order one of the Macrobiotic meals with fresh rolls and veggie egg rolls to start. My husband's go to is the Green Curry Chicken -he loves it! Service has always been good, but the restaurant gets very busy sometimes. With that being said, service can be slightly slow at times, but the food is absolutely worth it! The food is fresh, delicious and consistently good. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Service was very slow, but the food was delicious. I am a taster, if you go to eat with me, I'll probably sneak a taste of your food. I had the Shrimp & Chicken Golden Cashew Nut Sautéed. The portion was just right. The broth was perfectly balanced and the chicken and shrimp were cooked tender. Crispy vegetables and the meal came with a bowl of soup and egg roll. At the end of the meal they bring a little cup of coconut ice cream to cleanse your pallet. Yum. My co-workers got 1) Maangan Curry and 2) Crispy Duck Pad Thai. I am not a huge indian curry fan, but this curry was quite mild and creamy. The crispy duck was tender with a crispy skin. Prices weren't bad either. Definitely a do-over to try more menu items. read more

Bangkok Square - Shrimp & Chicken Golden Cashew - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This is the direction my review was about to go in: "OMG, the Bangkok Duck is sooooooo delicious. Om Nom Nom Nom." Bangkok Square is among a handful of Thai restaurants in Gainesville that have opened up recently, and is currently sitting comfortably ahead of their competition in terms of food quality, service, and atmosphere. They are located down Archer Road in the same plaza as Beef 'O' Brady's. The atmosphere here is relaxed, clean, and very comfortable. I love having the pillows in the booths, though I suspect they'll have to be replaced frequently. The atmosphere is nice enough to be a good date spot. From both of our visits the service has been prompt, and the kitchen has been quick to get the food out. As you can gather I'd be quick to recommend the Bangkok duck, although it's on the pricier end of their menu at around $20. The Yum duck salad is a cheaper and healthier alternative that can also scratch that kind of itch. Their chicken pad Thai is very enjoyable, but not smile-inducing like the duck. The chicken fried rice, while not bad, lacked any defining characteristics. All of their fried appetizers (go for the variety plate) were good, especially the curry puffs. There! That was pretty short and to the point still, huh? I'm looking forward to more delicious dining experience at Bangkok Square. read more

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I've been going here for few years now. Quality has been going down for the last 6 months or so. Not sure, what's the deal. It hit rock bottom last time, when they served us cold food, barely warm. Like seriously? Waiter was like, "I'll heat it up for you" - as if doing me a favor and as it's totally cool. No apologies or anything! It's not normal. You guys have served great food for years! Let's get this back to the top!! I'll give you a 5 star rating, but let's fix these issues first. If you want consistency, try Wahaha Thai food on 13th street. I'd ask the owners to go try their food too and their eggplant. Perhaps take a few tips! read more

I've been here multiple times now and I almost always get massaman curry or the pad Thai. I would recommend only going for lunch because it's more worth for the lunch special. Lunch special comes with a spring roll and soup starter, your entree, and then a mini coconut ice cream dessert. (Last time I visited here our ice cream dessert was vanilla ice cream and was disappointed because I always look forward to the light ice cream dessert after our meal. I'm hoping this was a one day thing.) If you want your Thai fix in Gainesville for a reasonable price and decent atmosphere I would recommend this restaurant! (Tip: if you don't like your pad Thai too sweet, then I would suggest trying other places!) read more

Great Thai food located in Gainesville Florida! While my dad was at the hospital I decided to take a trip to Bangkok Square for lunch. I ordered egg rolls and spring rolls as appetizers, and then Chicken Pad Thai and beef in awesome sauce for entrees. Everything was very good! The spring rolls were much better than the egg rolls as appetizers. For the entrees, I preferred the pad Thai over the beef in awesome sauce. I asked for medium spicy on both dishes and it wasn't that spicy so if you like spicy food, keep that in mind when ordering. The vibe of the restaurant was pretty cool on the inside but the service was not that great. All in all, I enjoyed my food here and would come back! read more

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I ordered the drunken noodles and it was so good! My first time trying this dish and I'll definitely be ordering it again from here. I ordered it "medium" spice level and honestly, it wasn't spicy even for a wimpy spice palette like mine. Great flavor and large portion size. read more

Egg rolls overly greasy, not great. Pad Thai was overly sweet, smelled odd. Portions were pretty small. Overall price was more than I thought it would be - 130 for 2 adults and 4 kids (incl tax and tip to be fair). Overall, underwhelming. read more

I love eating at Bangkok Square, especially for lunch. Their lunch menu has a lot of options at reasonable prices. Every lunch entree also comes with a vegetarian egg roll and soup. I really enjoy the soup because it's very simple and refreshing, with a sweet touch to it. The soup that it comes with isn't vegetarian because it has chicken. If you are vegetarian, you can get two egg rolls instead! The employees are wonderful in that they take into consideration dietary restrictions. The portions are filling and delicious. I usually order the Panang curry, which is their most popular curry. However, I've also tried the Green curry which is now my favorite. My boyfriend loves eating the Ladnar, which he recommends as well. After the meal, we ate a small serving of ice cream that comes with the meal. Usually it is either coconut or green tea flavor. My boyfriend and I also like to order their Thai Donuts which come with a thick, sweet peanut sauce! Both the service and food deserve five stars! read more

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Love this restaurant so much. My favorite meal is the crispy eggplant! Two convenient locations...try it! I'm sure you will be glad you did.

The is my first time experiencing Thai food. I know, where have I been? Let me explain, most Thai food restaurants have sushi and I like sushi so much I stay in my comfort zone. Another thing is I am usually not a huge fan of curry. But the curry at this restaurant isn't in your face and over powering the taste of the dish. The curry is subtle and compliments any dish that you get. The food came very quickly and it was really good, if I am ever in G'ville and in the mood for Thai or sushi I know where I am going. read more

Since there aren't many Thai options here in Gainesville, I would have to say that this place is pretty good. The restaurant had a casual atmosphere and fancy decor. The staff was very friendly. It would be a nice place to take someone on a date. I ordered their Tom Kha soup (my go-to anytime I try a new Thai place) and I thought it was pretty decent - I've definitely had better. Their Pad Kee Mao (drunk noodles) with tofu was very delicious. Their homemade coconut ice cream comes in a decent-sized dish bowl (can easily split between two people) and yummy - you can even taste the shredded coconut in it. I had a pretty good experience overall, but I wouldn't say that this is my new favorite place. However, I'm glad we're getting more Thai options. read more

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Bangkok Square is THEE place to go for a cheap, filling and delicious lunch. Their lunch specials and prices are one of the best in Gainesville, which is why my boyfriend and I frequent this place so often. For around $8-10, you get a type of meat (they have duck if you like that) with your choice of sauce, white rice, a soup, egg roll and a small dessert (usually coconut or green tea ice cream)! That is such an awesome deal! If you're not feeling those options, you can also get Pad Thai or even fried rice for lunch. The portions are always big and I am so full when I walk out of here. This recent time we went and ordered more than usual because I wanted to try some new things. We got the steamed pork dumplings, pan fried dumplings and crab ran goons for appetizers. Then we decided to get something from their daily specials, which was their soft shell crab - it comes with either a basil sauce and a garlic sauce (we asked for both). Then for dessert, we got suman (which is a warm rice cake) with mangos. Everything was so flavorful and delicious that I have nothing to complain about. You have to try it all! The service was great - it seems as though it's family run. Our waitress was so knowledgeable and attentive to us. The atmosphere is also very relaxing and designed well. There are tables for two near big windows and booths for bigger parties. The decorations are beautiful and very homey. I love to come here for lunch and recommend to everyone! read more

Bangkok Square - Chicken Pad Thai and Crispy Duck - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Been a continued customer for the past 2 years. Excellent Thai food in Gainesville. Curry puffs, Pad Thai, massaman curry -- all very good.

This place is outstanding! I had pretty high expectations to begin with, yet they were all surpassed. We were greeted as soon as we walked in, and seated almost immediately, at a nice corner booth. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. We each ordered an appetizer, and they came out to us within minutes. Our empty dishes were removed promptly, and our water glasses were always filled. I ordered the Green Curry w/ chicken at maximum spiciness (Thai hot), and it was absolutely superb. The sauce was pleasantly spicy and slightly sweet, with crispy vegetables and tender chicken. I practically licked the plate clean. Overall, I truly enjoyed my first experience at Bangkok Square. The food was excellent, and the staff was friendly, knowledgable, and accommodating. I will definitely return! read more

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The best pad thai I ever had. I come in for lunch often and it is very reasonable. You can get pad thai, a small soup, small spring roll and coconut ice cream for $8. This is authentic thai food and I definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in the Gainesville area. read more

Bangkok Square - chicken pad thai - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Food is always above good. Comes out fresh and hot. Decor is not as pretty as some Thai places but it is a relaxing ambiance, quiet and conducive to conversation. Food is delicious. Have had both take out and dine in. For take out they make it very convenient with drive up pick up. The take out is very nicely packaged and always fresh and hot. Nice date night or family dining. Expensive but so good and worth it. read more

Excellent service. Got the following 1) Thai iced tea- good 2) the crab Rangoon - little fishy smell- ok 3) garlic and black pepper chicken - amazing 4) tofu pad Thai- very delicious and light. Overall a great experience. Would def return. read more

Bangkok Square is probably one of the BEST places to get authentic Asian food in Gainesville! I've been here for dinner and lunch and it is always busy. Both times I went I got the Pad Thai, and I 100000% recommend it! The flavors are so authentic and you honestly get a bang for your buck. The lunch specials are also great, so definitely stop by if you get the chance. The service is also good! 5/5 stars all the way! read more

I was at a job and needed to get some lunch to go. I searched through yelp and this place came up as nearby. I thought I'd give it a try. Boy am I glad I did. I ordered the Pad Thai to go. I only waited about 5 minutes for my order to come out. When I got to chow on it, I was introduced to a very hot delcious peanut infused Thai dish. The serving size could be a little larger for the price. But what I received felt just right after eating. Ready to take on the rest of my day now. I have always gone downtown for good Thai food. But this place is great. Sitting just on the outskirts of SW gainesville. I will back! read more

I love Tom Kha from here, it always tastes fresh and amazing! Drunken noodles are a top choice too. Haven't tried their -biotics menu but plan on in the future. Not a fan of the crab rangoon, just don't like curry in them! Always friendly service! When you do take out they package stuff in a manner that makes sure the food transports well (venting on corners if container is under another container, e.t.c) read more