Friendly service. Hip modern, cool space. Deliciously overfilled sandwiches. I was fortunate enough to attend the grand opening of an established business that moved to a new location. I tried 3 samdwiches: Satay beef, tofu and chicken banh mi. They all were filled to the max with toppings that I could not finish it all. Personally the satay beef was the most delicious. The tofu or chicken was also delicious if beef isnt your style. I highly recommend putting a bit of hoisen sauce on the sandwich which is provided on the tables. It really adds a delcious flavour to the banh mi. Try it!!! Amazing location on 17th avenue is very centrally located with ample street parking. I had no issues finding a spot on my visit on a saturday during the lunch rush! read more

Banh Mi Thai Tai - Tofu and chicken Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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This spot is essentially in a food hall and there's a shared washroom (ask staff for code) . The restaurant was just okay, ambiance wasn't special. There's a mobile kiosk to order takeout or dine in, you can also find a staff near the front and order there. We pick our own seats and the staff brought us our food once it's ready. It took quite a bit of time to get our orders. I ordered the ultimate bowl which is essentially vermicelli noodles with grilled meats. It did not come with fish sauce and I had to ask the staff for it. This is weird because typically when I go to Vietnam restaurants, they usually provide this automatically. Overall the portions were pretty big, the Thai tai fries were really good. I couldn't finish the ultimate bowl (maybe 40% of it). Flavour was pretty strong and I think there's MSG in it. I had to refill my water many times (self serve). The customer service can be improved but they were also swamped with Uber eats orders. read more

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I wanted to try a banh mi because Thai Tai specializes in banh mi and pho, so I asked for the most popular banh mi. The person who took my order was very kind and offered to let me get a banh mi with half and half of their two most popular varieties, pineapple beef and spicy sate beef. I'm glad I got to try two types in one visit - they were both delicious, but there was a clear winner for me... the pineapple beef! It was sweet and creamy and the beef was super tender. The spicy sate beef was also good, but the beef wasn't nearly as tender as the kind used in the pineapple beef banh mi. Both types were very flavorful, and the spicy sate beef does bring the heat. The baguette was the perfect texture and vehicle for the fillings. If I weren't already stuffed with all the food and had a fridge to store leftovers, I would have ordered a second banh mi to-go. I also tried the shrimp wonton soup and though the veggies and broth were good, the star of the dish, the shrimp wonton, was mostly filler and had too much pepper inside. The restaurant also offers lots of different flavors of boba tea that also seemed like a popular order item for others. Thai Tai is clearly a popular, little corner restaurant. Lots of people were coming in and out for take-out and food delivery. It's a small place with four tables, so don't count on getting a seat, planning on take-out is a good idea. They stay open late at night until 1am, which is perfect if you need a late-night bite. I wish that this quality of banh mi existed in SLC. If I'm back in Calgary someday, I would definitely come back to revisit that pineapple beef banh mi. read more

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The service is great and the food is delicious. Cant wait to come back for more great food.

After road traveling from Jasper to Calgary, we were reallllyyyy hungry. This was one of the places that was still open and that looked appealing.. FOOD: I ordered the Chicken Banh Mi (probably my mistake on that order but I didn't want anything too heavy). I thought the Banh Mi was okay.. not the greatest I've tried.. I didn't really enjoy eating it.. I only ate half of the sandwich just to fill my stomach.. I threw away the other half.. I've never throw away food, especially Banh Mi.. But this was not appetizing. My friend ordered the beef Banh Mi and he said it wasn't good either.. I wouldn't come here again (not that I would anytime soon..) The only reason I would come back is to see.. someone.. EHEHEHE. *hint hint read more

Banh Mi Thai Tai - Lemongrass Chicken "Sub". As you CAN'T see, chicken is nowhere to be found because it was overpowered but the excess carrots. - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Took 15 mins to get my order and told the person working there. She told me that they were busy. Yeah, she was busy. She was basically the only person working. The food was ready to be bagged but it was sitting there for her to pack it. NOT IMPRES!!!!!! read more

Seems to be the only place in town for such cuisine. Everything was good, but seems everything is also spicy even the sandwich (which I wish it's indicated on the menu, or I was informed as I placed our order). My family enjoyed it, since most of them actually can handle spicy food. It's a hole in the wall, so not much space for seating, but it worked with us. Overall: Food was great, especially if you like spicy. Food portion was also very fair. Service was great, especially how Patrick was very accommodating on our food restrictions, and was happy to change a couple of our order even after they've already been served. They get very busy, but I think given they're food is delish. read more

Came across this place while I was wandering down 17th ave. I saw the words bubble tea and had to check it out! I ordered a lychee bubble tea with half pearls and half popping jelly. They seem to have a number of flavors in each to choose from as well as from their regular jelly. It wasn't the most flavorful bubble tea I have ever had. And I really should've just gone for the regular jelly instead of the popping kind ( which seems better suited for frozen yogurt ) The sub was a different story - it was generous portions of both chicken and beef cooked to perfection and let's you chose what you wanted on top ! I decided on cucumber, cilantro, grated carrots and the thai sauce on a whole wheat bun. It was quite a large size and I was able to split it with my girlfriend. I would certainly go back and explore different options of the bubble tea next time and order the sub the the exact same way! read more

Banh Mi Thai Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I used to really enjoy the subs here but not any more. The service was pretty good and the kids enjoyed their bubble tea but there seemed to be something off with the meat they used, it wasn't bad, just not as good as it used to be. read more

Viet subs are okay. My bf and I tried the spicy chicken sate, spicy beef sate and traditional cold cuts. Fillings are actually pretty good but the bread is just a bit too doughy and not crusty baguette enough to be legit. It was a lot of bread. One thing that liked was you have the option of white or wheat bread. The thai tai poutine was good and better than the subs although it's the same fillings but on top of fries, we had the spicy beef version. Overall decent value if you're looking for something quick but being Vietnamese myself, we were a bit disappointed. read more

After a delayed flight and getting to the Air BnB after 10pm, it didn't take much research to figure out virtually everything is closed in this city. Thankfully, this place wasn't too far away and also had good reviews. It's a small place ideal for a take out. I got a couple spring rolls, the ultimate bahn mi and also a vermicelli bowl. Wow, did we nail it! Everything was super. To confirm it wasn't because we were hungry, we ended up taking the leftovers with us for lunch the next day. Equally as good, all things considered. When we came back to Calgary I was tempted to go back but we just ran out of time. This will certainly be on our list for our next visit to town! read more

Unpleasant server, took so long for our avocado smoothies to be ready. The lemon grass beef sandwich was not tasty at all. This place is so dirty and the restrooms are even worse. We tried this place because of the reviews, and were so disappointed. read more

Yummy in my tummy... The subs are really good. Whether you have the beef or chicken sub, you'll definitely be satisfied. This sub shop isn't like a subway, they are more of a fast food sub and noodle joint with the typical bubble tea. Location is next to a high school so you can imagine how many go there over lunch. Parking also sucks but it's not easy to park anywhere on 17th really. It's not as nice inside as I would have thought... Employees have no dress code, just street cloths... T-shirt and jeans. No room to eat, just order and leave basically. So where they lack in atmosphere they make up for taste. It's worth trying out if you're in the mood for Vietnamese style subs or noodle bowls. read more

Banh Mi Thai Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Thai Thai on 17th serves the second best bubble tea in the city. The first best is from Bubblicous in the N.E., but if you're not planning on making a trip down there anytime soon, the bubble tea at Thai Tai is sure to satisfy. I always get the same kind: Strawberry & Mango with pearls. SO friggin good. You know I love them because I'll go to Thai Tai JUST for the bubble tea. You'll never see me leave with any food because the bubble tea is what satisfies me to the core. If you've been going there regularly but have yet to try their bubble teas, I highly recommend you do. Oh, and be sure to try the Strawberry-mango, it's a killer combo! read more

Banh Mi Thai Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Oh summer is here!!!!!....? (Calgary weather -_-). Thai Tai bubbletea is definitely a summer time drink that you will greatly appreciate while the hot sun shines down on us. Fresh fruit is preferred! As previously reviewed, try the FRESH watermelon bubble tea or the FRESH honeydew pineapple! They are both nice and light, quenches the summer day thirsts perfectly! Give them a try! :) read more

If you're looking for something cheap and fast, Thai Tai is the spot. Open late every day of the week, this is the place to go when you want easy on a late Saturday night. There were a few people eating inside but majority of customers were grabbing food to go. We were in the same boat. It's more of a take out joint than a restaurant. - Sate beef salad roll (#4) ($5.00) - we grabbed a beef salad roll to try. There were only two of them. Pretty mediocre but they were pretty stuffed. - French fries (#8) ($3.95) - crunchy and better than your average fast food joints. My one friend orders them all the time and loves it but I thought they were a bit stingy on the amount that we got. We were starved so these were gone pronto. - Spicy sate chicken (#27) ($6.70), veggie (#20) ($4.25) & cold cut special (#21) ($5.95) - three of us ordered banh mi's to go. These weren't the best I've ever had but were decent. Portion size is gigantic, you'll be full after eating one. They toast up the bun for you (yes!) and you can choose what you want for your toppings (everything obviously). - Sate tofu and veggie spring roll bowl (#35) ($8.50) - our other friend wanted a more substantial meal so she opted for the sate tofu and veggie spring roll bowl. Lots of tofu, shredded lettuce/carrots and green onions over your choice of steamed rice or rice vermicelli noodles. Again, big portions but it hit the spot. She had leftovers for the next day. With so many other options on 17th Ave to choose from, I can't see myself coming back anytime soon unless I'm craving some late night banh mi's eats. I haven't been able to try banh mi's elsewhere but I know there are better places in Calgary for them. read more

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Pretty tasty, crazy huge portions, great price. Would come again for sure. Would like to see more menu pictures and maybe a server come by at least once for drinks. read more

Man, do these guys know how to make a mean sub! I'm no expert on these particular subs, but I am an expert at what I like to eat, and Thai Tai certainly hits the good spot! I was super surprised by the variety of their menu and could barely decide what I wanted. I finally settled on the sub and couldn't believe how much I enjoyed it. The stuff they put on the subs may seem a bit weird, but it all tastes so good together! I especially enjoyed getting it to go so that I could enjoy a nice stroll down 17th. They wrap it so conveniently that it's simple to walk and eat at the same time. I also got a bubble tea which was a nice contrast to the slight spiciness of the food. But, you can never go wrong with a bubble tea! Next time I crave a sub, I'm not going to think about getting Subway, instead I'll probably hit up Thai Tai for another delicious sub and refreshing bubble tea. read more

Banh Mi Thai Tai - *photo credit urbanspoon.com - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Some people say Thai Tai is only good for drunk food and those people would be wrong. Why do I need to be drunk to enjoy their huge, delicious, and cheap subs! I love how customizable their subs are; you can get whole wheat bread and you choose your own toppings and sauces, like you would at Subway. They also have interesting flavours like pineapple beef (my friend's favourite) and a great vegetarian options (I always get the saté tofu). The yam fries are also amazing!! I haven't tried their drinks yet because I'm always way too full from one sub but it looks like they use real fruit, although I have yet to confirm. Overall, it's one of the best banh mi's I've had in the city and a favourite quick bite to grab on 17th - drunk or not. read more

Banh Mi Thai Tai - Saté tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Cruisin' down 17th Ave and hunger strikes. "You want to grab a Vietnamese sub?" I ask. She looks at me. "What's a Vietnamese sub?" SCREEEEEE! I pile on the breaks (in a safe and controlled manner) and hang a quick right into the parking lot of you guessed it - No, not Tim Hortons. THAI TAI! Followed very closely behind eating these delectable baguettes stuffed to the brim with spicy beef sate, pickled carrots, fresh cucumber, cilantro, jalepenos, and those tiny red peppers that explode spicy all over the inside of your mouth when you chomp 'em, is taking other peoples' Vietnamese sub virginity. As a rule, Calgary is pretty 'down to sub', so this hasn't happened in a long time. Needless to say, I pounced on this rare opportunity like a puma would pounce on whatever pumas might pounce on. This is a clean little take-out restaurant and a great place to satisfy all of your Vietnamese sub desires. There are no tables to sit at, but there is a dentist office style waiting area with some seats to wait at, or quickly push a sandwich into your face. read more

I've gotta say, I enjoy my Thai Tai subs. My favourite sub is the Teriyaki Chicken with some cucumber, carrots and cilantro. The bun has a nice crunch to the crust. It's just the right thickness to go with the sub filling as well. I quite enjoy the lychee smoothie as well. It's the same thing as the bubble tea, just without the bubbles. You heard it here, you can definitely ask for your bubble tea without the bubbles. Little jelly things in my drink just freaks me out a little. Note: I'm not sure about the other locations, but the 17th Ave spot is more of a walk-in/take-out kind of a place. There's one bench to sit down and wait on, but no tables. It works if you got the sub, but if you ordered any of the other meals, expect to be finding somewhere else to eat it. read more

The name is fun to say, and the food is pretty good. The subs are super filling, but stick to the regular sate meats as the curry chicken was kind of boring. read more

I thought I should try another local business near my home for supper so I decided I felt like bubble tea today and the closest establishment to me is Thai Tai. I wanted something that had parking, was a quick takeout service and delicious. Of course I found all three at this location. Thai has its own allotted parking area but they share this with a Cleaners and a Travel Agency so although parking is available it can be very messy if three or four cars are moving at the same time in this small area. Upon entering and from the outside I expected the place would have tables but it is solely a takeout place which was fine with me, I wanted something to nurture me while watching videos tonight. And what I saw was a huge mouth watering menu and about 40 bubble tea options many using fresh fruit. Thairiffic! Just to mention a few: watermelon, lychee, mango, banana, honeydew, coconut, jackfruit, kiwi and taro. Expect spring rolls and oriental salads, oriental soups, rice or vermicelli bowls and what Thai Tai is known for of course; subs! Your usual choices of lemon beef or chicken, tiger prawns, and vegetables. Tonight I ordered a lemon chicken with tons of cilantro and a cantaloupe bubble tea with pearls. When I got home and unwrapped my sub I was reminded at how large these are, approx 10 inches and for the same price I have paid for a half sub at Subway which is approx only about 5 inches. The bubble teas here are around 4.95 and there are places in Calgary that you can buy these for lesser prices but at Thai Tai it is served in quite a tall container. All in all twelve dollars for my whole take out meal, so satisfying and so refreshing. read more

Thai Tai is a good fast food standby on 17th Ave. The Vietnamese-style subs are awesome - my favorite is the satay chicken. They use bread which is soft yet crusty on the exterior, and pass it through a broiler to get everything warm and toasty. The portion of chicken they put on is perfect - about equal to the amount of veggies when you get it loaded with all the toppings. I've tried the sate noodle soups and they are pretty good too, with a good balance of heat. There are no tables, so it's a great place to do take-away. The lineups can get long on late weekend evenings when everyone's indulgence in alcohol has led to a craving for subs. Other times, it's not as busy but it may take a few minutes to get your order. This is fast food, not FAST food. In terms of taste and value, I'll take a sub from Thai Thi's over one from subway any day. Review #10 of Yelp's 30 Day Review Challenge 2012 read more

I came across this place when I was wandering on 17th Ave SW and my stomach reminded I hadn't had supper. This place is mostly for take-out but they have a couple of benches and tables where you can sit if you want to eat there (nothing fancy, though). I ordered a chicken and spring roll bowl, which was very filling. It seems this place is mostly known for their bubble tea, but the food was very tasty as well. For a small place like this, they have plenty of food and drink options! I will have this place in mind next time I am wandering on 17th Ave. read more

I found the name of Thai Tai a little confusing...it is more Tai and not so much Thai. They had excellent spring rolls but I found the late night staff to be a little unfriendly and not so polite. I was also not happy that when I asked for Teriyaki sauce on the side they gave me sauce that was filled with chunks of meat, a fact I did not notice until after I poured it all over my rice. As a vegetarian this was gross and a huge waste of food. I bought a Chicken Teriyaki sandwich for my friend which did not at all look like chicken, blegh. read more

I give this place 4 stars for their food b/c it was a GREAT chicken satay sandwich. But they get a -4 for their restroom!! OMG... we had just left the National across the street and wanted to grab a sandwich real quick. We had to go to the bathroom and the toilet was FULL of toilet paper and paper towells and it wouldn't even flush. There was trash EVERYWHERE! We told the girl at the counter about it and she told us there was nothing they WOULD do about it. Seriously?? So, all in all, the food was great and the bathroom sucked! read more

I used to go here daily because it was just a quick run from my high school. I've got to say, everything was decently priced. I was very satisfied with paying less than $10 daily for a fresh meal. I was typically there around the lunch hour, so I'm not going to complain about long lines and wait times. That was inevitable due to the time and location (lunch hour + high school students = no good). The food is SUPERB, but this place had one flaw: The plum sauce. I'd receive my order, the Veggie Spring Roll Bowl. This came with, tofu, my choice of rice or vermicelli, and two veggie spring rolls. All great....until you'd pop open the box to frustratingly find that your only option for dip is a cup of fish sauce. Really? I don't know about you but I eat my spring rolls with plum sauce. After months of providing them with my loyal business, I one day finally worked up the courage to ask for plum sauce. Please note that I asked this politely, I was not aggressive with my request, and after asking, received two packets of sauce. That's barely enough for half a spring roll! But, because I was in dire need of plum sauce, I accepted the packets and went on my way. Every day, both my confidence and craving towards my request for plum sauce grew stronger. I'd ask the same polite way for some packets, but eventually I'd say, "can I please have more?" This is when the feud truly began. After I said those words, my relationship with the employees faced a steep decline. You should have seen the look on the lady's face when I asked for extra. Utter disgust. Following that, I only received one extra packet. I nearly reached a point of acceptance with the received quantity of packets until I watched my friend order their 4 piece spring roll meal. Four spring rolls and a CUP of plum sauce! I knew it to be true, there WAS more sauce. And so, with that newly obtained knowledge, I confidently asked for more sauce. As routine followed, the lady handed me: Two packets of sauce. I'd ask for more. She'd hand me another. But that day, I didn't just leave after receiving the 3rd package. At first, I did turn around and take a step towards the door, but I knew what had to be done. So, I turned back around, squinted and said, "wait...don't you have cups of plum sauce?" You will not believe what happened next. The lady looked me straight in the eyes and nonchalantly squatted her way to the floor. While she was doing this I really thought she was going for the cup of plum sauce, but five minutes passed and I grew suspicious. I peered over and down the counter and there she was, still squatting, with a chapstick clenched in her left hand. My question drew her under the table! After that day, my experiences at Thai Tai were awkward and uncomfortable. I began ordering fries so I didn't have to ask for plum sauce. I'd still recommend this place to anyone, I'd just warn them to be careful with what they ask for. read more

I am DEPRIVED without my Thai Tai! Their Wor Shrimp Wonton Soup is to dieeeeee for! Although I have not lived in Calgary for the last 8 years, I visit frequently and the last 2 years Thai Tai is always on top of my to-go & late night eating food expenditures. Especially since I reside in Erlton when I am in the city. The wait is never horribly long. Patience = fresher food, anyways, so why wouldn't you want to wait? read more

Here for work and they gave us a really crappy per diem...Calgary is expensive! Found this place near the hotel. I ordered the #25, which was chicken with beef sate over vermicelli noodles. The meat was a little tough and dry, but still edible. It was served with a good sweet and spicy sauce. Good portion size for under $10. read more

My fave is the Sate Beef Sub, fully loaded. It's so good. I find they do not stinge on the beef. The veges are fresh and I love the red chillies they put in the sub. The size of the sub at least 10" and the diameter is about 3". Also, I had a taste of the Sate Beef Noodle Soup. The broth is tasty with a hint of spice. For my beverage, I had the Jackfruit Bubble Tea with Mango Jelly. Yummy and so cooling! read more

Great Banh Mi sandwich shop in downtown Calgary. The sandwich portions are generous and all are quite flavorful. My family and I were staying the week at the Fairmont Palliser, so we made a few visits to this establishment as it was walking distance from our hotel. read more

This is how it goes. You go to the Ship, Bungalow, Yardhouse, Melrose or any other 17th Avenue on a weekend night. 2 AM arrives. You get ushered out by 2:30 and you're starving. Sure there's Wicked Wedge but I don't want pizza dammit. I want something ELSE. Thai Tai is a brilliant option in which to soak up your tummy full of alcohol. I pretty much stick to my favourite: the curry chicken sub and the taro bubble tea with pearls. This will cost about $11.50 and it will taste like a lil slice of end-of-night-heaven. And there's always comraderie with fellow night owls on the prowl to calm the tummy growl. That's the kind of rhyme you'd make at the end of such a night. *giggle* read more

The food here is very good value for your money - it was a very cheap meals for four very hungry people, it came to only $50 and that included enough leftovers for lunch for everybody. Wonton Soup is mostly tasteless, unless you added spicy homemade sauce which they provided for free. My sons loved the chicken and the shrimp that came on top of the vermicelli noodles but the noodles themselves were again mostly tasteless. My kids also like to be spring rolls but I thought they were mostly batter and not very much filling. Anyway we will return again and try some other things from the menu that we didn't get to sample. read more

When I was living in Calgary in the summer, this place was nice treat with bubble tea and great subs. In the middle of the pandemic, its been a great choice with speedy delivery service at home. Then I moved and was trying to figure out how to send a treat from far away and my food delivery apps were failing me. The guys at Thai Tai stepped up and made my order work and were so awesome and helpful. Well beyond good service, can't recommend them enough. read more

I love this place. We order from them all the time at work. They're friendly, helpful, and the food is DELICIOUS! Pineapple beef subs are the best - sweet, spicy, delicious and filling! Bubble tea? All of it is delicious. Pearls? Tasty. Jelly? Also tasty. Exploding pearls? SO DELICOUS! read more

I just moved to Calgary yesterday and after moving and unpacking I needed food so I ventured down to 17th Ave and came across this place, I must say it's amazing the food is delicious and yummy :) definitely coming here again! read more

Favourite place for a sub after a night-out. Great service and love the taste. Its very clean and great ambience if you want to stay n eat. Dont like my subs any other way. Best part not just one location but there are many throughout the city. read more

Thai Tai Timely - Not the best Vietnamese subs (little light on the protein portions) or the best bubble tea (powdered fruit flavoring on occasion) in Cowtropolis, but the availability of the two along with the rest of its menu, good open/close scope, and a great location, makes this a convenient place to satiate your Red Mile munchies. read more

Context is always an interesting aspect to consider when reading a review. Admittedly, this was the first time eating at Thai Tai sober. After a night of blissful inebriation, there isn't much left for an objective opinion on food and service. This time around, sober and clearheaded (more like translucent in my case), the food didn't live up to the expectation. The pineapple and beef sub had a muskier taste to it than last time and turned my stomach for a few minutes. It also felt less sweeter and took more time to make even though the line was shorter this time. The service here also was not that friendly, could a customer get a word let alone a smile? Unfortunately, this trip was one of disappointment. No more documenting of experiences when in the context of intoxication, lesson learned. Wouldn't want my yelp license suspended! read more