the best thai food in idaho. Super sweet lady. best customer service i've had. place looks amazing. i recommend everyone to come here

Great food. service was lovely! I recommend the Pad see ew and yellow curry chicken. read more

Be Thai Restaurant - Pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Boise, Idaho

My girlfriend wanted to meet for lunch and she picked Be Thai. I'm so happy she picked this joint cause they have been on my to eat list for a while. I love trying new Thai restaurants in the valley. I wish I lived closer to this joint, I would have tried them out a long time ago. I remember this joint in the late 90's being Yen Ching. Then it changed into another Chinese restaurant after. This restaurant is in such a neat venue but it with time, it has slowed down a lot. This venue used to be buzzin back in the day. I will always have fond memories hanging out in this area. Grabbing dinner, playing at the arcade, grabbing coffee and of course watching the newest movies. I had finished my client early so I headed to the restaurant. I did arrive 45 minutes before our meet up time but I decided to head in. I was greeted by a my server. She told me to sit where I wanted so I grabbed a booth. There were a couple tables that she was dropping food off at before she dropped off some menus. No biggie, I looked at their menu online so I got to see what they all has. Since I was going to hang out for a minute, I ordered fried tofu and a lychee green tea to keep me company till my friend comes. The fried tofu was so good! They were crispy on the outside, perfectly fried golden. The inside was soft. It came with a sweet and sour dipping sauce that had peanuts i. it. All together was was the best bite! I was planning on saving half of the fried tofu for my friend but I ended up eating all of it, I couldn't resist. The lychee green tea was very good! It is on the sweeter side so I did water it down a bit. It ended up being just right. My friend showed up and we both got lunch ordered. I was still hungry even though I smashed all of the fried tofu. I was debating from the shrimp papaya salad or the fried chicken wings. They both sounded so good! I ended up going with the the green papaya salad with shrimp. I got it in mild. Thai people can eat the hell out of spicy food and I'm not that daring withThai peppers so I felt like mild would be safe spice level for me. My papaya salad was beautifullyplated! It was on a fresh lettuce leaf. Everything looked so clean and fresh. It had a nice amount of green beans in it. The shrimp on top looked plump. It was a hearty amount. The papaya was crunchy and flavorful. The green beans were also very crunchy. The shrimp was cooked just right! The only negative thing about the salad was the spice level. I did ask for mild but it was really spicy. I did talk to my server about it. She checked in the back to make sure it was mild. The chef said the Thai peppers they have in were spicier than normal. She was kind and took my salad back to the kitchen. They added more papaya salad to dull the spice down for me. It worked! It was much better and I didn't have to eat ice after every bite of it. I ate a much as I could but ended up packing more than half of it to take home. I'm happy I got to have lunch here today. The food was so good! So fresh! Our server was the sweetest and did such a great job taking care of us. Being in this area brought back so many fun memories. Be Thai has officially been marked off my to eat list and will now be placed on my come back list. I look forward to my next batch of papaya salad from this joint. read more

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We stopped here on a whim. The food was amazing and the service was very generous. Would definitely recommend for delicious Thai food. read more

Be Thai Restaurant - Potstickers, Larb, Gra Prow - Thai Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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A Hidden Gem You Have to Try! We ordered the sweet and sour beef (incredible), spring rolls (so crispy and light), gyoza (perfectly pan-fried), sticky rice, and a dish I wish I could remember the name of something with "King" in it, but I promise it was next-level delicious. Every single item tasted unbelievably fresh and clearly made with pure, high-quality ingredients. You can feel the love in the food here. It's rare to find a place where everything hits the mark like this. I will 1000% be back, probably with more friends in tow so they can experience it too. If you're craving authentic, lovingly-made Thai food, this is your spot. Don't sleep on it! read more

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Food tasted great, service was friendly and prompt, and ambiance was good. Ate the number1 lunch special and it was delicious.

After recalling that my first takeout experience at Be Thai had been solid, I decided to give this establishment another go. They once again delivered. The online ordering process works well enough; when I arrived at the time indicated in the confirmation text, the contents were hot and just as I expected. Everyone loved the quality of the ingredients and their preparation, from the veggies to the various proteins (tofu, chicken, pork, and beef). Every dish was flavorful. Would highly recommend the Thai Fried Rice, as well as the Drunken Fried Rice. We got Massamun Curry and Green Curry. Also Pad Broccoli and Prik King. All were absolutely solid. As far as spice level, unless you really, really can't handle it, start at medium as a baseline. A perk of this place is that it is conveniently located, and parking is easy as well. Also, one of the main things I remembered about my first experience and that I observed yet again: The team seems truly enthusiastic about serving their customers. All in all, give this place a visit! They deserve it, and I bet you'll leave with a satisfied stomach. read more

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I really liked this cute thai restaurant near my work. I visited during lunch hours to eat really quick and do some work at the same time. The staff was accommodating and friendly. The interior was clean. I only got to try the pad thai and iced coffee but it was not bad! The pad thai was given in double portions. It was very filling. The coffee was a little bit too sweet but I'll definitely ask to lessen the condensed milk or sugar next time :) I will come back and try more dishes when I visit the area for work! Excited to try more menu items. read more

Be Thai Restaurant - Big portioned pad thai - Thai Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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I am always honest... so here it goes. My food pretty much sucked all around. I got the Tom Yum soup with shrimp and there was no taste as it should be. It tased like a tomato sour soup and no lemon grass flavor. Pad se ew with beef and the flavors are not there. Fried rice?? How can you screw that up? It is definitely the meats are way tough.. I will say the look's of everything was perfect but was missing all the taste. The panang curry was pretty good. And the only thing that was an absolute winner among many and was amazing is the crab Rangoon. The service is amazing and very friendly. The restaurant is clean and nice. My advice to the owner is if you want to stay alive in your business, you should improve the flavors and meat quality. Your presentation is great. I want to see this place succeed. I'll come back in a few months to see how it is. read more

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Excellent food, good & quick service! What more can you ask for? Lovely & clean atmosphere. Highly recommend!!!

No flavor I ordered it extra spicy and my pad thai tasted bland and only had like 4 pieces of shrimp

Was in search of Thai food in the area and stumbled across Be Thai on yelp. The reviews were astounding, raving about the food quality and I wanted to see what it was about. What an amazing choice! We ordered the pad see ew with tofu, tom yum with pork, crispy chicken wings, and drunken fried rice with chicken. Everything was excellent!! The standouts were the tom yum soup and the chicken wings but honestly everything was sooo good. The flavors were all perfect and the spice added a nice kick. The service was so good. From the moment we entered we felt welcomed, everyone was very attentive, friendly and kind. The restaurant is so modern and clean. I truly enjoyed my experience here and can't wait to come back! Already eyeing the Thai tea and lychee tea for my next visit hehe read more

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I don't write reviews very often but I will if the food is really good. Husband and I had the wings, larb and pork Phad Thai. Every dish was so good such great flavor! Their price was decent and they're not shy on the portion amount and appreciate that. And the Asian lady was so sweet! For all those reasons, we definitely will be back!!!! read more

The food is amazing. Service is amazing. Thai tea was amazing. Portions were amazing. Overall.... Amazing. I'm from CA and this is one of my top Thai food places I've ever been too read more

Be Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai chicken - Thai Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Stopped here on our way through Boise and gave this Thai restaurant a try. Located within the Boise Spectrum, a large outdoor mall, the restaurant is spacious and open with lots of natural lightning. The service was great. The people were welcoming and attentive. The food came out quick, they checked up on us frequently. Now to the food. The Rad Na was to soupy, the gravy needed a thicker consistency. My son order the Green Curry on the medium spice level, and it was too hot for him. I would recommend to order one spice level down from what you are used to. The duck and rice were great! Would return and try different dishes, if we are ever back in Boise. read more

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Stopped by midweek for lunch. Practically empty, but not because of the quality or quantity of food. Large place that just started recently. Comfortable seating. It's always good to see Thai people eating at a Thai place. Plenty of parking in the back. 30 minute slots in front for takeout. High ceilings and hard surfaces make this a noisy place even for average levels of speaking. The first dish came to the table less than 5 minutes after ordering. Pork larb, max heat. It was kick ass spicy - delicious. Lots of flavor in this dish. The sliced cucumber was good to offset the heat. Portion size is good for 2-3 people. I have been to Thailand numerous times, and unless you have experience with really hot Thai food, do not ask for the hottest level here. They are serious. The other salad was Green Papaya max spicy. Zowee! It's way too spicy for the average Idahoan. This burn will last into the afternoon. A real test for heat lovers. Order this one as Mild and enjoy how Green Papaya is supposed to be without the funky shortcuts and substitutes that ruin most of the Treasure Valley Thai choices. Portion size is good for 2-3 people. Good looking lunch specials. Better get to this place before it gets too popular. It puts every other "Thai" place in the Treasure Valley to shame except Boise Thai Noodle on Chinden. Both of these places are owned and staffed by authentic Thai families. Sadly, it can't be said about the "other" Thai options. The service level was outstanding. They sense what to ask and how frequently. That is a dying skill in today's world. This is the easiest 5-star rating I ever gave . read more

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Must try their egg custard sweet rice dessert and thai tea! Great flavor on everything we ordered. Good seating for a group too.

Sisters Atiwan and Suchewin Songkamilin, born in Bangkok and most recently from San Francisco, have opened a charming restaurant in The Spectrum space formerly occupied by the dreadful Chinese restaurant Guang Zhou. There were already a couple of parties waiting for takeout when Kristy and I arrived shortly after they opened a 11 a.m. We were the restaurant's first eat-in customers on their opening day. We ordered a pot of hit tea, black oolong. I would have liked to see tea made from loose tea rather than teabags, but that seems to be the overwhelming experience in Boise. For food, we tried Pad See Ew, Pad Thai and pineapple fried rice. Each of the dishes were very good. I asked for the Pad See Ew, a Thai street food made with wide noodles with a soy-based sauce that coat pieces of pork and crisp broccoli, to be made spicy and it was. I'm guessing that's too much heat for a lot of Americans. Kristy declared the pad Thai very good as well. The pineapple fried rice was tasty and well-done. What would have taken it over the top is if they served it in a carved-out pineapple like they do in Thailand. Service was friendly and Atiwan Songkamilin came out to talk with us and see how we liked their dishes. The owners' mother and brother still live in Bangkok and they're using her recipes. Several of the noodle dishes use spaghetti, which may sound off but is authentic to Thailand. There are also several curries, including yellow, red, green and a roasted duck curry. This is a welcome addition to Boise. read more

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I am always on the lookout for Khao Soi whenever looking for a new Thai restaurant to try. It's relatively rare to find, but when done right, it is one of the greatest dishes on the planet. The Khao Soi here is fantastic; one of the best that I've had in the US. It is the right level of spicy with a magnificent coconut based broth. Rich but not heavy. The service is certainly friendly, obliging, and quick. It is not rushed and you certainly do not feel rushed to get out the door. The atmosphere is a little bit bare. The minimalism may not be entirely welcoming, but I really couldn't care less when the food is this good. read more

Be Thai Restaurant - Khao Soi with tofu - Thai Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I was so surprised by how good the food was. The Tom Yum soup was delicious and the tamarind duck was great. As a kid, I used to eat the tamarind fruit directly from the tree. Today, as I bit into the duck, I felt like my teeth were sinking into an actual tamarind fruit. So the sauce must be really authentically tamarind sauce. As far as the duck itself, I am a big fan of duck and it tasted great. It was soft and juicy with the occasional crispy outside. I am so glad the restaurant I was originally going to go to was closed. The lady waitress was so kind and friendly and there were plenty of places to sit. read more

Be Thai Restaurant - Tom Yum soup and Tamarind Duck - Thai Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This food is amazing! The ambiance superb, and the service was good. Now if we can get you to fix up the outside it would be perfect!

Food is always excellent we usually just get it take out. We live the green curry and everything we've ordered has been great.

Be Thai is a casual restaurant located at the Boise Spectrum with table seating and take out. The staff is warm and friendly. Be Thai offers a variety of lunch specials, but I chose to order the Pad Thai with shrimp off the regular menu. I also tried the Lychee Iced Tea which I found sweet for my taste, but at the same time it was very refreshing. Halfway through the meal I realized I was missing the spice that gives Pad Thai the heat which I really enjoy. I didn't even miss the spice at first because the Pad Thai was delicious. I asked the server about it for future reference and upon request they will bring a tray of spices to the table. I can't wait to try them! Be Thai offers homemade coconut ice cream among their desserts that I really wanted to try but unfortunately I was too full! The menu is available on their website. I definitely recommend Be Thai. read more

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I'll keep this short, my mama told me it's rude to speak with food in your mouth. The food is served fast, hot and delicious. My friends, family and I have returned numerous times, it's always been good. Not too crowded, not noisy, convenient parking, good value. read more

Quick service and plenty of seating but kinda a weird location. Beef jerky was phenomenal. Pad Broccoli was okay, lacking some flavor. Would have been a higher rating, but I found not one, but two hairs in my food immediately after receiving it. My hair is short so definitely wasn't mine! Hair nets could fix this problem! Good friendly service but couldn't stop thinking about the hairs as I surveyed my food. Restaurant was empty besides me at 11:40 on Tuesday. No restrooms!!! read more

Be Thai Restaurant - Beef Jerky and Pad Broccoli - Thai Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Stopped in for an early dinner and this is a nice little Thai place. Friendly people and it's clean. We ordered the fresh salad rolls and they were great. Loved the mint and everything inside had the perfect ratios. We ordered the pad Thai and it was good. Almost too sweet but still very nice. We got the yellow curry and I have to say it was disappointing. Very watery and bland. We ordered the sweet sour shrimp and it leaned fishy. I hope they pay closer attention in the future. read more

alittle disappointed, always order sticky rice with mangos but got some hair inside sticky rice

This place is legit. Great food, selection, service and price. We were impressed on our first trip in. Really looking forward to exploring the menu. I use to go to Thailand a lot back in the day and it is hard to find legit Thai food. Always so Americanized. So far, they did it right. Check them out. Fantastic!!!! read more

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I saw the write up of the two sisters opening Be Thai in Boise and since I love Thai food, I asked my friend to meet there for lunch. My friend ordered off the lunch menu which included soup of the day, an appetizer and entrée. The portions for the lunch special were very generous and she had very kind things to say about the food. I'm a pho fan (try saying that 5 times fast) so I order the Be Thai Favorite Pho (rice noodles, bean sprouts, green onion, cilantro, beef). I was very pleased with the presentation and the aroma was divine. The broth is what makes or breaks a bowl of pho in my opinion, and I'm happy to say that this did not disappoint. The pho broth was clear, just salty enough, and had the right amount of spice complexity to tease my tastebuds without overpowering them. Again, a very generous bowl with large pieces of tender beef. Oh, and if it's a blustery cold day, I recommend getting a pot of Golden Flower tea. Although the décor at Be Thai is somewhat minimalistic and utilitarian, it may be that they are still setting up after their opening. It is still a great location for lunch or maybe dinner and a movie. I especially enjoyed our service - she was very friendly, fast and efficient. read more

Be Thai Restaurant - Pho (excellent) - Thai Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Saturday night Thai at 915 pm. The staff could not have been more friendly! Green curry chicken medium was delish and pad thai chicken spicy was great. Price point can't be beat. Easily the most affordable Thai food in town. Will be back for sure. read more

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I was visiting Boise and we went see movie at Edwards Cinemas. We were hungry and we decided for Thai food opposite the cinema. It's really new restaurant. We were give the restaurant a shot. The food is so good. We ordered vegetarian Crispy Roll, Pad Thai, green curry chicken and BBQ Chicken. We could not believe we ate them all. If you like Thai food, try Be Thai Restaurant. I recommended. read more

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We order this as a Door Dash. All the food was very tasty. We got the chicken pad thai, pineapple fried rice with shrimp, the drunken noodles with chicken and yellow curry with chicken. The only thing that wasn't enough was the side of white rice. They need to give you two sides of white rice for as much curry as they provide. Either way, everything was very tasty and spiced just like we asked. We will definitely order from here again. read more

Good food. Very nice people. Ordered take out. Location was a little different, across the street from the theater. Had a little trouble finding it but once I did, duh! Lunch special comes with soup, 2 potstickers and the entree. Yellow curry was delicious! I'd go back, for sure. It's not in my general area so might not go that far, often, but it was good! read more

Be Thai Restaurant - Crab Rangoon - Thai Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Ordered takeout and it was ready quickly and piping hot. The pad Thai was the best I've had in Boise and the spice levels are a bonus. My son and I got spicy and it was delicious. My husband really enjoyed the pineapple fried rice with chicken. read more

It was ok. They messed up on the level of spice and they charged for a snack thing of sauce. Sauce was bland and didn't have much flavor.

I'll start of with the good. I had the Ginger lovers it was very gingery which I love. The veggies were perfectly cooked . The beef on the other hand was tough. My whole dish was only lukewarm. My companion had General Tao's This is not your normal Generals chicken... It is a saucy chicken with a side of perfectly steamed Broccoli. This dish too was lukewarm it was also the mildest Generals I've ever tasted. The service was good without being overbearing. read more

Best Thai in Boise. This used to be a Chinese restaurant which was not good. Glad this family moved in.

Friendly service. Based on reviews I ordered the pad see ew with pork. Highly disappointed as there was not much flavor. Noodles were perfectly done though. Chicken wings: beautifully presented but it ends there. Small favorites pieces and the watered down dipping sauce did not redeem. Tom khar soup: delicious however the chicken pieces were rubbery. We may have had the chef on a bad day and I'm sad that we could find no reason to return. read more

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Great food, excellent service, convenient location. Having just relocated to Boise this checks our box for GO-TO Thai.

What a pleasant surprise. Came here based on the reviews and love Thai food. Very close to our hotel. The food was fantastic, some of the best Thai food we've ever had. The drunken duck is especially outstanding. read more