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    Bonzai Thai Cuisine

    4.3 (194 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Thai, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Pad Thai
    Quinn H.

    I was in the area on a work trip and stopped for a solo dinner date! Great place. The food was delicious and the service was so quick and friendly! Great casual spot.

    Pineapple fried rice (shrimp)
    Arrianna R.

    I've been here multiple times and the food is consistently great! This past visit i tried the crab rangoon which was one of the best I've ever had! There were actual chunks of meat that I could see which is not always the case everywhere. I also got the pineapple fried rice with shrimp and it was delicious! I ordered a spice of 5 which was perfect for me but definitely on the spicy side.

    Seafood pad Thai
    Kara M.

    I was in Charlotte for a night & in the mood for Thai. Fellow Yeppers, thanks for persuading me to give Bonzai a try! We kicked things off with some fried wings, and they were super fresh and piping hot--seriously, right out of the fryer! For my main dish, I went with the shrimp pineapple fried rice, while my husband chose the seafood pad Thai. Both dishes were fresh, flavorful and had a little bit of a kick (even at spice levels 2 & 3). Our waitress was super friendly and on top of things. The restaurant itself is small and cozy yet lively. If you're after some authentic Thai, this place is a must-visit!

    Drunken noodles with chicken and pineapple rice with seafood
    Alex H.

    Finally an authentic Thai place in Charlotte. Not taking away from the other spots but this place food wise, beats them all. I came on a Saturday and place was not busy, but unfortunately, had only one chef, so it was a bit of a wait but again, food made up for it. The drunken noodles were cooked to perfection! You got the hint of the wine and brandy, with the sweetness of the sauce, and that bite of salt that real thai food has. Perfect spice and you can ask to go up or down Best pineapple rice I've had in a long time. Every ingredient is layered and incorporated beautifully. Crab Rangoon was yummy, nuff said Ambiance no frills, like any cafeteria in Bangkok, minus the street dogs and noise this strip mall Thai has sold me and will be back.

    Ye C.

    Didn't have expectations for any authentic ghai flavors in clt but it turned out alright. The drunken noodle Was pretty good but the beef is very chewy and stale tasting. Mango sticky rice is pretty standard, wish they use sweeter mangos. Overall the dishes a bit too sweet and can use less sugar.

    Y2. Beef Salad (Yum Neur)
    Diana F.

    Travel through Clt, was in the mood for Thai and found this gem. Food was fantastic, very flavorful! Service was friendly and quick, the restaurant ambiance was good and very clean. We had the red chicken curry and the Yum salad. The curry sauce was thick and flavorful with just the right amount of spices with vegetables and chicken. The Yum salad with beef had the perfect balance of vegetables with beef in every bite and dressing that offered a ton of flavor without making it soggy.

    Pineapple fried rice
    Kel G.

    Order: vegetable pad lad na, chicken pad kra prow, chicken red curry, chicken crispy fried noodles and tofu pineapple fried rice. All their entrees come with a side of eggroll, soup or salad and portion size is generous. Vegetables pad lad na comes with Chinese broccoli, carrots, green beans, zucchini, Napa cabbage and mushroom served with their gravy sauce. Flavor was amazing but a little too much sauce. The chicken pad kra prow has a similar taste profile but unique in its own. I preferred the ground chicken instead of the strips they used here. Red curry is spicy. If you like spice then this is for you. Pineapple fried rice may not be for everyone if you are the same type of person who doesn't like pineapple on pizza lol. I personally loved it; just wished it had more pineapple. And lastly, the crispy noodles. This isn't a dish you'll want to take to-go. The noodles have to be eaten there otherwise it'll be soggy. But it's so yummy and I think it's served with the same gravy sauce. If they can put the sauce on the side for to-go then sogginess wouldn't be an issue. Overall the food is good! Only improvement would be service time. Last few times, they weren't busy but each time it took over 40 minutes to get our food. Think business is picking up for them because it was definitely a full house today. Glad we came before the rush.

    Pad Thai was good
    Paul R.

    Good food. Very good service and the ambiance was very fitting for the food. I left very content.

    Bonzai wings
    Cierra G.

    Came around 5pm on a Thursday and had the place to ourselves for a good bit of the visit but there was steady business for to go orders. It picked up around 6. Our waitress and rest of the staff was friendly and present. We started with pork potstickers and bonzai wings. The dumplings were fried 3.5/5 nothing special but they were fresh. Wings were huge but flavor and hot, I'd prefer smaller wings 4/5. Also had the pineapple sake 3.5/5 sweeter than I expected but I enjoyed it. For entrees we had the volcano salmon 5/5 and pad see ew 4/5 both spice level of 3. I wouldn't go higher than 4. The 3 was plenty heat but not too much to compromise the enjoyment of the meal. Nice spot I would recommend.

    Pad Met Ma Muang
    Rose E.

    Stopped in for a late lunch, at 1 pm (they close at 2 pm)... Wanted to try something new, so I ordered this Pad Met Ma Muang (Cashew Nut), a stir-fry dish, with a Veggie Spring Roll (a choice side). The waitress actually recommended this dish over the Volcanic Salmon dish I thought about trying. Well, I liked how there were plenty of juicy Shrimp in this dish, and a good mix of veggies, but the flavor of the dish was too heavy on Soy Sauce...not much in terms of having the typically amazing Thai flavors. With Cashew Nuts in the mix, I expected it to taste WAY better. Sadly, it was barely good. I seriously regretted not ordering the Salmon dish. Even the Spring Roll was sub par...as it was way too saturated with oil. On my very first time here, I thought the foods were really good, but on every visit after that, the foods have not been that great. Just barely good. Service was OK, though a bit absent. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty, the service staff acted so busy and preoccupied...maybe just eager to quickly close up shop? The best thing about this restaurant is that the pricing is quite friendly. Unlike other restaurants that have jacked up the prices since Covid, this place is still relatively cheap. Plus, this place is conveniently located next to one of my fave, new tea (and dessert) joints. For these reasons, I may return regardless (of my disappointments!).

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    I had the shrimp pad see ew with tofu and veggie spring rolls. Both were excellent. The Pad see ew was exceptional.

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    I had the Thai curry and it was Amazing!!! Reminded me of being back home. I would definitely eat here again and again.

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    Best Thai food in our area super clean always good service they never miss it's a must try

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    The chicken wings are really good!! The service was good!! I like the location of Bonzai. It's easy to get in and out. I would recommend.

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