We dined at Cha La Wan this early evening, right after opening for the dinner meal in fact. I had been hankering for Yum Nua, a dish I learned to love at the Thai restaurant in San Antonio when I was working. The dish, also known as Thai Beef Salad, at Cha La Wan was different -- a bit more liquid and much sweeter than I'd gotten to know. But, very satisfying nonetheless. My wife had the Mongolian Beef and was very pleased with it, as was I upon sampling it. The steamed rice served with the Mongolian Beef was perfect in consistency and with the Thai soy sauce, was delicious. We are looking forward to trying other dishes here. read more

My wife tried calling to see if she could get some price checks and place an order. She tried calling 2x, and I tried calling 2x. No answer. Wife ended up going to the restaurant. Firstly, this place is VERY expensive. We knew that before but my wife decided to remove some items after confirming that they were not what we were expecting. We did not appreciate the eye rolls. We did not appreciate being left at the register while ordering. But 4 items for $91?????? We did not appreciate the tone change between ordering and watching the others getting served in another manner. We had just moved here, and were excited to finally try this place until tonight. We will not be supporting this business. read more

My husband and I truly enjoyed our meals. He always gets Pad See Ew, and I got Pad Kee Mao. The flavors are fresh and so delicious!! The restaurant is a quiet one, usually we're told to choose to sit wherever we'd like. With just one employee visible, you're going to have to wait a sec for a drink refill etc but he's definitely covering every table! Great food, casual atmosphere, and kind service for a pretty good price... we'll be back - and next time I'll remember pictures. ;) read more

The Thai food here is excellent. I've been a fan of Thai food for at least 4 decades and this is the first place to offer crocodile (which I passed on) and their translation of Roti which I love! Beyond the food, the inside is will decorated and not with the traditional pictures or maps of Thailand. The hammered bronze on the wall, the couches to sit on at the table, the art on the table itself, amazing. To compete the tri-fecta, the service was spot on. The serving ware was elegant. The wife and I shared the Roti - light, crisp, flakey with a tasty sauce with some veggies in it for dip. I had the standby panang curry, ordering the entree size hoping I would have leftovers to take home however there were no survivors. I asked for medium spice ( 2 out of four) and I thought it was very tasty. Most people who want some heat in there good should go for "spicy". The wife had Pad Thai and thought the noodles were very fresh and tasty. All in all a great place to eat. Get there before 1:45 for lunch, the close the doors before 2. read more

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The service was fast and food was predictable. When I picked up the food, the inside was cultural and clean. The service was fast and professional. My only critic would be to living the food up, everything looked grey with the drunken noodles. The chicken satay was fantastic, and I highly recommend. read more

The service and food were excellent We were really impressed with everything and can't wait to go back read more

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This is without a doubt one of the best Thai restaurants I've been to in all of Texas! I was taken in by the warm, inviting atmosphere -- elegant Thai décor, soft ambient lighting, and intricate touches that made the space feel both cozy and transportive. It's the kind of place that immediately makes you feel relaxed and welcome. The staff were warm and welcoming. Now, let's talk about the food -- absolutely phenomenal. I ordered the seafood Pad Thai, and it was absolutely delicious! The noodles were perfectly cooked and coated in a tangy, slightly sweet tamarind sauce, with just the right kick of heat. You have the option to choose your heat level from 1-5; I went with the 2. It came loaded with shrimp, squid, and scallops -- all fresh, tender, and cooked to perfection. The portion was generous, and every bite was bursting with authentic flavor. If you're looking for authentic Thai cuisine with standout flavors, a calm and beautifully curated ambiance, and excellent service, this place is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back -- and soon! read more

Chalawan Thai Cuisiine - Pad Thai seafood - Thai Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

We had drunken noodles pineapple fried rice and avocado curry super delicious. Service was good and pleasant and quiet. Great music and clean place, plenty of parking space. read more

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We started our meal with the crab angels. These were like crab rangoons, but pinched so they were totally closed. This is nice, because all the melty gooey goodness doesn't leak out. However, they are a little messy because they are smaller than a crab rangoon, but not small enough that you can just pop them in your mouth. So, you have to cut or bite into them. Worth a little mess, though, because they were fresh, hot and delicious. My husband had the spicy fried rice with chicken at spice level 3. He enjoyed it. It was a generous portion with a nice kick and plenty of chicken and veggies. There was enough that a to-go box was needed. I had the red curry with chicken at spice level 3. I wasn't optimistic when it came out because the sauce was very thin - really a soup broth consistency. However, the flavor was good and there was a nice amount of chicken and vegetables. Our server was very attentive and efficient. This is probably an anomaly, but we were there early and there weren't many guests - but there was a lot of noise from the kitchen. I wasn't sure if some of the employees were arguing loudly, or if the noise just carried because the restaurant was fairly empty. I'd definitely go back, and I look forward to trying the pad Thai when I do. read more

Chalawan Thai Cuisiine - Red curry with chicken - Thai Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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A friend suggested we try this place for our lunch date and I am so glad she did. This place is beautiful and the ambience inside set the tone for an enjoyable lunch. The young lady who took our drink orders and food orders was amazing. I think she is the owner because after we finished our meals, she came by to talk to us a little bit to tell us about the meaning of the name of the restaurant and about more items on their menu that they offer. She also let us know that this business is her pride and joy from the interior decorating and how well the food was presented and tasted, I wholeheartedly believe everything she said as far as this being her pride and joy. I ordered the shrimp fried rice with a side of garlic wings. They were amazing! The wings were fried crispy just how I like them and paired with the garlic sauce, it was a great combination. The shrimp fried rice did not need any soy sauce or anything I usually drown it in from any other establishment. This shrimp fried rice was flavored so perfectly! There were slices of onion inside of the rice that packed a satisfying crunch with just about every bite. I can't forget about the egg drop soup they give you before you order. It was delicious! I can confidently say it was the best I've ever tasted in my life. To wash everything down, I ordered the chai iced tea. It was my first time ever trying a chai tea and it will most definitely not be the last. It was delicious! The overall experience at this restaurant was a 10 out of 10! I'm so excited to have discovered this gem. I will be dining here more often. read more

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Food was OK, service was great , but for lunch a $54 bill for 2 people ( no drinks) is a bit pricey. Food was seasoned mildly even after ordering spicy. Still in search for good Thai in new braunfels. read more

Drunken noodle was good, pineapple fried rice, Tom Kha Gha and everything else we got. Outside looks odd. My brother said heck no, but he was starving and tired. He goes inside and everyone was pleasantly surprised, it was clean and decorated well. Just the building on the outside looked a little rough. I can't wait to go here again. They were so friendly and quickly greeted us. They also have alligator. read more

I was looking for a sit-down Thai restaurant in the area and this place was 5 minutes away. The staff was very friendly and I was served quickly. The pad Thai was DELICIOUS and I wish I'd been able to try more. I will definitely be back next time I'm in the area. read more

Chalawan Thai Cuisiine - Outside of the building - Thai Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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The service and food was wonderful. My only complaint would be the Mango/sticky rice and Thai iced coffee was extremely sweet. if they would cut the sweetness in half then both items would be delicious. As for comparing other Thai restaurants in the area, this would have to be the freshest. Overall the atmosphere is fun and love the decor. read more

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Chalawan Thai Cuisine has not decreased in flavor and food service for take out or delivery. Amazing authentic Thai food. New Braunfels is so fortunate to have a local Thai restaurant at this location. Again amazing!! read more

Fantastic thai food. Very large menu. Phoenix was our server and very knowledgeable. Suggested the alligator basil which was fantastic. Crispy noodles were great also. But the shrimp rolls with the sauces were stupid good. Super cute place, comfortable couches. Very fancy read more

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Love Luis and his wife! Amazing food and people My favorite Thai dish and go to is pad see ew and pad thai. cant go wrong with tom yum soup either. thai ice tea to pair with the food is always a must read more

This was my second visit to this restaurant. We started with jasmine tea and egg drop soup--both comforting and flavorful. For mains, we had the spicy eggplant with chicken, which had the perfect balance of heat and savoriness. One of the highlights was the special soft shell crab--what made it even better was how kindly the owner explained more about it to us. It felt like a little food adventure! We finished with desserts: the mango sticky - ube and coconut balance was delicious and unique in their own way. Can't wait to come back again! read more

My family dined here for the first time. The food was really good & fresh. We will definitely come back. Staff was very attentive. read more

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Lunch for two of us before a tip was $57. I think that is a lot, especially when one of us had water and a bowl of soup. The food wasn't bad but I think it's extremely overpriced. Great service. read more

I have been coming here for a long time but it keeps getting better and better especially now under new management. I love their pad see ew and tom kha soup. Very authentic Thai food, good portions. read more

The owner is adorable and her food is amazing! Much better than anything that has ever been in this location before. We had Beef Larb and a Kao Soy both delicious... we will be back to try a couple more dishes the menu is pretty big. Worth a try if you love Thai!! read more

Chalawan Thai Cuisiine - Thai Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Food was delicious AI generated alligator pics with bikini thai girls are creepy and weird. Wife was vomiting all night. But will give benefit of the doubt it was unrelated since the rest of us were fine read more

Everything was cooked fresh and was delicious. Services was friendly and the room was very cute. We are looking forward to coming back again. read more

First off.... The atmosphere was relaxing. Phoenix our waiter was welcoming and on top of his game, forgive me if I misspelled his name. The food was amazing and served as it should be, classy! We will be back! read more

We had the green curry and the pad see ew. Both vey good! And you can dial in your spice level which is nice.

We have enjoyed this new spot several times. However, the pork dish should be clarified that it is pork belly and not pork slices. The service was attentive and quick. The ambiance was in progress as there was redecorating going on. I hope they last because we need a great Thai place in our town! read more

This place is ADORABLE. I just love all the details. The silverware, the glasses, the fresh flowers, the seating options. I just loved how precious it was. And my curry came out so delicious. The staff is so sweet. I was having a bad day and this place lifted up my spirits. Thank you to the staff for being so sweet!! read more

We had the tom kha soup it was delicious lots of chicken in it too. Also had the shrimp pad Thai it had 12 shrimp was very good. And the green curry was Devine. Will definitely go back. read more

Amazing food with beautiful presentation! Ambiance is great - this is definitely worth a visit! A hidden gem! Delightfully friendly service as well! read more

If you have not been to this place yet, go! The food was delicious ! if you're looking for Thai cuisine in the new Braunfels area, go give them a try. read more

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This is a definite must. We are very happy to have had this authentic and very delicious dining experience. We will be back soon.

Amazing food, amazing service! We got the Tom Kha soup, which was delicious and creamy. The pad thai was very tasty. The appetizer sampler was amazing. read more

All of the food was fantastic. The egg drop soup was enough for 2 and the pop stickers were the best we've ever had. Our meals were hot, spicy and delicious. The service was excellent. This is our new favorite Thai restaurant. read more

Food was great; service was awesome! Definitely will be going back! Love trying foods from different countries!!

This place is amazing. Totally redone inside and out the wait staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and fresh. I can't wait to come back.!! read more

Really good food, service was good and Really big portions. Highly recommend the appetizer sampler platter

Great authentic Thai Food in a relaxing quaint atmosphere with a presentation that welcomes and makes you smile. The service was very pleasant and attentative. Tried the soft shell crab which was delicious and fresh. The curry and Tom Yum soup were equally fantastic. Total positive experience, would recommend and return. read more