Every now and then you come across a restaurant that completely blows you away and makes you wonder how more people don't know about it yet. That was exactly my experience with Chalong. I first found it on a random weeknight after getting a craving for mango sticky rice on uber eats. I decided to throw in a Pad Thai too so I could have lunch for the next day. It was SO good that I literally made the exact same order again the next night for dinner. A few days later, my boyfriend and I decided we had to try the actual restaurant for a date night. It's a small spot in Midtown that is really nicely decorated and super cozy. It was pretty quiet when we went with mostly Uber Eats drivers coming in and out. We started with the crispy veggie egg rolls and they were the perfect start to the meal. Super crispy, flavorful, and honestly addicting. For our entree, we shared the Sizzling Thai Sukiyaki, which is a pan fried glass noodle dish with chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and a spicy sukiyaki sauce. It was AMAZING. So flavorful and perfectly spicy. I'm usually nervous ordering spicy dishes at Thai restaurants because sometimes the heat completely overpowers the flavor but this one was done perfectly. Don't get me wrong, my nose was absolutely running by the end but in the best way possible!!! To finish off dinner, we ordered the mango sticky rice. It's one of those desserts that's hard to mess up but somehow theirs still stood out. The mango was perfectly ripe and sweet and everything tasted so fresh. I also have to mention the service because it was genuinely great. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and clearly a big fan of the food himself which made the experience even better. I try a lot of new restaurants, and it's rare to find one that checks every single box and immediately becomes a place you want to keep coming back to. Chalong definitely did that for us. They officially gained two lifelong customers and hopefully they gain you too if you're reading this!!! read more

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Chalong is a small Thai eatery in midtown with nice aesthetics, not a typical hole in the wall restaurant. Located in a small commercial strip with limited parking. Would advise not to come during peak lunch or dinner hours. Spicy garlic crispy pork - flavor was on point. Crispy as expected. The spiciness doesn't hit you at first, but it does build. Southern Thai crab curry - got it in mild and it was enjoyable for me. It comes with a small bowl of rice. I wished the soft shell crab was a bit bigger though. Jaew Hon on sticks - came with 4 sticks. We asked for half hot and half mild. The pork was juicy, not overcooked. Enjoyed the marinade. Comes with sticky rice. Thai iced tea - usually comes with whipped cream, but I asked for one without it. I've had better honestly for that $6 price point. Overall, the food tasted good, but the prices are a bit elevated compared to other Thai restaurants. read more

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The soft shell crab curry *chef's kiss*. That's it, that's the review. But I'll be back to try more. read more

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Incredible experience! Came here on a whim after a walk due to a Thai food craving and it was a lovely experience. We met the owner who informed us that they will be expanding soon and I honestly cannot wait. To start we had the spicy garlic green beans which had a bit of a kick but not too much. They were delicious. Then I had the Southern Thai Crab Curry and it was exceptional. Filling, piping hot and the flavors were insane. I got it hot, one level below Thai hot and it was perfect. Spicy and wildly enjoyable. The perfect sweet and spicy balance. Also, the decor was very cute!! I cannot wait to go back and try more. read more

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I got the chicken pad see ew from Chalong Thai in midtown to go for a quick meal since I was in the area. I noticed that some of the noodles were still light and others dark, the lighter noodles didn't have any soy sauce on them so they were pretty bland, whereas the darker noodles were fine. I am usually used to pad see ew having drunken flat noodles like pad kee mao. The noodles they use here are flat but very thin, not the wider kind that I usually see. I thought this place was just ok. I probably wouldn't come back as there are much better Thai places around read more

Chalong Thai Eatery - Pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

I want to like this place more, just have to let you know about the inconsistencies we faced went we went. Overall food tasted great and authentic; definately tastes like Thai grandma cooking in the back. - Parking on a Friday night is horrible. No parking and 6+ cars waiting for someone to leave - I wish the sever gave me the option of mild, medium, or hot for my beef salad - it was just wayy too hot for just ordering the beef salad. - Since there was only one waiter, it was tough trying to get water refills on time - The pacing of the main dishes were off. My gf got her main dish, then I got my main dish 15 minutes after. It felt weird her eating while I'm staring at her eating. I can tell the back there was only one person cooking. - Some tables left because the service was too slow :( Overall good tasting Thai, I would probably do takeout or set the expectation you will be there wonderig where your food is until they fix their kitchen issues. - Table spacing felt a little snug to one another, but that's just my personal preference. read more

Came here for HRW lunch with a fellow Yelper. Coincidentally we wanted the same food options from appetizer to dessert! Started with crispy spring rolls, then a small portion of Pad Thai, and ended with a plate of sticky rice with black beans. I loved all my food. They were cooked well and flavorful. The dessert was a little too sweet for me, but it still tasted good. The restaurant is fairly new, and the staff is friendly. The restaurant is good for small groups, as it is small. Parking is easy in a big parking lot. read more

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We dropped in for lunch on a Sunday. Note that the restaurant seats maximum capacity of 24 ppl. The space has modern decor and clean. We were a party of 6 and no one else dining at the time we ordered. The menu has a good variety of dishes but no noodle soups. We ordered the following dishes: * Som Tum Thai - this was good but the papaya was not mashed as I'm used to, appeared to only be shredded and tossed * Beef Salad - beef was way too chewy, we left half of this plate behind * Shake Chic Chick - good, a little on the overcooked, dry side * Spicy Garlic Crispy pork - one of the most flavorful dish at this luncheon, cooked perfectly and well seasoned. Every bite had a nice crunch. * Roti w/Curry - a little thinner in sauce and roti than I'm used to but it was devoured * Crab Fried Rice - lacked the garlic flavor that I'm used to with Thai crab fried rice but still really good. * Hang Over Soup Chicken - great soup after a long night, clear, spicy broth * Crispy Garlic Prawns - this was too overcooked, almost like eating rubber. The seasoning was great but the shrimp itself was not as good as it appeared. * Grilled Cuttlefish - was warned this would take 30 mins to cook, well worth the wait. Perfect bouncy texture served with two dipping sauce. * Crispy Pork - way too fatty and overly crispy, about 20% was meat and the rest was fat * Mango sticky rice - sticky rice and coconut cream were great, mango was on the sour side Pad Kee Mao Beef - nice size, very good Thai Ice Tea - pretty and good Fresh Lime Ice Tea - tastes odd, not used to this drink but never had it before here. I felt bad for our server, she was the only one working and appears to also be helping in the kitchen as she would disappear back there for periods of time until the food arrived. Bathroom was clean, parking lot was filled with angry drivers but seems to be plenty of parking. read more

Overall good, with a couple of areas for improvement. The space is small and the portions are on the smaller side, but maybe that's what's expected for this area. Thai tea - very good, not too sweet, only downside is that it is tiny. I think the whipped cream is unnecessary, but that's something you can opt out of. Shake Chic Chick - reminds me of popcorn chicken; I like the batter but I think it could be crispier. Some pieces were a bit stale. Stir-fried Suki - normally this is one of my most favorite Thai dish. I think Chalong does it well it terms of flavor, ingredients, and spice. However, it was very mushy for my preference where the glass noodle almost disintegrates. Not sure if this is a chef stylistic choice, but I wasn't chewing at all for the most part. Po Tak Soup - light, sour, refreshing. Full of fish, shrimp, mussels, and squid. The only thing we ordered that wasn't spicy so it's a nice little break. Khua Kling - this dish knocked me out with how spicy it was. Be warn if you're not used to eating spice. Stir fried pork or chicken with curry paste, boiled egg, cucumbers. Looks and tastes amazing, although I couldn't hear anything after the first bite. Raw Shrimp - One of the few Thai restaurants that have this dish. Very fresh, good amount of spice, savory seafood sauce, topped off with raw garlic for some crunch. read more

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Very impressed! Pai is exceptionally nice! I really enjoyed talking with her. Very nice and personable. Food: the food is simply amazing. Everything is made fresh to order. I really enjoyed the pad Thai. One of the best pad Thais I've had in a while. Every single bite was full of flavor and simply made a perfect perfection. The Thai tea was amazing! So was the dessert she brought out at the end. I really enjoyed that. Decor and customer service is top notch here. I enjoyed talking with Pai. I have several dishes to try when I come back. I like the sitting area as well. Also the little things matter. They have nice dishes, nice fortune, spoons, nice tables. They went all out to provide a nice experience for their clients. Easy five star review I will come here many more times to come and bring a lot of clients here. If you follow me, I suggest you stop by and give this restaurant a try ASAP. Support local businesses. read more

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Bold, favorable Thai cuisine!!! If you love Thai food, then you need to check this place out! Close to Midtown area and it's super quaint...blink and you may pass it! The food is amazing and has lots of flavors. The soup was clean and full of richness. If you love seafood, then you need to try the crispy shrimp. Looking for spice, then they got you covered!! Come check them out solo, date night or with friends!! Chow Chow Time!! read more

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Green curry with tofu and the Pad Thai with chicken was delicious! Not too heavy like other Thai food places. Thai tea was lightly sweet yet satisfying. Definitely coming back! :D read more

Chalong Thai Eatery - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is a cute but small establishment nestled between downtown and the Montrose area. There's plenty of parking as it's in a small strip of businesses. This is a plus as you know it's a nightmare to find a restaurant with free parking and plenty of spaces. The food was delicious. It's definitely in my top 3 Thai restaurants in Houston, if not number one. The thai tea was more tea flavor than milk or sugar. It's perfect as it's not too sweet nor too creamy. The Pad Thai was saucy and not dry... not too sweet nor fish saucy nor sour from the tamarind paste. It's a perfect balance and the portion size was more than I expected. The crab cakes weren't too crab flavored. My best friend doesn't like seafood like that and she thought they weren't pungent. She really liked eating them with the sweet plum sauce that comes with it. The crab cakes were very crispy and also a good portion size. The Mussels Cooked in Garlic Butter Sauce were AMAZING. Once again bestie tried them and liked them despite not liking seafood. She put some of the sauce on the Pad Thai to try something new and she really liked the result. The mussels were also big and fresh. The Roti was slightly burnt but you couldn't taste it. The curry was a mild red curry I believe. It was good but mild. The Jaew Hon on Sticks were the best.. they were flavorful with a nice charred taste. I ended up ordering another portion. The Tom Yum soup was hearty with a more sour flavor. I prefer my Tom Yum more sour so it was exactly what I wanted. The Spicy and Garlic Crispy Pork were delicious. Super crispy but not dry.. full of flavor. The Thai BBQ chicken were moist and smoky. There were at least 5 big pieces so that was a great portion size. I forgot to take a picture of the papaya salad. It was refreshing and had a nice balance of flavor. The service was also great and attentive. I'm happy this place is on Ubereats so I can have it still even if I don't want to leave my house. read more

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I went there with my boyfriend the other day. It was my first time trying Thai food, and it was a really great experience. Our server, Pai (I hope I'm saying her name right), was very nice. She recommended some dishes, and they were so good. It's a really small restaurant, but I liked the ambience there too. read more

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Came in today and got the mango sticky rice since I love it the first time. It was just as delicious! I shared with my coworkers although I for sure didn't want to, but anything to get more customers in the door! The establishment is so clean! And Pai was extremely helpful once again! Thank you! read more

Chalong Thai Eatery - Milk tea - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is excellent. I found d my new Thai place. Everything order exceeded my expectations. Nice place, food is superb. read more

Located in Midtown in a small plaza. Plenty of parking. The interior is very small; maybe seating for 6ish tables. We got the crispy pork (4/5) and roti with curry (1/5) for apps. The crispy pork resembled a southern Chinese style of BBQ pork; fairly tasty. The roti with curry was an Asian pancake with a curry dipping sauce; strong feeling that the pancake was a frozen / premade pancake because I've cooked some at home with the same consistency. I got the pad Thai for my entree; the portion was actually quite large and it was a decent version of pad Thai; my personal preference is for a slightly more tamarind/ saucier version. Overall, it's a decent Thai option for midtown; definitely need to try out some of the more Thai options (outside of the basic street food dishes). read more

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I ordered online and paid, I showed up and they are closed! No one is here, business is closed. I better be getting my $ back, and not charged for this! read more

Chalong Thai Eatery - Sign - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Best Thai I've had in Houston. The pad see ew was so flavorful, the crispy pork belly is amazing.

Amazing food!!! We ordered a few dishes and nothing was left on the plate. Our favorite was the Pad Thai, Jaew Hon on sticks, roti on curry and green curry, a must try! read more

Finally, a Thai place that I LOVE in Houston. I've been on the search for 5 years now. I went for HRW and was very impressed. The owner is so sweet and the food was delish. It's a small space but the decor is top tier. I definitely plan on returning soon. read more

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Great service! Starting with the Thai Tea...it was perfect. Not too sweet and served in a glass instead of the usual plastic. And the lunch was delicious. Tons of flavor and really fresh read more

Chalong Thai Eatery - Thai Tea - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Let me just say this visit was almost perfect! I was the first guest for lunch which was fine by me. First impressions it was quaint and well decorated. It is a small eatery but comfortable felt like home. I was greeted as soon as I came in. I let her know I needed to wash my hands and b lined straight to the bathrooms. They were clean as well. I really appreciated the extra care they took in making sure their facilities were clean. Often it is overlooked. Once seated my waitress came out and without me asking she offered selections that would be ideal for lunch. It was so effortless and not forced I had to try what she suggested which is a staple I enjoy cooking at home Pad Kaprow aka Thai Basil Chicken. I opted for Thai spicy which surprised her but iykyk lol. While waiting for my food she brought me a Thai tea to try out. It was soooo good and packed a punch. My lunch came out quickly and was hot. She also brought house condiments to compliment my meal. When I say the food was delicious it was delicious. Serving size was perfect and the egg was cooked perfectly as well. I was feeling it but midway but a thing happened. Now I'm an honest reviewer and I'm not here to put anyone down. Only state my experience. So take it as a grain of salt. There was a rather long hair in my food. I felt terrible because I didn't know how it would be received when I mentioned what happened. I could not keep eating, but let me tell you I wanted to finish my plate! I was having a serious inner dialogue about how to proceed when my waitress arrived to check in. I told her what happened and requested maybe just a half portion of what was left. Of course she went above my request and made it right. They remade the dish and provided me a coupon for $5 off my next visit. Now some people may have gone off but I understand it happens and it was an opportunity for them to learn in order to get better. The big question will I be back....of course the food and service was great. Please check them out! read more

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I am Thai and of course, I love Thai food. I've been dining at Chalong Thai Eatery since the second day of its soft opening, and I've already noticed significant improvements with each visit. The owner and staff are incredibly attentive and eager to help, which makes for a welcoming experience. The flavors of the food are truly authentic, transporting me straight to Thailand with every bite. The crispy pork is definitely a standout, and the spicy & garlic crispy pork is hands down the best I've had - a solid 10/10. The Po Takk, a seafood basil soup, is absolutely amazing, bursting with fresh flavors and perfect balance. I'm excited to keep coming back and see how this gem continues to evolve! I hope you continue to serve our authentic cuisine and share it with everyone. read more

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Got the crispy pork belly really tasty great customer service will definitely be back to try other dishes

Bottom line: in my opinion, this place compares very favorably to local favorites like Street to Kitchen and Asia Market Thai Lao. Yes, that's high praise! The spot is tiny, I doubt it can seat a full 30 people. But it's clean, comfortable, and simple. Nothing fancy, suits me fine. The service is great and friendly, as you would expect from a place where you can barely be an arm's length from your server. Now to the food. The chef/owner is Thai and she clearly cares about authentically recreating the flavors of home. (That's one of the reasons Street to Kitchen comes immediately to mind.) You will of course find all the classic curries and noodle dishes you expect -- and they are good!-- but you'll also find dishes that are typical for Thai people, if not necessarily in American Thai restaurants. If you've never been to Thailand and wonder what kind of things they eat that don't always make the cut on American menus, give Chalong a look and maybe expand your Thai horizons. For example a dish I believe they call Chalong Pok Pok is basically som tum (papaya salad) with a house made anchovy sauce and salted crab. It may not be to everyone's palate (do you like, say, Vietnamese bun rieu?) but I love it and it's definitely real deal Thai, made with a lot of homemade care. Order it spicy and liberate your sinuses. I could go on about specific dishes -- eg the tom yum had exceptionally fresh ingredients: big, juicy, very fresh shrimp, a lot of lemongrass, not too much sweetness, etc.-- and maybe as I work may way through the entire menu (grilled cuttlefish next) I'll do that, but for now I'll just say this place is great and you should try it. read more

Excellent ambience and such an amazing vibe the food is delicious and and presented beautifully, and the service was quick friendly cant wait to come back. read more

The hangover soup has incredible flavor and food came out quick! Went for lunch and was not crowded at all. Best midtown Thai

This is such a solid addition to the neighborhood. I've gotten takeout from here twice. Green curry, pad Thai and pad see ew. I've tried a lot of Thai places searching for a decent pad Thai and this is one of the best in Houston my opinion. I love that it comes with chicken and shrimp by default. They are super accommodating with special requests on toast. I've only done takeout but everything has been delicious and prepared with care. Highly recommended and hope this place gets enough business to stick around! read more

Most authentic Thai cuisine in midtown/downtown. I practically go there at least once a week. Best dishes: crispy pork, mushroom salad, beef hot pot, pad see ew, and kua kling. I'm Thai and I don't usually eat pad Thai but it is very good here as well. read more

Love this place! My favorite spicy garlic noodles!! They also have a great small atmosphere!

Delicious! We ordered the crispy pork salad and panang curry. Both were delicious. It's a great stop before the theater.

My new fave Thai restaurant! I've been 3 times now and everything I've tried has been amazing. Everyone is so warm and kind. The restaurant is cozy, cute, and clean. The food is consistently delicious! I recommend the crispy garlic prawns, pad thai, and fried rice with fried crispy pork. And the roti with condensed milk for dessert! To make it even more special it's women owned and operated!! Please go support them and try everything! It's truly a hidden gem. You'll be so satisfied :) read more

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Absolutely WOW. Thai tea and crab curry. The crab curry is more expensive than your standard curry (obviously because the crab) but this did NOT disappoint like some restaurant's premium items do. If you're on a curry kick, don't miss this magic! Ambience is minimalist and modern, in a very small and cozy space, adding to the feeling that you are getting something special! Well done! read more

Chalong Thai Eatery - Thai crab curry and Thai tea. - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Delightful, delicious. The vibe, the staff, the food. #LOVE Could easily be our weekly go-to for homemade Thai. Plus we were enchanted by the staff - genuine + enthusiastic. This restaurant deserves your business! read more

Chalong Thai Eatery - Starting in the foreground: Pad Thai, Spicy Garlic Udon Noodles, Jaes Hon on Sticks. All fresh and hot. #Perfect! - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Customer service was a 10/10 The food was a 10/10 I would definitely recommend I had a great time there read more

Amazing food, great atmosphere and the service is on point, highly recommend! Pork ribs, spicy garlic udon, and crispy pork all exceeded expectations. read more

Chalong Thai Eatery - Pork ribs - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious authentic Thai food! The place is super cozy and beautiful styled. Excellent place for a date or night with friends!

Good food. Reasonable price. Definitely will come back. Got the pad see ew and green curry- both great.

the food the service and experience is all time great. will come back again. the pricing is reasonable! read more

Chalong Thai Eatery - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas