Food is good but waiting bit long. Building look big outside but the settings bit somehow less tables inside. Worth the wait. read more

Went for a friends bday today for lunch with a group and we did family style. Everything was so delicious, I was so impressed! My friend joined the waitlist when we were 3 miles out so that helped with the waiting time. I didn't have any expectations coming here though bc I'm from LA and am not as familiar with the thai food scene in OC. But overall very impressed. read more

Chiang Rai - Yellow curry with fried chicken wings and roti - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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We have only taken out here but the curries we had were delicious! Ordered to go on their website and took 20 min for it to be done like it was promised. Briefly went in the restaurant for pick up, they have table and bar seating nice interior. Got the beef cheek and fish cake and pork curry. Beef cheek curry (8.5/10)-generous chunks of beef curry wasn't overly spicy, rice cooke well, had good aroma of coconut. Pork curry (7/10)- pork bit too fatty broth was interesting, not my fav but good amount of pork Fish cake (9/10)- surprisingly crispy for take out has 5 patties super flavorful and fish sauce that comes with it helps cut through fattiness. Overall delicious food can't compare to Manao since menu it very different chiang rai has more exotic items. Would love to try the fried rice next visit read more

Chiang Rai - Pork curry - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

i decided to try this thai restaurant on a whim and it did not disappoint! we waited over an hour since we came at a peak time on the weekend but i'm glad we stuck around. we ordered: -thai tea -roti with yellow curry -pad kee mao/drunken noodles -spicy basil fried rice every dish was a hit!! the drunken noodles and fried rice were so savory and aromatic, and the yellow curry paired with the roti was so good. we requested a refill of the roti since we couldn't get enough of the first batch. even the thai tea was amazing! this spot definitely exceeded expectations and will be my go-to thai spot in south oc. it would be great if a reservation system besides just the yelp waitlist was put in place so that we could reserve ahead of time. read more

Chiang Rai - thai iced tea - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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Amazing Thai food!! Probably one of the best in Orange County. Everything we tried has been delicious. The service, however, could be friendlier. Also, when we paid the tab, they didn't let us know about the 18% service fee, so on the card reader, we tipped again! Of course it is our responsibility to always read the bill carefully, but usually the server will clearly let you know that the service charge is already included in the bill. We felt like they were intentionally trying to trick their guests by not letting you know because when we brought it up to our waitress, no one even apologized. Definitely left a bad taste as we were exiting the restaurant. read more

Chiang Rai - Crab fried rice - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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This place is super cute Thai Place in Tustin. It does get super packed & busy here, even on a weekday. Good thing they have Yelp waitlist, which is different from the Long Beach Branch. I've been here a few times and my frequent must get dish is the Khao Soi. Khao soi: really good combination of sauce/soup and noodles. Noodles are perfect texture. I personally like my dish spicy and with lots of lime juice. It is a bit on the heavier side because of the coconut cream/milk in the soup but it is delicious. Papaya Salad: Super refreshing. Also love it spicy. You can definitely adjust your spice level as you like. I would definitely get this again. Laab: It was refreshing and delicious, however, not my favorite thing here. I would probably bass on this. The menu is overwhelming, they have both southern and northern styles but overall recommend. There are so many different dishes to try here. read more

Chiang Rai - Khao Soi & Green Curry - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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The food at this place is beyond phenomenal. I have absolutely no notes for the chef. If I really had to find something to nitpick, it would be that their location is far too small for how outstanding the food is. The service here was also exceptional. Everything came out hot, delicious, and timely, delivered with nothing but excellent customer service. The restroom was very clean. The nicest touch about this place is that we happened to be there just as they were closing and were one of the last tables still seated. Rather than rushing us out, they allowed us to peacefully finish our dinner. After ensuring that all of our food was delivered and our drinks were filled, the most heartwarming thing I've ever seen at a restaurant happened: every single staff member came out to dine together like a family. They had prepared a pot of soup, and literally everyone, from the back kitchen to the front of the house, sat at a long table together to dine and chat. What a beautiful way for a restaurant to incorporate family into their staff. There was no separation between the Asian and Latino staff members; everyone sat together, united, and genuinely looked happy to be sharing a meal. I absolutely love this. read more

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Chiang Rai is a Michelin guide Northern Thai eatery that is serving up some authentic and high quality food. This spot is located in a plaza with a decent amount of parking spots. They do not take reservations, but they do have a Yelp waitlist you could join. Inside, they have some very festive decor and a good amount of seating. For their menu, they have a diverse selection of Northern Thai dishes to choose from. Wifey and I ended up getting a spread consisting of the Thai Tea Slushy, Isaan Sour Sausage, Pad Thai with Shrimp, and the Wagyu Beef Boat Noodle Soup. Everything that we had was delicious and all of the staff were very friendly and welcoming! read more

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IMO the best Thai restaurant in OC. A lot of the Thai restaurants here in the OC that I frequent they all serve the same dishes all the time, with Chiang Mai I at least see some different items. The khao soi for example, that thing is delicious, a curry broth with crispy egg noodles and extra ribeye steak, I would order that again and again. The midnight chicken was also delicious, the chicken was so well cooked. If I lived closer to this place I would probably go here once a month. read more

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We stopped by Chiang Rai in Tustin for some of my favorite Thai food in OC. The inside has nice vibes and can accommodate groups, but the wait can be long. Every single dish we ordered was delicious. The classic Khao Soi has a very flavorful curry broth and a generous, crunchy pile of crispy egg noodles on top; we added the sliced beef and it was really good. Our friend got the dry Khao Soi, which was a great choice also. Other friends got the beef dish that was solid. The chicken satay skewers were decent and came with some tasty peanut sauce. The roti with yellow curry was awesome. Then we finished with the delicious mango sticky rice. Chiang Rai delivers excellent, highly satisfying Northern Thai food in OC. Every item is solid, making this my go-to Thai place. Do not pass on the Khao Soi. Pro Tip: Order both the traditional wet and dry versions of the Khao Soi to share so you can try the contrast between the broth and dry noodles. read more

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Came here with a friend for lunch and the spot was already pretty packed when we arrived. Luckily we're in a smaller group of 2 and was able to get seated right away, but bigger groups would have had to wait. The staff were super friendly and nice and helped us make some recommendations on the menu when we were debating between dishes. The interior is also super decorated and cute with lots of Thai inspired items and designs. We ended up ordering roti combo (with fried chicken) and crab fried rice and both were delicious! The portion size was also quite large and we couldn't fully finish the dishes. Overall a great place for Thai food and would recommend! I'd love to go back and try more dishes. read more

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Yelp me, Yelp you! Stopped by Chiang Rai in Tustin and this place definitely satisfied our Thai food cravings! We had about a 15-20 minute wait before getting seated. The restaurant is a little cramped inside, especially when it gets busy, but it was clean and had a nice casual, lively atmosphere. It definitely feels like one of those popular little spots where people are constantly coming and going. We ordered the crispy pork belly over rice, Khao Soi, and of course had to finish with the mango sticky rice. The pork belly was crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, and went perfectly with the rice and sauce. But the Khao Soi was the star for me--rich, creamy, flavorful curry broth with tender meat and those crispy noodles on top giving it that extra crunch. Very comforting and packed with flavor. And that mango sticky rice! Fresh, sweet mango with creamy coconut sticky rice. Simple but sooooo good and a perfect way to end the meal. The portions were generous, the presentation was beautiful, and everything tasted fresh. Even though the space is a little tight and you may have to wait, the food made it worth it. Definitely a place I would come back to because there are still plenty of things on the menu I want to try. Yelp me, Yelp you! read more

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Was excited to try this place since I've seen it all over my social media... We ordered just a few dishes since it was just the two of us and we were planning to have an early dinner. Fried chicken with sticky rice: 3.6/5 * Chicken was juicy and crispy but lacked the flavor I was expecting. Kinda just tasted like regular friend chicken. Sticky rice was dry (if you've had Hanuman eatery, their fried chicken is 10x better sorry). Khao soi with beef: 3.9/5 * Strong, aromatic flavor but wish they gave more curry/soup. Noodles were more cut up than I was expecting (not really in long strands that I personally prefer). After a couple bites, it became too salty and I had to add rice to the soup. The beef was tender but very thinly sliced. Crying tiger: 4/5 * Tender and juicy but not much flavor. The tamarind sauce carried the dish. Kinda just regular beef you can get better elsewhere. Thai iced tea: 4.2/5 * just a regular Thai tea, nothing special but I liked it since it wasn't as sweet as others. Overall a good experience, service was fast and staff were friendly. Come early otherwise there will be a wait (restaurant is on the smaller side). I can see the appeal but Hanuman still wins in my heart (': read more

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Solid food and quite an extensive menu! It is very loud inside so this is not the best place to have a conversation. Service was prompt and my party was seated quickly. I would love to return to try more of their menu! read more

Chiang Rai - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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Plenty of parking spaces. The waitlist is long, depending on when you go. We ordered Yellow Curry, Mango Sticky Rice, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Pu Kari. The Yellow Curry with mild spiciness was still spicy for me, but tolerable. It comes with one bowl of white rice. The curry was very creamy and delicious. The Mango Sticky Rice was delicious and sweet. The Pineapple Fried Rice contains curry powder, and it was delicious as well. The Pu Kari was soft crab (no shell), and it was very flavorful and yummy. Honestly, every dish was delicious! Recommendation(s): - Yellow Curry - Mango Sticky Rice - Pineapple Fried Rice - Pu Kari Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Restrooms available - Waitlist can be long read more

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I had high expectations of this place since the Long Beach location was great. However, this location fell short of my expectations. I tried to come here right when they just opened on a Sunday at 12 pm. Note, get there at least 30 minutes before they open. People will come early, just to be seated fast. I still waited for an hour, even after coming at 12. When I got there, the tablet to put down your name to check in wasn't working. I had to ask one of the workers to check the tablet. Tables are super close to each other. The interior of the restaurant is beautifully decorated. However, the food was disappointing. The only food items I liked was the roti curry and the papaya salad. Literally, almost every item that my family ordered was too salty. I was a bit embarrassed that I took my family here. One annoying thing was that we ordered papaya salad. It usually comes first in the meal. I understand that they're busy, but we had to ask them 3 times about the salad. They didn't bring the salad out until the very end. It felt like the workers didn't seem to care much. I do not plan on coming back here. I rather wait at the Long Beach location and eat delicious food there. If you do want to eat here, I suggest coming after lunch time. There seemed to be no wait, after 1 pm. read more

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I'm sorry but the price does not reflect the food at all Everything was extra extra greasy and the pad kee mao was like al dente??? Got mango sticky rice to-go in a big box just for it to have a wad of sticky rice with coconut milk/cream that's so thick it can't even be poured out. read more

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Wow. I had this place about a week ago and it changed my flavor palate. I have never had a thai place that had consistent flavors and every dish amazed me. We got so many items, we ate all of it before I could take pictures. Pad thai 5/5: i loved the tang and just how chewy the noodles were Crying tiger 4/5: i wish it was a little bit more medium, just a little tough Pad see ew with beef 4/5: beef was extremely tender but i prefer pad thai over pad see ew Papaya salad 100/5: I ABSOLUTELY LOVE PAPAYA SALAD and this one had the perfect umami kick with great spice. I can not recommend this place enough, I have recommended it to several people and they aboslutely loved it as well. The workers are so kind and its so unique looking inside. It truly is authentic and I can not wait to come back. read more

I love this place! They do yelp waitlist when you're within 3 miles of the location. There's plenty of parking shared with other businesses. The weight isn't super bad on a Friday night. We waited maybe about 30 minutes. The service is super quick. They bring out the food right away. We got a variety of dishes to try- the newest one being their pork curry. The pork was the perfect amount of crisp and fatty. The chicken wings were also really crisp but I felt like the roti was nothing special. The Khao Soi is salty, but some people like that. It's good to share but would be hard to eat alone because of the salt levels. They are really generous with the soft shell crab- Each bowl came with two. read more

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Wait was shorter than expected. We were estimated about an hour but sat in about 35 minutes. Their kao soi was good but really dry and needed sauce on the side. Their yellow curry was good but I was expecting slightly more spice. The mango sticky rice was also decent but the mangoes were slightly sour meaning they weren't ripe enough yet. read more

Chiang Rai - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

The yellow curry with the roti was probably my favorite dish as it was packed with flavor. The pad see ew with the beef was really good and the noodles hit the spot. Pad see ew with chicken tastes the same but I prefer the beef more. The mongolian beef and the beef in the panang curry was pretty chewy. The panang curry itself was okay, felt like it was lacking flavor. The amount of the rice they serve with some dishes is relatively small. It's a pretty casual spot and the staff are kind. Do expect to wait a while in line as they only do a waitlist system and get very busy. Plenty of parking out front. read more

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Unassuming spot in a strip mall but very cute on the inside. Huge menu and everything came out quickly. Recommend the Fried pork belly special with delicious curry. Pad see ew was very good. Pad kra pow had good flavor but the ground beef was a bit grisly. Large portions and reasonable prices. Nice and fast service. read more

Chiang Rai - Pork belly and curry - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

Chiang Rai Thai in Tustin is a whole vibe. Cute, small, packed, and giving major hole-in-the-wall Thai spot energy -- like something you'd find in SF, Hollywood, or NYC. The lunch wait was a bit long, but honestly, the cozy crowded vibe is part of the charm. We had the Khao Soi, soft-shell crab curry, Pad Kee Mao, and crispy fried pork belly. Everything hit the spot with that legit Thai kick. Servers were all super friendly, too. Only miss was the beef in the Pad Kee Mao -- a little tough and lacking flavor. Other than that, everything was delicious. Definitely coming back for more! read more

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We ordered the papaya salad, green curry, crying tiger, pad see ew, cashew chicken, and mango sticky rice. Everything was delicious, especially the green curry. The only minor downside was that the chicken in some of the dishes was a bit tough and not as juicy as I would have liked. Overall, though, I really enjoyed the meal and would definitely come back to try more of their dishes. It's a popular spot so be prepared for a bit of a wait during busy times. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the food came out surprisingly quickly. I also loved the interior decoration and the ambiance is great for gatherings. read more

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Tucked in an unassuming strip mall in Tustin. Chiang Rai brings big flavors in an elegant atmosphere. Beware: the wait is usually long but absolutely worth it. We got the Beef Cheek kal soi, soft shell crab kal soi, shrimp pad Thai and the beef tongue and octopus skewers. The beef cheek was the epitome of tender. The soft shell crab was fried to perfection. The shrimp pad Thai was tasty but not a must get dish. read more

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I stopped by this place on my way back to San Diego while I was taking a road trip. There was plenty of parking since we got there a little after peak lunch hour. The restaurant itself is tiny and packed with ppl so we opted into sitting at the bar so we can get seated faster. The decoration was very cute, felt like I was in Asia again. It def gave the aesthetic of a Thai restaurant. For food I order the famous curry noodles - forgot the official name but it was delicious! However, really spicy so beware if you cannot eat that much hot stuff. They also had matcha Thai tea and it had lots of flavor surprisingly. You can't taste the hint of matcha with the sugariness of the Thai tea drink with milk. The crispy pork belly was crispy and didn't taste like it has been sitting for a while like other restaurants. I would recommend but I told think I would come back due to the long wait. read more

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Had a wonderful dinner here tonight after seeing so many tik tok videos on This place! The restaurant is small but has plenty of seating .. but they are busy so there will be a wait. Service is quick. Placed our order and the food came out really quick. We had the chicken satay, roti combo that came with Thai chicken wings and roti with a bowl of curry to dip with, some pad se ew chicken, Thai style papaya salad, khao soy with sausage, and ka na moo krab(crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli) Everything was delicious! My fav dish was the khao soy it was savory goodness! Green Thai tea was ok.. needed less milk and more of the green Thai tea I feel read more

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Definitely recommend joining the yelp waitlist since they get really busy. The food is good; I wish I could order everything off of the menu. Their best items are the mango sticky rice and the roti curry. I will say, since they are so busy, they will check in every so often, so you really have to be able to order asap and ask for anything you need upfront. Also, it is very pretty in there. read more

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Ive had a lot of Thai food in my life and Chiang Rai is one of the best I've ever had... My mom in law brought me here for the first time last week and it was so good I was back a couple hours later for just a side of the roti and curry cause I couldn't stop thinking about it!! The fried rice is great and so is everything honestly, We've ordered so much from here and there's never any complaints! I've never craved the same place so much, The curry is sooo good !! If you her it you HAVE to get a side of roti and if you're not getting curry you have to get the roti and curry as an appetizer! The whole place is decorated like you're in Thailand, And with the food tasting so authentic, Lunch feels like a little mini vacation ! The service is great and the waitresses are always sweet and helpful even though they get BUSY ! I hate that I'm writing this and not having it for dinner cause now my tummy is rumbling D; Love you Chiang Rai !! See you soon ! read more

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I had visited the Long Beach location some time ago and was excited to see a new location in Tustin. We arrived just before lunch time/opening and there were already a few parties waiting. We were seated as soon as the restaurant opened. The space is colorful and lively. Once seated, the server came by to take our order rather quickly and we were still reviewing the menu so asked for a few more minutes. With the instream of to go customers and seating, we did not get approached again for our order for another 20 min. The tables on both sides of us received their orders before we even placed ours. That being said, the food was delicious, albeit on the pricier side. We ordered: Khao Soi with Shrimp, Fried Rice and Papaya Salad (this was spicy!) Overall, we enjoyed our lunch, but now know to go in knowing your order so you can put it in as soon as seated. read more

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It is difficult to find good Thai food in Orange County. So when you find a place that brings the authenticity to food, it raises my attention. The biggest judge of Thai food is my mother-in-law as she owned multiple Thai restaurants through her life. Do they do everything perfectly at Chiang Rai, no. But do they do their specialties authentically and with the quality that a Thai cook appreciates, YES. I'll speak to what she vouches for. The Issan Sausage, a definite starter. Pad Thai with Chicken, solid choice. Khao Soi Noodle Soup with Sliced Rib Eye, definitely a favorite. The restaurant is semi-small, so there isn't a ton of seating. As others have noted, try to go during off times if you don't want to wait. My family speaks Thai which tends to gives us a little more attention at Thai restaurants. But the team here is very attentive and helpful regardless of whether the customers speak Thai or not. We have stopped going to certain restaurants that don't treat the customers with respect and we continue to dine at Chiang Rai without any hesitation. read more

Join the waitlist in advance! Once you are seated, service is quick and friendly. The place smelled of fish sauce, and decor was bright and fun. I knew it was going to be good as soon as we sat. We ordered the Khao Soi Noodle Soup with Soft Shell Crab, Pad See Ew with Chicken, and the Khao Pad Ka Pow (Thai Basil Fried Rice) with Shrimp. Everything was absolutely delicious and portions were generous. I personally loved all of the textures in the Khao Soi Noodle Soup. Creamy and lightly spiced curry, bouncy fresh egg noodles, combined with the fried Soft Shell Crab and a few fried egg noodles for more texture... oh mama! The fried rice was everything we wanted in this dish too. Green beans and tomatoes added pops of freshness, perfectly plump shrimp, and that fried basil on top! So good. I was also happy to see the Pad See Ew included actual chinese broccoli and tasted like that signature delicious wok taste. I washed this all down with an icy diet coke. Perfection. Highly recommend this place. Would love to return and try more dishes! read more

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Whew, make sure to come early because the waiting list when it opens is no joke! Parking can also be difficult, as the lot is shared by multiple businesses. We heard the hype from online and had to try. The interior is pretty cozy, with some bar style seating in addition to tables. It can be a pretty tight fit when busy, though I like the feel of it. I ordered the Pad Mama, which was unique with its thin noodles and consistency, but not sure if I would get it again. I much preferred my friend's yellow curry. There is so much on the menu here that I would have to come back to try more things for sure. read more

Chiang Rai - Pad mama - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

Took my sister here for a birthday treat. The service here is very attentive and friendly All the dishes were delicious , Especially the noodles they were just cooked I was not disappointed read more

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Came here after trying the Long Beach location literally a day after and it was just as good as the first location. Definitely recommend this place, food is great, service is good and the decor is amazing. Staff is always great! Pad thai was good and we also ordered the curry soup, super flavorful! read more

Chiang Rai - Pad Thai with a fried egg. - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

This place is good. It isn't a cheap Thai place but if you want quality you have to pay. The dishes are incredibly flavorful, so much that I recommend order dishes family style to make sure you don't have too much of one dish. Almost everything we ordered was delicious except the Branzino which was recommended by the server. It was tender but lacking any flavor which was the exact opposite of all their other food! read more

Chiang Rai - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

The restaurant is vibrant and decorated with festive colors. I ordered the Tom Kha ($21.95) with seafood option (+$8), Pad Kra Prow Eggplant with ground beef ($22.95) and comes with a small side of rice, Thai Iced Geen Tea ($6), and Mango Sticky Rice ($13.95). The food is tasty; a good place to come enjoy with family/friends and share everything family style. There were plenty of menu items I wanted to order, but it would be too much for one sitting. This just means I have to revisit again! I took off a star bc the ground beef in the eggplant dish was so chewy, it was getting stuck in-between my teeth. I spent ten minutes in my car trying to get it out (good thing I had floss). The fish in my seafood tom kha soup was very dry, like fish jerky. I ended up just taking it out. Overall, the food was still good and very much enjoyable. I'd come again and give other menu items a try. read more

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Lowkey didn't wanna write this review because I wanted to gatekeep this spot, but Chiang Rai is sooo good. The interior is nicely decorated, and the wait isn't too bad. We got the oysters (very large and pretty fresh), skewers (chicken gizzard - my absolute fav im so glad they have these AND the spicy sauce was sooo good, and octopus), pad thai (noodles were chewy and flavorful), and chicken wings with roti (the wings themselves are huge and the sticky sauce is delicious). The servers were also so nice and would check up on us pretty frequently to make sure we had what we needed. Will definitely come back so - can't wait to try more foods on their menu! read more

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Saw this place on my IG reels and bookmarked this place. From the outside, Chiang Rai looks like a small unassuming place, but this cozy little restaurant is putting out some big flavors! They received a Michelin Star 3 yrs in a row! The customer service was amazing and we got our food FAST! For apps, we ordered the Roti w/ Yellow Curry (delish) and Som Tum Thai (papaya salad- amazing). For our mains, we had Khac Soi Beef Curry (beef cheek stew w/ rice- delish), Chicken Pad Thai (delish), and the Green Curry with Chicken & Rice (YUM). The portions were generous and we ended up taking home enough leftovers for another meal! Give this place a try! read more

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10/10 Pad Thai (Beef) - Deliciously flavorful and the beef was incredibly tender. I always ask for extra peanuts because it adds such a satisfying crunch to every bite! 10/10 Khao Soi Noodle Soup (Sliced Rib Eye Beef) - This dish was so satisfying. It has a thick, heavy base that's very similar to a soup curry, and the quality of the ribeye was top tier. It was super tender and delicious! 8/10 Egg Rolls - These were just okay. Heads up that they are veggie egg rolls. I didn't actually order them, and I wouldn't get them again next time. 10/10 Thai Ice Tea -This was perfectly sweetened and had a great taste. I would definitely order it again! Mango Sticky Rice - I am not a huge fan of this dessert in general so I will hold off on a personal rating. However, my friend thought it was delicious and finished the whole thing in one sitting! Cost - Pad Thai (Beef) $22.00, Khao Soi Noodle Soup (Sliced Rib Eye Beef) $22.00, Egg Rolls $11.00, Thai Ice Tea $6.00, Mango Sticky Rice $13.00. read more