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    Degthai

    4.7 (835 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles, Seafood
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    DEGTHAI ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Chicken RED CURRY
    Clorissa T.

    Degthai always hits. The parking is a little tight but it's worth it. The food is always hot and flavorful. Definitely worth the trip to that side of town.

    Thuy W.

    I wanted some Asian flavor, I've been traveling and eating American food. So I figure why not try out a Thai place. I didn't really enjoy the service to be honest stood there got kind of ignored with the cashier. Also my food was a little salty I couldn't finish it not sure why It was really salty. Hubby said his pad Thai was average that he had better back home in North Carolina. Overall this was an average experience I would say, food was eatable. The egg was cooked perfect and thank goodness they did not add any salt on eggs so it did help balance out the salty meat a bit. Thai tea was pretty good.

    Food was hot and served fresh
    Alexandra B.

    The staff were super friendly and the food came out fairly quick after ordering. You go up to the counter and place your order for take out or dine in. It's a casual atmosphere with nice energy that connects you to Thai culture. The interior decor was reminiscent of what you'd find while out getting street food in Thailand. We ordered Pad Thai (fried tofu, no beans sprouts) and fried rice (fried tofu) with a Thai tea that was super rich and sweet. All of our food and drink were super delicious. I recommend.

    CLASSIC PAD THAI
    Caroline B.

    Degthai is one of my very favorite easy dinners out. The art throughout gives it a great vibe and they have both indoor and outdoor seating options (the outdoor is even covered now). I am not going to lie parking is rough but you don't have to pay and it is totally worth it. Service has always been quick and they take their time while checking you out to make sure you get what you want. My favorites are the red curry and pad Thai. I always order mine on the spicier side but chat with them to figure out what is best for you!

    Jay B.

    The locals (aka my brother and his roommates) brought me to this Thai place when I said I wanted something good. This place did not disappoint! The food came out quick, hot and plentiful. My pad Thai had some big shrimp which was a nice change from the tiny ones most restaurants serve these days. The noodles had nice flavor and were very filling. I had enough leftovers for a whole other meal! I would definitely come back to get a pad Thai fix.

    Ashley S.

    Overall: I love Degthai! Yay for Thai food - ohmygosh, it just HITS. Got the Pad Thai, Red Curry, and green thai tea! From the flavors to the portions, it is so so good and I almost wish I could gatekeep this place. I have literally eaten here twice in a row and I can't wait to go back again. Service: Quick to order and there's always plenty of seating! Ambiance: I love the decor of the restaurant, they have a bunch of Thailand inspired stuff inside. There's also very nice outdoor seating on the patio.

    Where the magic happens.
    George D.

    A few times a year I find a place that deserves more than 5 stars Degthai is one of those spots. Parking lot was small but I got lucky. You enter and immediately go right. They have a pile of menus and you have all the time You want to review and decide. And, it's a nice simple menu. Not an overwhelming amount of choices. I like that. You then proceed to the counter to order. I got mine to go but same process for eat in. After you order, they give you a stand with a number card that you place on your table. The order came out pretty quickly even though the place was jammin'. I got spring rolls, dumplings and the OG Pad Thai and had them add chicken. The spring rolls were 4/5. The dumplings were 8/5. The pad Thai was 10/5. ;-) The pad Thai was loaded with 5 jumbo shrimp and quite a bit of chicken. I ordered it hot but would go next level of if I ever get back. They served with a small packet of pepper powder. Not sure what it was. The bean sprouts are served on the side with 2 limes. And honestly, there was no room in the pad Thai container to add them because it was such a generous portion! Highly highly recommend!!

    TIEW GANG VEGAN
    Joi B.

    Go ahead and believe the hype. Degthai is that good. Besides its almost perfect rating on Yelp, it has won the top spot in Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat. The service is friendly (order at the counter and they will swiftly bring it to the table and ask if you need anything else). The vibe is hip Bangkok club house (if there is such a thing). The food is exceptional and damn if the portions aren't big enough for 2 or 3 meals, depending on your hunger level, surely a rarity anywhere the food is actually good these days. Normally when I see only one vegan option, I'm a little bummed out, even if sometimes decision fatigue can be a thing at places with multiple options. But when you do one vegan (entree) option and that vegan option is extraordinary... who the eff cares? The Tiew Gang Vegan is an enormous bowl of creamy, slightly spicy (not spicy enough for me, but they have an array of chili options on the table, including my fave, hot chili flakes in oil) coconutty goodness. It's packed with tofu, mushrooms, broccoli, bok choy and cauliflower, topped with green onions. Utterly heavenly. We also ordered the crispy tofu, also incredible. A large app, plenty to share and irresistable with its cucumber salad, sweet and sour sauce and chopped peanuts. I left Degthai obsessed. That's right. I can't get it out of my head. I may even be losing sleep over it. I can't stalk it because I live several states away. But I'm plotting a return...

    Chicken Red Curry
    Stefanie C.

    Degthai has been on my radar since I moved to Tennessee, and it definitely did not disappoint. It's a casual, street-style Thai spot where you order at the counter, grab a seat, and they bring the food out to you. There's plenty of space to sit and free parking, which is always a plus. The menu is small but solid, making it easy to choose. We did family style and tried a few things: the classic chicken pad thai (my favorite as a pad thai lover- so good), the red curry over white rice which was perfection, and fried rice that goes with everything. We also ordered Jay's Special since it was something new to us, and wow. Spicy, sweet, and savory stir-fry chicken over cucumber salad with rice... so good. They are also very accommodating with vegetarian and gluten free options, that way almost everyone can enjoy their dishes without sacrificing flavor and quality. Kudos to their staff, so friendly, so kind! Everything was a hit. Definitely recommend.!

    Thai milk tea
    Erik S.

    Yelp's Top 100 places to Eat in the US winner? You better believe it! I am so glad I got to try out Degthai while visiting Nashville in the company of their lovely community manager, Bailey. This was the very first place we went after my plane touched down, and it was the perfect spot. The menu is unique and interesting without their being an overbearing amount of choices. From what I tasted, there probably isn't a bad item. We got some dumplings in spicy oil to share, because if you threaten me with dumplings, you can rest assured I will rise to the occasion. They were awesome. Dough was just the right texture, meaty filling full of interesting flavor and hearty, spicy oil leaves a little burn for later. To be honest, I'm no longer sure of the name of the dish i got for lunch... the flavors live rent free in my head forever though. Spicy, a little sour (in a good way), aromatic, and the meats were all tender. This place reminds me of a spot I have at home, that anytime I want to scratch an itch for this particular cuisine, I'm likely going there because it can't miss. If I lived in Nashville, I would be certain to be here a lot. Thanks Degthai!

    Tarek H.

    Degthai is not food, it's an event, a problem, and a personal attack on my health goals. This place has never fumbled. Not once. No mid dishes. No "it was good but ". Just nonstop excellence and reckless portions like they're trying to see how far they can push the human body. The service? Michelin star energy with "we know exactly what you want before you do" confidence. The food? Absolutely unhinged. The curries? Life altering. The Pad Thai? Illegal in several countries. The rolls and dumplings? I've accepted they now live rent free in my bloodstream. I blame Degthai entirely for my cholesterol, my BMI, and my inability to eat like a normal adult. Every time I eat here I start considering learning their language, changing my personality, and rethinking my entire cultural allegiance. That's how powerful this food is. People say "Nashville has great food," which is usually a bold lie told by people who haven't traveled. But Degthai? Degthai makes that lie sound believable. Briefly. I will keep coming back. I will keep pretending I'm "just grabbing something light." And Degthai will keep ruining my life in the best possible way.

    Interior
    Gin K.

    Very good spot. Cute building, a few gluten-free options (pad Thao, two curries), friendly service, fun decor, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is limited but we went early, no problem. We both ordered the Pad Thai and liked it, but found it a bit limited compared with other Thai spots we're used to that include more variety. It was a bit one note - just dense noodles that solidify into a block and a bit of veg, not enough other things mixed it like spring onions or whatnot. Good but could be great with minor tweaks.

    Menu
    Dianna S.

    Stopped by Thursday for dinner. Pretty tasty food...._a tad salty for me but seasoned well. I had the OG shrimp Pad Thai. Thin noodles soaked up all the flavorful sauce and the large shrimp made the dish. All the ingredients created a balance of flavor. The street dumplings were filled with pork and some vegetables. The tasted pretty good. The spring rolls were hot and crispy. My friends enjoyed the food they had ordered. I tried the soup and it had a distinct lemongrass taste. The lemon really made the soup delish. The place was clean and has many tables and chairs for patrons. It was consistently busy as we dined in whether people were ordering take out or enjoying a meal inside. The service was on point. Our food came out very quickly after we ordered and the servers were constantly cleaning up and attending to us. I would come back to try other entrees and sides on the menu. We had a great time.

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    Ask the Community - Degthai

    Do they serve alcohol?

    No alcohol options

    Do u have veg options - no fish sauce or shrimp paste?

    Thanks for asking! Yes we do have one dish that is vegan, Tiew Gang Vegan. It’s a light creamy and slightly spicy noodles soup made with a blend of red and yellow curry… 

    Does your food have MSG in it?

    In some of our soy sauce contain a little amount of MSG but we didn’t add more in to our dishes. Please let us know if you have allergies restrictions.

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