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    Happy Thai Restaurant

    4.5 (74 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    P1. Pad Thai with tofu.
    Colby T.

    I have only ever picked up or had food delivered from Happy Thai but it has consistently been very good. When I went into the restaurant to pickup the food every employee was very friendly and greeted me. They were prompt at the register, always having the bag ready for pickup. The inside of the restaurant is really nice with warm lighting. The portions of their food are huge, usually leaving leftovers for the next day. There are a lot of flavors going on in their dishes, and they Pad Thai is one of the best in town.

    Drunken Fried Rice w/beef, Lunch to-go portion (minus a few bites)
    Zachary H.

    Great food, great staff! I stopped by for lunch and was greeted by extremely helpful staff right away. The gentleman who took my order was helpful with describing their different portion sizes and spice levels. I ended up getting the drunken fried rice with beef (lunch portion) at a level 4/5 spice. I like my thai and Ramen hot enough that I almost start sweating, and this was comfortably at that level. The food came out within 5 minutes, and it was DELICIOUS! The peppers were cooked just right and the beef and rice were full of flavor. I ordered to-go but the inside was cute and cozy and they have an outdoor patio space. Definitely made my top 3 favorite list for drunken noodles/rice, so I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area again!

    Stir-fried curry noodles w/ tofu, Thai iced tea
    Dana S.

    Happy Thai is very aptly named. With the very welcoming and friendly service from the waiter, it was hard not to be happy eating there. The interior is more comfortable than you might expect from the outside. The building isn't decrepit or anything, the outside appearance just does not prepare you for the warmth inside. I had a Thai iced tea and the stir-fried curry noodles with tofu. Good Thai tea, very creamy, maybe a little on the sweet side, but not too excessive. I loved the curry noodles. The presentation wasn't fancy but the taste was right on. The portion was pretty generous and I thought I wouldn't be able to finish, but I did end up finishing it all because it was so good and not heavy, but very satisfying. I ordered it "hot", which is spice level 3/5, and while calling it "hot" might be generous, I did think the spice level was appropriate for a 3/5 (the spicier levels are "extra hot" and "Thai hot"). Also, since I ordered the dish with tofu, I appreciated that the waiter asked if I was okay with fish sauce (I was, but there was the option to remove it) and with egg (I went with no egg). The prices for my noodles and Thai tea were appropriate. Besides the pleasantness of the service, it was also not a very long wait for food after ordering. I'll consider coming back next time I'm in the area.

    PAD PRIK KHING, Thai Hot!
    Xuan W.

    First time visit to this little restaurant, but it definitely won't be my last. The restaurant setting is small and intimate. The staff are kind and friendly. I had Pad Prik Khing, ordered Thai Hot!! Normally when I order Thai Hot, the expected heat level and the actual is disappointing, but not here! The dish was most flavorful and the heat level was perfect. My only disappointment was that they don't sell beer to wash it all down, but that won't keep me away.

    Tova B.

    met a friend here and we had the spring rolls with tofu and pad thai. i thought it was excellent. great portion for the price as well. she had the pad see ew (i think) which was also really good !!

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    2 years ago

    Great food quick service. They have a wide variety of offerings as well. Staff are friendly.

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    4 years ago

    We always get carry out from here. Best Thai food in Bloomington. Everything is great but I love the pork larb and green curry

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    Excellent service, excellent food. They answer their phone. Best Thai in Bloomington.

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    3 years ago

    Ordered takeout online. Easy, on time, great food. Pad Thai, pineapple curry, crab Rangoon all excellent.

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    Super spicy and delicious. Love this place and hopefully will come back next time i am visiting bloomington.

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    3 years ago

    So good! There's always a long wait, though, but it's just a testament to how good their food is!

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    4 years ago

    Always good flavor and hot temperature for carry out! Masaman is always my 1st choice. Spring rolls and crab Rangoon, too.

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    4 years ago

    Food is some of the best Thai Food I've had. Their heat levels are spot on. Service is always great. I highly recommend.

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    5 years ago

    Love this place! Get their lunch special. It's a fantastic deal. I especially love their curry dishes.

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    6 years ago

    Worst thai food I've tried..... have no idea how this place has so many rave reviews.

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    6 years ago

    Really great place. Some of the best green curry I've ever had, and I've had a lot of green curry. Convenient for carry out, too.

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