One of the most genuine Thai restaurants in Tacoma, this spot serves a papaya salad that's both robust and bursting with flavor. The spice level is genuinely hot, enhancing the authenticity and deliciousness of the dishes. The boat noodle is often rare cuisine out of Thailand but they make it good. read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - S1. Papaya Salad (Lao style) - authentic and bold flavor - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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We ordered takeout from here online and it was ready really quickly! The food was hot and packaged well. We got the sticky rice salad, pad see ew and panang curry. All of it was really good and flavored well! The portions and prices were reasonable as well. We liked it more than the other Thai restaurants we've tried in the area. The restaurant looked very clean and we didn't dine in but they were nice when we came to pick it up! Definitely a good place to grab a meal and we look forward to trying other dishes! read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - Sticky rice salad, pad see ew, panang curry - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Excellent food! It was my first time here, and figuring out the spice level at Thai places is always a learning process each new place. I asked for 3* in a larb salad, and couldn't taste any heat, the dish was good, just not spicy at all. The Tom Kah soup may have been the best I've ever had! The broth was rich, fragrant, and not overly sweet, the bowl was absolutely PACKED with tender mushrooms, onion, prawns, and generous amounts of ginger, lemongrass, kefir lime leaves. I will absolutely get that again! The staff was very friendly and service excellent. read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - T2. Tom Kha w prawns - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Food was amazing! Very quiet and calm little place. Dim lighting and elevator music. Tho the service was less attentive than most restaurants. It's more of a place for quiet business meetings, studying and talking. Rather than a quick in and out restaurant. read more

This is a good Thai Food restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was good. read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - Menu - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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I just found this amazing Thai restaurant and have only had a few dishes. What I had so far is excellent. I've taken out twice and dined in once. I'm very impressed and will definitely be making my way back. The prices are very reasonable and the portions were average. It's a pleasure to give small family business my business. There's plenty of parking and lots of seating. Spoil your friends and family with a great authentic Thai experience. Just let them know how hot you want it and enjoy. read more

Quickly became one of my go to Thai places in Tacoma! Really well balanced flavors, not too sweet or salty! Love the refreshing papaya salad, flavorful pineapple fried rice but my favorite is the pad woo sen! If you like glass noodles, give it a try! Nothing too special about the ambience but feels clean and quick and efficient service! Will be coming back, there's many more things on the menu I would love to try! read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - S1. Papaya Salad - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Me and my sister was craving Thai food but there's not that many good Thai food in Tacoma lol however we came across this place and just from the reviews it seems that the food is good so we wanted to see! Upon walking in it's really nice in there and very peaceful. The food however is so goodddd! Super delicious. Unfortunately we both got full quick and will be taking it home! Come check out this hidden gem u won't regret it!! read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - pad Thai, larb chicken, spicy sausage and papaya salad - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I found this place in a strip mall walking distance from our hotel and decided to give it a shot. Well worth the trip over. We were seated immediately and offered some snacks and beers while the entrees came around. I went with the recommended beer which was nice crisp option to go with my savory appetizers. To be honest, I can't remember what I ordered, but every one of these items was hands down. Some of the best Thai food I've ever had. A little sweeter that I'm used to, but I'm assuming that's a regional thing. Plenty of space for seating. And was able to hold a party of 12 of us with no sweat plus their regular customers. Definitely a spot I would recommend hungry travelers Thai food lovers. read more

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I ordered massaman curry hot, the rice was mush, it looked curdled and there was no spice. I am sick and wanted something that would clear my sinuses once again I ordered hot and there was literally no spice I got two pieces of pineapple and three burnt peanuts. The chicken was good not dry but by far the worst curry I have ever had I wanted to like it but not at all very disappointing the Thai coffee wasn't sweet as it usually is everything was off maybe it was a bad day but I will not be coming back read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - Massaman curry hot with chicken. The chicken was the only thing good - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Still go to this thai spot at least once a week! I wanted to attach their menus they have in the restaurant that has pictures. Because I know all of us like photos to get a visual of what we can indulge in! Service is always good! The staff are hella friendly! read more

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Stumbled upon this little hidden gem in Tacoma. Kamlai offers a very cozy and lively dining room for customers to eat while having super affordable prices that simply cannot be beat in this economy. I got the Basil Fried Rice, Chicken Pad Thai, and the crab wontons. The fried rice was really delicious. Had a great wok flavor and wasn't dry. Would for sure order this again. Pad thai was really solid but wish it was a bit saucier! Portions at this restaurant is enormous so we had a ton of leftovers. Crab wontons were perfectly fried and filled. The place was empty at 8pm but I can see this restaurant being a good place for a night out. Would love to come here again! read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - Front of Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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First glance, you'll miss this hidden pearl. We loved the owners and service. The taste and spices they used were authentic. Our food was exactly what was expected, and they appeased to our party of 7 kids and parents. Yes it is family friendly and there are a lot of tables for customers. Ask for their spice rack because it truly is a blessing having homemade chilis and chili oil. Our bill was around 100$ and I thought this was most impressive especially with appetizers and many courses. We will be back! read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Our quick go-to spot for our papaya salad and curry fix. Affordable without compromising quality. Ambiance is peaceful. I like the wall of quotes to keep my mind occupied when I'm waiting for my to-go order. My frequency here varies from monthly to at least quarterly when I'm flexible with my carb intake. read more

We ate here about 1 year ago -- and couldn't wait to come back. The food is outstanding-- you can hear the kitchen at work from your table. Wonderful smells, very fresh ingredients and superb preparation. That's the owner -- and chef -- Kamlai, back there chopping and stirring and creating wonderful dishes. We ordered fresh rolls and Rangoon wontons, pad thai, a garlic chicken dish and a beef- broccoli item. All were first rate. The only thing wrong is that this establishment should be full -- with folks waiting outside to get in. (Selfishly, I'm a little glad, but since we are way-out-of-towners, I'm willing to share.) Service is very good. (Kamlai even makes an occasional personal appearance in the dining room...she just popped in! And back out.) We look forward to returning soon. read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - Quite possibly the perfect Fresh Roll. Tautly wrapped (compresses filling so more flavor in every bite -- and doesn't fall apart). - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Full of flavor, clean, great prices, and friendly staff! We tried the N1. Pad Thai, N7. Singapore Noodles, E3. Garlic Delight w shrimp and Thai Tea. It was all delicious! read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - N1. Pad Thai, N7. Singapore Noodles, E3. Garlic Delight w shrimp and Thai Tea. It was all delicious! - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Came here for the good reviews, and it was kind of a let down. The panang curry had good flavor, but the pad Thai was a flavor I'm not used to (I eat a lot of pad Thai), and worst of all the fresh rolls had two pieces of shrimp in each roll. For $9 I expected more out of the fresh rolls and was really disappointed when one of the two fell out and I realized it was one piece of shrimp cut in half. I will say, the peanut sauce it comes with is delicious though! The staff was very friendly. read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - Shrimp cut in half - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This place was previously known as Sweet Rice but got new owners! Ambiance: a lot of fake plants and clean tables. Service: attentive and food comes out super quick! I also really, really love hearing the clattering of the wok from the kitchen. Dishes are made to order. Food: this is where I give them truly 5 stars. I've been hard pressed to find a pad thai like theirs: noodles chewy and not broken into little pieces, sweet and spicy with just enough tamarind and saltiness. I think I found a new favorite! Their red curry is also exceptional; it is more than an ordinary red curry with layers of robust flavors. Comes with a bowl of rice. We also got a small order of free crab rangoons for their grand opening. I will be back! read more

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We have ordered from here on DoorDash and really enjoyed our meals. We have been house hunting and were looking for somewhere to enjoy a nice meal and saw that Kamlai was close by. As we entered, we were welcomed by a nice gentleman who told us we could sit wherever we wanted. We were given menus and waters then were told that we could choose between the spring rolls or crab rangoons as a free appetizer. We chose the latter were amazed by the taste of both the rangoons and the amazing sweet and sour plum sauce. We ordered a Thai iced tea, garlic delight, phad thai and a side of peanut sauce. They seemed to get a lot of take out orders which is great as I know they recently opened and I saw them on DoorDash and UberEats. They had a video playing on the TV near us about Korean street food so I was watching that while waiting for our food to arrive. Not too long after, our food arrived piping out. I had originally asked for my phad thai to be made with 5 stars spice level, however the cook who brought it out was sweet and brought a spice rack for me. We were very happy with our food and left full. The two that work here are very sweet and you can tell that they are wanting to make sure that customers are satisfied. A great Thai spot in Tacoma and looking forward to coming back! read more

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We tried this restaurant the first time today and it is excellent. The food tasted very good. The service was quick and efficient and they catered the food to your dietary needs. It is a large area and so you don't feel claustrophobic when you are eating here. We definitely will be back. read more

The ambience is very relaxing. Staff and service was wonderful. The food is very good mama mama pad was absolutely outstanding. Support small and local businesses. read more

We were warmly greeted by the owner who gave attentive service, yet non-intrusive. We ordered the fresh spring rolls that were beautifully presented, and not wrapped too loosely like we have experienced in other restaurants where they start to fall apart after the first bite. The dipping sauces were unique and flavorful. We also ordered pad kee mao, green curry, and golden cashew. They were all perfectly balanced flavors. The green curry sauce was spot on, a party of flavors for the taste buds. The produce was incredibly fresh. Kamlai's is a hidden gem in Tacoma. We strongly recommend you stop in. read more

Friendly, unassuming place with a simple set of standards executed well. Curries, fried rice, and noodles consistently tasty. Pleasant spring roll with above average peanut sauce. Small staff getting it done and appreciative of customers. read more

I woke up with a taste for Thai chicken laap near me and I made it happen! Thank you so much for your tasteful food @KamlaiThaiCuisine! I miss eating like this. . I'll definitely return read more

Fav Thai spot!! Never disappointed especially wit the portions! Love me a chicken pad Thai an a beef pad se ew and iced Thai teas. Location isn't the best but the foods so good I don't even care lmao read more

Tried somewhere new and OMG it is my new favorite. The garlic delight is aptly named, it was incredibly delicious. You know when you're driving and smell something delicious and wish you could eat it? That's the garlic delight. It's just incredible. The crab rangoons were delicious. Pad Thai was great. Pad sa eew and Singapore noodles were also fabulous. I'll be back! read more

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I have never been disappointed with ordering here, whether called in, or ordered. Food is always perfect! Service is great, very friendly staff. And generally prepared quickly! read more

Best curry in Tacoma and the lowest price. This new Thai restaurant has a slightly smaller menu but makes up for it in making their dishes delicious. Had the Crab Rangoon, yellow and Musseman curries. They were very good. Spicing was made to our taste and came as a generous portion. Rice was soft and fragrant, definitely fresh! Service was good and friendly. It was slightly cool in the restaurant but we just left our coats on. It was quiet today but as people find this restaurant I'm sure that will definitely change. PEANUTS and TREE NUTS are used in multiple dishes here so if your allergic then ordering in or to go be sure and speak with the cook. Kids menu: yes MyFitnessPal: No but close recipes are to be found. Beverages: Coke products and see menu photos Recommend the curries, but it's all good read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - To go menu - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Quality food, great service! If you're looking for thai food in tacoma, look no further.

The best fresh roll I ever had. They used tiny noodles and lots of lettuce. Their peanut sauce went great with the crunchy leafy and chewy rice paper. I also had the red curry with fried tofu over white rice. It was pretty good. But it was phenomenal with the Thai chili fish sauce. Just the right amount of warm and tasty alone, but a very elegant heat with the chili sauce. Nah... it's a nose running, tongue burning, head buzzing goodness you crave from mama's cooking. I also ordered the green curry and rad nah (with hope of heavy gravy) with seafood to go. I cannot wait to try them. read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - Unique, essential, sauces and seasonings that complement every bite. - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Got takeout green and red curry and both were so delicious! The prices are very affordable as well. Will for sure be coming back here to dine in! read more

We were welcomed, seated immediately and greeted with warm Thai smiles. Our dishes were a perfect blend of fresh ingredients made with Asian and Thai spices. The Basil Fried Rice was delicious, infused with Thai basil, garlic, chiles and other traditional spices. Larb Chicken... the best ever. A perfect dish on a spring/summer day. Panang Curry... perfect blend of spices, heat and texture. Ordered # 4 spice level. We look forward in returning so we can try other dishes on their creative menu ! read more

This place has very calm and relaxing vibes from the moment you walk in there's this lovely waterfall fountain that you can hear throughout the restaurant. I've had plenty of Thai food to know what's good and what's not. Let me start by saying I literally just ate the best pad Thai I've ever had in my life. The noodles weren't mushy, the egg wasn't burnt and the sauce was tangy and not too sweet as it should be. The Lao sausage and the sauce it comes with is something off the food network channel it has the best flavors so easy to enjoy if you're a fan of Laos food. The service is amazing as well. Very attentive, very friendly people. I love this place. Definitely a new favorite. I'll be back read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - D1. Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Everything was so flavorful, fresh, and perfectly balanced--the kind of meal that makes you slow down just to savor every bite. The spices were spot on, the portions generous, and the presentation beautiful. You can really taste the love and authenticity in every dish. Easily one of the best Thai food experiences I've had, and I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend! read more

My cousin and I came to order some food to-go, and it wasn't busy inside, but I think there were busy with to-go orders. It took a bit of time for someone to acknowledge us, so we almost left. The lady finally came and said she'd be right with us; we can tell she was busy doing lots on her own. She was very friendly and gave us free Thai teas while we waited. The wait to take our order and the wait for food was a bit longer than we would have expected. I ordered Pad Thai, which was your average Pad Thai. Most places keep the bean sprouts on the side, but they mixed theirs in, so they didn't have the crisp fresh taste of bean sprouts that I like; they were all wilted in there and you couldn't even taste that there were bean sprouts in the noodles. My cousin got the Papaya Salad at 5 stars, but it wasn't spicy to us. And the Spicy Sausage wasn't bad, but a bit on the dry side. Maybe I'll come give another chance and try something else. read more

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Food really taste good here. I also found Chang beer which is not easily available in most of the Thai restaurants. Food prices are not expensive. Flavorful food. read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - N3. Pad Kee Mow - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Literally some of the best food i've had in a while. The potstickers were very tasty, and the Garlic Delight with Chicken was so amazing. Best Chicken dish i've ever had. Our server was very polite and did a great job as-well. AMAZING!! read more

Yes, pad Thai was excellent however the "king of Thai Basil with prawns" dish had only 1/2 the order ? And very lil shrimp. And missing basil leaves. read more

Kamlai Thai Cuisine - Chicken Pad Thai and King basil shrimp. - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Excellent and genuine Thai food that is not toned down for the American pallet and that is a BIG plus. Service is quick and friendly. I love this lady's sweet but no nonsense approach to customer service. read more

Late night for us after flying in to town. After reading the reviews and having all the hotel staff recommend it, we ran over for dinner. Sorry no pictures. Everything was gone when I finally thought about taking them. I can say the Kamlai Thai Soap was fought over, yet everything was excellent. read more