If you like pad Thai this place is for you. I've been coming here off and on for years and I've never gotten anything else. Definitely a top place that I go to since I live less than a mile away. Here's what you get for $17. You get a full plate loaded with flat noodles, chunks of chicken, egg mixed all through it, and a good amount of green onions. It's all coated in that classic pad Thai sauce, slightly sweet with a little tang to it. On the side they give you fresh bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, a little cabbage and carrot mix, and a lemon wedge so you can kind of mix it how you want. I usually throw everything on there and mix it up. Portion is big, flavors are always consistent, and it's one of those meals that just fills you up! read more

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Not much to look at inside but the food was delicious. Especially loved the pork jerky special.

I'm updating my review on MaDee Thai because we ordered from this restaurant recently and it seems that it has improved. We really enjoyed the dishes and while the food here has always been good, it seemed like they tasted better than usual. One thing to note though is that this restaurant always takes their time to make the food so it can take 30 minutes to pick up your take out order. That said, it is worth the wait if they make the food fresh. All this dishes were flavorful. The Ka Pao is always delicious with lots of basil and garlic. The eggplant dish is also savory, but could be better with more eggplant. The Pad Thai was also better because the noodles weren't as dry and the Panang curry was tasty with a creamy flavor. Overall, we can always count on this place for solid Thai food. read more

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They are amazing! I have been going there for years! Prices are great, the workers are so kind, and don't let me start with the mango sticky rice! It's small and would definitely take it to the park next door! read more

Favorite Thai place in Orange County by far. The pad Thai hits all the right notes of sweet and sour and salty. Recommended to order with shrimps. The pad see ew and drunken noodles have the delicious char taste that you only get from an advanced wok chef. Speaking of, their eggplants with garlic is so amazing. The char flavor and umami bomb that comes with it is beyond. Ordered with beef and you won't be dissapointed. Sprinkle the delicious food with the warm hospitality of the lady in the front and you get me sold on it. I kid you not, every time I get there she gives me the warm feeling you get when you visit your parents. She doesn't give hugs ,I would dare asking, but the food with embrace your soul. Customer here for more than a year. Food there is always on point, consistent, and best enjoyed there. Fresh from the wok. I am just surprised they are not busier. Yes, the place seems like a hole in the wall, more of a Togo place but LISTEN. Just trust me. Your tummy can thank me later. read more

MaDee was a Thai spot we stumbled upon when we deviated from our usual place down the street and we were pleasantly surprised. We got our food to go and loved the Pad See Ew, drunken noodles and pad thai! The owners (I believe husband and wife) are incredibly kind and hardworking. I have been back 4 or 5 times since my initial visit and tonight when picking up food there was a diverse crowd sitting in the small restaurant while jazz music played in the background. It feels like a true local spot with nothing fancy on the interior but incredible food, a warm hospitable atmosphere and kind owners. read more

Had never tried the Thai chicken due to the small casualness, but we tried it last night and it's amazing. If you haven't tried it, you must, the chicken sauté, the curry and the pad Thai were all awesome! read more

After driving past MaDee I finally had the chance to stop in to try their food but unfortunately it was nothing to write home about. My panang curry lacked flavor and it tasted very bland. However I have had worse and the portions were big enough for two. read more

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When I want curry this is where I go! MaDee is always cooking. The musmun curry, panang & pad seeyou are my favorite read more

MaDee Thai Kitchen - Musmun Curry - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food was great. I got an order to go, and the staff were very kind and friendly. Have yet to stay and eat, but the interior looked simple, clean, and overall a great little kitchen! read more

The food is incredible! Super fresh and full of flavor. We felt welcomed as soon as we came inside, the women helping us informed us that they were closing in 20 mins (our bad) but did not make us feel bad for coming in and encouraged us to stay and enjoy our food. Overall I would recommend this place if looking for some good Thai food. Additionally: They have a huge menu. read more

Pad Thai and House Spring Rolls are delicious must-try! Best Pad Thai I've ever tried!

WOW! 1st timer here at MaDee Thai Kitchen, I ordered the green curry with beef and let me tell you it was sooooo goooooddd! The spice was a comfortable spice level, not overwhelming (I love spice) and the eggplant and Bamboo shoots were my favorite of the whole dish, so much flavor! read more

I enjoy the food very much. In the past, I've called to place orders for pick up no problem. It's been awhile since I've ordered Thai but had a craving for it. Last week, I called to make a pick up order and the phone line was busy. I called a couple of times more after waiting 10-15 minutes to try and place my order. The phone line was still busy. So I decided to go on Yelp and order it through Grubhub. The order went through and I was charged, which was fine. 30 minutes go by and Grubhub called me to let me know that MaDee's didn't respond to the order being placed. Grubhub cancelled my order and refunded me my money. I was glad my money was returned so fast. I was still hungry especially having to wait just to be told the order was cancelled. So I was not happy and called a different Thai restaurant for pick up. It was a little further away to pick it up but it tasted equally as good. I would recommend going to eat at MaDee's in person or get an order to go in person. The phone service, IMO, isn't a reliable source anymore. read more

The best Thai food in Costa Mesa / Newport Beach area. It gets super busy so the wait for take-out can be long but it's worth it.

Great Thai takeout! The food is amazing. I am a loyal customer and will continue coming back.

A delicious comfort food in the Costa Mesa/Newport area. We had the Ka Pow, Chicken Pad Thai, & Spicy Pork Fried Rice. For $20/pp (3 people) the food was more than enough and we took home some hefty leftovers! The restaurant itself was clean, and the music was fitting. There are definitely lots of popular, more upscale thai restaurants around the area, but MaDee gives you that homey experience that Orange County is MISSING. Support small businesses always! Thank you MaDee! read more

MaDee Thai Kitchen - Seating area - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Great food. Highly recommended. Please make sure to order ahead. They're that good that they're always busy.

The food was very fresh and tasty. They took the time with making each dish. It's been a while since I've had a Thai restaurant and they really cooked the noodles. The Pad See Sew was my favorite dish! I would highly recommend this place and these dishes. Will be back to try the other dishes on the menu! read more

Our favorite little local Thai place. The food is always amazing. The lady who is always working the counter is so nice and accommodating. Prices are reasonable and we always tip generously on top; we would hate to lose this little gem. read more

Good food, not a dine-in spot. Wish the take out containers weren't plastic but still a good option for take out in the area.

I came here for lunch last Sunday 2/2/25 with a couple of friends. I picked this place because of their reputation. My friend Bang ordered the Crab Fried Rice which I thought was good. Mike ordered the Yellow Curry with pork which was good according to him. And I ordered the Duck Curry which I found tasty. However the duck was shredded instead of full slices that I'm used to. The staff was nice and the serve was good. The only complaint was the curries were a bit runny. I'm used to thick curry but not a deal breaker. I would return to try other menu items and recommend. read more

Tiny place but amazing Thai food! Not spicy, delicious! Great service! We were pleasantly surprised!

This place exceeded our expectations! It is good, authentic thai take-out. Definitely worth it. Definitely going back again! We got the veggie egg rolls, Pad thai with tofu, yellow curry with chicken, and two thai iced teas. I'm not sure how people would think this place lacks in flavor or is bland... everything we had was a flavor explosion, in a perfect way. The Pad thai was deliciously spicy and saucy. The yellow curry was so rich, flavorful and had a nice little kick to it. The veggie eggrolls were piping hot, crispy and had a great sauce. The thai iced tea wasn't as sweet as I usually like it but was still good. Overall, really yummy food! If you want classic, fresh thai food take-out, this is the spot for you! read more

{{ OPEN DURING QUARANTINE }} It was a gloomy June day and a bowl of Khao Soi was what I needed. Along with the Khao Soi, I also ordered Mango Sticky Rice and Thai Iced tea. Food was authentic and really good! The rich, flavorful, coconut curry noodles soup (Khao Soi) totally hit the spot. The portion was smaller than I expected tho. But they did not skimp on the Mango Sticky rice. I'm pretty sure they gave me a whole mango. For 3 items, it was about $22. Service was friendly and the place looked clean. I don't think they are open for dine-in at the moment. Highly recommend this place, and will definitely go back. read more

MaDee Thai Kitchen - Not a great photo of the khao soi, but it was very delicious. I added cilantro. - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This used to be our go to Thai place and wow has the food gone down hill. We ordered 3 dishes and they were all awful. My Pad See Ew tasted like pad Thai and was spicy, the WORST pad see ew me and my friends had ever had. Fried rice had no flavor and was oily. Drunken noodles were spicy and chicken was dry, no other flavors present. Won't be ordering here every again. read more

The food here is delicious, I love the yellow chicken curry and mango sticky rice. They are hardworking small business owners.

In the past their food has been super flavorful. This review is for my last experience. Let me preface this with saying it was take out. Everything seemed more watered down and less flavorful than it had been in the past. Portions were decent, but even the yellow curry was very runny. I might try it again at some point but there are other go to's before attempting again for myself personally. read more

Do you like Thai food? Me too! But this place is very strange. Food taste weird. I go to different thai places regularly. I know how food should taste. Variations are welcome! But it look like they just don't have right ingredients. (No some spices?) Example: they agree to give me combo rice but warned that they "don't have cashews today". They run out of cashew?!... Everything served (even soup) in plastic cups and plates. Isn't it a restaurant, supposedly? And I can live with only two (!) tables and "industrial" interior but the check (for one) was $60+ !!! Are you kidding me? read more

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Finally, a decent Thai restaurant in the OC! I have searched near and far for the perfect no-frills, hole in the wall restaurant with great rates and amazing flavor. MaDee's kitchen is usually very busy and unfortunately never really has quite enough employees but that's not a huge issue for me because the food is so worth it. My absolute favorite dish here is the pad see ew with beef for $10. It's a little odd that the paper menu and the menu on the wall has some conflicting information on how much each dish is but it's only off by a dollar so I don't really complain too much about it. I believe MaDee is actually the owner of the restaurant and she is also the one who takes the orders and delivers it to your table. She will sometimes assist with the kitchen whenever needed so she does more than your average owner. Overall, I love this place! The quality of the food is always on point & its proximity to my work makes it an ideal place for me to rely on. (80/100-2019) read more

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this is my local spot I go to when I'm craving Thai food. typically I order the pad see eww with tofu or roasted duck. it's flavorful each time I get it, vegetarian or not. I'm used to their covid dining service, so I've only gotten my food to-go here. I do believe they have some tables for indoor seating, but it seems like it's a fast-casual restaurant. read more

It was cool very fresh. I got the garlic pepper bowl.. its in the corner of a small center

The $ signs for this restaurant should be switched from $ to $$. It is pretty standard pricing for Thai food in the area. Though a bit pricey for the portion that you're getting. I had an order of the pad kee mao. Sadly, the dish was overly loaded with noodles and had so little meat and veggies. It was basically just a plate of mushy noodles. See pic below. The flavor wasn't bad. But the texture and lack of ingredients other than the noodles was very disappointing. Looking at the positive Yelp reviews, I gave it a try. But I will not be coming back. read more

MaDee Thai Kitchen - Pad kee mao - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Taste great but a bit pricey for Thai food. I ordered the beef noddle soup and was impressed by the authentic soup but not so much for the beef. They cooked each fish fresh and there was only one chef so it took a while to get your food. I wish they added more ingredients to satisfy the price. The restaurant is small and the owner was very friendly. You can ask for modifications on the food if you don't like or prefer a particular ingredient. They still don't open fully so they still serve in plastic plates and bowl even though you dine-in. The crab fried rice was delicious and I love the Thai fried egg. read more

MaDee Thai Kitchen - Beef noodle soup - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is my favorite local Thai spot and I've been going here for years. I usually order pad see ew for myself when I'm craving it. I've done pickup by calling the store and delivery through DoorDash. Might be due to COVID and being short staffed but I ordered food for my family and we were quoted 35-40 minutes. We got there at around the whites time and we had to wait an additional 25 minutes since our food wasn't ready. There were a few people before us who seemed to be waiting a bit as well. We got the pad Thai, pad see ew, pad kee mow, spicy eggplant, garlic pepper and Thai fried rice. The pad kee mow and spicy eggplant definitely had some heat to it. Everything we ordered was yummy! Prices are reasonable and portions are decent but if you're serving it family style you may want to order a couple more items. Definitely check this place out if you're in the mood for Thai food. read more

Very clean Very friendly Ordered the chicken pad Thai and Madee's special Orange chicken Pad Thai was excellent. Everything was fresh. Served on a plate rather than in a bowl. I liked this very much. The cabbage that came with the meal gave it a delightful crunch The big disappointment was the orange chicken. The sauce was okay. It did not have an orange taste to it. Very sugary and thick. It was super fried I had to not through a lot of fried sugary batter before I found any chicken. read more

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I have had beef noodle soup at every thai restaurant I've ever been to, even in Thailand, and this is by FAR the best boat noodle soup I've ever had. The broth has flavors that brings me back to childhood in phuket, and the beef balls bring authenticity to this dish. It has a strong blend of flavors and I highly reccomend this restaurant if you want a taste of real thai food. The owner is very sweet and its a hidden gem. 6/5. read more

MaDee Thai Kitchen - Beef Noodle Soup (Egg Noodle) - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I hurts me to say this but I opened my food today and found 2 strands of light brown hair in my pineapple fried rice. I've been here before and loved the mango sticky rice and the pad see ew. The Thai tea is also tasty. read more

MaDee Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food and service was good. Take out only from what I recall. It does the job if you're craving Thai food and I believe the only one in the Eastside Costa Mesa area. I just think it's a little expensive for what it is and for the amount but this area is so popular that I'm sure their rent and expenses is a lot. read more

When visiting OC my friend and I called in to place an order, we got it relatively quick and it was still hot when we brought it home. However it was lacking flavor. The noodles just tasted like they took them out the pot and placed them in our box. It was very lightly tossed in the peanut sauce. The veggies tasted a bit rubbery as they seamed fo be steamed a little too long in the pot. We also got some spring rolls I believe which were crispy but still lacked flavor. I honestly wasn't impressed by this place, maybe the dine in experience is better but due to covid we were only allowed to take out. read more

MaDee Thai Kitchen - Veggie Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California