I went here not knowing how good it was or anything, just hungry and had a craving for some Thai food. I wondered in blindly was was pleasantly welcomed by the server. You grab a menu and sit down at any table of your cosen and in totally cool with that. Before I get to the fold I must say the music was in point and they even had a tv playing some cartoons for kids over head which can be a nice touch. The inside was beautifully painted within theme of the restaurant and I love that kind of stuff. Now for the food, excellent. We had my current favorite the Pad Woon Sen and some Basil fried rice. We added seafood to them and was happy that none of the seafood was over cooked and remained tender. Everything tasted fresh. I was also happy they had fresh Thai chilis for those of us who like to order Thai spice like myself. This Amps up the heat without unbalancing the flavor and they executed beautifully. The Thai tea was also creamy and a nice addition to the meal. Also look at the dishes we were served in!!! Come on!!! I love the little things when the food is so on point. Check them out and let me know your thoughts! read more

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Found this place from yelp while we are in the area...located in good plaza . Ambiance is so unique n true thai culture style. Service was nice , a young lady is so sweet, attentive. Ordered Moo Pad Kha Pow - delicious Northern sausage was delicious read more

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In the Hobby Lobby Plaza! The food is authentic and the service was great! No complaints! I love their spicy levels - beware!

Solid eatery. Very polite and friendly staff. We had just been at one of the stores in the shopping center and decided to see how they stack up to the other Thai restaurants in the area. Glad we did because now we can add it to our rotation. Without naming other places for comparison, Mae Sai does an admirable job in terms of flavor, freshness and vibe. We noticed all the Elephants at the door and inside and think they have captured some good luck! I had a Panang Curry with chicken and my wife had the Chicken Pad Thai. We devoured it all. This is significant because the Pad Thai was a very generous portion and my wife usually takes home half to eat the next day but she had to have it all right away. Panang was very tasty. Next time I'd like to order some Northern Sausage, one of my favorites. read more

I brought my friend here thinking it was still my favorite Thai restaurant Ano Thai. I didn't recognize the young lady, who seated us without really greeting us or welcoming us to the restaurant. I thought she was a new employee. It wasn't until we were given the menus that the realization hit me that this was no longer Ano Thai. In hindsight, we should've walked in & back out. It was not crowded since we were having a late lunch. We (the two of us) were seated at a large table with 2 kids sitting at the end presumably the owner's kids. We thought it was very unusual as there were other empty tables available. Did we need to babysit? Adjacent to us was a table occupied by 3 diners. There were no other customers in the eatery. The menu is extensive and we ordered the Chow Mein and the Thai BBQ Pork with rice. They were slow to get the food out. My friend reported that her Chow Mein was very salty so she requested a slice of lemon hoping to neutralize the saltiness. My BBQ pork was lukewarm as if it had been sitting out before being served. It was a bit dry and a little bland saved by the sauce. The portion was small, so I left feeling hungry still. My jasmine lemonade tea was refreshing. The young lady was friendly enough but it appeared she was new to this. She was gracious enough to allow my friend to use their restroom. Sorry, this initial visit only warranted 3 stars. I hope they can take this feedback constructively to make some much needed improvements. There is room for potential so we may return in a couple of months. Our bill came to $46.95. I paid all cash $51.00 and she did not return with a receipt. I usually tip 25-30% for exceptional customer service. Suggestions for improvement for the missteps: 1. Greet your customers upon entry and mention the name of your restaurant. 2. Do not seat your patrons at the same table your children are sitting. This is unprofessional & strange. 3. Please serve your food hot. 4. Improve the timing of the food coming out. 5. Thank your customers when they leave. Make them want to return! We wish you the best since we know you only opened the first of the year-2024. read more

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Cute tables, sweet small place. Tried their mango sticky rice and their milk with strawberry. Their were very timely and we got some to go as well. read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Sweet mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

The fried rice was good but, the curry didnt have a whole lot of flavor. Should've went for the noodles.

My family and I love Lau food so we had to try Mae Sai Thai in Temecula Ca. Not many Thai restaurants serve Lau and Mae Sai serves some Lau dishes . Lau is different from the Thai food we've had before. Lau has so much flavor in their dishes! I love the fried Basil that was in my dish. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of the dish, but it had ground pork with fried basil, some onion and green beans all in a savory sauce. Then they add a fried egg on top of the rice. It was so delicious. My daughter had the Penang curry with chicken which she said was a little sweet for her. My hubby had the Larb chicken and he loved it!! He said it was one of the best he's had! We will definitely be back to try more dishes on the menu. I almost forgot! We also had some Thai tea too. Unfortunately I didn't get a picture of them but they were good too. The service was great! The staff were friendly and the restaurant was clean and comfortable. So If you ever get the chance to try Lau or Thai food then I would suggest trying Mae Sai Thai in Temecula Ca. You just might end up liking it too. read more

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Excellent quality food. Friendly staff and nice little restaurant. We have been here 3 times recently and every dish was delicious.I love family owned restaurants and this place is a gem. read more

Tried this new spot for us . Why do you have children's toys all over the windows and restaurant? Sorry .. be a restaurant not a daycare . Gave it a shot .. yeah .. NOPE. Remove the toys would be best . read more

One of my fave Thai food place to visit when I'm in town! This place is incredibly charming, with cute Thai decor that creates a welcoming atmosphere. The food is authentically prepared with so much flavor, it's bold, it's Thai and delicious. The staff are super friendly and always make you feel welcome. Highly recommend! read more

Staying overnight here In Temecula and had a craving for Phad Thai... the good ratings led us to Mae sai ....ordered the beef salad and that was really good with just the right spice level.... The Phad Thai was a little disappointing... I've had alot of Phad Thai in my life time and the shrimp Phad Thai just wasn't what I'm use to .. it had a different taste that did not represent what Phad thai is supposed to taste like... so I added a sprinkle of fish sauce and lime juice and the flavor came to life... still it was just so so...I did like the noodle texture... thank you anyway , Mae sai for the good service!! read more

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Service was good, i liked the eggplant stir fry but would have liked a little more sauce in the dish. So far my most favorite dish here is still khao soi read more

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Food was amazing. By far the best Thai food in the area. Flavors are on point and you can see the quality and care that goes into every dish. Highly recommend read more

Fried chicken just tasted like it was cooked in oil no seasoning or flavor just oil. Sticky rice was hard likely not soaked long enough prior to cooking or not steamed long enough ... Papaya salad requested Thai spicy and bleh was not spicy AT ALL. Not only that there was more salad and veggies in the to go box than papaya itself to make matters worse it was over ripe and mushy!!! $30+ delivery down the drain. read more

This is my mom's and my first time here in this thai place and was I pleasantly surprised by how delicious and very flavorful the food was. Everything was on point and we were extremely delighted to have found another legit Thai food place! read more

Come try the food it is so delicious. This restaurant feels like home you can relax and enjoy the food. read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - The Thai Beef Jerky is so tasty - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

Hidden gem! Staff is superb, restaurant is clean, the experience felt like eating at someone's home. Comforting! We ordered the chicken pad Thai and som-tum combo. Pad Thai was saucy and had a different taste from traditional take out restaurants which was nice! The som-tum combo I would order again and again and again. Dish came with sticky rice and papaya salad (slight spicy but refreshing). The fried chicken was *chef kiss*. Chicken was so moist and breading was thin and very crispy. Highly recommend! We didn't order dessert, but they offered my little one a small plate of pineapple cookies which was so thoughtful! Can't say enough good things about this place. Will be back for sure! read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Som-tum chicken - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

Delicious!! We ordered the pumpkin curry and pad Thai. And great service. Very casual atmosphere. Great stop for lunch.

S'good. Worth it. Will come back when I get that sticky rice and protein and papaya salad crave. Great service, very friendly. Had the fired pork belly with the beef jerky sauce instead of the sweet and sour. Super yum. Prices...the way it is now, ya know? Can't wait to try the rest of their menu. read more

Just ordered food there and the yellow curry seems water down and not using coconut milk. Not a lot of flavor. i had asked for heat level 4 of of 5 and it just wasn't that spicy. I also got the Crying Tiger meat, the meat was not a good cut of meat.. really hard to chew and had very little flavor.. I think for the cost of the meal it could have been more authentic in the flavors. So for the cost and the flavor I can only give it 2 stars. read more

Our waiter was so friendly and brought everything out to us very quickly. Both the Thai iced coffee and the Thai ice were quite sweet, but tasty. I really enjoyed the mixed appetizer for its variety, delicious sauce, and pickles. The pad Thai was very good and a generous portion. The masaman curry left a lot to be desired; it just didn't have much flavor. The entire restaurant is very cute and cozy and everything was very clean. read more

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Though I miss my Navy friends who owned Ano-Thai, I am thrilled to know they moved back home to gorgeous Thailand ! They left their restaurant in GREAT hands with the food remaining delicious, fresh, and high quality ! My go to is the FRIED FISH w/amazing veggies!! I also order the wild & jasmine rice to accompany this fish. It has remained just as deelish as when Ano-Thai served it. The decor is colorful and beautiful. The staff very kind and welcoming. One of the best Thai places since the shut down of our ole fav place in Old Town San Diego. The owners of Do Thai Cottage retired after many years and moved back home to their beautiful country as well. May Mae Sai remain a quality place with great food and great service always ! read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Fried Crispy Tilapia w/veggies - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

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Think they took feedback well from initial Yelp reviews to improve. Service 4.5/ 5 Greeted by a friendly lady multi tasking, understandable as a new family run store. Food: Krapao Kaidow 4.5 / 5 a bit pricey but authentic thai and delicious especially combined with the home made fish sauce condiments and their fried egg, Mild spice level is the way to go, medium might be too hot for most. Papaya salad w Fried Chicken set 5 / 5 takes a while to cook but worth the wait. Big crunchy and freshly made salad. Thai tea 5 / 5 might be one of the better ones in Temecula. Thai Iced coffee 3.5 / 5 didn't quite hit the spot, sticking to thai ice tea next time. read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Kradpao Kai Dao (chicken basil), thai tea, thai iced coffee - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

I've order from this place a few times now and have always had a good experience. Food is always flavorful, service is always good. Also their spice level-- much spicer than a lot of places, which, to me, is a good thing! read more

I have been to so many Thai places and this was incredible!! Best Tom Kha I've ever had!! Regular prices to be expected. Food was up quickly and portions were great. 8 pieces in the spring roll which was awesome. Will absolutely be back to try more curries and dishes! Even my son, who is not food adventurous loved everything! read more

I like food Very good service Delicious food Beautiful shop It's a small shop with excellent service. read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - a bowl of soup - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

A new restaurant in Temecula, across Ynez from the Mall. The owners are so welcoming and pleasant. I watched as a relative hand painted the walls with great care and skill. The menu is large and everything we have tried in our two visits has been delicious. The owners are from Thailand and seem to really enjoy their customers and serving them great food. Prices are modest. I am sure we will return soon to enjoy the numerous noodles and rice dishes. So many delicious meals to try. I hope these new restaurant owners will be supported and enjoy success. read more

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Stopped in to have lunch while in the area. My husband had the chicken fried rice and I had the yellow curry with shrimp and chicken. The food made me imagine what food is like in Thailand. It was good. Flavor was on point. The service was great. The ambiance gave the feel of home. I highly recommend Mae Sai for an authentic Thai food experience read more

The service was really great. The atmosphere was very calm and inviting because of the music and how colorful the restaurant is. I love how they have toys everywhere, my toddler son really enjoyed seeing that. Lastly their food was the best Thai I've had since I moved here to California from Guam. It's hard to find the same quality and taste of something you've tried in the past that you can't find anymore. Super fresh and delicious. Pad Thai and Fresh Spring Rolls were ON POINT. read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

Absolutely the best Thai food around. Also the most authentic. We've eaten here several times and the food is outstanding. It's a small restaurant so we usually take out. read more

Highly recommend -- Rare Northern style Thai food. This is my wife (who is from Thailand) and I first time at this restaurant. We absolutely will go back there again very soon. I ordered Khao Soi Kai and my wife ordered one of her most favorite Thai dishes, Nam Prik Ong. Both dishes were so good and we were almost lick the plates. Lol Very authentic!, per my wife. Btw, don't be confused if you saw the sign in front said, "Ano Thai restaurant". Per the new owner of Mae Sai Thai restaurant, they recently bought the restaurant business from the previous owner of Ano Thai restaurant. Please go check them out and try their absolute delicious foods. I think you'll be glad you did and hope you like it. read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Kao Soi Kai - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

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This place is legit! I had the red curry, at the "Thai spice" level, and it did not disappoint. The curry was creamy and flavorful and the spice was just right (for me). My children tried the orange chicken and crying tiger. Both were delicious, although the crying tiger sauce was a bit on the sweet side for my liking. The orange chicken was crispy and had a great flavor balance. The wife had Tom Yum soup and said it was very flavorful. All in all, I love places that have authentic taste and this one definitely has that. Give this place a shot, I'm sure you wont be disappointed. read more