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    4.1 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Thai Chicken Wings Wok Seared Vegetables beer flight
    Urvi B.

    I used to come here all the time almost 8 years ago. I've returned three times in 2 weeks since I've returned. Loved their food. Their food is still delicious. It's homey and not drenched in oils and other heavy sauces. They start with their sticky rice and eggplant dip. Their peach iced tea is spot on for the Dallas heat. I've had their lunch specials and always spot on. Food portions are generous.

    Chicken and waffles from the brunch menu
    Brandy F.

    The menu had plenty of options that sounded amazing! Came on a Saturday and was able to order off of the brunch menu! The Thai chicken and waffles were the right choice! The servers were very attentive and the restaurant decor was nice! Would go back again to try some of the noodle dishes next!

    Toria B.

    Very good service. Very good food. It did not take us long to get seated. The server was there quickly to take our order. They brew their beers in house and they are very good. I would try the Dopplebock. They have good Thai tea and other drinks that are so good. The sticky rice amuse bûche is actually quite tasty. The pineapple fried rice is really good. You can tell they use fresh pineapple versus canned pineapples. The drunken noodles were absolutely amazing, it will probably be the thing I get next time I'm there. A friend of mine got the Seabass noodle dish, but didn't love it. They offered to give her drunken noodles to take home and didn't charge us for the Seabass, which was kind. The restaurant and servers in general are just very accommodating and made sure that everyone was taken care of. And if you have room for dessert, please get the mango sticky rice. Theirs is so fresh and delicious and you should save room!

    Coconut Iced Coffee
    Madigan M.

    I popped in here recently to get out of the rain and was delighted with the ambiance. Everything was decorated in warm orange candlelit tones. This is a Thai restaurant, but they have a FULL menu of Tiki drinks which look outstanding. I wasn't in the mood for something boozy, so I tried an iced coffee. The bartender is a genuine pro... he mixed up a coconut inspired coffee drink for me on the fly, complete with fancy garnish. I would definitely return the next time I'm in Uptown to try more on their menu.

    Thai eggs Benedict
    Sean C.

    Got the lamb shank again. Super tender meat and great flavor. Love the sauce with the rice.

    The complementary sticky rice appetizer
    Fatima H.

    Stopped by Malai Kitchen after a cold one-mile walk during "Dalaska 2026" and it was the perfect warm-up spot. The Thai lemongrass soup was comforting, and the tuna tartare really hit the spot after a serious craving for something lime-y and spicy. Friendly staff and always a solid experience.

    Burmese tea leaf salad
    Erica K.

    I tried the Burmese tea leaf salad and was not a fan- I've had it from a Burmese restaurant previously and this was a terrible version. The drunken noodles are the way to go if you're unsure of what to order. The restaurant is in a great location, there is free parking and the ambience is nice but casual.

    Appetizer Sampler
    Rohit G.

    Malai Kitchen was such a great weeknight find. We walked over to West Village after a stroll on the Katy Trail. ATMOSPHERE: Warm, modern, and inviting without feeling pretentious. The space has a lively energy but still feels comfortable for conversation. It is perfect for a casual date night or dinner with friends after work. FOOD: The highlight for us was the appetizer sampler, which was an excellent value compared to ordering individual apps. It gave us a chance to try a variety of flavors and textures, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared and well-balanced, coming with two of each of their most popular apps for $18. SERVICE: Friendly and knowledgeable, though a bit slow at times. Nothing that detracted too much from the experience, but it is worth knowing if you are in a rush. PARKING: Surprisingly easy for Uptown. There is a large free garage nearby, which makes the whole experience much less stressful. Overall, Malai Kitchen is a solid choice for a relaxed weeknight dinner with great food and a convenient location. Minor service delays aside, it is a place we would happily walk back to again, especially for that sampler!

    Leesa T.

    Malai Kitchen was not one of my more memorable meals this year. The service was good. However, the curry was not. I asked several questions about the menu before I ordered. I've eaten at ALOT of Thai restaurants around the world. Chicken with red curry is pretty much the same (give or take the spice intensity). I'm not sure why it was so complicated at Malai Kitchen but I did ask if coconut milk was in it. I did want the typical dish that does have coconut milk in it. They reassured me that it would have it in it. The dish came out and the sauce tasted almost like yellow curry with a tang to it. It was not the same. I'm not sure why it tasted this way and I'm not one to send food back (I really dont like sending food back!!) However, I couldn't eat it. It was inedible. It did not taste like it had any coconut. The restaurant accommodated me and asked me if I would like something else. I ordered soup. It was better.

    Iced Vietnamese coconut coffee
    Anisha M.

    Malai Ktichen offers up a Thai/Indian and more fusion array of dishes that are perfectly seasoned, balanced, and curated for even the pickiest of eaters. My friends and I ordered the vegetable samosas, red curry with side of fried rice, roti for starters. For drink, I ordered the Iced Vietnamese Coconut Coffee and it was one of the best Vietnamese coffees I've ever had. It wasn't too sweet but perfectly blended with the coconut and espresso flavors, with shaved coconut flakes added on top. For main dishes, I ordered the Chiang Mai Noodles with shrimp, which came in a green coconut curry sauce. The noodles were good and there was a large helping of fried wontons for garnish. My friend ordered the drunken noodles and they were very tasty and flavorful. Overall, service was a bit slow, but the food was worth the wait. I definitely would come again and try more of their noodle dishes and their mango sticky rice for dessert,

    House IPA
    Arun P.

    Had bookmarked this restaurant and am happy to have tried Malai Kitchen. The restaurant was quite busy for the evening but we were seated immediately as we walked in. Service was outstanding from the get go. They have a full service bar with good options of beer, wine, sake, spirits and cocktails. Enjoyed the house IPA and will recommend it. Sticky rice with sauce was served as a complimentary appetizer while we ordered the starter and main course. The shrimp spring rolls was a good starter and the Bangkok Street Fried Rice and Glass Noodles were excellent entrees. The flavors were great and the spice levels were as ordered. The ambience of the restaurant is cosy and modern. Mall and street parking available. Pricing: Moderate high but there's good value for money.

    Dessert!!!
    Ed L.

    We just had the most fantastic meal here after going to a play at Kalita Humphries. On Sundays the Happy Hour is all day and it is outstanding! We ordered 4 appetizers from the HH menu (2 for $12) - imperial rolls, chicken satay, wings and Vietnamese meatballs. The satay is average but the other 3 I would order every time, especially the meatballs. We also split the arctic cod w red curry. That dish is so big that even splitting it between the 2 of us we still brought some home. We had a little bit of room for dessert and had to order the mango sticky rice smash and the coconut cream pie. The sticky rice comes in a coconut shell and is warm and constructed perfectly. But the pie was a revelation - they do an amazing job with their version, from the pandan caramel sauce, to the mango slices and the scoop of coconut gelato on top. Yum! The best part of the meal was the top notch service. Our waiter, Tim, is also the bartender and he was so accommodating and friendly. He offered several tastes of different beers - I ended up going with their special 'Octoberfest' lager that had some nice citrus notes. He also recommended the jalapeño basil margarita and split an order of the Vietnamese coffee martini (a great take on an espresso martini) to go with our dessert. We had a GREAT time here and will be back!

    Yesterday lunch special  Salmon with mushrooms , curry and brown rice, so delicious
    Ally M.

    This was our first time visit. Our pretty waitress was very cheerful, kind, patient and attentive. I ordered the lunch special, salmon was so delicious and my husband had the trout. The green curry rice was so delicious and tasty. We can just eat that alone. So yummy. Highly recommended

    Mango sticky rice....mango was not that ripe and the rice was drowning in the sauce

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    I love their Friday lunch special. Prices can be a little high but i understand the area but the Friday special is worth it.

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    Spot on with the Mekong Noodles, Lori! Thank you for the great review!

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    Do you have your own parking lot? Is a safe neibor hood parking on the street?

    Hi Zaira, West Village is a very safe area and our restaurant backs up to a free parking garage so parking shouldn't be a problem! I hope that helps!

    Do they still do a lunch buffet?

    No, they do individual entrees

    Do you have a New Year's Eve special?

    Hi Anne, yes! We have a New Year's Eve menu with special appetizers, featured dishes, drinks, and desserts. It hasn't been released yet but is usually posted on our social media (facebook, instagram, and twitter) the week or two prior. I hope that… 

    Is does this place has a Michelin Star?

    Does mango sticky rice have dairy?

    It does have butter in the chili rice crispy, just ask to have that left out! Enjoy !!

    What's Halal in the menu?

    Hi Mohammed!! It depends on the day so you’ll need to ask your server to check when you get here. Often our Massaman Lamb Shank is Halal and sometimes our chicken is, but we don’t have anything that is guaranteed to always be, so you’ll need to ask… 

    What is halal here?

    Hi Nizuma, Thanks for asking! :) We don’t have anything that we can say is ALWAYS Halal, but if you ask when you are here, we can find out if anything is that day. For example, the lamb shank in the Massaman Lamb is usually Halal and sometimes our… 

    Is the meat halal?

    Hi Salman, Not as a rule, but oftentimes some is. The lamb for Massaman Braised Lamb Shank is usually Halal. You can ask when you are here and we can check for you. :)

    We saw Braden on BBF...is he there regularly?

    Hi Jenn! Great question! Chef Braden was on Beat Bobby Flay once and we're excited you saw the episode! He definitely did a great job!

    Is this place pet friendly?

    Hi Bingyan, We do have a few tables on the street under the big orange umbrella that are pet friendly!

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