The food here is excellent. One of the best places to eat Thai in Birmingham. there is a small place to eat in the restaurant but really only good for takeout. read more

Ordered the Pad Spicy Noodle Lunch Special which comes with a cup of coconut tofu soup! Let me just go ahead and make this statement. I might get some blow back from this but Masaman is the best Thai food in Birmingham. The food is incredible! The service is wonderful. Everyone came out to ask us how it was and how we heard about them. They care about there food and they care about you! I will be coming back here..... read more

I'm a picky b*tch when it comes to Thai food. That being said, Masaman is an answered prayer for decent Thai fare in Birmingham. The atmosphere is nothing to write home about but it is clean and reminiscent of a simple soi kitchen in BKK. The staff are uber friendly and are happy to chat or offer suggestions. The food is served in to-go containers (the only aspect of this place where this is room for improvement). I'd love to sit down here, even to a pyrex plate and cheap flatware, and not eat out of a box... crossing my fingers this will be a reality in time. The food is top-notch: all the right flavors, a healthy level of spice and high quality ingredients. Bonus: the food is well spiced to begin with and there is no patronizing single shake of the red pepper dispenser when you ask for 'thai spicy'... they turn up the heat in a genuine way if you are so bold. I love the Nom Tok salad - healthy, flavorful and authentic. I'll be back to try a curry or two, the sticky rice and some of the other 'thai salad' options. All in all, super food and well worth the jaunt into suburbia. read more

Masaman Thai Kitchen - Delicious Yum NamSod - Thai Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This is a really good take-out Thai restaurant in Vestavia; I definitey enjoyed the Thai fresh basil rolls we had as an appetizer and the entrees we got were both pretty good (Ginger root and Pad Kee Mow), but I think we were expecting something a little spicier. The location is super convenient and the service was fast (we called in our order and picked it up ~25 minutes later on a Friday night) and very friendly. We'll definitely be ordering from here again! read more

It's a staple for our family. 2-3 nights a week. Tell them what you like, they'll make you happy.

First, I will admit I do not often write reviews but my experience here was awesome. I have been looking for tasty, flavorful Thai food in Alabama for a while. These folks do it right! For starters, this is a THAI restaurant. They do not sell sushi or Chinese Food or Japanese Food. That makes all the difference because they have one style of cuisine that they do very well. I had the Pad Thai(of course) with a little added spice. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the chicken was moist. The sauce was flavorful without being too salty. I literally picked up that little cup of coconut soup and drank it! It was that good! The owners were very nice and they even offered me a sample of a dish I was curious about. I will warn you, though. This is not a fancy restaurant. It is primarily takeout . The utensils and silverware are plastic and served to go. If you are looking for a fancy date venue, this is not your spot. If you, however , want some authentic tasty Thai food served with a smile, don't past by this one! read more

Its ok. I love their coconut soup which is why they get a three. The chicken had a funny taste. I compare all Thai to Surin and this doesn't make the cut. read more

Great place! I ordered take out on a whim after leaving the grocery store on my lunch break. Had the masaman chicken and LOVED it. Was extremely fresh. I agree with a lot of other people that it is some where you would probably want to have takeout. The staff is super sweet but the inside just isn't the most appealing to sit down and enjoy a meal. I will definitely be back to try other dishes. read more

Great food, had the spicy beef salad which came with a generous portion of rice and coconut soup for lunch. Can't wait to try more of their dishes. read more

Everything on the menu is great. Chili Eggplant, Larb, and the Yellow Curry are some of my favorites.

We came to Birmingham looking for housing before the semester starts in the fall. During our hunt, we stopped here for lunch and were not disappointed! It's a small place, but the food is phenomenal and the workers are so polite! This will definitely be my go-to for Thai when I move! Just keep in mind that the facility is small, seating about 15, and the food is served in styrofoam boxes with plastic utensils. So, not the best for big parties or fancy occasions - but still awesome for great food! read more

This new Thai place has very good food served in a clean and neat environment. There are only six two-top tables, but that did not present a problem the day I went. I was able to order and sit down immediately. It probably would be very hot with the kitchen in the same space if not for two fans blowing on high into the Lilliputian eating area. I was comfortable, though. They had shades on the front windows to quell the blazing sun. I wondered, though, if they had a properly functioning air conditioner. Food was served fresh and hot as they prepare it after order, but quite fast. I could really taste the coconut in my sauce and in the accompanying soup. I liked that and the slight sweetness and spiciness that was present in my dishes. Personally, I would like more rice and could do with less meat. That said, this was a delicious meal that was not overfilling. They do serve in Styrofoam with a plastic fork and spoon only. I always wish these places that use disposable serving utensils would at least include a plastic knife. read more

We got there about half hour just before they closed luckily. They were very accommodating and smiling all the way. The pad Thai was amazing. I wish they had a branch in Houston. I will go back if I'm ever in Birmingham, AL read more

I love this place. I always get the same things: tom yum soup and chicken panang, so I can't review the whole menu. Those two items, though, are consistently delicious. I ask for the chicken panang to be a little extra spicy, because I think a good curry should make my eyes water. Almost as important as the taste of the food, though, is the quality of the service. As others have noted, this place is very small and as a result I have always gotten takeout. When I walk in, my daughter and I are always greeted with an enthusiastic smile. The woman at the counter, who I believe is the owner, remembers my order and is genuinely friendly with me and my 3 year old. The food is made to order but never takes too long. It's packaged well and I've never had it spill or make a mess despite my long drive home. My only complaint about this restaurant is that it isn't closer to my home. read more

Went there yesterday for a quick lunch. Ordered the pad Thai. First came a cup of coconut soup. I do not eat it, but it did smell lovely. The pad Thai was wonderful! Very fresh, with a lot of chicken and shrimp in it. The vegetables were crisp and delicious, with the presentation very appetizing. It's sauce was delicious! A very generous portion. Place was very small, only six tables, but very clean. The only suggestion I would make is to use plates for in dining, instead of styrofoam containers. Will definitely go back again. read more

This place is fantastic! White-meat chicken, incredible coconut soup and Masaman curry. Pad Thai was great, crisp veggies. As good as P.F. Chang's at half the price. Especially at lunch!! Get it to go as the seating is not spectacular - but very clean and friendly. Please support them, Vestavia! read more

Great Thai food in Birmingham, so glad we found this place. I love their Pad Thai, my wife really likes the yellow curry, and their Crab Angles are fantastic. read more

Ran into this place before a movie--and what a find! Very good food quality. Almost on the level with Surin but cheaper and take out or easy dine-in. A nice add to this shopping center. read more

Best pad Thai in Birmingham, beats any well known Thai restaurants in town! The only complaint was the egg rolls were too greasy to eat, but the Pad Thai was wonderful and the staff was very very friendly and professional! read more

Masaman changed my outlook on curry. I was not a fan until I sampled the varieties they offer. All the flavors are perfectly mixed together with the right amount of creaminess that I wanted to lick my Styrofoam plate in the restaurant. I have tried several of their dishes and each dish makes me want MORE!!! The coconut soup is simply amazing. The staff Mercy & Komain are wonderful. They remember your name and what you order. You can see them on my TV show Dining Out With Comedienne Joy Sat. Oct 8th or on youtube. read more

Wonderful food. Great service. I love this place. I've eaten lunch and dinner hear many times. Every time has been great. Very consistent. I am a meat eater but the tofu panang is my go-to. Keep in mind this is a take out joint. There are tables but you get your food as take out. You may eat there but there is no service. It will not disappoint. read more

It was bound to happen....thumbs up to Thai Kitchen! Picked up yellow curry, and coconut soup and both were on point! It has a kick to it and love it. I recommend it if you are in the mood for some Thai food! read more

Small place, but big taste! Great customer service and fantastic food. My favorite Thai place

Delicious Thai take-out. Me and my husband were on the road with our dog and got take out lunch specials. The soup that comes with the lunch specials is delicious and you can sit outside the Publix nextdoor (in the shade) and eat. Great Thai iced tea! read more

Cool place. Pad thai was extremely sweet and colored pink. Water from fountain machine tasted like iron and like it needs a filter. Good price and the coconut soup was very good read more

This was a decent plate of pad thai after a five hour drive from New Orleans. It wasn't my favorite Thai food I have ever had, but I wasn't mad about it. I got spicy pad thai which was pretty good and my friends were also happy with their pad thai. My friend also got the curry which she said was decent. The food came with some coconut soup that seemed to have good flavor, but it had mushrooms in it which I admittedly do not like. read more

The best Thai restaurants are the little hole in the wall places. Anyone who says differently eats at Cracker Barrel and we all know that Cracker Barrel is bland and gross. Small restaurant with a friendly staff and the best Thai in Birmingham. What more would you want from a restaurant? Oh, it's also family owned. More win! Every entree and bite was, as expected with Thai food, packed with flavor. I was surprised that the standard pad thai came with chicken and shrimp. Surprised, but not disappointed. -Pot stickers with panang sauce -Thai fresh basil rolls -Pad Thai -Chicken Masaman Curry -Beef Panang Curry -Chicken Green Curry Can't wait to go back! read more

On a whim decided to grab some takeout from Masaman for lunch today, and I could not have been more pleased. The Pad Thai lunch special was amazing, and the lunch portion was HUGE. Not to mention, it came with coconut soup too. For around 8 dollars. The lady at the counter thanked me by name for my business and was so polite throughout my entire transaction. I will definitely be back! read more

This is a great lunch stop! Food is always ready for pickup early and packed with care for no spills. 5/5 Staffing. The food quality here is top notch. I don't care too much for the coconut soup, but it is well made. I love the Spicy Noodle lunch special. 5/5 food. My only wish is they'd change up the soup options for the lunch special :). read more

We wanted to love this place because it's in our neighborhood and we love takeout Thai. The food is not bad quality at all. But twice we have brought food home to discover disturbing objects embedded in the food. The first time there was a metal wire running through a piece of tofu - not mixed in with the stir fry, it was embedded in the tofu. Maybe it was there when they bought the tofu, but it was very obvious and should have been noticed by the cook. We complained and the woman at the counter was very apologetic and gave a refund. We gave them the benefit of a doubt and have ordered several meals over the months since. But last night several of my tempura green beans had metallic strings (they looked like tinsel) within the fried batter. Very obvious and disturbing. You couldn't miss it - tinsel flowing out of tempura batter. I bagged them and took them in today to show them. Same woman at the counter. "Oh that's just the strainer. It's from the strainer." Not a good enough response for me, as if knowing where it came from made it ok. She apologized, but we'll drive the extra mile for Surin from now on. read more

Best kept secret in BHM! Great, tasty Thai food. Ample portions served with a caring smile and created with the special touch that only an owner would provide. Great, fun dining experience. read more

Very nice and attentive staff. I had the Masaman Curry with shrimp and my friend had the Pad Kee Mow with beef. They were both wonderful. We took turns sharing until the plates were almost empty. We had enough left to take home a small dinner. I am planning on going back this week. Excited to have a new favorite restaurant! read more

I absolutely love their Masaman Chicken dish! It's highly recommended!! I'll even trudge out on a terribly rainy day for it.

Love this restaurant. The food is delicious and always consistantly fresh. Reasonably priced.

Quick delicious food! I got the Spicy Thai basil with chicken. My friend got cashew nut and scallion. Both of these dishes I would recommend. read more

Food is ok. I think because they recently opened, they are cooking conservative Thai. I asked for Thai spicy and my 5 year old would have been ok with the spice. Be bold. Real Thai has more flavor and spice. Bring it! Restaurant is clean and, as others have said, very small. More of takeout-Thai. I'm planning to try one more time. If the flavor and spice aren't considerably more noteworthy, I'm not going back. I want the real deal Thai. We are currently lacking in Birmingham. Fill the space--please!! read more

This is our new "go to" Thai restaurant in town! The owner & the chef are simply lovely people who remember regular customers' orders...which I appreciate. The food is just delicious - either savory or spicy or sweet - whichever is appropriate, depending on the Thai dish ordered. Love it as we do, there are a few negatives: -The restaurant only has about 5 small tables, so it's mostly a take out place. -They don't have a liquor license & you can't bring your own wine. -The entree portions are a little small for the price charged. -If you do get a table & eat there, don't expect ambiance or anything other than plastic plates, bowls, glasses & utensils. With this said, I do recommend that you give it a try...you'll enjoy the delicious Thai food & fabulous customer service...just overlook the small negatives. read more

This is the best Thai restaurant in Birmingham- hands down. Service is super-friendly and personalized - we hadn't been there for a few months, but the server actually remembered what we ordered the last time we had been there. The restaurant has expanded its footprint and the new space is well-appointed with ample seating. If you want great service and great food, just stop here. read more

Excellent food and service! The chef always does a great job with my order. I recommend the chicken noodle bowl or the Panang curry.

This may be the best Thai restaurant in Birmingham. The food is excellent. Their chicken masaman is the best I've ever had. Their coconut soup is the best I've ever had. The only non-perfect thing about this restaurant is their egg rolls, but the last time I got some they were good also (but not great). And the staff is very friendly. This is a very small restaurant so its great for takeout. They package everything really well. The only other non-perfect issue is the price. The price is comparable to fancier "sit down" restaurants, but that said, since this food is the best Thai in town I say its worth it. Haven't been to any of the other Thai places since Masaman Thai Kitchen opened. read more