Royal Thai provides a great alternative to the normal pizza, burgers or Mexican fare in Big Bear…read more Friendly, fast and delicious. We live here in town and definitely enjoy their pad Thai or their curry.

Stopped by since I was in the area and figured this tucked-away side street toward downtown might…read morebe a little less crowded. Unfortunately, the service was almost as disappointing as the food Right off the bat, the menus were basically tossed onto the table rather than being properly handed out. After ordering, we waited 30+ minutes for the food and had to repeatedly ask about it. Meanwhile, it really seemed like the kitchen was prioritizing delivery orders while the dine-in customers were left waiting. Not exactly the kind of dining experience you want And then there's the food... calling this Thai is a stretch. I know tastes and interpretations can vary, but this felt very far removed from Thai cuisine. The noodles and rice were prepared in ways that didn't resemble traditional Thai cooking, and the seasoning/spice profile was completely off. To me, it tasted more like Indian-inspired food trying to be Thai than actual Thai food We also ordered the calamari, which came with what appeared to be a commercial dipping sauce on the side, rather than a house-made sauce served as part of the dish. That was another letdown I will give credit where it's due: the staff did keep the water filled, the prices were reasonably fair, and the dining room was quiet and relaxed. Those things earned the extra star But overall, unless you have a lot of time to kill and aren't particularly concerned about the food being authentic or well-executed, I really wouldn't recommend making a special trip here. There are plenty of better options if you're actually looking for Thai food

Being from Hawaii (Exit 8) I was a bit skeptic. But I was completely wrong! My Ohana & I are sooooo…read moreImpressed! Amazing Poke bowls, feels like home. We ordered the Pele, Paniolo, Krakatoa, Luwow, and of course the deserts! The Kingston did not disappoint! Tasted like Banana Lumpia! Kids ordered the Kahala, and the island style. Felt home away from Home. The owners took real great care of us when they knew we were from Hawaii! Atmosphere is fun and alluring! I was amazed how many people come to this place. Line out the door but it went quick. Recommend to Hawaii people and all who willing to travel the distance. Loved their food and staff! Major props to the owners!!!

The view at Tropicali was beautiful, the entire restaurant is its own mood. The restaurant really…read moredeserves to be called #1.

What is better than a hot steaming bowl of noodles and soup after a long day playing in the snow?…read moreNot much. It was one of those rare occasions that we get real snow in Big Bear. I had just gotten done snowboarding and I was seriously craving some pho or some ramen. I don't want to wait the 90+ min it would take to make it down the mountain so I searched Yelp to see what was available in Big Bear (the city). The first thing that caught my eye was the photos of the Taiwanese beef noodle soup. Now, I grew up eating this famous beef noodle soup so not only did I love the way it tastes, it also has layers of nostalgia for me. When you walk into the cute little restaurant, there isn't much to look at but the giant order screen is up front and enough seating for maybe 4-6 small groups of diners. I opted for a bowl of the beef noodle soup, a side of egg rolls and I also wanted popcorn chicken. My boyfriend wasn't super hungry so he ordered a side of rice and an extra side of noodles to go with the popcorn chicken. Good thing he didn't order anything more than that. The portion sizes were VERY generous. There was no way I was going to be able to eat all the beef in my bowl so I split my beef and some broth with my boyfriend. After both of us got our fill, we ended up taking about half the popcorn chicken home with us and realistically we should have taken the rest of the beef and broth I couldn't finish. I think in the future we will go in knowing that one bowl of beef noodles, plus the extra side of noodles (or two sides) would almost be enough for 3 people to split. I am very happy I found this place. The only thing I wish they had a better selection of is beverages. They only offer some canned Pepsi products and some alcoholic drinks. In summary, -the service, ambiance, and the section of drinks was Meh. -prices were on the higher side -but the portions justify the price. -the egg rolls were boring, -the popcorn chicken was good -the sauce the chicken comes with was delicious -but the noodles are DEFINITELY worth going back for!

I came here for a warm soup after church. There is plenty of parking in the back street city…read moreparking lot so only a brisk walk away. Service was alright. Pretty quick and attentive. I ordered the bowl with pork for about $20 and change. It was a bit pricy but I'm also eating noodles on the mountain so fair enough. The soup was overly sweet for my liking. The flavor was interesting in the broth. The pork didn't look like what I envisioned. Looked more like beef. I dont know what I ate. The egg was overly cooked. Good vibes not so awesome noodles.

One of the best Chinese diners I've been to in a looooong time! Food was incredible. The staff was…read moreextremely kind. They brought out some play toys for my 18 month old. Will definitely be going back.

The Buddha Delight is my new favorite!! All delicious vegetables in a light sauce. Of course, I add…read morechile oil and chile sauce to spice it up. Healthy and delicious!!!

Nice people and good food! Well worth a visit! My wife is…read morefrom Thailand and the owners came by and shared a nice conversation with us! We'll be back!

Chanida is the best. Been goin here my whole life and they've never once let me down. Try their…read moreSiam chicken or massiman curry. Or when I'm feeling sick I always go for their tom kah soup that'll bring you back to life. Awesome place I cannot recommend enough. I could eat here every day for the rest of my life with no issue. 5 stars isn't enough this family deserves 10 stars.

I have no picture to show for because we ate it all…read more There's a few Thai places in Beaumont/Banning area. But of them all, we have stuck with Surin Thai. So this is our Thai spot. The server girl is always so kind and attentive. Always clean and the cooks back there are consistent with the food. Nothing but a good experience every time. And my kids love it too.

It's just fantastic, food comes out so hot and fresh, the meals look amazing and taste amazing…read more Everyone was nice, place was spotless and clean and very welcoming. We will come back even though we don't live very close, we will make reasons to come out here just for the food. Me and my mother loved it. She got Pad See Ew and I got the Stir Fried Eggplant with level 4 spice level. Both were beautiful and delicious, and the spice level was right on point.

New to this where do I start? How about with WOW! I'm a…read moreflatlander from the OC area, who went up to see friends in Big Bear they invited us out for a lovely Italian meal at a friend's place this place is truly a diamond in the rough. When in a sleepy mountain town, you never expect to find a fabulous place like this. Quality, well prepared and properly presented with reasonably priced menu. I have eaten some of the best family run small Italian places throughout Orange county and this one rivals all of those. It is absolutely a go-to destination for a proper meal made with love. All with fresh ingredients and presented properly, generous portions served by a small family oriented staff the owner Allison is charming smart and knows true value of quality food and ingredients. After some fabulous conversation we came to understand that she has a great knowledge of food and preparation don't ask her to speak Italian but she will talk to you in French if you like! Do not miss chance to be part of something that is bigger than being on the mountain. Cheers to the Sweet Basil bistro family.

I'm local and I have been here many times but it's a bit hit and miss. Today we ordered the chicken…read moreparm and mine was two flat piece of chicken ends, so mostly I had breading that didn't even taste like parm. My chicken appeared to be 2 end cuts, the thin end they cut off two other pieces and weird it wasn't a single chicken breast. My friend had the same thing with a single big moist chicken breast. Totally different presentation of the same entree. The meal came with homemade garlic mashed potatoes. Since I am not a big potato fan I asked if I could just have a little angel hair paste instead of potato. The guy told me it would be an "UP CHARGE"! Really? I had no drink and my entree of two thin half pieces of chicken and garlic mashed potatoes was $36.....and they wanted to charge me to switch potatoes to pasta.....no they don't make their own pasta so this is just angel hair out of a package and boiled. Take the tourist money, I won't be back.

Our first time and it was a positive experience. Nicer inside than the photos show with a…read moredesertscape mural the length of one wall. A no-frills, clean, low-key, small restaurant (had a restaurant feel rather than a cafe or fast food place), and situated next to trendier eateries, but here you come strictly for the food. We shared the fried chicken dumplings, the duck curry and shrimp pad thai. All three were instantly recognizable, tasty and came out piping hot. We are used to, and like, medium spicy food (choice here of mild, medium, hot) but reading some of the other reviews we held back and went with mild and were glad we did. Our meal had a definite kick that would pass as medium elsewhere, except strangely for the (very mild) duck curry but it was still tasty. Good value and friendly service. We will happily return.

Recommendation from my daughter and son in law. Located right off the highway. Not exactly a super…read moreimpressive place but definitely looks family run. A very extensive menu. Service was not the most welcoming when we first came in but, the second waitress did smile and greet us warmly. I don't eat a ton of Thai food but this place was legit. The soup had a coconut flavor and veggies with a slight spicy aftertaste. The chicken satay was my favorite. Chicken skewers with peanut sauce. My pad Thai with tofu was tasty. A huge serving. The crispy won tons were....meh...pass on those. Flat and lifeless. We shared our displeasure and they were taken off the bill. Enjoyable meal with great company. Eat well and SYOY!

Delectable meal. Of the highest earthly quality, fresh from the wombs of Da Nang. The expertise on…read morethe Pho is beyond incredible. The aroma, the texture, the broth brimming with flavor, the added toppings, all formed the concrete masterpiece of a Pho. But let's get into depth, because the paragraph above did not display the true depth of it's greatness. Let's say your friend recommended you a Vietnamese restaurant. You tried a few prior but most of them were mediocre. So you were hesitant but decided to give it a try. When you went up to the entrance, you took a half-a-second peek. The entire restaurant was clean like the slate of a canvas. Once you stepped inside, your nostrils embraced the fresh smell. Even before you could have the opportunity to take a good in-depth look around, that smell made you know everything. You knew it was going to be clean and sparkly, hygienic and orderly. You knew it was going to be a refreshing spot, and you were right! And afterwards, recovering from the intense first impression, you were greeted with welcoming staff, guided to a shiny wooden table, seated on a comfortable chair, and had the ability to choose from a menu filled with variety of meals worth slobbering your tongues over for. You looked at the menu, drool escaping your mouth, frothing perhaps? Whatever, what was important was that you saw utopia. The meals displayed as mere pictures and words already gave you a preview of near future delight, that increment, that sample was almost enough to satisfy the chimeras of your imagination, apart from the actual consumption of-course. Once you ordered, the pearly smile of the waiter inspired hope, like a promise your wishes were to be fulfilled, and there, you dallied with the scenarios. You dallied with how you would greet your meal, that good good Pho... how you would approach it, shake it's hand with the tips of your chopsticks, and slurp it up. You fiddled with your thoughts for quite some time! But suddenly, there! Here she was walking towards you, the same waiter. After 10 minutes of anticipation, the relentless tapping of the leg excited for it's treat, you finally received it. Boxed into a clean bowl, you got to whiff the contents. You prepared your sticks, and dived right into it! Headfirst! The long noodles were whirled into your mouth, you could feel the slimy texture. The smell of the broth, the taste of the broth, the pork, the toppings, the little onions, it was heaven on earth and you witnessed it first hand! After a while, you finished the bowl. You devoured the last pieces, and poured the rest of the broth into your mouth. You took a napkin and wiped your pho-broth-smothered lips and gave a "whoo!" expressing your content. You paid the bill and gave a 15$ tip and walked slowly out the restaurant, taking your time just to slowly hug the smell of your beloved diner, as if it was goodbye. Your hands reached the door handle, a tear welled up in your eye as you gave a quick look back. There was the waiter, there was your ex-table, there was the rest of the smiling staff and the enjoying guests. You mouthed "farewell" and took a step back into the real world, free from the dreams of cuisine. "Will I ever get to see you again?" You heard yourself utter. That was my experience. As you can see. Thank you for everything To Pho.

Very yummy! and great service food came out quick! dining room very nice as well I definitely…read morerecommend this spot :)

After a meeting, decided to go to Saigon Delight restaurant in Redlands for lunch unfortunately…read morethey ran out of rice. We chose to go Thai house . Not disappointed. Lunch special very good. Got Their famous Thai Basil chicken with rice, ration and salad. It was yummy. My husband got crispy pork sweet and sour. It was delicious and serving amount was decent sized. The service was very nice and prompt. We will be back. Only set back parking may be difficult.

I went today 4:45pm Wednesday, August 19. This man who was our server on the left side when you…read morewalk into the dining area was absolutely disgustingly rude. We eat here often and we always have a good service, but he was just extremely awful. No patience. Food here is always good and the restaurant is usually nice and clean. We are always seated quickly. Just today's service really made the review terrible.