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

Unfortunately, this place just didn't do it for me. I ordered one of the simplest dishe on the menu, chicken pad Thai, and it was soupy, bland, and had zero spice. If you're visiting the area and already have a high bar for Thai food because of a great local go-to spot, I'd skip this one. read more

Stopped by since I was in the area and figured this tucked-away side street toward downtown might be 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 read more

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Was so happy to be in Big Bear again. This restaurant never disappoints and I dream about it when I am not in town. The Pad Thai is so good and authentic. Each flavor is authentic and taste like a little slice of my Asian home. I don't love the ambience but it doesn't matter because of the authenticity of the dishes. My only concern is my Asian little boy ate quite o bit of the sweet and sour sauce and I just have a feeling thats a lot of red 40. I'm not gonna Iie this food makes me perkulate all throughout the day. I had a birth day party to go to after and I had to stop at the store to buy beano to relieve it. Cannot wait to eat here again especially the pad thai! read more

We ordered a lot of food , everything was delicious from the egg roles to the pad Thai , normally I don't order pad Thai because I don't like sweet . But theirs is more of a savory taste . We enjoyed everything. And the staff was very friendly. Definitely give this place a try if you are in the area! read more

Royal Thai Bistro - Everything was delicious - Thai Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Ordered delivery, service was fast as heck! Pad see ew noodles were everything you can ask for: greasy (in a good way), nice amount of veggies, and a healthy amount of the selected protein. Fried rice was mid... read more

We have been to Royal Thai Bistro a few times when visiting Big Bear, we like to order the seafood hot soup and combination fried rice. We are a family of three and were able to share the soup, fried rice & an order of chicken spring rolls. The food overall is good and has flavor. The service is always relatively quick and we've had no bad experiences with the service. The ambiance is casual, there is a lot of indoor seating and some outdoor seating as well. There was a sign that stated dogs are welcome for the outdoor seating, so we are look forward to visiting with our pups one day! read more

Royal Thai Bistro - 4 Pieces Chicken Spring Roll Combination Fried Rice Tom Kha Hot Pot Soup - Thai Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

I was looking forward to eating here but when i went in and asked about the wait.. the guy at the front seemed stressed and said " I DON' KNOW!! Look around all the seats are taken!!" Didn't seem like he valued my service. Would probably not go back because of this unsettling experience. read more

This was my first time visiting this restaurant and was looking forward to it as I really like Thai food. Everything about our visit was nice and we enjoyed sitting on the front porch to watch the people come and go, but unfortunately, the food just didn't quite hit the mark. The chicken satay was very generous in portion, but was not as flavorful as hoped. The chicken pad Thai was similar, tasting fine, but not really like the pad Thai I enjoy with that unique fish sauce taste. It was a nice lunch and we enjoyed hanging out there, the service was good and we enjoyed the style and decorations in the restaurant. Really wish the food had been a little more flavorful... read more

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My wife is Thai and we went looking for Thai food in Big Bear. We found Royal Thai Bistro. Great location and easy to find. In general the food was okay. Since my wife is Thai and we have a home there and live in LA, we know authentic Thai food. It was okay and we could easily return next time we're in Big Bear. Just manage your expectations. I'm pretty sure they have no Thai employees. But everything was fine, just not exceptional. Don't hesitate if you're looking for Thai food in Big Bear. read more

Probably the best option for Thai food in the Big Bear Lake area? Having eaten a lot of Thai food in LA, I'd have to say this place is just average. read more

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I tried the noodle soup and it was just ok. Noodles were prepared really well but the broth of the soup left something to be desired. Interior was cute, staff were friendly, and service fast. Prices of were reasonable for portions served. read more

Royal Thai Bistro - Noodle soup - Thai Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

I am so glad I listened to my husband and not to the previous reviews of this place. Every dish was absolutely delicious and the staff couldn't have been nicer! The patio is cozy with beautiful flowers all around. My family and I have enjoyed Thai food in many places and Royal Thai Bistro ranks among the top 3!! read more

Ordered in tonight so I can't comment on the restaurant. We got a hot pot of Tom Kha with chicken and Pad See Ew with beef. The food was pretty good! I would order again next time I'm in big bear. read more

This Thai restaurant was right in the middle of Big Bear. I was craving for rice and chicken and I had the perfect satay here! Ordered Egg plant ( beware it's spicy but love it) and Larb - pork which was just perfect. Was stuffed with the delicious food! The server was courteous and gave us adequate time to order. Service time was reasonable. The seating was comfortable and the set up was appreciated. PS the rest room here is clean! This restaurant is highly recommended! I would definitely come back here again! read more

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Don't go here if you're looking for good Thai food I wouldn't even call it Thai. Service not that good either. Even the water tasted funny. read more

Small, family owned business. Owner is so nice and attentive. You can tell he really appreciates his guests. He was personally walking around filling water cups, taking orders and bringing out food. The food was great! We ordered chicken fried rice, pad tai and pad se ew. All of it was great and had great flavor. This is a hidden gem in big bear. read more

I drove my mother, sister and brother in law to Big Bear today. I took them to Royal Thai for dinner. All of us thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. Our server was a super nice young man named David from Nepal. We had a large bowl of tom yum soup, spicy chicken fried rice with basal leaves, yellow curry with chicken, potato and carrots, Yum Woo San and beef salad. All of these many dishes costed me only like $99. Forgot to take a photo of the fried rice. read more

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We had ordered 2 mango sticky rice and they put it in the same plate. Which was kind of weird to me, because a lot of places I've been to are in separate plates. After looking at the size of the portion, it's not worth $9 each. This should have been 1 serving size, will not be coming back. Spend $20 for this. read more

Royal Thai Bistro - Mango Sticky Rice with Fresh Mango - Thai Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Friendly staff High quality chicken in my yellow curry Very attentive. Constantly offering to refill water read more

Royal Thai Bistro - Yellow Curry - Thai Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Honestly, this was extremely disappointing, especially because I was genuinely craving Thai food. I'm not usually one to leave a bad review, but this really did not taste like Thai food to me. A lot of the seasoning tasted more like Indian food, which personally isn't my preference. I ordered the Tom Yum seafood soup and didn't mind paying extra for seafood at all. What disappointed me was that the seafood seemed like a frozen seafood mix straight from a bag rather than actual fresh seafood. I would much rather pay more for quality seafood. On top of that, the spices were completely off and the soup barely resembled the Tom Yum I was craving.My fiancée ordered the chicken fried rice, and it was literally yellow. It tasted more like yellow curry rice than Thai fried rice. And the Thai tea... By far the worst Thai tea I've ever had. It tasted like mostly water with just a hint of Thai tea and milk. We actually ended up throwing away the whole meal. The only positive is that the price was reasonable compared to some authentic Thai restaurants. We spent around $40, so at least it wasn't an extremely expensive meal. But honestly, it still felt like a waste of money and, more importantly, we left disappointed and still craving the food we originally wanted. read more

Royal Thai Bistro in Big Bear Lake is a decent option if you're craving Thai food and don't want to drive, since it seems to be the only Thai game in town. The ambiance is nice with Thai art on the walls. The best thing about this spot is the cost. The prices are pretty reasonable for a resort area, so it won't break the bank. The service is fine; nothing over-the-top, but the staff is generally friendly and gets the job done. Where it loses a star is the actual food. While they offer a good selection of classics like Pad Thai and curries, the flavors tend to be a bit bland and sometimes need a little extra punch. You might have to load up on the chili sauce! All in all, it's a perfectly acceptable, affordable, and convenient choice for Thai in Big Bear, but it won't blow you away. read more

Royal Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

As someone who eats Thai food regularly, (it's my favorite) I can honestly say this is the worst Thai food I ever had. It doesn't even taste like Thai food. It tastes like bland hospital food. I have tried this place on multiple occasions. Every time few times I visit Big Bear, I try it again in hopes it was just a bad day... but every time I eat here it's just as bad as before, if not worse. My food was so terrible, I had to stop eating it because I thought I was going to puke. I do not recommend this place at ALL! Literally go anywhere but here. Yuck! read more

We visited on 9/27. I'm a big fan of Thai food, but sadly this place missed the mark. The service was friendly and attentive, but the food was very disappointing. The Tom Kha soup was completely tasteless, and the coconut milk sauce had separated, which shouldn't happen if it's prepared correctly. The Pad Thai was even worse--it looked artificially red, as if food coloring was added, and had none of the authentic flavor that Pad Thai should have. Also order the red curry very flavorless. Overall, it feels like the kitchen doesn't quite know what they're doing. Unfortunately, we won't be returning--there are too many other great spots in big bear worth visiting instead. read more

Royal Thai Bistro - Tom Kha Hot Pot Soup - Thai Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Not Thai food it's Indian food if you want Thai go some where else . They didn't even have normal soy sauce no fish sauce come on . Thai food all about sweet spicy sour salty . Normal fried rice should not taste like curry unless you order curry fried rice read more

Good Thai food...always fresh & tasty....I eat Thai food at least once a week between Palm Springs and Big Bear...I think some reviewers are confusing That & Chinese...NOTHING ITALIAN about the favors or dishes...WTF. Going to eat there tomorrow...Thanks Royal Thai read more

We got pad kee now and it was . Would definitely recommend this option along with pad se eew . The tom yum was a no for my family to sour and tomato flavor. read more

Royal Thai Bistro - Pad Kee Mow Noodle - Thai Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Food excellent. Service the best. Ambience cozy. If you come to big bear. This place is a must try. Every dish is excellent. Come hungry because the servings are good. You will not be disappointed read more

Royal Thai Bistro - All gone - Thai Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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I'm up here at Big Bear Lake for the 4th of July celebrations. While walking around the village, we decided to get something to eat and stumbled upon Royal Thai. They're eye people sitting and eating at the outside patio, and it looked crowded, but opening the door, there were only 1 table with customers, the rest were empty. Checking out the menu, the prices are pretty standard for Thai Cuisine. We ordered Tom Yum Soup with beef, and grilled beef salad. One thing, the server that took our order seemed kind of grouchy. Maybe that's his personality. Our food arrived fairly quick, first the grilled beef salad. It had an array of fresh vegetables, carrot, cucumber, cabbage, onions etc, but they also had canned sliced mushrooms. Never had it like that before. Also, there was a fair amount of beef, but it was like birds of chopped meat, cooked well done, and a bit tough. The Tom Yum Soup was tasty, but had the same canned mushrooms and the same chopped beef. Overall, taste wise, the food was well seasoned and tasty, but the beef was dry and tough, and who uses canned mushrooms in a restaurant? read more

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The best Thai...curries, pad Thai. But try to get a smile out of them, forget it. Weird. Definitely go though.

I would never come back here again. The service was terrible. They were rude and it seemed like we were a bother to them. The food was mediocre at best. We were excited to try their food but it was a major let down. Wouldn't recommend going here which is unfortunate since I love Thai food. read more

Yellow Curry was delicious, we got it to go. Veggies were super fresh and plentiful. Staff was very helpful as we ordered for someone with a wheat allergy. A little on the expensive side, but worth it for a quick flavorful meal. read more

I just had a great dinner last night. Food was super fresh, service was very pleasant and efficient. I high ly recommend this place. We even had a little issue with one of our orders, and the management took care of it right away. That's the sign of a great restaurant to me: wanting to make sure its customers have a great experience. Try to the veggie spring rolls and the tofu pad see yoo! read more

The rudest staff and management. Terrible service Manager brings my date her ice cream in the middle of dinner We asked for them to take it back and bring it back in about 10 minutes and the man just says no and walks away. I'm sure most people that eat their don't check yelp reviews because it's a kind of tourist location and they just walk in based on the wait and what it looks like inside. But I hope somebody reads this and they lose business because their attitude is terrible. read more

Really really good food and always great service! We were told a 30 min wait but got seated within 10-15 minutes :) read more

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not thai cuisine, they try to make thai food , as thai people it not event close , if you first time try to eat thai cuisine it is not please do not remember this tease it not thai , and they run business by indian or something not thai people event one sorry to reviews the truth read more

Royal Thai Bistro - Grilled Beef Salad - Thai Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

This place is small but the service was great. Not only the service was great but the food was good! It was raining and we had two little dogs and our baby so we offered to sit outside. The rain started to get us wet including our baby and dogs so the owner made room for us to sit inside! (There were 7 of us!), brought our food inside and our drinks inside for us as well. I agree that the food took a little longer than usual to come out but it was freshly made and was still hot when it was served to us. We got an appetizer, a noodle entrée, soup, and an order of curry. Every item was good, it tasted like my grandmother's cooking so it's disappointing for those who didn't think their food was tasty. Overall, the service was great, the food was yummy and the staff was very attentive. Definitely recommend. read more

Great food. Great service. I ordered the Thai Basil. I loved it. The outside patio experience was refreshing and fun. I will definitely go back. read more

Food was meh. When we asked for a couple of the entrees to be vegan, they came out with the dishes and it didn't even have tofu let alone vegetables! Pad Thai was just a mound of noodles with tamarind paste. No bean spouts or peanuts. Just one sprig of green onion. Curry was bland. Rice was the cheap kind. The server, which I think was the owner, served the food with his hands covering the top. Was kinda grossed out by that. I think he hasn't taken the Food Handler course. We should have taken the overall 3 stars to heart cuz this place isn't it. Don't waste your money. read more

5 stars for the quality service, but 3 stars for the food so total rating is 4/5 We came here on a cold weekend and needed some comfort food so we decided to stop by here for a meal. The staff were very friendly and inviting. We ended up ordering family style. We got a Tom Yum soup pot, whole fish stir fry, calamari, and beef salad. The calamari was okay. It had more breading than squid. The beef salad was confusing since it tasted more like stir fry than a salad. The beef was chewy but the dressing to the beef salad was good. The Tom Yum soup had a fair amount of spice but needed more flavor. The whole fish stir fry was the best dish. The fish tasted fresh and had a lot of flavor. Rice automatically comes with the fish, but they gave us Basmati rice, not the Thai Jasmine rice we are used to. Overall the food was okay, but the pricing was very affordable. They gave large portions and we only spent about $65 for four people! This type of meal usually costs us about $100 back in The OC! Last, the staff here was very nice and also accommodated our little pug too. We really appreciated their kindness and attentiveness. read more

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