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    Royal Thai Restaurant

    4.7 (115 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Desserts, Salad
    Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Green Curry
    Jill G.

    Can't say enough about Royal Thai. I love it, the menu is huge and everything I've tried has been delicious. I love soup and the Tom Kha has absolutely blown my mind. It's spicy, tangy, and fresh...flavor combos I didn't know I needed. I've already been back a few times just to order it again. The curries are also beyond. We've tried three so far, and they've all been incredible . I think the yellow curry with the pumpkin chunks was my favorite.

    Royal Thai Short Rib
    Boon C.

    This is the restaurant at Hillsborough Ave near airport. Parking is convenient at the site. Very easy to find the restaurant location. The restaurant is pack at 7:15 pm. We were the last three group before they close. We order a dish we never have before Yen Ta Four. This is a soup noodle dish with white fungus, shrimp, fish ball and calamari. The soup base tomatoes. I think it average. We got the Atlantic Crab Fried Rice. I recommend this dish. The fried rice is very tasty. The last dish is an appetizer. It is Royal Thai Short Rib. I like this dish. Overall service is a bit slow in the beginning. I believe the are lack of server. Entire store only have two server with full house weekend night.

    Fried Tofu Appetizer
    Connie A.

    Went on a Saturday evening for dinner at 630pm. Place was busy. Had their tofu appetizer and pad thai and their crispy pork dish. Really great dishes. Would come back to try more of their menu. 3 dishes and a drink for $55 is pretty good.

    Nancy L.

    We came in at such a good time as our food came out just before there was a power outage in the restaurant. You can only imagine eating Thai food aka known ask spicy foods with no a/c, lol had to pack the rest to go. The golden crispy curry duck is $26+ it's so worth it and it comes with white rices. I really enjoyed all of the flavors. The pad thai medium spicy is actually spicy so just be aware lol. The fried rice was okay, I wanted to try something basic. Pricing is fair for all items. We ordered the Thai tea but I wasn't really a fan of it. Staff is so sweet and friendly, kept apologizing for the inconvenience. They had to send a lot of people away due to this problem. The place is spacious and plenty of parking. Plenty of tables and was able to sit right away.

    Pad See Ew
    James T.

    Nice hole in the wall type of spot. Food is excellent, service is too. Seating is limited but usually not crowded. I got the Pad See Ew at medium spice level and it definitely made my nose run. Got the vegetable rolls as well that came out piping hot! Would definitely go again, pretty amazing find!

    Tofu pad thai
    Alyssa M.

    This place looks unassuming from the outside but has incredible food & service! It wasn't too crowded on a Monday night and we were seated right away, but I have heard that it can get busy and there's not a ton of tables inside, so come early or on a weeknight! We started with the rangoon appetizer, which were nice and crispy with a tasty sauce. I then had the tofu pad thai and it was incredible, not too saucy but full of flavor, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. Our server was very patient, refilled our waters and checked on us often, and was friendly. Overall a great experience and if I lived in the area it would be a new go-to spot!

    Pad gra pow w/ pork
    Ashley L.

    Hidden gem of a Thai spot with authentic, fresh, and high-quality food. Everything comes out quickly but still tastes carefully prepared and full of flavor. Service is very friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. A great go-to for quick, delicious Thai food that feels authentic every time. Pro tip- ask for spice tray!

    Irene E.

    A busy lunch spot. We've - Fried tofu - Thai boat beef noodle - bone in red snapper No beer - they don't have a liquor license. The fried tofu is simple, served with garlic in a sweet syrup dip. The noodle is tasty and flavorful; although I won't come back, if I have to, this is the one I'd order again. The fried fish sits in a bed of syrup, and it isn't not fresh, but the head is solid - not good for this bone picker. Single bathroom, with a few neat plants. A violin by the front counter and a piano by the door: all left by the previous owner. Two young servers work the room effectively, smiling. This restaurant is on Helen Freund's Tampa Bay Times top 50 list.

    Green curry
    Sarah A.

    Ok I think this might be the best Thai restaurant in Tampa!! I just ordered green curry takeout and it was soooo delicious. Generous chunks of tender fresh unprocessed chicken meat, eggplant and peppers in a delicious creamy spicy sauce. I asked for 4/5 spicy because they assured me it was Thai spicy and it was perfectly spicy just the way I like it. Sometimes I go to Indian restaurants in Tampa and order 5/5 spicy and it's still bland. This place is not watered down and is legit! The place is in an unassuming strip mall but don't let that fool you. I will be back and I can't wait to see how it is dining in!

    Pork larb
    Angela W.

    Had the pork larb and my boyfriend had the beef pad thai. The larb was very good; it's hard to find nowadays. The pad thai was nice and saucy and sweet. The mangos in the mango sticky rice was so good! The mangos were super ripe and delicious. Ambiance is different than your regular Thai place. Usually you walk in and there are beautiful gold statues and embellishments on the walls. This place was pretty bare bones in terms of decor but don't let that dissuade you. The service was great, they were very attentive. The food did take a little while for the food to come out.

    Grace H.

    The Royal Thai is a popular family-run restaurant located just north of Tampa Airport. We arrived to find a queue for a table on Sat night, but the service moved quickly and the wait was shorter. The menu is impressively comprehensive, spanning appetizers, noodle dishes, rice plates, and entrées, desserts. We ordered the Yen ta four, the crab fried rice, the short ribs -- all were absolutely fantastic. What immediately stood out was the beautiful presentation. Each dish arrived thoughtfully garnished with fresh vegetables, with generous portions of protein nestled throughout. The crab fried rice was an A+ , a hearty, flavorful portion so generous we happily packed some up to enjoy as a next-day meal. I am not used to the pink miso broth of the noodle dish. But the content loaded with soft flat noodles, seafood, and fish balls that all came together wonderfully. Ribs were flavorful and delicious. Beyond the food, the service was warm, attentive, and efficient. All in all, it was a five-star experience from start to finish, and we will absolutely be back.

    Ian P.

    Amazing food. Great portions and super kind service. All around amazing experience-- solid for date night or group dinner. The crab Rangoon was insane, crab fried rice was light and equally filling, the tom yum was so delicious and flavorful. And the place was packed! We waiting about 10 minutes although they told us 25 minutes so that was a pleasant surprise. Would definitely recommend coming and hope to return soon next time I'm in Tampa!

    Marina C.

    i had the most incredible experience at this Thai restaurant! The food was unbelievably authentic - the spices, flavors, and aromas were truly out of this world. It's a small, cozy spot, but the moment I sat down, I genuinely felt like I was in Thailand. The drunken noodles were absolutely amazing. The pad thai was just as delicious, with the perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and heat! This place is a hidden gem, and I can't recommend it enough.

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    Absolutely, the most authentic Thai restaurant in Tampa! Service was friendly and overall this is a fantastic spot!

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