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    Sala Thai Tempe

    4.7 (216 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Nina W.

    I really enjoyed Sala Thai. My favorite dish was the Khao Soi. The chicken was extremely tender, the curry was flavorful, and the egg noodles were nice and crispy. I would definitely order this dish again. I liked the drunken noodles and apps, but I think I would try some other dishes on their menu next time. It has a great vibe inside and is nicely decorated. The staff are super friendly and helpful. I love how they ensure you have enough water throughout the meal. Also it was amazing to see a BYOB in Arizona too. It was really convenient that CVS is next door. I'm looking forward to coming back here!

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    Haneen O.

    My friend and I had dinner here on a Friday night. It's a small restaurant and it was full, so we put our name on the wait list and got a text confirmation when our table was ready. Only had to wait 13 minutes so not inconvenient. I ordered my go-to: drunken noodles with tofu, spice level 4/5 and an order of crab wontons. The appetizer was tasty and a nice balance to my spicy dish. I like the sweet and sour sauce that comes with it. My dish tasted great and was definitely spicy. Only thing was it seemed like a small serving, there was a lot of space on the plate. Service was friendly and efficient. I've been to their Phoenix location and had ordered the same thing, good to know they are consistent across the valley!

    Red curry tofu
    Jennifer S.

    Red curry with tofu. Did not skim on tofu. Big enough for 2 people to share and still be full!

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    Andre K.

    We tried the pork skewers from the street food menu, and they were appetizer-sized but absolutely delicious -- definitely a 10/10. The Thai fried chicken was crispy and flavorful (8/10), while the Pad See Yew was just average for me (5/10). This location doesn't serve alcohol, but they do allow you to bring your own, which is a plus. The décor is simple but pleasant. The downside was the ambiance -- very noisy, which I'd rate 3/10. Service was friendly and efficient (8/10). Overall, I'd come back again to try other dishes, especially since the flavors of the pork skewers really stood out.

    Papaya salad
    Rong R.

    Found this place on social media and glad I checked it out! The food here is pretty delicious! The papaya salad was refreshing and light. The skewers in the second dish were a bit chewy but the flavor was really good. I always love to order the stir fried glass noodles and this one was really tasty! Not sure if people usually use teriyaki sauce in their glass noodle dish. I personally like it because the noodles were more flavorful in this combination. This restaurant has a really small seating space. But overall, it feels really cozy to hang out with friends and family.

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    Jacqueline P.

    This place was way better than we expected in whole in the wall strip mall off broadway (without sounding too judgy). Service was awesome, food was delish and some of the best Thai we've had in Phx. I liked they had some unique items and the presentation was on point.

    Panang Chicken Curry
    Stephanie L.

    Sala Thai may be our new favorite Thai place! The online ordering wasn't working (maybe because it was within an hour of closing) so we placed our order via phone. We ordered the chicken potstickers ($7 for 6), Pad Kee Mow with Beef ($16 +$2 extra for beef= $18), and Chicken Panang Curry ($17). We ordered the Pad Kee Mow and Curry at level 4 Spicy (Spice level 1-5 or Thai hot). The Chicken Potstickers were standard potstickers; not sure whether they are made in house or are frozen. They were on the crispier (almost burnt) side. The Chicken Panang Curry was on par with our favorite Thai place. Spice level 4 left a spicy aftertaste but it wasn't so spicy that it overpowered the taste. I think it was a good level! We were especially impressed with the Pad Kee Mow and the wok hay. The extra $2 on beef is worth it, as they use a nice, tenderized cut, higher quality than most! It did reheat a bit oily the next day, but still delicious! Looking forward to trying more things on the menu!

    Yum Mama( Ramen Salad)
    Le T.

    This place is truly a hidden gem. Stopped in for lunch on a Thursday at 12pm when they first open. The restaurant is small with cute decor. The restaurant filled up pretty fast right when they open. We ordered multiple different dishes to share and everything was delicious. My favorite dish was the Pad See Ew and the Beef salad. If you're in the area I would recommend stopping by. They open until 11pm on Thursday-Saturday to satisfy those late night cravings!!

    Jackie R.

    What a hidden gem! I attended with my friend yesterday and was so pleasantly impressed. The ambience was so beautiful with such amazing Thai decor. The menus were the best I have had in a while, with such beautiful images of all the dishes. Felt very high end, but had the best affordable prices. Service was super friendly and recommended BYOB, so we went to CVS and got some beer! I will 100% be coming back

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    2 years ago

    Awesome flavors. Had the Green Curry and the Kho Moo Dang. Both were awesome. Definitely coming back.

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    Ming P.

    Two of the most popular dishes. I’m glad you loved them both!

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    the food here is incredible, this is the best thai food around!! The staff is also friendly and gives great service!!

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    3 years ago

    Best Thai food in town, hands down. Service was amazing as well. Love this place! Definitely recommend checking it out.

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    such a good and cute little place, staff is friendly and food is better than most thai nearby!

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    Is the pad thai gluten free?

    Unfortunately it is not gluten free. However, we can make our Phad See Ew or drunken noodles gluten free.

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    4.1(665 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    I came here for lunch with my coworkers. It was my first time trying Thai Basil, but they all had…read moregood things to say about it. I expected the restaurant to be busy during lunch time, but I certainly did not expect how small it is. It felt crammed inside, but no big deal. Parking was also tricky. It's pretty limited, so I had to park a bit further away. In terms of food and service, Thai Basil did a great job. Our server was very patient while we figured out what to order. I went for the Chicken Pad Thai and stuck with water as my drink. I was pleasantly surprised when the food started coming out because I expected it to take longer. I'd say it took about 15 minutes, even during lunch rush. My Chicken Pad Thai was delicious. The serving size was good and it came with a spring roll on the side. The price isn't bad at all either. It was basically $16 after tax for my lunch. I'd definitely come here again on my own.

    Had high hopes for this place, but my first experience was very disappointing. I had just landed…read morefrom Los Angeles and was too tired to go far, so I chose this restaurant because Yelp showed it was open late. Parking was easy, but unfortunately the service was the worst part of the visit. I sat down to look at the menu and place a to-go order, only to be told to move to another seat. A simple order of pad thai and spring rolls took exactly 42 minutes. After several follow-ups, no one told me the food was ready until I walked up to the counter myself. Overall, a frustrating experience, and I would not recommend it with other Thai restaurant options nearby.

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    Mae-Khong Thai Tapas & Bar

    4.7(287 reviews)
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    We arrived about 6:30pm on a Sunday evening, parking was ample and easy. We entered the restaurant…read moreand were greeted immediately and offer to select our table. We grabbed a private table near the window to enjoy the sunset. We ordered the Papaya salad as an appetizer to share, my friend had the Tom Yum soup as an entree and I had the Green Curry spicy. The salad and soup were ordered medium heat. We had water with lemon and shared a Asahi beer. The Papaya salad was delicious, fresh and had a little heat. The Tom Yum soup was excellent, creamy, wonderful coconut and lemon grass flavors. The Green Curry was one of the best curry dishes I've ever had. Deep and complex flavors, creamy coconut offset the heat perfectly. The atmosphere was causal and relaxed. The server was friendly and helpful in answering a few questions we had about the menu. Never had to ask for water refills as service was very prompt. We look forward to returning very soon. Highly recommended for excellent Thai cuisine with bold flavors!

    I'm not sure how I haven't reviewed Mae-Khong Thai Tapas & Bar yet, we're practically regulars! The…read moreservice is always fantastic, with a warm and welcoming team that makes every visit special. The Mojitos and Tang Gua cocktails are incredible and perfectly complement the food. We've tried so many dishes, including the spicy Pad Thai, Yellow Curry, Spring Rolls, Gai Tod, Kanoom Jeeb, Shrimp Summer Rolls, Tom Kha, and Drunken Noodles, and I honestly haven't had a bad dish yet. Everything is consistently flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Mae-Khong has become a favorite, and I don't expect that to change anytime soon.

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