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    Sawasdee Thai Restaurant

    4.2 (367 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    The last entry ; Mango Curry-  is the Bomb!
    Robert M.

    My wife and I needed an ethnic food fix for a late lunch, and we reached agreement at "Thai" food. So we headed over to Sawasdee for some curry. We were met with a pleasant greeting to select our table preference and immediately served beverages. My wife let me go first and I selected the Mango Curry lunch. She ordered the same. It was exquisitely delicious. Creamy sauce texture with mango flavor with a hint of mint and pepper taste in the background, followed by a very satisfying pepper after taste on the palate. You may tell by the included pictures the dish was very good. This place is a little gem on N. McCarron near the Raley's market. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really well done decorations and very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great meal!

    Mayte C.

    This place is a hidden gem. Decided to switch it up from our usual spot and this place was great! Started off with fresh spring rolls.. their peanut sauce is one of the best I've had! We ordered pot stickers, pad Thai, and crispy pineapple chicken. Everything tasted sssooo good. The chicken had the best flavor and the spiciness of the pad Thai was on point! The staff was really friendly-- they made sure we had everything we needed but not over bearing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a nice open restaurant with plenty of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] No issues with parking. Definitely want to come back and check out more of their menu options! If you are looking for a new Thai spot in Sparks-- here you go!

    Pad Prik Khing
    Serena L.

    Very minimal Thai food options in Reno/Sparks and Sawasdee is usually one of our go-tos. We got spring rolls with shrimp, pad prik khing, and pla goong. Food is tasty, service was great, but only downfall is that they raised their prices and the portion sizes have gotten smaller. The pla goong was supposed to have grilled prawns but was given a scoop of sliced shrimp instead. Spring rolls were fresh and the dipping sauce is great. Would recommend requesting their spice rack for extra heat.

    Maria R.

    The lunch special here is such a great deal and the portions are great. I got soup and a salad with panang curry medium spice as my main. Something about that simple soup was so comforting and delicious! I also placed a to go order of the shrimp summer rolls for my mom and though she was a little disappointed with the peanut sauce the food was good overall.

    Whole order of Pad thai and inside of veggie spring roll
    Maria F.

    I ordered chicken veggie pad thai at a 4 heat and an order of veggie spring rolls. The pad thai came in a card board container with a foil insert. I transferred to a salad bowl since I don't like eating off foil. The dish was not spicey/hot enough even though it was 4 out of 5. It tasted good, could have used more chicken but the veggies were crispy. The 2 egg rolls were not worth the $6.95 I paid. They were mostly lettuce with a carrot, cucumber slices (1 each) and a mint leaf. Total order was $23.73.

    Jessica P.

    This is our go to Thai spot! Hands down the best green curry I've found in town and my boyfriend loves their pineapple chicken. This is our repeat order every time. We also love their Taro Bubble Tea! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is super cute and the staff is always so nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're feeling like Thai food, I would definitely recommend checking it out.

    Sawandee Thai Restaurant in Sparks. A little treasure of Thai. Julie A
    Julie A.

    Nice atmosphere, hot food and cozy traditional Thai feel. A small and intimate Thai Restaurant hidden in the Raleys shopping center in Sparks. Julie A

    Spring Roll
    Mark T.

    I was looking for something unusual so I decided to try Sawasdee. Like most Thai restaurants, they have a spice rating system to help unsuspecting customers avoid over-spicing. I asked for a 4/5 expecting some heat and was really underwhelmed. Maybe the waiter misheard me or maybe he was trying to help me out of a bad choice. Either way, if they ask you your spice level preference, go ahead and add. The waiter did bring Prik nam plah to help spice up my dish upon request, though.

    Pineapple Chicken
    Kristina T.

    Date night with hubs so we wanted to try somewhere we hadn't been. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place small but cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have tables that seat 2 up to tables for large groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Portion sizes are like family style eating and seemed meant to share. We had shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce. They were fresh and tasty. Also ordered the pineapple chicken. It came with a side of white rice. Chicken is breaded and crispy, not overly sweet. Over all it was good food and great experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They did get busy just after 6 pm but to be fair it was a Friday evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I do recommend giving it a try!

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    Food was good, spicy level 2 on the pad Thai wasn't as hot as expected. Almost no heat.

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    Best Thai food in Sparks!! Excellent service and flavors. Go to with both of my daughters. Avocado curry is top notch.

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    The food is fresh, service is excellent and I love how quiet the place is. Lunch special is always good but I usually buy dinner there.

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    The food is fresh and tasty. The service is friendly and fast. I love the lunch menu as it includes a small soup and spring roll.

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    I ordered the red curry, and it was very flavorful. The staff was very nice in the meal was done quickly. I ate all of it.

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    Wonderful food and sweet people. Best Thai food I have had in a long time. Very friendly waiter and cook.

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    I love Thai food and this place is amazing! My favorites are thePad Thai and the basil chicken

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    Best vegan Thai in Reno! They are very accommodating for vegans, too! Friendly service and great portions for the price.

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    Overpriced for the portions in my opinion and not that great but it was convenient. I think I would give it another chance but on the fence.

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    The food was either too sweet or too salty. The heat was off so it was cold in the restaurant and uncomfortable. I won't be back.

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