Service can sometimes be slow, but you can tell the staff are trying their best! Staff is extremely friendly and understanding, even for the most complicated orders. The food is delicious, my favorite being the regular pad thai with tofu! Overall, one of my favorite places to eat downtown! read more

I met up with my brother who is in town for the auto show. Why he decided to come to Detroit in the middle of winter is beyond me. We and a few others came here for dinner. It's pretty funny though, it's almost like the people of Birmingham haven't seen a group of Asian people before because we were all getting stared at. It's been awhile since that's happened to me. Before we started, they gave us a couple of baskets of shrimp chips aka prawn crackers. These were a little lacking in flavor, but better than nothing. We started off with some appetizers in the form of chicken wings and pepper squid. The chicken wings were good but the Thai chili sauce that came with it was excellent. The pepper squid but was surprisingly mild especially considering it came with jalapenos. We shared pad thai which was good. We tried the drunken noodles which I thought were really salty. I don't know if it was a combination of soy sauce and added salt. Other selections we made were the Sy Thai duck, Panang curry with chicken, and Thai peanut with beef. The Sy Thai duck was ok and was more of a oyster sauce based sauce then curry. My brother liked the Panang curry and thought it was a good spice level for medium. I thought the Thai peanut was good and can best be described as a lighter version of massaman curry. All three dishes had a good mix of meat and vegetables. Was this good Thai food? Yeah, but is it worth the drive out here? For me, no. If you live closer, then it might be. We had a group of 6 and the service was pretty good. I saw the white cashier that another reviewer had mentioned and she was cracking a smile, so maybe she reads Yelp. Water glasses were refilled promptly and the food came out with little wait. Parking is a pain in the butt though. The parking directly behind the restaurant is metered and can fill up pretty quickly. Fortunately, it's Sunday, so there was no charge. read more

Came here yesterday early evening for the first time. My husband and I had read the reviews and thought we'd give it a try. We were in the area, but saw that they don't open until 4pm on a Sunday. We took that as a good sign that if they were able to stay closed for a good part of the day, business must be good, and therefore, food should be good too! I'm sure you know where this is going. The food was not good. I mean, I've had the privilege to sample a lot of cuisines living in Los Angeles, and namely, there are a lot of Thai varieties. This place did not have any of the fragrant and savory tastes that Thai food should have. We ordered the Tom Yum Goong, Chicken Pad Thai, and the Beef Prik Khing. First came out the soup. It wasn't bad, but the soup definitely lacked any dimension of flavor, and simply tasted salty and sour. We didn't taste the essence from the galangal, lemongrass. The mushrooms were canned, and the only thing that was fresh was the shrimp. In one bowl, we were only given 3 shrimp. For close to $5, we expected more. Our Pad Thai and the Prik Khing arrived at the same time about 10 minutes after our soup, so service was quick, but as soon as it arrived, we knew it wouldn't be the same. First off, the Pad Thai did not have any tamarind juice in it, otherwise, the color would not be a brownish/orange color. It tasted like it was cooked in soy sauce. There were no other vegetables besides the bean sprouts and those were not even washed or blanched. Where were the peanuts? The Prik Khing was supposed to be a red curry, but there was no curry in the sauce. It was simply a satay sauce that they added some soy sauce to to make it a darker appearance. The only good thing about our experience was that service was good, and our water was always filled. Food, on the other hand, not good at all. Suffice to say, we will not be coming back here, and if you are looking for authentic Thai food, this is not the place for it. read more

I don't know what Tina is talking about, the food portions are huge! I couldn't eat that much in two meals! I had the Pad Von Sen and it was delicious, my boyfriend had Chicken Pad Thai and he said it was great. The Thai Tea was really too sugary though, which is why I knock it down to four stars. The entire meal was under $20 for the two of us, which at any other Birmingham establishment would be closer to $40. They bring out shrimp chips as a matter of course and keep the basket full throughout. A Birmingham institution, and understandably so. read more

Everyone has their favorite Thai place, right? My co-worker suggested this place to me over....and over.....and over again. Last night, on the way home from work, there was a parking spot open not far from Sy Thai, so I took the plunge. I went in and ordered take out - my co-worker's recommendation, Thai Peanut, Pad Thai and spring rolls. Trying other people's favorites doesn't always work out.. The mild pad thai was way spicier than we were used to. One end of spring roll was burnt. The Thai Peanut was just plain strange and definately not up my alley. Crazy, because peanut butter is my favorite food and this dish is chock full of peanuty goodness. Yet, not my cup of tea. Er, thai. Whatever. To be fair....during the 10 minutes that I waited for my order, the place was an absolute revolving door! Tons of takeout customers. The location is also fab especially for apres movie munchers....1/2 a block from the Uptown Palladium. I got the impression that though not my favorite, Sy Thai is a lot of other people's favorite! read more

The food was very enjoyable and great quality. The spice level was perfect (unlike other places). Our waiter was very pleasant and always came to check on us. I would highly recommend choosing this place for its great food and service. I will definitely be coming back. read more

SY THAI CAFE - Kow pad prik with chicken and Drunken noodle with chicken. Both delicious! - Thai Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

I ordered drunk noodles, tom yum soup, and curry. I was not impressed bc the food are just too greasy and too salty to begin with. I was wishing that I could rinse with hot water before I are it. Not recommended read more

I do have to say, their chicken fried rice has definitely won me over. It's really yummy, with big chunks of chicken in it. But they still aren't consistent with their spice level. I always order medium, and each time it comes out a little differently. Ah well, it's not a big deal. But $10 for an order? Little steep. But I get desperate when I forget to bring lunch or dinner to work with me, and they are soooo close. read more

Sy Thai is a small Restaurant with a big menu. Full of the usual Thai dishes that you expect in America & from the ones i have tried, Pad Thai, Green Curry They are OK without any wow factor, but where i felt let down is in the quality & Quantity of the vegetables, the dishes are to bland & too large, they should be smaller to allow for greater choice, unless you go with 6-8 people it is impossible to eat a proper Thai meal. The tom Yum soup is also very average. The Service is good, it can get very busy & long waits are not unusual, it is a very convenient spot for before or after Birmingham movie theatres. read more

Food and service seemed to be good, however within hours two of the six in our party were sick with food poisoning symptoms. Will not be returning. read more

Loveeee. Hot is actually hot! Delicious. Good portions. And soo quick. I got medium chicken ka prow the first time and thought I would get hot the next time. It literally hurt my tongue half way through, and nose run. Which by the way is not a complaint at all. I was very happy and impressed. Reasonably priced also. :) read more

Best Thai food in Metro Detroit. SO fresh and HUGE portions! When you dine in, you get fresh shrimp chips which are always a nice treat. Their spiciness levels are perfect and they do a great job catering to ALL spice levels. Love all of their curry sauces and fresh veggies in each dish. read more

this place is very good, however the seating may take a while. Because the place is small, it is usually packed so you will end up waiting for a table most likely. That is also one thing I like about the place tho, since it's small food gets to you quicker and they put more emphasis on service. The food is really good, I have yet to try something there that I didn't like. Although any of the dishes with brown sauce can be quite salty, they are still fairly good. My favorite dishes are the pad thai and gang gai. So good, especially when you eat it with rice. The prices are quite fair too. I definitely recommend this place for some authentic, good tasting thai food. I have yet to try a thai food place that tastes as good as Sy Thai! read more

Thai in Metro Detroit... No Good Thai Food in Metro Detroit is a rare phenomenon ... Definitely have stumbled upon something excellent here!! Enjoy and Well Done Sy!!!! read more

Carry out service is disastrous! Arrived here at exact time that was quoted and then waited another 40 mins read more

This is by far the best location of this restaurant. The Shores location is also good, but there seems to be something off about the Troy location. Small restaurant with a parking structure behind it and second entrance from the alley. The pad thai is amazing. Our other favorites include peanut curry, thai peanut, peanut noodle, basil fried rice, and egg noodle. If you dine in, shrimp chips and soup are usually included. Middle of the road prices. Service has always been fine. read more

If you want authentic, yummy and reasonably packed, check out Sy Thai, on a backstreet in downtown Birmingham. If you want to eat in the restaurant and it's a weekend evening, good luck. The seating is tight and the dining room small. Fortunately, carry out is common here. read more

Nice place. Wish they had an outdoor patio to eat but not a deal breaker. Went with my girlfriend and her little sister and we all enjoyed the food. I got the roasted duck with the chili sauce instead of the brown sauce and it was great. They got the sesame chicken and the curry coconut. No complaints all around. The appetizers were delicious and the service was professional and polite. Enjoy! read more

This is my fav thai restaurant in Metro Detroit area. I tried curry noodle and peanut curry and they are both delicious.

Good Thai food, but the spice level was more than I expected!

Loved it! Huge portions. Great Thai food. Loved the shrimp and chicken and veggies. Friendly service. One dinner order is enough for two people. Highly recommend it. read more

I stopped going here years ago and against my better judgement, I ordered lunch from here with my coworkers. I was so mad I wasted my money and calories on the tasteless dish I got. I ordered pad thai medium. I normally eat Bangkok Cuisine and get hot because I know what I'm getting so I figured i'd stay on the safe side with Medium. When I asked for medium spice I didn't mean I wanted NO FLAVOR. I opened my container and for the price I paid, there was barely any food in there. I'm a tiny girl and though I like to eat, I ate EVERY LAST BITE....and wasn't full! There was absolutely NO flavor and a giant pool of watery mess at the bottom of my container. I will never go back here. Even if the dish I get at Bangkok Cuisine isn't spicy, the flavor is phenomenal! I will keep going there from now on. read more

Very Clean and New. Pad Thai is recommended. Pad Pak is very good and the Tom Yum Soup is tasty but too many onions. Service is slow but overall it was a nice experience. Jasmine Tea and Shrimp Chips were delicious. read more

I have never enjoyed Thai food until I have eaten here. The portions are great and the meat quality and taste is phenomenal. The sesame chicken is my favorite! read more

The first time I went there, I had the pad thai with scallops from the lunch menu. It had at least a dozen large scalops, perfectly cooked, for around $10. I've been back quite a few times and have never been dissapointed. Generous portion sizes, excellent quality ingredients--expertly cooked, and fantastic service. read more

Excellent selection on their menu. Many gluten free options. Absolutely delicious! My new favorite Thai restaurant. My hubby said the seafood is great. read more

Coming from Chicago to Detroit for Thai food was not exactly high up on the list but. I have to say Sy does it right. Nothing spectacular but standard Thai, done right. You won't be disappointed (unless your Anuj S.) read more

Yuck! This is terrible Thai food. Pad Thai is pretty hard to mess up, but somehow they did it. It's over spiced and had virtually no flavor other than oil. The soup tastes like dirty dishes. Feh. read more

I had some sort of $16 steak dish here. I asked my server if it was really worth the $16 vs. any of the $12 entrees and she said 'she likes it.' It was pretty incredible. Making it mild + may have been a mistake as it was a little spicier than expected, but damn was it good. read more

We use to love Sy Thai but it's WAY over salted and not as fresh as it once was. Ordered 5 dishes and all were not good...began downing water an hour later and all evening. Good quality Thai food isn't covered in salt! Beef was tough, chicken was dry, pad Thai soggy. Wish Michigan could get good quality Thai like Chicago, LA, Denver, etc... read more

Oh, Sy Thai! How I love you, and your willingness to follow my crazy modifications in order for me to fight my muffin top! I absolutely love the Jub Chai! The veggies are always fresh and crisp, the noodles tender and that savory sauce...yum! I love this dish extra hot, and you always serve it up just so. Absolutely my go-to for Asian food. read more

I don't know what it is about Thai food, but I feel as though it's that one type of ethnic cuisine that can please almost everyone in a crowd. With a competing business just down the road, I'm somewhat surprised at the success of Sy Thai. Firstly, the establishment is extremely small and always packed. For so long I was hesitant to try it, not because I doubted the quality of their food, but because I hate waiting for service. Beyond the size of the restaurant, Sy Thai's food is good for a variety of reasons. First of all, like most Thai restaurants, the patron can alter the spiciness of the entree. I recommend mild plus for a hint of spice. Also, you can ask for low oil--which I find particularly helpful in dishes like Pad Thai. Additionally, the protein in the dish is also customizable. I love their tofu because it's fried (which is something I usually hate) but it's done very lightly so that the tofu doesn't completely lose the smooth texture. The portions are huge so you can definitely split any entree and get an appetizer so that your meal is inexpensive and not overfilling. There is plenty of parking around this restaurant (available at varying fees) but I recommend putting your car in the garage behind the building because the first 2 hours are free. read more

Sy Thai brings the Asian fusion to Birmingham. The food was fresh and the portions are a good size. I will definitely come back. My only advice is to avoid this place during traditional "busy" times since the seating is sparse. Otherwise, good service. read more

Sy Thai today was great. Small, asian, establishment is how I would describe it. It is not big, not very spacious, but it is very nice and cozy feeling. The spice level is very good. Hot is very spicy but not overbearing. There is a nice choice of food but their Lunch and Dinner menu prices differ. Hot n Sour soup was only available for lunch which ends at 3 which was disappointing. Restrooms very clean, dishes were clean, portions were nice and filling but not stuffing. They did not have Egg Rolls and did not have hot n Sour soup after a certain time which was my reason for 4/5 stars. Overall though, I would come back read more

Hands down the best Thai restaurant in Birmingham, MI. Pretty good food at reasonable prices. Great staff and clean place!

My go to Thai restaurant in the area. I mostly do carryout, which is a huge part of their overall business. They have an expansive Thai menu, but like most people, I have a favorite Thai dish I get every time, Pad See-uw. Their food is always delicious and the servings are appropriately sized, which is to say generous. read more

Spicy when you want it. Good service, not pushy at all. Thai food this good is hard to find back home in SF. Snooty without reason Birmingham new money crowd, but other than that, my #2 haunt when I come back to MI. read more

Their drunken noodles were really good. If you get tofu in your dishes, I would recommend steamed rather than fried because the fried tofu chunks I got were way overdone. I ordered medium spice and it was a bit hotter than I expected, but it was good nonetheless! read more

Their tom kha soup is amazing! The staff is friendly and knowledgable. For main dish, try the Thai peanut rice dish- it's delicious! Perfect place for carry out, too. Have not had a bad dish there yet. Reasonably priced, too. Enjoy! read more

The crag Rangoon is so crispy and creamy! Spring rolls are good. The Sy's fried rice is to die for! Delicious Thai food. Parking is an issue for takeout, though. Dining room is tiny - space is expensive in the 'Ham. Excellent pad Thai, fantastic fried rice, delicious crab Rangoon, crispy spring rolls. Everything prepared well and tasted so fresh! I will be back! read more