It was so loud that having a conversation was almost impossible. The food was generally good, but…read moresome dishes were too salty or had very small portions.

It is exceedingly rare to discover an establishment in Phoenix that possesses such a genuine,…read morehomely soul while remaining entirely well-appointed and impeccably well maintained. Upon my approach, the exterior was so beautifully curated that I initially mistook it for an exclusive, private small garden. I stopped at Glai Baan and ventured inside, finding the dining room wonderfully bustling with a lively, fashionable crowd a thoroughly excellent sign. The venue offers the most delightful arrangements; one may choose to dine within the main room or enjoy a seat adjacent to the exquisite flower beds and lush, cool greenery. There is also a beautifully structured small bar. The entire aesthetic is nothing short of exceptional, and I found myself quite enamored with the decor. I escorted myself to an excellent table facing the bar and requested a traditional Thai Iced Tea to begin. The bartender was an absolute credit to the establishment immensely warm, professional, and genuinely friendly. The hospitality here is truly remarkable; the staff handles their patrons with the gracious care of family, which I found immensely pleasing. For my dinner entrée, I selected the Kanom Jeeb, which bears a marvelous resemblance to the finest dim sum found in elite Chinese establishments. The kitchen executed the order with commendable timing, and upon its elegant presentation, my evening meal was rendered entirely complete. The seamless blend of sophisticated flavor, beautiful botany, and refined hospitality was an absolute treat. I shall most certainly be returning to this charming sanctuary in the near future

Insanely flavorful Thai food that is somehow familiar and unique. The 2025 James Beard committee…read morereally knew exactly what they were doing. Given the landlocked area and dearth of Asian markets, I have so much respect and awe that they dont hold back on lemongrass and all the thai spices in both of the food and cocktails. Loud, modern, and hip scene even on a Wednesday night. 45 min to 1 hour wait if you attempt walk in but we did reservations just a week prior. We opted for indoors since we visited in June heat and that was a great decision as we were sat in the back clubhouse which felt like a secret cocktail club. Btw, if you reserve indoors or outdoors, they will hold you to it. Save room for their hibiscus and lemongrass creme brûlée that has the perfect crust and smooth texture. Even if you can't take a lot of spice, they did a great job sharing what dishes would still work. Appreciated the thoughtful text ahead of time to arrive early for parking because yes, it's extremely challenging in that area even though my dad has a disabled placard. Just go here. So worth it. A highlight to any trip to Phoenix

This has to be my longest review ever. But so worth it. Lom Wong's serves the kind of Thai food you…read moresimply can't find anywhere else. It's so good that I'll forever be sad I have to drive 30 minutes to get it. One of the coolest parts of the experience is the menu itself. It's divided into sections featuring dishes from different regions of Thailand, making the meal feel like you're traveling through the country one plate at a time. Everything was incredibly flavorful. The Boo Pad Pong Garee was outstanding. The crab was already de-shelled (thank you!), and the curry powder was balanced perfectly. It added flavor without overpowering the sweetness of the fresh crab. The BBQ pork in the Bamee Mu Dang was unbelievably tender and packed with flavor. The crispy fried bits (garlic and herbs, I think?) took it to another level. I rarely eat many carbs because I'm usually trying to be disciplined, but I couldn't stop eating this dish. The Kaeng Kua Hoi was simple, elegant, and delicious. The mussels were bursting with curry flavor, and the sauce was too good to leave behind. Everyone at the table ended up pouring it over their rice. The Hoi Shae Nam Pla appetizer was another highlight. The scallops tasted incredibly fresh, and you could tell the seafood throughout every dish was selected with care and intention. Service was exceptional. Even though the restaurant was nearly full, everything arrived surprisingly fast and piping hot. Our drinks were never empty, the staff checked on us regularly, and they even wished us a happy anniversary. A few minor cons: * You don't get to choose your spice level (or at least we weren't asked). The spice level was perfect for my husband and me, but our son found it slightly too spicy, even though he still enjoyed the food. * Parking is atrocious. Not really the restaurant's fault. It's just part of being in downtown Phoenix. * The desserts felt a little out of place. One option was a banana split, and another was a fusion crème brûlée split between hibiscus and lemongrass flavors. Since the rest of the menu is so thoughtfully focused on regional Thai cuisine, it would have been nice to see that same philosophy carried into the dessert menu. Overall, this place delivers a unique dining experience. Absolutely, 1,000,000% worth the drive. My family and I are super happy to have picked this place for our anniversary.

I have been here twice now and have enjoyed my food both times I came in. The portion size is huge…read moreso I get two meals out of my order. It always comes hot and has just the right amount of spice. I order a 2/5 spice chicken pad Thai. My friends who enjoy spice more usually order a 4/5 spice on their dishes. The service was great and they kept our waters full and brought us boxes quickly when we had asked. However, they do not tell you that there is an auto gratuity (not sure if this is because we had more than four in our party). The ambiance is nothing special. Casual sitdown. Will be coming back again.

Thai Recipe Bistro has been recommended by many friends, so I had to give it a try…read more The restaurant has both a modern and retro feel. The chandeliers really "pop" and are a cool feature. The jug with running water adds a feng shui touch. The service was fast, friendly and accurate (except for ice I didn't want in my drink). Be aware they close for a while mid afternoon, so check their hours before arriving. The Pad Thai (with chicken) and Fried Rice (with pork) were properly prepared and tasty. Portion sizes were ample and easily shareable. This is not a fast food restaurant (although service was fast). This is a sit down restaurant, so expect commensurate pricing. With the tasty food and fast service, I expect to visit again soon.

The best thai food in the southwest that we've come across - and it'd be on the better end in any…read moremajor coastal city. Moderately priced for the quality, rich curries, well cooked pork belly, solid but not exceptional Tom Kha and unique but tasty cocktails.

While visiting Peoria, we decided to venture out and find some good food when I came across the…read moreYelp for Pad That Cafe. As a proud Yelp Elite, I decided to give this place a chance because the reviews were the best I saw in the city! The place was busy on a Sunday night and it is small but I never say customers waiting too long. There were two larger parties seated so the food took some time but nothing outrageous. We started with the calamari, spring rolls, and crab wontons. The calamari were the biggest I've ever seen and very delicious! Unfortunately, I did not enjoy the spring rolls or crab wontons. I feel like those are hard to get wrong but I was not a fan of the cream cheese that was used and it was a lot of it, barely any imitation crab. For entrees, I had the spicy basil and substituted ground chicken for chicken breast, my personal preference. I ordered level 2 spice but it was still a bit spicy for me. Trying a new Thai place is always hit or miss with spice levels so I actually thought I was being safe with 2. Additionally, the chicken was so bland. Some Thai places season their chicken, some do not and unfortunately Pad Thai Cafe missed that mark. My partner ordered the short rib curry dish and my goodness, it smelled like heaven and tasted just as good. I don't eat beef but had to taste it and it was divine! He also ordered spice level 2 and his dish was not as spicy as mine. Overall, the rest of the party enjoyed their food and there were good flavors there so I'd definitely recommend the entrees, not so much the starters.

Ordered here twice, both for takeout. *On the first visit,…read moreI had Yellow Curry with Chicken (medium spice) from the dinner menu which came with sticky rice. While waiting for my takeout, the lady behind the counter was kind and offered water while I waited. Restaurant was empty around 5pm. All was clean and utensils were ready for guests. Food was excellent. *A week later, I ordered takeout via phone call for my second visit around 11:30am. Food pictures attached are from the second visit. We had extra spicy pad Thai with shrimp, medium heat yellow curry with chicken, and fresh shrimp rolls which came with peanut sauce. This visit was ordered from the lunch menu which was a bit smaller in portion from my first visit. When I picked up the food, the restaurant was packed with dine in, but was still able to pay and leave within 5 mins since my food was ready. Food was excellent and spice levels for each dish were spot on.

My coworker and I decided to stop by here for dinner after work! The food was sooooo good. I loved…read moremy Kao Soi, love the coconut curry soup and they were pretty generous on the seafood. The staff were friendly and helpful. I love their parasol decors and the lightings in the restaurant.

Amazing food, curry, soup and my favorite pad tai!!!! Omg you will not be disappointed!! Yum…read more Ate it too fast to take a good picture! 100% must try!! authentic yummyness!!

Chanpen was great. We came for lunch, but on a weekend so there was no lunch special. I can say now…read moreI have been to both locations! Yay! The restaurant here, is bigger than the one in Phoenix and the decor is also much more thai style. That's not a bad thing at all. We were greeted and seated right away. We ordered pad see ew, Tom Kha soup, fried rice, pad thai, and panaang curry. Everything was delicious. The only criticism was the soup. I'm pretty sure the soup I got, was not the soup I ordered. But I still ate it. The gave us each a small scoop of orange sherbet after our meal. It was delightful and refreshing.

Thai food cravings = handled Thai E-San brings authentic…read moreflavors from Thailand's E-San region -- bold, fresh, and full of flavor. I went all in and ordered: Angel wings Coconut soup with chicken Pad See Ew with chicken Sticky rice Everything was rich, flavorful, and seriously satisfying. Cozy atmosphere, great food, and a solid spot when you want something comforting with a little kick.

With so many Thai choices in the Phoenix area, Thai E-San is definitely one of the best! This was…read moremy second time, and both times I've been there. They have been busy, even on a Monday night! Service is always spot on and super friendly! Last time I had one of my faves, the Drunken Noodles, and it did not disappoint! I decided to go with something this time outside of my usuals and went with the Papaya Salad and Lemongrass Soup. Thankfully, they do half portions of soup, so that was perfect! The soup was so delicious, and the broth was so tasty! For the Papaya Salad, I had that Bangkok style, which means it's topped with dried shrimp and peanuts! The salad was so fresh, flavorful, and truly unique! Even though they get busy, the seating doesn't feel too crammed with the booths being pretty private. Nice decor around the restaurant. If Thai is on your list, then Thai E-San is a must try!

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.