A wonderful hidden ethnic gem surrounded by a sea of mediocre American food! I know Chef Thai is a…read morebit off the beaten path for most people, but it is a wonderful little spot in "downtown" China Grove. Sadly, there is just not much as far as decent selection within at least 30+ minutes driving in the area. However, Chef Thai is exactly what I expect and want from a wonderful Thai restaurant; slightly tacky decorations, nothing fancy, and wonderful smelling aromas coming from the kitchen! As of now June 2022, they are ONLY DOING TAKE OUT. So if you want to eat there, please call to see if they are open. They do take orders for takeout by phone as well. The staff I have dealt with are always very pleasant and they are extremely fast for the quality of food. My first time in I was delighted to see they had my favorite Thai specialty on the menu, Pad Prik Khing, and it may be the best rendition of it I have had anywhere! As with most places they offer their entree in a range of spice, I typically get "hot" and it is not as hot a a lot of other places, so if you want really hot, go for "Thai hot". Chef Thai is definitely a great place and I hope they continue to do well as they are definitely one of the best quality restaurants in the surrounding area, even though they may not be very well known.

Have gotten all sorts of things on their menu: - Pad Thai…read morew/Tofu - TONS of tofu that my carnivorous partner loved it too! - Soft Summer/Spring rolls w/peanut sauce - we ordered with shrimp, and they were huge! - Sushi: Fired Dragon Roll, Hurricane Roll & Crispy Salmon Roll - served with their yum-yum sauce. ALL were delish! ...Hidden gem in China Grove/Kannapolis!!

The place is beautiful inside and outside! Our waiter was knowledgeable about what foods had…read moregluten, wheat, and ginger in them. As I'm a celiac this is very important. I also have additional food allergies. His recommendations were the curry dishes and the sushi. I went with sushi and ordered the cucumber roll, California roll, Philadelphia roll. My favorite was the California rolls. My husband who doesn't have any dietary needs ordered and he loved it. I also ordered the sweet tea which I didn't care for it tasted like the powdered lemon tea.

We ordered two sushi rolls, a green salad, and tempura appetizer…read more The tempura was the best thing. Except they brought one dish of what was a little like tempura dip (but not great tasting) and then a dish that tasted like duck sauce. Not what goes with tempura. The green salad had huge pieces of lettuce, about 1/4 of a red onion slices (um no) and 4 giant cucumbers sliced on the bias. They had to be cut in two and even then they were huge. The sushi was enormous and not even compacted enough. Both of our rolls fell apart and had to be eaten with a fork. Do not recommend.

Updated review- My husband and I used to love this place…read more It was the best we could find in the whole Charlotte area and we frequented it often. Unfortunately the two chefs left the restaurant and now it's just become another so-so Thai spot. It lacks spice and everything we've had for the past few months has been bland and underwhelming. So disappointing! We really loved this place a year ago! Pfttt

I came here because of all the great reviews, but after my experience, I honestly don't understand…read morethe hype. From the moment we walked in, we felt unwelcome. The host/server didn't greet us or say hello--instead, she looked confused that we were even there. When we asked if we could sit at the bar, her response was, "Um... yeah, I guess," which immediately made us feel like we were inconveniencing her. After we sat down, she continued staring at us as if we weren't supposed to be there. The service only got worse from there. She was rude while taking our order, then spent most of the time sitting directly across from us on her phone. She never once checked on us, asked how the food was, or if we needed refills or anything else. It was some of the most inattentive and unprofessional service I've experienced. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for it. It was mediocre at best. The vegetables in my curry were clearly freezer-burned, which completely ruined the dish. I also ordered soup with tofu in it, and the tofu tasted like it had been fried in oil that hadn't been changed in months. It had an old, rancid, greasy flavor that made it almost impossible to eat. Overall, the poor customer service and disappointing food made this a terrible experience. I won't be coming back, and I definitely wouldn't recommend it.

Food was delicious Service was great…read more Great ambiance Sushi was delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love this great Pho and the people are nice the place is clean and comfortable great locationread more

The food is fabulous! The service is 5 star. We will…read moredefinitely go back again. The red curry is amazing! The chicken and rice is delicious. You've got to try the mango sticky rice. The chia tea and chia coffee are both incredible.

We returned to find out it's under new management, and that the menu has changed quite a bit since…read moreour last visit. We didn't know what to expect but hoped for the best. My hubby ordered pad Thai level 5 spice and loved it. Said it tasted a little different than last time but was still really tasty. I tried the drunken noodles with chicken, medium spice. It was fantastic! We also tried the mango bubble tea, wow! So delicious and refreshing!! Although we were sad to see our old friend, the old manager was no longer there, we were very pleased with how friendly, efficient, and genuine customer service was. We enjoyed the food and the prices were very affordable as well for how much food you get with your meal. Huge portions and oh so good and flavorful. Honestly, we will be back and if you're worried about new management changing things, don't! The food is still delicious here and the customer service is still great! We did an uber eats order and picked up this time, but we plan to eat there next time. Upon walking in, I noticed there were freshly cut flowers at every table. The decor was gorgeous, the space was clean, and of course like I already said...the staff there were great and very helpful and welcoming! We will be back!!!

Not sure if it's new owners or if they just hired new people but the vibe was a little off tonight…read morecompared to other times I've been. Cook was friendly tho and I got my order in less than 15min which was earlier than I was told . Sushi was delicious

Tunott is our family's go-to-place for Southeast Asian food. As one of the few folks in Cabarrus…read moreCounty who have been to Burma, I can confidently state that the cuisine is authentic. The staff are professional and personable and of Burmese origin. The owner is a U.S. Army veteran with a Burmese wife. The menu offers a wide range of options that will suit all palates. Service is quick, and the portions are generous and delicious. Several of us indulged in the Mango Sticky Rice for dessert. The sweet, juicy mango paired with the creamy, slightly salty sticky rice was a match made in heaven. In summary, Tunott is a hidden gem that offers an authentic and delicious taste of the region. Whether you're a fan of bold flavors or looking to try something new, Tunott is a must-visit.

Their menu has A LOT to choose from. Everything was fresh and flavorful! I'll be back.read more

Lunch was great here today. Glad to get a chance to revisit after a few years. The chef did not…read moreskimp on the tofu which was nice and crispy as was the veggies-broccoli carrots, scallions, mushrooms. I got heat level two which was just hot enough. I'm no dare devil! The sushi was nice and fresh and the wasabi had the kick that I like. They got it right this weekend. Everyone was nice and accommodating so we'll keep this one on the list.

Nice folks, great menu, freshly cooked quickly, I think my spice was messed up though on last…read moreorder, iam a ghost pepper guy, but wasn't feeling too spicy, so went with level 2, and I had trouble eating it! Still great food!, give them a try.

Local food truck that parks next to the Neoretic Brewery! Very nice food truck! They are friendly;…read moreextremely helpful with menu suggestions and selection and fast! I couldn't try much since everything is cooked with fish sauce but what I did have was great! Lil tip if you don't like ANY spice get the full flavor option because even the mild was HOT LOL

Drunken noodles are ALWAYS good every time I order it and it's the only thing I order. The service…read moreis always great with attentive waitresses. The restaurant is always nice and welcoming whether I come in with my family or with friends.

This is a little unassuming Thai restaurant in a clean-ish little unassuming all-American town. The…read moreinterior was basic, clean, and welcoming, and the wait staff was attentive and quick. The restaurant was busy but not overwhelmingly so, indicating the locals probably enjoy this spot. I was in the area and had a craving for pho and this was where Yelp led me. I'm a pho snob so I was a little surprised by how much I enjoyed the pho here. The broth was a little underwhelming at first, but once you add the chili oil and a touch of fish sauce, all of the flavors (the herbal essence and the beefy meatiness) came together beautifully. It hit the spot. I know it is a little short-sighted to rate this place according to just one dish, but it's what I have for you. That being said, my 4-star rating may change when I try other things on the menu the next time I come here. I normally like rating Thai restaurants by their green curry and pad thai -- so that is something to look forward to!! A few things that didn't really matter but they stood out. 1) They didn't bring out a plate of herbs for you to garnish your soup with. Instead, they added all the herbs into the soup before they brought it to the table. I get it. This is a rural area with little diversity so you want to simplify things for your main customer base. I also assume it is a waste thing. I always use up ALL of my herbs but I know most people don't . This way it saves on the waste. 2) The beef was cut chunky instead of sliced thinly like what's normal in a bowl of pho. At first, I thought it was carelessness or an oversight from the chef, but after a bite with the beef, broth, and the noodles all together, I am thinking it may be an intentional choice. With the beef pieces being bigger and chunkier, it preserves that super beefy taste. The one knock I have is my pho noodles we're all broken like I got the noodles from the bottom of the bag. It's not a huge deal. Just bad luck, I guess. Overall, good spot. Try it out!

Had dinner at Thai House - University and it delivered exactly what a neighborhood Thai spot…read moreshould. We ordered the Basil Fried Rice with chicken (added a sunny egg on top), Pad Thai, and the beef skewers. The basil fried rice was the standout. Great wok flavor, rice wasn't soggy, and the egg with crispy edges tied everything together perfectly. I ordered medium spice -- just right for me, although my wife felt the heat immediately. Thai medium is not American medium, so order wisely. The Pad Thai was solid and balanced -- not overly sweet, good noodle texture, generous portion. The beef skewers were tender with nice char and paired well with the peanut sauce. Service was friendly, food came out hot, and portions were generous. Now for my slightly controversial take: in my experience, Asian restaurants are almost never 5-star places. The magic zone is 3.5 to 4 stars. That's where you usually find the most authentic, no-frills, flavor-first cooking. If a place is too polished, something is probably toned down. Thai House sits right in that sweet spot. Would absolutely come back.

Visited Thai House during a business trip and ordered takeout. The online ordering process was…read moreconvenient and made it easy to grab food on the go. I ordered the broccoli fried rice and the knockout rolls. The broccoli fried rice was decent--nothing extraordinary, but it satisfied my hunger. I ordered it at a level 2 spice, which ended up being a bit spicier than I expected. It also could have used a little more flavor overall. The knockout rolls were good and generously filled, which I appreciated. My only complaint was the peanut sauce, it tasted more like hoisin sauce, and I wish it had a stronger peanut flavor. The service was also very good. The staff at the front were friendly, welcoming, and made picking up my order a pleasant experience. Overall, it was an alright Thai restaurant. It may not be the most memorable meal, but it's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick Thai takeout spot with great service.