Traveling on I-95 on Easter, looking for somewhere to est and unwind for a little while, and saw…read morethis was the highest rated plave in Santee/this exit. We called to be sure they were open - they were, onky closed on Tuesdays. Trust the reviews - clear menu with thorough descriptions, very tasty food and substantial portions, great service, & clean bathrooms. We ordered pork & veg gyoza - the sauce was at my very basic limit of spice. I let them know that, and was then encouraged to get the Basil & ground chicken w rice, no spice - I loved it and have a container to take home to finish later. My honey got the udon - hot; he said it was perfect - he finished it. As other reviews have mentioned, it isn't fast food, and when down to 1 server, it may take a couple of minutes to catch them, but the family server was nice, and Rachel let us know that she ate here so much that they offered her a job - which says a lot. She let us know that they also have a location in Charleston. We will be back when next in the area!

I had the cold basil shrimp wraps with peanut sauce and a sweet soy based sauce. And chicken with…read moreveggies and rice noodles. It was very good. I highly recommend them. They have an outdoor deck. And they are super friendly. They made my dish without oil and I requested a little bit of sauce.

The real deal! This…read moreis hands down my favorite Thai place in the Columbia region. I went on a whim last week and was incredibly impressed. The traditional Thai artwork and atmosphere inside was so cool. The woman who served me was incredibly attentive (owner maybe?) and kept filling up my diet cokes (I might have a problem but mind ya business!) and I so appreciated it! I ordered the spring rolls which were HUMONGOUS. I also ordered my favorite Thai curry, Panang, and was blown away by the flavor set. The prices were wonderful, the service was great, and the atmosphere was fabulous. So thankful to find this place - I will be back!

Quant little restaurant. Attentive staff. Hot food. Decently priced. Would highly recommend.read more

5/30/2026 What an amazing birthday celebration meal with my…read morefavorite mother-in-law. Dinner was an exquisite experience. So glad to see this restaurant is thriving... please keep doing what you are doing!! Amazing service, lovely intimate setting and the food.. unbelievable!! Don't think.. just come and enjoy!

Amazing dining experience!!! Service was top tier and the vibes are clean and classy. But the…read moreFOOD!!! Hands down best food in Columbia! One of the few fine dining places in Columbia. It is definitely a must try for a special night! You will not be disappointed!!

Delicious food. Every order has been really tasty. However, I cannot recommend to Celiacs due to…read morecross contamination issues. Gluten free options are good, but I am currently very sick from my last order, even though I stressed the importance of my illness and sensitivity to gluten. I have recommended this place to several people, who do regular business with them because the food is tasty and the portions are generous.

Lotus Thai was new to me and was I pleasantly surprised! This feels like a family owned and…read moreoperated restaurant with some AMAZINGLY flavorful Thai dishes. It's was definitely busy and the service was exceptional! Just the right amount of interactions and a very familial hospitality. The decor gives going to some asian grandma's house and I am perfectly fine with that because the food ABSOLUTELY DELIVERS! I had the Drunken Noodles with Shrimp (Medium Heat) with the option to add more heat of which I did. The noodles were the right balance of tender and chewy. They were covered with that wonderful sauce and mixed in with some egg and green onion. The shrimp were cooked perfectly as well. Overall, a 10/10! Will be adding this spot to my rotation!

Not a fan. It's serviceable though. The coconut soup came broken instead of smooth. It's not very…read morecreamy, more sour. The calamari was consistently overcooked. The massaman beef with great. Their spice level 4 is about 1/4 a habanero. If a disk says it's naturally spicy, add a extra level to it. E.g. a spicy dish w/spicy level 3 or actually a spice level three. Either way, they keep the place clean and their service is fine. But yeah, the calamari, in our soup, curry, and fried were all horrid. Very rubbery, e.g. they are very overcooked.

This restaurant is very unassuming in a strip mall - but do *not* underestimate it!…read more The interior ambiance is very cute, warm, and clean. We got our food to go, but staff was super friendly. And most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious and authentic. Portion sizes are great for the price, it was fresh, and flavorful! Although I was only in town visiting a friend, she regularly gets food from here and I 100% see why. We'll go again when I visit her next!

This was an excellent discovery of few weeks ago, as we decided to enjoy dinner at this Thai…read morerestaurant while we were visiting the downtown Columbia SC area. We noticed this restaurant as we were walking down main street, and we couldn't help to noticed how popular it was with the locals. So we got online and checked out there Google and Yelp reviews. Needless to say, we were quickly seated and our waitress was very friendly. We decided to our a few popular menu items and we truly enjoyed everything we ordered. The portion sizes were very plentiful and also very affordable. Our overall dining experience was excellent and I'm positive that we will return for another visit.

OH. MY. Yelp…read morereviews for the win. AGAIN ! We wanted someplace yummy and veggie friendly for Friday night dinner. While driving my, I was concerned because the area was so busy. However, we were able to get a seat and were well taken care of. EVERYTHING was delicious! Roti. Brussels. Our meals. The bread pudding!!!! EVERYTHING! Definitely a popular spot - reservations mag be recommended - and excellent area for a pre or post meal stroll.

I really wasn't sure what to expect with Thai food in Aiken but am so happy to report they have…read moregreat Pad See Ew. My husband had been before and took the whole fam back. Our toddler was still figuring out solid foods so we weren't sure what to get for him and the waitress offered to bring us some steamed veggies and rice and sauce just for him! I'm not sure how much he ate but really appreciated they were willing to accommodate him and help us enjoy our family meal. My dish was huge- I think I ate half and took half home but was absolutely stuffed by the half I ate in restaurant! And Thai food reheats well IMO. The sitting area is nice and roomy and they had clean bathrooms. I'm sad this place isn't on my usual path because I'd go weekly!

I've been craving some pad Thai since moving from Florida many many years ago and I've finally…read morefound my spot for it! It's a little hole in the wall location which makes for all the more excitement. You can order takeout or sit down. Sitting down is a quaint ambiance that is very peaceful. The staff is AMAZING! They are so kind and greet you with the biggest smile. We started our meal with the spring rolls which are served with a chili sauce which was delectable! My SO ordered the Thai fried rice and is was plenty of food and delicious. I ordered the chicken pad Thai and it was everything I've been wanting and more! You have the option to change the spice level which allows you to vary based on how spicy youre feeling. We will definitely make this place a frequent spot for dinner! Especially since now I want to try everything on the menu.