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    Thai Opal

    4.3 (453 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Khan so I was one of the best dishes we had. Packed with flavor.
    Tommy C.

    The food pretty much what you get from a lot of more catering Thai restaurants service is very nice though sometimes a tad inattentive. The dishes we did try that were different from other Thai places were the pork dumplings and the khan so I. Those were so good. Prices aren't half bad at all. Would definitely go back.

    First visit to Thai Opal
    Vince C.

    Everything was great - we had the Tom Yum Shrimp, beef pad Thai and the sweet and sour shrimp which came with a serving of rice and we ordered an extra brown rice. They didn't have pork nor fish for selection though and not sure if they ever offered them; hence the 4 rating. Nevertheless our dishes were delicious. We also had the sticky rice with mango and fried banana with vanilla ice cream for dessert and were also very nice. Service was great as our waitress came up a couple times to ask if we enjoyed the food. She was even kind to take a couple pictures. We also liked the ambiance as the Thai decor made the whole place authentic and appealing. They did have a couple of tables outside but too hot and humid to be outside. No issues with parking as this was located in a shopping center. We would visit this place again if we have another visit to Dallas.

    Chicken Satay
    Danielle K.

    Had dinner here with my husband on a whim. Walked in around 5:45 and had the place to ourselves. Immediately greeted with warm hand towels. We were sat at a booth which was very comfortable. The ambiance was really cute, easily a date night spot. Started with cups of Tom Yum soup, spice level 4 (out of 5). The soup was delicious but 4 was no joke so I went a little slower on mine. Split chicken satay, the chicken wasn't as marinated as I've had elsewhere but the peanut dipping sauce was like legit peanut butter almost which we loved and came with another peanut dipping choice that was equally as good. 4 skewers so easy to share between two! By now a few other tables had come in which was nice to see, I already at this point thought the place deserved to be busier. It's just a cute cozy spot and we felt comfortable taking our time through some apps before ordering entrees. I ordered the Thai Opal Glass Noodle Curry, I love glass noodles and it was cooked well. I didn't taste curry as much as I'm familiar with but I was happy it was its own unique flavor. The curry to it wasn't a sauce like my husband was expecting. He ordered the Spicy Basil Noodle/Pad Kee Mao. His was very very good and saucier than mine. We only had water with our meals which came without ice which was preferable to me especially in the winter months! The service was excellent, we had three different people consistently checking on us but not in an obtrusive way. Did not use the restrooms so cannot comment on that. 2 cups of soup, 1 appetizer, 2 entrees was $62 This place is definitely worth checking out to anyone still reading and we'll likely be back.

    Appetizer

    Incredible experience. Attentive staff. Welcoming owner, amazing server & delicious food. The ambiance is beautiful. The food was well presented with no long wait. Great for a date or casual night out.

    Thaii Basil Shrimp!
    Stella C.

    It is ok... was expecting more as i have been here many years ago. Prices for the portions and taste. I assume they change cooks?

    Fried Spring Rolls
    Laura C.

    Our hostess this Saturday, midday, was very busy and alone out front - busing and cleaning, seating customers, taking orders and bringing out food, answering the phone and was visibly stressed. We took a look at our menus and had questions; but she was speedwalking through the place. Sometimes I can be a little shy about tackling waitstaff. Let's start with accepting that restaurant prices are higher because they need to be. I understand. Food is higher and restaurant employees need to be paid more. Why was it just her there? I didn't ask. Just accepted it. Although I'm okay with higher prices; restaurants need to make their updated menus legible and I had a legibility problem here at Thai Opal where they obviously kept trying to write over white out. Unfortunately, I just guessed at the price. When she did approach us to order, we started with what we could definitely read and then she turned and was walking away as I was trying to finish ordering. She was still talking to us as she was putting the menus away. In the end, I wasn't surprised when the spring rolls came and contained none of the chicken I had ordered. It was mostly wrapper and a few brown vegetables. I WAS surprised when they turned out to be $5.99. I didn't get that from the menu scribble at all and they certainly are not worth it. Tasteless fried sticks. Ironically, the dipping sauce was delicious. Thai Opal charges $1.50 for anything other than tofu and vegetables with their rice, curry and noodle dishes. I didn't find that to be very clear in the menu; but we asked. My spouse ordered a red curry with chicken. Heat level #3. Their menu didn't have Pad Kee Mao and I was craving rice noodles, so I ordered the Spicy Basil Noodles; a very similarly described dish. Heat level #3. He was happy with the flavor and heat of his curry, if not the portion size. My dish had pretty good flavor but absolutely no heat. A "spicy" noodle dish with no heat. I had a little to eat and stopped. Although she did stop back by to ask how everything was, I said nothing. I have to be honest about that. All I had wanted was to please my husband. If he was happy, I wasn't going to make waves. $40 plus tip later, we're out the door. I took my dish home and added pepper flakes and ate it watching TV. Thai Opal is a lovely restaurant with numerous good reviews. It just wasn't a good day for me, for sure, and I probably won't be back there for awhile.

    Fresh summer roles
    Leanne G.

    We have enjoyed take-out from Thai Opal before but dined in for the first time. The food was good and the ambiance was surprisingly comfortable for being in a strip mall. The service was outstanding. Although we enjoyed our meal, each dish had something that was a bit unexpected. The masaman curry was very sweet but had nice textures with the veg and nuts. The Lard Na had a great variety of vegetables but the noodles were over cooked and became gelatinous. Finally, the Garlic stir fry had nice flavors and lots of veg (especially carrots); the garlic was nearly raw and in big chunks. They were so pungent that we had to avoid the big ones (and we are garlic lovers). We will come back if we're in the neighborhood.

    Sauteed Edamame
    Alisha S.

    Came here seeking a healthy meal while also craving my favorite: Thai. Was pleasantly surprised to find a Thai fried rice with a brown rice alternative. I got it with tofu and no egg, which was perfect for my new food lifestyle. It was delicious! So so good! I also got sautéed edamame which hit the spot! And filled me very quickly! Service was kind and accommodating.

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    Thai Opal is hands down our favorite Thai restaurant. Everything on the menu is good, just be careful with the selecting the hottest option.

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    Good for Dallas nice peanut sauce but not spicy. Good eggplant larb gai and Thai papaya salad

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    The food here is always delicious, and the atmosphere is also nice. This is where I go whenever I want Thai food. I highly recommend it.

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    4 years ago

    Stopped by for lunch and the service was great and the spicy Thai basil chicken was delicious! Can't wait to try more things off their menu

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    Most consistent/tasty Thai food I have found close to "East Dallas". Check it out!!!!!

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    Yes there is a parking lot. I didn't have any issues parking

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    They do serve beer and wine.

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