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    Thai Tapas

    4.4 (67 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Zach H.

    New-ish restaurant that is definitely still working out some kinks. The food overall was actually decent, but our overall experience was very off. The restaurant itself is pretty cute inside. The service and flow of the evening was off schedule from the start - slow at the host stand, slow to get menus / water once seated, strange rhythm of food and cocktails coming out. Background music cutting in and out. Bathroom was not clean. Those are just a few observations. I think part of the issue is they seemed short staffed, not even having a dedicated bar tender, etc. Food: we got the appetizer sampler and like their money balls the best. Their spicy salmon rolls were decent. There oysters were ok. Food came out at very delayed increments.

    Jay F.

    Our waiter was so charming that he put a smile on our faces. The food was good. Beautiful presentation. Get the khao soi and the crispy fish for sure.

    Rex C.

    Solid four stars. I was shocked to see the Thai spice was no longer there. I guess it's been a long time since I've eaten off 19th St. in the Heights. I noticed the name change on Google, but I didn't realize Google had the old location still active and that they didn't update to let us know that it's been replaced by Thai Tapas. Would that being said I'm glad we stopped in and gave it a try anyway. Food: I was impressed with the Pad Thai . It was exceptionally good. My girls dish was good as well. I can't remember what she had, though. I think it was drunken noodles. I don't recall, but it was good. Everything was made fresh and full of flavor. I will definitely come back and try their pad Thai again. The customer service is great. The decor on the inside is nice. I will definitely come back and try their food again. It's something different, it's a Japanese. I guess Thai fusion mix, but it works. Great job team.

    F1. THAI FRIED RICE
    Keisha R.

    The inside is very nice. Great bar. Lovely tables. The service was fast. Staff were very nice. We went on a holiday and it had a sizable crowd. The food was great. The beef fried rice could of have had more flavor, but was overall good. The chicken satay was good. The branzino was really good. The spice level is odd. We asked for a 3/5 and it was not spicy at all. Not like a oh I have a high tolerance for spicy, but not spicy at all. We asked for the chili paste and stuff to make it spicy. But I'd come back. It was good.

    Diem A.

    This spot has had a couple of Thai restaurants come and go, but the new ownership at Thai Tapas seems to have finally gotten it right. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. It's definitely a step up from the previous places in the same space. The portions weren't huge but still filling. The tom yum tasted more like a Vietnamese-style hot and sour soup than a traditional tom yum, but it was still tasty. The tom kha was decent, though I've had better elsewhere. The drunken noodles were moist, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The pad woon sen was very flavorful as well. All the dishes had generous portions of meat. The service was friendly, attentive, and quick. The decor was modern and stylish. I'll definitely be back to try some more dishes.

    N2. Pad See Eew
    Krystal L.

    Thai Tapas (Thai Japanese Sushi Bar) has Thai plates and sushi rolls, nigiri, and more. Thai Tapas is located near our home and is one of our favorite Thai places near us. We particularly like the pad see ew, tom yum soup, oysters, and panang curry. We have gotten the spice levels two to four before, and the levels 2-3 are easy to handle. The level four has a kick to it, and an especially extra kick for the panang curry and papaya salad, but not too bad on the other dishes. We have tried a sushi roll once, but honestly, it was a pass. I would just get the Thai dishes. I got the tom yum soup when I was feeling a bit sick, and it was perfect. The tom yum was a good balance between sweet and sour. The panang curry is sweet and spicy and comes with a good amount of rice. The pad see ew and pad Thai are consistent. The osyters come with this thick, sweet and spicy sauce, which goes well on top of the oysters. Service was efficient and very nice every time I have visited, and there is plenty of free parking (for two hours). Thai Tapas has a variety of dishes and is one if my go-to for Thai food in the Heights.

    Felicia G.

    The food was very flavorful, and the prices were reasonable. Indoor seating is cozy, with bar seating and an outdoor terrace also available. The only downside was parking you must use a QR code, which provides two hours free before charges apply. Overall, the food was excellent, and we received phenomenal service from Daisy and the bar staff.

    Samah K.

    I came here on a weeknight to eat dinner! The ambience was very nice, super posh. Also, whole menu was halal! They bought out my appetizer late bc they forgot about it, but they were very apologetic. Overall, food was really good though! Service was great, as well!

    Sushi menu
    Pamela Z.

    Best of both worlds with Thai and sushi. The sushi menu is limited but good. Service is fast and staff are friendly. The inside of the restaurant is nice, and they also have a cute patio which is semi-covered. We went for an early dinner with kids and didn't feel too out of place, but not sure I'd take kids at prime dinner hour. Definitely will come back!

    India B.

    I stopped into Thai Tapas for lunch and was blown away. I had the oysters which were out originally but midday through my silken shrimp appetizer, they got a fresh delivery -- with the Thai chili paste and seafood sauce, these may be the best oysters I've ever had! Order at least 6!!!! I also got the pad Thai with chicken and medium spice (I could've done spicy or Thai hot), it was lunch so it came with hot & sour soup and everything was delicious. The service was wonderful and the decor inside is beautiful but unfortunately it was a small crowd, dinner may be different! Parking was easy out front free for 2 hrs with the app. I may have found my Thai/Sushi home in the Heights.

    Newton D.

    Thai Tapas offers a high end intimidate dine in experience with flavorful Thai food. I had an opportunity to do take out and it did not disappoint. The food stayed hot and had a strong punch of spice flavor. Highly recommend to try their stir fried noodles. The service was quick and simple from placing a pick up order and picking up the food. Upon entering the ambiance was very modern and provides an intimidate experience.

    green curry
    Mia O.

    we got to try this newer thai place on a date night! was super yummy and the service was top tier! both the gentlemen working were super friendly and attentive. we tried the pad thai, green curry, and mochi which were all great!

    First time back since the remodel
    Harry B.

    I have been eating at this restaurant ever since it was Thai spice, they have consistently tried to upgrade the restaurant and each time it seems to get further and further away from being the wonderful restaurant that it was as Thai Spice), the service was great as always the food seemed a bit milder and not as flavorful as I remember it the portions seemed smaller for their lunch specials, especially the soup that comes with lunch, on the other hand, they've definitely made the inside of the restaurant look amazing, it's not someplace that I will continue to go to on a regular basis, but I think that people will like it so give it a shot and share your experiences

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    Great food and great service! Kadi was super friendly and made the experience even better. Definitely recommend.

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    4.9(51 reviews)
    1.7 miThe Heights

    We went to TINS on Friday for my birthday. We love going to an Omakase, but this is more. This is…read morean experience. Chef Sky puts all of his passion into this 14 course adventure. Each bite is elevated and delicious. We wanted to eat slow and enjoy each bite, but each was better than the last and so hard to eat slow! We were anticipating each piece! We loved the addition of laksa and his Malaysian influence. It was so hard to pick a favorite. The sake FLOWS! It's truly unlimited. We had so much fun. The interior is vibe in itself. If you go for the 8 o'clock seating, they do karaoke after and I can only imagine how fun that it since Chef Sky is so fun. He shared so much knowledge and was just so much fun to talk to as well. We finished our meal and stayed another 40 minutes talk to Chef and enjoying the sake. It really is more than just sushi. You will not find wasabi and soy sauce anywhere. Each of the sauces elevates each bite you take and compliments it so well. Here's what we enjoyed: 1.Madai (jalapeño dressing ) 2.Hickory smoke sichimi salmon ( crunchy garlic and sweet & sour sauce ) 3.Scallop with sesame oil , truffle salt , fried garlic , ponzu and mint leaf ) 4.Malaysian curry laksa 5.Tuna (Spain ) mango salsa make with tom yum sauce 6.Kanpachi (Hawaii ) truffle oil , Himalayan salt & lemon zest 7.King salmon (New Zealand ) seared with yuzu miso and Malaysian crunchy fried anchovy 8. Santa Barbara uni shooter 9. Founder (repulic of Korea) homemade pepper sauce 10. Seared escolar with pork floss 11. Toro with creamy cilantro lime sauce with kizami wasabi 12 . Hamachi with Malaysian style sweet garlic sauce 13. Unagi with old granny spice and yuzu salt 14. mango crepes cake

    Tins is, without a doubt, the best omakase like experience I've ever had. Every course flowed…read moreseamlessly into the next, each dish complementing the last in a way that felt intentional and artful. Honestly--hands down better than Uchi. The atmosphere was amazing. Chef Sky was welcoming, friendly, and incredibly entertaining. You can tell he loves what he does, and it makes the whole experience that much better. If you enjoy sake, do yourself a favor and catch a ride there and back. The bottomless sake is no joke and pairs perfectly with every dish! And whatever you do, don't miss karaoke after the 8pm seating. It was an absolute blast. By the end of the night, everyone--complete strangers when we walked in--felt like instant friends while singing our hearts out. I've definitely found my new favorite date night / family night / any-night spot. Cannot recommend Tins enough!

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    Tins - Unlimited sake

    Unlimited sake

    Tins - Yellowtail (sweet garlic sauce)

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    Yellowtail (sweet garlic sauce)

    Kata Robata - Texas Wagyu Katsu Sando

    Kata Robata

    4.3(2.3k reviews)
    4.8 miUpper Kirby
    $$$

    came back to kata robata this time right when they opened @around 5pm…read more and it was decently packed the quality is 10/10 as always This time we ordered the Texas Wagyu Sando to try out. If you like buttery flavor (more fat) cut of meat, then this is for you. Other must-orders are king salmon and chopped scallop nigiris. We also had otoro, sea bream and butterfish sashimi. You also can't go wrong with their ramen selections. We tried ordering oxtail ramen (their special of the day) but it was out so we opted for Nagasaki (seafood) ramen again. Plenty of parking spaces, no valet. Definitely perfect for fancy date nights, business meetings, family dinners and special occasions.

    Kata Robata was an amazing experience from start to finish! We decided to try several of the daily…read morespecials along with a few menu favorites, and everything was absolutely delicious. From the specials menu, we started with the spicy garlic coconut milk mussels made with fresh Prince Edward Island/British Columbia mussels in a rich spicy garlic coconut cream sauce, topped with green onions and served with toasted ciabatta bread. The broth was incredible and packed with flavor. As an appetizer, we ordered the Texas Wagyu Hot Stone Bowl -- the only rice item on the menu at the time -- made with rice, egg, kimchi sauce, tawan mushrooms, sesame, and green onion. It was prepared tableside for us, which made the experience even more fun and interactive. We also tried the Spicy Soy Ramen with braised ground pork, chili oil, soy milk broth, soft boiled egg, wakame, green onion, and micro cilantro. The flavors were rich, comforting, and had the perfect amount of spice. The Nagasaki Champon Ramen was another standout with clams, shrimp, cabbage, pork, onion, ginger, and micro cilantro in a flavorful broth that tasted fresh and authentic. The restrooms were very Japanese-inspired and beautifully maintained, adding to the atmosphere of the restaurant. Gabby was an amazing waitress -- attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire dining experience even better. Then there was dessert: Green Tea soufflé and chocolate milk bread pudding! I hope i get a picture of it!!! Service is GREAT! Drinks are filled. Needs are met- and exceeded!!!0 Parking is self parking, but it was worth it. We will definitely be back again to try many more items on the menu! Come early if you want to hear your partner it gets LOUD!

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    Kata Robata - Various nigiri.

    Various nigiri.

    Kata Robata - Okinawa Sun - strong AF

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    Okinawa Sun - strong AF

    Ume Sushi

    Ume Sushi

    4.6(219 reviews)
    1.7 miThe Heights

    Really good sushi. We went on a Sunday night and it was pretty empty. Maybe one or two other…read morediners. The good news it was quiet. The bad news is that things come out too fast, other than the cocktails we ordered first, which showed up after the first course did. I find that a bit irritating. I guess maybe their bar/drinks person went home. But still, a great place in the Heights area. Great fresh sushi, imaginative cocktails and pleasant staff. Will go back when we are in the area

    We decided to sit at the bar on a Saturday night. This may be where we went wrong. The bartenders…read morewere so busy making drinks that at times we had to flag them down to get things. Probably wouldn't recommend sitting at the bar. Food: -Spicy Edamame (4/5): Flavor is a literal different so took a minute for us to get into it, spice sneaks up on you (at first it's kind of sweet). - MF Box (5/5): My personal favorite. The taste and texture are perfect. Very light but flavorful. -Tokyo Roll (5/5): Very good as well. -Hamachi Serrano (3/5): Okay. Not my favorite but wanted to try it out. Texture wasn't for me and could of had a little more flavor. -Baked Lobster Tempura (4/5): Good appetizer option. Sauce was very good, but just a lot. -Shisito (3/5): very few in the portion, average. Drinks: -Spicy Margarita (2/5): Not on the menu just ordered it. Tasted pretty watery. -Oishii (5/5): Wanted to try this drink which is made with Japense Whisky. I would describe it as a piña colada cousin. Was very good, could of been a bit bigger (haha). Worth a try if you like sweet drinks. Overall definitely recommend this place for sushi lovers or those trying to be adventurous. Staff was very nice. Valet parking available. Will definitely be back.

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    Ume Sushi - A5 wagyu beef toban yaki

    A5 wagyu beef toban yaki

    Ume Sushi - Ume Symphony Cocktail

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    Ume Symphony Cocktail

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