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    Thailander

    3.9 (187 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Desserts, Salad

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    Phad See Ew
    Kiana Y.

    So delicious, I got the pad see ew. Flavorful and for as much as you get it's definitely worth $14. You also get to choose your choice of meat and spice level The lady behind the counter was very nice and served me with a smile, I felt so welcomed. The place is very cute and I got my food under 5 minutes. Definitely will come back again!

    Chicken pad thai medium heat, crab Rangoon and peanut sauce
    Haley B.

    I order their Pad Thai and Crab Rangoons almost weekly and it never disappoints. The peanut sauce is always amazing also. I also enjoy their Thai iced tea & pad Thai 2.0 Great portions, prices & flavor!

    Red Curry
    Lina L.

    Okay wow. This may very well be in my top 3 best curries that I've ever had, and I have had a LOT of Thai food as it is one of my favorite cuisines. It was the perfect consistency, the red curry flavor itself was 10/10, the portion was huge, and there was an abundance of content in the curry. I ordered the crazy hot spice level and it was perfect for my liking. Plus, the husband and wife are so incredibly friendly, and the interior is cute and cozy. Will definitely be back!

    #18 Garlic w/chicken added rice. So very delicious!!
    Kristin M.

    Having yet another AMAZING meal and experience here at Thailanders!!! 10 out of 10 every time!!! Pad Thai 100% Recommend

    Pad Thai chicken.
    Janet M.

    Thailander is a little restaurant in the old Java Mama space, tucked between Petsmart and Mio Sushi. It is in a busy shopping center and the parking is terrible. There are about ten tables and the kitchen is open so you can see and hear the cooks banging pots around. It is worth the headache of braving the lot. They serve some jazzed up Thai dishes, interesting lunch combinations, the service is friendly, and it is pretty typical in terms of price. My teen gives the Angel rolls ( tofu salad rolls served with a good peanut sauce) and the Thai iced tea a big heck yes endorsement. The Pad Thai, Yellow Curry with tofu (no onions or peppers for my kiddo) and Chicken Satay also scored big points. I have enjoyed their various curries and noodle dishes. One time I was sick and a bowl of wonton soup and an icy mango juice did the trick. Also the crispy chicken nugget things are pretty good. They offer 4 spice levels, medium spice is perfect for me. I wasn't sure about the napa cabbage in my Pad see ew and the Tom Kha soup seemed off and was a little too different for me. Some of their special smashups ( pad Thai burrito anyone?, fries with shrimp and Thai flavors piled on top??) and unique flavors can be interesting and a fun change. Takeout is easy and you can order through a couple delivery services too. Give it a try!!

    Entrance
    Yan W.

    Environment: lots of Thailand-themed things as well as western-cultures were fused into it. I mean, Spiderman making noodles haaa. Anyways, the kitchen was half open and there were seats/tables for 2-4 people or so in an L shape. So, it was a little crowded as the restaurant was small. Server: he was BUSY. one person serving and doing everything in the front and I think one main chef and someone in the back prepping. Either way, busy but over all nice. Food: I always try to eat something "normal" or "common" if it's my first time going. I got pad thai noodles with tofu for $9 (lunch menu). Portion was okay. They gave me lots of fried tofu. The noodles were mushy and yet...hard to chew? How do I say it...maybe the sauce was mushy and thick and then the noodles were hard to bite and were suppper long. The sauce was too sweet for me. Their lunch menu had lots of things to choose from. If I do go back, I'd like to try their curry.

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    Wee had gaproa chicken wings and Jungle Noodle curry. Both were delicious and good portions. Will definitely go back soon.

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    Greatest local Thai restaurant! Always friendly service and the best food. We love ordering the pad see ew and pad Thai.

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