Back in Houston for finals and I stopped by Ar-Haan in the med center for a quick dinner. They have very limited parking spots, with a few in the front and some in the back as well. The Thai restaurant feels like an old house that has been converted. My friend got the chicken pad Thai and I got the pad wonton (crispy pad Thai) with pork. We both got medium spice as well. The pad wonton is more saucy, which is a little acidic and fish sauce like? It coats the crispy wonton noodle but doesn't overly drench it. The pork is pretty tender and there's a perfect amount of crunch of the peanuts and onions as well. Honestly the crispy noodles are pretty good but I would still prefer the original pad Thai version. My friends dish was good as well, the chicken had a bit of smoke to it which was nice. read more

Ar-Haan - Pad wonton - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Not very busy for a Wednesday night. Service was fast and prompt. The lemonade was a tad too sweet but the Thai ice tea was good. I was very disappointed in the shrimp lettuce wrap. It was mostly greens and 2 tiny pieces of shrimp. The sauce it came with was great. The chicken satay was tender and loved the side sauces in this dish as well. The crab omelet was a miss. It kinda had this old taste to it. The khao soi was pretty peak. Crunchy, smooth, nice amount of meat. 10/10 I really like this spot. There are some misses but far exceeds a lot of the Thai in the area. read more

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Great Thai spot in the neighborhood... not to be confused with Thai spots that have been here in the past, Ar-Haan is a newish family owned spot that has a delicious looking menu that has me wanting to come back and try more. We loved the apps of crispy pork belly, tom Kha soup, chicken satay, French fries with teriyaki and mayo. Our entrees were solid with the pork stuffed eggplant and the pad thai. We ordered medium spice, which was a legit Thai medium spicy of red chili peppers cut and sprinkled throughout the dish. Next time, I might ask for the spicy chili peppers on the side and just get mild. Our only disappointment was with the mango sticky rice... the mango was fine but the rice was not really sticky rice the way we've had it in Thailand or at many other local spots. Overall, it was a solid 8.2/10 & would come back for more! read more

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It is a very charming, intimate and loved the little details in decor and plate presentation. We thoroughly enjoyed the duck curry, chicken satay and mango sticky rice w/ coconut ice cream. Everything was full of flavor. We got mild spicy and it was just right for us. Thai spice is on another level. Good and fast service. We will be back! read more

This place is currently housed in the building that previously had my fav thai place 511! Ar Haan has since occupied the building and elevated the aesthics of the interior building significantly! Very cute decor inside and unique art. They have a robust menu with a variety to choices to pick from. I ordered the crab fried rice spicy! And a side of veggie egg rolls. Excellent! I normally order my fried rice without eggs because I dont really care for eggs but this was perfect even with the eggs. The eggs rolls were good and fried to perfection. Overall Ar Haan offers very hood that good and the service was great our waitress was attentive and greeted us as soon as we were seated. Now the downside is they have limited parking. read more

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My friend and I were excited to try this restaurant but were disappointed to find when we arrived that the restaurant was closed without prior notice, no adjustment to hours online and no info on when it was going to reopen. I hope the owners help update the public in the future if there are any changes to restaurant hours so that other customers can avoid experiencing the same disappointment. read more

Ar-Haan - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tried Ar-Haan for the first time and was really impressed. We ordered a classic yellow curry and a spicy pad Thai. The curry was perfect for me with potatoes, onions, and carrots, and they brought chili oil on the side which was a great touch. The restaurant is tucked inside a cute house just off the street. The parking lot is small, maybe enough for seven or eight cars, but we found easy street parking right across the way. It was decently busy for a Saturday night but we got a table without a wait. The food was warm and hit the spot. A little on the pricier side for Thai (I think $18 per plate) but I would definitely come back! read more

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I used my GPS to find the restaurant and of course it led me to a locked gate for the High School for Health Professions. I was on the phone with Daphne and she guided me to the restaurant! She was also my waitress! OMG the rice is steaming and the crab is present and abundant! I asked for the medium heat and I am feeing it! For the record I hadn't tasted my drink when the crab fried rice arrived!!! Of course I tried the crab fried rice first! Yes it was fresh, steam came off it when I used my fork to get my first bite! I loved the atmosphere had soft music playing in the background and Ok I am used to salty food and requested soy sauce for the salt. I am coming back! Family restaurants are great when they work. For now this one is working. Get here soon or miss out on an exceptional experience! A young man next to me has a dish I thought looked intriguing so I asked if I could take a picture and he said yes. GN3 read more

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Ar-Haan recently reopened after a brief hiatus (renovations & road construction). While Holcombe is still being repaved, it will thankfully be done soon. Please do not let that deter you from dining here! The menu has been expanded to include more curries, shareables & chef specialties. Everything is as delicious as ever with even more to explore & enjoy. Service is friendly and welcoming --top notch hospitality! You'll feel like family. There's also a new VIP room to the side, a partially private booth to comfortably seat 5-6. In the upcoming months, the second floor will have fresh fruit/dessert options (just in time for the Houston heat). Please support this restaurant. Your belly will be SO happy! read more

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Small little house turned restaurant. When you first come in there's a bad smell, maybe from the bathroom, but the smell isn't in the back where all the tables are. The menu has pictures of food that just looks incredibly delicious. And when it came out it looked like the pictures and was incredibly delicious. Will be back to try a lot more dishes. The mango sticky rice was the only not great thing, not sweet, not very sticky. read more

Although a bit pricey, we enjoyed our meal at Ar-Haan-- the food is definitely tasty and beautifully presented with flowers and colorful garnishes. The ambiance has definitely improved from the previous restaurant in this little house with flowers and lamps at each table, modern table seating, nice plates, and the absence of sewer smells. And the service is still just as friendly. We asked for "no spicy" for all of our dishes (we're wimps!), and the server said that he would just put all our dishes as a Mild spicy... which we thought would be fine until our first dish, the Zesty Glass Noodle (Yum Woon Sen), came out. It was colorful and pretty, but mannnn it was soooo spicy! We managed several bites but I downed the entire carafe of water and my taste buds took a while to recover. I could appreciate that the shrimp was plump and perfectly cooked, but even with things being so spicy, the salad was missing *something* (maybe the sweetness and more acidity of lime?) that other versions of this dish have. When paying the bill, the receipt listed the glass noodles as a Medium spicy instead of Mild, which explained things. A little bummed because we couldn't really eat or enjoy that dish. Luckily, our other dishes were much less spicy-- the wings were fried nicely without being too oily, and the meat was juicy. The Thai laarb seasoning was unique and tasty! The pumpkin curry was essentially a red curry sauce with kabocha pumpkin pieces, which were not soft enough and still on the starchy side... but I enjoyed the curry sauce flavor especially with the white rice :) The Khao Soi was delectably yummy! The sauce was savory but definitely sweet. They were out of short rib, so we got the chicken thigh, which was a little messy to eat. The dish came with a mountain of soft noodles hiding beneath the surface that contrasted well with the crispy noodles that softened a bit after soaking up the flavorful curry. Scrumptious! Overall, the food gets high marks. A few tweaks on flavor, texture, and getting our spiciness preference right would easily amp that up more. There are tiny parking lots up at the front and in the back. The price and parking are a bit of a hindrance, but we will return to try some other dishes after rotating at some other Thai spots-- definitely worth trying out though! read more

Ar-Haan - Menu page 2 (February 2025) - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I have nostalgia for this location going back to when it was an Italian place. I know it's cycled through some other places, but I really love this reincarnation of the interior and what they did. Super light airy and charming. Food was good, albeit a bit spicy for our little. I'm generally iffy on Thai food (just not the biggest fan of the flavor profile and all the coconut) but I absolutely loved the glass noodles. It appeared kind of small but it's jam packed and the flavors are bold but all mesh well. Hubs and the kiddo got yellow curry and a beef something or other, like I said a bit spicy for the kiddo but both said it was good. We did an order or spring rolls for the table, not much to write home about; the peanut sauce had a Thai take and whole it was cool to try something new, I'll be sticking with my Vietnamese place for spring rolls. All in all, food was good, service was fine. Food is kinda on the pricier side for what it is, but we enjoyed our meal all the same. read more

Ar-Haan - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

So... I was some distance away but seen CRAB FRIED RICE on the menu and had to have it! Of course I called my order in.... I want to eat when I hit the door and it was ready too. Very pleasant and patient customer service. I also ordered a Dr. pepper with ice and my order was roughly $30. Very gracious amount of crab meat and rice. I had enough for dinner later that night. It was spicy too! Loveeeeeeeeeeeed. read more

Ar-Haan - Spicy crab fried rice - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place has changed owner again but keep the same Thai cuisine. The place is nice but parking is extremely limited so it will be a problem for the restaurant. Food wise was ok not that great. I do have better Thai before and price range is quite over priced for Holcombe area. $19 for lunch is a bit high. read more

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Special thai drinks were very tasty. Egg rolls were typical and served hot. But, sadly the entrees were the worse thai food I have ever had anywhere. The pad thai was inedible and the fried rice not much better. So disappointed. Will not return. Can't recommend. read more

We had a great takeout dinner from Ar-Haan! I liked every dish we tried: the crab fried rice, panang curry with beef, and pad see ew with chicken. The prices were perhaps a little higher than usual for the portions, but the food was all delicious, and I really liked it. Great new spot! read more

Interesting that I had picked up my first Thai takeout since 2021 as I normally dine in for that cuisine. I also got my first takeout from here two days ago and my first time trying their noodles. I purchased the Drunken Noodles, 4 / 5 spicy with chicken and light on the oil. It was so well made in every way. The noodles were moist and fully cooked holding just the right amount of oil. The chicken pieces were all very soft adding a nice extra bite. The basil, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers n such were all very cooked into the pasta and brought together such a wonderful overall taste. The meal was very delicious, full of ingredients and flawless in every bite. The basil, herby vibes really stood out a lot and the savoriness and heat were definitely noticeable as well. You could feel the kick without it covering up the rest. Great, friendly, welcoming service. This is one of the great, consistent Thai restaurants in Houston you can rely on for great food. I think this house-like cafe was once an Italian restaurant, then 511 Thai and now Ar-haan Thai hopefully keeps it for many years to come. read more

A new Thai spot opened up in that little White House on Holcombe!! I don't know what this location cycles through so many different Thai places but I hope this one has some luck and sticks!! The interior is small, but super clean and decorated well. It's run by a Thai couple so you know the food is authentic! Thai tea was delicious! And our food was pretty good as well! The dish of the night would be the red curry and the Phad See Ew! We enjoyed the Phad Thai as well but it had a kick to it even when ordered mild! The papaya salad was the least favorite, I think cause the flavors weren't developed enough and it was pretty underwhelming! The mango sticky rice was presented well and delicious! Service was quick and so so friendly!! We enjoyed our food and our evening, and would definitely be back! read more

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This place is a hidden gem tucked into a cute resto home. I've had food from uber eats and wanted to go to dine in. Almost all their food is amazing. I need to try other dishes, but this place truly tastes authentic and not very Thai American which I love. I recommend trying their fried fish. It's double fried and glazed with spicy sauce. People there are very friendly. I hope this restaurant stays in business. read more

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We loved our experience at Ar-Haan. The staff was super friendly, the space was well decorated and the food was just perfect. I tried their Kra Pao, which had some great basil flavor and I also loved that the white rice was not an oversight. My wife had the curry which was also lovely. We would love to come back or get their takeout. This was our first visit and would 10/10 recommend. read more

The atmosphere is cozy and charming. I can see why this place differs from others--attention to detail, like using real ingredients instead of American substitutes and handmade sauces. Keep up the good work! read more

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This place I have to say is definitely the best Thai in the city. Not oily. Amazing flavors. And comes so fresh and hot. Truly so enjoyable. I would like to dine in one day read more

Polite and welcoming staff. Very attentive and nice vibe. It looks like a house that got modified into a restaurant. Pretty cool. Got the khao soi with dark chicken meat and it was very flavorful and delicious. Presentation was creative and on point as well. Came here pretty full so didnt get to try the other dishes but will be sure to come back for more! read more

Ar-Haan - Khao Soi with dark meat chicken - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food is decent, and the service is quick and friendly. They also give recommendations if you ask. Ambience is good with some real plants for a fresh vibe. My only gripe is the prices have gone up and are not as affordable for grad students anymore with the minimum veggie dish at 17$. I do understand that prices have gone up so I can't complain too much.. We split a khao soi for $22 split among the two of us, but it was not as flavourful as the old management which used to make it so amazing. I would go here occasionally since it still has reasonable flavour for Thai nearby the med centre. read more

Ar-Haan - Tofu khao soi and fried veggie spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

This used to be another local Thai spot but they have redone the inside. Looks great! Very modern and updated. I always go with Pad Thai to develop a solid review. It's a classic dish and tells me everything I need to know. At level "medium", this dish was packed with flavor and kick of spice at the end. The service was quick and easy to pay at the end with the Toast Tab. Overall, I will definitely be back! Minus a star for the odor permeating throughout the restaurant. Could easily be fixed with an air freshener. And the prices were a little on the high side for the portion. Other than that, no complaints!! read more

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I got the som tum (Laos-style), Panang curry (hot spice level), tofu bites and veggie spring rolls. The som tum was super salty - I could only eat a few pieces but had to throw it away. The panang was not spicy at all and quite bland - no depth in flavor. The chicken in the panang was horrible: it had a plastic gummy slimy texture (blegh). I threw that away too. The curry bites were under-cooked and squishy/watery in the middle. The veggie spring rolls were the only thing that tasted good lol. I wasted $65 bucks. This was my first experience with them - so disappointed. read more

Wow! Just wow! Everything from the drink to the desert was amazing! My friend got the pad kee mow and the beef was so tender and flavorful. I got the glass noodle dish and it was delicious & spicy. The desert was really good too. The fresh spring rolls were also very good. Honestly I can't say enough good things. I'll definitely come back and bring friends. The chef deserves a kiss ! Haha read more

Ar-Haan - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Got food to go....no chopsticks or even a napkin. The rice was half full. The volcano beef which cost 26 bucks was very very small and tasted ok. The pad Thai was a lot but tasted funky. read more

Ar-Haan - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

We love the chicken satay (yum) also the sticky rice and mango hits the spot (yum) the music is not my favorite (not so yum) but service is great my plate was chipped (not so yum) -- this was written by my 9 year old daughter read more

Ar-haan is one of my go to Thai food places. The himma pharn with tofu is exquisite. It has an amazing balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. The service is incredible, always able to find seating and it has a decent parking lot. The chicken satay is pretty good, I would say that the peanut sauce could have been more flavorful. read more

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We came to try this new Thai spot for lunch today and we were greeted and seated quickly. We were offered water and our server asked if we wanted anything else to drink. He was very prompt with bringing us our ice cold beers with an ice cold glass. We ordered the fresh shrimp rolls and the cashew chicken and pad see ew with beef. Everything was exceptionally good and the heat on the 2 star was perfect. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town to try the many other dishes that looked so good! read more

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Food, Great! Portion, perfect! Taste, awesome! Kor Moo Yang! In Thai cuisine, particularly in the northeastern (Isaan) region, hog jowl (pig's cheek meat) is a prized cut known as "Kor Moo Yang". This cut is celebrated for its unique balance of tenderness and flavorful fat marbling, making it perfect for grilling. And this was cooked to perfection. It came with sticky rice and a delicious dipping sauce sauce that complimented both the rice and meat. The service was prompt attentive. The ambience was nice. I ordered based on the picture on the menu ant the real plate was exactly as pictured, that is rare. I would love to come back when I am in Houston. I live 8 hours away and can't wait to bet back to try something else. My compliments to the chefs! ***** read more

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A hidden gem. Everything was delicious. Yellow curry. Siam rolls, pad Thai and chicken satay. Wonderful service and even easy parking. read more

Loved the Kor Moon Yang and Green Spaghetti! The service was amazing; they kept checking up on us and were very friendly! The chef was also very attentive, making sure the quality of the food was to our standards. The custard was on the house as they just had their soft opening last Monday (10/07/24), and it had the perfect amount of sweetness to our liking. The interior was very neat and detailed. It was extremely clean and peaceful. Definitely coming back-- gotta taste 'em all. read more

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I happen to book mark this place and realized, hey I've been here before, but it's a different ambiance and food. Whatever the place was before doesn't compare to this place. They must have swapped the chef too or sent them back to Thai to get it right. The food was delicious. I use to be a Thai Gourmet fan back in the day and I think I found my go to. Delicious and experience. Just don't take my parking spot. read more

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The Holcombe corridor between Main and Kirby is really starting to pop with good restaurants, and Ar-Haan is one of the reasons why. The menu extends beyond the traditional Thai listings to include a number of signature dishes that are well worth exploring. My latest favorite is their Kra Pao Stuffed Eggplant. Get it with a bit of kick. The food is delicious, the service is friendly, and the setting is cozy - I will definitely return for more. read more

Very nice and courteous driver. He also wiped down my suitcase that got wet in the rain.

After landing in Houston for a business trip, I turned to Yelp to find me a resturant near my hotel. Ar-Haan, though very new, was a standout of phenomenal food reviews so I just had to try it myself. Upon entering, the staff was very kind and the establish beautifully decorated. As seen in photos, the food plating is exquisite. What you cannot see is that it is hands down one of the best dishes I've eaten, ever. I chuckled when the waiter questioned my tolerance for spice, but was glad I pushed back on his recommendation of medium because I absolutely needed it to have more kick. I will be returning to Houston -- and Ar-Haan -- again soon. This time prepared to take some back with me on the flight. read more

Ar-Haan - Volcano Shortrib - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

We have tried the Khao Soi, Kor Moo Yang, Pad See Ew, and Crab Fried Rice. Khao Soi - a curry/noodle dish. Very complex in flavor, had a coconut sweetness balanced with some spice. Nice acidity from the pickled veggies Kor Moo Yang - grilled pork jowl. Simple -- salty, savory, sort of chewy in a pleasant way. Served with an acidic sauce and sticky rice which were both nice. Pad see ew - classic, well executed. Will be a go-to for me Crab fried rice - really nice texture. The fried rice is rich enough without being oily, and the sweet crab a nice topper. Everything was tasty and fresh. Spice level medium was enough to just slightly feel it. We will definitely be back for more! read more

My new favorite Thai restaurant in Houston! I had the Thai tea and the crab fried rice. It was wonderful! Delicious and a great presentation. Wife had the coconut soup and it was great! The spring roll was also delicious, they're usually quite bland but these were so fresh and tasty. Great service and cute surroundings complete the experience. read more