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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.
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!
This was pretty good. Nice lil sleeper restaurant in Med Center where it is severely needed. Maybe a bit greasy but that ain't stop me! Parking is challenging right off Holcomb. Prices decent for Thai. I'd visit again. Two word review: careful parking
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
20 days ago
This is one of my favorite Thai restaurants in Houston. Its authentic and the price is right. My recommendations include: Thai tea Chicken fried rice Yellow curry chicken Iced tea Mango and sticky rice The service is friendly and welcoming, I'm always met with a smile and I get to pick my seat. The ambience is clean and airy with alot of natural light. Im here atleaset 2x a month. read more
We came here on a Thursday around 5:00 p.m.. it looked absolutely closed from the outside, so it took us a second to decide to walk up. Might help to have some better signage. Parking is a few spots up front and a few out back. Again, some signage could be helpful to let people know what to do in where to go. We were the only ones in at the time we walked through. Service was a little slow considering there weren't a lot of folks in there. We ordered the curry and Roti appetizer. Mild, but very flavorful curry, hits a deep savory with a slight sweetness note. The roti was burning hot! Delicious. The gal ordered the pad Thai, very tasty, and actually seemed like it had a little more heat on it than my spicy duck curry which was quite mild by comparison. The pad Thai was a generous portion. Duck curry was very flavorful, similar to the appetizer but with a deeper savory flavor. They said it was spicy. It was not, but still incredibly tasty. The duck does have bones in it, so chomp carefully. Lots of fruit and veggies in this curry. Served with rice, it's a good portion. Overall a great dinner. Would go back. read more
5 months ago
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
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
4 months ago
This was pretty good. Nice lil sleeper restaurant in Med Center where it is severely needed. Maybe a bit greasy but that ain't stop me! Parking is challenging right off Holcomb. Prices decent for Thai. I'd visit again. Two word review: careful parking read more
28 days ago
9 days ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
10 months ago
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
10 months ago
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
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
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
1 year ago
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
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
2 months ago
1 year ago
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
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
1 year ago
6 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
7 months ago
1 year ago
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
1 year ago
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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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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
1 year ago
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