7-20-25: I came back craving hibachi again and ordered the hibachi shrimp and chicken with no…read moreveggies, subbed for extra rice--and this time, I actually got double rice like I asked, which I really appreciated! The food was hot and satisfying. Much better experience overall compared to last year. Original Review (2024): When I visited last year, I ordered the hibachi chicken with no veggies, but still got carrots in my tray. While that wasn't a big deal, I did wish I had more rice, which was the whole reason for skipping the vegetables. I also didn't love the extra $1 charge for white sauce, and I was surprised they didn't have ginger sauce at all. That said, the white sauce portion was generous--unless you like your hibachi drenched, one cup is probably enough. Overall: I'm glad I gave this place another shot--Phoenix Thai & Japanese came through this time with exactly what I ordered.

This venue has an extensive menu and large portions. The food wasn't that good. My husband had beef…read morewith cashews and I had pai Thai. My dish was very gooey. We didn't enjoy our meals at all.

Absolutely amazing service, food was unbelievable quick service very nice people amazing prices and…read morevery versatile menu

We went at dinner time on a Saturday night and although there weren't too many people dining in,…read morethere were quite a lot of people picking food up. This made our wait pretty long as there was only one person handling all of the customers. The Dr Pepper was completely flat, like no carbonation at all, but the waitress took it off the bill after two failed attempts. I think the machine may have been messed up. The booth felt a little low for the height of the table and a man at the bar kept going out to smoke HOWEVER, we were willing to overlook all those minor inconveniences because the service was friendly and the food was DELICIOUS! We have since ordered take out and I think that's what we'll do going forward.

First time dining in since the refresh. Feels light and airy inside and the exterior looks nice as…read morewell. There's more booth seating now and even new silverware. The new menu is labeled for GF and fish sauce. Service was friendly and accommodating. I had the Thom Kha soup with tofu and fresh spring rolls with tofu instead of shrimp. Everything was fresh and delicious!

We used to love this place. We ate there last night. It was the first time since new management…read moretook over. We were pretty disappointed. Luke warm food, small portions and high prices. The price would have been ok if the food had been better. I don't think we will be back.

We always enjoy the spring rolls and every entree we have tried. Service is attentive and quick…read more The decor is fine and the quiet music and videos of Thailand in the background is a nice touch.

Just happened to be in the area and was looking for lunch when I stumbled upon this place. I love…read moreThai food--my aunt is Thai, so I've been eating it my whole life. This place was very good. I ordered the pad thai, and while it was a little sweeter than I usually prefer, it was still really good. The lady helping me was super friendly. I'll definitely be back!

Lovely staff member .. food was delish- and she made it spicy for me.. my friend got a sweet and…read moresour type chicken and it tasted good too- nice fresh pineapples in it as well. I took a pic of hers.

My husband and I went here on our anniversary. Some friends had told us it was a great place so we…read morewanted to try it. It was on a Sunday at lunchtime and it wasn't busy, just one large table of about six people. The restaurant is a small but cute and clean. We sat down and we both got water and our waitress brought them right away and also brought us out some ginger soup. I ordered the Taste of Thai mixed appetizer and my husband ordered the hibachi chicken. Our food came out fairly quickly and everything was very good. The reason I am giving it one star is because after we looked at our bank statement two days later we realize that they had added on an extra $24.78 to the tip after the fact. Our total bill was $28.25. My husband left a tip of $8.75 (Over 30%) bringing our total that we paid to $37.00 but they charged us $61.78. I have added a photo of the price of our food from their website and also a screenshot of our bank app showing the $61.78 charge and the $24.78 reimbursement. The food is good, but the integrity here is not, so we will not be back.

Food was awesome as well as the service. It's great to support a small business that obviously has…read moreit together.

Updated review- My husband and I used to love this place…read more It was the best we could find in the whole Charlotte area and we frequented it often. Unfortunately the two chefs left the restaurant and now it's just become another so-so Thai spot. It lacks spice and everything we've had for the past few months has been bland and underwhelming. So disappointing! We really loved this place a year ago! Pfttt

Definitely recommend! Everything I've tried has been great! Plus they have Sushi!!! If they don't…read morehand you a sushi menu ask for one!

My family has always loved Pad Thai. I had never tried it until I ordered it from Chop Stix. It was…read moretruly one of the best dishes that I have had from a restraunt. Huge serving. I made three meals out of mine.

I went in with high expectations for this place, but unfortunately, it was a big letdown…read more Food - 1/5 The food felt very Americanized, like it relied heavily on pre-packaged or bottled sauces rather than fresh flavors. It lacked soul and that authentic Thai touch. The house noodles were pale and bland, with shrimp that added little to no flavor. The Bangkok chicken was overly sweet and tasted like it came straight from a bottle. The fish with chili was also strange--several dishes had lettuce mixed in, which felt out of place and didn't work with the flavors. Overall, it's hard to describe the taste, but it reminded me of a slightly better version of P.F. Chang's rather than real Thai cuisine and it's not even the same cuisine. That's the best thing I can compare it to. Service - 4/5 The staff was friendly, and my pickup order was quick and efficient. One downside was that I wasn't asked about spice level when ordering. I didn't even know they used a 1-5 scale until I overheard another customer's order, which was disappointing. Overall I wouldn't return. I'd rather drive an extra 10-15 minutes for a more authentic Thai meal with real depth, culture, and flavor. For 75$ I hardly feel it was worth it.

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough!!!! What a hidden gem. We walked in for a quick bite, not…read moreexpecting much, but we were blown away with the meal. The service was very very quick and the staff were incredibly kind, and the atmosphere was lively but not too crowded. We ordered the pad Thai, which was very saucy and seasoned beautifully, with perfectly cooked shrimp. We also got the Thai Royal Chicken which was crispy yet juicy, and the sauce complemented the rice perfectly. AND the dishes came with egg drop soup! We were so satisfied, and the best part was, it was so affordable ($11.75 per dish). 10/10, definitely worth a try!

2025 August 20, 17:37 Elkin NC…read more Update: As I often do.. I circle around to establishments that i have already reviewed to see what changes have taken place. The food on the menu has changed. Which is to be expected from time to time. Old favorites leaving and new explorations showing up. I was a particular fan of the fried dumplings and broccoli and beef items. Both of which are now gone The dumplings they now serve just do not replace the exciting flavors of the old. The new being bland and nothing to write home about. The basil fried rice was also changed. Dry and bland, lacking the excitements of flavor it once had. The customer service is as good as always. But with the current change i am not as thrilled with the loss of their exclusive flavors which once permeated the food.

Great service, food and ambiance. We really enjoyed this…read morequick stop off the highway. We got green curry, red curry and a lunch special Thai sesame chicken. We will definitely be coming back!

A wonderful hidden ethnic gem surrounded by a sea of mediocre American food! I know Chef Thai is a…read morebit off the beaten path for most people, but it is a wonderful little spot in "downtown" China Grove. Sadly, there is just not much as far as decent selection within at least 30+ minutes driving in the area. However, Chef Thai is exactly what I expect and want from a wonderful Thai restaurant; slightly tacky decorations, nothing fancy, and wonderful smelling aromas coming from the kitchen! As of now June 2022, they are ONLY DOING TAKE OUT. So if you want to eat there, please call to see if they are open. They do take orders for takeout by phone as well. The staff I have dealt with are always very pleasant and they are extremely fast for the quality of food. My first time in I was delighted to see they had my favorite Thai specialty on the menu, Pad Prik Khing, and it may be the best rendition of it I have had anywhere! As with most places they offer their entree in a range of spice, I typically get "hot" and it is not as hot a a lot of other places, so if you want really hot, go for "Thai hot". Chef Thai is definitely a great place and I hope they continue to do well as they are definitely one of the best quality restaurants in the surrounding area, even though they may not be very well known.

Have gotten all sorts of things on their menu: - Pad Thai…read morew/Tofu - TONS of tofu that my carnivorous partner loved it too! - Soft Summer/Spring rolls w/peanut sauce - we ordered with shrimp, and they were huge! - Sushi: Fired Dragon Roll, Hurricane Roll & Crispy Salmon Roll - served with their yum-yum sauce. ALL were delish! ...Hidden gem in China Grove/Kannapolis!!