I don't even know where to begin on the 7 different ways they have terrible customer service at The…read morePurple Lotus Restaurant. I ordered $97 worth of food, which was only that high because I gave them a 15% tip, because I'm not a jerk. When I picked up my food, everything seemed fine. I got in my truck, and as I set my food on the seat next to me, everything fell out of the bag. The paper bag was wet, and ripped through the white plastic bag. I don't know if this is on purpose or if they're really that inadequate at packing!! Now, as I am about to post pictures of the mayhem that ensued, it's actually heartless that they wouldn't even give me a RAG to clean it up. I asked for a pail of water and a rag, and they lied to me, and said they didn't have any rags in the back!!! They could only give me paper towels. They tried to hand me one small, balled-up piece of paper towel!! Obviously, knowing I have to go home to my husband, I asked for my money back, and they wouldn't give it to me. Then I called them and told them they need to pay me back or I'm taking them to court. The owner told me that if I had a problem, I could call 911 in as snotty tone as she could muster!!! I am good to people, and everybody who knows me knows I would never treat somebody like this. We are absolutely disgusted, not just at the poor customer service but their lack and UTTER absence of humanity!!! Especially since the waitress herself had even witnessed how bad it was and told me that, that does happen sometimes because it's very hot. I would like to add that the waitress was SO nice and this is not her fault, but the owner is a hateful person who clearly doesn't care about other people, and cannot take accountability for her own mistake, as apparently she was the brain scientist who packed the food. What a hateful, snotty FOUL PUTRID DEMONIC TROLL of a woman. Her karma is coming for her, and similar to my food I paid her for that went on the floor, her karma is something that she will not be able to swallow.

Best Thai food I have ever had. The portions were a favouring size ratio to pricing…read more Flavor was amazing. The crunch in the wontons was perfect. The service was really good and friendly as well. The menu has indicators on spice level as well for people who are sensitive to spices (me). They were pretty empty when we went in, I'm not sure what the busy hours would be or if it would slow down the service. But I would absolutely recommend this place for authentic Thai food.

Have been looking for a Thai place that is authentic and found this place…read more Quite enjoyed the dish I had and will be back next time I'm in this area. Highly recommend.

Food was delicious, friendly service and pretty atmosphere. We had the mango salad and veggie egg…read morerolls.

The best bang for your buck lunch spot by far. Definitely authentic and great tasting. $14.50 for…read morethe lunch penang came with rice and a salad roll along with a generous sided portion of dipping sauce. Great food and ambiance with so many plants all over the entire restaurant. While I was happy with the food and price, service is definitely lacking. We didn't get water the entire time we were in the restaurant and the lunch meals took way longer than it should have for it being 2 in the afternoon on a Monday with only two other tables occupied. The lunch took about 40 minutes to arrive which was quite brutal and the beer glasses that were brought out were just filthy so I opted to drink right out of the bottle like an animal. Definitely great food but not sure I'd sit in again for the amount of time it took and the filthy glass. It was odd because the rest of the place looked clean and the water glasses were spotless. If not for the really slow service, we'd have given 5 stars. I think I'd opt for take out next time and save myself the wait.

We were tired of eating seafood every day while on vacation in Halifax, so we were excited to…read morediscover this Thai restaurant that looked promising based on the reviews. We decided to get take-out and called in our order. The lady said it'd take 20-25 min, and it was ready when hubby picked it up. I ordered the black pepper beef for $14.95 and a side of rice for $4. I thought the price of the rice was a bit much. I requested less red & green peppers and more mushrooms, and they obliged. The taste of the dish itself was just okay. It didn't taste like traditional Thai food to me, or at least not like the kind I'm used to eating. Hubby ordered the Pad Thai with chicken for $14.95 and said there was too much soy sauce or something in it. He didn't really care for it. The price of the dishes were reasonable, thus the 3 stars instead of 2, and the portions were a decent size.

Love Sahla Thai! Lots of great options - fresh ingredients - large portions!…read more Their lunch combo deal is the best way to go. There's always room to eat in - they have a big restaurant. Staff are friendly. Service is quick! Cashew Chicken is my go to classic, the Masaman Curry is the runner up!

The food is very good, and they have great lunch specials. The restaurant is very clean, and…read morecomfortable. Friendly service.

My husband and I got takeout from Cha Baa Thai and we were totally blown away. The food was…read moredelicious and the Spicy Noodles were legit spicy! :) We got the Spicy Noodles with Chicken ($13.50), the Panang Beef ($12.95) and a small steamed rice ($3). We were stuffed silly and everything was amazing. The Spicy Noodles had a lot of lean chicken in it, which I loved. It also had green beans, bell peppers (red and green), egg, bamboo shoots and eggplant. It had a good fiery kick to it and the portion size was great. We really enjoyed this dish. The Panang Beef had a bit of spice to it too, but not as much as the Spicy Noodles. It was full of lean and tender beef, bell peppers, green beans and cabbage. The peanut sauce was so good, although a bit oily. I really enjoyed this dish too. My husband absolutely loved it. My dad loves Panang Beef, I'm seriously considering bringing him to Halifax (from Ottawa) so he can have the Panang Beef here, lol, well and obviously get a vacation out of it too, haha. Yup, it's that good ;) The small steamed rice was the perfect size for the two of us. It was nicely cooked. Service was friendly and efficient. Our food was ready in 15 minutes. They have a small area where you can sit and wait for your takeout orders. The dining room is sizeable. They only have indoor dining though, no patio. Street parking only. If you like Thai food, I would definitely recommend Cha Baa Thai. Delicious food, excellent prices, quick and friendly service, what's not to like?

Another gem in the city, if you like soup or vermicelli. Nice little ambience, friendly and fast…read moreservice and stellar food in great sizes to fair prices. What else can a guy hope for? During my most recent 4 day visit in the city, I had to go twice, it was so good! Will again for sure.

As always, the food was wonderful. However, the service left something to be desired. When we asked…read moreto order more than one dish containing beef, we were told only one could be ordered. There were three beef dishes we wanted, but they refused to serve them, which was disappointing and quite unusual. Why have it on the menu if we're not allowed to order it?

This was the worst restaurant I've ever visited. The plates smelled bad, the service was awful, and…read morethe prices were far too high.

This was the best Pad Thai I've had in years! Service was casual and polite. Portion sizes: huge…read more We had chicken satay (very coconutty), and Panang beef. Would definitely return.

I have never had a bad meal at any one of the four locations I've eaten at (and that includes the…read moreone in Burnside, too, which has incredibly fast service during the lunch rush.)

We ordered take out from the Bedford location - veggie pad Thai. It had hardly any flavour. There…read morewere just a few veggies and only two pieces of tofu. Waste of money. I had to make sauce at home to add to it. Will never order from there again.

I'd give it zero stars if able to. This was by far my worse meal out in a long time. I ordered…read morethe ribs lunch special (first I should've known that wasn't a Thai item so what was I thinkin) anyway it came 3 large ribs, coleslaw, rice. The ribs I started to eat and was chewing like it was beef jerky and I kid you not. The waitress came by not long after we received the meals and asked how it was and before I could start talking she was already past our table....so I said the ribs and she turned back "are so tough, so VERY tough" and she thought for a 1/2 minute formulating her response and said we don't eat them like Canadians do all soft and fall off the bone" WTF when I left I took the meal with me to show my daughter who raved of this restaurant (maybe a different location?) Anyway - POS and the server could've totally dealt with this way better. Oh the coleslaw came out of a bag and was so freaking dry - just incredibly awful. The rice - only good thing on the plate. I'm telling all my friends to stay clear of this place.

Talay Thai is my go-to when I want something quick, comforting, and won't require a second…read moremortgage. I'm systematically eating my way through the menu, and so far everything has been consistently good--not mind-blowing, but definitely better than average. The soup situation: You've got two choices--Tom Yum or Tom Kha. Go with the Tom Yum (also listed as Tom Yam). Their Tom Kha is way too sweet. The Tom Yum though? Nice spice level, great flavor. Is $8-9 for a small bowl a little steep? Sure. Do I order it every single time anyway? Absolutely. The mains: I've tried a bunch of options, including the ginger chicken, basil chicken, sea bass with mango chili sauce, pad kee mow, glass noodles--all winners. Veggies stay crunchy, meat is tender, and the spice levels are approachable (spice enthusiasts can request chili oil on the side). The menu is fairly limited--basically the same six stir-fry options with different proteins--but honestly, I respect the "do fewer things well" approach. Portions are generous and meant for sharing. My only gripe? The side of jasmine rice never seems proportionate to the number of people, so I always end up asking for more. Pro tip: Their wine pours are generous. Excellent value compared to most Halifax spots. Bottom line: This isn't going to revolutionize your Thai food experience, but it does exactly what good Thai food should--be a little sweet, a little spicy, and deeply comforting.

Great service and excellent food-- Talay still shines among Halifax's Thai spots. Pad Thai, Currys…read moreand spring rolls were all excellent