The mango sticky rice needs some love. It was salty. Which was not great to have in a desert

Returning after more than a decade: the wonderful food survives, but the dining experience does not. I first discovered Bangkok Bangkok after moving to Miami 33 years ago and probably dined here 30 times over the following 15-20 years, usually with my husband and occasionally with groups of friends. It was widely regarded as one of South Florida's best Thai restaurants. It was expensive for us, so we came every few months when we wanted a genuinely special meal. And special it was. There was nearly always a crowd waiting at the entrance. The dining room was full, with tablecloths, cloth napkins, fresh orchids, Thai art and soft music. The lovely servers wore elegant traditional Thai dresses, and their gracious service and tableside presentations made dinner feel like an occasion. I hadn't been back in at least 10-12 years, but when choosing somewhere special for my new husband's birthday, I thought immediately of Bangkok Bangkok. He had never been, and I couldn't wait to introduce him to it--especially my old favorite, Little Big Man. That whole fried snapper was once the most expensive dish on the menu at $25; it is now $45. The rest of the menu has risen accordingly, but I was prepared to pay for the Bangkok Bangkok experience I remembered. Unfortunately, that restaurant no longer exists. The space is perhaps one-third its former size. We arrived shortly after 6:30 on a Friday evening and found only one diner in the restaurant. A casually dressed man in a worn T-shirt told us to sit wherever we wanted and dropped two menus on the table. The little room was stark and brightly lit, with bare faux-wood tables, paper napkins, inexpensive rolled silverware and a tired sprig of chrysanthemum in each bud vase. Instead of soft background music, an oldies radio station played 1980s music interrupted by advertising. I have eaten in more inviting food courts. No other dine-in customers arrived during the hour-plus we were there, although a couple of takeout orders were collected. The heartbreaking part is that the food remains very good. The $16.95 beef satay was tasty and fun to grill tableside, although both the beef skewers and accompanying sauces seemed smaller than I remembered. The beef Massaman curry--$23.95 in the restaurant, versus $22.95 for beef through the restaurant's online ordering menu--was delicious and spiced exactly as requested. Little Big Man was still divine. The whole fried snapper was brought out sizzling, carefully deboned tableside and finished with the wonderful Thai sauce that makes this dish memorable. At $45, however, the fish was rather small. We were also pleased to find a respectable $34 bottle of red wine. Service was functional but completely lacking the graciousness that once distinguished Bangkok Bangkok. The wine cap was unscrewed and a little poured into each glass; we served the rest ourselves. When we took some curry home, we were handed a clamshell and packed it ourselves. Then the bill arrived with an automatic 18% service charge. Our total was more than $150. I don't object to spending $150 on an excellent birthday dinner with beautiful surroundings and attentive service. But this felt like premium special-occasion pricing attached to a bare-bones takeout operation with a few tables in front. As delicious as the food was, we couldn't wait to leave--and it made me genuinely sad to compare the experience with the Bangkok Bangkok I remembered. The kitchen has survived, and I'm glad it has. We may try the food again as takeout. But I can no longer recommend Bangkok Bangkok for a celebration or an enjoyable evening out. Go for the food, particularly Little Big Man and the Massaman curry--not for the dining experience. read more

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Nice, clean restaurant. Lunch on a Monday. The chicken pad Thai was absolutely delicious! As was the fried rice and the spring roll that came with it. That spring roll was a flavor bomb! Sooo yummy. Everything was great. Service was outstanding. Oh! The tom yong soup was incredible. Can't say enough good things about this place. It is just perfection. read more

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"I've been dining at Bangkok Bangkok since I was a kid, and it remains a true Miami staple for good reason. You simply cannot go wrong here. The food isn't just the best in town--it honestly beats out Thai places I've tried all over the world! It offers the perfect trifecta: incredible authentic flavors, warm service, and unbeatable prices. Do yourself a favor and grab a table; whether you are a local or just visiting, you are absolutely going to love it." read more

This spot is so close to my house. I went once in highschool didn't know what to order and never came back. Now that my latest fixation is Thai I came back to give it a try. I started off with some fried tofu, tbh it needed much more crunch, I think the coating is rice paper and it had more of a mochi texture. Papaya salad was delicious. Next I had what was possibly the best pad Thai I've ever had. Noodles weren't to overcooked like most places. Lots of crunchy veggies for texture and succulent fresh shrimp. A decent portion too! I was so happy with it I ordered twice in one week. My friend got fried rice which was also very good. Will def be back! I appreciate how they've changed the decor since the last time I came a lot more open. read more

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Good has fallen off. The little big man is no longer good. The sauce was salty. Service is always good. Ambiance is the same as before. Nothing with that has changed. read more

I came here with my fiancé to celebrate my 47th birthday and of course it did not disappoint. The food was spectacular and the service was great. The ambiance was nice, considering it was the afternoon on a Wednesday. We ate so much and still went home with a doggy bag. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to try some amazing Thai cuisine. Two thumbs up read more

Bangkok Bangkok - My pad Thai noodles - Thai Near Me - Miami, Florida

Had a good experience, the waiter was really helpful and definitely will come back, Em was really helpful

I haven't been here in a while but when my friend suggested it for lunch, I happily said yes! He ordered the chicken pad thai which he loved. I ordered the shrimp in blanket, the Bangkok drumsticks and a Patty roll, which is two rolls in one. Everything was great and I had leftovers to enjoy later. The owner saw that my friend had on a UM sweatshirt so he put the game on for us! I thought that was really nice of him. They include 18% service charge in the bill so take note. read more

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Sometimes it is not the food or the service or even the ambience of a restaurant that defines it, it is the character. And sadly, this establishment has none. It matters not that the owner was not present as I was purposefully embarrassed by the staff; the people that work there are the face of the business and no customer should ever be subjected to an experience like this. I suffer from a medical condition whereby having a service dog greatly improves my quality of life. My dog is fully trained as a service animal in accordance with the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act and sits quietly under the table in restaurants when I dine out. When I arrived at the restaurant, I asked for a table. The hostess asked if I would like to be seated inside or outside, and I stated that I would like to sit inside. The hostess then informed me that I was not allowed to sit inside with a dog. I calmly informed her that the dog was a service dog and she said it was a rule by the owner of the restaurant that no dogs were allowed inside. I told her that that was a violation of law under the Americans with disabilities act and she again insisted that the restaurant does not allow dogs inside. At that point I told her that I would be reporting this to the authorities facing possible legal action and she agreed to get her manager. Her manager came over and asked for my service dog certificate. I informed her that there was no certification of service animals and she told me that if I had no certificate, I could not be seated inside. At this point, the entire restaurant was paying attention to the conversation. I again informed her of the legal implications of not allowing me in, and she agreed to call the owner. While she was making the phone call, the patrons of the restaurant began to belittle me in support of claim that I should have a certificate for my service animal. Such certification does not exist, and I should not have been placed in a position where I had to defend myself from other customers who also did not know the laws and regulations which are associated with service animals. One of the patrons went so far is to say that the restaurant can refuse to serve anybody and should ask me to leave. With the increasing hostility by the diners in the restaurant, I felt not only insulted, but that my personal safety was jeopardized by the actions of the staff of the restaurant. I left and went next-door to another establishment where I was treated with respect and in full compliance with the regulations of the Americans With Disabilities Act. I have had wonderful reviews about the food at this restaurant. I was looking forward to enjoying one of my favorite types of cuisine at a nearby eatery. Instead I have not eaten at this restaurant, and after this experience, I never will. Because character counts. I feel strongly that I need to post this experience because those who do patronize an establishment that behaves in such a despicable and discriminatory manner are complicit with this type of behavior. There are many other choices, and I encourage people of conscience to choose elsewhere. read more

Just ordered Earth Wind and Fire lll with Thai donuts. Food was good but the Thai donuts came without the dipping sauce. The manager said there was nothing they could do about it except give me a credit when I ordered again. IMO she should have given me a credit for the Thai donuts. read more

Truly a hole in the wall mom & pop place! The food came out quickly and service was super attentive. A plus is that they played Monday night football! The chicken satay were delicious and the presentation was so cool. The pho was different than what I'm used to, heavy on the garlic - still pretty good. read more

Bangkok Bangkok - Pho beef noodles soup - Thai Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Delicious Tom kai kai soup , the pad Thai also yum , great service , will definitely eat there again

It was a very hectic day for mw.when I ate here...so my mind was not on taking photos of our food. Anyway, we decided to eat a cuisine neither of us eat very often. I ordered spring rolls and the Shrimp in the Woods. That is shrimp and a bunch of veggies. I don't like super spicy food so this sounded good. It had some good flavor. I wish there were mushrooms in it but what I had was very good. The spring rolls were standard. Nothing too exciting. He ordered the Little Big Man which is that fish with the bones thing. It is a shelled fish? I don't know how to describe it but if you are a fish lover, this is for you. Our server rarely came over. We had to ask someone else to bring us another plate. All in all, this is a good restaurant. read more

I think I got this restaurant confused with another restaurant I typically order from. Needless to say, I have never seen congealed sushi rice, not even when I've bought my sushi from the Publix sushi bar in a pinch I tried on two different occasions a to eat this throughout the day and ended up throwing it out. read more

Bangkok Bangkok - Double rainbow roll. - Thai Near Me - Miami, Florida

Food was way overpriced for quality. We stopped there on our way home. We will not go back when we visit Miami again and will not recommend for friends or relatives. Sorry, I feel they could do better. read more

The Thai food is pretty decent here. The service is prompt but they are more of a take out restaurant. They have a nice variety of sushi rolls as well. I really like their rice less rolls. read more

Bangkok Bangkok - Thai Near Me - Miami, Florida

This is the best Thai restaurant in Kendall (maybe in all of Miami). Their Earth, Wind & Fire III combo is my favorite. I have enjoyed all meals I've had there for over 30 years. A definite must try for Thai food! read more

Dude. Omg. SOOOO GOOD! We tried some of everything on the menu. So fresh and flavorful. Thank you !!

With that name for a Thai restaurant, we had to visit for the experience, for lunch in August. Thai cuisine for us is food we love to eat, as much as our spicy Sri Lankan dishes! Therefore when we sit down at any restaurant, regardless of type of ethnic cuisine, with each bite, there is that recollection of previous experience of that exact cuisine and how that experience made us feel. Bangkok Bangkok on North Kendall Drive is listed as the Best Thai Restaurant in Miami, as advertised on their website. Therein itself is the best reason to visit. Is it the best Thai restaurant for flavor and spice? Is it the best Thai restaurant for service? Meanwhile BB serves delicious Japanese food from famous Kanisu, stir fry noodles to Sushi and Sashimi. BB has creative titles for their many dishes such as London Golden Bridge, Earth, Wind, & Fire II and Neptune's Nemesis and you will find yourself at odds on what to order. Our highlight Little Big Man (fresh fish fried until the outside of the fish is crispy and the inside soft, glazed in fiery chili sauce) was perfect. The Egg fried rice lunch special was bland, not spicy and generous serving of Pad Thai Chicken lunch special works well with the rice and pad Thai combo. As we are used to authentic "spicy" food, we had to ask for additional strong spices since the what we ordered lacked in spice. Though the food met most of our expectations, we were not too thrilled about level of service, at our lunch. The engagement was limited and our sided. When the site advertises as the Best Thai Restaurant in Miami please make sure service is also the best for Thai Restaurants in Miami. Taking into consideration that a service gratuity of 18% is added onto the total, even for small group three persons for lunch. Make sure that service is spot on, top notch. As good as the food is at BB, not sure we will return! read more

Bangkok Bangkok - Pad Thai & Egg Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Ordered Volcano Chicken (very good) and EarthWindFire3. (so,so). Also ordered Thai donuts which was very bland not a hint of sweetness and 2 soda $60. I remember this place being very good. Went on a Sat 3:30pm with wife. There is an 18% servicefee which was added on a to go order as well. Will definitely try another Thai place in the future. read more

My Wife and I love Thai. It has been a struggle to find an authentic Thai restaurant in Miami. We decided to try this restaurant as were waiting for an appt to get our nails done. We were greeted upon entering the restaurant possible about 10 tables inside and a few tables for outside seating as well. There is a small sushi bar. They had a separate wine and drink menu. And they even had a drink of the day, plum wine something. We didn't get it but it looked delicious. My wife got Pad Kee mo pork the true name for drunken noodle. I got my usual favorite panang curry with chicken. And of course we got Thai teas to wash it all down. The food and tea was delicious it is the best Thai we have found in the west Kendall area. Hell my wife even said she would come back here and she is a harsh critic. read more

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This Thai restaurant is a hidden gem in a busy shopping center. The restaurant is a bit small and can fit possibly 8 families. The service and attentiveness is spot on. I have never been here and had a plate that has been returned. Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken) soup is amazing. read more

Bangkok Bangkok - Tom Kha Gai Soup (pot) - Thai Near Me - Miami, Florida

Amazing food and drinks, only downside is the 18% service fee included, but other than that, everything was amazing although our food took longer than everyone and we got there before it was still good. We got Chicken Satay Bangkok Bangkok fried rice Chicken pad thai read more

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Delicious is an under statement! Fresh and yummy. We ordered plenty of sushi and two appetizers. Service was great would highly recommend! Not too busy and friendly staff. Music videos on point! read more

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I love their Tom kha gai soup! It's so flavorful! The service is not too bad but can be better especially when asking staff about the dishes. However the atmosphere is pretty reflective of the Thai style that it portrays read more

Very good tasting food. The rice is tasty, garlic beef is very good but very small portion for the price. The pad Thai is very tasty maybe need more veggies, the spicy is too much. read more

I use to come to the Original Bankok Bankok years ago and is sad to see what is left of it. Eventhough this restaurant is well maintained and looks fairly nice... food, I thought was not what it used to be. Tom kha soup was overly sweet and creamy, and the chicken panang was also sweet and sauce was on the heavy side. The lovely ginger chicken was good. Nice sauce and light with good flavors. Same for the shrimp fried rice. Overall it was okay.... but nothing great. read more

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My wife and I used to frequent this restaurant years ago when we were dating. We tried it again after 26 years and we were so disappointed. The food and environment has completely changed for the worse. read more

No type of service. The workers were dreadful. Would not come back. The food was mediocre to say the most

I ordered Tam ka gai soup, satay and cashew chicken with mixed vegetables. All items base sauce had way too much sugar!!! I want to check for diabetes after eating there. I think if they rethink their recipes to taste more savory they would be the best Thai food based on their fresh ingredients. read more

Very disappointed in quality of ingredients. I have had much better in other cities as well as my own kitchen. I recommend the restaurant up its game. read more

Not sure if it was because we ordered close to closing time but I was very disappointed. Pad Thai had a weird old after taste to it I couldn't finish it and had to throw away. Ehane roll and melting roll was very plain. Chicken larp was good. Tom yum seafood was good. Papaya salad was a little dry. Was not a fan sorry. read more

Bangkok Bangkok - 29. Ehanee Roll 55. Melting Roll - Thai Near Me - Miami, Florida

We don't go out much do yo our schedule but we do take out/delivery this is my go to for Thai & Sushi. Always on point hubby is a sashimi fanatic their fish is always fresh. I'm obsessed with their house fried rice. Hubby loves Earth Wind & Fire beef. This is our 2X a month go to read more

Pad Thai with a side of plastic ..... After they messed up my order and forgot this dish... they said we will make it as fast as possible and give you thai donuts on the house. I guess I get a side of plastic on the house too. read more

Bangkok Bangkok - Thai Near Me - Miami, Florida

The food is definitely not what it used to be, not even close. The last 3 times that I've gone there were a FAIL, FAIL, FAIL!! 3 strikes and you're OUT!!!! Never again! read more

February 2024. Nice ambiance but unfortunately their Tom Kha chicken soup not as good as Kampai because I live much closer to Bangkok Bangkok. The sauces that come with the chicken satay were very disappointing and not delicious like they are at Siam Bistro. Also didnt care for their house salad dressing. On previous visit in Jan 2024, I had a Japanese Eel handroll which was okay but not as delicious as the one at Sushin. I realize taste is subjective. I have eaten other things but nothing has blown me away. I am likely to return due to the location accross from Home depot and in Sprouts shopping center. read more

In all the years I've been coming here I've never been disappointed with the service, food and ambience. I'm not much of a Thai food lover but the food here is absolutely amazing. I was so happy to see this place is still in business and thriving. Don't let the small size of the restaurant fool you; their food is fresh, large portions and very tasty. read more

I've had their food a few times, and I've been pleased with every meal. The curries are packed with flavor, and these cooks don't skimp out on portions either (in store and takeout). Thank you BB for great service and delicious food every time. read more

An absolute gem in Kendall! Delicious and generous portions will leave you feeling satisfied and you might even take some home. Great vibe for a nice meal and some Sake! Nice staff and attentive. Plenty of social distancing and hand sanitizer provided. read more

Bangkok Bangkok - Thai Near Me - Miami, Florida