Bangkok Square is my favorite Thai place in Gainesville. I usually do the pad Thai but decided to branch out and try the drunken noodle. When I was looking for the menu online it said they are renowned for their drunken noodle so I knew I needed to try and it certainly did not disappoint! I got mild and it definitely had a little kick to it so just keep that in mind. I had leftovers for the next day. The restaurant is quaint and on the smaller side, but I have never had issues getting a table. We went on a Friday night around 8pm and were seated immediately and the service was quick. We also had the spring rolls and you have to have those - the sauce is incredible! read more

Bangkok Square - Drunken noodle with chicken - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Was a happy mistake that put us here and we very much enjoyed lunch because of it. We like them. Everyone was friendly and nice. High marks for hospitality. Curry puffs and crab rangoons were interesting enough. Puffs came with a biteful of cucumber salad. Chicken massaman with a spring roll and bowl of broth was nice. Thai hot wasn't especially kill me now hot. Thank Gods. Rare is the day Thai places bring out the condiments anymore unless you ask for them and here was no different. Overall, was a nice lunch. read more

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Such a wonderfully unexpected surprise. We ordered the Massaman curry with tofu and crispy eggplant, both with a rich, peanut-based sauce--and honestly, they were two of the best Thai dishes I've had in Gainesville. The crispy tofu came with a fresh salad, and I tried both the ginger dressing and the peanut dressing--couldn't go wrong with either. The Massaman curry was deeply flavorful and comforting, and it came with a clear soup and a spring roll, which was a really nice touch. We ordered dinner portions, which were generous and satisfying, but their lunch specials are super affordable too. Service was pleasant, the food came out fast, and everything tasted fresh. I don't leave reviews often, but my taste buds and tummy were very happy. Highly recommend. read more

Bangkok Square - Massaman Curry and Crispy Eggplant - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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The pad thai here had a really good flavor and the perfect amount of sauce. The service was very quick and the ambiance was pretty nice. My friend and I split the thai donuts for dessert, and they were tasty but nothing too special. Overall a pretty good thai place but not my favorite in the area. read more

Bangkok Square - Tofu pad thai - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Nice clean, modern feel. This was recommended by a guy at Karma Cream (excellent place), so we wanted to grab a small bite. Great Thai Coffee! We shared the Panang curry with tofu. The flavor is nice, but a little disappointed with the few veggies. There is a lot of tofu, which is nice and it is a lunch portion, but it is mostly tofu and zucchini slices. The staff understands gluten free and vegan, so we appreciate that. Maybe we need to try them for dinner, but to us, it seems to be a little pricey. Maybe that's the cost of eating out these days... The food was tasty, service fast and friendly, so a solid 4 stars is where I would place them. read more

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Bangkok Square is our family favorite. I've been coming here for years. About time I write them up! Best Thai food in Gainesville. Their pad Thai is my go-to. Their crispy duck is a great portion and flavorful. My husband tried the Kua Gling for lunch today and it was super spicy and delicious. The service is always friendly. Definitely check them out. read more

Bangkok Square - Kua Gling - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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While the service was excellent the food was just ok. We had the crab Rangoon, which seemed to have mustard in them? They weren't good. Then drunken noodles and the panang curry. The curry was watery and the noodles tasted different. I'm not sure I could explain it. Overall it was ok. I'm spoiled having had some of the best Thai food available in the states and this just wasn't it. read more

Nice atmosphere, wonderful food and very attentive staff. Went there for an early Valentines date and we both really enjoyed the food and its presentation. We may have found our favorite Thai restaurant in Gainesville! read more

My friend's father came into town to take us out for lunch and a movie. We arrived about 11:20 am which was the perfect time on a Tuesday afternoon as we beat the lunch crowd. I haven't been here in years but it was better than I had remembered. I got the vegetable pad kee mao aka drunken noodles. I'm not a vegetarian but I wanted something I could share with my friend. It was so good I ate it all. It was my favorite pad kee mao because of the noodles. They were thick and wide and kinda al dente. The sauce was good, too but it was a little salty. I will be back to try variations of this noodle. My friend's father ate all his shrimp pad thai and didn't complain except to say it wasn't spicy. I think Asian servers are scared when Caucasian Americans ask for spicy. I asked him if he wanted me to request spicy sauce on the side. But he declined. We actually did request that earlier but they forgot. By the appearance of it, I thought it looked a little dry and I noticed there wasn't any lime. I also don't like how thin the pad thai noodles looked. My friends ordered the tofu pad broccoli. The server didn't really explain the name of the dish well. It looked okay. He ate half and packed the rest to go. The lunch portion, options and presentation were nice. The restaurant was clean and charming. The server was knowledgeable and friendly. However, it took awhile to get seated. In fact, a Thai customer who was dining in, got up and had to notify the staff in the kitchen that there were 2 parties of 3/4 people waiting to be seated. We were in and out in an hour. We caught the 12:20 pm showing of The Fall Guy at celebration pointe. That was a great movie! Highly recommend. read more

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This restaurant never fails to disappoint. Was looking for takeout last minute and craving noodles so I ordered Pad Thai and am so happy I did. The portion sizes are huge and the flavors well balanced. The staff is always super friendly when I'm there and make it a wonderful experience. read more

Always delicious! The menu is complete & the food is authentic & nicely presented! The service is quick & accurate. One of my go-to restaurants! read more

Decided to check this place out for weekend dinner. It was not overly crowded and we were seated immediately. We got chicken satay for appetizer which was okay, 3/5. salad that came with "two friends panang curry" that we ordered was good. Both curry and Pad see ew were flavorful and were cooked well- little on the saltier side to my taste. Overall, we had good experience and will come back when we crave Thai food! read more

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The food is always delicious, the lunch specials are generous and well-portioned, the prices are reasonable, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Relaxing environment read more

This place had really good food. My parents have been going for a decade. They are in a little strip mall on the edge of town. Their menu is extensive. Their staff friendly, but not great at English. Ambiance is kinda scuzzy, with Gainesville's typical non-student crowd of old, wealthy, and educated sitting in store, while students coming in for take out. Parking availability fair. read more

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Wow, to start off, the experience and food here is a solid 5-stars! The interior is a great first impression, and the staff is super friendly and welcoming! Bangkok Square is my to-go place for Thai food. I usually get the Beef Pad See Ew, and it has been delicious every time! The food is hot and flavorful, and always made to perfection. The presentation is also gorgeous. I love the Sticky Rice here as well, very delicious! Overall, I would definitely recommend stopping here for a yummy bite to eat if you're in Gainesville! It's delicious and a great experience! read more

Bangkok Square - Beef Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

We love this place. I love how the takeout is on the side of the of the establishment where you can walk in and literally drive up on the side of the curb. You can't go wrong with any of the curries or pad Thai. However, we absolutely love the Tom kha coconut soup. read more

I usually don't write reviews. But I was very disappointed with my visit. This used to be my favorite restaurant in Gainesville. We came in today for a dinner with family right before my graduation. My boyfriend found multiple small rocks in his noodles!! He initially found out when he nearly chipped a tooth. We thought they were black pepper pieces but confirmed that they were rocks. I wish I remembered to take pictures, but we were so disappointed we did not want to stay any longer. Maybe it was an off day but we won't be returning. read more

One of the best Thai places in town. The restaurant is really nice inside and the service is good. The food tastes really good my only complaint is the portion size could be a bit bigger I could have ate more. I ordered the basil fried rice and I enjoyed it a lot. The restaurant is pretty small and quiet inside, but it is decorative and well-kept. Our servers were attentive and the food came out fairly quickly. read more

Bangkok Square - Basil fried rice - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Yum!!! For lunch, I wanted a squid salad with a light sauce and I got exactly that. It is usually on the dinner menu, but they accommodated this so that I could have it during lunch. How nice ! And I enjoyed the variety of veggies on this salad. Also, I thought the atmosphere was nice and cozy. I'd definitely come back if I am in Gainesville area ! read more

There are an abundance of Thai places in Gainesville but I had never been here before, so I met a friend here for dinner one night after work. We were able to immediately get a table and our service was prompt throughout the night. So many tasty-sounding options on the menu but I went with the red curry with chicken. It was a scrumptious blend of red curry paste in coconut milk with bell peppers, pineapple, and bamboo shoots. Served over jasmine rice, it was a great meal. Overall this was a good experience at Bangkok Square and I would return again. read more

Bangkok Square - Red curry with chicken. - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Go to place for Thai food in Gainesville! Dine in or take out and you will not be disappointed! Large menu with many different dishes. We love the Pad Thai, Red Curry, and Tom Kha soup! The service is always fast and friendly! They will also make each dish as mild or spicy as you would like. A must try place!! read more

Picked up food in the time the states food was cold and the cashew chicken looked like it was someone's left over. It wasn't even half full and cold. read more

service/ambiance: definitely family owned restaurant; cozy & intimate vibes with friendly staff i ordered the tofu drunken noodles-- as a non-vegetarian, i can't help but ALWAYS order tofu here... the fried tofu has such a rich flavor but even better texture --firm on the outside & filled with the noodle's sauces on the inside. personally, i wish the portions were larger (granted, the price is reasonable for the size) but i only wish this because it's so good and i want MORE!! the sauce isn't too salty and the noodles are cooked just the right amount of chewy! for the dessert, i tried the icecream with crunchy bananas --basically bananas wrapped in fried rice paper with coconut icecream! very interesting blend of flavors (in a good way) and very light on the soul. good to share with a group of friends if you want a small dessert :) read more

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Continued my quest for good food in Gainesville and was excited to try Bangkok Square. My mother in law is Thai and she is an amazing cook so I am a little jaded. But I will say that I appreciate good Thai. Really liked the decor and the staff was very friendly. Service was really good during my meal. I started off with chicken satay and it was good. Somewhat basic on the chicken but I did enjoy the peanut sauce. Quite frankly give me the peanut sauce and some bread and I could live for days. Haha. For my main I had the Penang curry. The curry had really good flavor but I get frustrated that some Thai restaurants fill it up with vegetables. I did get it without veggies and the chicken was done well. My only complaint is the small bowl of rice. Overall the dinner was good. read more

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I love this place with all my heart. I always order something different when I go, but my go-to is the pad thai they offer. If you go during lunch, they offer a lunch special that includes a roll and daily soup. It's typically spinach soup and I enjoy it with the spring roll. The staff there are super nice and the place is very clean. If you were to ask me what to order as a first timer, I'd definitely say the pad thai or the pat see ew. Both are noodle dishes and both are so good for the soul. If you're feeling fancy, order a thai tea. They make it the right way, with condensed milk and everything. As it should be :) read more

The Pad Thai here is delicious, I get the medium spicy! But the drunken noodles I had did not hit, the noodles were stuck together and wasn't as flavorful as the pad thai. The lunch special is pretty swag since they give you soup, salad and ice cream with it!! read more

Bangkok Square - Drunken noodles - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This small restaurant has delicious food and excellent service. Everything came out hot and tasty. Portions were definitely ample.

Wonderful ambiance and decor! Came on a referral since new to the area,and all three of us thoroughly enjoyed our dining out experience since service & food were both wonderful clean healthy & visually appealing dishes! read more

I have been here a few times, most recently I came in with a large group and everyone's allergies and food preferences were tended to. The Thai tea was good not too sweet. I recommend the drunken noodles are really good. read more

Came here after a long day of moving boxes moving into UF. We did end up coming a little late and were rushed to order very quickly and that was our fault, totally not the restaurant's. We got pad see ew, pad kee mao, and pad thai, and let me tell you, it was stupendous. Exactly what you look for in Thai food, perfectly cooked noodles, veggies, and full of flavor! I absolutely loved all three of them, although pad Thai holds a special place in my heart and won. I loved the little carrot flower, a nice touch that made the dish just that much more thoughtful and handcrafted. Delicious as well. Not pictured but we also got a Thai tea, which was one of the better ones i've had in most places, especially around the Gainesville area. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic Thai food in the area, and it's worth the short drive or bus ride getting here. An entree will run you $12-15 though, so be prepared to spend a little extra for a lot more flavor and authenticity. read more

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I had an enjoyable meal with a friend. It was my first time eating Thia food and it was great.

This Thai restaurant located along Archer Road is a well decorated restaurant with many options. The decor is something to admire throughout the area. I visited for lunch, and ordered the Pad Thai, Panang Curry, and Basil Fried Rice. I particularly mentioned to the waitress to make sure the Pad Thai was not oily, and to reduce the oil if possible, because no one likes when Asian noodles are dripping with oil. She reacted as if I'm my question was totally bizarre, and assured me that it's usually not that way. Disappointingly, it was very oily when served. The Panang curry was quite bland, although I asked for it to be relatively spicy. The Basil Fried Rice was seasoned well, but was not served warm, which particularly left me slightly unsatisfied. As I visited for lunch, the atmosphere was quite busy. Something to note is the multitude of things that are given to customers on-the-house. They serve egg rolls & coconut ice cream, which is a nice touch to the meal. Personally, I've experienced all of these dishes in a more exquisite way than what was given to me at Bangkok Thai. read more

Bangkok Square - Panang Curry, Pad Thai, Basil Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I was recommended to this Thai restaurant by a local so I was a bit let down after my dinner this past weekend. I called in to make a reservation to secure my table since it's a small place so I knew they could be busy. It's located not too far from UF so this place is pretty popular amongst the staff and students from the university, therefore it's always best to make a reservation here. The decor inside is nice and cozy, the seatings are a bit tight, especially if you have a big party. I ordered the pad thai with half chicken and half veggies (my usual meal at every new thai restaurant) with extra sauce. The service was fast and they were attentive on refilling our water. The Pad thai however was not what I expected. They used the thin pho noodles and I've never had this kind of noodle for this specific dish before, so I was utterly shocked. The sauce was good but a bit too sweet for my liking. The spice was on point since I got Thai hot. They also brought out the additional spices for me to add since I asked for it, the fresh chillies were pretty delicious. When I got the check, I noticed that they charged me an additional $2 for my chicken but the waitress did not mention it to me in the beginning. So I felt a little disappointed, in which I'm perfectly fine with paying the extra money for my chicken. I just wish they had notified me before charging anything additional. Also, they don't give coconut ice cream samples for dinner and I didn't want to try that but that's given during lunch hours. Bummer! read more

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I've been here 3 times now and there are definitely pros and cons to this place +I always come for the lunch special as it includes a soup (spinach leaves and some chicken in a savory broth), a tiny egg roll, your entree, and some coconut ice cream for dessert -pretty good deal for ~$15 +Nice atmosphere: it is clean and nicely decorated +Good service - as for food, it is generally a little too sweet and does not taste authentic. I've tried the curries and fried rice which are a little better , but the pad thai and pad see ew were simply disappointing. The pad Thai noodles are too thin like the ones that you would use for pho noodles. The sauce was too sweet and tasted like the ones in the jars at grocery stores Bottom line: my search for good, authentic Thai food in Gainesville continues.... read more

Bangkok Square - Pineapple fried rice - Thai Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Updating to 5 stars because I get take out from here once per week on average. I love this place! The flavor on the green curry is so wonderful, and they have my favorite drunken noodles in town. read more

I drove from PA to Florida and back. Thai restaurants are my favorite daily stop. By far, Bangkok Square had the best fresh roll I have ever had. it came with tofu. The roll was perfect - tightly wrapped with the right amounts to balance the tofu, lettuce, vermicellI, carrot and basil. The peanut dipping sauce was just spicy enough to enhance the flavor of the roll. Highly recommend it. read more

I love Bangkok Square! Pro tip: get the amazing sauce dish with chicken and a side of steamed noodles instead of the jasmine rice - you'll thank me later! Bangkok Square has two locations - one here and one on 39th. Although the 39th location is easier for me, I like how small this spot is. The decor is also really fun. The crab Rangoon and the curry puffs are my go to appetizers. You seriously can't go wrong! As I shared earlier, I love the amazing sauce dish. My husband enjoys the pad Thai and the drunken noodles. The Amazing Sauce is very peanut butter-y so avoid if that's not your style! If you're staying for dessert, finish up with the Thai donuts! They are melt in your mouth good. read more

Food is outstanding. Ordered takeout. Cashier pressed the tip button for me without my consent and told me I hadn't left a tip when asked. I didn't check the total ahead of time, so I tipped when I signed the check. Little strange, but seems like a nice place. read more

Great local Thai restaurant! I especially love their lunch specials. They come with a small soup, spring roll, and coconut ice cream for dessert. My go-to dishes here are the red curry, panang curry, and pad thai. All super flavorful and would recommend! The only thing is I wish that the curries came with more rice; I still have half the bowl of curry left by the time I'm finished with the rice. Also, if you're in the mood for dessert, you have to order the mango sticky rice! The tanginess of the mango goes really well with the coconut sticky rice and, in my opinion, it's the perfect way to end your meal at Bangkok. read more

Got the cashew tofu, panang curry with tofu, and pad woo zen with tofu to go! I asked them if they could make it without any fish or oyster sauce and they said- no problem! All 3 dishes were very flavorful, and portion sizes for lunch options were pretty decent as well. When I came in to pick up the food during a Saturday lunch time, they were pretty crowded. I'll be back to try some more. Very vegetarian friendly! read more