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Bangkok Square

4.2 (380 reviews)
ModerateThai, Sushi Bars
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating

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Thai tea
Mark P.

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.

Massaman Curry and Crispy Eggplant
Erin L.

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.

Tofu pad thai
Alyssa M.

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.

Panang with tofu
Bill W.

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.

Kua Gling
Lauren T.

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.

Tofu Pad Broccoli served with 2 veggie egg rolls because my friend is a vegetarian
Tom L.

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.

Pad see ew
Tim J.

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!

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Nicholas M.

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.

Beef Pad See Ew
Jane P.

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!

Basil fried rice
Britney M.

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.

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