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    4.5 (80 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Shrimp papaya salad
    Dani S.

    My girlfriend wanted to meet for lunch and she picked Be Thai. I'm so happy she picked this joint cause they have been on my to eat list for a while. I love trying new Thai restaurants in the valley. I wish I lived closer to this joint, I would have tried them out a long time ago. I remember this joint in the late 90's being Yen Ching. Then it changed into another Chinese restaurant after. This restaurant is in such a neat venue but it with time, it has slowed down a lot. This venue used to be buzzin back in the day. I will always have fond memories hanging out in this area. Grabbing dinner, playing at the arcade, grabbing coffee and of course watching the newest movies. I had finished my client early so I headed to the restaurant. I did arrive 45 minutes before our meet up time but I decided to head in. I was greeted by a my server. She told me to sit where I wanted so I grabbed a booth. There were a couple tables that she was dropping food off at before she dropped off some menus. No biggie, I looked at their menu online so I got to see what they all has. Since I was going to hang out for a minute, I ordered fried tofu and a lychee green tea to keep me company till my friend comes. The fried tofu was so good! They were crispy on the outside, perfectly fried golden. The inside was soft. It came with a sweet and sour dipping sauce that had peanuts i. it. All together was was the best bite! I was planning on saving half of the fried tofu for my friend but I ended up eating all of it, I couldn't resist. The lychee green tea was very good! It is on the sweeter side so I did water it down a bit. It ended up being just right. My friend showed up and we both got lunch ordered. I was still hungry even though I smashed all of the fried tofu. I was debating from the shrimp papaya salad or the fried chicken wings. They both sounded so good! I ended up going with the the green papaya salad with shrimp. I got it in mild. Thai people can eat the hell out of spicy food and I'm not that daring withThai peppers so I felt like mild would be safe spice level for me. My papaya salad was beautifullyplated! It was on a fresh lettuce leaf. Everything looked so clean and fresh. It had a nice amount of green beans in it. The shrimp on top looked plump. It was a hearty amount. The papaya was crunchy and flavorful. The green beans were also very crunchy. The shrimp was cooked just right! The only negative thing about the salad was the spice level. I did ask for mild but it was really spicy. I did talk to my server about it. She checked in the back to make sure it was mild. The chef said the Thai peppers they have in were spicier than normal. She was kind and took my salad back to the kitchen. They added more papaya salad to dull the spice down for me. It worked! It was much better and I didn't have to eat ice after every bite of it. I ate a much as I could but ended up packing more than half of it to take home. I'm happy I got to have lunch here today. The food was so good! So fresh! Our server was the sweetest and did such a great job taking care of us. Being in this area brought back so many fun memories. Be Thai has officially been marked off my to eat list and will now be placed on my come back list. I look forward to my next batch of papaya salad from this joint.

    Prik King & Sweet & Sour
    Katelyn S.

    A Hidden Gem You Have to Try! We ordered the sweet and sour beef (incredible), spring rolls (so crispy and light), gyoza (perfectly pan-fried), sticky rice, and a dish I wish I could remember the name of something with "King" in it, but I promise it was next-level delicious. Every single item tasted unbelievably fresh and clearly made with pure, high-quality ingredients. You can feel the love in the food here. It's rare to find a place where everything hits the mark like this. I will 1000% be back, probably with more friends in tow so they can experience it too. If you're craving authentic, lovingly-made Thai food, this is your spot. Don't sleep on it!

    Thai Fried Rice with tofu, Drunken Fried Rice with tofu
    Simon R.

    After recalling that my first takeout experience at Be Thai had been solid, I decided to give this establishment another go. They once again delivered. The online ordering process works well enough; when I arrived at the time indicated in the confirmation text, the contents were hot and just as I expected. Everyone loved the quality of the ingredients and their preparation, from the veggies to the various proteins (tofu, chicken, pork, and beef). Every dish was flavorful. Would highly recommend the Thai Fried Rice, as well as the Drunken Fried Rice. We got Massamun Curry and Green Curry. Also Pad Broccoli and Prik King. All were absolutely solid. As far as spice level, unless you really, really can't handle it, start at medium as a baseline. A perk of this place is that it is conveniently located, and parking is easy as well. Also, one of the main things I remembered about my first experience and that I observed yet again: The team seems truly enthusiastic about serving their customers. All in all, give this place a visit! They deserve it, and I bet you'll leave with a satisfied stomach.

    Big portioned pad thai
    Christine J.

    I really liked this cute thai restaurant near my work. I visited during lunch hours to eat really quick and do some work at the same time. The staff was accommodating and friendly. The interior was clean. I only got to try the pad thai and iced coffee but it was not bad! The pad thai was given in double portions. It was very filling. The coffee was a little bit too sweet but I'll definitely ask to lessen the condensed milk or sugar next time :) I will come back and try more dishes when I visit the area for work! Excited to try more menu items.

    Pad se ew with beef
    Kenneth C.

    I am always honest... so here it goes. My food pretty much sucked all around. I got the Tom Yum soup with shrimp and there was no taste as it should be. It tased like a tomato sour soup and no lemon grass flavor. Pad se ew with beef and the flavors are not there. Fried rice?? How can you screw that up? It is definitely the meats are way tough.. I will say the look's of everything was perfect but was missing all the taste. The panang curry was pretty good. And the only thing that was an absolute winner among many and was amazing is the crab Rangoon. The service is amazing and very friendly. The restaurant is clean and nice. My advice to the owner is if you want to stay alive in your business, you should improve the flavors and meat quality. Your presentation is great. I want to see this place succeed. I'll come back in a few months to see how it is.

    Pad See Ew
    Kaelin C.

    Was in search of Thai food in the area and stumbled across Be Thai on yelp. The reviews were astounding, raving about the food quality and I wanted to see what it was about. What an amazing choice! We ordered the pad see ew with tofu, tom yum with pork, crispy chicken wings, and drunken fried rice with chicken. Everything was excellent!! The standouts were the tom yum soup and the chicken wings but honestly everything was sooo good. The flavors were all perfect and the spice added a nice kick. The service was so good. From the moment we entered we felt welcomed, everyone was very attentive, friendly and kind. The restaurant is so modern and clean. I truly enjoyed my experience here and can't wait to come back! Already eyeing the Thai tea and lychee tea for my next visit hehe

    Pad Thai chicken
    Tiffany C.

    The food is amazing. Service is amazing. Thai tea was amazing. Portions were amazing. Overall.... Amazing. I'm from CA and this is one of my top Thai food places I've ever been too

    Green Curry Chicken
    Wesley C.

    Stopped here on our way through Boise and gave this Thai restaurant a try. Located within the Boise Spectrum, a large outdoor mall, the restaurant is spacious and open with lots of natural lightning. The service was great. The people were welcoming and attentive. The food came out quick, they checked up on us frequently. Now to the food. The Rad Na was to soupy, the gravy needed a thicker consistency. My son order the Green Curry on the medium spice level, and it was too hot for him. I would recommend to order one spice level down from what you are used to. The duck and rice were great! Would return and try different dishes, if we are ever back in Boise.

    Start with Singha beer
    Sergio A.

    Stopped by midweek for lunch. Practically empty, but not because of the quality or quantity of food. Large place that just started recently. Comfortable seating. It's always good to see Thai people eating at a Thai place. Plenty of parking in the back. 30 minute slots in front for takeout. High ceilings and hard surfaces make this a noisy place even for average levels of speaking. The first dish came to the table less than 5 minutes after ordering. Pork larb, max heat. It was kick ass spicy - delicious. Lots of flavor in this dish. The sliced cucumber was good to offset the heat. Portion size is good for 2-3 people. I have been to Thailand numerous times, and unless you have experience with really hot Thai food, do not ask for the hottest level here. They are serious. The other salad was Green Papaya max spicy. Zowee! It's way too spicy for the average Idahoan. This burn will last into the afternoon. A real test for heat lovers. Order this one as Mild and enjoy how Green Papaya is supposed to be without the funky shortcuts and substitutes that ruin most of the Treasure Valley Thai choices. Portion size is good for 2-3 people. Good looking lunch specials. Better get to this place before it gets too popular. It puts every other "Thai" place in the Treasure Valley to shame except Boise Thai Noodle on Chinden. Both of these places are owned and staffed by authentic Thai families. Sadly, it can't be said about the "other" Thai options. The service level was outstanding. They sense what to ask and how frequently. That is a dying skill in today's world. This is the easiest 5-star rating I ever gave .

    Khao Soi with tofu
    Joseph B.

    I am always on the lookout for Khao Soi whenever looking for a new Thai restaurant to try. It's relatively rare to find, but when done right, it is one of the greatest dishes on the planet. The Khao Soi here is fantastic; one of the best that I've had in the US. It is the right level of spicy with a magnificent coconut based broth. Rich but not heavy. The service is certainly friendly, obliging, and quick. It is not rushed and you certainly do not feel rushed to get out the door. The atmosphere is a little bit bare. The minimalism may not be entirely welcoming, but I really couldn't care less when the food is this good.

    Tom Yum soup and Tamarind Duck
    Rieul G.

    I was so surprised by how good the food was. The Tom Yum soup was delicious and the tamarind duck was great. As a kid, I used to eat the tamarind fruit directly from the tree. Today, as I bit into the duck, I felt like my teeth were sinking into an actual tamarind fruit. So the sauce must be really authentically tamarind sauce. As far as the duck itself, I am a big fan of duck and it tasted great. It was soft and juicy with the occasional crispy outside. I am so glad the restaurant I was originally going to go to was closed. The lady waitress was so kind and friendly and there were plenty of places to sit.

    Pad See Ew, wide noodles, pork and broccoli.

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    Food tasted great, service was friendly and prompt, and ambiance was good. Ate the number1 lunch special and it was delicious.

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    2 months ago

    Excellent food, good & quick service! What more can you ask for? Lovely & clean atmosphere. Highly recommend!!!

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    No flavor I ordered it extra spicy and my pad thai tasted bland and only had like 4 pieces of shrimp

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    28 days ago

    Must try their egg custard sweet rice dessert and thai tea! Great flavor on everything we ordered. Good seating for a group too.

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    19 days ago

    alittle disappointed, always order sticky rice with mangos but got some hair inside sticky rice

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    This food is amazing! The ambiance superb, and the service was good. Now if we can get you to fix up the outside it would be perfect!

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    6 months ago

    Food is always excellent we usually just get it take out. We live the green curry and everything we've ordered has been great.

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    It was ok. They messed up on the level of spice and they charged for a snack thing of sauce. Sauce was bland and didn't have much flavor.

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    1 year ago

    Best Thai in Boise. This used to be a Chinese restaurant which was not good. Glad this family moved in.

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    8 months ago

    Great food, excellent service, convenient location. Having just relocated to Boise this checks our box for GO-TO Thai.

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