We had soup and three specialty dishes. Although each was marked spicy, all were bland, no spice. And I'm not a spice king or anything. Restaurant is obviously catering to local consumer taste unfamiliar with authentic cuisine. I see this time and again with ethnic restaurants in Tucson. So, given the context of Tucson, I give it a 3 star. But this place wouldn't survive in a real urban environment with Thai cuisine competition. Can't believe people choose to live in Tucson where authentic ethinic cuisine for most Tucsonians seems to be Panda Express, Olive Garden and Taco Bell. Tucson small business,private and local owned restaurants -- what a joke! Can't wait to take first train outa here for job elsewhere. read more

I do like their lunch menu. Soup, Egg roll, and Entree for about $8. Since I am a vegetarian, I like to have tofu and vegetables. However, I have been to many thai restaurants and none of them have charged me 50 cents extra for tofu!.I wish that the extra charge was not there. Also, they also provide brown rice. BUT, it is an an additional 50 cents. They have many vegetarian options. read more

Almost 10 bucks for Phad Thai that had a few noodles. Taste was ok, nothing raving. Lunch special is cheaper but have yet to try it. Only reason why I am not so upset is because I know I am supporting a local business. However, bothered they would do that to locals! Give us good portions will ya?!! Goodness. read more

Used to be big fan of Char Thai and long time client till last night. It had been a few months since out last visit and I was shocked to find that the prices had increased and the portions decreased. I used to be able to get 2 meals out of my pad Thai, last night barely made one. To add insult to injury, the next day my husband and I both woke up and had VERY upset stomachs. read more

Good food. I had Panang vegetables. Typical Asian restaurant with the bare minimum in wait staff. Food was tasty...the salad I got (can't remember the name) was comprised of iceberg lettuce and little else. read more

I just ordered vegetable tom kha soup from here and to say the least, I'm not impressed. $11 for veggie soup and there's very little coconut milk and the veggies are old. Broccoli is turning yellow, mushrooms are dark and taste old, cabbage and lemongrass are both browning and the flavor is all off. Really? Will not return. read more

Char's Thai used to be quite good. However, the food is now well below average. Also, everything is now served on small, beige plastic plates. The garnishes are gone. Further, paper napkins are now the norm. Seriously, I've had better Thai in airports. The service is also poor. It is sad that the quality has taken such a dive. read more

Great for Thai food! I have yet to come across another Thai place that compares! The food is great and good sized portions for the price you pay! Definitely would go again! read more

When I look at all these good reviews on this restaurant I have to wonder why. Then I realized its because there are no good Thai Restaurants in Tucson. This place sucks. The food is overpriced and under flavored. I think they cook the egg rolls and a head of time. Everything is soaking in Juice. The pad thai is not even good. They use the same 3 vegetables in every dish. Cabbage onions and carrots. That's the cheap stuff. I have tried this place 3 * and have written it off. If you're looking for good Thai food you better go to another town. I gave it 1 star only because I had to. read more

The papaya salad was to die for! And the panang beef... perfection!! I will definitely be back!

Having lived in Thailand, I'm a bit particular about Thai food hitting the nostalgia button, and I'll always prefer a restaurant that tastes more like Bangkok and the Eastern Seaboard than Isan (but will take Isan over America). My pad see ew tasted about right, but my wife's fried rice wasn't really Thai fried rice. However, I will probably go back again to try a few other dishes. I would have given another star if there had been fish sauce on the tables instead of soy sauce--a sure sign of Americanization of Thai food. read more

I went with my family and at first i it looked unimpressive but the inside was actually inviting! The service was great and and I started with an order of the Tom Kha gai which was one of the greatest hot and sour soup I've ever had, next I had the Ref curry, it was moderately spicy but the taste was fantastic. The other good thing is that you can make just about everything vegetarian, and their tofu I perfect wen you do. My family praised the other dishes launch as their 4 star phad thai. All in all a very well put together and well tasting place I highly recommend it because the service far exceeds other popular Thai places in the area. read more

Thought that the reviews were high and so why not try. Thought wrong. The service was not put together or professional and the food was very disappointing. I ordered Tofu and vegetables, but the Tofu came not hot and breaded and deep fried. The veggies were not fresh and when not satisfied the response was you can always ask for fresh. My friend did also not eat her mixed meat dish with coconut milk and we paid and left. read more

The first thing I noticed when walking into this place was this horrible sewer-like stench. The table was dirty, the service was slow and food was sub par. I had the yellow curry. The potatoes were way undercooked. It was just terrible read more

The lunch specials are my favorite part of Char's. Extremely affordable options! You get a bowl of soup, an egg roll, and a main entree with rice--all for 7 or 8 bucks. The perfect balance of coconut milk and spice in the yellow potato curry has me ooh-ing and ahh-ing every time. The service is occasionally a bit slow but there is usually only one server on when I go, so it's not a big deal. read more

Best Thai food we have had since moving to Tucson last year. To good food is consistently flavorful, hot and prepared without an extremely long wait. read more

We had the pleasure of ordering some take-out from 'Char's Thai Restaurant,' today. We were greeted by a wonderful woman, so kind and professional. The food was fantastic and we especially enjoyed the Thai Tea. If you love Thai food, this Restaurant is a 'must.' Thx, Chara, Green Valley. read more

The pad thai tastes more like the almost sour tamarind rather than a sickly sweet fish sauce. I really liked this kind of pad thai, and the dish did not just have plopped down raw bean sprouts that are distracting in a dish like most places. The menu was sort of confusing when it came to curry. There was no list of just curries. However, you can just say what color you want - red, yellow, green - and specify the meat you want. The rice was superb - it was high quality and almost nutty. My friend got the green curry, and it was a thin soup but tasted like it had been simmering for awhile in a good way. There were a few green peppers in there and some bamboo shoots - nothing exciting. My other friend got some sort of yellow noodle vegetable dish - she specified spicy and it was just some dry spices resting on top of the dish. I would stick to the traditional dishes. Ask for "the spices" right after you get your meal and you get the little canisters of spices. And get the pad thai! For dinner, my meal was $7.95 which is excellent! The environment is really nice - everything seems authentic. The food is good but still not as good as the mainland. read more

Favorite Thai curry in town! We don't come here as often as we would like because it is WAY across town from us. But sometimes we just have to make the journey! I've tried several types of curry here, and loved each one. They have the right consistency, not too watery, not too thick. Their Pad Thai is decent...not the best I've ever had. I come mainly for the curry dishes. Good customer service, even if you are just ordering take out. Cute little restaurant. :) read more

Here's the thing, so the service may be terrible, but the food is just so good! I will keep going back.

This place is always a great choice for tasty Thai food. every dish I've ever tried has always been great. this time we tried appetizer #9 - this lovely shredded mango salad with a menagerie of seafood pieces thrown in. very yummy! it's a little sweet and a little spicy. we then had the pineapple fried rice with chicken and shrimp. it's nice and peppery and flavorful. The cashews on top are a really nice touch too - adds a great nutty flavor. and then of course - an awesome pork red curry dish. The sauce was "medium" which was as much spice as I could handle. Great mix with veggies and was perfect on top of their white rice. We couldn't even eat it all and had to pack some of each of the dishes to take home. The place itself isn't much to speak of. It's always a little too warm and the seats are cleanish. But the staff is always very friendly and the food is just too fun to not keep going back! read more

Always delicious and friendly staff! It's a family favorite. The hot and spicy combo is my favorite dish but the tom ka gai is also so good! We often call in our order because it is much easier and it's always ready in 15-20 minutes. The Thai iced tea is the best I've had. I recommend trying it ! read more

Good Thai. A little strange and the decor is ugly. Lots of menu options (not a fan of a big menu) but prices are good.

First timer and I loved it. Great flavor and friendly service is really all it takes keep me coming through the door. I have to admit it... I read yelp reviews first! I placed a takeout order and they made a yummy very mild curry for my sons dish as a surprise because over the phone I mentioned he would love that if they had it, so they made it ( : Everything was just as it should be. We will be back for sure. For Tucson this actually may be 5 stars, I will have to try again and again to be sure. read more

This place is incredible. Yeah, it's small and you'll drive past it if you're not looking hard, but the food is amazing and well-priced, they feed you like an Italian grandmother, and they're really nice people. A definite must try in Tucson read more

My family had never had Thai food, this place is as authentic as it gets! They loved all of the dishes & experience. We will all be coming back for sure. read more

I spent 2 months in Thailand and loved the food. This funky family run spot is the best Thai I've had in Tucson. I'd rec. any of the soups and the Pad See Ew. They incorporate herbs that I haven't seen in any grocery stores around town...I think they might have a secret garden in back. read more

I love this place. Great veg options, sweet staff, perfectly blended curries and soups. They carry the balanced feeling of Thailand and Buddhism into their business. Prices are not too high or low, but reasonable and the proportions veggie heavy and average sized, but packed with veggies where some places give more rice and sauce and less variety of veggies or meat. Only complaint they close in the day awhile but nothing is perfect read more

Cannot turn this place down. I'm agreeing with Holly R. in that this is 5 star food served with 5 star friendliness but with 2 star prices. I don't know how they do it, but I am glad they are, and I could literally drink the penang curry sauce like it's a Sprite, it's that good. read more

In my opinion, best Thai food in Tucson. Very authentic. On our first visit we tried 3 dishes, each was amazing! Great value too! Lots of food at a reasonable price. This is my new staple for Thai in Tucson. read more

I had the Pad Thai- it was very good. The service was prompt. The number 31 that my sister had was off the hook. Prices are very reasonable. There was no outdoor seating and not much in the way of ambiance. read more

Funky smell, delicious food. The service is good and you'll probably not find better Thai food in Tucson.

I had the Pad Thai and found it to be nearly tasteless. My wife had the same thing and had the same response as me. She thought it had too many green onions. Have had better in town. Service was OK. Decor was bizarre. No reason to go back. read more

I love having this place in my neighborhood. The food is usually pretty good but the quality of meats isn't always great. I really enjoy the personalities of the wait staff and the charming decor. read more

I live in Cali, so moving to Arizona and trying to find good Asian food was horrible! One day I found this place and decided to try it. The food is authentic Thai cuisine; they have fantastic tasting pad see eww! Also, if you want to go you should go around 8 or 9 because a lot of the old people usually go around 6/7 and that's when they have their rush. The service and the restaurant might be a little unprofessional though, but they mean well. The food makes up for everything. read more

I love this restaurant. The servers are always super friendly and the food is exceptional. I'm not an expert on Thai food but the food here is great. Order it extra spicy! read more

I had lunch there today and it was lovely! Our hostess/server was gracious, the panang curry was tasty with some good 'heat' to it, but the coconut ice cream was spectacular. And the lunch was a great value, curry, rice, egg roll, and soup. read more

Lovely, lovely pad thai with shrimp, how I love thee. I used to live across the street from Char when I was in college. I honestly don't think I ever tried anything else on the menu, their pad thai was that good. I should really branch out more. read more

Got some chicken pad Thai and it was perfectly cooked. Service was just okay because the restaurant was packed. I guess a packed hole in the wall restaurant is a good sign though. read more

Excellent food. Gotta try the chicken wings (has some great stuffing inside). Good service.