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    EMBER + LOTUS Thai Kitchen

    4.7 (16 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Pad Thai with grilled prawns
    Brandon D.

    Once I saw their menu on the Houston restaurant week website, I knew I had to try Ember + Lotus in Katy. This is a new Thai restaurant that blends American bbq fusion. I got the burnt ends Panang curry and it hit like how I expected it to. Burnt ends were so tender and the curry is robust and spicy. This dish is very heavy so don't underestimate it. Someone else got their lotus pad Thai with grilled prawns. The pad Thai was pretty solid! The Khao soi was not even on the menu but I saw on a review online that someone requested Khao soi with burnt ends and they accommodated them, so we did the same heh. I didn't try this one but I bet it was fire. As for the apps, I got the Thai wing zaab and this might honestly be my favorite thing here. Wings are full of meat and juicy, skin is crisp, and their signature spicy and tangy seasoning is what makes it so unique and good. The ranch has some smokiness to it too! The golden cubes were solid, but not something I'd go crazy for. For dessert, I tried the new York cheesecake with Thai tea infused, that tea shaved ice, and mochi waffles with ice cream. The cheesecake had the richness of a classic New York cheesecake but I was hoping for some more Thai tea flavor from it. The Thai tea shaved ice was not a favorite due to big chunks of ice, also not a fan of the nuts spread throughout it. The mochi waffle with icecream was fire though. I chose the Thai tea ice cream for mine and they both paired so well together. They also gave us some mochi waffles to go since we were celebrating a birthday

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    Meredith M.

    Please eat here. It's so good. The food is fresh, flavorful, and the staff are so friendly and attentive. Please don't keep it a secret!! The burnt ends are so good! The "mild" (one pepper) is a good approachable spicy flavor.

    Signature Shrimp Pad Thai
    James J.

    Really enjoyed the quiet ambiance and attentive service. The meal was delicious and served by friendly staff.

    Pad Se Ew with Shrimp

    Another great visit to this place! We tried something new, lotus chips, lotus shrimp, and the pad Se ew. All three dishes were delicious. Service is always very friendly here and family owned. If you are in the Katy area and looking for a good Thai restaurant place, this is a must visit for you!

    Ice cream

    The service was great. They are very welcoming and kept our drinks full! The food was amazing. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meal. We got the spring rolls, chicken satay, burnt ends pad thai, shrimp pad thai, basil chicken, and chicken fried rice. Everything was excellent and we have made the rounds of Thai places in Katy and Houston. Our only pause is the prices for the portion size. It was so delicious though that we didn't mind too much! Very excited to have this place move into our area! They also brought out some homemade coconut ice cream for the kiddos to try. It was delicious! The kids were huge fans too! It's not on the menu yet, but once it is - it's an amazing way to finish your meal!

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    Amazing service and the food is great. We will be back again. The ambiance is casual and laid back .

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