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    Emerald Thai Restaurant

    4.0 (187 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Seafood, Salad
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken and Broccoli with white rice and Thai Spring Rolls
    Anise S.

    This reminds me of a place you'd find off the beaten path. The interior isn't the greatest but it was clean. The service was ok, the waitresses weren't exactly friendly but they weren't rude either. The temperature of our entrees were vastly different, scalding hot and room temp. The food itself was overall good, tad too salty and decently portioned. Shareable sizes but small enough to eat on your own with maybe a bit of leftover.

    Thai Iced Tea
    Robin A.

    Food is delicious and fast! Quality ingredients and delicious combinations! Cool down with a Thai tea or heat up with some curry. They can make you happy! Service is polite and atmosphere is that of a local neighborhood joint. Classic Thai decorating and flare. This place has been a fave of ours for a few years. We will keep coming back!

    Oh no! :( Emerald was our favorite restaurant until tonight. We ordered at least once a week but I can't look at our food the same now. Tonight, we ordered Massaman Curry and Pad Prik. Excited to get home and eat, and we notice a concerning black thing in our food. Looks like a worm. :( There was nothing else in the Massaman curry that looked like this. I've noticed in the kitchen the cooks cooking with their shirts off and thought it was pretty unsanitary, but chalked it up to a culture situation that I didn't understand. Can't deny bugs in food. We feel pretty offput now and I don't think we'll be back.

    Vegetable fried rice
    Jay J.

    I was in the area and decided to check out this restaurant for lunch. The restaurant was empty considering they just opened for the day. I was seated immediately and ordered quickly. The restaurant is a family owned business and it gives you that quaint vibe. The food had a lot of flavor and spice. If you are not a fan of spice make sure to order mild. The only thing about my rice dish was the rice grains were a little over cooked for me. I do prefer more of a firmer rice but besides that the flavor and freshness was there. Another aspect that was a little bothersome was the floors of the restaurant seemed like they need to be updated. When I dine at a restaurant I inspect every part of the restaurant. I will visit the restaurant again but may takeout instead.

    Amgel wings
    Dianna S.

    Went out with a group of ladies last night and we had a blast! We tried and ate a variety of appetizers. The angel wings were definitely a nice starter. We also ordered chicken wings, fresh spring rolls and fried calamari. For entrees we had pad see ew, soup, pork spare ribs, steak, pad gai lan, fried shrimp, golden curry, massamam curry and shrimp plate. Pretty good but my friend said the shrimp lacked flavor. The service was excellent and our server was very patient with us. We had a large party. She did not automatically add in the tip which was nice. We tipped her well because she took very good care of us. Mixed feelings about the different dishes. Some were more tasty than others. The angel wings and steak as well as the pork ribs were the favs. The inside of the restaurant was clean and welcoming. It is small but inviting and the wonderful smells from the kitchen showcase the aromatics the chef is utilizing. There is plenty of parking in the strip mall. Will be back to this homey restaurant.

    Chicken, pineapple.
    Kontji A.

    Absolutely deliciously delectable! The owner is warm and welcoming. The place is cozy. The food is great! You have to try this place. You won't be let down.

    It says open at 1130. But not.
    Anna L.

    First of all the time is wrong on google. It opens at 1130. When I got there at 1115. I waited for 15 mins and guess what? It's still not open! Door locked and no one is answering. Seriously if you changed the time. Let the public know. Even the door says open at 1130. Super irritating.

    Omar E.

    My favorite Thai food place in Memphis!!! They have a huge selection of entrees to choose from. The service is great they know me by name and treat me like a friend!

    Grilled Chicken and Papaya Pog Pog. Rice is in the woven object

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    1 year ago

    Always taking Pad Thai to go! And it is always PERFECT!!! Service is amazing. Highly recommend to try their Pad Thai!

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    1 year ago

    Highly recommend Emerald Thai- this place has the BEST chicken fried rice I've ever had. They're super quick too!

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    11 months ago

    Great food! Everyone there know my order when I call. Friendly staff and I've never had anything bad from here. It's my 1x week spot.

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    2 years ago

    We had 2 beef and 1 chicken meal. The chicken was good. The beef was tough and not chewable.

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    1 year ago

    The worst spicy orange chicken I have ever try. I was no able to eat it. Wasted my money on this food. Trash.

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    2 years ago

    I've not had one dish I didn't enjoy from this place and the staff are friendly and helpful.

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    3 years ago

    We always eat here when we are in Memphis. Very friendly, food is great, and generous portions

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    4 years ago

    Delicious food and great service. Pad Thai was outstanding. I will definitely return.

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