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Erawan Thai - Authentic Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine First Impressions & Ambiance Erawan Thai has turned into one of my reliable comfort spots when I'm craving fresh, flavorful Thai dishes in a laid-back setting. This unassuming gem is tucked inside McThai Center, with a warm atmosphere that feels both casual and special. The decor is charming, featuring a traditional Thai-style wooden hut as a focal point, glass-covered tables, and classic Thai motifs. Every table is stocked with Sriracha, hoisin sauce, and chili paste so you can customize your meal to your taste. Service can run a little slow, but it's clear everything is prepared fresh to order, which is worth the extra few minutes. What We Ordered & Our Thoughts Crab Rangoon Crispy, golden, and shaped into delicate flower-like pockets. The filling leans more toward cream cheese than crab, so expect a sweeter bite. Pro tip: mix the shredded cabbage and carrot garnish into the sweet and sour sauce that comes on the side--it's surprisingly good and brightens everything up. Rating: 3.5/5 Tom Yum Soup (#20, Chicken, Small Size) The broth is bright and aromatic, layered with lemongrass, ginger, cilantro, and lime. It comes with plenty of tender chicken and chunky vegetables that make it feel hearty without being heavy. This is one of the dishes I've come to count on--always comforting and consistently flavorful over multiple visits. Rating: 4/5 Thai Fried Rice (#58, Pork, Spice Level 2) This dish has become a personal go-to. The rice is perfectly cooked--fluffy and never mushy--with tender pork and crisp vegetables. There's a subtle sweetness that balances beautifully with the mild spice. Tip: Add a fried egg on top (not mixed in). It takes the dish to the next level. Rating: 4.5/5 Pad Thai (#50, Beef) Visually appealing, but the flavor didn't quite match the presentation. The noodles were too al dente (borderline crunchy), and the beef was just okay. Next time, I'd go with shrimp or chicken instead, or ask for the noodles cooked a bit softer. Rating: 2.7/5 (rounded up to 3/5) Basil Pork A solid dish that's absolutely worth the price. It's filling, with plenty of fresh basil in every bite and lots of tender pork. The only drawback is it can get a bit oily at the bottom, so have extra rice ready to balance it out. Rating: 3/5 Menu Variety & Pricing Erawan offers an extensive selection of Thai and Vietnamese classics, including curries, stir-fries, soups, and noodle dishes. Most entrees range from $10-$20 depending on portion size and protein. Portions are generous and often leave you with leftovers. Final Verdict Erawan Thai has quickly become one of my go-to spots for dishes I can count on--especially the pork Thai fried rice and tom yum soup. Whether you're craving a comforting bowl of broth or a plate of flavorful rice, it's a reliable place with consistent quality and great value. What I Love: * Authentic flavors, especially in the soups and fried rice * Cozy decor with thoughtful cultural touches * Fair prices and generous portions * The fried egg upgrade is a must-try * The sweet and sour sauce with the rangoon is perfect What Could Improve: * Some dishes (like the Pad Thai) could use a little more finesse (softer noodles and a different protein) * A bit of oiliness in certain stir-fries * Service can be slow, but it's because everything is cooked to order Overall Rating: 4/5 A great spot for comforting Thai soups, flavorful rice dishes, and a relaxed, authentic experience.
Everything clicking on all cylinders tonite. Out three top shared Thom Kha, Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai, Mango Chicken, Mala beans (over spiced). All 5*. We keep coming and keep being satisfied.
Five stars alllllll the way! Service was on point! The food was amazing. A hidden gem in Columbus. I always gotta make sure I stop by when I'm visiting my family here! Love it!
First time trying this little hole in the wall on the east side. I've heard a lot about how good the food is so I jumped on the chance when I was in that part of town. The restaurant is small but nice. The guy who took my order was friendly. I decided to order it as takeout but it was a dining room that I would feel comfortable dining in at another time. They have a long table set up down the center which would be great for a small group or large My choice today was a couple of orders of fresh spring rolls, chicken pad Thai (spice level 3), and a Szechuan beef stir fry. I loved everything except the fresh spring rolls. I wouldn't order them again. They have a large menu of items to choose from so I could see myself coming back again and again. Bottom line: DELICIOUS!
The customer service here is above and beyond what I've had in the longest time. It's a small restaurant but very busy when we went for a Sunday evening dinner. We had a variety of food: pineapple fried rice (I asked for a vegetarian version), red curry with chicken, red curry with vegetables, pad see ewe. All the food was very flavorful and if you need more spiciness they provide spices at the table. Also we forgot my daughter's water bottle and the owner rushed out to make sure we had it. I am so grateful!
I am a new fan of this local Asian cuisine restaurant. They have excellent Thai and Vietnamese options. We started with the steamed dumplings which with a little chili sauce would've been my favorite dish of the meal but they're yummy either way. I ordered the drunken noodles with beef and a #4 spice. The noodles were so good and tasted authentically homemade. My friend ordered the pad Thai with chicken which was also delicious and not mushy like some I've had before. My only complaint is that it wasn't as spicy as I would've like for a 4 out of 5 spice level. Our server was kind and provided suggestions. The restaurant is mid seized and causal but I'll definitely be eating here again.
I think this restaurant is just not for me. The first time we went I tried the basil chicken stir fry, which is what I always order at a Thai restaurant I try for the first time. I didn't like it, so I tried a slightly different version this time and I didn't care for it either. It has a high heat level, but still seemed tasteless and a little fermented? Even the fried bananas I got for dessert were flavorless. I give up, I will just go elsewhere for Thai food. At least the server was nice.
Delicious hot, tangy, lemony soup on a cold day- Tom ka is the way to go. It always hits the spot. Also grabbed pad see ew to go.
This unassuming hole in the wall is known to serve some pretty amazing Thai food. The interior had a classic, old fashioned vibe with wooden chairs and a long dining hall style table in the center. They have plenty of indoor seating options but it does fill up around dinner time. Take out is also available! The crab rangoons were very crispy on the outside and filled with a creamy mixture of crab meat inside. It was a good app to share and start with. It also comes with a sweet sauce to dip. The Tom yum talay was a spicy seafood soup with mushroom. The soup came with lots of mussels, squid, and shrimp. I got 3/5 spice and it had a little kick at the end. The broth was a little on the sweeter side and missing the sourness that I was expecting. It does cost a lot more than other soups but the portion was also very big. The pad see eaw was very flavorful! The spice level (3/5) was definitely enough for me and the Chinese broccoli added a nice texture. The noodles were a little too soft but still had some chewiness to it. You can choose your protein so I chose the chicken and it was tender. The portion was big enough to share as well. Service is a bit slow since they are a mom and pop shop and there is only one person cashing out and serving, but the server was very friendly. Gratuity(18%) is also automatically included to the bill! I don't think I would travel far to try it again but overall a good place to try if you're in the mood for spicy food and on the Southside!
Definitely lose the touch of Thai food, other than thai panang curry which is good, everything else is nothing tasted like Thai. Great service and the appetizer plate is good.
Great service and food. We had fresh spring rolls with shrimp and pork. A side of egg fried rice Pork laab Tom khe soup Wonton soup Beef lomein Soy milk Coca cola. Delicious
4 years ago
Ordered a combo plate of Phad Thai noodles. It's been years since I have had some good Thai food and I was surprised to find this place near home. I will definitely be back! So many interesting things on the menu. This is the Phad Thai combo plate that I ordered. The menu says that it has chicken, beef, shrimp, squid and fish balls. I think they call scallops fish balls. I did not see or taste. any squid in my order. You can choose from 1 to 5 for spice level. I ordered 4 out of 5 and it was just right for my tastes. It was delicious. The menu price for this was $14.99. But my bill was $19.19 which included the tax and surcharge. If you dine in they add an 18% surcharge. FYI. There is no mention of this surcharge anywhere on the menu or posted anywhere on the wall. From my observation it appears that their take out option is the most popular way to order. There was only 4 guests dining in when I ordered at 2:30 pm on a Tuesday. I just prefer the dine in experience. read more
3 years ago
Sticky manggo rice without Manggo ?? really kidding me right ! i come for this manggo and rhey should tell me there is no manggo ! i guess nobody care rhe quality of foods and Customer satisfaction here in america , Wel the run the bussiness long enough to not car its bad or good review ! watchout the gratuite they charge into your bill without asking you ! read more
I usually go to Bangkok Groceries and Restaurant but they are closed on Mondays so my friend and I decided to try Erawan. I have heard great things about this place and Erawan did not disappoint! I came around 7:30 PM on Monday and almost all the tables were full. We walked up to the counter and they directed us to an empty table. After we ordered, the food came pretty fast too! The server was so funny and friendly. On the menu, you can pick how spicy you want your food. Ranking from "coward, careful, adventure, to native Thai." I ordered the Chicken Tom Yum Soup, small size and "adventure" spicy. You can definitely taste that it is spicy but the spice wasn't overwhelming at all. The soup was very flavorful and full of veggies. Only a few pieces of chicken though. I also got the Fried Pork Dumplings. I was pleasantly surprised how delicious it was! I love the hints of ginger in the dumplings. Just a tiny bit too oily. For my main meal, I ordered the Chicken Drunken Noodles and had "adventure" spicy. Again, you can taste the spice but it wasn't to the point where I need to keep drinking water. The noodles were very good and flavorful! My only complaint was that all the ingredients kind of all just mushed together into a blob. But overall very good! Will definitely come back! read more
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Took a trip from the NW side of Columbus to have a meal for Dad's Day. While we did order a few other Thai and Vietnamese items, these Vietnamese fresh "summer" rolls were pretty darn amazing. Plump and fresh tasting, with decently sized shrimp and a chicharron type of crunchy pork pieces, plus a savory peanut nuom moc dipping sauce, I can't remember having rolls like these before n Cbus. If the restaurant were closer by I'd be ordering these weekly. read more
5 years ago
We ordered Erawan for the first time last night instead of Bangkok (which is our regular spot). First impressions are everything, right? So here is my review: Flavors were good. Service was good. But... -Too many onions in all their dishes! The soup and curry were onion + other ingredients. -Baby carrots? Cmon, cut up some carrots! -We ordered 2 sticky rices with our meal. The first sticky rice had a LONG BLACK HAIR in it. I picked it out and shrugged it off to being something that happens and I didn't want it to ruin my experience because I wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, we opened the second sticky rice and I saw something else black that wasn't a hair so I looked closer and I found some sort of winged insect. At this point I was grossed out enough to never eat here again and to write a review as a cautionary tale to whoever considers eating here. Do yourself a favor and go to the Bangkok. You won't be disappointed. read more
We went here for dinner around 7:30 on a Saturday night. There wasn't that many customers. It's a small restaurant. We were seated right away and we were a group of 8 people. Soon as we were seated we were notified that the regular servers were on vacation. The servers at the time we went were all covering for the regular servers. So keeping that in mind, the service we received wasn't terrible. Our orders were mixed up with another table. We ordered 2 Tom Yum soup for appetizer and one came right away but the other took maybe about 15 minutes to come. When we did get the 2nd soup, it was the wrong one. We received soup that was supposed to be for another table. So we waited another 15 minutes to get our 2nd soup. The appetizers and the entrees did not come with any utensils to serve the food with. We had to ask for the utensils separately. However, the food was delicious! Like I stated, we ordered Tom Yum soup with chicken for appetizer. They were very generous with the meat in the soup. For entrees we ordered chicken and shrimp Pad-See-Ew and chicken Pa-Nang Curry. Both were delicious and very flavorful. We also ordered Thai iced tea, which was great. Overall, everything that we had was delicious!! I would definitely go here again, but maybe in the future I will do take out instead of dinning in. read more
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Uhm wow! New favorite Thai place. We went on a super cold Sunday night and the restaurant was almost empty, though several people came in to pick up takeout while we were there. Interior-- adorable and authentic. Service? Attentive and pleasant. Food? Delicious and authentic. The Pho did not disappoint, though the Brisket Pho didn't really seem like brisket to us. The Tom Kha was also awesome. I LOVE that they offer large portions of their soup. Get a hotpot size. Just do it. I ate the Tom Kha for 3 days for lunch a couple weeks ago, and I could eat it again tomorrow. The Bangkok egg rolls were interesting, just slightly gamey for my taste, but still tasted very authentic and we still ate them all. The crab rangoons are a little creamier on the inside than normal-- not sure if I liked them better or not, but it was nice to have a change and I didn't like them less than usual. The Thai tea is a little pricey at $5 for a small glass, but it was sooooooo goooood, we had to stop ourselves from ordering 2 more. The menu at this place is so extensive that it's almost overwhelming. I can't wait to go back and try more dishes! They have dishes that I had never even heard of before, including so many new-to-me soups! Way more options than any other local Thai spot I have been to, and the experience overall was chef's kiss. read more
The food here is phenomenal. Reasonable pricing and very large portions. Hands down the best tom yum soup I had in a long time. So very flavorful! Most of the food is served family style, so each dish can easily feed 2-3 people. The location is kind of like a diamond in the rough. In the future, I would opt for carry out. There are four levels of spice: 1 is coward, 2 is careful, 3 is adventurous, and 4 is native Thai. To be honest, if you are into really spicy food, native Thai to us was not that spicy at all, so you might want to up the spice level. I ordered the pad see eaw rice noodle as a combo with chicken, beef, and shrimp. The entree was good, but I thought it could have definitely had more spice as I ordered the adventurous spice level. They do have chili flakes and sriracha on the table though. What took away from our group meal, though, was the service. We were told the usual workers were on vacation; therefore, a few other servers were helping out. We had ordered two tom yum soups, one came out earlier than the other... and the other did not come out for another 20 minutes, so by then one side of the table had eaten and the other side had not. Also, there was a difference in how it was served. The first hotpot did not have the flame going, so the soup quickly got cold. In between, we were also served a seafood tom yum soup, which we did not order. After mentioning that it was not our food, they waited 15 minutes prior to taking it away to the actual table who ordered it. I did not like that, because even though we did not touch the food, others might have been mistaken and has gone into it already. read more
So glad we got take out from this place! I had heard it was really good authentic Thai food. After trying a few items, I would have to agree. We lived in seattle for 6.5 years so had a lot of Thai food over the years. One thing I absolutely loved about this place was how the pad thai did not taste sugary. A lot of times Thai restaurants add sugar because that's what they think Americans like. This was a nice savory pad thai with chicken. I do think it was lacking a bit of acidity... maybe needed more tamarind? As far as other items, spring rolls were delicious and nicely fried. They included minced pork and shrimp. The tom kha soup was sooo good. Tasted rich and flavorful yet not heavy at the same time. The spicy garlic eggplant was indeed quite spicy. Had a fiery kick to it despite only ordering a 3 out of 4. Our lips were burning! And then lastly the see eaw noodles was good (loved the sauce) but the beef had a slight sweetness to it which isn't my preference. Would definitely order again. Everything we got was either good or great, and felt authentic. It's an excellent value as well... all of this was under $60 with tip and will last the two of us about 3 meals! They're also very friendly. The nicest woman took my order over the phone and greeted me as I went to pick it up. read more
6 years ago
I was planning to stop by Bangkok Grocery & Restaurant, but then discover there is another Thai restaurant down the street and decide to give it a try. The interior is not too big, but it packed with variety of Thai theme décor. There is no designated server, as the owner take care of both dine in customer and take out order. Even though it get busy at time, the owner still stop by periodically to check in with us. Be mindful of how many dishes you ordering, as the portion is huge. My favorite will be the Pad Thai, which is also my go to whenever I go to a Thai restaurant. As far as for the spiciness, I would recommend to get at least the lowest level. Otherwise, most of the dishes are tend to the sweet side. I would not said this will be my favorite Thai restaurant. But it is a good experience to explore another mom and pop places, with extensive menu, generous portion, and nice owner. read more
I come to Erawan Thai often since I work literally right next door to them. I literally only have to walk a few steps to get there. What I like about Erawan is that their food is authentic Thai. From the Pho Bac to the clear noodle soup and all the dishes you feel like your in Thailand. The food makes you feel like your having their home dishes. It is truly made well, I cannot say one dish I've tried there is bad. I loved the Pad Thai, drunken noodles and papaya salad. Everything is just made so great. When they make the soup you can hear the food being prepared. When I go into a restaurant I like that full experience, of tasting hearing, seeing and smelling everything. If you want maybe some of the best Thai food in Columbus try Erawan, the reviews don't give the restaurant the justice it deserves. It really does make you feel like your getting the full Thai experience here. read more
3 years ago
Just moved here and have been looking for an authentic, and amazing (duh) Thai place . I found it here! The family that runs this place is so sweet too and honestly, I'm a bi weekly Thai ordering kinda gal and this hits the spot. 5/5! read more
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Perfect little spot for a large weekend bowl of Tom Kha and sticky rice with a side of their new salt spicy chicken wings . Jerky is always super tasty . The Tom yum soup is consistently delicious as well ! read more
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Found it through popular reviews. I must say that you should try at least once, it was far from my side of the town but i still drove all the way for 40 mins to enjoy this nice little restaurant. It is not a date place but more like somewhere you would appreciate a authentic cuisines read more
3 years ago
Erawan Thai is one of the best Thai restaurants in Columbus. It has some great food but there were some issues with it. The service was pretty good this time. It's a family owned restaurant. This is kind of worth going to but you have to go the right time. I had the eggplant with tofu, which sounded good. It's about $10, which is okay because it's a pretty big portion. This comes with a choice of protein. It also has a spice level. The spicier the better, as long as you can handle it though. It tasted like it was spicy, but the eggplant was kind of icky. The rest of the food was better if not outstanding. It came with tofu that was neither crispy or soft, but somewhere in between. The meal seems like it could have cooked longer. It sucked because the food looked so great. Since the food was so hot, water was needed pretty often. If you like Thai you should go to Erawan Thai. It has some great food when you get lucky enough. The food is kind of a crap shoot but still give it a try. read more
5 years ago
EXCELLENT!!!! We've been to Thailand is this Every but as good as any place we ate it while actually in country - The ocean pineapple fried rice is truly authentic, gigantic, and incredibly flavorful. Also REALLY recommend the Singapore noodles - SO YUMMY read more
3 years ago
Cute little Thai place - authentic charm and good portions! Quick to make food and it was a breeze ordering in the restaurant to go! read more
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Having lived in Thailand for two years, I can vouch for the authenticity of this restaurant. Pad see eew was always my "test" dish to see if the place was any good. Erawan passed with flying colors! Decent som tam shrimp soup and the chix satay was awesome and humongous! Be sure to get some Thai tea and then check out the Thai grocery down the street. read more
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The smell of basil, oil and garlic permeates on the immediate opening of the front door. Sawadee Ka. (proper way to say hello - feminine. Sawadee Khrup for proper masculine greeting of hello) The east side has it right. Erawan Thai, Asian Grocery and down the road even further is Bangkok restaurant and grocery. This truly is authentic Thai. Lets call refugee road, Thailand. I have eaten many times here and haven't got a chance to review then came today, Veterans day. My cravings for my moms Thai food was real. Maybe it was the honoring of my father's service during the Vietnam war that triggered the cravings or just me missing my moms cooking. Either way, I am weeks away until they come back to Ohio to visit with us so I needed a quick fix until then. Sorry, I digress, back to the food. I ordered my regular. Thai iced tea, thai beef jerky and papaya salad (with peanuts and spicy please). The Thai beef was crispy on the outside with a dark golden color and chewy at the bite. It had a dry sweet and spicy rub sprinkled on it. Yummy!!! Cool it down with some sticky rice and Som Tom. Papaya shredded with tomatoes, chilis and peanuts topped with a sweet and sour dressing. Napping does come afterwards so be prepared when ordering. Ha. My husband whom has a spicy palate himself ordered the Thai Hot wings. I snuck a few and boy was I glad to. They were perfectly breaded and deep fried, topped with a sweet and spicy sauce that didn't over power the chicken wing but gave it a saucy kick. Not too spicy though. My husband also ordered the Thai Pad Nar. Wide noodles with broccoli (leaves and stems) shrimp and a dark Thai gravy mixed with some fried egg and several chilies since he is a spicy guy. My Thai iced tea was bold and sweet. Enough to wet my mouth for more and more spice. Thank you Erawan Thai for being open on this Veterans day (all other Thai places were closed in observance of this day). In honor of you being open, I give you my review. Thank you! read more
I walked out of here a few days ago, carrying a doggie bag and thinking "Damn I'd really gotten my money's worth". I got a good portion of food for only $8.95 plus tax. In fact there was so much food that I had another meal and a snack later on. It's a great value! Anyone that's had great Pad Thai will understand the intricate mix of flavors that make this dish wonderful. The slight sweetness, the burn (I like spicy), the subtle flavors of the cilantro, peanut, egg, lime, the "chew" of the rice noodles and the crunch of bean sprouts all come together to make it a very satisfying meal. Erawan Thai's version is not the absolute best I've ever had but it's still very good. It was noticeably sweeter than any other I've had. I might have had them put in less sugar but added more egg and bean sprouts. Just my thoughts... The server was polite and helpful with just the right amount of check backs. The restaurant itself is casual dining, nothing fancy. It looked clean too. Their menu looked pretty extensive with quite a few things I'd never seen before so I'm definitely interested in trying out some other things they offer. read more
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3589 Refugee Rd
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