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    Folk Thai Kitchen

    3.7 (30 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Pad See Ew with tofu
    Mag T.

    Yumm!! Came in and made a to go order. Everything was packed with care and foolproof to not spill. I ordered the side of egg rolls, pad see ew with tofu, and a side of the panang curry. Everything was great except the curry was overly salty! I ordered everything spicy and it was the perfect amount.

    Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken.
    David M.

    I'm staying downtown, I seemingingly missed the closing bell for when everything closes. They are open til 9 and the guy was super nice even it less than an hour before closing. I order the pineapple rice with chicken medium spicy and he says 10 min so I get moving. Made it back to my hotel. It was well contained + styrofoam and still piping hot. You guys, this is the best pineapple rice with chicken that I have ever had. The spice is not siracha but tastes great with all the other flavors going on. It tastes like they spend all day crafting it and it took 10 min. The spice is not overbearing, it's not greasy/oily either. It's perfect! I was going to save half for my trip tomorrow but I don't think I can it's that good. Thank you guys! You made my night!

    Pineapple Fried Rice
    Vy T.

    We stopped by here because our car was parked in the garage across the street and we were hungry and craving Thai. Absolute GEM! Our server was super sweet and sat us right away, drinks came out right after. Service was overall quick! The ambiance was peaceful and very private as we were the only ones for the first half of our meal. We got the egg rolls, FIRE! 9.5/10! They came piping hot with a yummy sweet chili dipping sauce. I got a Thai tea and my husband got a Perrier. I really liked the Thai tea, definitely a 9.5/10! I got the Tom Yum shrimp, I loved it! 9.5/10, one of my favorite ones out of the 20+ restaurants I've tried over the years! My husband got the pineapple fried rice, he gave it a 8/10, he said it was good! I also got the mango sticky rice to go and it was divine! 10/10, I'll be back just for that!

    Beef and tofu pad thai
    Jennifer W.

    This location in downtown has been known to be the go to for Thai food, despite for change in names and possibly owners the past few years. I visited this place again today for the first time since the pandemic and was first surprised with the modern interior in comparison to its past state. When we first arrived, we were the only customers in sight, so we received some good attention in taking orders and our appetizers/drinks. Once the place became crowded, I was impressed that they still consistently paid attention to our needs and made sure we were able to finish our business lunch efficiently. The food came to the table fast, in large quantities and was very tasty. I ordered the classic pad Thai and asked for a combination of beef and tofu and was surprised that they didn't turn down the order as other places might have due to complexity. Along with the pad Thai, I ordered Thai tea and a mango sticky rice for the table. Both were delicious and good portions. The Thai tea was a bit overly sweet, but that might just be me. The reason for the four stars instead of five is because the price for thai food appears to be increasing at rapid speed, and the pad Thai was somewhat sticking together. Otherwise, great meal experience in downtown and a good place to go if you're in a rush to eat or for business meetings.

    I really wanted to like this place, but my recent experience was beyond unacceptable. I ordered the basil fried rice, which looked great at first, but halfway through, I found a ROACH. Yes, a roach. I'm absolutely disgusted. I didn't pay for "extra protein."  I told the staff, and while they didn't charge me for the meal, their reaction was almost as unsettling as the roach itself. They didn't seem shocked or apologetic, which makes me wonder how often this happens. Cleanliness is key in a restaurant, and if they can't keep their kitchen roach-free, I dread to think what else is going on back there. I won't be coming back, and I seriously recommend others think twice before eating here. What a shame.

    Dinning area
    Jaime F.

    packed during lunch but definitely worth the wait. oh i will come back again and again till i eat every thing on the menu. that's my new year's resolution i likeded it! the cream cheese rolls are the best app i have had in a long time @folkthaikitchen please make these available in orders of 12

    Lunch
    Gloria M.

    Located downtown. Food is generally good but, as with everything, prices went up. However, it's a treat for me when I'm craving yellow curry. You still get a cup of soup and mini eggroll as an appetizer. Service is great eventhough there are days this place stays busy. Tunnel access as well, convenient fir those scorching summer days or those rainy mess days. Place is maintained pretty clean.

    Kristin H.

    Absolutely delicious, fast and service is top notch! Most of our table samples the different rice fried rice dishes and one person ordered noodles. We had a variety of spice lovers and everyone agreed it was just the right amount of spice for them. When we sat down we were served a small cup of soup and a crunchy spring roll. I cannot stress enough on how awesome the service was - we were done eating and back to work within an hour while feeling like we actually had a good sit down lunch.

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    The coconut soup was very delightful and very good customer service. They also have a little grocery store attached to it.

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    We went there only to find the lights were turned off and no one was home. I believe they are permanently shut down

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    Third or fourth visit, trying new entrees, enjoyed them all , will definitely return , New and great for downtown Houston

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    This spot is a great option for casual, modernized Thai food as they are a notch above some other…read moreplaces in town. They have that street food vibe as a well representation of their name, Rim Tanon, which means roadside. With dedicated parking that fills up quick during peak times, it may be difficult to locate parking as it is shared with a few other restaurants and the spaces are quite tight. We tried their appetizers including Salmon Rolls (flavorfully packed with cream cheese, salmon, and spinach in a crispy shell and loving that actually spicy mayo on the side), Thai Style Jerky (deep fried and sun dried marinated pork and beef served with sticky rice rolls and side spicy tamarind sauce, a bit too dry/chewy), Fried Tofu (perfect little triangles, so good by itself or with the side sweet and sour sauce with crushed peanuts), Chive Pancake (deep fried and chive packed triangles with a slight chew to it, great by itself or with it's spicy soy sauce companion). As for the mains, the Spicy Seafood Fried Rice is a good value as it was loaded with all sort of fruits of the sea (shrimp, squid, and mussel), with prominent lemongrass and kaffir lime aroma, but a bit wet or moist for a fried rice dish, the Crabmeat Omelet is served with a nice portion of lump crabmeat where you can taste the flavor of the seafood and add sriracha to liking, and the Beef Pad See Ew is made appetizing with wok charred flat rice noodles along with a savory blend of soy sauce, Chinese broccoli and egg. The portion size is alright and filling for a moderately hungry individual, though it would've been even better a tad bigger for those coming in hangry. I'll be back for more when I'm craving some modern Thai food and especially want to try their curry dishes. Service was quick and efficient, attentive to refills on drinks and friendly!

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