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Glai Baan

4.6 (1.5k reviews)
ModerateThai
Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Shannon L.

WTH - what the heck. How could this be my 1st time here and found out it is food crack. Ok I'll get to that in a minute. It reminds me of a Thai food Tapas restaurant in which I want to give them all my coins to sample more dishes. The music is so perfect bobbing my head to the music. The atmosphere has me needing a lounge chair with ottoman to kick my feet back. 2 drinks the sun shower & a Thai ice tea both excellent. I enjoyed the patio which is gorgeous. The inside and patio mad cute & quaint. The food all 5 stars. My top favorite the dumplings & glass noodle shrimp, pork belly special. The service and customer service walking in the door welcoming and friendly. My server Bank (yes I verified that is his name) was sweet and awesome. Fluffy Grandma Recommends.

Grilled chicken
Wil L.

Came to Glai Baan for lunch. Service was super friendly and expedient. The dining room quickly filled up quickly and the server came over and said there was a special that was not on menu. It was a Japanese eggplant dish with minced pork and shrimp along with basil, lemongrass, garlic and onions. I'm glad we ordered this special, it was fantastic. We also ordered the grilled chicken, and Thai pork dumplings which were equally very tasty. The lunch ended with the Penang curry which was moderately spiced. I can eat spicy so some might find the curry a little too spicy. The entire place was very quaint with a small patio available. The main door was a little tricky to find as it's covered by vines and all you see is the door handle. Overall, great Thai food and and attentive service. Thank you.

Chicken pad Thai
Jasmine G.

Everything you've probably heard about this place is TRUE! Yes there's a wait, but OH is it worth it! There's a cute little bar they will direct your too next door with games and all kinds of drinks to choose from while you wait. The chicken skewers are an absolute can't miss I would order 6 type of appetizer. The pad Thai is authentic and a stale. The crab fried rice is elevated, packed with flavor and another can't miss item. Staff is incredibly friendly and the vibe inside is the perfect ambiance to enjoy authentic delicious food! Made a reservation for next time on our way out!

larb moo ($13) + kanom jeep ($12) - A table setting includes steamed dumplings with soy sauce in a bamboo steamer and a vegetable salad with cabbage and ground meat in a floral bowl.
Trung N.

The Internet loves Glai Baan which is precisely how I found myself here. Ngl, the reservation system is pretty invested - you call, leave the details of your desired reservation, and someone will call you back with some options. But do yourself a favor and make a resy otherwise you'll have to wait 1+ hours. The vibes were vibing and the playlist was banging. If you're an old person like me, I'd suggest sitting on the patio where it's not quite so loud lol. Of all the things we ordered, I liked the kanom jeep ($12) best. These are like shu mai - pork dumplings with scallions, ginger - but distinctly Thai in flavor. They tasted familiar, but not, and a really fun way to start the meal. We also shared the following: -larb moo ($13): minced pork, shallots, herbs, toasted rice + lime dressing -pad kee mao ($20): wide rice noodles, Chinese broccoli, mushroom, bamboo shoots, Thai basil + egg Both were very good versions of dishes I typically order from Thai restaurants. I do wish we ventured outside our comfort zones and tried something a little more off beat, but that can be saved for next time. While the meal was great, there were subtle nuisances that could have been better. The kanom jeep was room temp and could have used a little more heating. And the mango in the mango sticky rice was super not ripe. In any case, I love that Glai Baan exists where she lives. It's definitely worth a visit.

Nannaphat K.

Wowwww! I have heard about this place for so long and finally I had a chance to try it myself. As soon as you walk it, you gonna feel coming to see your bestie house ( Glaibaan means far away from home ) but for me, this place more like home away from home. The food is very delicious, the simple drink but so refreshing, the service is top notch. The atmosphere just reminding me the street food in small villages in Thailand (who have been in Thailand, you know what I'm talking na about) I couldn't say enough how much really enjoy the foods, the ambience and the service. You gotta come and try-- I'm sure you will love it! I will come back again soon.

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Nala K.

Amazing Thai restaurant with great service! It was amazing to see how well they flowed in the small space and how lively it was! We made reservations and when we got there it was pretty slow but soon after it filled up rather quick so make a reservation to ensure you have a seat! Food was amazing and so was their Thai tea. The flavors were so fresh, crisp and hit every taste bud! The colors were vibrant as well which made each dish look great, and the textures from soft and tender to crispy and crunchy were fantastic! We can't wait to go back!

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Alexandra S.

This was my third time at Glai Baan. I was in the area and looking to grab a solo dinner. Both times prior I was with others and had to navigate their voicemail-based reservation system (you literally call their number, listen to a long prompt that changes almost daily, and leave a voicemail indicating your preferred time slot then wait for a callback to see if it's available - not very efficient, in my opinion, and can make it hard to solidify plans quickly). I lucked out and got the parking spot right in front of the entrance, but other times I've had to park at the business next door and wait at the bar next door for my table to be ready (the host stand walkie talkies with their bartender to let you know when that is). Today, I walked in and was immediately sat at the small bar inside the restaurant. The bartender warmly greeted everyone who sat at the bar with a, "Welcome, my friend!" The inside of the restaurant is dimly lit. It feels curated yet homey. The plates and bowls remind me of something my late Filipino grandmother would have used to serve me a warm, home-cooked meal. Two of my favorite dishes are the pad kee mao (wide rice noodles) and panang curry (comes with braised beef). I got the latter today. My only qualm with this dish is that it doesn't come with as much curry sauce as I would like. For my appetizer, I tried the nua num tok (NY strip micro salad). It tasted very fresh and herbaceous, and the strip comes medium rare. If you don't like raw onions, don't get this dish! The bar seating is also very intimate and the seats are very high and uncomfortable, so it can make for a tight squeeze with other patrons. Be ready to make friends if you come solo!

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Caroline N.

This restaurant is single-handedly one of my favorite things about Arizona. After being told that this is the best high restaurant and all of Phoenix, I knew I had to check it out as a Thai food lover. I stopped by for the first time on a Thursday for lunch, planning this specifically because I heard it is extremely difficult to get a table for dinner especially on weekends. On their website, there is an option to make reservations: "Reservations accepted only for dinner service Lunch is first come first serve To make a reservation - call into the restaurant Monday - Friday before 5 PM and leave a message. We will call you back the next business day to go over availability. Reservations are for parties of 1-7 people The parking lot is small but wraps around the right side of the building and towards the back. The building is covered with greenery, so initially I was confused about where to enter, but the door is at the very front. Upon entering you will be greeted and hopefully seated. I opted to sit at a high table by the bar. Along with the delicious food I will describe later in this review, I was floored by the ambience. As someone with Southeast Asian heritage (but isn't Thai specifically), this restaurant felt like home away from home. I appreciated the purposeful chaos of all the trinkets and decor in general. They probably shared cultural and elements like wooded sculptures, cups and China from Thailand (I looked at where they were made on the bottom), pictures of the former King, etc. my waiter he even told me that while they are not all family, many live together as roommates and go on trips together. That sounds pretty much like family to me, which adds to the genuine warmth of the place. While waiting for my food and in between bites, I would savor both the delicious flavors and cozy atmosphere. I ordered the: - Kanom jeeb (steamed Meat Shop pork dumplings/ scallion/ginger ginger soy) - Thai Tea - Pad Thai with crispy pork +$2 (rice noodle/ egg/ peanuts/ bean sprout tofu) On a separate visit where I brought someone else, we ordered Kao pad pu (crab fried rice / egg) Wow. Everything was perfect. Filled with flavor. Delicious. Well-portioned. Pad thai was tangy and saucy. Fried rice was savory with fresh crab. Thai tea had a strong and intricate flavor profile. As expected and beyond. Overall I cannot recommend a restaurant in Phoenix more. Despite being a Yelp Elite in the Phoenix community, I don't go out to eat much, as I only want to spend money if it's worth it. This place is beyond worth your month and time to experience.

Pad Kee mao
Chad C.

Updating my review based on their reservation system and customer service since my last visit. I called Wednesday, December 17th for a reservation on January 3rd. I called back on Saturday, December 20th and left another message since I received no response. I didn't receive a call back until Tuesday, December 23rd to tell me that there wasn't availability at the time I requested. I have a few issues...first, it took 6 days to call me back, and this is their only way to request a table. Their website and answering machine state they will call back in 1 business day. Second, they didn't really seem to care at all and offered no apology for this. It's fine if there is no availability, but to make people wait nearly a week to get an answer causes those people to miss out on reserving other restaurants. Overall, I just don't understand the reason for the archaic reservation system, especially when the restaurant doesn't abide by their own system and call back in a reasonable time. Cheers, I will go enjoy somewhere else rather than wait a week to find out if I'm able to eat here. It's not right to make customers call multiple times without a response in a reasonable amount of time.

#YelpElite #Yelp #Thai - Thai menu from Glai Baan with dishes like papaya salad, crab salad, grilled chicken, and various noodle soups, emphasizing street food and snacks.
Frank F.

Visited Glai Baan while in Phoenix. The atmosphere was cozy and intimate, and the service was warm and genuinely welcoming from the moment we walked in. Dan, the owner, greeted and seated us himself, setting the tone with heartfelt hospitality. It's hard to believe this charming space was once a 1954-era Dairy Queen -- the transformation is impressive and full of character. We tried several of the Thai dishes thoughtfully curated by Cat, Dan's partner and a Bangkok native -- each one soulful, beautifully balanced, and packed with authentic flavor. Overall, an absolute gem and a spot I'd return to without hesitation. Saluti

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Jay S.

Probably one of the best restaurants I have been to in the entire country so far, because the dishes got so much flavor, on top of not being exuberantly expensive. My partner and I put our names down at 5pm at the door on a Saturday, and finally got seated at 6:30pm, and the experience was overall very worth it in my opinion. Beginning with the yum woon sen, which contained glass noodle, minced pork, shrimp, herbs, and lime dressing, the flavor was potently defined by the herbs and lime dressing, which was exactly what I had expected. Even though the portion wasn't huge, it was a great starter for our next few dishes. The mackarel fried rice was out of this world. However they made it, it worked very well, because the flavor was just on point. I didn't actually need the sauce given on the side of the dish, because the rice itself was just too good. Then the pad thai was pretty good as well, even if it didn't contain enough tamarind, because normally in similar settings, there'd be too much palm sugar, and it wasn't the case here, as the dish only had some level of sweetness and it wasn't overwhelming. Finally, the mango sticky rice, which honestly is one of my favorite desserts of all time, was as good as I imagined it to be. The mango pieces were sweet and soft, and the rice was coated very well within the coconut milk. For those that want to visit here, I recommend doing some very good planning in order to eat at a reasonable time. It worked out for me because I went there at 5pm when I wasn't even hungry, and then left and handled some other business and then returned to the restaurant with a table ready for me. Anyway, strongly recommended!

Grilled Chicken
Susan Z.

Papaya Salad - very fresh, light, delicious! Not spicy at all. Grilled chicken - wow this was phenomenal! Perfectly seared/charred and marinaded. The sauce that it came with elevated the appetizer even more. Chicken was super fresh and tender. This was the star of our lunch, hands down! Pad Kee Mao - had a bit of the breadth of the wok, rice noodles didn't stick together at all. Everything was fresh and delicious. No complaints. Overall a solid and authentic Thai restaurant in Phoenix. The only other thing to call out is that service is a bit slow. It took 45 minutes before our food first came out, starting with the papaya salad. The entire lunch took almost 2 hours because the wait for food was long. However, service was wonderful as folks were polite and helpful with recommending dishes.

Salted Crab Papaya Salad
Helen H.

We arrived at 3:00pm, before heading to the airport. Since we were in between mealtimes, it wasn't too busy. After we parked, we weren't sure where the entrance was. The door was covered in vines. The interior is dark, but we chose to sit outside instead. It was vibrant with greenery around. The yum het tod, tempura oyster mushrooms, with shallots and herbs were indeed yum. They were flavorful and crispy. Not sure if the salted crab added anything to the papaya salad. The spice level was good, but I wished the papaya was thinner. Lastly, we had the ka na moo grob- Chinese broccoli with crispy pork belly, son in law egg and rice. It was comforting. This was the best meal we had while in Arizona. It may be partly attributed to us missing Asian food.

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Do they serve alchol?

Yes! Their drinks are amazing!

Do they have air conditioning?

Yes, inside.

Is this establishment free of MSG?

Yes it is free of MSG!

Are there heaters on the patio?

Yes there are

No one answers the phone. How can I make reservations for tomorrow night?

This place is one of the most popular spots (locals & visitors) for dinner (food and drinks). If they don't answer the phone, it's (probably) a polite way decline your request. Also, reservations are normal a couple of weeks in advance. Hint: if you… Read more

Do they offer takeout?

Yes!

Are there any more vegan options I'm only seeing the chive rice cake on the menu?

Yes! We asked our waitress and she was able to tell us what could be make vegan. The fried mushrooms were vegan and amazing, the rice cakes were vegan, and then I got the vegan drunken noodles for my meal, I can't remember the exact name but they… Read more

Are they open Christmas day?

Do they take reservations?

Yes...for parties of 5 or more. It is on their website. If you have less than 5, just put in your name and walk around the corner to Rewind Bar...Have a few drinks there and just check in from time to time for when your table is ready.

Any vegan options?

Yes, I'm vegan and they have accommodated with any of the dishes I have requested. Be sure to specify that you do not want fish or oyster sauce and you're good to go!

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