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Iyara Thai Cuisine

4.4 (214 reviews)
ModerateThai, Buffets
Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Casual
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Happy hour specials

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Mini tacos
Daisy C.

The service is very nice abs helpful. Food is delicious too. The restaurant atmosphere is cozy. Good for date night or friends hang out.

Cynthia E.

Really enjoyed my time here! My partner always raves about the Tom Yum soup. Even though I didn't get to try it, I thought the quality and service was good here. Staff was very friendly and attentive and atmosphere was nice and quiet. It was Valentine's day and they had a valentine's special. I ended up going with the yellow curry, which wasn't bad. I had a medium spice level and that was decently spicy. They added bamboo, but they went a bit much on the bamboo, so it was kind of overwhelming and took over the potato and carrot chunks. So that there was maybe 4 chunks of potato. I know that's kind of picky, but I love potatoes and was kind of let down when I only saw a few pieces. Overall, the meal was still delicious though! We also ended up getting the mango sticky rice, which was really good. There was a sweet sauce on top that I really enjoyed. We will probably be back!

Free taco
Kadejuah A.

Free taco and $5 appetizers 4 to 7 on the weekend for dine in. Empty on a Thursday evening. Fast service

Our whole order
Doc Ev E.

We ordered again and the Panang curry and veggie samosas were very flavorful. Chili paste eggplant w the tofu was excellent. Ordered all mild and even my parents found it not spicy

Crispy Crab Puffs (7)
SD M.

While driving down Eldridge St. in Houston, I found myself craving Thai food and came across this spot. It's cute from the outside, and as soon as you walk in, you're warmly welcomed by both the waitress and waiter. Once seated, they were quick with drink orders and attentive throughout service was impeccable...For food, I ordered my go to Tom Kha Kai, along with the crab wontons from their happy hour menu. The Tom Kha had a lighter, more watery base than the rich coconut flavor I'm used to. I know this can vary by region, so it wasn't bad, just not my personal preference...The cream cheese crab wontons were decent and nicely presented. They also served a complimentary appetizer, which was a fun surprise, a taco shaped fried wonton wrapper filled with cabbage and their house dressing...Overall, if you're looking for a quick Thai bite with excellent service, this place works. I'm giving it 3.5 out of 5 not because it's bad, but because the flavors didn't quite match what I personally look for. For what it is, it's solid. -- Pilgrim Sojourner

Khao Soi
Jarek M.

Good food with spicy ending :) Service and ambience: Clean and organised restaurant. The menu was easy to navigate and offered good selection of traditional dishes as well as options that are not on every Thai restaurant menu. Our server was friendly and helpful. Food and drinks: We ordered two appetisers and two mains. - Appetisers: the chicken spring rolls had very nice filling and were well seasoned. The blackened shrimp was okay but not my favourite. - Mains: Khao Soi was very good. Perfect spiciness, nice soft noodle, balanced flavours and tender chicken. Tom Kha soup was very tasty too, however, it lacked more lemon grass flavour. Overall, all foods were very good. They offer alcohol beverages to accompany your dining experience. Pricing: The items were priced fairly for the quality served.

Thai tea soft serve!
Patty C.

I was near this area of town and was hungry around lunch time. I remembered that there was a large concentration of Thai restaurants in the area, and this became my choice, partially because I was intrigued that there was a weekday appetizer buffet. It was mildly busy when I arrived. The waitress was super nice and asked if it was my first time here, which I told her it was. She explained that I could order one of the $15 lunch special items, and the appetizer buffet would come free. Awesome. I noticed that the $15 included chicken, tofu, and veggie for your protein. Beef or shrimp was $3 more. I went ahead and ordered my go to pad prik king with chicken. After ordering, I went ahead and scoped out the appetizer buffet. Available only during lunch time, It's really split into two sections--fried appetizers, and salad with desserts. The fried appetizers were slightly disappointing and was a hodgepodge of fried apps... dumplings, crab wontons, egg rolls, tempura shrimp and tempura veggies. None of them really stood out as incredibly tasty, and they felt more Chinese and Japanese inspired. I do admire that they had a whole lot of dipping sauces to choose from. There was also a hot and sour soup available that was definitely on the sour side. The dessert and salad side of the buffet offered seaweed salad, edamame, and mixed green lettuce along with fresh cut fruit and mini cupcakes. The star of the show though, was the Thai tea soft serve ice cream! So delish and cooling after a spicy meal! Speaking of the meal, it was slightly disappointing. The white meat chicken was on the dry side. I wish they would use the Chinese method of "velveting" their chicken to create a more pleasing moist and soft texture. The sauce, while spicy enough, lacked the depth of flavors I usually enjoy in this dish. It was a bit muted. I prefer a lot of fish sauce and a hint of sweetness, but I understand that the food here is probably cooked and seasoned for a more western palate. Of course I checked into Yelp and redeemed my free Thai tea! It was super sweet! I would let this dilute down a bit before enjoying it. This would usually fall in the three star category, but the super nice and attentive staff plus the awesome soft serve Thai tea ice cream bumps it up to a four!

Yellow curry with chicken
Liz N.

Decent Thai food for the area! I'd round up to 3.5 stars. My biggest complaint would be the service and how long it took to get our food. I had to get up and ask someone to take our order. The food took a while to come out so the apps and entrees all came out at once. We started off with the chicken spring rolls and the Tom kha soup. Both were ok. I got the yellow curry with chicken which was delicious and my friend got the pad Thai which she said she enjoyed. There's other Thai restaurants in the area so I would say this isn't a must.

Egg Fried Rice
Carl S.

This place has some amazing food. We dropped in late one evening receiving a very friendly greeting by the same person that ultimately took our order. I ordered the red curry with shrimp which easily compares to the best I've ever eaten, anywhere. The curry had the perfect amount of spice and flavor that may cause you to hum while you eat. I was surprised at the amount of large shrimp in my bowl. I'm a fried rice lover and they do a fantastic job of delivering it to your table hot and flavorful. The restaurant is spacious and located a small shopping center with plenty parking which is always a plus for me. Easy in and out for outstanding food.

Thai Fried Rice with no tomatoes
Anna R.

I ordered the beef Thai fried rice with no tomatoes to go. Great serving size. The meat was pretty tough and the pieces were cut really big, so it was a bit hard to chew. It's not as flavorful as I expected but was still okay. I got my food very quickly when I went inside to order. The host was nice, and they have a small seating area for you to wait.

The owners were very nice and gave me free complimentary veggie tacos which were very delicious! The place was nice and quiet and the server was very professional.

Yellow Curry
William L.

Dined in on a weekend afternoon, not many people inside and got our food fairly quick. Got to try the Pad Thai, Yellow curry and the papaya salad. Enjoyed the flavor and spice level (Medium had a good kick). The flavor profile for the noodles were excellent: Great mix of the sweet/sour/salty flavor and cooked very well. Friendly service and good parking as well in the lot, definitely worth a try and one of the better Asian cuisines in the energy corridor area.

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5 months ago

Quick and professional service. Polite host/waiter. Food was delicious with good portion to fill you up.

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The egg rolls and chicken fried rice was delish! The atmosphere was very nice and quaint and the service was great too!

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8 months ago

the customer service is amazing! the food and drinks look great! I can't wait to eat here again - love Henry

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Authentic Thai cuisine. We have ordered several times and it's always the same good quality. Staff is always friendly.

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Amazing food and service. They seated our large group comfortably and food came out in a timely review

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The food was great. I think this has become my go to Thai restaurant. I'll be back again

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10 months ago

The yellow curry is wonderful. The service is excellent. Great place for a business lunch.

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I love their buffet and minced chicken basil. The service is good, the lady at the reception smiles every time we are there.

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Is there a buffet here? If so, what time and what is the pricing?

The buffet of appetizer is on Monday to Friday for the lunch hour 11 am to 2.30 pm. The price is 14.95$

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Street Food Thai Market - Yellow curry

Street Food Thai Market

4.4(839 reviews)
14.7 mi•The Heights
•$$

This is one of my favorite Thai restaurants near my home! What really caught my attention is that…read moreit combines a Thai restaurant and a small Thai grocery market all in one, which I thought was such a cool concept. The dining area is pretty small, with around 10 tables, but it was surprisingly busy with so many people coming in to eat. It gave me that hidden-gem kind of feeling, like a local spot that people know is really good. The food was honestly delicious and tasted quite authentic compared to other Thai restaurants I've tried. Everything was flavorful and well-seasoned, and our food came out surprisingly fast. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming. Definitely a little hidden gem that I'm happy to have found near my home. I'll definitely be coming back!

The service is great and fairly fast. Definitely a Thai street food place. I loved how flavorful…read morewas everything and they gave really good recommendations. I wouldn't necessarily sit down here but if you want to you can. More of a grocery store than sit down restaurant. Khao soi gai: 7/10 This was so flavorful and delicious but definitely should have opted for the chicken instead of the soft shell crab I wasn't really a fan of the crab. Love the flavors and textures though. Definitely want to try with chicken and I recommend getting some rice on the side. Pad mama: 9/10 This had a really yummy vibrant flavor with a good amount of protein and leafy greens. Could be spicier I think the just gave us a random spice level. Overall really yummy and good portion for the prices but would love to retry with more spice in the dishes.

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MaKiin - Mango Sticky Rice

MaKiin

4.2(393 reviews)
12.4 mi•Upper Kirby
•$$$

Ambiance: Upscale Thai restaurant with a neon & magical theme going on. The plating is absolutely…read morebeautiful and creative! If you're looking for a unique dining experience, MaKiin is it. Perfect spot for a date night, birthday, celebration, or artsy evening. The cocktails and mocktails are flavorful with unique ingredients. Love the long stem glassware! I highly recommend the Curry Carnival appetizer. My friends loved the salmon and beef ribs. The desserts are a must order - with every dish being decadent and beautifully displayed. Parking (self & valet) onsite. You can also do street or paid parking at the shops across the street. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Clean and nice bathrooms. MaKiin is a spot I will be taking friends & family to when I want to impress them with Houston cuisine! Fun, whimsical, delicious.

This was my second time going for the purpose of Thai High Tea. The first time I had a wonderful…read moreexperience. I was given a large tea pot and the tea came pre sweetened and I could choose from a variety of flavors of tea. The experience also came with a bird cage of appetizers that were normal sized and was offered in a buffet style format. Whenever you wanted more of an appetizer, you were given more by request (this is why you paid the $40 plus dollars for that experience). I went today 9/20/26 and was told they only had two types of tea (for a High Tea reservation!!!!)...my appetizers were on a diet and looked nothing like my first experience. The appetizers weren't offered buffet style...WHAT GIVES? Why even spend $40 for baby sized food.

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Whole fish. We named him Oscar and he was delicious.

Rim Tanon - Houston Chronicle - Best of the Best 2026 - Finalist of Thai Restaurant

Rim Tanon

4.3(734 reviews)
12.7 mi•Upper Kirby
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A thoroughly enjoyable meal at a restaurant that I just learned about, coming away totally…read moreimpressed and, already dreaming about my next visit. A perfect khao soi, with both types of noodles in a thick curry gravy. With shrimp. A good masaman curry, that is, turmeric "Muslim" influenced style. Room for shaved ice mango. Excellent also. Ambiance. Super cool fun nice and great service, with outdoor seating and they've preserved the trees.

I went with my husband during Houston Restaurant Week, and maybe that was my mistake…read more We got the Thai ice tea and Thai jasmine green tea for drinks, squid and tofu for appetizers, the crying tiger and kua kling for entrees, and the sticky rice with mango and the coconut ice cream for desserts. I can confidently say that I was disappointed. There was not one dish that stood out or that I would recommend or come back for. I especially was sad that the crying tiger flavors really missed the mark. The sticky rice that came with it felt like it was reheated and some parts were hard. It also tasted like some of the vegetables (green beans and carrots) that come with the entrees were frozen, not fresh. The jasmine green tea tastes like a powder mix. Some of the squid tasted freezer burned. The kua kling was the most interesting and unique of the dishes, but not one that I would go out of my way to eat again. The sticky rice with mango was as expected. The coconut ice cream is probably pre-portioned and frozen so was rock solid when it came out. I did not find most of the toppings particularly good. It was a busy Friday and I know service was busy. The food did not take long to come out, but we definitely had dishes from previous courses that stacked up, and we had to ask them to be taken away. They do have a high chair for toddlers and brought a plastic plate/utensils, but there was not a changing table in the bathroom we used. We have had such great experiences at other Thai restaurants in Houston that I would not come back.

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Nidda Thai Cuisine

Nidda Thai Cuisine

3.7(730 reviews)
13.8 mi•Montrose
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3.1 - C4 - Mussaman Curry, Chicken, No onions. Prolly better w/o sweet potatoes, already too sweet…read more 4.5 - N1 - Drunken Noodles, Double Chicken. No onions, no tomatoes (4.4/3.5) 3.0 - N5 - Pad Thai, Chicken, no green onions 3.5 - pork red curry medium. White rice. Good as far as Thai go, wish I would have gotten spicier. 3.0 - BBQ Pork Buns (3/2)

This spot definitely has the potential to become a 5-star favorite. With stronger teamwork from…read morethe staff; or a change in one particular team member's attitude. It could easily reach that level. Our waitress, Ann, was incredibly kind, soft spoken, and welcoming. My friend Sherita suggested this restaurant after we left a Yelp office hour, and I'm so glad she did because it introduced me to something I never knew I needed: the salmon mango fried rice. It was absolutely amazing. I originally planned to take some home for my son to try, but it was so delicious that I finished every bite in one sitting. Sherita had visited earlier in the week and tonight shared that she arrived; right before I walked in which was 30 minutes before closing time, Jackie told her to hurry up and order, even though she already knew exactly what she wanted and didn't even need a menu. Jackie response was unprofessional and didn't even wait till the table guest got to the table, which was less than seconds since we all arrive at the same time, and left the same place. During our visit, Jackie never brought us water. A couple who was seated after us received water before we did. It took over 10 minutes for us to get water. Ann took great care of us, but anytime we wanted a refill, we had to ask. At one point my glass was completely empty. I noticed Jackie refilling the water glasses for a table of six, so I managed to get his attention. He looked directly at me, scanned the room, then stomped away all fast without acknowledging my request. Instead, he told Ann that we wanted water, and she graciously brought it over. Even at the end of our meal, Jackie stood behind the register while my friends waited to pay, yet another employee ended up taking their payment. His overall energy felt very cold and unwelcoming. My friend even joked that it was probably for the best that he didn't refill my water because of the energy he was carrying. As someone who believes water absorbs energy, I honestly agreed. I'm grateful Ann was the one who served us with such kindness. The restaurant itself has such a peaceful, zen atmosphere. The greenery outside and the warm lighting inside create a cozy neighborhood spot that I truly want to love and revisit with my son. Thank you , Sherita for introducing me and Aaliyah to this hidden gem. I completely understand why you visited twice in one week. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu, and hopefully next time the hospitality matches the quality of the food.

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$23 Duck that came with one piece of meat and the rest of bone and skin.

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Street to Kitchen - Papaya salad

Street to Kitchen

4.2(573 reviews)
17.0 mi•EaDo, Second Ward
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This has to be my favorite Thai restaurant in all of Houston. & I did have 3 to 4 favorites here…read more Street to Kitchen is authentically Thai so the spice levels are legit and they do not westernize any of the dishes, which I so appreciated. I'm in Indian, and whenever they asked for the spice level, I have to go with mild, because even the mild level is pretty spicy. You have to try at least one North Central time specialty dish. The lump crab was our favorite out of all of them. We ordered that for an appetizer in addition to the corn, fritters and wings. Our entrées included the green curry and the drunken noodles, and of course we had to finish it off with mango sticky rice. We were hungry, so we finished all of our food LOL And we will be back! Our waiter was great, we came to celebrate our six month wedding anniversary so they gave us celebratory bubbles. It's a busy restaurant, so we came right when it opened for dinner. Overall, this is a must try in Houston if you think you like Thai. This is real Thai.

"Welcome to Street to Kitchen. You're allowed 2 hours to finish your meal. Right this way," says…read morethe twentysomething with the ball cap. "Here, your party of 5 can squeeze into this tiny table in the corner while the rest of the restaurant remains virtually empty." Our server, a Millennial in an Astro's cap was kind enough to convey the rules of the establishment. Paraphrased, but it captures the spirit. 1. "This a chef-driven menu. There are absolutely no substitutions." 2. "Regarding spice level, our Mild is hotter than anything you've ever tasted, so don't even try Medium. But if any dish comes without spice you will not be allowed to order a side of spice. It's family style, so everyone must agree. No exceptions." 3. "The Green Curry is grandma's recipe. We insist you order it. Here is a wooden bowl. This is the proper way to eat curry. It's not supposed to slop around on your plate." 4. "May you have a side of that sauce? No. You'll have to order a third chicken appetizer to get that sauce. No side orders allowed." 5. "Enjoy our music selection of hardcore rap. We've located the speaker conveniently near your table." 6. "Don't mind us as we hover while you eat. This helps us hurry things along." 7. "Your takeaway will be valeted and given to you when you leave. Here's your claim ticket." To the food: Excellent. The Masaman curry was out of this world (better than Grandma's green, which was also good). Drunken noodles and Pad Thai were excellent. All appetizers were good too, but be sure to save the sauces because you won't get them again. It was like dining with the Soup Nazi. Everything about the experience was deeply ironic. I mean, who wouldn't want to be condescendingly taught the proper way to eat curry? I mean, I've just turned 50 and have so much to learn. Would we return? Definitely. The whole experience was so absurd I kinda want to do it all over again just for the laughs. And the pain.

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