I came here for lunch with my coworkers. It was my first time trying Thai Basil, but they all had…read moregood things to say about it. I expected the restaurant to be busy during lunch time, but I certainly did not expect how small it is. It felt crammed inside, but no big deal. Parking was also tricky. It's pretty limited, so I had to park a bit further away. In terms of food and service, Thai Basil did a great job. Our server was very patient while we figured out what to order. I went for the Chicken Pad Thai and stuck with water as my drink. I was pleasantly surprised when the food started coming out because I expected it to take longer. I'd say it took about 15 minutes, even during lunch rush. My Chicken Pad Thai was delicious. The serving size was good and it came with a spring roll on the side. The price isn't bad at all either. It was basically $16 after tax for my lunch. I'd definitely come here again on my own.

Had high hopes for this place, but my first experience was very disappointing. I had just landed…read morefrom Los Angeles and was too tired to go far, so I chose this restaurant because Yelp showed it was open late. Parking was easy, but unfortunately the service was the worst part of the visit. I sat down to look at the menu and place a to-go order, only to be told to move to another seat. A simple order of pad thai and spring rolls took exactly 42 minutes. After several follow-ups, no one told me the food was ready until I walked up to the counter myself. Overall, a frustrating experience, and I would not recommend it with other Thai restaurant options nearby.

Love that I was able to make a reservation for our group of 17 for a Saturday night. They had our…read moretable ready for us when we arrived. The food was fresh, came out quickly and was tasty. The staff were attentive without hovering. A good place for a date or a larger group like ours.

Wife was craving mango and sticky rice and Yupha's has some of the best!…read more We started with the Sampler Appitizer which comes with two Thai rolls, two golden curry puff (these are spectacular!), two chicken satay, and six Kew Krob, which are wontons stuffed with chicken and egg. All of it was so good and we also had an order of the gyoza because theirs are so good and tender and full of tasty pork and veggies. So Yummy!!! I tried a new dish tonight, Pra Ram with chicken and no spice! Sautéed chicken with peanut sauce over steamed mixed veggies. Oh my gosh! First, I love their peanut sauce, although it was a bit oiler than typical, so flavorful. The chicken was cooked to perfection and there was a variety of mixed veggies. So so good! Wife did one of her favorites, the Pad Garlic Sauce with shrimp. She has had this previously and said it was perfect. We finished our dinner with a serving of sticky rice with mango...oh my gosh! This is what dreams are made of! Warm, sticky rice, sweetened with condensed milk and served with slices of soft, sweet mango. So yummy!

Yesterday we did carry out. Ordered the bbq red port, tom yum, sticky rice and bbq beef…read more I ordered the bbq beef and it was delish. The we'd had a nice portion, I was able to share with my son to try it. Sticky rice was good too. Service was great, polite and ordered came quick too. This is a small restaurant, with booth and table seating.

Sala Thai in Tempe is one of those spots I keep coming back to because the food quality is just…read morethat consistent. Every time I'm here, I'm reminded why it's absolutely worth the wait. The space itself is small, but the interior is surprisingly aesthetic and cozy, which makes it feel intentional rather than cramped. I usually gravitate toward the green curry, which hits that perfect balance of creamy, aromatic, and spicy without overpowering everything else on the plate. The flavors are bold but still refined, and nothing tastes muddy. The tom yum is another standout for me. It's bright, tangy, and comforting all at once, with layers of flavor that really pop. Even the side dishes shine. I'm a big fan of the chicken wings and skewers. They're seasoned well, cooked perfectly, and never feel like an afterthought. What really elevates the experience is how balanced yet distinctive everything tastes. Each dish stands out on its own, but the overall flavor profile feels cohesive. Service is always attentive, and the staff is consistently smiling and welcoming, which makes the wait feel easier. I also love that it's BYOB. It makes it super easy to enjoy a relaxed night, especially when I'm just snacking on appetizers with my own drinks. Sala Thai is a gem.

Tiny hole in the wall, please. There's about five tables. Service was fine and the food was…read moreexcellent. I went there around 2:20 PM. Ordered my food and was out by 252. It was a quick turnaround. I got the lunch special in a tie iced coffee. It came to about 15 bucks. Quick and easy and delicious food. I would highly recommend.

FOOD - Pad Thai: rice noodles with chicken, shrimp, eggs,…read moreand peanuts. The flavor was good but the noodles were overcooked and on the mushier side. 3/5 - Chicken Basil: ground chicken with green beans, carrots, onions, bamboo shoots, and basil. So good! 4.5/5 - Mango Curry: chicken, with mango, carrots, bamboo shoots, onions, and basil. Delicious. 4/5. SERVICE: Fast and friendly. We ordered gyoza but it was never made. It worked out because we had plenty of food leftover. 3.5/5 FINAL THOUGHTS: I would come back. The food was good for the most part.

The food was delicious! Best Thai food I had in a while! We got the glass noodles the papaya salad…read moreand mango sticky rice. Everything was great and awesome flavor! Watch ur spice level though.

Wanted to grab some Thai food so stopped in, they had a lot of different dishes in their menu. I…read moregot their panang curry and garlic veggie dish. I will say the panang curry was not that good it didn't feel like it had much depth to it. The garlic veggie dish I got was really solid and I liked it a lot. I didn't sit inside and instead ordered Togo but they have a lot of tables and they also look to have a fresh juice making area but it was closed so didn't get to experience that.

It was so loud that having a conversation was almost impossible. The food was generally good, but…read moresome dishes were too salty or had very small portions.

I've been wanting to try this place for sooooo long. I'm so glad I was able to finally get in and…read moretry it. We ordered the steak salad and dumplings for an appetizer. Both were sooo good and had so much flavor. For my entree I ordered the chicken pad Thai. That was so delicious. I've never had Thai food and I fear I have been missing out. The service was great and welcoming. It's very small and homey inside. We also ordered two drinks, can't remember the names but they were flavorful. I'll be back!

My bestie and I were craving Thai food and tried going to our usual place. Being at Mekong Plaza on…read moreNew Year's Day around lunch time, it seemed impossible snagging a parking spot so we decided to go somewhere else. Looking at nearby Thai restaurants, we ventured to Tempe to give our second option a try only to find them closed for the holiday. I see Smile wasn't too far from where we were at so we decided to give them a go. Why not try something new in the new year? We were greeted as soon as we walked in, the host/server was welcoming and provided great service the entire time. We ordered their Thai tea, crab wontons and spring rolls for our drinks and appetizers. They were crispy fried and so delicious. The appetizers come with a standard sweet chili dipping sauce. For my entree I ordered their chicken bbq with a side of fried rice. My friend ordered chicken red curry. For dessert, we ordered their Thai custard sticky rice and the mango sticky rice. Wow! All I can say is, what a great experience! We were so impressed with the food that I think this is our new spot. We'll tell our friends and family to give this restaurant a try.

SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS…read more Smile Thai Cuisine 2107 S. Rural Road Tempe, 85282 I last visited this restaurant more than 10 years ago, so it was time for a new review. Upon entering I immediately noticed that the inside has totally changed. The entrance seems to be filled with a bar and a cash register and the tables have moved to the side. We started off with an appetizer of chicken satay. Long thin strips of chicken threaded onto skewers and served with a peanut sauce. It was a tasty dish though a bit difficult to get off the wooden skewers. For companions main course, ordered was pork cashew nuts. The dish had a melange of vegetables in a chile/garlic sauce. Companion enjoyed it be was unable to finish the dish because the portion was large. I ordered duck curry. I asked for it to be spicy, but unfortunately it was anything but that. The sauce was thin and without body and had an assortment of veggies in it along with some duck. At the bottom of the bowl I found a leg of duck. The dish was served with white rice which I promptly added to the sauce in an attempt to soak up some of it, but alas, it was to no avail. For drinks, we both ordered Thai Tea, which was properly made. It is served in tall jars, and neither of us could drink it all. If you have real Thai food that is Thai hot, Thai Tea will get rid of the heat on your palate in less than a minute. Cleanliness is a bit of a question, as our table had some old food encrusted on the edge. 3 Stars

Came here with a big group and honestly the service was sooo good. Everything came out on time,…read morewhich is kinda rare with a large party, so I really appreciated that. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share. The khao soi was really good. The meat was super tender and soaked up the soup so well, very comforting. The papaya salad wasn't too spicy, which I liked, but next time I might ask for it a little spicier just for more kick. The wings were probably my favorite. Sooo flavorful, you can really taste the fish sauce in the best way. Super savory and kinda addicting. The thai tea was a little too sweet for me but my boyfriend loved it.

I usually love ordering pad Thai from here, but my last two experiences have been disappointing due…read moreto repeated mistakes with my order. Both times, I requested a specific spice level (either hot or Thai hot), and both times the dish came with no spice at all. It's very noticeable when the spice is missing because the noodles look completely clear instead of a red color from chili. Tonight, they also added peanuts even though I asked for none. Thankfully I'm not allergic, but that could've been serious for someone. I decided not to drive back to fix it this time, but I'll definitely think twice before ordering from here again.