Pros: good ambience, friendly staff, big portion Cons: not the best tasting Thai food in radius of 2 miles in my personal opinion, if I was given an option, I'd choose other Thai restaurants. read more

Kwanjai Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Stopped here for dinner. We sat outside since it was a warm day. They also had tables on the street next to the road (we were next to the indoor restaurant) Ordered: tofu-veggie rolls with peanut sauce. Tasty and good portion - 4 stars chicken satay with peanut sauce - it's was battered fried chickens - greasy and not that great- I had expected grilled chicken - 3 stars beef noodles (#3 spice) - tasty and spicy - BF gave it 3.5 stars. Staff friendly and pretty quick but we kept hearing one person yelling inside. It was an okay place but we'd probably try other restaurants before coming back. read more

Kwanjai Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I live close to Fremont, and this used to be my favorite Thai restaurant. I have been a frequent customer for the last five years. Today, I went with a friend to eat there, and most of the tables outside were empty. We sat down, and a rude employee told us to move to a different table in rude mood. The only options she gave us were two tables that were directly in the sun. It was 4 p.m. and the restaurant was nearly empty. I politely asked if it would be okay for us to sit under the shade, but she was rude and kicking us out and told us to go to a different restaurant. I will never go back here I feel the times I have gone with my white husband the treatment was different but this time I went with one of my Latina friend like me they treated me in a rude way. Never go back there again. read more

This is my favorite Thai place in Seattle now. I have came here twice so far and plan to come many more times. It's a small little place in Fremont with the kitchen right next to the dining area. It's pretty quiet during the day, but fills up around nighttime. Parking is easy to find around the area. The experience here is very authentic, and their prices are amazing. Ordering the tom kha soup is a must! It is so delicious and flavorful. A perfect way to start your meal. (I would recommend asking for either no or less mushrooms because they are huge, but I also don't like mushrooms). The curries here are also really good. I would say you can't really go wrong with most orders here, but the curries have stood out as a crowd favorite. Delicious and affordably prices Thai food with great portions! I plan on bringing all my friends here. They also box your leftover food for you which I love! read more

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Super fast service and very tasty, fresh food. The pad see ew was super delicious and a huge portion. There were a lot of wings but they were on the smaller side. Still extremely crunchy and juicy though! Very strong Asian small business vibes. read more

Kwanjai Thai Cuisine - Pad see ew and fried chicken wings - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Before you enter this restaurant. Please have a mindset to embrace a FULL authentic Thai hospitality experience. You will hear the wok roaring, staff yelling in Thai for different dishes in the open kitchen and a BIG amazing personality of the host who keep on serving us whisky at the end to thank us to accommodate the chaos during peak hours. The restaurant is a small little hut with about 10+ tables. A lot of people order for take out but make sure you bring your patience. If you want to dine in, be prepared that you have to set your own table and put your order on a napkin and pass it to the kitchen. That's ok. As in most Asian countries, that's what you do in order to enjoy good food in small family run restaurant. Food is authentic, excellent portion and great price. We ordered Spring Roll, Garlic Chicken Wing, Green Curry, Pad Thai, Pineapple Fried Rice, Pad Prik Khing, Pad Se Ew, all in spice level of 3 which is pretty dang hot. If you want mild, I would suggest 1. read more

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super yummy food with generous portion sizes. we got the pad khee mao, salmon chee curry, and the lad nah talay. ample seafood protein with the lad nah talay and super delicious! the servers were super friendly and sweet as well. they were very accommodating even at 9pm. read more

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Decided to try Kwanjai Thai Cuisine for lunch. It's a few steps away from Fremont Coffee Company. Dropped in on a Sunday (noon). No ambiance, no frills service. Most entrees are $12.95 USD. We opted for level 2 (medium) spice. - Brown rice ($2.00 USD) - good portion. Enough to share between two. - Massaman curry ($12.95 USD) - potatoes were a touch hard, beef slightly chewy. Liked the peanuts but curry was slightly too sweet and thin. - Pad kee mao ($12.95 USD) - wide flat noodles had a good bite. Good portion of meat (pork), decent wok hei. Average Thai eats at KTC. read more

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Pad see ew with tofu so luscious and smoky it could rewrite the dictionary definition of comfort food and garden delight with tofu that's crisp-tender in a way Fremont's rain clouds only wish they could be, arrived on groovy sidewalk seating perfect for people-watching and existential dread. The service was almost suspiciously kind and the ambiance made it feel like the only living room in Seattle that nobody's roommate had claimed for a podcast. The real joy here is blending into the neighborhood's parade of eccentrics while treating the taste buds to a sassy, honest Thai fix read more

Kwanjai Thai Cuisine - Pad See Eew with Tofu - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My go to Thai spot! Always quick and fresh and the owner is always sooo nice and friendly. They have a gluten free option and portions are always huge I can eat leftovers for days. read more

Great service--we were seated right away and the staff was so friendly! Food was really good and the outdoor seating was nice. Portions were plenty big and we had leftovers. I really enjoyed the pumpkin curry. read more

Kwanjai Thai Cuisine - Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place is super cute and as outdoor seating. We didn't have to wait and the staff were super nice! Food tastes amazing. I have walked by this place a lot and finally got to try it! Would recommend read more

Kwanjai Thai Cuisine - Chefs noodle - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

*vegan review* My husband and I have been coming here for years and it's one of our favorite Thai places in Seattle. Kwanjai Thai feels like your friendly neighborhood Thai restaurant; it's usually pretty busy for dinner and you'll see a lot of local regulars and people picking up to-go orders. But even when they're busy, food still comes out quick, fresh, and delicious. The owners and staff are no-nonsense, and if you are respectful and kind, they are also kind and generous in return (and treat regulars like family!) I've seen entitled customers come in and act extremely rude to the staff, so any reviews complaining about the service are just people who received the same thing that they were dishing out. My favorite dish on the menu is the Summer Fire (spicy!), husband's favorite is Pad Kee Mao. The curries and fried rice dishes are also delicious, I don't think I've had anything less than amazing. Most dishes allow you to choose your protein and they also have no problem making dishes without fish sauce/oyster sauce/eggs upon request, great for vegetarians and vegans. Portions are also generous for a very reasonable price, cheaper and much better quality/value than most other nearby Thai restaurants IMO, which is why we started coming here as broke college students. Kwanjai Thai forever!!! read more

Kwanjai provided delicious comfort food for us, very much needed after that disappointing loss to the 49ers. The Pack needs to replace their kicker, but that's neither here nor there. Kwanjai had delicious flavor, fair prices, lots of food, and our server was delightful, as well. I ordered the Swimming Rama, and was happy to finally find a restaurant who doesn't make their peanut sauce cloyingly sweet. My husband ordered some sort of chicken with veggies, and gave his famous nod of approval when he REALLY likes something. Also, they don't appear to be charging exorbitant "surcharges" like a neighboring Thai spot is. read more

GREAT food for the price; definitely runs a bit spicy! all orders got out to us in less than five minutes. the only con is there's no AC. read more

Kwanjai Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been here multiple times, and every dish I've had NEVER DISAPPOINTS! This is my go-to Thai spot. Pad Kee Mao - DELICIOUS! I personally enjoy this, because you can really taste the basil and there's a nice light spice. Plenty of veggies that are cooked perfectly. I love their Tom yum and Tom kha soups too! I like ordering these when I'm feeling a little sick. Located on the main strip of 39th. Find parking on the street or paid parking lot across. Easy to find - it's the blue house! read more

Kwanjai Thai Cuisine - Pad kee mao beef - to go order - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Kwanjai Po is a no frills Thai restaurant in Ballard. Food came out quick and service in general was fast. The Pad Se Ew with tofu was pretty standard - good sauce, not too oily, soft noodles. The tofu had a good grilled flavor. The Tom Kha was the star of the meal. A little sweet, a little sour, a little spicy. You could taste the coconut milk, galangal, and lime leaf in the broth. I never usually like Thai soups, but I think it's because they've never been as flavorful as this one! read more

Kwanjai Thai Cuisine - spring rolls (fried) - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Feels like a family kitchen vibe and the food portions are ENORMOUS and DELICIOUS, I'm full to bursting after eating the flavor explosions from the pad thai, the chicken satay, and the crab fried rice. Super affordable and perfect if you've been exploring all day and need to inhale some deliciousness. read more

Honestly, Ma provides that home cooking vibe and you can taste it in the food. Tom Yum is a must read more

Kwanjai Thai Cuisine - Pad thai - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really delicious and generous servings! Kwanjai certainly makes dining at her place a homey and comfortable experience. She never seems to forget a face! This place has quickly been added to a shortlist of reliable spots when cooking seems too tough a task. read more

Great place. A bit rough around the edges, but the kind staff and excellent food make it a gem.

I stoped in for dinner on a Friday around 6:30pm when it was beer busy. Luckily, I still got a table for 1. I got the fresh rolls ($7.95 plus tax) and the lab neh with tofu ($12.95 plus tax) -- both vegan. The rolls came out in around 10 mins, sliced up in bite sizes pieces, and served with a sauce that looked like half peanut sauce and half chili oil. Good but honestly nothing special. The rolls are missing some oomph to raise it to delectable territory. 3/5 The lab neh came out soon after and was kind of tangy. There was plenty of wide rice noodles, but they lacked that soft termite one hopes for with this dish. The gravy was nice and amped up nicely with spiciness but it was awkwardly tangy and missing depth. Good but far from a top tier lab neh. 3/5 All in all, decent Thai spot in Fremont but, at least based on what I've had, this was solid by underwhelming. read more

Kwanjai Thai Cuisine - Lab neh with tofu (vegan) - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Some places disgust you. Some places disappoint you. Kwanjai does both. It's a place you want to like with its homey paint job and layout. You think to yourself, "Oh, this place could be authentic." But it's so authentic the waitress coughs in your food, the waiter plays on his laptop as you're waiting to order, and the food is authentically terrible. We walked out after the appetizers. A true abomination in an otherwise fun, funky neighborhood. read more

With its small house exterior, Kwanjai Thai packs a big punch with delicious Thai restaurant in Fremont. I came with my brother and his friend and we were able to sit outside, which was pleasant. The food was delicious. I had the pad Thai with chicken, my brother had the panang curry, and his friend had the pad kee mao. Everything was reasonably priced and super tasty! read more

Great Thai food for portion and price! However; the spice they used just tasted like chili flakes with no flavor to the spice other than just spice. Level 2 is kinda spicy already because of the pure heat of the spice. We ordered takeout, and one of the takeout containers seemed to have SO much food and was SO heavy that it broke through the bottom of the flimsy plastic container. Take that as you will :) read more

The inside of the restaurant itself isn't the prettiest but the food was tasty! The service was quick despite the many pick up orders they were getting. Fried rice: got a spice level 3 out of 4 and it was perfect for me (on the spicier end for sure). Got it with chicken and loved it. Huge portion so you can most definitely share it with someone. Packed with flavor especially garlic and spice!! read more

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Really wanted Thai tonight and there are so many within a few blocks. We happened to street park almost right next to this one and it has 4 star reviews and a suuuuuper cute little house so this is the place to try tonight! There were people sitting at a table outside and we saw a Thai grandma working on separating chilli inside and it feels right! They close at 8pm (covid hours) on Friday so we could only get take out. We ordered: 1. sweet sour tofu - highly recommend! A lot of fresh vegetables and the sauce was just perfect. 2. Green curry with pork - highly recommend but probably try a different meat. Pork wasn't so good but sauce was so perfect. 3. Pad kee mao- it is not bad but not too impressive. I wouldn't order this again just cuz sweet sour and curry are so much better. It's actually asian spicy. 1-4 stars we got 3 for all dishes. It's good but maybe a bit more spicy than what I wanted so I will go 2 star next time. You know how usually places do 1-5 stars and even if you do a 4 star it is just not spicy at all? Not the case here. They are serious with the spices here. I liked the food we will be back. read more

Kwanjai Thai Cuisine - Such a cute cute place, and there were people sitting outside at a table - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food is ok, the service is quick but not very friendly. They have limited seating. This is an ok place for takeout, not the best place to dine in. read more

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I've been coming here for years. Great neighborhood place. The best Pad Thai! Good service and value.

Cute place. Family owned restaurant. Good service. I was in a rush so only ate the appetizers. The chicken wings were very savory but a tad bit greasy. The sweet and sour sauce that it came with could have been better. Order it with rice to make it a mini meal :) I didn't care too much for the fresh rolls. That was very bland but I guess that's why it comes with a dipping sauce. The tofu pod, which is fried tofu, has no flavor but that's normal! That's why you should dip it in the peanut sauce. My overall suggestion is that they really need to improve the flavor profile of their sauce. It was a little bit spicy for my taste and seemed water down. read more

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I am giving 3.5 stars, to be clear. We came here after visiting the indoor sun shoppe cuz plant shopping makes us hungry. This is a classic hole in the wall joint so don't be thinking you are going to get a nice and cute little atmosphere. It is not. But I like HITW places so I'm cool. The server was very cold and seemed like she couldn't care less about the job she was doing, so there's that. And then I did not care for my fried tofu app. The "sweet and sour" sauce was weird and looked like two different sauces poorly stirred together. Husband had the pineapple fried rice and I was very surprised because it tasted like soy sauce... so more like Chinese style fried rice with no discernible yellow curry taste to me. But husband liked it so *shrug*. Thai iced tea was good. Typical. Oh, and something to note is that husband got his rice with 2 stars for spice level but it was quite spicy. What I would consider a 3 or possibly 4. So just know they are heavy handed with the spice. A good or bad thing depending on your preference. I wouldn't care to go back... read more

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Awesome little Thai spot in Fremont across from the Roxy and the backdoor and next to a "massage parlor." The portions at this place are huge! Expect at least a couple of meals from most of the dishes. The shrimp pad Thai was fresh! The noodles were not oily or dry, and the shredded cabbage and carrots gave the dish an added fresh crunch. The crab fried rice was probably in my top 5 fried rices I've ever eaten, and I've had a LOT of fried rice. The little crab chunks were fresh, and the rice also had fresh tomatoes, peppers, onions, and tiny broccoli. We ordered the fried dumplings (10 come in an order), and the filling was a juicy pork filling seasoned perfectly. Overall, it was a good dining experience. Keep in mind that the restaurant only seats about 30, so get there early or be prepared to wait! read more

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Super find! This place has little ambiance but makes up for it with tasty food. The service is good and the owner takes excellent care of customers. It has a good beer selection good because the spicy level is real Thai hot. We had the fresh spring rolls with tofu which were really lovely and came with a nice sauce. The Massimo on curry was tasty with potatoes and peanuts, just the way I like it. The stirfry vegetables were done with just the right amount of Christmas and the whole dish was very fresh. I can't wait to come back. read more

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Pretty awful all around. Ordered Pad See Ew with chicken and some fresh rolls. The noodles were soggy and seemed old. They were stuck together like they'd been pre-made then refrigerated foe a few days. The fresh rolls were fine, I guess. The wait staff was sitting with customers drinking Courvosier and being obnoxious. The cook came out with her cell phone and lasted some awful music over her phone speakers and complained about the audio quality for about two minutes before going back to making slop. She returned to fill their glasses with more cognac a few minutes later. I had the barely attentive wait staffer box my shit up so I could leave. Don't bother. read more

Incredibly rude, told me to call back when I have my order figured out when I was just asking questions about their food.... What the actual F... hung up. Okay cool lost my business I'll go elsewhere read more

I love Kwanjai Thai. This is one of my favorite Thai places around this part of town. I have never had anything bad from here, and I tried so many things from here. Their lunch special is also great. They offer the most diverse options for lunch combo special compared to anywhere else. You get to pick from 16 options, whereas most place only give you 4 combo options. As i said, everything on their menu is great, but i think their Pad See Ew is better than any other thai restaurants. read more

The woman running the restaurant is incredibly rude. I didn't finish my meal and asked for it to go, for some reason this bothered her. I asked my waiter for some rice to go and she responded to the request yelling across the restaurant that she would bring it. We waited for 15 minutes for the rice then when I asked about it, she said $2 more to go when we already paid for rice with each of our meals(charged separately). Why make us wait and yell across the restaurant that you were bringing it then give attitude after when I ask about it? Overall her demeanor was unpleasant, however the original waiter was great. The ginger chicken was watery but the red curry tasted good! read more

OMG the shrimp are HUGE. I can't go back to eating regular shrimp Pad Thai. My expectations are way too high now lol. I'm so glad we went early because this place gets busy. My husband also got the crab fried rice (no imitation crab here). It was legit! Also if you're feeling extra hungry, I do recommend the pot stickers. read more

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Good food and I highly recommend their Pad Thai! My go-to takeout place :) Food is authentic thai cuisine. The guy owner is friendly

I've been to every Thai restaurant in Fremont and this one is the tastiest. Located in an old house, Kwanjai really makes you feel like you're in Thailand. The food is fantastic and affordable. The lunch special, where you choose a dish and get pad thai and a spring roll, is an incredible deal that can easily be two meals. The flavors are just like Thailand with lots of fresh veggies and herbs. Thai Iced Tea only $2.50. It's not the fanciest, but if you want the best Thai food in Fremont, you'll find it here. read more