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    Little Thai Cafe

    4.2 (403 reviews)
    InexpensiveThai, Seafood, Noodles
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    LITTLE THAI CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Johnson N.

    My wife and I LOVE Little Thai Cafe! This is our favorite Thai spot in Houston. It's a bit unassuming but the food is amazing. Our favorites are the pad see ew, pad Thai, and LT spicy wings. The wings are a must order every time we come! They come out so crispy and the sauce is freakin' delicious. I don't even care for pad thai but I'm always picking at my wife's plate when we eat here. The owner is super nice as well. If you're craving Thai food then I would definitely give this place a try, you won't regret it!

    1. House Fried Rice with Shrimp

    Excellent experience even at 8 PM! The service was prompt right from the start. We ordered drinks and soup, which made the approximately 20-minute wait for our entrees fly by. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and was not greasy. Plus, the employee who helped us was very nice. Highly recommend!

    I have been to this cafe more than once. Love their service  . This dish was the Pad Kee Mao with mango smoothie.
    Faby S.

    I have been to this place more than once. The service is great and fast. This dish was called pad koo mao with Mango smoothie. However it was kinda too sweet . The atmosphere is simple and quiet. I would give this place a 9/10

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    Melissa H.

    Love love love this place! They have the best Thai food in H-town, hands down! My absolute must-have is their beef salad, which is always bursting with flavors. This salad combines perfectly grilled slices of tender beef with a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. The balance of tanginess, spiciness, and subtle sweetness in the dressing makes this the true symphony of taste. I always add additional cucumber/carrots/lettuce if I have some at home because the sauce is just that good! Their Tom Yum soup is also a fave! The generous portions of shrimp, along with a perfect harmony of mushrooms, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, make this soup a comforting and soul-warming dish. In addition to the beef salad and Tom Yum Soup, their other dishes are also yummy. Whether you're craving Pad Thai, Green Curry, or just the good old basil fried rice, the menu has something to satisfy every palate. They offer a complimentary serving of egg rolls for orders over $30 which makes this the perfect go-to place for big parties (and party favors)!

    Fried tilapia. I asked to not include the head
    Cat N.

    Food was so freaking good! Service was good! Ambiance was good but idk why they were empty on a Friday night. Food was so good. I asked to not include the fried tilapia bc the head of the fish freaks me out. They accommodated. Noodles was also good. I forget what my friend ordered

    Michelle Y.

    Not sure who did it this time- The mango sticky rice today looks so pretty! I come to this place for it specifically. Along with the pad Thai, basil beef & fish cakes. I also love their Tom Yum. Next time I gotta try some triple spicy fish thing that another customer suggested

    3. Thai Tea
    Cassandra M.

    Affordable, generous portions, and attentive service!! We were pleasantly surprised with how affordable everything was and the amount of food. They also put a lot of care into their flavour, spices, and offering authentic Thai dishes. I got the curry noodle soup, kind of like Khao Soi and bf got pad see ew. Both were pretty tasty!! Not sure what it is exactly but Khao soi lacked some vibrance in the broth, felt like something was missing a bit or there was an old ingredient in there. It was good but I normally love this dish but felt like something was missing that day. I wish they have more crunchy noodle too!! But it was still pretty good but I think something was old or missing Pad see ew was pretty good but wish there was more of that balance of sweet and savoury in usual dishes. I didn't taste the blends of different soy sauces in there as much as I usually do when I eat this dish. I have had a ton of pad see ew's being in the houston area, I think there is so much potential still here. Thai tea was so delicious, loved the glass it was served in!! I would love to try their pad Thai

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    Great service and the food absolutely phenomenal. I do highly recommend it to all friends. We will be back.

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    Thank you for catering for us! Truly the best Thai cafe in Houston. Delicious and healthy.

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    Food is delicious here, we were reluctant to try because we are used to California Thai restaurants but it was beyond great!!!

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    Ive been coming here for a couple of years now and they never disappoint. Mind you I only get their red curry. It's the best in Houston.

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    Amazing food. High quality and friendly service. Try this place, you won't be disappointed!

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