Decided to try this Thai place for the first time last week and wow was it delicious! The flavors of everything are just very good and everything's made fresh. The first time we went, there was a Saturday evening so the service was a little slow and there only was like one worker and she was pretty much handling everything taking orders getting orders out, checking out people, etc. The second time we visited, the service was much faster as the restaurant was not as busy on a weekday evening. The decor site is very authentic and I enjoy the ambience very much. This is our new Thai place for sure! I highly recommend this restaurant. Also they're on DoorDash. read more

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Delicious Delicious Delicious! After a long absence I returned to purchase their Green Chicken Curry with medium plus spice, and the Fresh Spring Rolls with Tofu. All was delicious as well as visually appealing! Well packaged for carry-out and reasonably priced. Totally enhanced my World Cup viewing experience of the Haiti vs Brazil match read more

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We came into Mae Sae with a big party on a Saturday during our trip to Temecula. We had a party of 10, so I called ahead and they were very friendly and accommodating, getting us a table as soon as we needed for the amount of people we had. The inside of the restaurant is very decorated, and although on the smaller side had a very nice vibe. Our server was quick to get all of us sat and had waters and hot water out fast. We ordered a large array of dishes, and almost all of them were great. Some of the standouts were the papaya salad, crispy pork, and tom yum fried rice. Our whole table was blown away by the tom yum fried rice. It had a very well done wok flavor and texture to the rice while still accurately capturing all of the classic flavor notes of a tom yum. From what we know, everything just tasted very high quality and authentic. We just wish we lived closer so we could come eat here again. If we are ever in the area I'm sure we will! read more

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You know the food is bomb when you come to a place four times in the last five days HAHA. Their crying tiger special entree is my go-to as well as their fried pork belly. And not to mention the service is top-notch. This is definitely my new go-to Thai restaurant in the Riverside area. Thank you Mae Sai for satisfying me and my cravings every time. :) read more

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Had to try this restaurant out because of all of the good reviews. Did not disappoint. The food was authentic & delicious. My girls, wife, & I enjoyed each bite. Highly suggest the Yellow Curry, Spicy Lao Papaya Salad, Crispy Chicken Leg Quarter, & Pad Won Sen Glass Noodle. Definitely going to be worth coming back to this restaurant whenever we pass thru to San Diego. read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Spicy Papaya Salad with Chicken Quarter & Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

Checked this place out based on their menu items and the good reviews. Located in a huge plaza with plenty of parking. Upon entering there was only 1 waitress who was doing everything from taking orders, bringing out orders, ringing people up, and bussing tables so it was a bit of a small wait to get a table as she was solo. There were a few small parties she was tending to when we got there. Give the cook a raise! Everything we ordered was delicious! The cook named Thoum perfected all flavors and the food came out all together in a timely manner. We ordered the crispy noodle lard nah, beef pad see ew, and nam ngiao. Pad see ew and crispy noodle lard nah were delicious in flavors. The only thing with the lard nah was it contained too much gravy sauce so maybe less on that but overall still fire. It was my 1st time ever having nam ngiao. I don't think I've ever had it homemade or even seen it at any restaurants. I was curious and so glad I gave it a try it was hearty packed with a hefty amount of protein but yet the broth was light and refreshing. It contained pork ribs and pork blood tofu which was my 1st time having that as well. It was like a spongy texture like the pork blood was dehydrated and fermented. It was good! We also got mango sticky rice for dessert which was a perfect ending to our meal. Not too sweet just the way I like it. All the decorations inside were so cute even down to the water cups. Everything is nicely decorated to give you a glimpse of the Thai culture. I love it! read more

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WOW. What a great hidden gem! Best Thai spot in the area, I felt like I was whisked away to Northern Thailand forreal. MUST TRY dishes: pad Thai and yellow curry. The tomyum soup was too spicy for me. Great service and love the ambiance and custom decor, especially the hand drawn paintings throughout the restaurant. Would highly recommend! read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Yellow Curry - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

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Solid place. A little expensive but the menu has a lot of great options. It's nice to see some classic Thai dishes that aren't in most American Thai restaurants. The food was really good, we'll definitely be back. read more

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Must visit if you are craving Thai food. The crispy pork was the best thing on the menu, everything was amazing. read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

Food was great and the ambience felt authentic, sort of village inspired. Coffee is giant, and delicious, strength was just right. Will come again! read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

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We had the curry and fried rice. The service was great and the wait was short. It was probably the best curry I've had and both of them were made with fresh vegetables and lots of flavor. read more

The cold weather in Temecula had me craving something warm and soupy, and after browsing nearby restaurants, I decided to try Mae Sai. The Kao Soi on the menu looked very tempting, so I ordered it. When it arrived, the portion was generous, especially the chicken, and it came with pickles on the side. However, the soup was quite sweet for my taste, and the sweetness overpowered the other flavors (ps: I have tried this menu on other Thai resto and have better taste - to my opinion). On a positive note, the service was wonderful--the lady who assisted me was very kind, attentive, and caring. Inside the place also has some cute and colorful decor making it pleasant dining indoor. read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Kao Soi Kai - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

This was a delicious experience!!! I came here on a whim needing to satisfy my craving for Thai and this place did NOT disappoint! Upon entering the restaurant it gives a very humble small family vibe eatery. It's not a huge restaurant so if that's what you're looking for this is not the place for you, but that's how I knew the food was gonna be BOMB. The service was a little slow because it was a one woman show this night, but I did not mind because the ending results was a delicious ending. All the plates we ordered were flavorful and had a true authentic Thai food profile. If you know about Thai food spicy, then you will understand this comment when I say some restaurants have turned down their Thai spice level for the American masses this location when I got medium it was a true Thai spicy medium usually when I go to places and get medium, it will still taste like a mild heat, not here and I thoroughly appreciated that. I will definitely be back at this location because the food was delicious. The decorations were very cute and I enjoyed every bite. read more

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I went here not knowing how good it was or anything, just hungry and had a craving for some Thai food. I wondered in blindly was was pleasantly welcomed by the server. You grab a menu and sit down at any table of your cosen and in totally cool with that. Before I get to the fold I must say the music was in point and they even had a tv playing some cartoons for kids over head which can be a nice touch. The inside was beautifully painted within theme of the restaurant and I love that kind of stuff. Now for the food, excellent. We had my current favorite the Pad Woon Sen and some Basil fried rice. We added seafood to them and was happy that none of the seafood was over cooked and remained tender. Everything tasted fresh. I was also happy they had fresh Thai chilis for those of us who like to order Thai spice like myself. This Amps up the heat without unbalancing the flavor and they executed beautifully. The Thai tea was also creamy and a nice addition to the meal. Also look at the dishes we were served in!!! Come on!!! I love the little things when the food is so on point. Check them out and let me know your thoughts! read more

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Delicious, authentic flavors are found here! I found this small little restaurant fun in their colorful decor that makes you feel like you stopped to grab a bite to eat at a street food vendor in Thailand (of course!). We did our usual yellow chicken curry. Pad Thai with pork and stir fry vegetables. Each dish has their own unique flavors. The chicken and pork were so tender. Delicious! We will be back! read more

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This place is a must do if you like Thai food. Very nice and colorful interior with umbrellas hanging from the ceiling. There's seating outside, two tables for two. So much to choose from....we had yellow curry with chicken (one of my favs) pad Thai with pork and vegetables. Accompanied by sides of delicious white rice. We had tea! Most Asian restaurants have gotten away from pots and give you glasses or some kind of cup. Mae Sai had pots with real tea in a strainer. We love that. The service is very good. And whatever you ask for or need they'll take care of you. Just a note on spicy...be careful. We went with mild and it was plenty spicy for us. read more

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My husband and I absolutely love this place! It is incredibly accommodating for dietary restrictions. You can order most dishes vegan and gluten free. I love the vegan Pad Se Ew, vegan Pad Thai, and Thai Tea with coconut milk. read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Tofu Pad Se Ew (Vegan) - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

Enjoyed dining here! Great meal and restaurant gives a very welcoming atmosphere. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food and preparation. Excellent service from the team and food was delicious. Liked that it's family-friendly and that decor and setup gives it a homey vibe, like a home cook meal setting that's flavorful restaurant quality. read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Delicious fried chicken that comes with papaya salad. - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

Food here is always good Highly recommend if you're in the area and want thai If I'm in Temecula this is probably the best option read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Crispy tilapia Kaprow Moo krob - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

Totally exceeded my expectations!!! We will absolutely be back ASAP! We got a HUGE thai tea with coconut milk (yay for non dairy milk option!) and a thai coffee with less ice. A+++ then we got the fresh spring rolls with tofu = BOMB. And for our main dishes we had the orange chicken PERFECT and the glass noodles with pork. I want to try them with shrimp next time! Service was fantastic and the vibe was ON POINT! So colorful fun and authentic THAILAND aesthetic! Love it! read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Thai tea with coconut milk, thai coffee and waters - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

We wanted to try a new Thai place so we came here based on reviews. We both wanted to try new dishes and order something we've never tried before. I ordered a red curry soup and it was good. For $1.00 you can make it an entree which includes rice. My husband ordered Hung Lae Curry which he really enjoyed. It tastes very similar to Indian food. We had a sweet waitress. This restaurant is a bit small however they seem to do a lot of takeout orders. I will definitely be back to try more on the menu. read more

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Had been wanting to try Mae Sai for a while now. When we arrived we were greeted and were given an option to sit where we like. We ordered the shrimp rolls to start off with. We then ordered the shrimp pad Thai and shrimp stir fry bamboo shoots. Everything we had was fresh, flavorful and delicious. Our waitress was friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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Love Mae sai. I often get their fried chicken & papaya salad with sticky rice combo. Such a cool presentation when you dine in. Their chicken krapow is delicious & flavorful with the yummy crispy fried runny egg. I honestly need to explore more & stop ordering the same things. My friends however really enjoyed their pad se ew & all the pork belly dishes on the menu. I did try the eggplant dish & the pad se ew. The pad se ew was yummy & a little sweet. The eggplant had a great flavor but I wished the sauce was a little thicker so it clung to the meat & veggies more. Service is great. This place changed a few times over the last few years. It used to be my favorite go to for Hawaiian food, then it became 'Ano Thai'. But they haven't changed the sign as of February 2025 so the sign still says 'Ano Thai'. So don't get confused. lol I honestly didn't get to try 'Ano Thai' that much since they didn't stay long, so I can't compare if they are the similar. But my friends and I are loving Mae Sai, do I hope they don't disappear like the previous owners did. read more

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Mae's Mini Thai food is meritable and worth mentioning. From the exterior it has that very good Feng Shui feel. The design of the sign and the ability to "see it all" from the exterior is appealing to me. It's not a large sit down restaurant like Ari's Thai food in Glendora, but nevertheless the way the name marquee presents and the pictures of the dishes on the wall are all simply done, a small window where the chef can peek at you reminds me of a very mom and pop type of place. We did "DoorDash" and picked up our food that was, btw on time and ready as promised when we arrived. We tried all new dishes and all were very delicious. I am not one for too spicy and I liked that they had many options from very mild, mild, etc... To probably flaming hot, but I'm one for mild so I didn't explore beyond the second choice.. Very pleasantly surprised at the variety of vegetables and the number of dishes they offer. I wish I had taken pictures, but since it was take out and we were in a rush I didn't have a chance, but I'm sure we'll be back, so next time I'll snap a few to share. It's located close to Hobby Lobby. I would say 4.5 for takeout. read more

Amazing experience! I dont usually give reviews at all cause I just dont care for it but this place is honestly worth and needs the review because of how much I loved my visit. The food was definitely 9/10. The only reason I give a 9 is because of the prices but even then its understandable with why the foods are on the pricier side. The customer service was amazing. Offered us everything we needed. They close at 8:30 and only had take outs at the time I went hut even then they wlecomed us and didnt get mad or make us feel rushed. Thank you will definitely be coming back! The pics I got sucked because we started feasting immediately lol but food was great. read more

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My only complaint is how far this restaurant is from me! We stopped by on our way back to SD from a desert trip. Was amazed to find an amazing authentic Thai food in Temecula. We ordered the Krapow Kai Dow with pork and the Kua-Kai from the Mae Sai specialty. Both dishes were perfect. Cooked super fresh and with the right amount of heat. The green beans from the Krapow Kai Dow were especially fresh. Service was great and you can tell the staff are very attentive to their customers. There were a lot of families coming in and out with both dine-in and take-out orders. The restaurant itself is a bit small but has larger and smaller tables. Loved the hand painted scenery on the back wall. Will definitely come again to try other dishes! read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Kaprow Kai Dow - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

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Excellent authentic Thai food! The food was so aromatic. Authentic spices used by the chef. All the food was fresh. The hostess was welcoming. This restaurant is small and decorative. Very cute space! I think they should add more tables outside when they get busy. If you haven't stopped by, you must try it! read more

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Really good food, great little spot! Family owned. Tom Kha soup and Thai green tea was fantastic! Definitely recommend trying this place.

Went there on a Saturday evening about half hour before closing. Followed the reviews, and we were looking forward to some great Thai food. The Pad Thai noodles were globbed together and there was no discerning sauce on anything. The egg rolls also were tasteless as were the cream cheese wontons. The Pad Thai was bland and rubbery. Maybe it was because it was the end of the day. Either way it was an expensive waste of time read more

Delicious food, generous portions, casual, pleasant, and colorful atmosphere. Favorite dishes include Stir-fry Eggplants, Pad Thai, and Spicy Basil Fried Rice. Current promotion: Free drink when you check in on Yelp! (As of October-November 2024) Tons of parking. read more

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Food is absolutely amazingly delicious! I'm in heaven eating the food as I type this! The service was amazing and fast! I came in quite early around 10am. Very cute little restaurant as well. Everything seemed quite authentic but the food is definitely something I'd be craving more of really soon, especially the crispy pork belly! read more

Mae Sai Thai Food - Pad Thai, crispy pork belly, Thai Beef Jerky, Thai Tea - Thai Near Me - Temecula, California

We tried Mae Sai Thai today. It's located in the Food 4 Less shopping center off Ynez. There's plenty of parking, but you might have to park farther since there are other restaurants beside it. We tried the Pineapple Fried Rice w beef, Chicken Pad Thai, and Beef Pad Sew. All were delish, except I wasn't a fan of the raisins in the fried rice. What stood out was the peanuts. I had asked for peanuts on the side, and when I sprinkled it on, it gave the Pad Thai smokey taste. Then I realized the peanuts were probably roasted and fire seared. I liked it, it was different, but good!! They also have vegan options (since i was feeling tofu), which I was going to get, but kids wanted meat. Overall, I would definitely come back to try other items. read more

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This place is a real gem. Having just come back from Northern Thailand(vacation) this place served the same amazing flavors. The service was good and attentive. The portions were generous. The food was super tasty. One negative, I asked for my meal to be "Thai Spicy" which is extra spicy and it came out with no spice at all. Not sure why, but every Thai place in Temecula is like this. Not sure how to communicate spice levels, but will try the next time we vistit this great restaurant. read more

Had dinner at Mae Sai Thai last night. It was my first time here. It is a small place, but when we arrived at about 8:00pm there were about 3 or 4 available tables. The decor was colorful and fun with parasol umbrellas on the ceiling and bright murals on the walls! Our server was helpful and friendly. I first ordered a Thai tea lemonade, but our server suggested I may want to try it first because she said it made some people "feel strange". I opted not try it and went with a Thai green tea instead. I also ordered the pad se ew noodles with chicken. My noodles were very good. I really liked that they were not overly salty as this dish can be in some restaurants. I also enjoyed the fresh, bright veggies in the dish, particularly the Chinese broccoli. The bowl seemed small at first, but I actually was not able to finish it because I was full. My Thai green tea was refreshing and not overly sweet. My husband really enjoyed his cashew chicken (he said he gives it a 5 star rating). Good food, friendly service, cute restaurant and reasonable prices. read more

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Casual dining with a huge menu, and friendly staff. Food was delicious and can't wait to go back to try more. read more

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I love getting lunch here before school pick up. The service is great. And the food is delicious. My favorite is the crying tiger. I feel like im coming over to my friends house , the vibes are so welcoming read more

Good food & customer service love it.Highly recommend this place! We had the pad kapow with crispy basil leaves & pad Thai. Both delicious.

Thai Tea is probably some of the best I've ever had, especially in Temecula! Plus, it comes in a huge cup. Inside is quaint and decorated nicely. It smells amazing like a home kitchen. Huge menu with so many great sounding items. I'd highly suggest the Maesai Special menu items! We got the Thai beef jerky, orange chicken, and M18 Som Tum combo- fried chicken thigh . Beef jerky was tender and delicious. The dipping sauce was amazing. The orange chicken was crispy, and sauce was added on top super fresh and yummy. The fried chicken thigh was plated in such a cool way (see photo) super fresh and hot. Good spice. We were greeted upon entering, and our order was taken shortly after being seated. Everything is made fresh to order, so it takes a few minutes but 100% worth the weight. read more

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I ate at Mae Sai tonight in a party of 14 visiting from San Diego, and I was quite impressed with the service! We came in not knowing the restaurant was as small as it is. Our server (didn't get her name) seemed to be the only one in the front of the house tonight, but thankfully she was undaunted by our large, loud group that was about to take over the restaurant. Most of the tables were open when we came in, and she single-handedly moved a bunch of small tables together so we could sit in one long table (we offered to help but she refused). The decor was super bright and cute. I liked the colorful umbrellas hanging from the ceiling and the rooster mugs that our water was served in. For as small of a place as it was (with a sign mentioning they were short-staffed), the service was quick and efficient. Our server advised us to eat our food as it came out, since the small kitchen didn't have the capacity to make all our entrees at once. But even with a slight stagger in plate delivery, they timed it pretty well. I ordered chicken pad Thai and Thai green tea. Both were good-sized and very tasty! I'd say this place passed my pad Thai litmus test. It's less spicy than a lot of Thai places; I ordered a medium and there was only a tiny kick. Everyone else liked their food and the experience too. Our server even split the check for us individually, which is a big ask for a party of 13. And she let us use the restroom in the kitchen that said "employees only." It was nice to feel such hospitality and welcome in a time when that's become harder to come by. The prices were fair (note that there's an 18% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more, plus a 4% credit card surcharge, so bring cash if you can). I would go back on a future Temecula visit! read more

Food and service was excellent 100% authentic Thai food. One of the best pad Thai I've ever had in my life. restaurant has very unique and welcoming atmosphere. You can taste the love in the food. The cheese wontons were so good. I forgot to take a picture of them. read more

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