Mai Thai on Main one of our favorite spots in Cottonwood. Every visit is consistently great from the warm, welcoming atmosphere to the incredible food. Everything is always so fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared homemade with love. Our server Karina is the best! She's always so happy, sweet, and attentive. You can tell the whole team there really cares because everyone is friendly and provides great service. Some of our favorite starters are the fresh rolls, vegetarian rolls and chicken dumplings. The Thai style orange chicken and ramen as well as any of the curry dishes are all great picks for entrees. Highly recommend Mai Thai on Main, we love it here! read more

I love their green curry and silver noodle soup. Fried rice is good too. TBH every thing is great here. Not spicy. Service is friendly and the place is super clean. Check them out read more

MAI Thai On Main - Lunch - Thai Near Me - Cottonwood, Arizona

Mai Thai is a local favorite. The service is 5 star. So attentive and observant My apologies in advance on the pics I posted half way finished. That is how good the food is here. The food I ate today was the Noodle Soup. Flavorful; always fresh and consistent Save room for the house-made Coconut Ice Cream. Delicious The Feng Shui is definitely flowing in the spacious dining room. Traditionally Modern decor read more

MAI Thai On Main - Homemade Coconut Ice Cream - Thai Near Me - Cottonwood, Arizona

Came here for dinner on our 2nd night in Cottonwood. This place has a cozy dining area and a separate bar. Our dinner was red curry chicken, chicken pad see ew and beef pad kee mao. All of the dishes were tasty, the slight difference between pad see ew and pad kee mao is the Thai basil. Staff were warm friendly and attentive. Price is reasonable. They have their own parking lot too, certainly recommend read more

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Red curry and thia tea is the best in the area. They have low prices for lunch specials.

Tonight's experience was amazing. Service is super fast and friendly. The water is crisp and refreshing. My chicken curry was so homey, sweet, creamy and extremely flavorful. Also the orange chicken was some of the best I've ever had. It was a full house tonight but our food came out in a fast manor. Such a lovely experience! Definitely will come back and highly recommend it for those who haven't been. read more

I think this place is like 3.4 stars, but that's not an option. The Pad Thai was no good. This is disappointing, because it's a simple dish and should be a knock out. This one was very bland. Pad See Eew was good. A lot of flavor and a good sized portion. Thai Fried Rice was good. A lot of flavor and a good sized portion. Eating in and taking out had great service. Kind and courteous staff. The dinning room is comfortable. read more

I ordered pad see yew and thai tea. Everything was tasty. The pad see yew lunch portion was large. Server was very attentive and so was her assistant. Restaurant is a little dark but comfortable. I sat at a table with chairs. The chairs are okay for a little but not if you plan to linger with friends. read more

MAI Thai On Main - thai tea - Thai Near Me - Cottonwood, Arizona

Their tom yum soup at 5/5 spice level was one of the best tom yum soups I have had. Super flavorful (not very spicy as far as spicy Thai food can be but had some spice and lots of flavor and was perfectly balanced). I enjoyed seating at their outdoor patio. Great service, vegan and vegetarian friendly. read more

MAI Thai On Main - Tom Yum hot pot - Thai Near Me - Cottonwood, Arizona

Great Thai food! I was in town for a bachelorette party and we ordered a giant box of Thai takeout. All of our orders were perfect, ready quickly and we were even given fortune cookies, which usually never happens when I have Thai food! I will say that the spicy scale seems to run a bit hot. I got a 3 but it definitely felt spicer. A lot of other girls felt this way too! Spicy or not, everything was delicious and I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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I came into this location on December 21, 2023, with a companion to try some Thai food on our last evening in Cottonwood. Based upon the location of this restaurant, we didn't expect the highest caliber of food but did expect more of a resemblance to authentic Thai cuisine. Let's get to it, shall we? What I got: Tom Yum Hot Pot with shrimp For those who have read any of my previous reviews on Thai cuisine or of Tom Yum, it is known that I am particular about this dish as I have enjoyed it in various parts of Thailand as well as the globe. This Tom Yum included many traditional elements such as lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves and bamboo shoots. However, what was added to this dish and was unexpected was cabbage and broccoli (insert confused face). If making a vegetable Tom Yum, one would use galangal, lime leaves, lemon grass, and hot chile paste, mushrooms, bok choy, etc (not broccoli or cabbage). The cabbage and broccoli in this hot pot seemed to act as a filler in this dish and not a welcomed one. Aside from the ingredient faux pas, the flavor was muted on this dish. Garlic Delight with Shrimp This dish did have garlic indeed but was light on shrimp. The dish was pan cooked as opposed to fried. The garlic used on this dish seemed as if it was pre-minced and not freshly chopped. The dish was an okay shrimp dish but it was not a "Thai" dish as it did not include any traditional Thai elements. The service in the location was prompt as we arrived when the location opened for the evening and the service remained prompt as the establishment began to fill with guests. However, the food isn't authentic but will please those who may have not experienced Thai cuisine before. If you are in the Cottonwood area, this location is one that can wait until you've experienced other dining experiences in the area. $110.40 with tip for two for this experience. read more

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First visit. I wish I never tried this place. Ordered Tom Yum hot sour soup. It had so many items in it that you couldn't even chew and if you swallowed any of it, you may have ended up in the ER. There were bone pieces and these noodle colored noodle looking things that were oblong with sharp ends. Little sticks and pieces of sticks.I tried to research what they might have been but seriously no clue. I'll try to attach a picture of it. Then the entree was sweet and sour with chicken. No where did it say it was tempura chicken. Yuck! Terrible flavor and it soaked up all the juice which made it soggy tempura chicken. I'm sad it was this bad. Guess I ordered the wrong items. Believe me, I tried. Just horrible. The place was fairly nice looking but dirty. One waitress told a youngster to stop yelling. Our waiter was a zombie. He stood 2+ feet away from the table while taking the order and some else delivered the food. I'm mad that we didn't say something. I just wanted to pay and leave. In retrospect....I think the pieces of non food items were added was intentionally. 2 people sharing a soup and one meal probably pissed them off. Maybe they don't understand that I can't eat much but my husband eats most of it. And we didn't order booze. It was a " you're not welcome here" message. Read loud and clear! read more

MAI Thai On Main - Unchewable food items in hot and sour soup. - Thai Near Me - Cottonwood, Arizona

My favorite Thai place in the Verde Valley. The food is always delicious and hits the spot. My favorites are the Drunken Noodle (Pad Kee Mao) and the Tom Kha. Also try out the Thai Iced Tea. The staff are always so sweet and take good care of you. I cannot recommend this place enough read more

My mom and I have been making the drive to come here for years. The owner's bold and authentic Thai flavors never disappoint! My mom's favorite is the Pineapple Fried Rice. The servers here are really nice too. read more

I was traveling through Cottonwood Az with a couple who (amazingly) had never eaten Thai food. Tried Mai Thai on Main for their first Thai meal. Pad Thai was pitiful. A one-inch snip of green onion seemed to be the only vegetable. A few thin slices of chicken and bland sauce. It was basically a two-pound container of noodles. Also, we nicknamed their Spring Rolls "Lettuce Rolls." We ordered takeout. Perhaps dine-in is better, but if so it is a bad commentary that they would serve worse food for takeout. Overall very poor Thai food. They get one-star because the family who run the place seemed friendly. read more

MAI Thai On Main - "Pad Thai" - Thai Near Me - Cottonwood, Arizona

The pad Thai was huge and very good although I expected more than 6 shrimp in my dish, I would go back. The ambiance is very nice although I think most of their business is take out since most people came in and walked out with food. read more

Love this little Thai spot in Cottonwood. I've had the same server all 3 times I've been there this year, and she's helpful with making sure I get a vegan option. The green curry and the panang are delicious. Lots of veggies and I usually get fried tofu. The Tom Ka Gai soup and the Tom Yum soup are so flavorful. This is a go-to when I'm wanting a good meal at a fair price. read more

such a great experience for our sister trip food and service was out of this world!!!! read more

MAI Thai On Main - sisters - Thai Near Me - Cottonwood, Arizona

This was our first visit since purchasing our vacation home in Cottonwood in 2019. We don't know how long this restaurant has been in business, but we have been visiting the Verde Valley every year since the 1980's. Although it is evident we passed by its location several times, we simply never noticed this restaurant. The exterior is very unassuming. We very much enjoy Thai food. We dine at a few restaurants near our primary home, as well as many other Asian restaurants that blanket our and neighboring cities. Our favorite Thai restaurant in AZ is The Wild Thaiger in Phoenix. Anyway, I suppose we had been hesitant to try a Thai food restaurant, or any other Asian food restaurant in Cottonwood or in the rest of the Valley given the demographics of the communities. So we never searched them out. This changed on Friday, May 24, 2024. A friend of ours, and also a full-time resident, invited us to join her for dinner at this restaurant. We gave in to our hesitations and accompanied her. Upon entering, we noticed the interior to be quaint, leaning towards the more homely side. The persons working were certainly reflective of a home visit. Particularly those working in the kitchen. Which isn't necessarily bad. But don't expect the look of a polished restaurant. However, the staff members were friendly, and welcoming. So anticipate a warm greeting. We ordered two No. 38 Garlic Delight (Chicken), one No. 42 Spicy Basil (Chicken), one side of Shrimp Roll, and one side of Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura. The reviews of the Garlic Delight were mixed. One person enjoyed the dish, and the other thought it was okay. The opinion of that person was the dish was a bit over garlicky. I enjoyed the Spicy Basil, medium spice. I thought the taste was a nice blend of sweet and spicy. The protein servings were large, as they were in the other two dishes. The servings also offered a nice helping of vegetables. The Shrimp roll was nicely prepared, the roll being flaky. However, the Tempura was nothing like Tempura. The entire dish was burn't. The color very dark, and the texture like sandpaper. The items were very difficult to eat. Tempura sauce is not offered with the dish. Only something more in-line with a thicker sweet sauce. Consequently we didn't enjoy this dish. And upon reflection, the server did apologize for the wait on our appetizers as she mentioned something about a fryer problem. At the time the group was engaged in conversation so we simply advised her not to worry. Maybe the state of the Tempura dish was a rarity? But they should have never served it the way we received the dish. All-in-all, the visit was okay. My wife advised she does not want to return, but I will be prompting her to give it another try. I am sure there are other offerings that will be pleasing to the both of us. But this restaurant deserves one more try. We do appreciate their effort so we left our customary 25%, and my wife also handed the worker cleaning up at closing a generous tip for being so friendly. Prior to returning, we will try the other Thai restaurant in old Cottonwood. We are hopeful between them, one restaurant will become our go-to Thai restaurant. We do miss eating Asian food during our stays in the community. read more

Best this food in town !! Service is always good never disappoints been coming here for years.

Great prices, consistent, perfect for family dinner night. I love the appetizer sampler, and the pineapple fried rice is something we always get read more

SO GOOD. I had the yellow curry, spicy 5, Thai tea w boba, veggie and shrimp tempura, and Tom kha soup. ALL PREMIUM. Flavor's perfect and price is on point. You won't regret eating here on a one time trip or on the regular. read more

It's a good place to taste Thai food. The crispy tofu is very good. It will be better if have it with spicy sour sauce. Tom yum soup is also good read more

MAI Thai On Main - a plate of crackers and a bowl of peanut butter - Thai Near Me - Cottonwood, Arizona

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Recently ate lunch there. They renovated and the place looked good but the food was not. Ordered the vegetarian curry with brown rice. The "curry" tasted like it was watered down and sugar added. There were only a few veggies and the dish wasn't filling at all. My partner said his dish was just okay. The people that served us in the past are all gone, so it's possible that they have new owners. We won't be going back anytime soon. read more

The service was slow, slow, slow. Fortunately I had tons of time, but still, slow. I had to flag down servers for water, chili, the bill, and paying the bill. The pad Thai with chicken was a bit bland for my taste and needed chili to add heat and flavor. The chicken seems a bit tough and a little off on flavor. The lunch salad was offered with a choice of dressings versus the typical peanut, although peanut was available. All in all, not the worst Thai ever, but not the best. I'll pass on a second try with other options in town. read more

Found this restaurant while visiting AZ, and I really loved my dinner here. The ambiance was classy yet simple which made it very comfortable. Every member of the staff was friendly and prompt. The food was fresh, tasty and well prepared. Be warned: In St. Louis, when I order my Thai food "hot," I can sometimes barely notice the heat. Do not make that mistake here! I ordered my dish level 4 out of 5, and it was deliciously on fire. This restaurant is a Thai food oasis in the middle of the desert! read more

I was very impressed with how fast their service was and the food was delicious! Our sever Lucas was so kind and attentive! It was a relaxing lunch after a long hike in Sedona! It was just what we needed to get replenished, generous servings and great flavor! Thank you Mai Thai, we can't wait to come back! read more

I have never been let down from customer service and the taste of their food. I highly recommend this restaurant. Clean and family friendly. They treat you like royalty. Prices are really reasonable. read more

The people are really nice and I've eaten here once before and the food was pretty good but this time it was really bad. seemed like they were having issues with the seasoning and sauces. I ordered a pad Thai and it was honestly the worst pad Thai I have ever had. It tasted like dry sticky rice noodles with chili buffalo wing sauce. My boyfriend ordered curry fried rice and it too tasted pretty bad. I'm just disappointed after spending all that money. read more

After eliminating the 1 & 2 star hit job reviews that mention competitors or portion size we choose Mai Thai. It was a Saturday evening at 7 and they were busy. The greeting and service was friendly and attentive. The food was tasty and the portions were generous. When in the mood we never sought Thai restaurants with ambiance, however the interior was clean and comfortable. read more

This is not authentic thai food. We were traveling thru and picked up these two dishes: spicy basil chicken (rice) and a noodle dish (pad kee mao). At the first glance, both dishes looked exactly the same. And taste wise, they are really just stir fry vegetable, except one with rice, the other noodle. I am not a local to this place but I have had enough thai food to know this restaurant is somewhat deceiving their customers. Their customer service is also in need for improvement. It would take them forever to perform one task, like charging a credit card. I personally would skip this place if I am ever in the area again. Your money would be probably better spent on something authentic. Wouldn't recommend . read more

MAI Thai On Main - Spicy basil chicken ( really is just stir fried vegetables, not authentic at all) - Thai Near Me - Cottonwood, Arizona

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This is a great family-owned business. We love Thai food, and this is one of the best. Its a very small restaurant but you will not be disappointed. read more

Just "ok." If you really love Thai food you may be disappointed. I am unable to say the food is terrible. It's just not satisfying in the way several Thai restaurants around the state are. read more

We always take out from here. Probably for 20 years. Usually dinner and it's always good. Wife and I wanted a light lunch so we decided to eat here. There's not much of an Asian food scene here in Cottonwood, so this place pretty much is it. The restaurant needs a makeover for sure as the inside is outdated and looks clustered. Everyone is always nice and friendly. We got seated right away and the server was there in a second. So we got our normal go to stuff and it was good. You won't go wrong here, but don't expect the Thai experience you'd get in California or Phoenix even.. read more

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Great Choice and go to for Asian food. Location: Situated on the corner of Main and Aspen allows for easy access. But pay attention as it can be easy to miss. Parking space in front can be limited but plenty of parking with the lot adjacent to the restaurant. Ambiance: Well decorated with the typical Thai decor. The tables and booths are widely spaced to allow for privacy. Very comfortable. Service: Friendly and attentive. They really care about customer service so no worries. Food: Everything was well seasoned without overpowering spice/heat. Big city Thai traditionalists might feel the chef could use a little more heat. But what we tasted was just right for our palettes. Ordered the Clay Pot Shrimp and recommend it for those who want a lighter and healthier plate. The homemade coconut ice cream with cashew crumble was outstanding! Drinks: Very limited mixed drink menu, basically highlighting the Martini. Small but adequate wine and beer offerings. I selected the house Merlot and enjoyed it. Next time I'll try a dirty martini. Cleanliness: Spotless. Overall: 5 Stars for Cottonwood. Great food, service, and price. read more

Good food, large portions. Reasonable prices Great service pleasant ambience. Convenient location.

I'm shouting from the mountain top, "MaiThai on Main" is absolutely a special restaurant. The flavors are incredible; Thai Tasty that I find unequalled. Came for lunch; served a fresh salad upon seating. Thai fried rice; simple and bountiful. Best I ever tasted. Ginger chicken; prepare yourself for complex yet gentle flavors that meld into a savory meal. Perhaps one of my favorite dining experiences ever! read more

We love road trips! Road trips allow us to discover new mum and pop eateries like Mai Thai on Main in Cottonwood, AZ. This place is near Sedona, AZ. Plenty of spots for parking. Easy to find. They do have lunch specials... But we opted for dinner sized entrees. We were seated promptly and the servers were attentive. Yellow Curry fish fry was delectable. Satay chicken was good. Crab fried rice was tasty too! Good, sharable portion. Over all, our tab came to approximately 60.00. A lil pricey, but good value. I highly recommend this spot when you're heading to Jerome, Camp Verde, Cottonwood, or Sedona. read more

They have reopened inside and patio dining. I usually get Yellow Fish Curry or Beef Pad Thai but I tried the Crab Puffs and Beef Satay with a side of rice. Another favorite is Pineapple Fried Rice with chicken or beef. The food here is consistent and delicious. They tend to stir fry their veggies lightly so they are firm. I request my veggies cooked soft and they arrive perfect to my taste. The flavors here are unique and delicious. The food is mildly spiced for Thai food just enough heat for my taste. The staff are friendly and the restaurant is immaculate. read more

Best Thai in the area!!! I'm from CT, lived in both CA & TX and Mai Thai isn't just "ok" like I saw in someone else's review... they are really good! I always Order the drunkin noodles (pad kee mao) or a curry or the Tom yum. I've tried the other Thai restaurants and they pale in comparison!! read more