Thai meatballs are so delicious. The flavor is fantastic. You have a nice sweet and spicy to eat, and the highball is refreshing and has a pleasant light taste. It is perfect. The Benedict was excellent. I did like the flavor of the biscuits; I liked how it was different than other Benedicts because they put their flavor Thai flavor to it. The poached eggs are cooked to perfection. Overall, my experience here has been great. I'm glad that I came for brunch. Oh, they also have happy hour all day on Sunday 4 dollars off cocktails. read more

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I haven't been here in YEARS and I miss this gem! From atmosphere to food to service. It's amazing!! Drink: I had the jalapeño margarita and it's fabulous. I love the salt they use. Food: shrimp spring rolls- Very unique way they do this and I love the twist they put on it. Gives it a unique flavor. If you like spring rolls but need to switch the flavor up a bit, give these a shot. Tom kha (coconut soup)- very flavorful. I can't say enough good things about this one. They nailed it across the board. I can't wait to come again on my next visit to Dallas read more

Malai Kitchen - Thai Coconut Soup - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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One of my partner and I's favorite fusion chains! Malai offers a modern fusion between Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, offering a new unique approach. 4/5 Food! We've been here a couple times now and enjoyed the food every time! The free sticky rice with the tame sauce is one of our personal favorites to get our palate started. - The Tom Kha (Coconut Soup) was very good! We personally thought the peeled chicken selection wasnt the best but the broth was still great - Pad Kee Mow was great - Crab Dip was interesting! A curry crab dip was a unique take but I enjoyed it! 4/5 Service, Great waitress, 10 minute wait at peak dinner service 4/5 Ambiance! Dim but enough lighting to see, sets the mood well. This location is set in West Village so the surrounding area is very beautiful. All in all 4/5, would recommend read more

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I have frequented Malai kitchen in Uptown for many years now. Met a friend today, March 27, 2025 for lunch there. Half past noon and there was plenty of parking in the covered garage at the rear of the restaurant. No charge for parking here. Definitely earns a star. There were plenty of booths and tables available inside or outdoors on the patio. The two of us were seated immediately and provided water and menus. Be sure to check the chalkboard at the entrance for daily lunch specials currently at $12 which is a great deal. They are also described inside the menus. We also were given a complementary appetizer consisting of sticky rice and a spicy eggplant dipping sauce. We both enjoyed it. This earns another star. Our new wait person was very friendly and helpful. She was also attentive checking on us several times. The bus boy also kept our water glasses full. We both ate the Thursday special lunch, which was Laksa. As always, it was prepared to order and to our spice level of choice. Both of us truly enjoyed the Laksa. The servings were so generous that we had to take half of the Laksa home. For dessert we had a coconut sticky rice mango creation. For nine dollars it was extremely tasty and a wonderful presentation. I will definitely order that dessert again. So overall, this was a perfect lunch experience from parking until leaving. Malai Kitchen has no problems splitting checks. Another star. The unisex bathroom needed cleaning attention and that was taken care of immediately. We were told they do regular 30 minute checks of the bathroom anyway. Another star. So in summary this review details why they continue to earn five stars. Couldn't be any better. This must be the reason they have survived and have grown the business all these years. Keep up the great work. read more

Malai Kitchen - Coconut sticky rice mango dessert. Fabulous and priced $9 on March 2025. Big enough to share for two people. - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Ordered takeout and I enjoyed the drunken noodles. The noodles were chewy and the beef were also tender. The pad Thai was also good, it wasn't as sauce as I normally see it being but it was still yummy. The papaya salad did lack some spice and flavoring but for the price and portion it was good. The tum yum soup tasted more like the Vietnam tomato sour soup (canh chua) than Tom yum flavoring. Quick delivery. read more

Malai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Outstanding Service! We've been coming to Malai Kitchen for a while now, and our experience is always wonderful thanks to our amazing waitress Sarah. She is consistently attentive and friendly, always checking on us at just the right moments. Her sweetness and genuine care make every visit feel special. She goes above and beyond to ensure we're comfortable and happy. Truly exceptional service she is a big part of why we keep coming back! read more

I had an amazing experience here. I got the Lemmon grass beef and the rice was perfectly cooked. The steak was tender and not chewy- perfect! I also recommend the Vietnamese coffee. The service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and it is a great place to relax after shopping in the West village. Parking is free. There is some street parking and garages available! read more

Malai Kitchen - Chicken and Waffles - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Thai curry has always been one of my favorite types so I was super excited to try jungle curry at Malai. They had many different types of Thai and Vietnamese dishes from noodles to soups and whole fried fish. On weekends they even have Asian style brunch dishes! The shrimp jungle curry (kaeng pa) was different because it is prepared without coconut milk. It definitely brought out the flavor of the curry and was pretty good but I personally prefer the creaminess of curry with milk in it. The flavor was pretty spicy and the veggies were good nonetheless! The pad kee mow had a nice smokiness to it and the noodles still had a nice chewiness to it. I also enjoyed the assortment of veggies and it had lots of tender beef in it as well. I requested 3/5 spice which was around 75% spicy for me. The shrimp lemongrass soup had a tangy, sour flavor to it and was spicier than expected. If you like Tom yum style soups, you will enjoy it. It came with some rice noodles in it as well. They had us try some rice wrapped in a leaf - the rice was slightly hard but the sauce on the side was very good! The peach ginger iced green tea is good if you like a more mild flavored drink and Thai tea is always good to pair with spicy food! They had lots of seating indoors and outdoors --the patio was great for a mild evening out. Service was excellent and the server was super nice. It's also located in a nice area with lots of boutiques and restaurants to walk around and sightsee. read more

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We got pad thai, pad see ew and the imperial rolls all to go. Overall, this was high quality thai food at a reasonable price point. Although we did not dine in, the ambiance of the restaurant seemed nice when picking up our food. We plan on returning. read more

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This place has a good selection of different kinds of asian dishes. I love how they start out with the sticky rice appetizer, which is always good. We especially like the curries. Also love the lychee martini and other fun cocktails. Our server Sara was great and suggested we try the appetizer special which was yummy...veggies with a saucy pork dip that was good, especially when we added a side of pita bread to go with it. read more

I love their Friday lunch special. Prices can be a little high but i understand the area but the Friday special is worth it.

We've gotten the mango sticky rice before and it was just as good this time. We also tried the coconut cream pie and loved it also! Great desserts and service! read more

Malai Kitchen - Mango Sticky Rice Smash - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I really enjoyed my lunch at Malai recently. The patio was like a casual club vibe with the music choice and the temperature was lovely. I ordered the drunken noodle and made it spicy. The spice level was perfect for me and I would consider it mild compared to other Thai restaurants I have been to. The noodles were perfectly springy and bouncy. The beef was super tender and I would have eaten a giant pot of this if I could have. I will be back to try their array of curries. read more

Malai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is the worst pho I've had in the dfw area/ever. I was moving all day and forgot to eat so I was really craving pho since I just got back from Vietnam. Decided to try it here and I legitimately coulda cried it was that bad. The broth was really red(??) and had an artificial salty (??) taste, the beef in it was small bits and obviously cooked prior (not authentic), and I think they used pad thai rice noodles instead of vermicelli noodles- which were over cooked and mushy. I was so hungry that I ate it, but had I'd not been so exhausted or didn't eat all day until 6pm I probably would have sent it back. I also asked for the onions on the side since im intolerant and they didn't- I honestly couldn't care atp because I was more disappointed in the actual dish itself. I will say that the servers were very attentive!! I still felt bad to tell them it was bad especially since I scarfed it down from being hungry. I did like the banh quay (fried bread) that came with it. That was the best part of the meal to be honest. This reminded me of those instant low quality pho bowls from the Walmart. I honestly feel bad writing my 1st one star bad review in yrs, but if you're going to serve gentrified versions of cultural dishes- at least make it taste good. There's westernized places in dfw that do, but they add something to elevate it (fusion, flavor,etc). This place doesn't. I'm sure their Thai cuisine is solid and it seems so from the reviews. However, if you are looking for good pho, authentic or not, this place is not it!! It seems like from other reviews others had said to skip the pho or their Vietnamese dishes. Avoid it!! read more

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I order uber eats often and they sometimes out the drink inside the brown bag and staple it. When I get it, I know it was not tampered with. Today they didn't put the drink inside a brown bag or put any tape over the top of my Thai tea. Anybody could have opened a lid and taken a drink. Looking at this cup, I'm not sure if it was spilled, they didn't fill it up all the way, somebody opened the lid to take a drink and put the lid back on. I just don't know so I'm not going to drink it. Please implement a safety measure of putting tape or a sticker on the lids so we can tell if it was tampered with. Better yet, just put it in a brown bag and staple it so we can tell for sure if it was tampered with. read more

Malai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Marco at the bar is one sharp individual, always makes sure i leave happy. Marco is an embodiment of integrity and is doing such a good job making the bar feel like a community. Is always aiming to impress especially when I need a guide on this very complex menu. I can't help but respect his character and work ethic and i am very enthusiastic to come back and get this experience again read more

Malai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Very delicious curries ! The Chiang Mai Noodles with shrimp was very flavorful , enjoyed every bite! read more

Malai Kitchen - Chiang Mai Noodles with Shrimp - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great food, portion size and price are very reasonable, service is excellent, and the atmosphere is very cool. We had the pad Thai and drunken noodles, both very tasty. read more

Malai Kitchen - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I took my family over to this spot while they were in town visiting from California and every dish we ordered and shared was a hit. We really loved the warm ambience too. The service was also great since our server made some excellent suggestions. I have been back many times after that because I just love the food. read more

Orders take time.... You wait patiently...stay graceful...and you get food that has no taste at all... no flavors and just loaded with salttt...disappointed read more

Sarah is the best! Always gives us the best experience from the moment we sit down to the time we leave. Thank you for your service! read more

Malai Kitchen - If you come to Malai Kitchen ask for Sarah! Thank you for always giving us the best experience! - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I didn't really care for the food my shrimp pad Thai tasted charred for some reason and really lacking in flavor. I love Thai food but this was a let down read more

If you're wondering how good the food is... no worries!!! The service and food is consistent! Great atmosphere and the manager on duty are always awesome! I love this place Life long customers, The Wilson's read more

Run of the mill Asian food. Not bad but nothing special about it. Decent amount of food for the price. I would go back but it wouldn't be my first choice. read more

Malai Kitchen - Basil chicken fried rice - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

It's a nice upscale fusion Thai spot, but the service and atmosphere are the main points. Ordered the vegetarian red curry and the basil fried rice. The red curry was extremely lackluster, and was a bit disappointed considering the price. The basil fried rice was solid, but I feel it is on par with what you can get at other places for cheaper. We were provided a complimentary appetizer which was an eggplant sauce with sticky rice, which was pretty good- the eggplant sauce was reminiscent of eggplant chutney. Their house made sriracha is very good, i would buy sriracha straight from there if possible. However, i do not feel the atmosphere and service make up for the quality of food i received when considering the price. The other menu items may be better though, so worth checking out. read more

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The food is fantastic! The flavors are wonderful. The service is excellent and the ambiance is great. read more

Solid 4 star Thai Restaurant. Nice Thai Restaurant in the Dallas Area. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Service was quick and very friendly. Started with the Bourbon Smash cocktail which was very smooth. The mango and mint added a refreshing angle which came in clutch later. For apps we had the Malai Favorite Sampler which came with a nice spread of Ahi Tuna Spring Rolls, Chicken Satay, Imperial Rolls and Vietnamese meatballs. Everything was very tasty and it came with several sauces. I can't remember all of them but they were all very good. For entree I had both the sweet and sour vegetable soup and the Drunken Noodles with Beef. The soup had the balance just right between sweet and sour. For the noodles I was asked on heat level and I tend to lean more towards the spicy side, so I opted for a 4 out of 5. And here is where that cocktail came in clutch. WARNING: their heat scale is higher than most. Either the chef has a heavy hand with the heat or there was intent to make me suffer. Either way I felt like I was being punked or in some Hot Ones episode. But momma didn't raise no wimp so I gave it my all. 8 glasses of water and mint and mango pieces later I was half way through my dish. But I had to pause for the sake of my gall bladder and my family. My family also had the Chicken Pad Thai which she said no heat and she said it was a little spicy and my kid had the Chicken with Rice with Wontons as the build your own meal. Luckily his was not spicy! For dessert we had the Mango and Rice which was a nice end to the meal. It was warm and creamy and the mango was refreshing and sweet. Overall everything was good and would come back but next time I know to respect that heat level. read more

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This location has street parking and a parking garage close by. We were seated quickly and got our drinks right away. Our server was friendly and checked in with us a couple of times. The food was really good. They brought some sticky rice for the table. I enjoyed the scallops with the pad Thai, the combo was excellent. The food was flavorful with the right amount of spice. Everyone in my group enjoyed their food. The vibe is pretty relaxed. read more

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Very tasty tai food, From the environment to servers and food, this place has it all! We had a table in the covered patio and it was not even Cold, they have portable heaters that pretty much heat up the outer area. Only flaw is with the restrooms, it's only for one person at a time male and female each and this is for the whole restaurant. Our server was very nice and attentive, constant refills when you were low and was able to manage several tables. Food- I got the drunken noodles, and of course I got it extra extra spicy, now I don't really recommend it this way even if you do like heat, as this way can be very very spicy! But for me it was just right! The spiciness really is my type of food, and this did deliver. The beer selection was very different nonetheless it was choice when it came to tai beer craft. If you get the flight of beer it's a good way to try a few without compromising to one. The bia hoi was like the blue moon. All in all the place is well worth it. read more

I went into Malai Kitchen for Sunday Brunch and it did not disappoint! It is definitely a popular spot in Uptown but I don't think people typically go for Brunch - but they should definitely start! The asian influences in the brunch menu are delicious and you still have access to the full regular menu. I got the shrimp pad thai and it was delicious - I would highly recommend! The service was prompt and the waitress was very polite in answering questions. One of the individuals I went with had some dietary restrictions and the staff was patient and thorough in answering all questions and even came back to reconfirm if certain ingredients were alright! The location is in a great spot! It is right in the heart of West Village, so the indoor/ outdoor seating gave great options depending on what everyone's preference was. The decor was lovely as well! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Malai Kitchen - sticky rice and peanut sauce - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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We love Malai and regularly dine in to order our favorites: Lemongrass Chicken, Bangkok Street Rice and Thai Tacos. That being said, their curries lack the right consistency and are typically void of flavor. Their red curry is thin, and boring. The panang curry is very bland- even the beef has no flavor. Great place overall, great drinks and happy hour, and will return but wouldn't reccomend their curries. read more

My friend and I stopped by after a walk on the trail. We were seated immediately on the balcony. I have no complaints! Everything was amazing. Our waitress is very friendly and gave us awesome suggestions. I added shrimp to my drunken noodles in addition to the beef. Such a great choice ! The flavors were so amazing. I cannot wait to come back. I also enjoyed the spring rolls. I also took a portion home! read more

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This is easily one of the best Thai spots I've ever been to. I had the pleasure of visiting last month with our Bachelorette group on a trip to Dallas. We had a great time at brunch, and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. My sister and I split the Thai Tea, Malai Favorites Sampler, and Stir-fried Glass Noodles. We were huge fans of the glass noodles - we stuffed ourselves as much as we could on these! The flavor is light and delicious, and made for a great lunch that was not too heavy. On the sampler plate, my favorites were the spring rolls and meatballs. I absolutely adored the tea as well - I thought it struck just the right balanced sweetness that paired well with our meal! My cousin ordered the green curry (I've included a picture here) that was also delicious. Malai Kitchen manages to perfectly curate their flavors with beautiful presentations and excellent service. I can't wait to come back here on my next trip to Dallas! read more

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GO HERE ON SUNDAY FOR ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR!! $4 off signature cocktails, $5 house-made beer, and 2 for $12 appetizers! The service was friendly and fast, food was phenomenal, and parking was a breeze. Not sure what more you could ask for! Wonderful place overall. read more

Malai Kitchen - Chicken Pad Thai and Panang Curry Bowl with Beef Tenderloin - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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To Carissa W. who responded to my review with a generic "lets try to save face" copy/paste customer service response: while parts of my review may be humorous (thank you) to process the unpleasant experience in your restaurant, your line of: "we always appreciate constructive criticism presented in a respectful manner. This helps us to better understand and address concerns without any distractions" - well Carissa, as customers, we appreciate good food with utensils and dishware presented in a clean state, with healthy sodium levels. This helps us to better understand your food without waving down an incompetent staff member repeatedly for clean utensils and dishes while experiencing hesitancy to finish the overly salty food. Appreciate the "invite" back to your restaurant but we will pass. Thanks! read more

Came back this weekend with a friend and had another great experience! This time I tried the iron pot green chicken curry! It was very tasty but I do think I liked the drunken noodles from last time more. I got the coconut Thai coffee which was great! Service was awesome our waiter never let our waters get below half. Can't wait to be back again! read more

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Very good food and service, also the beer is really good and hits hard. Enough parkings space. read more

Malai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Ordered delivery and it arrived exactly as ordered. I really appreciate that they put my cold Banh Mi sandwich toppings in a separate container so they were still fresh and crispy when it arrived. I also order the shishito peppers appetizer. I've I my ever had them grilled so it was different fried. Still pretty good. Will order from them again. read more

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I previously tried food from the location in Preston Center, so glad to have had an impromptu dinner at this location recently. It's in a very walkable location for nearby peeps but is right next to the parking garage for nearby visitors. Ambiance: My sister and I sat out on the patio. Despite it being super cold outside, the patio was still warm and just a smidge cooler than the inside so we felt comfortable. Plants + lit candles at each table made it feel as cozy as the more dimly-lit inside. Service: Our waiter was very attentive and constantly filling our waters lol. In line with my experience at Preston Center, the waiter provides any info on specials at the beginning and offers to place food in takeout boxes at the end. Food: I had the Khao Soi while my sister had the Panang Curry. I remember being confused when the Khao Soi came out because in past experiences the curry had always been more on the yellow side but it looked green. Their version uses broccoli, which was unexpected but works with the other ingredients. The presentation was nice and the noodles were not gummy. I can't speak more in detail to the Panang Curry, but my sister enjoyed it. However, one complaint that we had was that the curry seemed thin - for both dishes. I wish the sauce was made a bit thicker. As a side, we also ordered the Singapore Sling for 2. Great for duos who love sweet and citrusy drinks - you get a shared container to pour more as you finish. Sadly, we just missed their happy hour (3-6). Finally, each time I've gotten a free (shared) appetizer at the beginning of each meal. I can't remember the name of the dish but it's wrapped rice with some sort of sauce. It is delicious. Value: I'd say while the restaurant looks nice, admittedly I am a bit disappointed in the ratio of portions to the price. I'd tried a special at the Preston location that was pretty large, so trying one of the regular menu items was a bit underwhelming. In the future, I'd maybe want to focus more on trying their upscale dishes, specials, or taking advantage of their happy hour/varied drinks. read more

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Good food and good staff! Their spring rolls were really good! I think that all the lunch options are good! Parking isnt too bad, there is garage right behind the restaurant. read more

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