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    Malai Kitchen

    4.3 (543 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Lisa H.

    Fresh and taste like your on vacation in Asia country Great service and waiters and waitresses are very friendly and knowledgeable about their food That decor is quite quaint and romantic We will return

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    Joseph S.

    The service is fabulous, knowledgeable, friendly, top notch and imagine the food is even better ! Have been around the world and aye aye aye this is some of the best Thai in the world

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    Marla C.

    We were craving Asian food and decided to come to Malai kitchen. I am very appreciative that they have a free parking garage because this area gets very crowded and has limited street parking. Once we got to Malai we were seated pretty quickly and we sat out on their patio. It was a beautiful day and the patio has some nice covering, so, it wasn't super sunny. Once we were seated, our waitress came by and got our drink orders and answered questions on the menu. My husband got the chicken wings for an appetizer and he asked for the mild option. When they came out they had jalapenos on them. The manager Karissa, brought them to our table, and when she realized the mistake, she immediately took them back and made sure that they came back correctly. I ordered the lunch special for Friday. Which was glass, noodles and I got it with tofu. My husband and kid got the fried rice. While we waited for our food, they also bought out complementary, sticky rice with a very tasty dipping sauce. My husband loved the wings when they came out and they were huge.They were so big, he had to take most of them to go. When we got our food, our portion sizes were also very large. I was pleasantly surprised, especially because I got special. So I assumed that my food might be half the size but it looked like it was a full size. It was super flavorful and cooked perfectly. I wanted a little more spice and they brought me out chilis so that I could add them to my dish. I wanted to try their in-house drinks, but they are brewery. I'm not a big beer drinker but, the manager still brought me a sample just to make sure I wasn't missing out on something I might like it. It wasn't for me but I appreciate the hospitality. I passed on a drink but we enjoyed the patio seating. The consistent customer service that we got, especially from the manager and the food was superb. We will definitely go back. Hopefully during the week, so we can take advantage of another lunch special.

    Sam H.

    Very cute interior and good service. Chicken dish was fine, and ahi tuna spring rolls were good. Did not care for the green curry at all, had a very strange flavor. This meal was just okay, but wouldn't come back.

    Came with the Vietnamese Noodle Soup with Beef
    Derrick S.

    This place was phenomenal. The service was in point. The food was on point and the ambiance was great for a date, business arrangement, or a solo meal. I really enjoyed the food and the servings was right in point for the price. If you like Thai food, this place is a must. I went for lunch with some colleagues. You won't be disappointed.

    Yellow Curry Bowl with chicken and Side of Jasmine Rice
    Amenda K.

    I wasn't a huge fan of Thai food, but that changed once I came to Malai Kitchen! I ordered the yellow curry bowl with chicken and jasmine rice, and it was incredibly flavorful and satisfying. I don't have a huge spice tolerance, so I got mild spice for the curry, and it had the perfect amount of spice for me. We were thankfully able to make a same day reservation on a Sunday for a party of 8. The servers were so kind and even boxed up our leftovers for us. We were seated in a side room, which had plenty of bright lighting. However, I feel like the main dining area had a cozier ambiance with stylish light fixtures and booth seating. There is plenty of lot parking available around the Clearfork area, along with complimentary garage parking. Overall, I greatly enjoyed my first experience at Malai Kitchen, and will most definitely be coming back to try some of their other curry options!

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    Kimberly W.

    Malai is great! I love everything I've had here. I have a lot of dietary preferences and they do an excellent job of customization my meal. The service is great, always, very friendly staff. The restaurant is cool and modern with a beautiful indoor/outdoor patio. Over all, excellent.

    Sutona S.

    Everything was delicious!!!! I wish I could remember everything that we ordered by name but show your server the pics and ask them lol. - Customer service was top tier. I was actually really impressed at how attentive our server and manager was

    Shrimp Pad Thai Pad kee mow
    Jennifer J.

    We've been wanting to try this place. First off, the restaurant is kept very clean and all of the staff are very attentive to your table even if you already have a waiter/waitress assigned, so I love the teamwork. My boyfriend ordered the medium spiced Pad Kee Mow with chicken and it was really yummy and flavorful, but a little too spicy for my liking. The noodles were good and had the perfect chew to it and our waitress said they make it in house, so that was nice. I ordered their Pad Thai which also had great flavor, but it didn't taste like the traditional pad Thai. You can taste the flavor of it being cooked on the wok and the pickled bean sprouts gave a different twist to the dish. That's the pink and yellow toppings on the dish. Again, it's not something I'm used to with my pad Thai, so that seemed like a creative take on it. What I feel it was lacking was the tamarind flavor, which is the signature flavor of Pad Thai, so I was a little disappointed on that. Overall, a pretty nice Thai place to visit.

    Mango Sticky Rice Smash
    Veronica B.

    The food was amazing , the service was top tier . Our server Brian was super sweet and personable and took great care of us . Loved every bite , so fresh and delicious!! Highly recommend, we will return . Thank you Malai kitchen we loved everything about you .

    Drunken Noodles (served burnt)
    Keke K.

    I went to Malai Thai for dinner recently, and honestly, it was a big letdown. I started with the Thai chicken wings (bone-in), and I was actually surprised by how much I liked them. I'm usually not a big fan of bone-in wings, but the flavor was super authentic. Definitely a nice way to kick off the meal. For my main, I got the Pad See Ew with chicken, and this was a huge disappointment. The noodles were completely burnt. I could smell it and taste it right away. I mentioned it to the server who offered to replace it for us but I reused. I couldn't believe something that burnt even made it to the table. Definitely not what I expected. I also got the pineapple fried rice, and this one was just okay. It was slightly overcooked and had a faint burnt taste again, but it wasn't nearly as bad as the Pad See Ew. It was still decent enough to eat, but nothing special. The seared scallops with noodles were fine. Nothing amazing, but not bad either. The real star of the night was the peanut-encrusted ruby trout, hands down my favorite dish. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the sauce it came with, kind of a coconutty tomato lime sauce, was really good. Even the rice was served with this green sauce that I really enjoyed. At the end, they served sticky rice, which was fine, pretty standard, nothing to rave about. Overall, I went in expecting a lot more from this place. Some dishes were decent, but the burnt food was unacceptable. I didn't order anything else after that just because of how off-putting the burnt dish was. Otherwise, I would have gotten dessert, which I was really craving, but I ended up skipping it and getting something else down the street instead.

    Sticky rice with mango
    Erika M.

    Each dish is its on explosion of flavors and aromas. You have to try for yourself to find your favorite! Flavors are more authentic and not your traditional Americanized Thai food so be prepared to really taste the spices and ingredients. Great service and ambience. Good portion sizes and great prices. Parking can be challenging at times due to the location but worth everything including the parking structure is only a short distance walk away.

    Spicy Basil Chicken
    Amber S.

    Came here for a ladies night book club based solely on reviews and ratings. It did not disappoint! Everyone ordered something different and we couldn't stop oooo-ing over how flavorful all the dishes were. (See pictures) Our server was new and being trained but did a good job. This place is very popular, as it should be, so if you want to not have to wait make a reservation and be on time for that reservation. Our group will definitely be back and I can't wait to try other dishes on this delicious menu. Also, while I didn't snap a picture of it, their tiramisu is amazing - one of the best I've ever had. Leave room to end your night with that!

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    The vegan pad thai is my favorite! If it's date night, you know I am choosing Malai. Highly recommend!

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    My Tuna tartar tostada was excellent nice and spicy lots of lemongrass. Delish!! We sat on the patio (enclosed) service was terrific.

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    Do you have low sodium options?

    I didn't see anything on the menu that was low sodium. My partner has HBP and she did fairly well though (didn't feel bad after) when we ate the yellow curry!

    Is this is a good place for a first date?

    Yes absolutely it's a little upscale but not too fancy. It's busy so there's not awkward convo. Nearby there is a movie theater and gelato shop. And the food has plenty of options for everyone!

    Would this be a good place to celebrate a birthday? 😊

    Yes, we took our friend and celebrated her birthday and we enjoyed it so much. The food was amazing.

    Do you have to make a reservation or can you show up and request a table?

    Hi Kay! Great question! We certainly seat walk-in's but always recommend a reservation to minimize potential wait times. Give us a call at (682) 707-3959 and we'll be happy to take your reservation! We look forward to seeing you soon!

    Do you serve Udon noodles?

    Hi Austin, We do no have udon noodles however we DO have some other delicious types of noodles... flat and thin rice noodles, glass noodles and more! Please check our menu out at: http://www.malaikitchen.com/dinner… Read more

    Are there gluten free options?

    Hi Stephanie! Great question! Much of our menu can be prepared gluten-free. Let your server know when you get in that you don't eat gluten and they can help you with your decision. I hope that helps! Hope to see you soon!

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