One of the best meals I've had from start to finish. Service was excellent, as was ambiance.

Realized that I haven't written a new review for Malai Kitchen in a while, so here it is... Love this little spot today as much as I did 4 years ago. The space is charming, beautifully yet simply decorated, sparkling clean. Even the ladies room! For sports watchers, they do have 4 big screens in the open-dining room bar. Easy to see from other parts of the restaurant as well. Let's get to the food...absolutely TDF! My favs are the fried imperial rolls and the fried rice over easy (lunch special on Tuesdays!). The rice dish is FULL of perfectly cooked veggies, tender chicken, and an egg on top. The service is SPOT ON percent of the time. Super friendly, on top of it, yet not breathing down your neck. Support this local gem! Note, they also have a spot in the West Village. read more

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Out of all the Malai locations I've tried, this is my least favorite food-wise. Came in on a Thursday to celebrate my aunt's birthday. It was her first time at Malai, and we were so excited to share it with her and have her try the pad Thai and mango coconut dessert. But it was disappointing for all of us. The pad Thai and lemongrass chicken did not have the right flavor profile. As for the dessert, the presentation was off (the portion was honestly so small!) and the coconut milk mixture was very runny and tasted watered down. I also felt like the taste of the coconut was going bad. It was the first time we didn't finish our food. But that being said, the service here is excellent. Our waitress was very kind and attentive, considering it was my aunt's first time. The establishment is also very clean. We came in right after happy hour ended, so the restaurant was fairly empty and we got seated right away. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be returning to this location since I think the food tastes better at the Fort Worth and Southlake locations. read more

Disappointed by the experience - I wasn't a fan of the sugar cane drink (they make them in batches) and my waiter said he would take it off the menu but it was on the bill anyways The coconut soup was very soup-y, next time I'll get a curry based entree. The complimentary sticky rice with the dipping is hard to eat with chopsticks and just hard in general - but the peanut sauce was real nice. The mango coconut smash was solid, I got 2 of those. Eating here feels like I'm in a outdoor nature setting in thailand. Service was okay (see drink that should have been refunded). But friendly regardless read more

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Loved how this place was food allergy friendly, and loved the ambiance inside too! Just wish the mango sticky rice was a slightly bit more authentic. read more

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

I loved the vegan Thai food options here. Especially the enjoyed the appetizers, the sugar cane juice, and the desserts. The staff was very nice and took time to ensure food restrictions were taken care of. Great experience overall. read more

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So bomb! The staff is super friendly too. The Massaman lamb is my absolute favorite it's sooo tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Definitely a must try! read more

Malai Kitchen - Massaman lamb - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I went to Malai Kitchen because I had $10 off through CityTins. To start - the ambiance is so gorgeous and welcoming. The tables are spacious, and they even offer a temperature regulated patio. Our server was wonderful, super attentive and diligent. The eggplant/sticky rice complimentary starter was great. I wasn't a huge fan of the actual food. The shishito peppers were just alright, they varied significantly in spice which felt like a gamble every bite. I ordered my go-to thai dish, red curry with tofu and veggies, and it was one of the worst I've had. Usually red curry is a little sweet with creaminess from the coconut milk, but this one was super herbaceous, salty, and unbalanced. Overall, I totally could have just ordered the wrong dishes, but I won't be returning. read more

Malai Kitchen - Shishito Peppers - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Ample parking across the street. Saturday night also had a lot of street parking. We made a reservation but there were a decent amount of seats open. Favorites sampler was a hit. The plates they give are also big. Curry I ordered was alright, not my favorite. read more

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

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Back once again for their delicious "Vietnamese *Meatballs*", flavorful char-grilled pork patties wrapped in Bibb lettuce & herbs ready to be dipped in their tantalizing fish sauce, mmm! Very good are the rest of their menu items, including their satay, green curry, and mango sticky rice. Bright and contemporary ambiance. Wonderful service with all my visits, including their fabulous Happy Hour! CHEERS! read more

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My 1st time dining was Saturday and I ordered the special: red chili pineapple redfish (not on the menu) and it was so good I went back yesterday I ordered the Stir fried glass noodles and Spicy crispy beef samosas. Delicious food. Excellent service. The waiter remembered me from the previous day. The restroom was clean. All staff were friendly and it's just a really relaxing place to dine. Overall 10/10. Food 9/10. Service 10/10. read more

Malai Kitchen - Spicy beef samosas - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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One of my all time favorite spots. They have always been friendly and have taken care of me like I'm a friend. Indulge in the transformative Thai Drunken Noodles at Malai Kitchen, where each bite orchestrates a vibrant harmony of flavors, masterfully balancing heat and tenderness to elevate your senses and ignite a craving for more. This is 10 out 10 + 1. Exquisite. It doesn't get any better than this one. #malaikitchen read more

Malai Kitchen - Drunken Noodles with Beef Tenderloin - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The food and service were top notch. The appetizer sampler plate was amazing. The service was so helpful and friendly. We can't wait to go back. read more

We visited Malai Kitchen on a weekend evening as a small group and received excellent service. My team and I met there after work and the Malai Kitchen menu was able to accommodate everyone's dietary needs, spanning from gluten-free to pescetarian, and even vegetarian. The service we received was very attentive and the waitress was funny and very animated. The food tasted quite good, although the spice level could have been hotter. I was warned my fish curry was going to be spicy but it turns out it wasn't. Not a bit deal, really, but having known... Everyone seemed pleased with their order, we had no complaints! This is definitely a good place for groups and I would recommend it to anyone who is in or around Dallas. read more

Malai Kitchen - Icelandic Cod Curry with Noodles - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Best Thai Restaurant I've been to in my 50yrs of enjoying Thai food. Couple that with outstanding restaurant staff and ambiance I wish I could take this restaurant back to Houston with me! Fresh Spring Rolls for our app, Pad Kee Mao and Veg Fried Rice for our entrees.. Even bought a couple of bottles of the House made Sirrachi sauce to take home. Marcia was our assist. Great location, interesting and diverse foodies, Malai will be our go-to on future visits! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

Went with my boyfriend and had a great experience overall. We ordered the Malai Favorites Sampler--loved the Vietnamese meatballs! For entrées, the Vietnamese BBQ pork and Arctic char were both delicious. Marco's service was exceptional! super knowledgeable and gave great recs. Only downside was the wait for food, but the ambiance and flavors made up for it. Would definitely come back! read more

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The mixed appetizer plate started our Thai food party. The service was attentive but not intrusive. The decor was nice and the lights not too bright. There was background music but not Asian style music. More like a mix of rock and roll over decades. When our food came out , it was delicious and plentiful. My Panang curry with beef tenderloin and vegetables was cooked very nicely. I ordered it with three stars and while it was a little spicy, I ended up sprinkling the house made sirachi sauce on it to bring it to the level that I liked. I understand there four of these restaurants located around Dallas so if the rest are like the one we dined at, you will be in good hands! read more

An amazing meal from start to finish. Got to try so many flavors because we came during happy hour which is all day Saturday and Sunday, and the deals were great. The Saigon Spritz was so refreshing. Tried the Vietnamese meatballs, the seared ahi spring rolls, and the spicy edemame. All soooo good. For entrees we tried drunken noodles and pad se ewe, in addition to the kids buttered noodles which my son inhaled. Both similar flavors. Perfectly seasoned and every noodle and veg was perfectly cooked. I def would order the drunken noodles (added shrimp) over and over again. The beef was melt in your mouth and the shrimp was delicious. Finished off with the banana custard. The banana was brûlée'd and crispy, sooo good. It was a nicer resteraunt for sure. You can tell from the amazing staff interaction. They were all so patient and sweet with a toddler. Two last notes, at least half the menu was gluten free which was a DREAM. No shortage of GF or vegan options. Lastly, everything coming out of the kitchen was timed SO perfect. The apps and drinks were fast, the entrees came up just as apps wrapped up. Just great. Will be back for sure. read more

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Overall, the food was just OK. The shrimp cake appetizer was pretty good. The pad Thai was OK. I ordered something from the weekday lunch menu on the weekend that they said they could do and got a noodle dish that had the wrong protein and was swimming in a soft runny scrambled egg sauce that taste tasted again just OK - but the wrong dish entirely than what I had ordered and all they did was replace the protein so yuck. However, the surface was pretty good. I wish the second server who took our order had done a better job of telling me that they could not do the dish. The atmosphere is modern and clean. But I would not go there again. read more

I would absolutely recommend coming here for an excellent Asian dinner. Everything was incredibly fresh with amazing flavor. Great portions for the price 10/10. read more

Overall the interior of the restaurant is really nice and modern. Staff is very attentive and nice as well. The food didn't really stand out to me. Our pad see ew and drunken noodles didn't have any flavor and they were both really salty. The ahi tuna was decent and so was the Thai tea. The only good thing was the dessert, the mango sticky rice. For the price of all these dishes, I probably won't come back again. Much better options around DFW. read more

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Ambience is great, very pretty interior. food was good with a wide variety . their happy hour is fantastic ( all day Sunday). parking was easy. staff was friendly. our party of 5 had a great time read more

We had great service for our large group. I really enjoyed the eggplant dip and sticky rice appetizers, but my pad woo sen was very delicious. The portion size was appropriate and was very nice to have left overs. Very cute restaurant too! We came during lunch and it seemed like a great place for a work meeting. read more

Malai Kitchen - Pad woo sen - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Malai Kitchen delivered on every front -- the food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the service was top-notch. Our server Sara was a standout -- attentive without being overbearing, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. She made the whole experience feel effortless. We will definitely be back! read more

Malai Kitchen is our "go-to" for delicious Thai food in a warm, inviting setting. My husband loves the Vietnamese meatballs, I'm a fan of the yellow chicken curry and the Ahi tuna salad. Sara D has been our server the last couple of times we've been there. She is terrific, provides great service and is knowledgeable about the menu. Will be back! read more

Burmese Tea Leaf Salad, Drunken Noodles, Iron Pot Green Curry Chicken Okay I will start saying that the drunken Noodles and other noodle dishes here are probably the best in town. So insanely flavorful and with a great texture. But man I was really disappointed by the green curry and to an extent, the Burmese tea leaf salad too. Both just tasted off, especially the green curry. Will just stick with the noodle dishes from here on! read more

Malai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great fav spot - easy brunch menu on weekends is perfect and unique. Joined co workers for a nice lunch over holidays to enjoy weekly menu offered with great drinks - had the jalapeno margarita now a favorite so tasty with a bite. Dishes are all excellent in our opinion whether you want noodles or rice dishes - we prefer the tofu offered but many get chicken or beef order. Last week met a niece from Denton for a birthday treat - they brought out the fun fresh carve coconut with rice pudding as a fun dessert for us - very unique again in flavors. I like we can order 'very spicy to no spice' - for some in group does not do heat in their dishes but we are the polar opposite with 4-5 for heat. Attentive service every visit with manager stopping by to check on our table every visit. Nice out door seating if Dallas weather permits; but also a fun bar area and indoor seating. Reservations can be made. A parking area across easily accessible with all kinds of weather to get in - out; also some up front free parking available. read more

We love Malai. The service was exceptional and very welcoming. The food was perfect and we will definitely back. Recommend! Cute patio too. read more

Malai Kitchen - Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mow) - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Really nice ambiance with a fireplace on the covered patio. Food is pretty consistent but service (especially from the bar) has gone downhill recently. We waited more than 10 mins for our first drink, when the restaurant wasn't busy at all, and even longer for our second one. Disappointing! UPDATE: before we left the restaurant, the MOD came by with an apology, a gift card and comped our drinks. Incredibly generous! read more

Came here as the ambience of this place was more what we were looking for. This is a cute place for a date night or just to get your Thai food fix. The inside is quite modern and well designed, elegant design with a high end look. The place is kept clean including the bathrooms. Our server was pleasant and accommodating. She wasn't pushy with anything and got our order exactly how we wanted it. The food came out quickly however we did come early so it wasn't busy. The food is fresh, light and tastes healthy. You won't be disappointed. PS the Thai Shandy was baller! I changed out the Thai*P*A with the lightest Thai beer on tap. read more

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I like the fried rice and Pad Thai, although I feel like the food is more greasy compared to other Thai restaurants

I've only picked up to go from this location but the banh mi (which I get every time) is amazing as is the fried rice. Also the host is always so nice! Everyone is very helpful and kind to the point that I was inspired to write a review. read more

The food is so good so while I visit here I go there enjoy my meal 3 time's already and their sugar cane juice are so delicious I even order 2 cups Wish they have in my city Los Angeles read more

One of my top 3 in Dallas! The food is great quality, flavorful. You must try the Vietnamese meatballs there for the appetizer. They mini Thai tacos are a must too. I'm at a point where i let the server choose my dishes because I've never been disappointed by one. Love their Sunday happy hour too. Great place for lunch! read more

Put this on your list if you are ever in Preston Wood, Dallas. We sat at the bar and our server was delightful- knowledgeable and accommodating. I especially enjoyed the tuna spring rolls. The homemade sriracha is potent! read more

Ambiance was really nice and the service was excellent! It was our first time and we'll definitely be back.

We've never had a disappointing meal here! So many great dishes, but our favorites are the potato samosas, yellow curry, and the chiang mai noodles with shrimp! Can't go wrong! read more

Happened to find this place during my solo business travels to dallas and I will be back every time!!! I am a sucker for good Thai and from the service to the food to the ambiance this was an 11/10. Everyone was kind. The vibes were great. Beautiful indoor and (covered) outdoor spaces to sit including a chic modern bar. I got the Panang curry and subbed chicken and tofu for the beef and it was quite literally to die for. The combination of flavors was incredible. Not to mention the little cucumber salad that comes with! Also loved their Thai iced tea. Reasonable prices and lots of parking nearby. Make the trek! read more

Malai Kitchen - Panang curry sub chicken! - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Food is always extremely tasty! So many different exotic flavors! The service is always exceptional and the ambiance/decor is perfect! Highly recommended and is now our favorite place! read more

One of my favorite spots for drunken noodles, good drinks and ambiance. I also like their wings. The fried rice is highly underwhelming though. read more