Malakor is my go to Thai spot at the moment. I have eaten almost the entire menu and everything is good. Some things are great. I recommend the papaya salad the money bags the crispy duck and a noodle dish or curry. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Quaint and nice environment. Outdoor seating to enjoy the weather when it's nice out. Dylan Approved read more

I've been on the hunt for some Thai food since I haven't had any for two months since moving here. I looked on Yelp and saw Malakor! Drove 15 minutes to get my grub on, only to find out that they close at 9:45 pm instead of 10pm! And this was in a Friday!!!! We arrived at 9:38 and they had already closed up shop! What a disappointment' Beware read more

Delicious and authentic Thai flavors, portions are satisfying, wait staff is helpful and was great with food suggestions do try the refreshing papaya salad and any specials of the day. The place is cute and decorated nicely. Very cozy vibes. read more

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Malakor Thai Issan is fairly close to MIA, so we stopped for lunch before a flight. For Miracle Mile, parking was easy midweek. The restaurant is small and cozy with colorful Thai adornments and a beautiful water serpent mural. Tom Yum Seafood had a good variety with shrimp, calamari, and even small oysters. It was very tasty with lots of basil, cilantro, mushrooms and the right amount of heat. It was one of the best Tom Yums I've had in a while. I usually like Tom Yum Koong or shrimp, so this was a nice change I'd recommend if you want soup. We shared Crispy Pork Belly that was stir-fried with basil, onions and topped with 2 fried eggs. With white rice it was authentic Thai! I'd prefer it even more crispy, but maybe we let it sit too long while drinking our soup. Our Mango Sticky Rice dessert came shaped like a heart. It disappeared fast. Malakor doesn't have a liquor license but the Prosecco and Thai beer were fine. We'll be back to try other menu items, especially the Issan specialties! read more

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I got served the soda in a glass that had lipstick from the last patron not fully cleaned off, and the server didn't know what "mild plus" was for spice levels. At $20-$30+ per dish, I was surprised at the lack of care with cleaning the glasses and the lackluster service. The one time the server checked on me he filled my Sprite with water. The restaurant is open seating and half the shop is traditional chairs and tables while the other half of the shop is low tables to dine while sitting on cushions on the floor. The pad Thai - the most common of all Thai dishes and a staple of any Thai restaurant - was fine. It's nothing I'd write home about, or recommend to a friend. It was just... there. They've fallen into the trap of relying on added spice in substitution for having a good base flavor. At just under $24 before gratuity for a pad Thai and a Sprite I wanted better. 2/5. read more

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Hmm, the food were okay. I got the pad see eew, the flavor was there, but the noodles were too saggy. The chicken satay is not too bad, but all the flavor were just relying on the peanut sauce, the chicken itself taste pretty plain. My friend did not like her fire chicken with rice, it just tasted like orange chicken. The Tom yum soup, however, was probably the worst Tom yum soup I've ever tried in a Thai restaurant. The soup feels like hot water mixing with the powder from those fast noodle package, all I can taste is msg and I can't taste any real ingredients that were used to cook the soup like lemongrass and tomato, etc. read more

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Everything was great, food, service, ambiance, parking. If you like authentic Thai food, Malakor is the winner!

Pleasant service with outdoor seating and yummy food. We were hungry after the airport, and decided to stop by here for a quick meal before checking in our hotel. We were seated quickly, and food also came out sizzling hot! All the dishes we ordered were good. Sauce in Tuna Tartare was a little sweet, but we like the dish over all. Crab fried rice, pad kee mao, papaya salad, laab, and calamari were great. Level 3 out of 5 was a little too spice for us, and we eat spicy. I would order 2/5 next time. read more

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The food is not good. I come from nyc and LA where there is every variety of food, especially asian. This is bad. Spicy Basil Thai Fried rice is dry, flavorless, 1 piece of basil, ZERO SPICE, NO FLAVOUR. Gross. And $19????? Rip off, and gross. Pad thai, a spectacular disaster. Dry chicken, sloppy "sauce". Just awful. And around $22. Bad bad bad. Awful waste of money and time. read more

Worst wings ever the picture that they post is not what you get you get frozen chicken wings. Granted their sauce was good the way of a price for bad bad wings read more

Malakor Thai Isaan - Really bad chicken wings - Thai Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Been coming here for years and never rated them. Food is always great. Tasty and authentic. Service is excellent and the restaurant while it is small it is nice and cozy. This time I did notice they had the temperature a little higher than usual. Maybe to save on the electrical bill but it was borderline uncomfortable. This was a one time thing for me so I'm not going to take away anything from it. Pad Thai is fantastic and probably one of the closest from Thailand. Everything else is great, the Tom Kha Kai soup is amazing. I order it spicy and it is delicious!!! This ain't fine dining, but it is amazing tasty and delicious food that won't disappoint. read more

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There was a terrible smell of urine and old dirt when I ate there. There was not a nice vibe and the man waiting on me seemed unhappy. I would suggest getting a pleasant host or hostess and waitstaff because first impressions mean a lot. On top of the bad atmosphere and less than friendly man, the food was the worst Thai food I have ever had. The sauce is way too soupy. Looks like they use bagged, frozen vegetables The appetizer looked like something they bought prepackaged and heated in the microwave. Overall was a terrible dining experience and I didn't feel great after eating the food. Would not recommend. read more

We went here for dinner on a Saturday night. We had never been to the Coral Gables area and were hungry for Thai food and thought this looked good. We were seated right away and ordered some chicken peanut satay and California rolls to start. Both were extra tasty. Sadly our entrees weren't nearly as tasty - lots of the protein was over cooked and my hubby found a piece of metal (from a scrub brush, we think) in his entree. We let the staff know - they did give us a discount but were not overly concerned about it. read more

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Ok so this is an extremely casual place atypical of the gables.... But it is definitely one of the best places I've had Thai food!! I So strongly recommend you give it a try- the noodles were divine!! So tasty!! Service was outstanding -the water was not over bearing and all his recommendations were spot on!! read more

What an incredible Thai place. Great flavors, friendly service and wide variety of options to choose from. Totally recommend it.

Came here on a Sunday night for dinner. Got to pick where to sit. Definitely a lot of different options on the menu, including items I've never seen at other Thai restaurants. Ended up ordering the Gang Aom Isaan Curry and the Chiang Mai Egg Noodles. Gang Aom Isaan Curry: This dish peaked my interest because I'd never had curry without coconut milk. I was warned by the waiter that this dish was very fishy, with anchovies. The dish reminded me of a soups Came loaded with vegetables, even one I haven't tried before--Thai eggplant. I realize now that I do like coconut milk based Thai curries more since they're creamier, but I'm glad I tried it. The Chiang Mai egg noodles was definitely more my favorite since it was loaded with creamy curry and noodles. Topped with crunchy noodles that go so well when it soaks in the curry. Definitely sizable so justifies the price tag. Service was very attentive. And I appreciate that the staff really know their menu. Would come here again if I'm in the area and craving Thai food. read more

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Good little Thai spot in the Gables. It's right on Miracle Mile, so you'll have to look for street parking. They do have outdoor seating, but it's limited. The waiters are very friendly and accommodating, I always eat outside with my Basset Hound so I've never been inside. The food is self is very good and tasty. My only complaint is the outdoor table is just a $8 flimsy patio table, it's not even wood...a little more effort would be nice. And they didn't have lime, what kind of a Thai place, doesn't have lime? If they fix those two issues, I would definitely give it five stars. read more

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I've had takeout from here several times and decided to finally have a dine in experience. I loved the decor. The walls and ceiling are covered with different Asian-inspired touches: dragons, fans, string instruments, buddhas, etc. The service was wonderful. I definitely felt taken care of. I started off with a sweet and strong lychee martini. The tom kha soup had a perfect balance of flavors. For my entree I tried the shrimp with ginger sauce. It was absolutely delicious. Malakor definitely ranks as one of the top Thai places in the neighborhood in my opinion. read more

Malakor Thai Isaan - @annainthe305. Everything here is delicious. This is on of the top Thai places in the neighborhood in my opinion. - Thai Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Food is horrible and salty. There no taste but salt. They delivered the wrong item and made it seem like it was my fault.

Absolutely delicious!!!! So so so good, fresh, and super friendly staff. Will absolutely be back! read more

Malakor Thai Isaan - Pad Thai, drunken noodle - Thai Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

We stopped by this location two times on separate days and they were closed. The Yelp, Google, and picture of the restaurant hours, are all different. The store hours posted at the restaurant has two different time. The One on the electric lighted sign, and then one print it and post at the window. We really want to try their food but the store was never open so we didn't get to eat. Is the location where is hard to find parking space the front of the store is nicely decorated but we are unsure about it. Looks like inside. Evaluate the food as we have not able to taste it due to the store open at weird hours. We are travelers, so we cannot come back-and-forth. But he really wanted to try so we came back the next day and they still close. read more

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Cozy, tasty spot serving up traditional Thai food with excellent service Seems like this place doesn't get the attention it deserves. It's one of maybe three spots in all of Miami that serves a full traditional Thai menu, without a side of three different Asian cuisines tacked on to the menu. Papaya salad isn't my first choice but here, it was fresh, tasty and refreshing. Red curry on point. The coconut milk in the Tom Kha was DELICIOUS and rich. So good! Surprise highlight was the Pad See Ew. Thai basil flavor with firm tofu laden atop thick noodles.. can't go wrong. Maybe the best mango sticky rice in Miami! You know it's legit when the sticky rice is warm, the mango is ripe and there is an abundance of condensed coconut milk. read more

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Absolutely delicious pad Thai, enough portions for 2 meals. The shrimp are flavorful and gigantic, and the noodles have a nice savory yet sweet taste. Do note I went with a level 2 spice level and it had a serious kick (and I'm usually good with spicy food). I'd definitely recommend you give them a try! read more

Malakor Thai Isaan - Shrimp Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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I have been obsessed with this place lately. Thai restaurant with a variety of options and something for everyone to enjoy. My personal favorite is the tom kha chicken soup, incredible. Such a creamy, savory soup yet refreshing at the same time so I have to get it every time. Also recently had the beef fried rice, spicy tuna roll, and the money bags. I have tried many different things off the menu and everything is flavorful and fresh. Even takeout is always hot when it gets to me. read more

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I love this place. The food is of good quality and decent price for it. Always share the plate as the portion is big. It is nicer to eat there so you can enjoy the plates presentation but it is also goos for take out. Love the pad-thai, Yaki soba and dumplings. read more

Malakor Thai Isaan - Pad Thai and crispy duck - Thai Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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I'm a pretty easy sell for all things Thai food, so I've been surprised after giving this place a few tries that I've been disappointed both times. The environment and service have been nice overall and I've gotten the chicken satay, Panang curry, pad see eew, and Thai spring rolls. unfortunately, each item on the list was lacking flavor in some way. The noodles were a bit soggier than I'd hope, the flavors were so mild, and the peanut sauce that came with the satay was really the best thing. Of all the places nearby, it's too bad, but this one has ended up on the skip list. read more

First of all, the drunken noodles are a MUST HAVE! Every bite is so flavorful and I recommend it to everyone I bring to the restaurant.. HOWEVER, I had to rate the restaurant at 4 stars because their Thai fried rice had absolutely no flavor... I almost want to give it a 3 star rating because of how bad it was.. It was almost embarrassing that I had recommended the restaurant as a whole as trying my friend's rice but then I followed it up with "Well I told you to try the drunken noodles". The mango sticky rice is was also good but if I had seen the price before ordering it, I would've gone elsewhere... $10 felt pretty pricey for the dish but I did love the sweet glaze that they added on top.. In terms of the physical restaurant itself, it's a pretty small spot with both indoor and outdoor seating. It seemed to be mainly take out orders so you get plenty of 1 on 1 attention from the waiting staff. read more

Malakor Thai Isaan - Pad Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

I ordered with Malakor via doordash. I ordered the chicken panang curry. I Sat down to eat and found a bug in my meal. Unacceptable and disgusting . I didn't get a chance to taste the food and I completely lost my appetite. read more

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TOP TOP TOP THAI FOOD...pad thai ...soups etc...even the salads are amazing ...a simple rest but AMAZING food...TRY IT!! read more

Malakor Thai Isaan - Soup - Thai Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

I ordered the tofu pad thai as a pick-up order. The noodles had a good taste, but unfortunately the tofu was either overcooked or breaded in a bad way. They also don't include vegetables in the pad thai if you indicate you want it with tofu. I ended up picking my way around the tofu and was disappointed with the dish. Based on other reviews, it seems that their dishes are either great or poor. I just happened to order one that wasn't great. read more

First time here. Ordered for take out as we worked late. Pad Thai was great however it didn't look like the photo on the menu. No peanuts or fresh veggies on the side. The spring rolls were just ok. They come with four for $8. They were so small, like 2" long. I'm use to west coast regular 4". The Satay also wasn't presented like the ones online. Very thin and a bit dry. Just ok on them as well. I would order the pad Thai again but not the others side dishes. read more

Malakor Thai Isaan - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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This was some pretty decent Thai food. I have Thai spots that I go to religiously, but they don't deliver/were closed. I decided to try this out. Their portions are impressively large. I ordered pad see ew, and I nearly couldn't even finish. The massaman curry was also huge. I ordered a spice level 2, and so did my boyfriend, but the difference was worlds away. Mine had no spice, and his was very. I always find spice levels so annoyingly confusing/hard to get right. I wanted mine to be spicier. Still, both were good Our friend ordered sushi, and they did not provide chopsticks with his order. I found this peculiar. read more

I enjoyed eating Massa Man Curry with chicken, miso soup and Thai Fried Rice at this lovely decorated hidden place in Miracle Mile. The server was welcoming, and the food was delicious and had an amazing flavor. The chef is Thai and most of the staff is from Thailand which is quite important when choosing a good restaurant. I will be back soon with more friends to enjoy tasty dishes read more

Malakor Thai Isaan - Massa man curry - Thai Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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7/11/23 The food was incredible. Service fast! We had Pad Thai very good and also had the pork basil. Elizabeth F. read more

One of the best Thai food spots in Miami. I order from here monthly using delivery apps such as DoorDash. Quality is great, servings are massive and it's always predictably delicious. Highly recommend the Tom Kha Soup and the Massaman Curry. read more

Malakor Thai Isaan - Exterior - Thai Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Uhhhh guys? What happened to the chicken satay??? Tonight we literally got thin hard chewy pieces of chicken with a couple of toothpicks stuck to the top like it's a skewer?? (See pic) This old favorite dish of mine went from tender flavorful chicken to jerky. I also have some beef with your spicing system, which is from 0-5. There is zero consistency! We got a "level two" last time on the pad Thai and the basil fried rice and it was so spicy I couldn't take another bite of my food. Literally my husband got two dinners bc I couldn't stand it. And it wasn't like only one dish was over-spiced. BOTH were insanely spicy. So this time we got a "level one." ZERO spice-- bland. I'm so confused. Is there no science to this at all? just done on the fly? There needs to be a universal spice system so that it's consistent each time. Despite our complaints, overall we do like this place. Just hope those concerns will be addressed. PROS: Good value for your money. I really love the basil fried rice. Also the spicy edamame. read more

Malakor Thai Isaan - What happened to the chicken satay??? This old favorite dish of mine went from flavorful tender chicken to jerky. - Thai Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Food and service was really bad. This is not a Thai or Lao restaurant at all. Food is too sour and salty . I am very sorry, but I do not recommend this restaurant. read more

Horrible experience. The food had a bug in it and the owner of the restaurant kept on justifying that its normal for flies and bugs to fall in the food. There is zero sense of hygiene in this restaurant esp because the owner himself has setup a bad norm. I recommend avoiding this place and we have notified food administration to revoke their license. read more

Malakor Thai Isaan - Thai Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Happy to report that I caved & ordered my dinner from Malakor last night & our love affair is reignited! Food (& portions) were back to what I have come to love & expect! Hooray for Malakor! read more

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The hospitality has been pretty accommodating, which we appreciate. The food is okay, I like that they offer mango sticky rice which the other Thai restaurant in the neighborhood does not. read more