Solid food for the small-town super white area. - Massaman curry (mild) - solid, but a bit thin…read morecompared to other places. Good flavors nonetheless. - Pad Thai noodles (mild) - decent and filling, but I've definitely had better ones in big cities.

This unassuming little restaurant has big flavors and a surprisingly beautiful interior! I didn't…read moreexpect much from the modest strip mall entrance but was so pleasantly surprised. We arrived at around 1:30 and the place was packed. After a tiny wait, we were seated. The service was so kind and swift, and they did it all with only 2 servers inside. I didn't feel rushed or wanting for anything. Amazing! The dishes we tried were all simply incredible. This might be my new favorite Thai restaurant! We wanted dumplings, but they were out by the time we arrived. Instead, we tried spring rolls and shrimp blankets. So good! Both are completely homemade, not from a box. Our entrees were delicious, too. I got a curry and my daughter had Thai chicken with veggies. I loved hers, the chicken was lightly fried and the sauce was somewhat spicy. The veggies were just cooked enough not to be too crisp but not falling apart. Can't wait to go back to sample those dumplings. If they were sold out by 1:30pm, they must be awesome!

Hidden Gem Stopped…read morein after realizing the new Catawba Two Kings Casino still has limited food options. Found this spot online, open on a Sunday evening, and decided to give it a try. It was packed just after 7 PM, but I was seated immediately. Drinks hit the table within minutes -- super efficient. The menu is huge, and they carry all the Asian beers (Sapporo, Kirin, etc.), which was a nice surprise. I ordered the crab Rangoon, Thai fried rice, and the shrimp teriyaki plate. Everything came out piping hot and incredibly fresh -- you can taste the difference here. Portions were solid, flavors were on point, and nothing felt rushed or sloppy. Service is a 10/10. You can feel the family vibe -- everyone working together in harmony, smooth, friendly, and the place is clean with good energy. Highly recommend. I'll be back on the next casino run

My husband and I went here on our anniversary. Some friends had told us it was a great place so we…read morewanted to try it. It was on a Sunday at lunchtime and it wasn't busy, just one large table of about six people. The restaurant is a small but cute and clean. We sat down and we both got water and our waitress brought them right away and also brought us out some ginger soup. I ordered the Taste of Thai mixed appetizer and my husband ordered the hibachi chicken. Our food came out fairly quickly and everything was very good. The reason I am giving it one star is because after we looked at our bank statement two days later we realize that they had added on an extra $24.78 to the tip after the fact. Our total bill was $28.25. My husband left a tip of $8.75 (Over 30%) bringing our total that we paid to $37.00 but they charged us $61.78. I have added a photo of the price of our food from their website and also a screenshot of our bank app showing the $61.78 charge and the $24.78 reimbursement. The food is good, but the integrity here is not, so we will not be back.

I ordered takeout and got the beef Drunken Noodles. It comes as medium spice as standard and it was…read moreperfect. Their noodles are homemade and so fresh. The vegetables were perfectly cooked - not over done. I had enough for leftovers. Inside was very cute. Next time I will dine in.

Mekvilai Thai Cuisine is a casual Thai restaurant in Hickory. It is located in a medium sized plaza…read moreso there is plenty of parking. The interior is popping with red, albeit dim lighting. The service is friendly, but the food came out a bit slower (I had with four people total) than I expected. We got the Snow Pea Dish (Seafood Combination), Drunken Noodle with Chicken, Crispy Tofu, Rama Tofu, Red Curry, Tulip Dumpling, and Rice Pudding. I was pleasantly surprised the Drunken Noodle with Chicken! I enjoyed the sauce on my noodles which were also cooked well and did not clump together like at other places. I wish it was a bit spicy... next time I will ask for the chili spice rack (it was not readily available on the table). My cousins enjoyed their food, especially the tofu dishes. I ate a bit of the Crispy Tofu and I wish the tofu had some seasoning on it because the peanut sauce could only add so much flavor. I also tried a bit of the Rice Pudding, which is their mango sticky rice. I thought it was okay... the mango did not taste super fresh, maybe a bit artificial? But not bad! Overall, I am pleasantly surprised at how good my dish, the Drunken Noodle with Chicken tasted. I have eaten a lot of good Thai food, especially having lived/visited places like Atlanta/New York City, so I was not expecting this place... my tiny hometown... to be that good. Also, I had visited this restaurant a few years ago and I found the food to be very average, but this time it was very tasty. I am not sure if there was a change in chefs or management in recent years, but keep up the good work!

Food is excellent and portions are great! Variety and options plentiful too. When I am in the area…read moreand am craving good food, this is the spot!

The food was amazing!! We had Pad See You with roasted pork and a Duck n Good Food signature combo!…read moreThe meat had great flavor! It was a good idea to have Pad See You with roasted pork since what interested me about this place was the roasted pork! The service was great! Quite a few people here on a Tuesday lunch!!

I was hiking in the morning at a near by mountain and decided to have lunch here after . My first…read moretime trying this restaurant and I can tell you this if you love southeastern asian food,you must check this place out! Upon entering I was greeted by staff. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with green plants. I mentioned that it was my first time here and they suggested what dish I may like to try. Everything I tried by far is so delicous and tasty!! Food came out fast,service is excellent and the atmosphere of the restaurant is just a bonus. I would definitely come try more food!!

The Peanut House is a casual Thai restaurant in Hickory. There are various dishes on their menu,…read moreranging from noodles to rice to soup. The inside is clean and has a slight industrial look with bright red chairs for warmth. I thought the decorations inside were beautifully chosen. There is a decent amount of seating inside, but not a lot as the restaurant itself occupies a sort of small space in this plaza. The service was good! Food arrived in a timely manner and servers checked in on us often. We shared the Shrimp Tempura and I got Drunken Noodles. The Shrimp Tempura was really good! Each piece was fried to perfection and paired well with this sweet chili sauce. They were a bit thin though. As for the Drunken Noodles, I got it with chicken at a medium spice level. I will say that I was feeling the spice at a medium, which is what I usually get at Thai restaurants so be warned! I feel like there was a good chicken to noodle ratio in the dish. More chicken than I expected. The flavor was right as well, but the dish was too dry and a bit salty. There was like no sauce and I do not even like my noodles to have that much sauce but I was looking for it in this dish. An added plus about this spot is that their entrees come in generous portions. Overall, I would rate this spot a 3.5/5 stars. There are probably dishes on their menu that would have hit harder for me than the Drunken Noodles. This seems to be a solid spot for a small town like Hickory.

The stir fry tofu or meat and vegetable dishes are recommended!…read moreThe birds nest noodle meal was delicious! Grab some homemade type snacks as well!

Great food, I love their soups, very filling and the servings are large enough to have some…read moreleftover. The servers are very kind and it does not usually take very long for our food to come. There is a nice vibe, not overly religious. Really nice place, would definitely recommend

Love this place! The owners, the food, and service are TOP notch! One of my favorite places in…read moreElkin.

The food here is really good, fresh, and fairly priced. The servers are very friendly. If you go at…read morea peek dinner time, expect there to be a wait!

Updated review from a few days later: The restaurant…read morefraudulently changes your tip on your receipt. This is major business fraud. Good thing I took a picture of my receipt when I had written the tip very clearly. The restaurant decided to instead change the tip and put whatever they wanted. This is fraudulent and is being reported to the appropriate institution. Original: Good food, decent service, decent atmosphere. To start off, food is actually pretty good! Vegetable spring rolls are crispy and tasty, however the duck sauce that it is served with is a little weird. It is not sweet like any other restaurant. They also have a decent hot and sour soup, however, the real star is their tom kaa soup (coconut soup). That soup is really flavorful and is great with steamed tofu. I also should suggest asking for the spice rack so that you can add a little spice to the soup. Make sure to get the spicy basil fried rice. This is really flavorful, and we got it hot (on their spice scale). This was a real stand out. We also got the pad Thai noodle dish which was pretty good. I do think the restaurant could've done a little bit more to make the dish flavorful, as the noodles were definitely on the lighter side for taste, and they were also clumped into one big mound. Lastly, we got the yellow curry with steamed tofu. This was pretty nice and mildly spiced. Big chunks of potato, pineapple, and bamboo shoots are the default vegetables in the curry. The restaurant is able to make many dishes either gluten-free or vegan. If you have either of these dietary restrictions, definitely check with the staff as they are able to accommodate. Now, service was OK. We were only checked on one time during our meal, and we had to keep getting the attention of the staff to provide us with extra utensils or bowls/plates. Our waters were left empty for a decent amount of time, and it seemed like staff were indifferent. This wouldn't be the worst, however, the restaurant default forces a 20% tip on groups of six or more. As we fell under that, I expected better service. Please also be aware that the restaurant forces a 3% surcharge for credit cards. This is a little disappointing as most credit card assures charge restaurants less than 3% for a transaction fee, so this restaurant is just passing on more fees to the customer, even more than what some credit card companies add. So just be prepared if you come as a party of six to pay an extra 23% on top of your bill (20% mandatory gratuity and 3% credit card fee).

Food is veryyy mid. My mom and I got a takeout order and she got the drunken noodles - ended up…read morehating it and throwing it away. I've been forcing myself to finish the phat see-ew and chicken satay - I don't hate it but I would rather eat something else. Portions are big I'll give them that but the big issue is the food is SO dry, like surprisingly so. The flavor is almost there but I would not eat here again.

Amazing place! Food is very well prepared & definitely delicious! Better than restaurants I've…read moretried in big cities; definitely a great addition to the cuisine choices in West Jefferson. Waitstaff is polite & helpful if you are unsure what to order. Outside seating to take your time enjoying really good Thai food

Wonderful will be the word. I went there with my family visiting for Christmas, the ambience brings…read morethe Thai vibe. Our waitress was funny. She was amazing and she made us the recommendations about the food we ordered two different beers (Thailand) just for the experience. Can't tell about the difference with another beer but was good. There's sushi, rolls, ramen, miso soup. Also cheers with hot sake. 100% recommend, we ordered rice and pad Thai noodle with crispy chicken in tamarind sauce. Delicious. Love that the menu has jalapeño next to the description of every dish so you can pick one mild or moderate or none. Funny story: my boyfriend asked if he can get more spicy ; our Waitress said hot Thai level will make him cry hahah so he kept his mild/moderate spicy dish, but he said wasn't mild at all. Hahah Good advice. We had an amazing time!! See you next time!

Pork gyoza - mmmm so good…read more Tom yum soup - so good! Lots of flavor and a bit of a kick which adds more color! Makes your lips tingle but I enjoy that. Pad Thai - very good! I enjoy the rich sugary sauce because it gives it depth and the lime makes it. The chicken is a must! Green curry - YES! So fresh omg. This is a home run and some of the best curry I've had. This is why we come! This is our third time here and we always make a point to stop when we're in town!

I want to give this a 3 1/2 stars but there's no choice for that. I've eaten here frequently and…read moreusually get the crispy duck with red curry sauce. The sauce has always been incredible and they give you a lot of vegetables. But in the past, I've gotten a lot more Duck than in the order I had today. For the price point, there was very little meat, and the duck was chewy and tasted like it had been refried several times. This has not been my experience in the past. I will try it again and see if it's better next time. So I would give it 3 1/2 stars because of the excellent curry sauce and the fact that they do put in a lot of vegetables although it would be nice if they put in broccoli as well.