In town for business and a colleague and I decided we wanted Thai food. After doing quick research, we went to Mali Thai. Simply said, was great! Service was excellent- friendly and caring. Food was on point- felt like a family restaurant. And lastly, place was clean - you can see the kitchen - and nice overall feel. In summary- wish this place was in Los Angeles- I'd be regular. read more

You just KNOW the food is good when the egg rolls are eaten on the drive home from the pickup order. And that is exactly what happened here! The Tom Yum fried rice was an inspiration - just thinking about it makes me want more and more. The Pad See Ew was solid! Selfishly I could have used a bit more sauce and spice, but that may be personal preference. Fast service and generous portions, what more can you want? read more

We were so hoping Mali Thai would be good as it's so close to home. First, the Crab Cheese appetizer was good. The entrees were both totally overcooked. We had Drunken Noodles and Pad Thai. Both had mushy noodles that stuck together. Asked for very mild but both were too spicy for us. Our hunt goes on... read more

It's been 5 years, but dinner for 2 here last night. The service was great, our server returned a couple of times to check on our waters for refill. They also have a very nice electronic payment system now, so much better than the stand at the exit where you used to pay the tab. The menu is interesting, most all the dishes are priced based on the protein you select. Makes it simple. They now have a selection of spice/heat levels of 0-4. We are wimps and went for level 1, which turned out just perfect. My wife had the pad thai with chicken and really liked it. I tried the curry noodles with mixed seafood (see photo) and it was great. Lots of mussels in there which I really enjoyed and some nice bits of octopus and a fair number of shrimp. We were really pleased and will have to start coming here more often. read more

Fantastic food! I love a good Thai ice tea too, and they did not disappoint. I had the chicken Pad Thai and it was delicious! We also shared some fried calamari(also excellent). Waitress was polite, helpful and attentive. The restaurant is decorated nicely, and very clean. Will be back for sure! read more

I'm really glad I found good Thai food in Tucson. I tried the yum nuah, som tom, sticky rice and drunken noodles and everything was excellent. The location is easy to find with plenty of parking. The staff were really friendly and the service was great. I will definitely make sure to visit every time I am in Tucson. read more

Can't believe we hadn't dined at Mali Thai before now - it was outstanding! Didn't realize what we were missing! Delicious flavors, warm, friendly, accommodating service, nice quiet ambiance, easy parking. The pad Thai was excellent. Plump, tasty shrimp, great perfectly cooked noodles, good portion size, and they put the peanuts on the outer edge of the plate so you can control the peanut level. Sauce was really flavorful, and not too sweet. Woke up the taste buds. Classic fried rice may have been even better! Apparently we've been settling for subpar fried rice lo these many years at Asian restaurants. That stops now. Mali Thai has nailed it. And we stuck with spice level zero which was fine for us. We might kick it up to the one level next time, but we saw nothing wrong with level zero. Managed to be extremely flavorful without being too spicy. Plus, we got chili oil and Sriracha on the side so you could add to it. And by the way, the chili oil is great. The wonton soup was full of wontons and protein, and maybe even a little light on the broth and that might be the one place I might kick up the spice level - the broth wasn't all that flavorful like the pad Thai and fried rice were. And as I mentioned, the service was really great. Plus they had Pinot Grigio, which not every Asian restaurant does. We'll definitely return. read more

4 star! We tried the Calamari appetizer, Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles and Sweet & Sour Chicken. They were all so fresh and the flavor was excellent. We live 1 1/2 hours away from this restaurant and would make up reason just to come back to this side of town to eat here again. read more

Very fresh veggies. Good portion. Egg plant dish was too salty. Pork was a good choice. Rice wadnt the best quality. But excellent and kind service by the waitress. The woo sen glads noodles were even delish the next day. read more

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Had a great yellow curry (with side protein) and a taste of my son's Yum Beef and Mango Chicken. Now I HAVE to get back there to get the Yum Beef and Mango Chicken! read more

We ordered take out. And it was delicious. Panang Curry Beef- generous portions. Flavor was just right Fresh Ginger Fish- very flavorful Pad see ew chicken and pad see ew beef - very generous portions and it was very tasty So. We were a bit hesitant with some recent comments about the food. But we were pleasantly surprised how tasty everything was. We ordered everything at level 2 spice and it was GREAT. I can understand how some people review restaurants based on their experience of service. I can't comment on it since it was take away, but we thoroughly enjoyed the food. read more

The service, atmosphere, and food were all excellent. The dishes feel clean and fresh, so you can enjoy healthy eating without sacrificing flavor. The sauces perfectly complement each dish, and the portions are generous enough to share. Definitely worth the drive to Rancho Vistoso, Oro Valley, your taste buds will thank you. Plus, the prices are very reasonable. read more

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Wow, have went to the place for Pad Thai. Over the last year just dropping all flavor and now new peppers with no spice . Got a 3 plus and just plain noodles. Noodles good. but no spice at all , and then they give you a little spice cup to spice it up your self . Too bad...Should go back on how they started . read more

Mali Thai is an Oro Valley restaurant. I was in the area for work, so I thought I'd give it a try. Had the pad Thai chicken to go. It was absolutely wonderful. Staff were very friendly. Good crowd with a pleasant atmosphere. read more

Mali Thai - Thai Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

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We showed up on a Friday night. I have no idea why this place was not busy because the food was fresh and wonderful, the staff friendly. Clearly a family mom and pop, just love it. Really easy to navigate menu where you choose what you want and then choose the protein you want. So good! Very highly recommend, especially over the others in the area which are all chain restaurants. They totally deserve to get more business on a Friday night - go see them you won't regret it. Pro tip - mild spice is probably enough and they can provide chili oil on the side to get it just where you want it. read more

First time here, and having Thai in general. We tried satay chicken appetizer. The chicken was on the dry side but the peanut sauce made the dish. We shared the Mali Thai glass noodles and it was delicious. We got spice level one and it had quite a kick. Great flavor though and we enjoyed it. We will come back. read more

Mali Thai - Satay chicken - Thai Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

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I was super excited to try this place since it was close to us and had flown under my radar. The reviews seemed so promising. We ordered pad Thai, pad see ew, and tom kha soup. We walked in and ordered take out. The staff is incredibly nice and the food was out fast and very hot. The pad see ew noodles were all stuck together and just tasted salty. Not on the sweeter side like I'm used to. The pad Thai was ok, no lime was given and the chicken was sparse. The flavor is ok but nothing special. The tom kha was good but was lacking the more complex flavors that I'm used to. I'll be finishing it but hopefully the hubby finishes the pad see ew. I really wanted to love this place but sadly won't be returning. read more

GREAT Food! Good service! Very friendly waitress. Absolutely delicious. I'll be going back for sure.!

I really hate writing bad reviews. Well, on their behalf, they were having a very busy night. But we sat there for 15 minutes before ever even getting a glass of water or being acknowledged.! We were starving , the spring rolls were good, thought the drunken noodles and the Larb were very average. compared to so many great Thai restaurants this was just meh!! Our two young servers just kept apologizing for everything. If you like authentic Thai, this is not your place! It's more of a place to eat way out of town for the housing developments that were built out there to have a place to eat! read more

Wonderful Thai food at reasonable prices! We travel all over the country and this is one of the best Thai restaurants we have ever gone to. Green curry was delicious, and the purple eggplant is cooked and prepared authentically. Their pad thai is fresh and light and not at all greasy like at other spots. Highly recommend! read more

I'm a sucker for Thai food and Mail Thai hit the spot! Staff was nice, food came out at a reasonable pace. Food was good, and they don't mess around with their spice levels! The pad Thai was lacking a little flavor, but their Panang curry was perfect! Prices were very reasonable and based on the protein you choose, which was nice! Ample seating and clean space. read more

Mali Thai - Panang Curry & Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

The yellow curry was delectable. The service classy and charming. Heading back now for round two. Twice in a week says it all.

A friend and I were really looking forward to trying Mali Thai. They had so many good reviews. Unfortunately our experience was disappointing. We both had different dishes and both were bland, no flavor at all. Our server was OK, not very friendly she did the basics. There is nothing special about the ambiance. Our search will continue for a good Thai restaurant in Tucson. read more

Love this place! It's small but good quality. I enjoy coming here for their lunch specials. The food is always hot and fresh and tastes excellent. The staff are friendly and attentive, and are always concerned about the quality of their food. read more

Mali Thai - Spicy fried rice lunch special (after I already dug in and took a few bites!) - Thai Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

Another great good experience at Mali Thai. Finally veered away from a noodle dish and got the Tom Kha which I've been wanting to try for some time now. So glad I did. Husband got the Panang curry and he was delighted with it was well. He added carrot and onion. We both had our dishes Thai hot and it was perfect! read more

Mali Thai - Tom Kha soup - Thai Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

I had the pad se ew with crispy tofu, #2 spice. This is my go to dish when I go for Thai. Probably the best I've had. The service couldn't have been better. Prices are reasonable. I'll be back read more

Beware of this scammy place! I ordered the same menu item on Sunday and then again on Thursday, only to find the price had increased by 25%. When I asked why, they claimed the menu prices had just gone up. What a shady tactic! read more

My husband was craving for Drunken Noodles and I found this place in Yelp. Not too far from home. The place is not that big, but it's well kept , tables are clean and everything is in place. Only two girls working on the floor, but they managed to serve our food on time. Place is not busy when we came. Food is really good, but smaller serving than other places we've been. So far everything we tried has good flavor, nice presentation just a little pricey. But will definitely be back, we want to try more from their menu. read more

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Just had the worst experience here. I ordered a pad woon sen with a spice.... The spice was unbelievably spicy. I don't believe this was a spice level 2. I called telling them that not only is it unbearable but I can't even inhale while I put it in my mouth without coughing. I love spicy food. But this was waaaaay more than a 2. Instead of comping my meal or trying to work with me they refused to help. Will never come here again. There's a better Thai place on Campbell and grant. You're welcome. read more

We ate in tonight. Had chicken satay, chicken pad Thai and yellow curry with tofu. The yellow curry was good, spiced medium as requested, although portion was not very big. Husband said the pad Thai was "OK." However the chicken satay was cold (even after a long wait) and they had no Thai iced tea (said they were going to make it later (we were not the only ones asking for it). Service was lacking and food slow to arrive so this would not be our first choice for Thai in the area. read more

The MT as I call it, is located in a strip mall near Safeway. The parking is awful. There is always a chance that you drive around and around to be somewhat close, then realize this isn't the best place in the world to eat, and drive away. That's the problem with MT. There are exactly two legit Thai places in Oro Valley. Two. And one "street thai" which apparently leaves out yellow curry, who knew..Anyway, their service stinks and the food is a hit and miss. Inside the MT, it's a tiny shoebox. Limited room, so best to do order to go, because they are not on any food service delivery. The food I've been here twice. So you can trust me. Heck, just the other day, as in yesterday, was round two. We ordered the eggplant and basil dish, with no proteins. Plus yellow curry with chicken and Pad eew-ekk (or something like that) with chicken. We told them, mild on the yellow, mild on eggplant, medium on the pad eew. Of course, they got it wrong. The eggplant was medium, which was a good spice level for it, but some folks might find it too hot, the others were mild, which I found to me, mild means very little to no spice. Medium with Pad eew was a must, which again, they failed to do. The Pad eew, was yummy. Egg noodles, with carrots, broccoli and cabbage. But it lacked any sauce per se. I was expecting some sauce intertwined, not like dipping, just something. Regardless it's a winner. The yellow curry was a dud. They should call it onion yellow curry, because the dish was loaded with white onions. Carrots were minimal and potatoes too. The chicken was on top of the dish, err takeaway bowl/cup and it was lukewarm to boot. We live about 10 minutes away, and this baby was lukewarm at best. The other two? Pad eew was lukewarm and the eggplant was hot. I've ordered at other places further away and you get home and the dishes are still toasty. So a minus there. Plus the yellow Onion curry was a dud, unless you love lots of white onions in your dish. The previous time, we had the eggplant with basil and Tofu, still good. And I had Pad Thai with Tofu, and it was a yucker. On the scale of bad thai, were 10 means that wild animals should not be offered this, let alone space aliens and 1 means okay, this could have been good, if they didn't make it, I place this as a 3. I eat a lot of thai, and Pad Thai is a common dish, but just like goulash (very common in Hungary, recommend a visit) how it is prepared, makes all the difference in the world. Speaking of the world, if another thai place came to oro valley. I'd go. Assuming I could find a place to park. read more

Ordered carry out on a Sunday - took about 15 min to prepare. The restaurant was empty when I came for pick up. Casual ambiance. I judge most places by their Pad Thai. This was definitely above average for Tucson, but it was a bit dry. Lots of noodles with very little seasoning or sauce. This was a stark contrast to the drunken noodles which were delish, seasoned well and just overall well done. The green curry was also a solid dish, but a bit under seasoned. All the portion were very generous. Looking forward to trying more of their dishes. read more

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Order the cashew nut chicken. Really well balanced flavors with just enough garlic as to be powerful, but not overpowering. The sweet n sour chicken sauce had way too much vinegar and is the reason I'm docking them a star. Service was very good, friendly and attentive. I'd for sure come back for another order of cashew nut, this time Thai spicy. read more

The food was awesome and adventurous. Prices were very reasonable. Will be going back again read more

Not impressed with this place at all. Tuk tuk thai is sooo much better in every way. First of all, don't expect a lot of meat with your meal. Three pieces in each dish? Really? The food was bland and cheap noodles are used. Also, their spice rating is totally off. Be aware that they have a nasty note on their website stating if it's too spicy, no refunds. To top things off, the they weren't friendly. Won't be back. If you're craving tai food, visit tuk tuk in the Oro Valley market place. read more

Always very happy with the dishes from Mali Thai, would recommend! Be sure to check the spice levels before ordering as it gets hot quick.

We stopped in to Mali Thai, and this quaint restaurants did not disappoint! It was close our home, had great reviews, and a friend also recommended it. The wait and kitchen staff were super friendly and attentive, taking the time to help out with menu suggestions, keeping our drinks topped off, and in a very short time, we had piping hot dishes at our table. My wife got the green curry, while I had the Pad See Ew. Her curry had a wonderfully flavorful, light broth...she enjoyed it throughly. The eggplant was scrumptious! My Pad See Ew also was loaded with flavorful noodles, veggies, and meats. I got the combination plate, and the shrimp, beef, and chicken were high quality. We will be back many more times to investigate the rest of their menu...this is now our favorite Thai eatery in T-town! read more

Mali Thai - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

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Why is Thai food so bad in Tucson! The best ones closed! 4 seasons and the one downtown that's babe is escaping me since she retired... I'm just going to learn to do it myself read more

Went for lunch today & ordered sweet & sour pork. The server came back and informed us they were out of sweet & sour sauce. We ordered teryaki pork. It arrived & was pathetic. Some pale, tough pieces of pork, a couple brocolli pieces snd carrot coins sitting in a puddle of thin, bland juice. Something has definitely changed for the worse as this used to be one of our faves. So disappointed! read more

Fantastic food! But t be warned, Medium spice IS spicy. Yum!!! Take out is fast and accurate.