I really like this place. Their "Thai hot" is, for me, just right, which is rare when it comes to spice. This level is right at that point where it doesn't cross the line such that all other flavors are obliterated by capsaicin. I commend them on finding that line. The food is well-made, without a lot of gloopy sauces. The produce tastes and looks fresh. I've had all of their curries now and no complaints on any of them. As for pad thai, the old crowd-pleaser, happy with this too. I really want them to stay in business and haven't been let down yet. I've been there, I think, eight times now. read more

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

Delicious Thai food in the desert Oro Valley Limited menu but perfectly executed and authentic. Family owned and operated. Clean place and simple decor. read more

So I was looking for a bite, quick and delicious... and no fast food. Mali Thai fit the bill! Close to home and the flavors and freshly made veggies are banging! Nicole, my waitress/hostess on several occasions, is always nice, quick and so helpful if you're not sure what to eat. Inside the seating and atmosphere is quaint. Perfect spot for a healthy choice with protein and veggies, and rice noodles or rice if you want it. I could eat here several times a week read more

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We happened upon MaliThai because La Hacienda was packed . It was uch a pleasant surprise. The red curry with shrimp was delicious ( level 2 spice) and the garlic noodles were also good, my 4 and 6 year olds enjoyed it with shrimp ( no spice ). Thai iced coffee was too milky for me but my husband enjoyed it as well as the Thai Iced Tea read more

Just to update my first review, still the best Thai place in all Tucson or Oro Valley, we drive from the Foothills to dine here over and over again! They recently updated the lighting and chairs so now it's charming and comfortable compared to the bight lights they originally had. Sorry to say there is not above average Thai restaurant in all of Tucson except this place! Go you'll enjoy it! read more

Mali Thai - Thai Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

Superb food, quick service with very friendly staff, decorated with traditional Thai themes. Great lunch

We ordered take out. The menu has pages and pages of dishes to choose from: from noodles to mango sticky rice dessert to fried wontons. There's bound to be something for everyone in the family. Food was delicious! Great flavor, nice and light on the salt, and ample protein and veggies. We brought six different dishes and everything was packaged well for the drive home. Everything looked exactly as pictured in the menu. A little pricey for the amount of food they give for each dish. I would definitely order again if I'm craving Thai out here in Arizona. read more

This was for Takeout Ordered over the phone and we were treated to a courteous young man who was terrific at taking the order. Nice Ordered a series of things Calamari was least favorite. Heavy batter. Hardly recognized as that. Not a good dish. The papaya salad was a blend of greens and other stuff. Papaya syrup or something made up the salad. Tasty but not what we thought. Green curry with eggplant was delicious. Nice sauce and taste. Good contents albeit a little watery - but very tasty Red curry curry other shrimp and red curry with tofu were also terrific albeit watery in the sauce. Vegetables with tofu and were great. The pad Thai was fine. Food mix of vegetables. Nice noodles. Just plain. Overall a good spot. I would go back. read more

Needing to eat lunch, I yelped looking for a Thai food place and wow was I happy! 25 minutes later, and also the time it took me to arrive, I was eating hot, spicy level 2...perfect for me...chicken pad Thai and drinking an iced Thai tea. Great service despite how busy they were with others calling in their orders. read more

Mali Thai - Thai iced tea - Thai Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

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I have finally found a good Thai restaurant in Tucson. Even better... it's close by! This review is based on takeout only. Calling in to order was easy and the food was ready quickly. I ordered pork Pad se-ew and the seaweed rolls. Both items were absolutely delicious and very filling. I will definitely be back to try more of what this restaurant has to offer! read more

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Highly recommend their food is so good, I forgot to take a picture. The Yellow curry heat level 3, deeelicious!

I've loved everything I've tried here! Most of the time, (when I don't want to consider all the options) I get the green curry with beef. Spice level 1 is perfectly hot for me since I didn't grow up with spicy food. However, spice level 1 is too hot for my toddler (I recommend level 0 for children). I've also tried most of the curries, often times opting for the vegetarian option (mixed vegetables instead of meat), the pad Thai, the eggplant entree, mango chicken, and pineapple fried rice. All were delicious and came in generously sized portions. When I don't feel like cooking, this is in my top list of restaurants to grab a bite from. It always satisfies :) read more

Mali Thai consistently provides fresh flavorful and healthy food. My go to is Massaman curry. The potatoes, carrots fried tofu and onions are fresh and the sauce is amazing, really. I crave this dish and get it about once a month. Service is fast. Everything I've tried here has been great. I'm a Thai food snob and it's honestly the best around this area. Yum yum. I get medium spice which is perfect. If you ever wanted to try tofu, this is the one I'd recommend trying it on! The pad Thai with tofu is also fantastic. read more

Mali Thai - Massaman curry with fried tofu - Thai Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

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Attention Oro Valley diners, this is not Thai food. It is the blandest, visually unappealing , tasteless food. Sorry to be critical but 2 people recommend it to me and boy do they have bad taste. I did takeout once, then dine in once. And yet the place is packed, someone please explain this to me. read more

Super duper good actually spicy thia place. The dish I always get is a pad Thai crispy tofu The cost is about the same as everyone else but it tastes genuine. read more

First time here. I've got to say that the food and Thai tea are pretty amazing. We did have to wait a bit to get our order takeBut everything was quick after that. There was a steady stream of people coming for sit down dinners as well as takeout. I ordered my food medium spicy and it was pretty mild. Next time I will kick it up a notch. read more

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Great Pad Thai. Great service. Great price! Friendly staff. The server made suggestions on the amount of heat for the Pad Thai and to add peanut sauce. Yum! read more

Great new Thai restaurant in Oro Valley. I would describe the food as what I'd expect when visiting a friend and one of their parents made food from their homeland. Nothing extravagant (at least not that we've seen yet, they opened yesterday) just flavorful dishes in generous portions. We started the the egg rolls which were beautifully golden colored. They arrived quite hot. My wife ordered the Tom Kha. An ideal dish for letting the coconut milk shine with flavors to compliment. I ordered the yellow curry. Both dishes could have been split, so we ended up going home with leftovers, but you won't see me complaining about that! They just opened the day before we visited and we are already planning our next visit. read more

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Been awhile since I've written a review. I have a few that I need to catch up on. We've been waiting for these guys, and they finally opened this past week. Like many restaurants in the area, they are short staffed. Only one wait person, plus one young girl bussing, and two people in the kitchen. Service was super slow, but I give all new restaurants some time to get their stride before I criticize. If they had been open for awhile, my rating would be much lower. But I could see that the server was doing her best under the circumstances, and she was hustling. The food though was good. I had Thai iced tea, and we ordered some vegetable rolls. And we both ordered Pad Thai, mine pork and husbands shrimp. We ordered them medium hot/spicy. Wasn't hot, so I'll have to ask for hot next time. I even remembered to take a picture despite me beginning to destroy my lovely plate. Next visit will be curry, and hopefully smoother service. read more

Mali Thai - Pork Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

Food was good - great service - first time at Mali Thai conveniently located will go back again .

I love Thai food and have lived in south east Asia. Mali Thai is a hidden gem in Oro Valley. The taste is genuine Thai cuisine made with fresh from quality ingredients. We have been there twice and both times were amazing! The food is light, fresh and large portions. The green papaya salad is fabulous a must order! Another suggestions is the basil stir-fry. But really you cannot go wrong here. My partner cannot do spice and I'm Thai hot all day and they have been able to accommodate us both. The space is welcoming, spotless, and inviting with nice seating and lighting. The staff make the place! They are so welcoming and hospitable making you feel like you are indeed in SE Asia. Warm smiles abound (‿) They are also very easy to talk to about the food and offer suggestion. This is now part of our list of must go restaurants in Tucson, AZ. Don't miss out （＾＾）ﾉｼ read more

Took my dog to the vet next door and had lunch here...food very tasty and price is reasonable....if you are in the mood for Thai or Chinese or something new highly recommend!!! read more

Mali Thai - Seaweed roll and soup #8 - Thai Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

Average but expensive. Curry is extremely watery and mostly onions. Little to no other vegetables or protein. Tried the green curry and yellow curry, and they were both similar in consistency and flavor. A plus is that you can pick your spice level, but be warned there spice is HOT! Crab puffs are good though. read more

Great food! Staying near here and went for lunch. Loved their food, especially the lunch salad with peanut dressing. I ordered the Chicken Pad Thai lunch special, and it was delicious. read more

Hands down the best Thai food in all of Tucson! The food is so fresh and great flavor! True Thai food! The staff is very friendly and good prices. The soup and lunch specials are a fave! Support this local family owned restaurant read more

My husband and I love this place! It's the best, most authentic Thai food in this area. The food is so flavorful and yummy! We want to try everything on the menu since we haven't been disappointed yet. Services always fast, friendly and great. read more

Not really. Service was fine. I just felt the food was mediocre at best. It was kinda like the American version of Chinese.

I don't know what gave someone the idea that this would pass as Thai food. The panang curry was thin and seemed to be just coconut milk with a grocery store curry paste. We will not be back. The only vegetable in the curry was about a cup of green peppers. Gross. read more

I really like their yellow curry with coconut milk!! My husband likes everything he has ordered!! However, it really bothers me that the waitress has "fangs" ! I guess they are called snake bites, whatever!! I can't believe that they are allowed in a restaurant setting!! I can't even look at her& she's a pretty girl‍‍ I have to say, I don't go there as much anymore!! read more

Quiet Clean Looks Brand New ~ Small Limited Item menu focus on Curry & Stir-Fry. We had the Red Curry & Massaman Curry both were excellent. Perfect single size servings with a scoop of rice. Attentive Waitstaff overall very Positive. However, this is my rant, and I know it won't be popular, but leave your damn dogs at home. The Waitstaff were very accommodating to one guest who brought their dog, gave it a bowl of water. Patio Seating fine, but inside the restaurant? I don't eat with Animals. Seriously people it's an hour or two for dinner your damn dog will be fine. Leave it at home!!! read more

Pad Thai was so sweet, noodles were gummy and stuck together. Missing the fresh lime. The Mali appetizer platter was so small and not worth $20 for 8 items. Drunken noodles were over powered by basil making it just a one note flavor . read more

Great food and excellent service! Server was very attentive and handled all of our needs. Very pleased and will be back! read more

Delish delish! Best Thai restaurant in my area. Great service. Clean. Lots of options on the menu to chose from. I have a dining club. Once I brought 18 members. Everyone was happy. read more

I spent $70 for to go food. I was very hungry and excited to get home to try the food. While Im eating a few bites my very first reaction was what a waste of money. Its pretty sad and disappointing. The food taste is an average of 2. It's no good. I don't wanna be mean or sound rude but i won't recommend this place to my family and friends... Im always honest about my opinion. Overall Im not satisfied and not happy at all. read more

This is one of my dad's favorite Thai places in Tucson, and he's a Thai food snob. Good sized portions (I can usually have it for two meals) and made quickly. We usually get it to go, but when we have sat down at the restaurant it is typically a calm atmosphere. If you are looking for an OV gem, definitely check it out! read more

Thai food that's clean, fresh and delicious!! They offer spicy options which I'm a huge fan of (and that's hard to find in Oro Valley) I tried the appetizer platter and the Coconut Shrimp is the BEST I've ever had!! The most vibrant, fresh toasted coconut batter! I had the Beef Pad See Ew and it was absolutely delicious. This place has it - even down to the iced tea! I had such a pleasant and fun conversation with my server, Pat. She's so friendly and warm with a great smile. I will definitely be back! read more

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

It sucks a wet mop. I don't wanna just put someplace down to hurt their business but I've been there three times and it literally sucks a wet mop. I think it's the worst excuse for Thai food I have ever tried. read more

This place is awesome. The wings are perfect. The garlic noodles are HOT just like I like them. The wonton and dumplings are great. And the drunken noodles are my favorite. read more

Not the best but one of the best Thai restaurants in Tucson. Wish they offered Thai escargot which I miss sooooo much from Chicago area Thai restaurants. Great service here and more than generous portions. read more