What happened! This used to be such a great place for Thai food but the last couple (few) times have been awful. Thought maybe it was a bad day but this appears to be more of the norm. Be forewarned it's not at all what it used to be. read more

Nope. Won't be back. I love Thai food and have wanted to try this place for a long time but since we usually have someone with us that wants more traditional American food when we visit the area so we hadn't made it there yet. We came to the area our own this time so thought we'd finally give it a try. I was undecided between the Pad Thai which I almost always get the first visit somewhere and the drunken noodles. It's kind of my gauge to how good the place is because I figure if the can't get this dish right I can't expect the more complex ones to be. We ordered the Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles and the summer rolls. I'll start with the summer rolls. We typically see them with shrimp and the menu didn't say anything otherwise. There was both shrimp and chicken in them, and they were quite large and loosely wrapped. 2 for $8 was steep though considering the chicken was tough and the shrimp was strong tasting. I couldn't make myself eat them. My husband managed to eat most of one. They came with what was obviously a jarred sweet and sour sauce -another disappointment as peanut sauce is so much better and what I was kind of expecting as that is usually the norm. The drunken noodles had a nice initial flavor but the heat was more than expected for medium. My husband and I always get medium for Thai dishes and typically they are just right or a little light in heat for us. This one they had been a bit generous with the heat so much so that it was almost hard to eat. It said there were a variety of veggies but it really only had green and red peppers. There was a decent amount of chicken in the dish. There may have been some green onion but only a couple of pieces, it felt like it was enough so they could say it was included even though you had to hunt to find them. Last to the Pad Thai, my typical initial gauge for a new to us Thai place. There was a generous amount of noodles, but were on the verge of undercooked. It couldn't figure out the flavor, but they were quite sour compared to any I've had before and I'll have to say it didn't do it for me. I would say they were almost eating wha I would call sweet and sour noodles if I was to give them a name. There was no richness or depth to the flavor at all. Again the items in the noodles were sparse at best. Very little chicken in this one, a crumble of egg, and I think I saw like 4 bean sprouts.. not acceptable for $15. They did have the required peanuts on the top though. Oh, and a slice of lemon, something else I'd not seen served before with Thai food. I had high hopes at this being a great place to visit when we are in the area since we love Grand Haven and I love Thai food but this ain't it. Bummer. So sad. read more

Mama's Thai Cafe - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

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We have been going to mama Thai since they opened! So good and they never disappoint! Favorites are peanut curry pad thai and yellow curry pad thai! Can't beat the summer rolls either! Lovely family and crew always happy to see us! read more

I'm guessing that most of the reviewers have never had Thai food anywhere other than here. This place was awful. Worst Pad Thai and Green Curry we have ever had. The crab rangoons and Tom Kha soup were edible, and that is the best I can say about either. Avoid the Thai tea, it's a sugary mess. We ordered ordered breaded chicken (like what you get in sweet & sour chicken) for our 8 year old--they brought out a plate of it with 9 pieces and charged $12.99 for it. $68 for crap food. Will not eat here again. read more

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Momma ties has awesome food. My only complaint is they do not know how to cook the vegetables. For some reason they're always raw hardly cooked. They would be a five star all day long, but I can only give a three star because of the raw vegetables. I've ate here several times have asked for my vegetables to be cooked, but they failed to deliver every time. Still love the flavors, but they got to get on their vegetable game . read more

Mama's Thai Cafe - P-6 Pad Khana broccoli and bamboo stirfried in mamas house, special garlic brown sauce, and I got it Thai hot. - Thai Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

we enjoyed our food from Thai Café very much. Plenty of leftovers for the next day and lunch.

Crab Rangoons are outstanding. Pad Thai is excellent. Pad See Ew is a little salty. read more

Did take out. Service and food was good. Had Panang Curry Chicken. I was quite pleased with it.

We got peanut curry pad tai, sweet and sour shrimp and Tom yum soup. The peanut curry pad Thai lacked flavor and was not very spicy. Sweet and sour shrimp was okay, the sauce served on the side looked like it came out of a can. The Tom yum soup was watery and lacked the authentic Tom yum taste. Service was good, hoping it was just an off day. read more

The first time we ate here -- 2-3 years ago -- we really didn't care for it, but for whatever reason we eventually decided to try it again and decided we must have just ordered wrong the first time because the food has been great ever since! We've been back several times and haven't been disappointed again. Some of the best egg drop soup I've ever had and a bowl of it is MASSIVE. The place doesn't have much of an interior (inside a strip mall off the highway) and for whatever reason the water always tastes odd (makes for fine tea though, which I recommend) -- but otherwise great! Service is always friendly and quick too. I'm so glad we gave it another shot. read more

Mama's Thai Cafe - Summer Rolls w/ Tofu. - Thai Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Great food. Great staff. Vegan friendly. Would highly recommend this cafe in Grand Haven near US-31. read more

I didn't even know this place was here until a friend said "hey, let's do thai" and told me about Mama's Thai Cafe. Tucked away in the corner of a strip mall behind some other buildings, this place is one of those that you have to know it's there.. or follow your map app to get there. Arrived about 7pm on a Wednesday night. Decent sized place and there was one other table of people when we got there. When we left, they were just as empty, although I did see some people come in and grab some to go orders. I ordered hot tea and was asked if I wanted jasmine or green. I chose green, and it came out with a tea pot and a couple of small cups. We both ordered our meals - I did the tofu pad thai, which came with a side of soup, either egg drop or hot and sour. My hot and sour soup came out moments later and although good, it tasted like it had been sitting for awhile. It didn't have a burnt taste to it, but it almost did. Still, it was good and I ate it. As I finished the soup, my meal came out. A tad smaller portion that I was expecting, but I still wasn't able to finish it all, so my eyes were bigger than my stomach when it came out, but it all worked out in the end. They didn't ask (and I didn't remember) to tell them that I wanted medium spice, so it came out without any spice to it. There were two people working in the front of the house and for a period of time, we were the only ones eating in, so service was super fast. Not the best I've had, but certainly a solid performer. read more

Tom Kha soup:- watery with zero depth of flavor. Tried 2 spoonfuls and sent it back. Just blah Peanut Curry Pad Thai: Worse I've ever had. Again, watery and zero depth of flavor with very little noodles. I've never had pad Thai swimming in liquid. Just more blah Disappointed to say the least. Will never return Waitress and her trainee were great on the other hand. read more

Tonight was our second visit to Mama's Thai. The first time we went Mary Jane took excellent care of us. She was very personable and gave great recommendations. We each had a cup of soup - I had the hot & sour and he had the egg drop. Both were delicious! We had the crab rangoons and shared the chicken drunken noodles and really enjoyed all of it! We liked Mama Thai's so much we went back within a couple weeks! Tonight we were taken care of by Miller and he was also wonderful! He talked to us about the things we were ordering. For instance when Jeff ordered Thai iced tea and Miller asked if he'd had it before - he had not and Miller informed us that it's really sweet. Glad he did! Not at all what Jeff wanted. He also explained some of the noodle dishes a little more, helping make a decision. Tonight we had the potstickers, which we yummy! They were pan fried and had a thinner dough than we're used to and they crisped up nicely. We also both had the Mama's Pho. I wanted chicken pho, unfortunately that wasn't an option. It was good, but beef isn't really my thing. I ate some of the sliced beef but did not care for the meatballs. Jeff liked it all though. The broth and noodles were exactly what I was looking for and wanted. On a side note and not really related, Mary Jane was working tonight as well and did an such a great job dealing with an angry customer. From what we overheard, the dissatisfaction didn't seem entirely related to her entree. Mary Jane was polite, professional and handled the exchange much better than the upset woman did. read more

Such delicious food! Best egg drop soup I've ever had, the crab rangoons, pad thai & drunken noodle were amazing. Everyone is so friendly and the restaurant is very clean! Great experience. read more

SO GOOD!! love the girls that work here and their thai food is more coconut milk based and i love it! their chili oil is a MUST along with their wontons. so good read more

Solid Thai restaurant. Enjoyed the curry and pad Thai carry out. Friendly service. We will carry out again.

The food is good but the people working there are crazy!!! I went to pick up food Jan's they said that they had NOT BEEN BUSY. I looked around and only 3 tables of thirteen had clients yet they left t me waiting over thirty minutes for a simple 2 item order !! So service. Sucks. Ambience ??? Forget it the tables were not even clean. read more

Very good Thai and Asian food. Service is always efficient and friendly. Don't underestimate the level of spiciness and unless you really want a dish extremely hot don't ask for more heat than the standard level. Great place for lunch on a schedule because orders get taken and served quickly. If you like Thai food do yourself a favor and try one of the noodle or Curry dish I increased this to 5 stars because they have proven their consistent, high level of food quality and service over a long period. read more

This is probably the worst Thai food I've ever had. First, the egg drop soup had no egg texture or taste whatsoever. It was basically just chicken soup with a tiny glob or two of cooked egg whites found within. It should be called "chicken drop soup." Next, I had Thom Ka soup, which would have been decent, but it was way too thin and watery compared to probably any other Thai restaurant I've been to. Next, the chicken pieces in the entrees seemed rubbery, like they had been nuked in the microwave oven one too many times. My Thai iced tea was good, as was the service, but the food made this a disappointment. read more

We previously lived in San Diego, so we might have been spoiled by the diversity of food, but this is not real Thai food...not even close

Tried this business during COVID but couldn't find it open- so glad we gave it another try. Casual atmosphere, friendly service- delicious food! Went with some friends who knew Thai food well who noted the dishes they were familiar with were well prepared. I was less familiar and had low expectations- but the food was delicious! Definitely planning to return! read more

Excellent food! Very attentive staff who are kind and make sure you have the most pleasant experience. I typically don't enjoy thai food, but this restaurant has changed my mind and tastebuds! Can't wait to go back and indulge in some chicken fried rice! Yummm! read more

Great little addition to an otherwise boring area for eateries. Nothing in a bun or in a cone...in West Michigan!! The TomYum soup was great the first few months they were open. It's been way too salty the last 2 visits. Portions can be skimpy on some dishes. Pleasant staff. I hope they do well, we need the diversity! read more

Mama's Thai Cafe - Cold season's here. Need soup? The egg drop is excellent - Thai Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

West Michigan is pretty much a desert for oriental food and Moma's Thai is an oasis. We eat here multiple times on our summer holiday away from the Texas summers. The pad Thai is sweet but delicious and the spicy dishes are lively but won't have you reaching for a loaf of bread. Highly recommend. read more

The food was ok I guess but I could make better Thai food at home. We had: Masaman curry -lackluster with a very bland sauce Pad Thai: badly made noodles read more

Stellar pad Thai! Authentic and just fantastic food. We love the owner too; she stands up for herself and prides herself on great food and good prices! read more

A hidden gem! Everything we've tried is delicious, but I highly recommend FR-5, N-8, and G-3. Yum. read more

Mama's Thai Cafe - G-3 Gang Keaw Waan - Thai Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

The food was awesome. I had the G-3 Keaw Waan. Simply divine. Also, it's hard to find a place with a good spice & sour soup. This place has it. Food quality and price was a 4. The Downers? 1. Have the girls get off their cell phones and wash the Windows. They're filthy. 2. The waitress also kept trying to take away my dish before I was ready. 3. Check the bathroom every once and a while and do a good cleaning. read more

Mama's Thai Cafe - G-3 Keaw waan. - Thai Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Visit here while I'm on a vacation over the weekend, Got a quick takeout for dinner. The food is very delicious and has a good spicy level. I like they didn't make it too salty for their sauce and the noodles are perfectly cooked. :) By the way, the food is very affordable and they make their food very quick too. read more

Amazing! First experience with Thai food and not disappointed! Highly recommend trying the lettuce wraps.

I can't believe this place is, in all reality, located inside a beach town strip mall. It deserves it's own building and reputation. I admit I was recommending Mama's to others asking about good Thai on the Lakeshore, but had never visited myself. WOW! I admit that I am easy on waitstaff, but Jonathan was amazingly attentive. He had the knowledge of the food like this was a five-star restaurant. I think I scared him when my response to the food taste was, "Look at my face!" I like mine native spicy and I got what I requested. I've had Thai in seven states, including two gastro hotspots (Denver and San Diego). This is the best I've had anywhere. I think people go looking for Pad Thai and think Noodles & Co. You can go full authentic or middle of the road. This Paid Thai ... is PAD THAI. I hate coconut, but I love Malay and Thai. My only regret is they did not have a seafood dish with squid of some type. BRAVO AND WELL DONE! read more

We had dinner here about two weeks ago. The food was okay, but the service was terrible. It is possible we had a trainee. In terms of the food, the kids, really liked the Pad Se'ew ($10). The Sesame Chicken ($10) had lots of crispy breading - the flavor was okay - we ordered mild. The Peanut Butter chicken ($10) was good for the first piece or so, but then was too sweet. Tiny amount of white rice served with the two chicken entrees. Spring rolls ($1.50 each) were greasy. Bowl of Tom Yum soup ($3.50). Just the right amount of food. Takes Discover. read more

I love Thai food and I normally always get noodle dishes and every noodle dish I've tried at Mama's is wonderful. That being said I ventured out and tried the green curry with rice and it's just amazing!! Only rice dish I'll take over noodles, creamy, tasty, deliciousness! Con: just a tiny one, no menu posted on Facebook so have to try and squint at the pictures here on Yelp. read more

The worst calcination of experiences! First, I order my dish and it comes out dry as a bone. Second, the waitress wanted to charge me $3 for a small cup of extra sauce. I decline and she goes and vents to her BOH staff. Told them I was dumb for not knowing that the rice would absorb the sauce. Third, I get a to-go box to take it home and doctor it up...give it spice and flavor. Get home, there as fish in it. Mostly chicken but bits of fish or fish oil. FOURTH, get to the bottom, there is fish bone in the bottom. Needless to say I'm not coming back. read more

I have been eating here since they opened, a couple times a month at least (I may have an addiction..). Food and service have always been top notch. Never a bad meal whether dining in or taking out. Highly recommend the lettuce wraps (pot stickers too), general chicken, pad mee krob, and gang keaw waan. If you eat in and get soup, the hot and sour is my personal favorite. My one warning: BEWARE THE THAI SPICY LEVEL!! It's painful, you will sweat, possibly die, and only the Thai iced tea can even remotely relieve the burn. read more

Visited the cafe on Monday around 1:00. Not busy and good set up for "social distancing." The food was so good! Best hot/sour soup I have ever had--even got a large container of some to take home. The pad thai was excellent! Would definitely go back. read more

We found this little hole in the strip mall on Yelp, and were pleasantly surprised. Spartan atmosphere, but comfortable. Walked in and the girl behind the counter called out "Please sit anywhere!" (Polite informality, which I like.) The waiter arrived quickly and got our beverages. The food was plentiful and reasonably priced. Not the kind of place for which you'd go out of your way, but we live 45 minutes away and will visit again when we are in Grand Haven. It's not strictly all Thai, more Thai/Chinese. read more

First of all, I'm Thai (born and raised in Thailand), so I think I have enough authenticity to say if the food is authentic or not. The food here (at least what I ordered) is sadly not. Don't get me wrong, the food tasted ok, but it's not any where near authentic. If I eat it with my eyes closed, i would never guess it's Thai food. I guess I should have noticed the very first sign (egg drop and hot and sour soup on the menu!! Really?!?) but I wanted to try anyway. My friend and I ordered Almond Boneless Chicken (I had no idea what that dish would be if it were served in Thailand). The sauce was very bland and the presentation was nothing to be desired. We also order Pad Thai. It tasted strange and very saucy and no peanut mixed in or on the side. Lastly we ordered Pad Prik Khing. It tasted like any stir fried meat and vegetables at Chinese restaurant but spicy. It didn't have the taste Prik Khing should have (strong prik khing curry paste with kaffir lime leaves). On a positive note, the service was nice. I even saw the owner/chef walked out of the kitchen and talked to some customers, which was a nice touch. I think this place has a potential to be better. Please give customers a real Thai food. That's what they are going there for. read more

I have zero idea who these people are who think this place isn't great. Probably ignorant West Michiganders who have never been out of the state. Not authentic?? That made me laugh. The food is about as authentic as it gets. The owners barely speak English and the food is as authentic as any Thai food I have ever had. And yes, I have been outside of West Michigan and have had Thai food in NY, San Francisco, Chicago, Tampa, etc. I am extremely picky because I have friends who are from Thailand and who have taught me to cook many authentic Thai dishes. Guess what? There's more to Thai food than Pho and Pad Thai. The people writing that this food isn't "authentic" only reference Pad Thai and Pho. Sorry people, if those are the only two dishes you can talk about, you don't know authentic Thai food. Sit down and be quiet and go to the Asian Buffet and enjoy your gross buffet food. Also, who on earth would call this place expensive??? That literally made me laugh out loud. The beef larb is $7!! It is a very large portion and is made fresh with expensive and quality herbs veggies and meat. It takes awhile to come out but that's because the owner is back there MAKING IT FROM SCRATCH. Its delicious. My best friend, who happens to be Thai, and I eat there for lunch every Saturday and we are never less than thrilled. The summer rolls are so fresh that you can taste every herb and veggie in every bite. We have never had a bad bite of food and trust me, we are very picky about Thai food. I also had to laugh when another reviewer called the owner arrogant! The very first time we came in to eat the owner came out to say hello because she wanted to see who was ordering so much food and authentic items off the menu. She stood and talked to us for 10 minutes and even invited me to come back some time so that she could teach us how to make Larb. My friend and I told her that we had both been trying to make Larb at home and couldn't quite get it right. She said that she would teach us any time we wanted. Now that we are regulars, she sends us out special items that are not even on the menu for us to taste. Yesterday she made us sticky rice (which isn't a quick thing to whip up) and sent it out to us. The entire family works there and are all very knowledgeable and friendly. The wait staff is very friendly too. It's a new restaurant so maybe they don't know every detail of the menu yet but if they don't have an answer, they go ask and get the answer. They are very attentive and sweet and always make us feel welcome. I absolutely LOVE the food and the owner and the staff. I am beyond thrilled that the Grand Haven area finally has a great Thai restaurant. I moved to this area from NY and am often sad about the lack of good ethnic food in the area. I am so happy that Mama's Thai Cafe is open and I will be eating there weekly and telling everyone I know to do the same! read more

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