We had checked in at our hotel a bit later than planned and hence were hungry. My wife found this place listed as the closest Thai place, so we drove there. It is located in a large plaza that spas both sides of the road. The opposite side looked more like a small shopping mall with higher end restaurants, but we didn't explore it. The side where this restaurant is located is anchored by a Publix. There was plenty of parking in the shared lot. I don't think that this place was what either of us expected, which was a restaurant where you ordered from your table. Instead, this place had a more 'hole in the wall' vibe, but in a generally good way. They had about 6 tables total in a fairly small space. You ordered at the counter and they brought the food out later. They were almost constantly fielding phone-in orders for to-go food. They had limited drinks available (including water) but no alcohol. The staff was friendly. The food came out before long, and we both agreed it was very good. My curry was quite flavorful. My wife liked her vegetable dish as well. So, just know what to expect. If you want to impress someone on a first date, this may not be the venue for you. If you are just here for the food, then this is a great choice. If I lived in the area and wanted Thai take-out, this would absolutely be my first pick. read more

Ordered takeout for lunch today. Each plate was 8.99 and it was UNBELIEVABLE good. My go to lunch spot for now on. 5/5 Wife Score: 5/5 read more

I previously stopped by Masaman Thai Kitchen while in the area and got a quick to go order. The restaurant itself is small/cozy, staff is friendly and service was quick. My food was piping hot and quite tasty. The downside was that I asked for Thai Hot and found my food to be mild at best. read more

Very authentic Thai restaurant, mom and pop place definitely good food. Small place but clean. Support local. read more

Masaman Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The Panang curry was fabulous! Loved that we got some coconut soup. Very friendly staff. Small but comfortable. Will be back when back in town read more

The food is fresh and delicious. My favorite is the fresh basil rolls and the Shrimp Pad Siew. The owners are super sweet and remember regular customers. read more

This locally owned unassuming little Thai restaurant continues to be one of our favorites. Orders are placed at the counter and brought out to you. Beverages are self serve. The food is consistently fresh and oh so tasty! Our go to dishes are the pineapple curry rice with chicken, masaman curry, and the ginger root with vegetables. I also highly recommend the tempura green beans and the chicken satay for starters. The green beans are a must! Service is always friendly and efficient even when the small staff is quite busy. read more

Masaman Thai Kitchen - Pineapple Curry Rice - Thai Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I ordered from uber eats! Not much flavour in it. Need to improve recipes or ingredients. read more

Masaman Thai Kitchen - Not Tasty Just spicy no flavour - Thai Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Only about 12 seats in front of the restaurant - a lot of takeout orders. Some of the best shrimp Masaman that you'll find in the Birmingham area. read more

I got takeout today, ordered 3 entrees (pad thai, chicken noodle bowl, phad printed king), namsod, and basil rolls. All were excellent, with a home run for the noodle bowl, named, basil rolls. Using the online ordering site, I was able to customize the dishes. Def get extra peanuts if applicable, wow! This was not my first time here, and my previous visits did not disappoint either. Very highly tecommend! read more

I love it here. I got my normal Panang curry , and it was of course delicious. The food is so consistent. The owners are always friendly! Until next time. read more

Masaman Thai Kitchen - (DN) (OO) Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Great quick service. Large portions and great spice! The highest level of spice brings a big kick, but does not over power the food and flavors. Great quick takeout spot. read more

This place should be crammed packed. I got the yellow curry and it was delicious, as always. I hadn't been in for a month or so, and the lady at the counter was kind of eying me funny. Then she said, "hey, you left a pair of reading glasses here last time". My favorite pair, too. Super kind, and thoughtful! I love this place. Please, go check 'em out! read more

This was my first time trying this place, and I wasn't disappointed. I ordered from the lunch menu and the portion was just right. The lunch prices are very reasonable. Each entree comes with their delicious coconut soup. I really enjoyed the Pad Thai as well. Service was friendly and fast. read more

Masaman Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I was in the area and read some great reviews. I went with the Pad Thai and Crab Angels with homemade sweet and sour sauce. The Pad Thai had plenty of chicken and a few pieces of shrimp. Overall decent portion size but the sauce was too sweet for my liking. The customer service was good as I was greeted by the front and back staff. I will return but try something different. read more

Great new find. I had been craving Thai food for quite some time and wanted to try a new place. The restaurant is quite small; I was not expecting the right seating arrangement. Due to the close proximity of others, I wish they had music playing because the restaurant is very quiet so you can be all up in others conversations. You go to the counter and order and pay for your food. Get your own drink so no one is really waiting on you. I kind of liked that though. The food was excellent! Perfectly spicy and flavorful. We ordered the crab angels, the shrimp soup, pineapple fried rice with a shrimp, and the chili Thai basil leaf with beef. If you have a cold this will clear you right up. I already want read more

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The red curry was delicious, great portions and great value. Service was great. Would go back if in the area again.

WOW! Expectations were low, as per usual with a local strip mall spot. The interior is giving takeout, but we elected to enjoy our food at the restaurant. We quickly ordered the pad Thai and the massaman chicken (of course) and as quickly as we ordered it, it came out billowing with steam like a train from the First World War. It was hot. After letting it cool down for a moment, we had our first bites (everybody knows the rules). Our mouths lit up like a Christmas ballet. 8.8/10 for the pad Thai and 9.5 for the massaman chicken. We don't take this lightly and will be back. read more

The best! It's so cute and quaint. Only a few tables so best for takeout but delicious food. Better than Surin. Yeah I said it. Plus they know you by name and remember your order. They are just the best read more

This is an updated review. When you walk by Masaman Thai Kitchen you may not think it looks like much. Located next to Publix, a hair salon and a 24-hour Urgent Care for kids, you may even miss it. But this place is a hidden gem with really good Thai food. Since I last visited, they have expanded and there is a larger dining area. It is still very simple but it is convenient if you have the time and want to eat in, and it makes the restaurant feel more like a restaurant rather than a carry-out place. Some of my favorites are the Masaman Curry with Chicken, the Pad Thai and the pineapple fried rice with vegetables. I am not much of a sauce person and sometimes I steer clear of Thai restaurants because of this, but Masaman has something for everyone. Also, the service is really good and you don't have to wait long for your food, and there is plenty of parking because it is located in a strip mall. read more

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I been wanting to try this place for a while, well I tried it for the first time. When I say I have no regrets, I have NONE. I ordered the Panang curry & spring rolls, & it was delicious !! It was lunch time, but the servings were fulfilling. This will be my new Thai place from now on. read more

Masaman Thai Kitchen - Panang Curry, spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Saw the great reviews .. came in to try ! Ordered red curry but came out green curry ! Too sweet n not that great ! Orders mixed veg - very average ! No idea why the reviews are so good ! Sorry this is fair two stars! read more

We had been driving all day and were looking for a place to get good food quickly and close to our hotel. Read the reviews here on Yelp and decided to try Masaman. I called to see if you could dine in. The lady said yes but they only have 7 tables - which was just great to us-won't be noisy. Excellent choice! We shared the beef and vegetables and it was fabulous! The beef was tender and the veggies were cooked to perfection! Service was great and friendly as well. So happy we chose this restaurant! read more

Ordered take out from here. The tofu coconut soup is delicious. The parang curry and massaman curry spicy was spicy I should have gone milder. The tofu was fried not baked. Large portion sizes read more

Comfort food!! I absolutely love this place. The coconut soup that is served with the lunch specials is some of my fave soup in the entire world. If you are looking for delicious and comforting warm food, this is the spot! I have had just about everything on the menu. The spice levels are very true to what the menu says. I have never been unhappy with what I have ordered (be it sushi or hot noodles or chili eggplant... Or just hot soup!). If you like curry or Thai dishes, trust me, you want to try this place out! read more

Masaman Thai Kitchen - The checkout counter decor - Thai Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Coconut SoupCrab Angel Very good! One of our favorite places for take out. The staff are always so nice and fast read more

I was in the mood for some Thai food after work and I was definitely impressed with what I got from Masaman. I walked in to place a to go order and was greeted immediately by super friendly people. I got the pad Thai and tofu coconut soup. It did not take long at all to receive my order. It smelled amazing and I couldn't wait to get home to have a bite... so I didn't. I opened that up and took a bite in my car because of how good it smelled. When I tell you that it hit the spot-- it was SO good!! My mouth is actually watering now thinking about what I ate several days ago. I will definitely be back. read more

The fact that I got a full sized portion of chicken pad Thai for $9 is absolutely mind blowing to me. This place needs to be kept safe. Great experience. read more

The take out service is great at Masaman. I decided to change my take out order once I got to the restaurant and it was no problem at all. I was grateful because I really wanted the Masaman curry since I've had it on a previous occasion. It doesn't look like much but it packs a very mild and hearty flavor. The portion size is great considering that it costed $14. I can easily get two meals out of it which I appreciate. I prefer this as a lunch spot since it's less pricy. However, they're only offering pick up services at this time. Overall the curbside service was quick and I really enjoyed my meal. I will definitely be going back. read more

Masaman Thai Kitchen - Masaman curry and steamed rice - Thai Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

A hole in the wall restaurant in Vestavia Hills. It's nestled in the corner of a strip mall and looks pretty unassuming. I was craving Thai food and wasn't satisfied with the renditions of "Thai" food near the UAB area that I was used to so I decided to try this place. It's a takeout place, but in my experience, some of the best Thai places I've been to back home (in California) have been. Prices are fair, around $8-12 for a hearty entree. I got the Chili Thai Basil Leaf with chicken and asked for it to be extra spicy. It was made to order and was piping hot when I got it. I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was! It wasn't as spicy as I would have liked (but my taste buds have probably been seared off by my consumption of excessively spicy food), but it was hearty and saucy. I'd definitely come back again! :) read more

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I'm shook. How have I never been here before? This is crazy good Thai food in the heart of Vestavia Hills. Owner was so nice and definitely played a part of me enjoying my first visit. I'll probably be back next week to try something new! read more

Masaman Thai Kitchen - Lunch - Spicy Noodle - Thai Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I tried Masaman for lunch on Friday, and I was quite impressed with the food. However, don't expect sit down service or much ambiance. This is a small restaurant with very limited seating. Only six or seven tables for two, although you can easily pull tables together. You place your order at the counter and they call you when it is ready. Lunch was served in styrofoam to-go containers, and utensils are cheap, disposable plastic. The small dining room was uncomfortably hot because the summer sun was beating down on the glass store front. Masaman offers approximately ten different lunch entrees, and all come with a small bowl of Coconut soup. The soup had fresh mushrooms and tofu. I expected the soup to be a little sweet, but instead it had a tom yum-like sourness, along with being very spicy. My friends and I liked the soup. I ordered the Chilli Eggplant dish with chicken, and I thought it was very good. Fresh eggplant, bell pepper, onions, and sliced chicken breast are prepared in a chilli oil sauce that was flavorful and spicy. Two scoops of white rice helped offset the heat, but not enough to stop my nose from running or for beads of sweat from forming on my forehead. Rachel ordered the Panang Chicken, Matthew ordered Pad Thai, and David ordered Pad Spicy Noodles with Shrimp. Everyone enjoyed their selections. The Spicy noodle dish looked especially delicious. We also shared an order of the Pineapple Fried Rice, which we thought it was just okay. It had a curry flavor, and only a hint of pineapple. The lunch portions were generous, and reasonably priced. The restaurant is not set up well for groups or a family dinner, but is great for lunch or take home orders. I definitely recommend and plan to come back soon. read more

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Our go to for Thai. Food is always fresh and flavorful. We always pickup to go or have it delivered but always ready on time.

We just finished an amazing dinner at Masaman Thai Kitchen. They had a soft opening to roll out their new sushi offerings. Everything was amazing and original and will have a big impact on the local sushi scene. Imagine the perfect marriage of Japanese and Thai cuisine. We started with tuna poke that was nicely spiced and contained tomato and avocado and was highlighted with scents of orange. Next up was a beef roll that was filled with crab and topped with lightly seared beef. My favorite was the komé which was flash fried sushi rice topped with avocado, jalapeño and spicy crab. It was wonderful and I'll certainly try it again. Huge points for the machi chili. Beautiful tuna in a light broth of soy, miso, lime and Thai chilis. It was bloody amazing and is a must try. Last up was a July roll. It was a spicy crab roll, deep fried and topped with masago, eel sauce and crunchies. Everything was amazing and it was a real treat to be invited to this event. Run, run, run to try the new sushi menu. This is absolutely going to become a hot spot for amazing, fresh and original sushi. read more

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Thai Fresh Basil Rolls are absolutely delicious from here. I don't like the plum sauces so I asked for sweet and sour sauce and the chili paste. I take the chili paste and add it to the sweet and sour sauce and create one hell of a sauce for the rolls. It's sweet but and as spicy as you make it and perfect for the Rolls. My sister started me to mixing these two together here and it's phenomenal. The Coconut Tofu Soup was delicious to me. That says a lot. I despise all things coconut and creamy. It wasn't very creamy which is what I was prepared for and I wasn't going to eat it bcus I don't like creamy sauces or soups. It was spicy and flavorful and that made the coconut milk not overpowering. The little tofu dices were a good addition to the mushrooms as well. I'd order the soup itself again that's just how much I enjoyed it. I was pleasantly surprised by the soup that's offered with the lunch specials. I had the Lunch: Pad Thai with no peanuts and extra sauce. I don't like dry noodles no matter what cuisine they come from. They gave me extra sauce which I loved. With takeout you never know what you're going to get. This was a good dish. They only thing I didn't like was how sweet it was. It was not what I'm used to eating where Pad Thai is concerned. I can't wait to try more from here. read more

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The staff was friendly and the food amazing! I love Thai Cuisine and fell in love with it long ago. The Thai restaurant back home is amazing so when I am out traveling I always look for local Thai Restaurants. Masaman is the only one that had seasoned the food the way I like it. I always ask for native Thai Spice and no other place has ever used the seasoning I am used to. The spice that they use is the perfect blend of flavor and spice that I am accustomed to from the Thai Restaurant back home. The only downside was on the dessert side. Back home they have a Mango Sticky rice that is amazing but I was told they only do Sticky Rice here as an Entree. A very minute negative to me personally. Anytime I come back through the Birmingham area Masaman will be on my list of places to stop and I would recommend them to anyone that loves Thai Cuisine. read more

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Love everything about it. Don't hesitate to order anything. This was my go to during pregnancy

Writing this during COVID-19 quarantine. Called at 7:55pm and was told they close at 8 but would be happy to make our meal for pickup and wait for us to come pick it up. Ordered the tofu pad thai 2 star spice and tofu pad prik. Our food was excellent..better then when we went in to eat the 1st time. Really impressed by the impeccable service and delicious food! read more

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Everything on the menu is great. Chili Eggplant, Chicken Larb, Spicy Beef Salad, and the Yellow Curry are some of my favorites. It's surprising that food this good comes from a strip mall in Vestavia. But it does! The ambiance isn't great, I admit, but the food more than makes up for it. Ample parking. Reasonably priced. read more

This is the real deal when it comes to Thai food. Don't expect much in regard to ambiance (in fact in the future I will call ahead so it's ready when I arrive), but expect much in regard to flavor. We visited around 5:30 on a Friday. Walked up to the counter, looked over the menu, and placed our order. The woman working the counter was quick and efficient, but maintained a friendly demeanor. After we ordered the phone rang pretty much non-stop and there was a steady stream of people for take out. It's clearly the place to be. Now for the food. The coconut soup was top notch; creamy and sweet with just a bit of kick. The Chilli Thai Basil Leaf Chicken was on point. It had two peppers for a spice rating (the highest was three); there was just enough kick (at least for me). We also ordered the Pad Thai. It was okay, but a little too sweet for my taste. The portions are large. Everything could be shared. I will definitely return. read more

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