I stopped by Rakong for takeout and had a great first experience. It was a little warm inside while I was waiting, but the restaurant itself was beautiful and had a nice atmosphere. The gentleman who checked me out was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I ordered the spring rolls, Tom Kha Gai, and the chicken Pad Thai. The spring rolls just weren't my favorite, but that's a matter of personal preference. The Tom Kha Gai, however, completely made up for it. It was, without a doubt, the best soup I've ever had in my life. Rich, creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Pictures truly don't do it justice. I can't stop thinking about it. The chicken Pad Thai was also really good with generous portions and great flavor. Everything was packaged well for takeout and was still fresh when I got home. I'll definitely be back, especially for that Tom Kha Gai. It's worth ordering all by itself! read more

Rakong Thai - Tom Kha Kai - Thai Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

I come here pretty often and it never disappoints. The food is phenomenal; honestly, you can't go wrong with any of their curries. The red curry is my go-to, and I always ask them to crank up the heat a bit, which they do perfectly. The staff is always friendly and on top of things, and the place itself has that cozy, local feel that makes you want to keep coming back. Great food, great people, and easily one of my favorite spots in Covington. Best Thai on the Northshore that I've found read more

Was excited to try the pad Thai after reading reviews describing the authentic flavors. Was very disappointed with the hot pink sauce and rubbery noodles. Ate the few pieces of chicken and threw the rest where it belonged... the garbage. Gave two stars because the server was very nice but that's not why people go to restaurants. read more

I love the soup. It was very good. The chicken and rice is the best. I gave you large portions of food. I had the pork fried rice, which is very nice. I have a curry. read more

Love this Thai place! If you love spice, this is your place! There's a spice level from 1-5 and it's serious spice! I love spicy foods and the first time I got a spice level 3 and my mouth was on fire!!! It was still absolutely delicious and I've been back multiple times and got a spice level 2 and it was perfect for me!!! This place is small but such a gem!! read more

Rakong Thai - Pad Thai spice level 2 - Thai Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

Wait... can I give more than 5 stars? Now they are only open for lunch and dinner and the hours are limited... and some see this as a down side I see it as a business to go to when it comes to Thai food. The food is made to order and is so yummy I have been here multiple times and even when I cannot get through on phone because they are slammed busy, I will walk I. And place an order and wait the 20-25 for my order!! Food is that good! read more

I came after getting a haircut nearby and I was hungry. When I first got here, I was the only customer, but others came quickly. After choosing my seat, I got a water and Thai Iced Tea. The gentleman working was very friendly. I got the chicken fried rice and it was very good. Inside is very basic decor, minimalist. There is plenty of parking. Shared parking lot, easily accessible. read more

Rakong Thai - Thai Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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The food here is really good if you like Thai, beware the spice levels are super spicy. I really enjoy the Thai tea. I opted not to get milk in it. read more

Quick update because i ate here the other day. The thing to do is to remember when you're gonna be on that stretch of 150 in Covington. And if you're gonna be there during the lunchtime or the dinner time, plan to pick up the food. That's how I think I have to do this moving forward. Just gotta make a habit of knowing that it's there. But the food is great, no question. read more

Chicken pad Thai spice level 2 is very good picked it up some time before I actually ate it they close 7pm will be back

The food was fresh and tasty; the portions were good, and the service very good. My sister had pad Thai which she enjoyed. I had stir fried vegetables with steamed fish, and enjoyed it as well. Our teas ( both hot and cold ) were refilled and lunch was preceded by a small cup of soup and two wontons. There is plenty of parking, and the host was very welcoming. The restaurant is simple and very clean. I will go again. read more

Absolutely amazing authentic Thai food! Love everything about the food! The waiter was top tier!

The best restaurant on the northshore!!! I am EXTREMELY picky and usually don't like trying new foods but I was referred to this restaurant and so glad that I was. The food is amazing and I have never have disappointed! Not to mention, the customer service is out of this world, always respectful and feel so welcomed! If you want to try a restaurant that has no bland foods, amazing flavors and great service, go here!!!! read more

My absolute favorite pad Thai around!! Lunch is a great value and the food and service is great. Small dining area so the restaurant fills up fast for lunch, so show up early. read more

Rakong Thai - Updated lunch menu - Thai Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

Small area. Good food, but the wait time was long. I loved the fried wontons. Thai tea was a little too sweet in my opinion but still good. I had the pad se ew, wish there was a seafood option. I also wished they served drunken noodles as well. I enjoyed my dish, large portion. My wife ordered the pad thai, not bad. The fried rice was also pretty good. In all, it's not a bad place to eat some Thai food, but I had better elsewhere. read more

Rakong Thai - Thai tea - Thai Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

One of my favorite thai restaurants ever!!! The owner is so nice and he's typically serving the tables as well. They serve the best pad Thai and their prices are great. Chicken pad Thai and add the crispy tofu, omg!!! Lunch portions come with a small soup and some wontons. Space is a little small but cozy and they do get busy for lunch. I always get Thai hot and they get it done right read more

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I really want to like this place. Staff are awesome. Building is attractive and clean. But there are so many better local Thai restaurants. read more

The best Thai food in the whole metropolitan area! For a long time I only got the Red Curry, but recently I tried the Panang and it is out of this world! read more

Great food & service! TERRIBLE ACOUSTICS. This is not the place to go if you want to converse with your dining partner!

Delicious homemade wontons. I love their noodle dishes. Pad Woosen is my favorite!!

Got there just before 7. Ordered two orders of wantons.. this were the best have ever had. Could taste the filling.. the sauce was fantastic. My grandson ate at least 5 of them. He doesn't eat anything. I got the Golden Duck -- with sauce on the side level 3. This was fantastic. WOW! I had the best dish as per my DiL, and she tasted everything. My wife's pork fried rice was top class, I got a good bit of that as well. I wish I had taken pictures, but I was too hungry and just ate. Go here. GO HERE NOW!! read more

Great Take out Thai! The Thai food is some of the best is New Orleans area! We had the pad Thai and Green Curry both with chicken. The vegetables and rice were super fresh and the pad Thai was ridiculously good. read more

Everything was DELICIOUS and the service was EXCELLENT!! We will definitely be going back next time we're in Covington!

One of the best Asian restaurants on the north shore they carry a variety of entrees 8.5 out of 10

I love Thai food. I lived in NW Arkansas for a year where Thai food was surprisingly abundant. I even travelled to Thailand in 2012. I accidentally stumbled upon this place while needing a quick lunch while working. I have to say this is one of the top 5 Thai places I've ever been too. Small and not a 10 on atmosphere but for a little hole in the wall - it has great prices, great taste and the owner even serves you! I've been twice already and will go again, often...with others. read more

Great authentic Thai food. Had the massaman curry and pad Thai here. Both were excellent. Great service each time I went. Friendly atmosphere. read more

Woah! Hands down one of the best Thai food dives on the Northshore! Flavor packed Pad Thai in an above average portion. If you like spicy foods, don't be afraid to get the 5/5 spice and if you are brave like me, request some more chili peppers on the side to raise the heat even more. The shrimp were plentiful, large, and tail on which added a nice crunch to the dish besides the peanuts. The sauce was possibly the best Pad Thai sauce I've ever tried, very good! Can't wait to come back and try more off the menu. read more

Rakong Thai - Shrimp Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

This family owned and operated restaurant is incredible! The dumplings are a beautiful work of art, with an array of complex flavors! These are a must!! The garlic vegetables with chicken is amazing and not on the dinner menu, so you have to ask at dinner Mom is the chef bringing Thai family recipes for all to enjoy. Her son waited on me, giving me helpful hints on ordering as well as a extreme customer service. When you are in or near Covington LA, stop in, you will be glad you did. read more

Rakong Thai - Fresh hand made dumplings! Best I've ever had!! - Thai Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Consistently AMAZING food! Never disappointed in anything I try here! Fav app- spicy cashews Fav entree - combo pad thai but volcano chicken a close second! read more

Absolutely solid Thai food on the Northshore. I've only eaten here for lunch, so I can't comment on the dinner menu. Their lunch menu is short, with popular sauces and curries you would see at any mainstream Thai place. 1) Pick your protein 2) pick your sauce and 3) pick your spice level from 1-5. All the offerings are great. My usual go-to's are the pad thai, basil sauce, red curry, and panang curry. Most days, I forget to add a spice level to it. Some days, I'll go with 4, which is a healthy but tolerable spice level for me. The service is top notch, it's the same staff during lunch hours. Since a lot of the lunch crowd is from the nearby office buildings, their service is quick. Seating can be limited if you get there after 11:30am. Overall, great lunch spot and worth checking out. read more

Amazing Thai food and the service is great! My favorites in the menu: - Tom Kha Soup - Pad Thai with Steamed Tofu - Green Curry with Steamed Tofu - Massaman Curry with Beef If you like spice, kick it up to level three. read more

I have eaten Thai food all over the country and must say this place is truly a gem! It is a small, family run restaurant with authentic recipes and ingredients as well as superb customer service! Bobby and his family go above and beyond to provide their customers with outstanding service as well as amazing food at a very reasonable price. I have nothing bad to say about this place at all. In fact I have been eating here almost every day for two weeks straight during my stay, working out of town. The Ped Thai they make here is absolutely delicious and easily one of the best I have had all over the country. Do not hesitate to stop by and support this local family owned business and don't forget to leave them a review, they deserve it! read more

Rakong Thai - a plate of noodles with meat and vegetables - Thai Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

Delicious food. This is by far my favorite restaurant on the Northshore. Curries and cashew nut are amazing. Portions are a nice size. Family owned and operated. Everything is always very clean. read more

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Amazing food. Amazing service. Best Thai in La. Quit looking. They raise the bar !

This place is AMAZING! And I'm a bit of a Thai food snob. ;) I was in town on business and looking for a convenient spot to grab a bite. Rakong Thai was close to my hotel, and had great reviews (albeit only a few because they are brand new), so i popped in for dinner. The portions are huge, the service is super friendly, and if you like spicy they can make it SPICY! I had the Pad Thai - a classic, and it was one of the best I've ever had. Ha! So i won't mind having the leftovers for breakfast tomorrow! Bottom line.... this family run business deserves success! So try them out. You won't be disappointed!!! read more

Rakong Thai - Pad Thai with chicken - Thai Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

Great food and even better personalized service. I get the pineapple rice and my husband orders the pad Thai or the cashew chicken.

I cannot say enough awesome things about this place. It is by far the best Thai around. After the first day of trying this place, my wife and I ended up going there another 6 days in a row for lunch; and I'm far from the kind of person that eats the same place more than a day in a row. The Pad Thai here is hands down the best I've ever had. Shrimp are always cooked to perfection; never over cooked. Oh and did I mention the Golden Duck with the chili sauce? AMAZING. There are so many things I could go on about, the red curry, the steamed dumplings, the garlic stir fry, all the best I've had around here. Do yourself a favor and go try this place today if you haven't already. Don't just take my word for it, even my mother in law, who literally complains every time she goes out to eat did not have a single negative word to say about this place!! Well my original plan was just to write a review but now I'm starving and about to go order some Rakong! read more

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I would eat here again in a minute. This is not 'fast food Asian'. Food is very fresh and prepared to order by the Mom. The son ran the dining room. Everything was very clean and efficient. The Nam Sod was different than other Thai places, as was the Basil Saute chicken. I would like to say it is more authentic but I have never been to Bangkok :) I can not recommend the Volcano Chicken unless you are a General Tsao chicken fan. My fav is the Tiger Tears; tender strips of marinated Steak over herbs and lettuce! We plan to return and try the Curries! read more

Rakong has taken over as the best Thai restaurant on the Northshore and I should know. Ex mother in law was born and raised in Thailand and this restaurant is as close as you are going to get to true Thai food In a small strip mall it's unassuming from first impression but once inside its quaint without being hokey. The food is exception and all done as if you were sitting in someone home in Bangkok. All from scratch and done exceptionally well. If you have the opportunity to come here please do it's worth the trip. The drink menu is not extensive with only sone beer and wine being offered but that's not the claim to fame here. Classic Thai food done perfectly. And by any means possible order anytime with the garlic sauce. My lawd sooo good. read more

Rakong Thai - Dumpling App. - Thai Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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If you haven't eaten here yet, you are missing out! Simply the best Thai food I've ever had. This is food that is cooked with love and quality ingredients. The Tom Yum soup is beyond any I've ever tasted- the one with mixed seafood even has a giant scallop! If there is a wait, trust me- it's worth it! read more