Rice

Aesthetic: Mom & Pop Thai restaurant in an Asian grocery store…read more What to try: Everything! Service: Excellent Parking: Plenty Rating: 10/10, this was the best Thai food I've had near Charlotte since moving from the West Coast. Very authentic and flavorful. We tried the Tom Kha and Massaman Curry, and both dishes exceeded our expectations. The server was also very kind. We can't wait to come back on our next hiking trip.

Very good food. I have been here a couple times and tried the green curry and the pad Thai. They…read morewere both really good.

Restaurant area

Pad thai

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Massaman Curry

Rice Authentic Thai Restaurant

4.8(10 reviews)

0.0 mi

Best food I've ever had…read more Best food I've ever had. Best food I've ever had. This review is making me put at least 85 words down how does a review need 85 words? I don't know, but I'm to the point kind of person and I think the food was fabulous.

So I am not sure if this place changed hands but the whole experience was different from the first…read moretime I went there. Not hot tea, no complimentary soup.the fried rice was good but they forgot the pineapple.the pad Thai was ok. I drove 30 minutes to go there but not sure I would make the same decision next time.the price was great though, I will save that. Two people eat for 31.00. Wow

Khop Khun Taste of Thailand

4.6(28 reviews)

9.6 mi

Very nice small Thai restaurant…read more Owner was very friendly and accommodating to any of the requests Enjoyed the red curry dish and hot and sour soup. Good flavor

What can I say?! Shelby has one of the best Thai food restaurants I've ever had! (And we eat a…read moreton!) customer service was kind and quick. The food came out fast. Not to mention it's delicious. It's a small restaurant, definitely not suitable for large parties, but whooo cares when you can get it to-go!! It was by far the best food I've had in a long time. (I went back two more times!)

Lego masterpiece!

Garlic Pepper Shrimp

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Kitchen Mae Kong

3.9(73 reviews)

12.7 mi

Kitchen Mae kong is the old restaurant name still left up, but actually called thia table…read more I enjoyed my Thai iced tea, the fresh spring rolls were very fresh, and our meals green curry and pad kee may were delicious. This is a new restaurant and hasn't quite been discovered yet so it felt like a secret spot. Fyi I rarely do posts but others should know about this little gem with great prices.

The first thing I noticed was the beautiful wood paneling along the walls. They had decorated the…read moreplace up for Christmas and it looked quite festive! The food and drinks were absolutely delicious. They were able to accommodate our preferences such as vegan and gluten free. I highly recommend the Ka Cashew which was particularly delicious. The Thai Tea was refreshing. The only constructive feedback I have is about wait times. It took a while to seat us and get our orders and food. However, I do not feel as if it's worth reducing the "stars" on the review as the food was absolutely outstanding.

Bar Area

1. Pad Thai

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1. Thai Tea

One19 North Main

4.1(120 reviews)

18.4 mi

Everything was fantastic....the food was very good and the service was amazing.. I would…read morerecommend this establishment an A+....

One19 North Main provided a delicious meal as we enjoyed sushi, shrimp pad Thai and cheese spring…read morerolls. Our server Taylor was a rock star who was full of energy, listened to all our needs and provided quick service! The place was nice and clean, with plenty of free public parking around. We'll definitely go back to try more of the menu. Note: I am confused why One19 uses 'pud Thai' on its menu. I thought maybe it was an error, but then the server used 'pud' as well.

Tuna Lover Maki Roll (8pc)/ Charlotte roll

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Tuna Sashimi

PHO LAO

4.7(56 reviews)

38.7 mi

The stir fry tofu or meat and vegetable dishes are recommended!…read moreThe birds nest noodle meal was delicious! Grab some homemade type snacks as well!

Great food, I love their soups, very filling and the servings are large enough to have some…read moreleftover. The servers are very kind and it does not usually take very long for our food to come. There is a nice vibe, not overly religious. Really nice place, would definitely recommend

Papaya Salad

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Bep-pa

4.4(65 reviews)

9.5 mi

This is a restaurant I've been wanting to drive. Last night, my son and I decided that we would…read moretravel to Gastonia and try some dishes. When we arrived, they were not busy and their customer service seemed to be lacking. We were sat down quickly and given menus but the waitress didn't come back to get our order for about 10 minutes. They do have several types of Pho soups, which I really enjoy. My son ordered a Pad Thai. When his arrived it didn't have typical Pad Thai noodles which was a mistake. We brought this to their attention thinking the dish would be remade but it wasn't offered. I had an order of their summer rolls which was good and I also ordered Pho Kay Kho, beef combination which was a spicy Pho. Both meals and the appetizer or plated and presented well. How Pho I had overall was good and I even added extra spice to the soup. Overall, both meals were good, but it didn't really live up to the rave reviews that I had read. The server could have checked on us a couple more times and refreshed our drinks. The interior appeared to be rundown, just a little, but not enough to make me go somewhere else. If I am ever in this area and would like Asian/Thai food, I would probably stop again. I would prefer another couple of my favorite restaurants that serve Pho over Bep-pa's. You'll see the photograph the presentation was nice. The food was good however, there were some customer service issues along with the interior portion of the restaurant could be cleaned up just a little bit more. I would recommend, however there is nothing over the top about Bep-pa's.

Simple interior the magic on the plate. My oh my sushi top notch, meal in 6 great bites,the best…read morePhiladelphia roll that I've ever had, and i have had my share, next up spring rolls, very flavorful. Now backing my statement, sushi in Town here, and in Las vegas, San Diego, Seattle area, San Francisco they held their own. Serice personable and answersd my question and kept the tea coming

Indoor area

Pad Thai! Absolutely delicious and flavorful with chicken, shrimp and steak!

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Gyoza - 4 Pieces

Rice & Spice Thai Street Food

4.4(269 reviews)

28.7 mi

We were in the area looking on Yelp for a place to have lunch today…read more ....Found this place and thought We would give it a try. My goodness, What a find...This place has it all!! Great dining area that was clean and welcoming, fantastic staff and some of the best Thai food We've ever had. They bring out this wonderful complimentary cup of piping hot soup with your drink order. We ordered spring rolls and the Cashew chicken lunch portion to share. Both came out hot and delicious! We decided while we live in a different part of the city this place is worthy of a special trip to come back. We will be back...Thank you for a great lunch!!

So happy that I found this Thai place last week. Even happier that I found it during lunch hours…read moreand was able to take advantage of their lunch special. I came by on 6/19 and was sat with no wait at a booth in their bar area. The waitress was very nice and held multiple roles (greeter, waitress, bartender, cashier etc). After ordering she brought us out a complementary sample of some of the best soup I've ever had. The broth was packed with flavor and it had little pieces of tofu in it. I would go back just for the soup alone. The food was equally as good. I ordered the Cashew nut lunch entree that came with white rice. Again, full of flavor and only mildly spicy as I can't handle much heat. Served steaming hot and with a decent portion size. I will definitely be adding this restaurant to my list of places to return. *Sorry for the poor picture quality. The place was dimly lit and I was super hungry so I didn't prioritize photos on this one.

Inside view

Chicken Kra Pow, heat level 3 out of 4. Mmmmm!

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Apple Sake Tini - So good, The BEST !!!!

The Peanut House

4.3(95 reviews)

35.5 mi

I was hiking in the morning at a near by mountain and decided to have lunch here after . My first…read moretime trying this restaurant and I can tell you this if you love southeastern asian food,you must check this place out! Upon entering I was greeted by staff. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with green plants. I mentioned that it was my first time here and they suggested what dish I may like to try. Everything I tried by far is so delicous and tasty!! Food came out fast,service is excellent and the atmosphere of the restaurant is just a bonus. I would definitely come try more food!!

The Peanut House is a casual Thai restaurant in Hickory. There are various dishes on their menu,…read moreranging from noodles to rice to soup. The inside is clean and has a slight industrial look with bright red chairs for warmth. I thought the decorations inside were beautifully chosen. There is a decent amount of seating inside, but not a lot as the restaurant itself occupies a sort of small space in this plaza. The service was good! Food arrived in a timely manner and servers checked in on us often. We shared the Shrimp Tempura and I got Drunken Noodles. The Shrimp Tempura was really good! Each piece was fried to perfection and paired well with this sweet chili sauce. They were a bit thin though. As for the Drunken Noodles, I got it with chicken at a medium spice level. I will say that I was feeling the spice at a medium, which is what I usually get at Thai restaurants so be warned! I feel like there was a good chicken to noodle ratio in the dish. More chicken than I expected. The flavor was right as well, but the dish was too dry and a bit salty. There was like no sauce and I do not even like my noodles to have that much sauce but I was looking for it in this dish. An added plus about this spot is that their entrees come in generous portions. Overall, I would rate this spot a 3.5/5 stars. There are probably dishes on their menu that would have hit harder for me than the Drunken Noodles. This seems to be a solid spot for a small town like Hickory.

Super cute interior

Shrimp Tempura

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Dyaln S.

5 years ago

We stopped in while I was in kings mountain for work. We we're absolutely blown away by this restaurant. The owner was incredibly hospitable. Originally we we're just looking to place a Togo order on account of I work construction and we where absolutely filthy, ya know muddy boots and dirty clothes a business owner's nightmare. She welcomed us to dine in despite the mess we where sure to leave.The food was freshly made and delicious. I'm writing this review a many months after our visit because I think about this restaurant experience still all of the time. I wish I didn't live so far,it would be my go too restaurant! Thanks again if the owner happens to see this. I'm excited for my travels to lead back to this location again read more

Nikki I.

5 months ago

I recently tried Rice Authentic Thai Restaurant and was honestly impressed. The food was fresh, flavorful, and tasted genuinely authentic. The Pad Thai is packed with flavor, and the portions were generous for the price. The staff is incredibly friendly and made the whole experience feel welcoming. The restaurant itself has a cozy atmosphere that makes it perfect for both a casual lunch or dinner with family and friends. If you're looking for delicious Thai food in the area, this spot is definitely worth trying. I'll absolutely be coming back! read more

Mike B.

8 months ago

Before the ownership change about a year ago they would make a curry sauce I could put on my food. The new folks had no idea what I was asking for when I ordered my food. Haven't been back. Chinatown and Thai Hut both know what curry sauce is. Hopefully they have since discovered what customers like. read more

Marquis P.

6 years ago

The best Thai I've had the quality is great, taste is superior, fresh ingredients, very friendly atmosphere. I drive about 20 miles to go there at less twice a month read more

Rowan B.

2 months ago

Lovely music, attentive staff, and phenomenal food, especially the Thai iced tea and yellow curry fried rice!

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