Hands down the best Thai food in South Salem (there are 5 Thai restaurants plus the Blue Thai truck in South Salem--I recommend all but one). And easily the best Thai in South Salem, West Salem, or Keizer. Have only tried one place on Lancaster, so I can't claim it's the best in Salem. The chef/owner makes all of her own sauces and Thai curries from scratch and they are all amazing compared to all the commercial premade sauces and curry pastes used by almost everyone else. Her homemade Pad Thai sauce blew my wife and I away, and she doesn't skimp on it like other places. You could taste the freshly soaked tamarind and lots of other awesome flavors. Her homemade Thai yellow curry in the Golden Chicken curry (totally different than Indian yellow curry) was floral and very tasty--unlike any other Thai yellow curry I've had elsewhere. Highly recommend the Golden Chicken curry, the Shrimp Ceramic Pot with what appeared to be tasty mung beans noodles, and of course the Pad Thai. The Thai basil chicken was good another time, but wasn't significantly better than other places. My wife ordered a side of peanut sauce (because most places skimp on their pad thai sauce they probably buy at an Asian grocery store) but there was too much going on in it for us--plus when the Pad Thai arrived, it needed nothing added to it, was perfect as it was. But I bet that homemade peanut sauce would be awesome if cooked into something else, which is probably what it's for. The salt and pepper fried calamari was also great--and cut differently than any other Thai or Chinese restaurant in Salem. I ordered my dishes "spicy" and they really weren't hot at all--catered to an American palette--I drizzled some of her hot chile oil on, and was great. We also love dining in here as opposed to takeout. The seating is spacious, spread out enough, and the atmosphere is quiet with some low volume music. The decor is obviously Thai, but in no way overdone or gaudy. Very relaxing atmosphere. Plenty of people came in both times I've gone to pick up take-out orders, so I'm sure it's good. The location is on the east side of South Commercial up in that elevated strip mall before you get to Kuebler across from MAPS Credit Union. We are definitely going back there a 3rd time--and hopefully I'll order something new instead of reordering what I already know is amazing--which will probably be hard for me, because I'm already craving what I've already had. Service was also very friendly and attentive. The owner/chef made several trips around the dining room to make sure everyone's meals were fine. If I had three hands, I'd give this place three enthusiastic thumbs up! read more

Food was amazing, great flavor and portion size. Service was top notch, check ins and offering of different chilies and recommendations for next visit on how to order if wanting more spice/less spice. I ordered the seafood pad kee mao and my wife ordered the duck noodle soup. Both were delicious, we will be back soon. read more

This was our second time here and service has always been great. The place is nice and cozy with about 9 tables available for dine in. The food comes out hot and fresh, very tasty. Every dish has been great read more

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My favorite Thai is Salem. Food is always fresh and great and the service is exceptional

I am really disappointed in this restaurant! I placed an order for food today close to $100 and when I went inside to pick up my order, I asked for a simple side of peanut sauce and was told that my food that I ordered doesn't come with peanut sauce and that they would have to charge me, even more money! It is a simple condiment and I have no idea why they would tell me that unless I paid I could not get the peanut sauce when the Thai restaurant right down the road next to the dollar tree (Lanxang Lao Thai Cuisine) has never told me I could not have a side of peanut sauce nor do they charge you! The people of Salem are keeping your business alive and open by purchasing food through you, the least you can do is take care of the people and stop trying to pinch pennies and take, take, take from all of us, and treat us with respect and kindness, knowing that we choose to eat at your establishment and that we do not have to choose to eat there! It's literally just a simple side condiment and I am baffled that you wanted to charge me and I don't think that I'm going to be back and I think I will take my business elsewhere because there is plenty of Thai options in Salem! read more

Royal Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I've ordered from this thai food restaurant twice in the past month, the same thing Tim gai soup and an app. very disappointing this last time. since when is cabbage a part of Tom gai soup? very skimpy on the onions and mushrooms and the chicken was tough, like freezer burn tough. so was the chicken satay. soup and the app. we're over $30. I won't be ordering again. The second time I ordered the protein to be tofu and that was tough as well. No thanks. read more

Our family favorite! We've been coming to Royal Thai Kitchen for the past 3 years. Lee knows my husband likes everything super spicy and he enjoys the Green Curry with chicken. Lee makes each carrot flower herself and even has a video on Facebook. I love the freshness of the food, especially the Fresh Ginger Stir Fry with tofu, it's loaded with flavor. The service is great probably because it's a small restaurant. Saturday night was busy so if you're planning for more than 6 be sure to make reservations. read more

Royal Thai Kitchen - Carrot flower - Thai Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Delicious red curry with chicken and Panang curry with chicken. I liked the jasmine rice that came with the curry and the Thai iced teas were great too! We did takeout on a road trip and appreciated the nice atmosphere and very clean bathroom as well. Friendly service and easy to order online. read more

Golden curry chicken ***** I give it 5 stars; taste, texture and amount/price. Very nice people who care. I've been there twice now to order and it hasn't been over crowded either. My mother enjoyed their vegetable stir fry. And there's the Jasmine rice; very good! read more

Best thai food in Salem, come to Royal Thai and support local biz. You know when you have those cravings for legit purple thai sticky rice or some papaya salad drenched in fish sauce? Royal Thai does it right. They're located in South Salem, tucked away in a little plaza where I just found out is located by a drive-through raw juice/smoothie bar too. Plenty of parking, and they have a small and kind of dark indoor seating area. No seats outdoors, so leave the dogs at home. I picked up an order, and they were quick and even sent me a text to let me know my order was ready. Their papaya salad is delicious, fresh, and filled with generous and juicy shrimp. I love that they devined the shrimp meticulously, and the peanuts were crunchy and well-portioned. Their pad see ew was delicious, and I loved the tofu choice as it came with some veggies. Not too sweet on the flavor, and mild was honestly very mild. I would like to try medium next time. I didn't have to fan my mouth from the spice, and thai spice is no joke. They even gave me a little wrapped portion of purple sticky rice, so I can only imagine that their mango sticky rice is bomb as well. Service was quick and with a smile, would 100% go back to support. The best Thai spot I've found in Salem so far, kòp kun kâ! read more

Royal Thai Kitchen - Papaya salad is a yes! - Thai Near Me - Salem, Oregon

For the first time ordering food here and I see it a lot when I drive by. So I decided why not thai food lunch. I was not disappointed. The green chicken curry was amazing!, the jasmine rice and side vegetables was really good. Nice atmosphere and service is good nice and friendly. Definitely will come back! read more

Great food! The dining room is quiet and very nice. The staff there is always most courteous. I usually take out and order online, and they are always accurate with my order, never shorting my order and even going above and beyond with extra hot oils and Pad Thai sauce we love so much. This is our favorite Thai restaurant in Salem. Luckily for us, we live out south and close by. read more

See menu photos for current prices. Small establishment, 6 reg tables, and 2 for larger crowds. Slow service, no air conditioning, or not set for cool temp., kept cool by fan in our corner. A small portion of the pad thai noodles. Tom kha soup with mild spice had a good flavor. Pad Thai noodles with fresh bean sprouts are pretty consistent with the good Thai restaurants we've been to. Green curry has a watery sauce. good taste, but not exactly the curry green sauce taste we are used to. Some Thai restaurants have a thicker sauce for their curries. Unique to this establishment is that their curries do not have eggplant in them. The green curry did have green squash, green beans, tomatoes, broccoli, basil, baby corn, and carrots. All vegetables were fresh.. As the photos show, the presentation is lovely. Splitting the meal with my wife, the 3 items were very filling. The bathroom (single stall) is clean and the coolest (temperature-wise) place in the restaurant. I enjoyed seeing a diverse group of cultures in the restaurant today. This establishment is a good runner-up to our favorite in Salem... but everyone's taste is slightly different. read more

Good: clean, great service, food arrived quickly and was plated beautifully. Bad: pad kee mao was a bowl of noodles. One piece of basil, a couple pieces of vegetables and chicken. I asked for Thai hot and no spice at all. Everyone in my group enjoyed their food and every plate I saw in the restaurant looked good. I'd go back and try something else. One odd thing is there was baby corn (luckily only one) in my food. I've never seen that in pad kee mao. I do not care for baby corn and meant to ask for it to be omitted but forgot. read more

Delicious curry, beautifully presented. Just enough for lunch. Nice interior, very clean. Service was quick and efficient and the staff was very friendly. read more

Royal Thai Kitchen - Yellow Curry Green Yellow Curry - Thai Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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The food was ok, but not being able to communicate about the bill was frustrating. what should have been a $25-$30 meal for my wife and myself cost $50. i couldn't get them to fix it. We won't be back read more

Hubby and I came to Royal Thai Kitchen today for lunch. Shared the summer rolls and vegan drunken noodles with vegetables and tofu. Summer rolls were excellent with two choices of sauce, both delicious. Drunken noodles also delicious and hefty portion, which we could not finish. Nice snack for tomorrow! Will definitely be back! Very highly recommend! read more

I ordered the dumpling soup I got the chicken ones. The broth and flavor was excellent. The service was great. I really enjoyed the ambiance and will be back for the dumpling soup. read more

Food is okay. The Thai basil vegan was too salty. The Thai fried rice and drunken noodles were very oily. Overall the food is okay.

Authentic Thai food Love beautiful interior design Lamb shank is amazing Dumplings are fantastic , basil fried rice is nice Mango. Sticky tried is good Friendly staff Unique experience No license for alcohol Take a long time to cook and serve Can't accommodate more than 15 at a time Best if you order to go ! read more

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This is the best Thai Restaurant in Salem and one of the best Thai Restaurants I patronize. I travel often. The food is fresh. read more

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Best Thai food in Salem hands down. The intense flavors. Perfect heat. The staff is always very pleasant. Don't pass this one by.

This restaurant was new to us. It turned out to be a very pleasant surprise in all respects. Super attentive and friendly waitress. We tried the yellow curry with sweet potato and veggie lovers stir fry, both with chicken. I know it sounds like hyperbole, but it was definitely the best Thai food I'd ever had, by far. I ordered the yellow curry medium spicy and it was perfect for me--- I like spicy, but I don't think I'd want it any hotter. They had a large order on the drink menu, including mixed drinks. We didn't try any. They also had many vegan and vegetarian options. It's a modest little Thai restaurant, with inexpensive but tasteful decor. Soft, quiet minimalist ambient music playing in the background. And the final surprise? It was really inexpensive. Two full meals with a pot of tea was less than $30! read more

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Very good egg rolls. Thai Fried Rice was good. We ordered spicy 2 and it was perfect.

I absolutely agree with other reviewers who rate Royal Thai Kitchen as the best Thai restaurant in Salem. My red curry was teeming with fresh vegetables and chicken in a perfectly seasoned curry. We received expert and personal service from the restaurant owner. It was a very pleasant experience and I will definitely return! read more

The food here has always been wonderful. I am a vegan so I always order vegan dishes. I would think the meat dishes would also be good. Cute and cozy restaurant. Please continue coming to this restaurant. Very reasonable priced dishes, great food, and the people who work there are very nice!! read more

The food is amazing and the staff very friendly. Honest, tasteful dishes in a calm and serene atmosphere. Absolutely recommend read more

Royal Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Salem, Oregon

An outstanding Thai restaurant. We really enjoy the food here. They have a lot of choices to choose from.

Another wonderful trip to this amazing restaurant. Tried some new things and the taste was amazing. We tried the Royal mix appetizers. The Curry Puff was delightful, the Satay was the best I've ever had and the Crab puff was light and tasty! read more

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I found this nice new place in Highland Gardens in South Salem. Tucked in a little shopping center on Commercial. It isca little spot with excellent customer service and the food is wonderful! I strongly recommend this Thai restaurant. read more

Don't bother! We ordered Tum yum soup. It came without noodles! Never heard of such a thing! Thanks for the broth and veggies, I guess. Perhaps it should stated that soup doesn't come with noodles because every other Thai restaurant serves Tom yum soup with noddles! Waste of money! read more

Food is good. Like it. Good quality. Like the Duck noodle soup and drunken noodles. The lemonade is good too

We like Royal Thai and have come several times. Tonight we had the Sweet and Sour Stir Fry and the Cashew Stir Fry. Both were enjoyable. The service is always friendly and cheerful. read more

The absolute BEST Thai food in Salem...... Just as good as my favorite Thai restaurant in California where I lived for 30 years. Really outstanding service too. read more

We usually get take out from here. Food is delicious and is always nice and hot. The food is usually ready quickly. It's out to-to for quick Thai food. read more

I think they have the best Thai food in the area. Much more like the Thai food I got in the San Francisco Bay area where there was a lot of competition for good food. I've been told by some Thai restaurants here that people in Salem expect Thai food to be like Chinese, and so they've changed their recipes to add more vegetables. From that I learned I should say I want it Thai style (although I wouldn't think you'd need to do that. Seems like those folks should ask for a Chinese style ). read more

My wife and I have been looking for a good Thai restarant in Salem. All of the ones we visited were, well, ok, but could be lots better. Then we discovered Royal Thai Kitchen. Now this is GOOD Thai food. The service is friendly, fast and the food looks and tastes excellent. This is our favorite place to eat now. read more

Um hello where has this place been all my life? Full disclosure we were planning on eating somewhere else and we ended up coming here because the other place was closed, I am glad they were! We were greeted by two friendly women who seated our party (4 adults two young children) they were attentive but not overbearing. The place was full, there's very few tables which leads to a very intimate and cozy feeling. After we were seated we ordered drinks, we tried the lychee martini and the coconut martini, both of which were very tasty and unique! After ordering our drinks we probably waited another half an hour to order our food. We came to the conclusion that they take orders as the food is being made. After another 20-30 min our food arrived piping hot and absolutely delicious. We each tried something different and couldn't stop raving and trying each others food. I got the yellow curry with tofu and it was by far the best I've ever had. And I've had a lot of yellow curry. My husband got the pad thai with duck, and wow, amazing. This place is a hidden gem and if you are willing to wait, you will be handsomely rewarded. read more

Highly recommend eating here! Lee was so kind to us. The atmosphere is peaceful and the food is delicious. read more

Royal Thai Kitchen - Thai lemonade - Thai Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Pad Thai with Tofu was OK. I expected better based on previous reviews. Service and ambiance were excellent.