Super solid choice. I had the Basil Fried Rice with beef while the rest of my friends had the Pad Thai. found the food delicious and appropriately spicy. I also love that the proteins, chicken, pork, and beef, were all the same price. There was really only an up-charge for seafood. The staff is also beyond friendly. I was starving when I went, so I wish that there had been a larger portion of food. I think it's hardy, but I've been to Thai places that give you much larger portions for the same price. read more

We were in town from the Hershey area and were able to get a table about 45 min prior to closing. We received some of the best service I've ever had at a restaurant. Our servers were tentative and polite and we never felt rushed to finish up. The food was super fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend dumplings for an appetizer and the thai bbq chicken. Since moving back to the 717 area from Chicago, this is now my favorite Thai restaurant! read more

I just picked up pad thai take out from here and it was delicious!!! The restaurant is doing an excellent job by spacing out tables and protecting employees as well as patrons who are picking up to-go orders. The flavors in my meal were excellent and I can definitely get two servings out of the portion. Highly recommend!! read more

I went here after getting back from the PA renaissance fair. I don't often give 5 stars to restaurants but I did not find any fault with this place especially for a restaurant that I visited while passing by! Atmosphere-- I don't really care about atmosphere unless the place is way too crowded or loud. The decorations were modest and not too cheesy or deliberately asian. The lighting was a little dim for me (I prefer to see what I'm eating) but some people like that dim lighting for the romantic/formal mood I guess. Service--The waitress who took our order was super friendly and offered to explain the menu. The other waitress who brought us food and refilled our water spoke spotty English, but she did her job very well and was extremely polite. She said "please" with every sentence, which I thought was kind of cute. "Can I refill yo wata, please?" and "I take away yo dishes, please?" Food--The food was pretty good and I would assume on the more authentic side because it was not overly sweet and also because the waitresses seemed Thai (based on accent and physical features). I ordered lemongrass mussels and golden triangle (fried tofu pieces) for appetizers. They were both pretty good. I could really taste the lemongrass in the mussels. For entree, I had vegetable and tofu pad Thai because what I always order at a new Thai restaurant. The pad Thai was very well balanced. Not too tangy (too much tamarind), not too sweet, not too greasy, and no funny colors (artificial food coloring). They even put in mushrooms! The mushrooms added some nice meaty feel to the veggy pad Thai. Presentation--okay the lighting was a bit dark so I could not see my food too well. They added vegetable flowers with each dish, which made them seem more special. Price--Prices were fair. The entrees were a okay sized portion. Fair for the price. The appetizers were 50 cents to a dollar cheaper than other thai places I've been, but the portions were also smaller (fewer pieces). If you're super hungry, you might need two appetizers and an entree. Overall this is one of the better Thai places I've been to (other ones being in NYC). I would definitely go back if I'm in the area again. read more

We had Panaag curry with tofu and green curry with mock duck. Usually mock dock is cooked to death making it chewy and rubbery. The mock duck was amazing. It was cooked perfectly as was the tofu. Great place for vegans. $30 for two for dinner. read more

Sa La Thai - Vegan - green curry with mock duck. Great taste. - Thai Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Extremely good pad Thai--nicely flavored and authentic--and great service. Highly recommended!

ABSOLUTELY a must try. Have tried many dishes in this place and loved every one of them. The portions are a bit small, compared to their price but aside from that, it's well worth it. Give it a shot read more

A bit disappointed with all the great reviews. Not very flavorful and the food was drowning in a very bland sauce. Did not find it to be Thai spicy either. read more

Amazing menu selections! We all were thrilled with the fresh crisp veggies in our entrees- I had the Korean bowl, also had Pad Thai and Pad See Ew, Tofu fried rice. All were so fresh and delicious. Ordering was easy and gluten free/vegan diets easily accommodated! Can't wait to eat my leftovers!! read more

The lunch special is a great deal! I had the coconut soup, lemongrass noodle soup with chicken, golden triangle and thai iced tea. The coconut soup was very creamy and savory, it was rich in flavor. The lemon grass noodle soup was great except for the noodles. I didn't really like the texture, it tasted like egg ramen noodles. The broth was great though, the chicken was a little bland. The golden triangle was eh, nothing special it's just fried tofu. I kind of regret ordering it over the crab dumpling after the first piece. The thai iced tea was standard, not overly sweet like some places I've tried. Overall this place is okay, I don't think I would come here unless it was for their specials. It's a bit overpriced otherwise. read more

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Here I am again...my love/hate relationship with this place is so strong. Today, I am in a "hate" mood as they messed up the order that I place every Saturday at the exact same time for the exact same thing. Fail. read more

The staff ladies were SO SWEET. I ordered the drunken noodle and it was amazing. The food came out in about 15 minutes for our table of 3. Amazing food and great service. Definitely would recommend! read more

PRO: light, fresh ingredients, good value, clean, nice decor, offer gluten free and veg options CON: no real Cons. read more

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This menu can't be beat- duck, soft-shell crab and endless curries. It all tastes fresh and the veggies are still crunchy. They used to close at 2pm for a couple hours which was annoying but they are now open until 3. Oh, and the best deal is the "express lunch" which nets you an entree (without the appetizer and soup) for $5.99. For a real curry or any of the noodle dishes that's a steal! Also, they will adjust the spice level from mild to Thai hot to hardcore. read more

Sa La Thai - Yellow curry- it just glows!!! - Thai Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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We were in the area on Easter Sunday and found this place to be one of the few places open and we were very glad since we really enjoyed the food. The place was clean and had a warm ambiance. The service was polite and prompt (but could be because there were not busy for the holiday lol). The fiancee ordered the Basil Fried Rice (spice level 3 with extra pineapples thrown on top, which he recommends lol) and he really enjoyed it. I ordered the Pad Sen Mee for the first time which had the vermicelli noodles and it was delicious. Even the food presentation was beautiful (posted a pic of my meal). Overall a def recommendation from us. Enjoy! read more

Sa La Thai - Pad Sen Mee with chicken. Delicious!!! - Thai Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

There are lots of Thai places in Lancaster. While the food quality is decent here the wait staff is very inattentive and the prices are high for the amount you get. Been a few times and always leave feeling hungry and like I just spent $15 for not enough food. read more

This was my first Thai experience, and it was a good one! All of the staff there was very friendly and helpful. They took time to explain the menu. The atmosphere was clean and nice. I had Thai ice tea, we shared a couple of appetizers, everything was tasty. I had pad Thai for my entree, very good, then we shared a fried banana over coconut ice cream and some coconut pudding for dessert. Everything was really good I'll be back for sure! read more

Sa La Thai - Thai Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I really enjoy this restaurant. The food is extremely flavorful. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars is because the service is a bit slow and the pho is different than the traditional pho (didn't come with Thai basil or bean sprouts) everything was mixed together. read more

I LOVE their yellow curry chicken!!! Soooo good. It's my favorite meal. I just can't say enough about this dish. I just wish GrubHub would get it together with their delivery. My food was cold because they didn't notify me when my food arrived. read more

Best Thai in Lancaster! Love the pad Thai and green curry. Excellent selection of Thai classic dishes as well as specialties, bubble tea, and Thai coffee. Nice interior atmosphere as well, and fair prices. Don't what more to say, other than you should check it out! Want to try the bubble tea next time. read more

Bad experience with Sa La Thai. Overall meal was quite awful. Sweet and sour chicken that was incredibly offbeat, runny and included vegetables that weren't cooked well (HARD AS A ROCK). Would have sent it back had this not been a carryout situation. Disappointing. Should have had a bowl of cereal for dinner. read more

Went in for the lunch menu. The lemongrass soup was good, and the crab dumplings were amazing! The pad thai tasted so good and the portion is fit for one. I liked that! Definitely coming back for the pad thai. The yellow curry was okay. read more

Sa La Thai - Thai Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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I've spent some time in Thailand. I've had Thai food from many places in the area. This is, by far, the best Thai food that I've ever had. This has been my wife's favorite restaurant for many years. The food is excellent, especially the Coconut Soup, Fried Bananas with Coconut Ice Cream, Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai and Green Curry. The service has always been superior, with friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant is always clean and the atmosphere is warm and inviting - perfect for a date night or even for a quick lunch or take-out. We've eaten here many times and have always had a great experience. Great food at a great price. I give Sa La Thai my highest rating. read more

Amazing food. Clean cozy restaurant. Staff is great always on top of things always there. It's BYOB with real glassware. Fine dining at an affordable price. Love it. Have been back many times. read more

Had a nice lunch here over the weekend. We opted for the prix fixe option which offered a soup, appetizer and an entree starting around $9.00. I had the coconut soup and it was spot on authentic, I have a close family friend who is Thai and she told me this is the best Thai you can get in Lancaster. I understand the owners are really Thai, if that matters to you. The appetizer was small, more of an amuse bouche than what you might consider an appetizer. I had the Crab rangoon, and it was a tasty crunchy diversion between my soup and the arrival of my entree. I had the matsaman curry and opted for chicken, shrimp would cost a bit more. The chicken was nice, and the vegetables were fresh and perfectly prepared. The spice level was again very nice, and spot on for what I expect for great Thai flavors. I didn't leave stuffed but was comfortably satisfied and felt like I had experienced something great at a great price. We didn't get a desert, but I think from reading the yelp reviews here I might like to try the sticky rice on our next visit. The service was great, the ambiance was classy and nice, the food was great and authentic with beautiful presentation. This is a great option for those who like Thai food or are interested in trying the cuisine. read more

ATMOSPHERE: Nice and casual...not overtly asian, which is good. PROS: Great food at super-fair prices. They have lunch and dinner specials which include an appetizer, soup, and entree for around $9. I recommend the drunken noodles with mock duck...delicious! Not afraid to make things spicy and the menu is extensive. Service is concise and friendly. CONS: Very few. I love this place and it's a nice, inexpensive alternative to Sukhothai. WILL I GO BACK: Yes. Please support this new thai restaurant in downtown Lancaster, you won't be disappointed! read more

We love Thai food and this restaurant and its me.u were very good. I had a crab fried rice summer rolls and crab rangoon and all was very good and entree portion was very generous. Prices were reasonable too. read more

I'm a gluten intolerant vegan who usually has to compromise with what I'm willing or can eat when I go out to dinner. I was so excited by the feeling I got from Sa La Thai's menu when I realized that I couldn't make up my mind because there were just so very many options I could choose from!! They have dozens of gluten free options to choose from and ~90% of those can be ordered vegan/vegetarian (their menu is extensive and includes many meat and non-GF options as well). I'm so excited to have found a great casual place to eat where I don't feel like a burden on the kitchen staff that's also reasonably priced. And everything so far has been delicious to boot! I'll be returning to Sa La Thai many times in the future to try out more of their awesome selection! With regard to some of the portion sizes, I have noticed that portions vary depending on what you order. The drunken noodles gave me leftovers, but I was definitely glad to have ordered some tofu soup with the green curry read more

People come on her just to complain. I've been eating here religiously for 4 years. Their staff are some of the nicest people I've ever met. When I told them I was thinking about going to Thailand, the owner had a travel itinerary waiting for me the next time I picked up food. I eat Thai everywhere I go in the country, and I still haven't found food better than here. The lunch and dinner special is the best deal you'll find in the city. read more

The food is good, but they persist with the notion that $15 is perfectly okay as a minimum credit card charge. Makes it tough to recommend them for their value meals when you've got to have cash or pay extra for things to get to the 15$. Now, per Visa, they aren't allowed to do this, but they won't acknowledge this. Little frustrations keep me away from a place I'd go to a lot more often. read more

Top notch Thai! Excellent food, drink, service, and decor! The chicken laab salad is refreshingly sweet and spicy. The green curry fried rice and the spaghetti ke mao was perfect! The chicken in both dishes was awesome. The broccoli was perfectly cooked. All of the food was a little on the sweet side of Thai and less spicy. We requested 3 out of 4 spice level and it still wasn't as hot as we expected. But we love sweet so we loved it all. The Thai iced tea was perfect and presented well. In fact everything was very elegant. The banana smoothie was very good, the sticky rice with mango drizzled with sweet coconut cream was amazing, and the coconut milk ice cream was DELICIOUS and perfectly paired with crushed roasted peanuts. So basically the desserts are a MUST. The service was friendly and attentive and spoke good English. We'll be back and highly recommend it as a great Thai choice in Lancaster. read more

If you're in the market for vegan Thai food, you have to try this place. They offer a vegan duck or tofu/veggie option for most of the rice and noodle dishes. I did have a hiccup a few months ago where my food was made with egg, but once I started specifying vegan with NO EGG on my orders, I haven't had an issue. I've always stuck with drunken noodles and I've never been disappointed. The one thing I will mention is, I would order through GrubHub or Yelp rather than calling the restaurant. Their delivery driver doesn't seem like she's 100% capable of navigating the city. I received a phone call from her, saying she couldn't locate our building, so I had to walk to her to pick up my replacement order. It wouldn't have been a big deal if it hadn't inconveniently happened right as I was about to walk into a meeting at work. Other than that, I'm a fan! read more

Do not waste your money here. Lancaster has much better off to offer. I have ordered though them with Grubhub. I will say my issue is'not with the delivery system but with the restaurant its self. I worked with Grub hub and they were very responsive but could only get the restaurant to admit their mistake of lack of rice, I ordered sweet and sour mock duck $14.95. They forgot the rice so I was basically given sweet and sour overly salted soup which was not good and seriously not very edible. This ruined my dinner, but the only gave me $1.56 on my meal. I do not think that these people care about food. And this is sad because there are many people who care about food in Lancaster PA. read more

I have never had a problem dining at Sa La Thai until last night, my husband and I had dinner the food was good as well as service. When we were ready to pay we proceeded with a payment in cash the server/owners wife made a rude embarrassing statement of " Please leave a tip last time you didn't leave enough" the restaurant had several people dining while she spoke every head turned. When we dined 2 weeks ago there were 3 adults our bill was around $35 we left her a $15 tip HOW IS THAT NOT ENOUGH AS SHE COMPLAINED. While we waited for our change her son was sitting doing homework In a seat in the corner digging his nose by the way he was the one who brought out our food this was a disgusting feeling after I just finished eating. I will never go back to this place, however they will be relocating as the owner stated to a customer. read more

Wow. This place will bring you a meal that will feed your soul!! Incredible. I didn't know what to think of Lancaster before I got there, but it's actually a fun city with lots of culture and amazing restaurants. This is a meal you will not want to miss. I recommend the drunken noodles. They are spot on. The texture is wonderful. They are obviously homemade and very fresh and the spice level is right on. I might come back to Lancaster again just to eat this. FIN read more

Went here for the first time last night, and being from Philly, I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I was sure impressed with the food here! We ordered the cabbage salad, chicken pad thai, and the thai ginger beef (level 2 spicy). BYOB for our bottle of wine. The cabbage salad was delicious to start. Then for the entrees, we both really enjoyed what we ordered. The thai ginger beef was full of veggies and meat, and the sauce was right on the money with the spice (any more though, and it would not have been good). The chicken pad thai that I have been craving was right up my alley - perfect amount of sauce, egg, and tofu. I can't wait to go again and try some curry! read more

I'm not an expert on Thai food, but I have tried the best Thai that Baltimore has to offer. This place blew it away - and the price was very reasonable. The 3-course lunch was amazing. As a vegetarian, I look for great meat substitutes. The mock duck was phenomenal. The portions that were seared imparted a smokiness that produced one of the best meat substitutes that I've encountered. The service was friendly and informative. They have a vast lunch menu selection as well, but not overwhelming. Dishes are marked if they are gluten-free or spicy. My co-worker was equally enthusiastic about his food. I am going to try other Thai places in the city, but I don't expect any of them to surpase Sa La Thai in quality, price, and service. Minimum charge $15. $1 up-charge for take out, per entree. read more

Very good Thai restaurant, everything we ordered we enjoyed, nothing blew me away that I recall but it's a good solid restaurant. The papaya salad was probably my favorite part and the apps were executed better than main dishes. read more

The Thai food here is wonderful. If you live in Lancaster and have any desire whatsoever to eat Thai, then you would be doing a disservice to yourself if you never visit this place. If you go during the lunch hour, they give you soup (Coconut soup is GREAT here), appetizer, and the main course...and it costs about the same as order a value meal from McDonalds; the biggest difference is the food is to die for. During dinner, the prices are a little more expensive but you get a bigger serving. They will customize your food exactly how you want it and the waitresses and waiters are literally the most polite servers I have ever encountered. Try their food here. Trust me. You will NOT be sorry read more

Solid option for Thai food in the city, though perhaps less spicy than other places I've had. I ordered a Pad Thai medium spice level and found it quite mild. I went ahead and decided to try a level 3 hot spicy level the next time we came (this time I ordered a drunken noodle entree) and the woman I ordered from cautioned me that this was "Thai hot" and perhaps I should try the level 2 spicy first. I went for the level 2 as suggested and thought a level 3 would have been a bit better for me. Level 2 wasn't mild, but just not as hot as I like or am used to. Still, the food is delicious and the early bird special is a good deal too. read more