I should have left when I walked in. It smelled like grease and bathroom. I sat for a few minutes and was going to leave but they came out with the food so fast. My meal was less than lack luster. It tasted watered down bland sauce. The portion was very small. I hope I don't get sick from the food. I will never come back. The AC was broken and dripping water as you came in. I was so angry I spent my money here. read more

Sala Thai Restaurant - More sauce than food. - Thai Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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The Best Thai Restaurant in Jacksonville--Hands Down! This place never disappoints! Their Thai tea is consistently perfect--smooth, rich, and just the right amount of sweetness. For an appetizer, we ordered the spring rolls, which came in a set of three with a delicious sweet and sour-style dipping sauce (forgive me, I can't recall the exact name!). My husband went with the chicken fried rice, and the waiter brought out a Thai chili spicy sauce that paired beautifully with it, adding just the right amount of heat. I usually stick to my favorite--mussaman curry with tofu--but this time, I switched things up and got it with chicken. And wow, it was just as incredible! The flavors were deep, comforting, and absolutely delicious. Our server was fantastic--attentive, friendly, and checked in on us often without being intrusive. For dessert, I treated myself to mango and sticky rice, and every bite was heavenly. The mango was incredibly fresh, with a soft, buttery texture that melted in my mouth. And let's not forget the ambiance--the booths give off a cozy, transportive vibe that makes the whole experience feel special. Food: Outstanding Service: Exceptional Ambiance: Inviting and unique If you're craving authentic Thai food in Jacksonville, this is the place to go! read more

Sala Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The best Thai in town. Hours are worth taking note of because their ambiance is tradition, service is respectful and kind, food is EVERYTHING. I've been a regular since i was single digits and the aroma when I walk in is nostalgically familiar. Plates are always perfectly plated and more than delicious. read more

Sala Thai Restaurant - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This is a Thai restaurant in a strip off beach Blvd a friend said they really enjoyed the food here and we needed to try it so I was excited to go! Walking in they have the built in booths where it's like your own private area which is really cool! Started with an app sampler which was delicious! Spring rolls, egg rolls, fried shrimp, curry crab wontons , no complaints all tasted great nice and crispy! Next we got coconut soup, Tom kha, I love this soup, this was a more savory version with hardly any sweet creamy coconut notes in it, still good but not my fav version. Next we got pad see ew, flat noodles in a sweet and savory sauce with veggies and chicken, delicious!! This dish was exactly how I like it, flavorful with crisp veggies, yum! House fried rice, with all proteins including crab! Yummy!! The seasoning on it was very delicate! To top it off, mango sticky rice, De- lish!!!! read more

Sala Thai Restaurant - App sampler - Thai Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Overall, great flavored dishes but extremely little portions. The atmosphere was very cute and they had Thai-style booths in the restaurant. I'd recommend the drunken noodles or the red curry, both had really good bursts of flavor that hit the spot. They were both sweet and spicy, the red curry's coconut flavor sold the dish. The only complaint would be the curry dish's serving size is the size of a kid's portion. Do not get the crispy duck, the serving size was about 4 small slices of duck for a pretty high price, and they admitted the portion size for duck shrank in the past 2 years. The fried rice didn't have any flavor, so I wouldn't recommend ordering it. I was really excited to try this place but my family was disappointed by the small serving size. read more

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My friends have been asking me to try this place so I gave it a try and was not disappointed. The food was delicious, the portions were generous and the service was on point. I had the seafood fried rice which was delicious! Small family friendly environment. read more

I love this Thai place! I get their green curry chicken. And it's the best I've had in Jacksonville! I usually get the lunch portion but I'm going to order the dinner so I can get a lot more!! The broth is sooo good! My mom and work bestie like their drunken and Pad Thai noodles too! It's a nice place where they have their regulars and it's well priced. This is the place I'll come for my green curry fix every time! read more

Food was good, cool seating. Not super family friendly, no changing room in woman's restaurant. Have to change your child on their floor or out in the booth in the restaurant... read more

Sala Thai Restaurant - Beef pad Thai and fried rice - Thai Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Had to stop one of our favorite Thai spots they never dissapoint. Great tasting food with the hospitality of a family owned restaurant. All the dishes are seasoned perfectly with just the right amount of spice to your liking. If in the area give them a try you won't be disappointed. read more

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The food and service at Sala Thai was exceptional. The waitress was very attentive. We ordered a variety of their dishes and each one was amazing. Their drunken noodles, curried duck, fried rice, and all of their desserts will make you want to come back again and again. This sweet restaurant provided us with a wonderful experience! read more

Hands down our favorite Thai restaurant, and not just in Jax! Been coming here for over 10 years and the food has not changed. It's just as delicious as it was the very first time we dined. Note: hours have changed since covid. They are now open until 8:30 on week days and 9:30 on weekends, with last seating 30 min prior to closing. The crispy duck has always been a long time favorite of mine, and today I even learned that it's just as crispy and delicious when taken to-go! The duck is boneless and a mix of perfectly tender and crispy. It is served on top of a bed of veggies in a light brown sauce with a dark brown sweet and sour type sauce for the duck on the side. If you're a fan of duck, this dish is to die for. Another one of our favorites is the pad thai. Trust me when I say that I've had this dish at tons of restaurants throughout the years, and none have ever compared to here. For being such a basic staple dish, it's never nearly as good as what Sala Thai does. Other notable mentions: Sala Thai fried rice, red and panang curries, pad see ew, appetizer sampler, and Thai tea. No matter where we've traveled (NYC, Cali, Toronto, Orlando, and other foodie cities), Sala Thai has remained at the top of our list. Give it a shot and you won't be disappointed! read more

Sala Thai Restaurant - Crispy Duck and it's still crispy even when taken to-go! - Thai Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Great food and great service! One of my go-to Thai places in the area. Highly recommend!

My go to place to get Thai food, I always get the pork Pad Thai and I have to eat half of my boyfriend gets the red curry with extra bamboo shoots and he is actually the person who introduced me to this place. I love to eat in for the cozy dining experience and amazing staff. They're very knowledgeable and offer good suggestions and are speedy, not to mention so sweet. The style of the restaurant is very comforting especially the booths which are my favorite. If you like sweet tea I recommend trying the Thai tea, you will become addicted it's so good. So grateful for an amazing local Thai restaurant near me! read more

Sala Thai Restaurant - Menu - Thai Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Sala Thai!! One of my favorite Thai restaurants on the Southside of Jax. Always start off with the amazing Thai tea and then on to some crab Rangoon's (they call them something different though) and my favorite yellow curry with Jasmine rice. The flavors in the yellow curry are so amazing and I usually end up eating it all in one sitting. Don't forget to grab a couple of Thai teas to go, you'll regret it if you don't!! They are really trying to focus on social distancing but they are still pretty busy! I dined in and had a great experience! read more

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I got Pad Thai with tofu no bean sprouts. The portion size was large, enough for leftovers. I got the spice level hot and it delivered! I got it to go but after going into the restaurant to pick it up, I would definitely like to eat in because of the overall vibe. The total was $18 which is a little pricey but typical for a pad thai dish of this size. I would say more tofu would be nice, it was a smaller amount than I would have hoped for. read more

Sala Thai Restaurant - Tofu Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Came here on a whim. So happy we did! It's tucked away in a strip mall across from sams club but don't let that fool you. The inside is just the best. I love the booth sheeting which is a U shape to sit many people. They have lots of tables too if that's you're preference. Also our server was the sweetest woman ever she took such good care of us with refills and checking if we needed anything. Ordered hot green tea, Coke, fried dumpling, yellow curry (medium spice) and chicken pad Thai (mild spice). It was so delicious. I even was able to customize my order for the curry (no carrots, extra potato) and it was not an issue at all. The Coke came in a can which is great bc particularly around Jax, when it comes from a beverage gun it tastes funny/bad (restaurants probably not cleaning the tubes or syrup running low or pushing more than one button; but I digress). Medium yellow curry had spice to it! The curry is sweet but the spice lingers on the back of the tongue (perfect in my opinion). Pad thai tastes so fresh and had a nice grilled flavor to it. Hands down the only thai place we will go to in Jax from now on. Can't wait to come back and try the Tom Yum soup and see if it compares to that of Thailand. read more

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I've been a proud patron of Sala Thai for almost a decade now. The food is always delicious and the service is always fast. Once you become a regular, they know your usual orders well and suggest things like appetizers or desserts that might suit your palette based on your previous orders. Beautiful, cozy interior and wonderful to dine in with friends, on a date, or even by oneself! Some favorites include: pad see ew w/chicken & tofu, crab delight, pha muk, tom kha gai soup. read more

I had the drunken noodle Thai hot with chicken and to be honest, it was just heat. It wasn't crazy hot but there really wasn't much flavor than the heat. It seemed that whatever sauce concoction they normally make - soy, fish, oyster, and sriracha - was lacking. In comparing this to other drunken noodle I've had around town, unfortunately I have to place it at the bottom for depth of flavor. The restaurant itself is a quaint setup with booths that have little roofs. Staff was friendly and enthusiastic so that environment could make for a pleasant dine-in experience. I've heard good things about their curry so I may have to give them another shot for just that reason. Beyond that, I'll look elsewhere for my noodle entrees. read more

Sala Thai Restaurant - Dining area. Booths have roofs - quaint. - Thai Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Sala Thai truly has the greatest Thai food restaurant in the entire city of Jacksonville. How can I review what I know to be the epitome of authentic Thai cuisine? Other than the fact that there is no comparison to it, Sala Thai feels like home. It's almost like reviewing your own mom's homemade food. It's impossible because all you can say is wow, you've done it again! Sooooo delicious! The first time I experienced Sala Thai was in 2008. A decade later and their food has remained consistent throughout the years. Red curry, green curry, roasted duck, fried rice, drunken noodles, and of course the well known pad thai etc.. all of them are made to PERFECTION here. The two different seating arrangements are very creative. You can sit in the cute hut-like sections with the seat cushions or traditional tables. The restaurant itself isn't trendy nor does it scream for attention. One bite of their food and you will be hooked! I come here every month! There's just something spectacular about Sala Thai. Don't hesitate and try it for yourself! read more

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I have tried a lot of Thai restaurants- in Jax & other cities/countries.. I would have to say that this is one of the best. Somehow the flavors of their dishes just hit the spot every time. Always served fresh & quick; almost seems like your dish is coming out within 5 minutes of ordering. And usually that's the case! Be careful on your first bite since it's fresh out the wok hot! The place has a true local feel, with the owner & the wife being the main chefs. Our go-to dish is the phad Thai & red curry, hot! Crispy duck is next in line, especially if you're craving for a vegetable medley. If you're looking for comfort asian food, this is the place to provide that. Don't forget to pair with their Thai tea & finish of with their sticky mango dessert with coconut ice cream! read more

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3 1/2 Located in a nondescript plaza, kinda across the street from Sam's Club, I've passed by restaurant countless times. Yesterday we were in the mood for Asian cuisine but didn't necessary want to drive far. We arrived just after 5 pm and they're supposed to open back for dinner at 5 but the "Open" light sign was off, "Closed" sign was visible, and no lights were on. As we sat in our car for a few mins, we saw some lights inside but it was very dim, not enough to show that they were opened so I had hubby check it out and he was able to open the door and motioned us in. I was taken aback a little when I saw the hostess/waitress. She was wearing a black shirt with jeans and unprofessional looking for lack of a better word. We were seated in one of the hut-like booths. It had cushions pads, not the most comfortable booths I've sat in but it was very unique; my youngest daughter loved it. The menus were placed on the table vs handed to us. While we were looking at the menu, we can hear the backroom / kitchen staff talking pretty loudly. The walls had wood panels which reminded hubby of his motherland. Lol The decor had an authentic look but like they could use a facelift. We put in our appetizer order (Sala combo) with the hostess / server. It came out pretty quickly. The shrimps were my favorite, my least favorite were the crab delight wontons because the curry flavor was too pronounced. Another person, older lady came who gave us the app took our order. She was nice / friendly. My theory is maybe she was the hostess' mom and hostess was helping out for the day. Idk. For our mains, we ordered Beef Lad Na, Beef Pad Se-Eww, Chicken Fried Rice, and Crispy Duck. The Lad Na and Pa Se-Eww tasted similar except the Lad Na has a gravy. Flavors were decent but the beef was tough so I would suggest another protein. They used the reg flat rice noodle because this is FL and thick wide noodles seems to be non-existent. The fried rice had good flavor. It was a little greasy but not anymore then what Hawkers Asian Street Fare would serve. The Duck dish was tastey. The duck was extremely crispy which I liked. It sat on a bed of steamed veggie, flavored by some sauce and an additional dipping sauce. We were charged $18.95 for the Duck dish, from memory I thought it was less, I checked their online menu and it was listed at $16.95. Hubby didn't want to make a fuss over a few dollars so I didn't say anything. Food was pretty good, but the interesting service may make us reconsider dining in and just do carryout for future. read more

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Back when Jacksonville didn't have much of anything, Sala Thai was one of the very few Thai restaurants in town that offered really really good Thai food. Today, the place still serves the same menu with the same consistent taste it had 20+ years ago, which is a good thing! If you are very particular with presentation and ambiance, the place will not impress. It's become a sort of hole on the wall after years of not maintaining the place. But if you're going solely for taste, their food truly hits the spot! read more

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I love this place because there is not that many good Thai places to go to but this place is amazing! I would get the pad see ew any time and any day! read more

I love this place & have been dining here for over 25 years. Family owned, food is great, always fresh with quick service.

Only place in town if you want Thai food. We've been going here for years, amazing food and the family that's owns it is very welcoming. Menu prices are great and they don't hold out on portions either. Come hungry, leave happy! read more

Sala Thai Restaurant - Chicken pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Service was great and the workers were accommodating and nice. Unfortunately, the food was just not my taste. I ordered a pad see ew with chicken. The pad see ew was less soy sauce and more white pepper. I'm not a huge fan of white pepper so I did not enjoy the dish. My fiancé tried to order something similar to beef salad and went with a "similar dish." The dish was nowhere close to what we were expecting but that is our fault. There are a ton of great reviews and may just try one of their recommendations. read more

Phenomenal food, super lovely staff. My waitress was so kind to me, even though she had to deal with some pretty unpleasant customers. The restaurant and atmosphere is amazing, as long as the people without any manners choose to stay home and eat. read more

I order Tom kha through bitesquad on 3/28/2020. The portion was tiny and had I not order the rice with it, it would have been totally insufficient. That said the soup was also terribly bland for Tom kha the bamboo and spring onion was in edible below is the result of me trying because I was hungry. I will never eat here again I order Tom kha as it is one of my favorites and they completely mangled it and the had the audacity to charge a Michelin Star price for it. read more

Sala Thai Restaurant - Terrible bamboo - Thai Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Great food small restaurant good service I wish the portion was a little bigger For the Price

I LOVE Sala Thai!!! The crab fried rice is the best thing on this menu. This place is cute with little bamboo huts for you to sit in for your meal. It's a hidden gem in the strip mall across from Sams Club on beach blvd. The food also comes out super fast! I will forever sing this restaurant's praises. It really is amazing. read more

Food is so tasty service is great but I wish they would just little bit more generous with their papaya salad for the price

We had dinner here tonight because Mariana's Grinds--the renowned Filipino/Hawai'ian restaurant--was unexpectedly closed tonight and this Thai restaurant was nearby and highly-rated on Yelp. This restaurant is in a strip mall between an Indian grocer and a latina grocer but the interior is decorated in a relaxing traditional Thai motif heavy on woodwork, deep reds and maroons, and pleasantly low lighting. The staff are . . . ok, I guess--not the most personable or friendly of folks, it seemed, to be honest. Nor the most-efficient of waitstaff. Indeed, if for one main thing I would fault this place it would be the service or lack thereof. The menu however was impressively authentic--moreso than many Thai restaurants and I know a thing or maybe two about Thai cooking as I cook it a lot at home and have written about the cuisine professionally. Also a plus: if you ask for unsweetened iced tea, you get the same brewed tea they make the famous Thai (sweet) iced tea with, just without the condensed milk. Very nice. The drunken noodles and pad see ew were on point and decent sized servings for the price. Overall, four stars for authenticity and taste, plus an agreeable atmosphere. read more

Sala Thai Restaurant - Drunken noodles. - Thai Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Great Food! Love eating here, Clean inside and great customer drive always run by family so their very welcoming and friendly!

We had a great meal. The staff were very friendly and helpful and we really liked the ambiance of the place. We'll definitely be back!

Sala Thai is our go to spot for takeout. I am a Red Curry girl so that is my dish of choice. The veggie red curry is a great blend of sweet and spicy. They add pineapple to give the curry an extra dash of sweetness. Only suggestion would be to kick up the Thai Hot spice. My husband also loves their Drunken Noodles and I have to admit it is one of the better ones in the area. The service is fast and helpful whenever we order and we will continue to make this our go to take out Thai spot. read more

Best Thai food in Jacksonville! Every dish is very authentic and they will do it Thai hot but be careful ;) read more

This is one of the best Thai restaurants in Jacksonville!! I've been here twice and the food and service is wonderful. The spring rolls are so fresh and delicious. The Chicken Pad Woosen is sooooo good. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to try Thai food for the first time. Thumbs up!! read more

Sala Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

We went to this restaurant for our anniversary and was served by Scott. He took our order and before we got our food I noticed a roach crawling down the wall....we killed it and told him about it and showed it to him. All he did was off to let us change tables. At that point the flies showed up and another roach came down the wall. He told us to leave and gave us the middle finger. We/ I have eaten here many times and recommend it to all my friends. Very authentic and great food but I don't deserve to be treated like garbage. He stood there with his vacuum cleaner and vacuumed under only our table to upset us. We didn't get upset and that's when he tossed us out....horrible!!!! read more

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Coming from Lao background (similar to Thai) I had high expectations! I ordered the drunken noodles thai hot and the thai tea. To say the least I visit Sala Thai multiple times a month and always recommend! Thai hot was the spice I craved and was wanting. The thai tea tasted very fresh, all in all great place to dine in! read more

Very very good food. Everything came out hot and less than 10 minutes after we ordered. Service was fast and friendly. The inside is so cute. The booths feel like your own little private area. I've been coming here since I was a kid and it's still my favorite Thai restaurant. read more