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    Sala Thai Tempe

    4.7 (204 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Curry Ramen
    Jacqueline P.

    This place was way better than we expected in whole in the wall strip mall off broadway (without sounding too judgy). Service was awesome, food was delish and some of the best Thai we've had in Phx. I liked they had some unique items and the presentation was on point.

    chicken satay
    Jessica L.

    The chicken satay was a little dry. The pad see ew had a big portion. I liked how one of the table seats is a whole sofa. not a lot of seating inside. Service was attentive and friendly.

    Crab wontons
    Haneen O.

    My friend and I had dinner here on a Friday night. It's a small restaurant and it was full, so we put our name on the wait list and got a text confirmation when our table was ready. Only had to wait 13 minutes so not inconvenient. I ordered my go-to: drunken noodles with tofu, spice level 4/5 and an order of crab wontons. The appetizer was tasty and a nice balance to my spicy dish. I like the sweet and sour sauce that comes with it. My dish tasted great and was definitely spicy. Only thing was it seemed like a small serving, there was a lot of space on the plate. Service was friendly and efficient. I've been to their Phoenix location and had ordered the same thing, good to know they are consistent across the valley!

    Decor
    Andre K.

    We tried the pork skewers from the street food menu, and they were appetizer-sized but absolutely delicious -- definitely a 10/10. The Thai fried chicken was crispy and flavorful (8/10), while the Pad See Yew was just average for me (5/10). This location doesn't serve alcohol, but they do allow you to bring your own, which is a plus. The décor is simple but pleasant. The downside was the ambiance -- very noisy, which I'd rate 3/10. Service was friendly and efficient (8/10). Overall, I'd come back again to try other dishes, especially since the flavors of the pork skewers really stood out.

    Papaya salad
    Rong R.

    Found this place on social media and glad I checked it out! The food here is pretty delicious! The papaya salad was refreshing and light. The skewers in the second dish were a bit chewy but the flavor was really good. I always love to order the stir fried glass noodles and this one was really tasty! Not sure if people usually use teriyaki sauce in their glass noodle dish. I personally like it because the noodles were more flavorful in this combination. This restaurant has a really small seating space. But overall, it feels really cozy to hang out with friends and family.

    Panang Chicken Curry
    Stephanie L.

    Sala Thai may be our new favorite Thai place! The online ordering wasn't working (maybe because it was within an hour of closing) so we placed our order via phone. We ordered the chicken potstickers ($7 for 6), Pad Kee Mow with Beef ($16 +$2 extra for beef= $18), and Chicken Panang Curry ($17). We ordered the Pad Kee Mow and Curry at level 4 Spicy (Spice level 1-5 or Thai hot). The Chicken Potstickers were standard potstickers; not sure whether they are made in house or are frozen. They were on the crispier (almost burnt) side. The Chicken Panang Curry was on par with our favorite Thai place. Spice level 4 left a spicy aftertaste but it wasn't so spicy that it overpowered the taste. I think it was a good level! We were especially impressed with the Pad Kee Mow and the wok hay. The extra $2 on beef is worth it, as they use a nice, tenderized cut, higher quality than most! It did reheat a bit oily the next day, but still delicious! Looking forward to trying more things on the menu!

    Yum Mama( Ramen Salad)
    Le T.

    This place is truly a hidden gem. Stopped in for lunch on a Thursday at 12pm when they first open. The restaurant is small with cute decor. The restaurant filled up pretty fast right when they open. We ordered multiple different dishes to share and everything was delicious. My favorite dish was the Pad See Ew and the Beef salad. If you're in the area I would recommend stopping by. They open until 11pm on Thursday-Saturday to satisfy those late night cravings!!

    Red curry tofu
    Jennifer S.

    Red curry with tofu. Did not skim on tofu. Big enough for 2 people to share and still be full!

    Jackie R.

    What a hidden gem! I attended with my friend yesterday and was so pleasantly impressed. The ambience was so beautiful with such amazing Thai decor. The menus were the best I have had in a while, with such beautiful images of all the dishes. Felt very high end, but had the best affordable prices. Service was super friendly and recommended BYOB, so we went to CVS and got some beer! I will 100% be coming back

    Khao Soi
    Sushma K.

    Writing this review after months and completely regretting why it slipped out of my mind to write up! Oh well, visited this place late december on a lazy sunday. Perfect time to visit as it wasnt too crowded. But, must i say the place is CUTE! Doesnt seem to have too much seating maybe capacity of 20ish.. but its comfy i might add. This is by far THE BEST thai restaurent I have visited. The servers and owner are so humble and recommended the perfect dishes. Portion sizes def do justice, but the taste, oh my! It'll transport you. It got just the right amount of spices, salt, gravy consistency. Nothing too less, nothing too much! We ordered the crab wontons, ofcourse! The spicy basil leaves with eggs and the Khao soi. Deliciousness!! We didnt have room for dessert, else would have def tried it! We also got our picture clicked on the wall, which was an adorable touch! This place perfect for any outing, be it a family fun outing, or a date night or friends catch up or just a lazy sunday cozy meal time date! Do visit it and try out their delicious, authentic Thai dishes!

    Spicy basil leaves and fried egg.
    Tim S.

    Back again. This time we went with the street food options and they did not disappoint! The Thai Fried Chicken was amazing, as was the khao soi (curried noodles) and the spicy basil leaves with fried egg. Our server made recommendations for us (at our request) and she did a great job in highlighting some of the awesome dishes here. We had 3 dishes (they aren't huge which is good) and we still had leftovers for 2 of them! A nice tasty snack for later. Also a must mention is that this place is BYO! Fantastic to see this becoming a more population for restaurants and diners.

    LaToya B.

    I was on this side of town for an appointment and decided to try a new Thai restaurant. I have nothing but positive praises for everything I ate. The staff was nice and attentive. The restaurant is small but has a welcoming vibe to it. The kitchen is open so you can basically watch the chefs work their magic. I will definitely return.

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    Is the pad thai gluten free?

    Unfortunately it is not gluten free. However, we can make our Phad See Ew or drunken noodles gluten free.

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    Thai Basil

    Thai Basil

    4.1
    (662 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    I came here for lunch with my coworkers. It was my first time trying Thai Basil, but they all had…read moregood things to say about it. I expected the restaurant to be busy during lunch time, but I certainly did not expect how small it is. It felt crammed inside, but no big deal. Parking was also tricky. It's pretty limited, so I had to park a bit further away. In terms of food and service, Thai Basil did a great job. Our server was very patient while we figured out what to order. I went for the Chicken Pad Thai and stuck with water as my drink. I was pleasantly surprised when the food started coming out because I expected it to take longer. I'd say it took about 15 minutes, even during lunch rush. My Chicken Pad Thai was delicious. The serving size was good and it came with a spring roll on the side. The price isn't bad at all either. It was basically $16 after tax for my lunch. I'd definitely come here again on my own.

    Had high hopes for this place, but my first experience was very disappointing. I had just landed…read morefrom Los Angeles and was too tired to go far, so I chose this restaurant because Yelp showed it was open late. Parking was easy, but unfortunately the service was the worst part of the visit. I sat down to look at the menu and place a to-go order, only to be told to move to another seat. A simple order of pad thai and spring rolls took exactly 42 minutes. After several follow-ups, no one told me the food was ready until I walked up to the counter myself. Overall, a frustrating experience, and I would not recommend it with other Thai restaurant options nearby.

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    Glai Baan

    4.6
    (1.6k reviews)
    8.8 mi
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    It was so loud that having a conversation was almost impossible. The food was generally good, but…read moresome dishes were too salty or had very small portions.

    It is exceedingly rare to discover an establishment in Phoenix that possesses such a genuine,…read morehomely soul while remaining entirely well-appointed and impeccably well maintained. Upon my approach, the exterior was so beautifully curated that I initially mistook it for an exclusive, private small garden. I stopped at Glai Baan and ventured inside, finding the dining room wonderfully bustling with a lively, fashionable crowd a thoroughly excellent sign. The venue offers the most delightful arrangements; one may choose to dine within the main room or enjoy a seat adjacent to the exquisite flower beds and lush, cool greenery. There is also a beautifully structured small bar. The entire aesthetic is nothing short of exceptional, and I found myself quite enamored with the decor. I escorted myself to an excellent table facing the bar and requested a traditional Thai Iced Tea to begin. The bartender was an absolute credit to the establishment immensely warm, professional, and genuinely friendly. The hospitality here is truly remarkable; the staff handles their patrons with the gracious care of family, which I found immensely pleasing. For my dinner entrée, I selected the Kanom Jeeb, which bears a marvelous resemblance to the finest dim sum found in elite Chinese establishments. The kitchen executed the order with commendable timing, and upon its elegant presentation, my evening meal was rendered entirely complete. The seamless blend of sophisticated flavor, beautiful botany, and refined hospitality was an absolute treat. I shall most certainly be returning to this charming sanctuary in the near future

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    Smile Thai Cuisine

    Smile Thai Cuisine

    4.3
    (213 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    My bestie and I were craving Thai food and tried going to our usual place. Being at Mekong Plaza on…read moreNew Year's Day around lunch time, it seemed impossible snagging a parking spot so we decided to go somewhere else. Looking at nearby Thai restaurants, we ventured to Tempe to give our second option a try only to find them closed for the holiday. I see Smile wasn't too far from where we were at so we decided to give them a go. Why not try something new in the new year? We were greeted as soon as we walked in, the host/server was welcoming and provided great service the entire time. We ordered their Thai tea, crab wontons and spring rolls for our drinks and appetizers. They were crispy fried and so delicious. The appetizers come with a standard sweet chili dipping sauce. For my entree I ordered their chicken bbq with a side of fried rice. My friend ordered chicken red curry. For dessert, we ordered their Thai custard sticky rice and the mango sticky rice. Wow! All I can say is, what a great experience! We were so impressed with the food that I think this is our new spot. We'll tell our friends and family to give this restaurant a try.

    SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS…read more Smile Thai Cuisine 2107 S. Rural Road Tempe, 85282 I last visited this restaurant more than 10 years ago, so it was time for a new review. Upon entering I immediately noticed that the inside has totally changed. The entrance seems to be filled with a bar and a cash register and the tables have moved to the side. We started off with an appetizer of chicken satay. Long thin strips of chicken threaded onto skewers and served with a peanut sauce. It was a tasty dish though a bit difficult to get off the wooden skewers. For companions main course, ordered was pork cashew nuts. The dish had a melange of vegetables in a chile/garlic sauce. Companion enjoyed it be was unable to finish the dish because the portion was large. I ordered duck curry. I asked for it to be spicy, but unfortunately it was anything but that. The sauce was thin and without body and had an assortment of veggies in it along with some duck. At the bottom of the bowl I found a leg of duck. The dish was served with white rice which I promptly added to the sauce in an attempt to soak up some of it, but alas, it was to no avail. For drinks, we both ordered Thai Tea, which was properly made. It is served in tall jars, and neither of us could drink it all. If you have real Thai food that is Thai hot, Thai Tea will get rid of the heat on your palate in less than a minute. Cleanliness is a bit of a question, as our table had some old food encrusted on the edge. 3 Stars

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    Thai Basil

    Thai Basil

    4.0
    (463 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Absolutely loved my experience at Thai Basil. The staff was very welcoming. I felt right at home…read more The atmosphere was the conversational. Not too loud. But not too silent either. Excellent place to eat with a small group of friends. The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I ordered the drunken noodle with shrimp and it had the perfect balance of spice and savory flavor. The shrimp were cooked really well too. The potstickers were delicious and had a great crunch, and the crispy sweet potatoes were such a nice touch and incredibly tasty. Everything came out hot and fresh, and the overall experience was great. Definitely looking forward to coming back!

    Thai Basil, how I have missed you! I was a little hesitant after all these years if the food was…read morestill amazing and it is still amazing!! I was having some trouble ordering online, so I decided to go there and order in person. I was warmly greeted and given a menu. I decided on the pad broccoli. It is simple, just broccoli, onions, and carrots in oyster sauce; but it had tons of flavor. I absolutely loved the oyster sauce, I wish that there was a little bit more of it, but it was good the way it was as well. The medium spice was just enough and popped well with the vegetables. Again there could have been more broccoli, but still that did not stop the pad broccoli from being an amazing dish!! I will be back for this and for the Thai Basil!

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