The best thai food in the southwest that we've come across - and it'd be on the better end in any…read moremajor coastal city. Moderately priced for the quality, rich curries, well cooked pork belly, solid but not exceptional Tom Kha and unique but tasty cocktails.

While visiting Peoria, we decided to venture out and find some good food when I came across the…read moreYelp for Pad That Cafe. As a proud Yelp Elite, I decided to give this place a chance because the reviews were the best I saw in the city! The place was busy on a Sunday night and it is small but I never say customers waiting too long. There were two larger parties seated so the food took some time but nothing outrageous. We started with the calamari, spring rolls, and crab wontons. The calamari were the biggest I've ever seen and very delicious! Unfortunately, I did not enjoy the spring rolls or crab wontons. I feel like those are hard to get wrong but I was not a fan of the cream cheese that was used and it was a lot of it, barely any imitation crab. For entrees, I had the spicy basil and substituted ground chicken for chicken breast, my personal preference. I ordered level 2 spice but it was still a bit spicy for me. Trying a new Thai place is always hit or miss with spice levels so I actually thought I was being safe with 2. Additionally, the chicken was so bland. Some Thai places season their chicken, some do not and unfortunately Pad Thai Cafe missed that mark. My partner ordered the short rib curry dish and my goodness, it smelled like heaven and tasted just as good. I don't eat beef but had to taste it and it was divine! He also ordered spice level 2 and his dish was not as spicy as mine. Overall, the rest of the party enjoyed their food and there were good flavors there so I'd definitely recommend the entrees, not so much the starters.

This Thai restaurant is one of my absolute favorite places to eat! Their Pad Thai and Drunken…read moreNoodles are always delicious and full of flavor--they are my go-to dishes every time I visit. The food tastes fresh, authentic, and homemade, which makes every meal feel special. The customer service is excellent, and the staff is always friendly, welcoming, and attentive. They are also very fast and efficient, so whether you're dining in or ordering takeout, you can expect great service and a pleasant experience. I appreciate the consistency in both the quality of the food and the service. Every visit has been wonderful, and I always leave satisfied. If you're looking for authentic Thai food with amazing flavors, generous portions, and outstanding customer service, I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try. You won't be disappointed!

Cute little placw. Not the biggest inside so only first 6/7 parties…read more They were short staffed, so service was okay, but understandable. Once we got order in, food did not take that long. The chicken Potstickers were solid. Thai tea was not too sweet and delicious. The Massaman Curry though... First, I asked for extra peanuts and did not get them. Then I asked for a 1/5, and there was no spice at all. Like none. It made for a bland meal for sure. It was more than just the lack of spice, there was a lack of flavor for the curry in general. I expected some spice but nothing overpowering. I got the majority to go, so I can fix the issue at home. Overall, nothing super impressed me. It wasn't half bad, but this location isn't super close to me so I doubt I'll be back to be honest.

We were in town for spring training and didn't feel like going out so we ordered delivery from…read moreBangkok Thai and the food was delicious. Thai Chicken is moist with nice slight char to give you that depth of flavors. Can easily share this. Egg rolls were crispy on the outside and moist inside, served with a great orangish red sauce. The orange chicken is nice and light fried like tempura... would go back just for this. Service was great from both the restaurant and the delivery people.

Earlier today I placed a pretty significant order. We had vegetable egg rolls, potstickers, chicken…read moresatay, chicken larb salad, pad Thai, spicy fried rice, lad na, Thai fried rice, mango sticky rice, and Thai iced tea. I ordered the way I did on purpose. These are my go to Thai dishes. The staples. I wanted to taste everything I consider my personal favorites so I could really gauge the restaurant across the board. The vegetable egg rolls and chicken satay were good. Solid. The potstickers were good. The chicken larb was actually good, maybe a little too much sugar, it tasted slightly sweet, but still one of the stronger dishes. Mango sticky rice was enjoyable. The Thai iced tea, flavor was on point. That's actually my first indicator when I try a Thai restaurant. The only thing that would've made it better is crushed ice. Real Thai spots usually use crushed ice. It melts perfectly and dilutes the sweetness just right. When you use block ice, the tea stays too sweet longer. Crushed ice gives it that smooth balance. Small detail, but that's how I gauge authenticity. Now to the honest part. The pad Thai was mediocre. It was lacking. I've definitely had better and I wouldn't recommend that dish. The spicy fried rice was okay, nothing special. The lad na gravy was way too thick, and instead of using Chinese broccoli, they used regular American broccoli. That's usually my second give when I rate a Thai restaurant. Traditional lad na uses Chinese broccoli. That swap changes the texture and the authenticity of the dish. They also didn't have the typical sauce that usually complements lad na, which I found strange for a Thai restaurant. The Thai fried rice was decent. Overall, I'm giving this place four stars. Here's my why. First, they didn't have common condiments that are pretty standard at most Thai restaurants. That threw me off. Second, the service. They weren't rude at all. Everyone was friendly. But the attentiveness just wasn't there, especially considering we placed a large order and the restaurant wasn't that busy. Third, the flavor and authenticity details. It just didn't hit the way traditional Thai food usually does. I've eaten Thai food all my life, especially in Thai Town in California and throughout Orange County, and the flavor profile here wasn't on that level. If someone asked me if I would return, probably not. But don't let my review stop you. Be your own judge. My goal isn't to hurt the business. It's feedback. Tighten up the service, dial in the flavor, stick closer to traditional ingredients, and it could easily level up to five stars for my taste. And yes, expectations vary. I've eaten a lot of Thai food, so I may be grading on a different curve. One more tip, if you're a party of six or more, double check your receipt. Gratuity was already included in ours and I didn't realize until I got back to where I was staying since I'm out of town. I had to call and have the extra tip removed. Just keeping it real.

let's just say i love this place so much!!! me and my friend come here often to eat their pho and…read morepotstickers and let's just say the atmosphere and everything makes the food 10x times better. ( the food is bomb it's self but yk i love the ambiance.) but i hope me and my friend continue to come here because even the waiters are so sweet .

Been coming here for years I usually call in an order. I order the same thing each time with no…read morespice. Today I came in ordered what I always order the server responds oh its not spicy at all Well the order comes out and it's so spicy it's not enjoyable I tell the server and he basically tells me that he couldn't do much and that I was going to charge me for that one charge me for another one if he had to remake it? I was confused and I paused for a moment and I said I asked you if it was spicy you said no it's not spicy it is spicy and then he goes. Oh did I say that it was very confusing he was a young Asian gentleman in sweatpants and slippers. Then we asked for one soda and one water. He brings two sodas out when he told him he only asked for one. He's like ok if he was very confused. It was a very off experience nothing to what it usually is. I don't know if it's owned by new people and that's their policy but it's different.

Friends!! Thai…read moreRecipe NEVER disappoints!!! The food is fresh, hot, and always tasty!! Curries here, amazing. Service is fantastic, Roxanne is wonderful and makes great recommendations. Dining room is full of joyous chatter, happy eating, and lots of great conversation! I highly recommend, over and over. Grade: A+

Thai Recipe Bistro has been recommended by many friends, so I had to give it a try…read more The restaurant has both a modern and retro feel. The chandeliers really "pop" and are a cool feature. The jug with running water adds a feng shui touch. The service was fast, friendly and accurate (except for ice I didn't want in my drink). Be aware they close for a while mid afternoon, so check their hours before arriving. The Pad Thai (with chicken) and Fried Rice (with pork) were properly prepared and tasty. Portion sizes were ample and easily shareable. This is not a fast food restaurant (although service was fast). This is a sit down restaurant, so expect commensurate pricing. With the tasty food and fast service, I expect to visit again soon.

Alan (owner) and Pablo (summer part time server) provide the most friendly service…read more Small place so get there early to have a space Food are the best among all Thai restaurants in the valley!!

Don't be fooled by the way the restaurant looks. It may look like somewhere you don't necessarily…read morewant to order food from but you will be so pleasantly surprised. The food is incredible. So full of flavor and tastes really fresh! Also the staff is so friendly! We had the chicken friend rice, chicken with mixed veggies stir fry and the potstickers. All items were delicious and probably the best Thai we've had in the valley!

Just got out of a yoga class, and Sala Thai happened to be in the same plaza. I've been wanting to…read moretry this spot too, so it was meant to be lol. Giving a 5-star rating because they served me even though they weren't supposed to be open yet for another hour and a half. I was a starving marvin and didn't want to wait so I truly appreciate the accommodation!!! The restaurant has a nice southeast asia vibey -- I fit right in :) I got the pad se-ew with beef as my choice of meat. They offer 5 levels of spices and I settled on a 4. It was the perfect blaze for me!

A friend and I met here for lunch a few weeks back. We usually have a tough time deciding on a…read moreplace, but she had been wanting to try Sala Thai and I have never been to a Thai restaurant, so it seemed like a good fit! We were quickly seated and placed our orders. I went with the pad Thai and my friend went with the larb. My experience with pad Thai was limited to the Trader Joe's freezer section, so I was excited for this meal. My dish came out piping hot and nicely plated. I requested a low spice level and my request was followed perfectly. My friend was very happy with her dish as well, though she wished it would have been a bit spicier. Our server was so pleasant, as were the rest of the staff at Sala Thai. I even returned for takeout a few days later because it was so tasty.

New FAVORITE restaurant alert. When I finally came here, I visited 3 times within a week with a new…read morefriend every time. It's AMAZING. These are the types of businesses our money should be going toward. The food is to die for. Of my three visits, I tried a new main every time.. but to start, I always got the beef sticks. They are soooo delicious. Seriously, the flavor is EXPLOSIVE. As for the mains, I can say the same thing. Explosive and fresh flavors. If you love veggies you will love their dishes! I didn't expect to like their soup to the extent that I did, it was WONDERFUL! Service is great as well. Each time, I got served by Isaiah (hope I spelled it right). He is super funny and kind. Honestly, he is very personable and a big part of why I keep coming back! And he is always happy to recommend a new dish for me to try. The decor is also very cute. It reminds me a lot of places I would go to as a child. The whole place, from the food to the ambiance, had a comforting vibe for me. Also, the music is fire I can't lie. I can't wait to come back!

The flavor was excellent. The spice just right. The only issue was that I asked for no egg in the…read morepad see ew for my vegan friend. There was egg. Not sure where wires got crossed but I made it quite clear to the young man who took my order it was for a vegan and shouldn't have any egg to which he replied, " it comes without egg. You have to ask for it." Apparently no one told the people in the kitchen that. So that sucked because it was too far a drive to go back. I may still go back if I'm in the area. And will try other things. I'll just make sure to check the order before I leave if taking it away. I normally don't like the rice paper egg roll. But they were well done and super fresh tasting here. My pad see ew came out perfect and was delicious. The Thai wings looked pale and I wasn't optimistic until I bit into them. The flavor was fantastic. Excellent use of spices. I do recommend this restaurant for a delicious meal. Good service. And slightly higher pricing but worth it imo.