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Som Boon Thai Kitchen

4.3 (101 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Panang Curry Pork Short Ribs
Harry B.

After a number of referrals, I decided to try Som Boon Thai Restaurant this evening. Upon walking in, it was a nice atmosphere. Everybody seemed to be enjoying their food. We had to wait for a few minutes because most of their tables were taken up by a large party, but once we were sat, we were promptly taking care of the staff was very very nice. My first red flag for the night was the only iced tea that they had available. Was either Thai tea or bottled tea so I stuck with water although I really would've liked some real iced tea, I ordered some crispy spring rolls and the short rib Panang Curry. The crispy spring rolls or egg rolls as they're called here. We're very nice well-made nice sauce, but the store of the show was definitely the Curry, almost every. Panang Curry that I've had in Houston has fallen short, but this one did not at all. It was one of the best ones that I've had in years and even with them not having iced tea I will go back just for this dish, but that being said my guest had the Som Boon Kai Kua Noodles which were equally amazing. All in all it was a great experience, but I have to say once again it was an extreme disappointment to not be able to get fresh brewed iced tea and it would detour me from going there very often. Go try it for yourself and have a great meal.

Judy C.

Flavorful!! Ordered the following items: -Pad See Ew w/ Beef -Pad Thai w/ shrimp -Papaya Salad -Green Curry -Panang Curry -Fried Long Bean Everything was flavorful and even mild had a bit of a kick to it. All of the curries came with white rice to be paired with. The papaya salad was fresh and quite authentic. Need to go back and try the thai tea because when ordering togo, they forgot to add my 2 thai teas to give to the driver. Pedro noted my order # and said the next time i come in he will give the thai teas and add an extra one.

Pad Thai
Ada J.

I was really excited to try this place. Thai food is one of my favorite cuisines and a lot of Houston food bloggers I follow raved about this place. To start off with the positives, it's located in a strip mall and has a lot of parking. The service was also quick for it being decently busy at dinner time. Some of the dishes we ordered were delicious. We were told to order the tiger cry, which is grilled ribeye steak. The steak by itself was good but dipping it in the 2 sauces it comes with is the game changer. My other favorite was the salt toasted pork belly. If you have a low spice tolerance, even the mild spice has a kick to it. There's bits of bird's eye chili that will catch you off guard. I liked the crispiness of the pork belly and it was super flavorful with rhe crispy garlic and chili. The pad thai was okay. The pineapple fried rice was also underwhelming. The pineapple chunks weren't really that sweet so there wasn't that usual contrast of sweet and savory that you get. My friend ordered the green curry (not pictured) and he wasn't impressed. The curry was really runny and didn't have the thickness of a traditional Thai curry. Overall, our experience was okay and I'm glad we tried it out.

Thuy P.

Found this Thai restaurant in the Heights randomly and it turned out to be quite good. We ordered a lot of dishes for 5 people and most of them are good. Except for the fried fish, wasn't too good. Staffs are friendly.

Edamame
Danielle S.

Somboon Thai is definitely worth a visit! You'll want to get seated quickly because this place fills up fast--and I can see why. The food is delicious, super affordable, and perfect whether you're grabbing lunch or enjoying a casual date. I went with coworkers, and the plates just kept coming. We tried several different dishes (pictures attached!), and every one of them was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The portions are generous, the service is quick, and the overall vibe makes you feel right at home. I would absolutely recommend Somboon Thai and will definitely be going back again.

Pad See Ew
Jason W.

Chicken was burnt, no sauce on noodles, no broccoli with Pad See Ew. First time and last time. Server/host was friendly, restaurant was clean and easily accessible, but the food was just awful.

Som Boon Pad Thai Woon Sen and Thai Fried Rice
Chris W.

I've had a few opportunities to dine in and take out from Som Boon and each time I've been impressed with the quality and consistency of their offerings. The menu has all the traditional favorites one would expect from a Thai restaurant in the States; I've particularly enjoyed the smoky fried rice paired with zingy fish sauce, the saucy pad thai woon sen, and the deliciously charred moo ping skewers accompanied with sticky rice. Service is efficient and all food is prepared quickly, so your belly won't be rumbling too long after you arrive :) There's no shortage of excellent Thai restaurants in Houston, reflecting the full spectrum of casual, street-food fare to high-end fine dining experiences - and while Som Boon hews more toward the former, the food here could easily find its way onto a table of the latter. On my next visit I'm eager to try the fried fish or crab fried rice paired with one of their soups - hope to see you there soon!

Crab Fried Rice and Pad Kee Mao with pork
Alexandra K.

Walked in and ordered food to go on Saturday afternoon! The food was given to me within 15 minutes of ordering. The restaurant was recommended to me on TikTok and I was pleasantly surprised with the quality. The restaurant had a bit of a gross smell and it was really hot in there so I'll probably be taking out vs eating dine in. I ordered the crab fried rice and the pad kee mao. I ordered both "hot" and boy were they spicy!! Both dishes were fantastic and I'll be ordering them again next time I visit. The crab fried rice was my favorite.

Pad Kee Mao
Andrew L.

Really great food and amazing Thai tea! Very quick and nice service, with nice plating. Medium was just perfect for Pad Kee Mao and it was one of the best I had in a while. Have to try their specials next time!

Green Curry
Michelle B.

Thai is a must whenever my folks are in town. We started with spicy edamame was so yummy. The pad kee mao was delicious. The green curry semi felt like it was missing something to me. It also was a tad oily almost after it sat abit. The soup my husband got was steaming hot and tasty. Semi hard to enjoy the shrimp with having the tails still on and the heat. It definitely has a brighter sunlight feel from the last restaurant that was there. Fairly comfortable seating. The wait staff made sure our drinks were always full. Just be careful when choosing a spice level.

Fried rice and pad ka praw, both with tofu
Javier B.

I'd been wanting to try Som Boon for a while. We finally stopped by and we really enjoyed it. We were greeted by the welcoming staff and were promptly seated. Started off with some wings and pork skewers. Both were cooked perfectly and had accompanying sauces that really complimented the dishes. We then had fried rice and pad ka praw, both with tofu since we already had plenty of meat. Both of these were also very flavorful and were served with the Thai staple of fish sauce/lime juice/Thai peppers that I've grown to be addicted to. Overall I had a great experience and would like to go back to try the Thai curry and some other dishes!

Ye J.

We just discovered this Thai spot along I-10, located in the same plaza as Starbucks and what used to be Samurai Noodle. Parking is a breeze with plenty of spaces in their lot. For a small mom-and-pop shop, the place is newly renovated, modern, and kept clean. While the bowls and plates are plastic, the metal utensils have a nice weight to them. (And if, like me, you feel odd eating Thai food with a fork, they also offer metal chopsticks.) The menu is simple yet features all the classics. We tried the Pad Thai, Green Curry, and Pad Ka Praw with Rib Eye (all at a medium spice level). The flavors were spot on, the ingredients were fresh, and the portion sizes were just right. Definitely a solid find!

Green curry - $16. Awesome flavors! Great amount of ingredients! Beware of their "mild" spiciness. Lol!!
Nina T.

Hello Thai cuisine findings ! This place offers a simple selection of soup, curries, noodles, fried rice choices, among many others. It's located off i-10, really just facing it. The parking is good, I've never had a problem. Been a few times now and they have been quite consistent, even on the takeout! I really like their curries, green or panang. They're super generous on the ingredients, that is plenty of proteins until I even get the surprise to find more when almost satisfied and full! Flavor is rich and rice is delicious. Noodles are plentiful too. Sometimes, I wonder if the portions are enough for 1.5 or even 2 people! Now, watch out for your spice level. Medium is a good kick already. Or maybe it's a personal problem and I need more training (more Thai food ? Lol) Service is quite prompt. Place doesn't stink. The two ladies at service are always smiling. Groups up to 4-5 are ok but more you may have to wait, depending on the time you'd walk in. The decors are simple, nothing extra to declare. Tables are decorated with small little bouquets. Don't forget to get their fried chicken wings, a really nice crispy taste. Pair all your meal with a nice beer or stay with water. It's about having a good time and this place keeps on delivering ! So good!

Tiger cry (some eaten), sautéed vegetables, & Pad Kee Mao

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1 year ago

My favorite Thai place in Houston! Always so good, quick service, and even good as take out.

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Cute interior and very kind staff. Food is very tasty and amazing. Ordered egg rolls are top notch! The Pat Thai was great.

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We ordered chicken. They gave us pork. Absolute no no no. This is grounds for a lawsuit.

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FIRE!! Everything we ordered was amazing and they had a yummy free starter of crab chips too. We will be going back for sure!

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2 years ago

Good food and atmosphere. I tried the Panang with chicken, the tiger cry, and the Kai Kua noodles, all excellent.

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Incredible food, the sweetest and most attentive staff, lovely lovey lovely experience

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