For reasons I still cannot fully explain, Temple has developed a remarkably strong culinary scene. Italian, Mexican, and Thai cuisines are represented there with a level of quality, flavor, and aesthetic presentation that consistently exceeds expectations. I have previously written reviews about Pignetti's and Las Marias. Today, while driving back from Houston to Abilene, I stopped at Thai Café in downtown Temple. What an experience. Moni handled my order, and within minutes, my food was ready. I ordered the summer rolls and the crab noodle soup. The rolls, at first glance, resemble the standard versions you might find at HEB, Kroger, or similar grocery stores. However, what these very thoughtful chefs have done is elevate the dish with a distinctive dipping sauce and the addition of fresh basil, which transforms the rolls into something vibrant and unexpectedly complex. The flavors truly open up in a way that feels intentional and refined. But the real highlight was the crab noodle soup. It made my entire day. Thai Café is about three hours from my home, and I would genuinely consider making that drive on a Sunday just for this bowl of soup. The portion was generous, with abundant crab and noodles, and the broth was rich, layered, and deeply satisfying. I ordered it mild, but to my palate it was not spicy at all. Next time, I will not hesitate to ask for the full heat. If you find yourself in Temple, Thai Café is not optional. It is essential. read more

Thai Cafe - Crab noodle soup - Thai Near Me - Temple, Texas

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Here to update my review with my most recent visit, although the rating hasn't changed. I got the pineapple fried rice this time, and I did enjoy it much more than the pad kee mao or pad Thai. It was fragrant and had good flavour. My friend got steamed vegetables with rice, and the vegetables were unappetizing and bland. We got the mango sticky rice for dessert, which I am normally a big fan of. This one was coloured green, which already threw us off as it looked radioactive or poisonous. The taste was not great either. I've had a lot of mango sticky rice, and this was probably my least favourite of them all. Service wise, our server was friendly but forgetful. She gave us one bill for our table, which we didn't expect because we were evidently three friends, and usually the norm would be to split checks. I didn't see any signs or note in the menu that they don't split checks, so we all thought it was bizarre that she just brought one bill for the table. This is a nice place to sit and chat with friends though as there is plenty of seating and a warm ambience. read more

Thai Cafe - Sticky Rice with Mango - Thai Near Me - Temple, Texas

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We tried Thai Cafe over the holidays. The servers were very nice. The food was a "B" and tasty. Unfortunately the server accident spilled a lot of sauce/juice on my shirt, pants, and shoes and we were spending the day there so I smelled like fish sauce most of the day. They apologized and offered a free drink (I politely declined). Not docking any stars for the accident - they happen. The food was decent but not anything I'd run back for. If in Temple and you have a hankering for Thai food, this is your spot. read more

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I ate at Thai cafe for the first time today. Upon arrival everything was great. Seemed like a nice little spot downtown but when I went to pay I gave the server my card which does have trumps face on it. When I got my card back trumps face had been scratched through twice. I approached Hailey and told her that my card had been scratched and she smirked and replied " oh did it" and quickly went back about her business. My card is ruined. I don't know if she is anti-Trump supporter but either way vandalizing property isn't how you should teach your staff to represent your establishment. Please have owner or management contact me. read more

Thai Cafe - Servers name - Thai Near Me - Temple, Texas

How refreshing to find a delicious Thai restaurant out here in Temple, TX. The food here worked for the vegan in the group and two women who had never tried Thai food as well as three of us who eat Thai food regularly. We were all in Temple at a crafty retreat and this was a great little lunch trip for us. They also have fruit slush drinks that everyone but myself got and really enjoyed! Portions are huge - so easy to share! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Best Thai food around, delicious!) Great service as well!! The pepper steak and Thai tea is my "go to"!

Good food and good service! We ordered Rangoons for apps very tasty. Also had drunken noodles and curry. You can order mild, medium or spicy. We ordered mild, very flavorful meal. Two thumbs up, had a great lunch today. read more

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First time trying this restaurant; I would say it's a solid B- rating. Food was very flavorful, but was not hot & did not feel like it was brought to the table soon enough. The restaurant itself is very cutesy and has little table outside for nice weather days. The staff is friendly enough, they are currently understaffed so it felt like only 3 people were running the show. read more

Thai Cafe - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Temple, Texas

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Amazing food! Love the drunken noodles. Service and taste are spot on and great value. read more

Food was flavorful and looked appetizing. Our wait staff was OK but could have been better. The place was nice and clean. We had Tom Kha Soup which was good but a little too salty! 3 orders of Pad Thai - Chicken Hot, Chicken Spicy and 3 meat mild. All came out and were good. Drunken Noodles very good flavor! Panang Curry with Rice and a Side of Noodles! Very good! Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken but they just did Chicken Fried Rice, no pineapple! Overall it was a good experience just could have used some TLC. read more

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Sorry for no picture. I ordered pork Larb and it was heavenly. The fresh ingredients and lots of lime. The rice is served perfectly and the portion was big. What a great place. Service was great, restaurant is clean and cute. Parking is easy. read more

Ordered delivery. We got 2 combination Thai Fried Rice and one broccoli stir fry with tofu. The thai fried rice had delicious combination of meat but the rice was very mushy. Rice had a weird after taste.It wasn't very pleasant. The broccoli stir fry with tofu was delicious according to my daughter. And steamed rice unlike the fried rice was not mushy. read more

Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - Temple, Texas

It's usually taken with a grain of salt when someone says something tastes the best but mannnnn, they have the best tom yum soup I've had since Phuket. I've tried over a couple dozen spots but no one can seem to come close to that original flavor I had tried in Thailand. This is a must try. Aside from that experience, everything else was incredible. I'd recommend to try this spot on your next Thai food craving. Cheers! read more

Thai Cafe - Tom yum Chicken Tom Yum (Lemongrass Soup) - Thai Near Me - Temple, Texas

I've been a regular customer since before Covid, and their food is flavorful for a good price. Which is why it pains me to give a 3 star instead of a 5 star. Thai is supposed to be one of the spiciest cuisines on the planet, to the point that "Thai Spicy" is used across the US for "proceed with caution." Barring genetically modified peppers, it should be one of the hottest things you eat in your life. But I just paid extra money for their "x4 Thai Spicy," and my 2-year old was able to eat it without any issue. I've had Chickfila spicy chicken sandwiches hotter than that. Paying extra is what triggered this review. I wish this were a one-off case, but this has been my experience for the past several years, even when I asked the waiter beforehand to confirm that the food I receive will actually be spicy. It's like I'm being handled with little kid gloves. Or they don't actually know what "Thai Spicy" is. Wish that would change. They should be ashamed that a fast food chain makes spicier food than they, a Thai restaurant, apparently can. They won't receive a 5 from me until that changes. read more

It was awful! they put curry in the seafood rolls without any notice and it ruined one of my favorite dishes. they also added curry to the peanut sause of the chicken satay, with the same result. the chicken satay itself had a weird coating. i literally threw away my whole dinner and went to Freebirds. I will never go to that place again! Zero Stars read more

Very small but clean and cutely decorated. I have Celiac disease but they can pretty much make anything on the menu gluten free. I had the veggie spring rolls and the yellow curry. The curry was very flavorful but was too salty to eat on its own. I had to get a second helping of rice to help cut down the saltiness. The veggie spring rolls consisted of rice wrap stuffed with lettuce, carrots, a bit of rice and onion. Not great but palatable with the peanut sauce. Our waitress was very friendly but she never told us her name. My husband and I would eat here again if we ever return to Temple due to the fact they can accommodate my diet. read more

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The two young ladies who run this place literally run themselves to death. It's not a very large place, but there are five steps leading up into the dining room, and to watch them go up and down them gracefully and repeatedly whilst carrying platters of food was nothing short of Olympic. The four-star rating (instead of five) is just because I was seated after about 10 minutes of waiting, and then while I was waiting at the table to have my order taken, a couple walked in and placed a to-go order - - when I had not yet had my order taken. I found that a little unsatisfactory. But the food was absolutely divine - - this is by far THE BEST drunken noodles ever, and we've lived all over the world, twice in Asia. Also? If you can't do spicy, ask for absolutely ZERO spice. Mine was "mild," and it cleared my sinuses. In a good way. I can't wait to bring my husband here for lunch on Saturday. Cat was divine as a server, and she really is underpaid at any rate/tip (I tipped her 25%). And after having read a few reviews while I was sitting there waiting for my food, I have to concur regarding the wings: as crispy and delicious as they are, they are undersalted. You can smell the garlic but not really taste it much. Perhaps they should marinate them in fish sauce and garlic before they flash-fry them. But they were still excellent. read more

Thai Cafe - Drunken noodles and garlic, chicken wings. - Thai Near Me - Temple, Texas

I have been here numerous times and every time it has been a fantastic experience. Everything is delicious, well-prepared and super fresh. The staff are always friendly and will help you out if you need any explanation of the menu. They also do catering which I've used and they did an amazing job with everything. No matter what I have ordered, it is always a surprise at how much I love it. I love the fact that everything starts off as a vegetarian dish and you add the protein to it, so no fish sauce added to my food which is great since I don't eat seafood at all. The food is seasoned perfectly and spiced however you want it, from no heat to wow!!! If you have the time and can find parking, this is the perfect place to dine. read more

Best in Bell County! The spices are just right. After trying other Thai food places, I can't help but keep coming back to this one! It's my favorite. Service is friendly and they have other Thai treats too - candies, snacks, and don't forget to try their Thai sweet tea with cream. Yum! I should also add as a fun fact - my husband and I ate here the day I went into labor with my daughter back in 2018! So I might love this place no matter what read more

Thai Cafe - She's not on the menu but definitely spicy at times Photo from 2018. - Thai Near Me - Temple, Texas

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We love Thai food and have traveled to Thailand and have Thai friends. Often times the Thai places are run by Laotian people. Laotian food is similar, but not fully the same. I'm not sure here. I heard it was the same owner as Narunyas, but the food is not as good. The vegetables were fresh though. The flavor was lacking in the dishes we tried. We got one shrimp dish and all tails were still on the shrimp even though they were mixed in so we had to pick them all. Some still had full shells. We both ate separate things and both ended up sick after with very upset stomachs. We don't think it was just a coincidence. The food we got here was a takeout order so I can't remark on ambience. read more

Food was good. Had the Tom kha chicken and massaman chicken. The massaman really grew on me; I didn't like it at first but then I did. The waitress, Ti, was good. read more

Jordan is awesome and the employees are excellent definitely will be back good environment

So, although I have never been to the restaurant, I ordered takeout several times. The food has always been great. The service is also amazing! Whenever I call and I have questions about the menu there's always someone to answer my questions competently. The person taking the order has either sampled most of the dishes I'm requesting on the menu or there is always someone in house to answer any questions I may have that's very important for me when ordering takeout. Overtime I have sampled almost everything on the menu and I haven't had anything that I can say. I didn't like here are a few of my favorites: Bangkok Dim Sum Chicken egg rolls Chicken Satay Pineapple curry Hawaiian fried rice You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, so be adventurous and enjoy ! read more

We enjoyed our experience here! The atmosphere is very relaxed and professional. I brought two kids here ages 7&8 and both said that Hailey our waitress was absolutely amazing and very helpful! We order the kids meal cashew noodles with chicken and beef and broccoli with the Spring Rolls. Everything turned out wonderful. read more

WOW! This place is amazing. This establishment has THE BEST fried rice in the area hands down. My favorite is the Hawaiian fried rice and every time I get it I'm blown away. The portions of food they give you are amazing as well, you essentially get enough food for two meals when you get an entrée here. Everything other than the fried rice that I've ever gotten has been amazing as well. The staff are always super friendly and their service is on point. This place has a great atmosphere and the decor makes you feel relaxed and it just has great vibes inside. 11/10 read more

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Very nice staff and very good Thai food for Temple, Texas. The menu is clearly crafted toward white Texans which is smart. The flavors are muted from traditional Thai but that is completely necessary to do business. Connected to the restaurant a block or so up the road is a very nice and small Asian market. I really enjoyed eating and visiting the market. read more

Food was fresh and very tasty. Service was friendly and helpful. Very comfortable atmosphere. Small business and I was happy to support them. I will definitely go back. They need a little time to prep your food. read more

Great place! It was a hot day in the summer in TX We had our small dog with us because we were traveling. We stopped because we found the cafe on yelp, it had good reviews and an outside area for the dog. When we arrived they gave our baby some water which I thought was so sweet! Then they said since it was so hot and she was small that we could come inside. They again gave her water and us some too. They were the nicest people. The food was so good and over all was a fantastic experience. read more

Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - Temple, Texas

Had lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. We got some dim sum as an appetizer. They were so good! I had the chicken pad Thai and it was wonderful. The staff was friendly and the food came quickly. read more

The food and service were absolutely fantastic. We ordered chicken pot stickers and veggie egg rolls for an appetizer and both were really good. The sauce that came with the chicken pot stickers was perfect. For our entrees we ordered the hot pot ramen and the crab fried rice, and they were both delicious, however the crab fried rice was amazing! We will definitely be back! read more

You get a lot of food and I was able to spread the portion out to take care of two of my dinners. The only thing is that the sauce was a little on the blander side. It might have been missing some staple ingredients that you taste in a pad see ew. Maybe it was a fish sauce or something else to make it umami. Beef was a little tough and hard to chew on the day it was served/purchased. I also wish it came with Chinese broccoli vs the normal broccoli florets. read more

Thai Cafe - Pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Temple, Texas

amazing Thai restaurant! - friendly staff, a diverse menu, quality ingredients, spice level options, generous portions, and fair prices

I enjoyed this what's quality food and a nice environment. Very good. It's a small place and near the center of town with an outdoor seating area for when the weather is good. read more

Pineapple fried rice is my favorite!!! I am vegan so I am very happy they have vegan options. Not a lot of places in Temple offer vegan so this is a must place to visit! Service is fast wether you order online or you eat inside. I already have three friends hook on this place haha read more

There are Wi-Fi hot spots and there are Thai food hot spots. We found one! In downtown Temple... Yyyyaaaaaaaayyy :D I don't feel as sulky anymore. Temple has revealed a few things to smile about now, and I'm feeling the normal (relief sigh). We spotted them driving around when we visited the antique store. On our first visit they were renovating. It's complete now and there's extra seating up a few steps. They must've gained customers and are doing well (my assumption). ... As they should! Their food is super good! We've ordered the following perfectly flavored items so far: Fried curry fish cake Basil chicken fried rice Beef red curry Bangkok dim sum Panang curry medium spice Chicken pad see ew The medium spice is nose-dripping yummy! Make this a reason to eat here, especially if you love spicy food! read more

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Always a comfort pleasure! I've never had a bad meal here & I love you can adjust the spice level.

Arianna Pacheco was my waitress and she was very amazing all though she did mention a guy named Javier. In general amazing service and will guarantee another visit here read more

Where to start? Well the place doesn't look as big on the outside but once you get inside it's a little bigger than it looks. Very nice little dining area. We selected the fried garlic wings and the fried calamari for appetizers. Both were delicious. But would day I smelled the garlic more than I tasted it however both were nicely fried and better than good. We had the pad Thai with chicken and the crab fried rice for entrees. Both were ordered with medium spice. The medium spice was spicier than I anticipated and I'm glad I didn't go any higher. I can't imagine what the Thai spicy is like. Both dishes were so tasty and fresh. The servings were enough to get full and take some to go. Highly delighted with our dining experience. No question we will be back to try some other dishes. read more

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Wow. Very cute little place. Food is excellent. The girls serving were great and on point. Some dishes are pricey but the quality is what you are paying for. Scallops cooked to perfection!!!!! Shrimp was perfect. Thai tea with boba was so tasty. We had the drunken noodles with shrimp, shrimp Thai fried rice, Crab fried rice and Scallop Pad Thai. All were delicious. Flavors were so complex and all the veggies were crisp and fresh. My new fave Thai place! No photos. We were in the moment. read more

Happened upon this restaurant while I was in Temple on business. Was seated at a cute table by the window so I had a great view of the square. I could tell it was going to be delicious because many people kept coming in to pick up to go orders. Friendly, attentive, professional service along with socially distanced tables make the setting enjoyable. I ordered the Pad See-Ew with shrimp. It was delish! And the generous portion gave me some a snack for later. Affordable and tasty - will add this to my list of restaurants to visit the next time I'm in Temple. read more

Thai Cafe - Pad See-Ew - Thai Near Me - Temple, Texas