Well, well, well... thanks to my son I took a chance on a place I have driven past a hundred times. And what a fantastic surprise!!! Thai Chili is a sleeper for sure, as it looks pretty Ho hum from the outside. Once inside, however, it's really homey. It's a little overcrowded with mismatched stuff, but it WORKS! I loved the ambiance for its non traditional, non sterile atmosphere. Now for the food! While maybe not 5 stars, it's a solid 4.5. Everything we had was top notch, with a couple of things being absolutely outstanding. Best of the night were the Curry Puffs, dipped in there insanely excellent peanut sauce (not too sweet and almost like a hint of chili oil) The Springs Rolls were a close second and my Mango Curry dish sparkled. Great Yellow Curry!! My son had a noodle dish that was also incredibly tasty. Have to say it may take me some time, but exploring their very extensive menu will be a pleasure. A big shoutout to Kylie, whose smile lit up the room and was accompanied by her fabulous service. Don't let the nondescript exterior stop you from trying this place. Some of the best Thai food I've had in Reno! Cheers, JimG read more

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We always enjoy Thai chili. It's quick and dramatic and tasty. Portions are solid . Friendly efficient servers . Good variety. Favorites are the spring rolls and the drunken noodles and the seafood soup. Plenty of parking, good walking location to other fun nearby businesses. read more

This is my 4th time having Thai Chili and it never disappoints! When you walk in, it just feels naturally comforting - totally Thai vibes. The service was amazing, friendly and quick. Now let's talk about food! When me and family orders, we usually pick a dish from each category (not everything of course) and do family style. Because this was a couple weeks ago, I remember ordering basil with eggplant choosing beef as my meat and it was so good. The other dish my husband had ordered that I remember loving more than my pick was the panang salmon, absolute perfection. The only thing that was a tid-bit downside when I had asked my husband and mother-in-law what they thought of their food was that one, the soup which I don't recall what it was but it was one of the tom yum soup, it was more on the sweeter side and their Thai drink and coffee was very light, you couldn't really get the depth of taste from it which I agreed on because I tasted it myself. Overall, everything was very delicious. I'll always come back here regardless, it's one of the best Thai restaurants in town! read more

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Meh mediocre at best. Lacks flavor, super watered down, and even more expensive than other Thai places and oh yea it does NOT include rice with their entrees. We originally wanted moo dang or lotus Thai but everything was closed on Sundays and we were craving Thai so we gave this one a try. Their prices are at least $2-4 dollars more than the other places and they don't include rice. The pad Thai was so bland and tasteless, noodles were not that great. The pad see ew was mediocre not horrible. The panang was a huge disappointment, super super watery and lacked flavor and lacked enough meat. Service was alright, ambiance all right too. We ordered to go. We won't be coming back. read more

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Rice is extra, not included in meal. NO fried rice either, very disappointing. Their version of crab Rangoon is called cheese puff, at least you get an even number. didn't really want to make the food spicy, thought that was the point of Thai food to make Thai hot? No orange chicken, they have golden chicken made with sweet &sour sauce, weird. Asked to make Thai hot she looked at me weird.Wasn't hot at all. The rice was bland so added the sauce from the chicken to it. They do charge for tea refill $3 each and everything is ala cart Service was slow even though we were the only table occupied in the whole place. read more

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This is a favorite lunch spot for some co workers of mine and they brought me along one day to try it. It's a cozy and nicely decorated dining room, dark and quiet vibe. The service was very friendly as the server knew my co workers. I had tea, we shared some appetizers and I ordered the pad Thai. Really liked the dumplings with sweet potato, almost thought I was eating pumpkin. Probably my favorite part of the meal. The noodles on the pad Thai were overcooked a bit though and I had a hard time trying to finish it as everything kind of stuck together. Tasted fine other than that but was kinda disappointing. read more

I had their specialty pad Thai which had really mushy noodles and I didn't think it was worth $20. There were 4 pieces of shrimp in my whole antre soooooo I didn't appreciate the stinginess. The potatoe curry pastry was decent but again, I don't think it was worth the price tag. read more

Pretty normal looking suburban Thai restaurant. The place was decent and the service was excellent. However, the food was underwhelming. I had the Pad Thai which is my standard bearer. It was sweeter than usual, and maybe it was just me since I know what real Thai food is supposed to taste like. In TX, y'all might like your Thai sweet just like your tea. read more

One of the best Thai restaurants in Reno. The food is always fresh and served hot! What the space lacks in modern ambiance, it makes up for with the quality of their food and affordable drinks. The team is always attentive and does their best to take care of you. read more

Thai Chili - Drunken Noodle with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Stopped in for lunch with the fam. They got us in and served us quick. This is a comfortable place and wasn't overly busy. They were very attentive and took good care of us. My wife loves Curry Puffs and was just talking about getting some last week so the timing could not have been better. They were good, with a golden crispy exterior and tasty filling. I then ordered the Salmon Panang Curry. The fishy was flakey and cooked well with a flavorful broth teaming with veg. My son had his favorite, Pad Thai, and my wife got some Green Curry with Chicken. Both of which were also very good. I had a Thai Iced Coffee that was just what I needed on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Overall this was a very positive experience that I was quite pleased about. read more

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This is such a quaint place! Had a craving for spring rolls before my performance at Good Luck McBeth theater. They were huge! And their peanut sauce is to die for! This made me want to have lunch there on my hour break. I had the whole place to myself and my waitress was just delightful! She made sure I had everything I needed and made conversation with me as it was a little bit slower than normal. The chicken pad Thai was delicious at medium heat. I will be back. Apt try to say I've been in the area for 6 years and hadn't tried the place until now. So glad I did! read more

I loved the spice level of my pad Thai with pork. They have a scale of 1 to 5, and I got a 3. I wish I got a 5 for more spice, but I wanted to play it safe. The service was so good and attentive. The food came out within 10 minutes of ordering. I recall seeing that if you pay with cash, the bill is cheaper which is really nice. read more

Thai Chili - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Reno, Nevada

No one waiting for tables. Restaurant had 3 tables full. Told us they couldnt serve us for 40 minutes because a large table was ahead of us. Thats NOT how you do business. Will not return. read more

Best Thai food ever! Absolutely perfect. Terrific flavors. The service is wonderful. Highly recommend. read more

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Great place of youre craving good Thai food. Freshly used ingredients and seafood. I decided to try their shrimp pad Thai noodles and it's a must. Fast service and great ambiance. read more

Thai Chili - Thai Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Really good Thai food that is pretty consistent. Pricing has gone way up, but as most places have also. Due to rent, cost increase, etc. I love the large parking lot, and the yellow curry is insane! Their hotness it truly hit or miss so, be prepared. read more

Are you getting the hankering for some good Thai food? Well, Thai Chili has easily become one of our favorites. Located in Midtown, this restaurant has been a staple for quite some time in Reno. We were feeling something different, so I opted for the cashew chicken (without shrimp) and my husband got the Pad Prig Sod with chicken, both were AMAZING! They come with a side of rice, no extra charge. I definitely preferred my cashew chicken dish more, and both dishes could have been more spicy (our preference), but it was delicious. We came in on a Sunday, and it was quite busy (always good!). The service was kind of slow, but nothing too crazy to bug out about. Regardless, the food is good, the restaurant is cozy, and overall it's a good time here. Side note: the pad Thai is indeed, delicious, but wanted to review on something that isn't a typical dish! read more

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We went here on a Sunday after lunch. You know most of the Thai restaurants are closed on Sunday to rest and for religion reasons. It was a delight coming back here in years. It was quiet afternoon, there was only one waitress doing everything. Pretty impressive! We ordered a thail eggplant (beef) basil, Chicken curry, beef larb, sticky rice, tofu for the appetizer. Unfortunately, they are out of their roti that day and we all ordered Thai iced teas. My only complain was the plate was still a little greasy but that is fixable. Everything was delicious, I forgot about this place that they have the best curries I ever had. The larb is a great surprise, I'm glad my friend ordered it. The place is clean, the furniture has a cute touch of Thai Culture, the music is not too loud great to hear my friends conversations . The waitress is so sweet and efficient and attentive to details. I will recommended this to anyone who visits Reno. read more

Thai Chili - left to right; thai eggplant beef basil, fried tofu ( appetizer) and the Larb Salad - Thai Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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It has been a hot minute since I have had Thai Chili but just as good as always! We came in for lunch and they sat us instantly and very quickly had our order. As our food flew out from the kitchen we sat and enjoyed conversation as well as the comfortable atmosphere. I saw Curry Puffs on the menu and I knew I had to have some. They were so delicious, pillow-y and flavorful! I also had the Chicken Green Curry, which was wonderful. My stepson had Pad Thai which I stole a couple of bites from, nice and bouncy noodles with wonderful sauce. And my husband had the Salmon Panang Curry which he loved too. All of the food was top notch and the Thai Tea, Thai Coffee and Ginger Tea was a perfect pairing. Thai Chili is back on the short list for luch! read more

I've been to Thai Chili for lunch twice now and the lunch specials cannot be beat. For $13-$15 dollars, you get either a soup or salad of the day, an appetizer of the day, and an entree. In my opinion, it's the best lunch deal in town! I've tried the Drunken Noodles and Yellow Curry so far. Neither of them are going to blow you away, but the food is good and satisfies any Thai food cravings you have at a reasonable price. The first time I went, the server seemed confused when I mentioned a spice level. She wrote down the spice level I asked for but my dish was not spicy at all. The second time, I was asked about the spice level and there were additional red pepper flakes in my dish. Both times I went, there was only one server so service was a bit slow, but that is to be expected when there is only one server. Regardless, the server was very nice and very friendly. I'll definitely be back to try more of Thai Chili's lunch specials! read more

Great lunch menu with so many options. The service was good and attentive. Ordered the eggplant with chicken lunch special and it was just the right amount of food. A small salad with lettuce, and cumber was very refreshing. The steamed rice was average, on the dry side and it appeared to me it was leftover from the day before. The restroom could have been cleaner. The area around the doorknob was dirty and the hand dryer didn't have much air coming out of it. Located in midtown. Restaurant has a parking lot with plenty of spaces. read more

Thai Chili - Salad comes with lunch specials. - Thai Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Great lunch option! The staff is also friendly, and very attentive to details, especially when you want to customize your order. I love their mango curry and I always change it to salmon instead of chicken. The reason for 4stars is the change to their curry puffs. It used to be a great appetizer and much bigger. Now you barely get any potato curry inside. Other than that, great food and place! read more

Thai Chili - Mango curry salmon - Thai Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Solid food and great prices. I brought my team in for a lunch to welcome anew team member and I was very happy with the price point! I'm team leader, not loaded! I had the red curry with tofu. The red curry had a nice heat level. I probably would ask for it to be spicier if I return. The tofu wasn't cooked but had been soaking in the curry and was an excellent conveyor of the flavorful curry. I like the crunch of the veggies but thought the bamboo detracted from the overall experience. I love that the lunch menu came with the curry puff!! Everyone on my team ordered a lunch item. The other folks wanted their veg a bit more cooked but that just their preference lol! I am still a bit hungry after the lunch portion but I'm sure the dinner portion would put me over the edge. Next time I might order and appetizer in addition to the lunch portion. The service was quick and efficient and I would come back to try some of the other menu options. You can never go wrong with larb! read more

Thai Chili - Red Curry Lunch - Thai Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Great food and always attentive service. Small location but good ambiance. I really enjoy their pad see iew.

Yelp reviews praised the curry, came to try and was not disappointed, had the mango curry thai spicy. Atmosphere was nice, quiet and a cool escape from the August heat. Staff was friendly, personable and interactive. read more

Although this restaurant has an awkward parking location, I was blown away by their delicious Drunken Noodles. Unintentionally, arrived 50 min before closing and they still seated us and quietly cleaned up around us-- So sorry about that. The restroom was clean with no complaints at all. I highly recommend Thai Lotus for authentic Thai cuisine and top-notch service! read more

Good service, yummy food. Spice level 2 out of 5 was a pleasant burn and not too intense. Got the Curry and Cheese puff. I will be back.

We were exploring Midtown when we walked past Thai Chili & I caught wiff of deliciousness from within & suddenly I felt hungry. I told the others it is time for lunch and Thai Chili will earn our $$ today. The girlfriend wanted cafe food but she got out voted. We agreed that it will be a meatless & low starch meal so vegetarian options only. The service was quick, friendly and very accommodating. The kitchen used less salt & less oil as requested and I appreciated that. Some restaurants have ignored that request but not Thai Chili. I have bookmarked this restaurant for future trips back to Reno. read more

This is always such a lovely Thai experience. The food is always lovely and affordable, with lots of options. The menu never disappoints, no matter what I try. Though my favorite is their Pad See Ew. The staff are always attentive and helpful in choosing a meal. There's also abundant seating. I've never had to wait long here! I even left a birthday card here by mistake and they held on to it for me until I could come back and grab it. I really appreciate this restaurant and how they go above and beyond for their customers. read more

Thai Chili - COMBINATION CASHEW WITH CHICKEN AND SHRIMP(PARTY TRAY) - Thai Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Having a late lunch and decided to stop here for the first time. Judging by how busy they are I can see why. The food is so looks and tastes yummy. We ordered family style starting with curry puffs, drunken fried rice with chicken, and yellow curry also with chicken. Food was served fast and the portions are huge. Definitely a great place to go to when your in the area. read more

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Try their brand new Thai iced tea flavored ice cream! It's very yummy not too sweet. I will be back read more

Thai Chili - Finished Thai iced tea ice cream - Thai Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This was the first place I ever had Thai food and I love it! The food tastes really good. They are always friendly! I usually order Togo but it's a cute place! They have good lunch specials... can't go wrong with this place. read more

Thai Chili - Combination Cashew Lunch - Thai Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Not sure how I've missed this place but it's really good. They've got a great online ordering system. Cute little restaurant but I got take out. Staff hooked it up with house made chili sauce and utensils. Get the tofu larb! Onion, cilantro, fried deliciousness. The panang has lots of veggies and a delicious peanut flavor. Wish I lived in Reno and had access to amazing Thai food all the time. read more

Thai Chili - Left is the larb tofu lettuce wrap. Right is the panang tofu curry. - Thai Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Friendly local establishment in the heart of MidTown with a welcoming decor of Thailand. Restaurant has lots of Knick knacks, but could use a thorough dusting and cleaning. Menu pays tribute to a few Asian cultures, but primarily Thai focused menu. The fresh Spring Rolls with peanut sauce is great. Curry and peanut sauce could be thicker. Yellow curry with chicken was a little watery and did not have a strong curry flavor. Thai BBQ does take extra time to prepare, but had little or no flavor without the sauce. Sauce is okay, but I wouldn't recommend this dish. read more

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Everything was wonderful. From the chi tea to the service. Food was delicious. Waitress is friendly and remembers your face and fav if you go there often. Always look forward to coming here. read more

Thai Chili - Chia tea is delicious! Service is really good. Nice people . - Thai Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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We ordered to have the food delivered to our hotel room. We both had pad Thai. I specifically requested chili sauce or chili flakes with the order. It came with none. In the pot I really lacks flavor there's no lemon or lime e to squeeze on it and it's just kind of bland. Also, there were no bean sprouts. Also, it took almost an hour and a half to get it to us . I guess that's another Thai restaurant in Reno to cross off our list. read more

Thai Chili - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Enjoyed a nice lunch today at Thai Chili. This is one of the few Thai restaurants that open on Sundays. Lucky for us everything was delicious. Fresh rolls were delicious. Pad Thai was spot on although it was missing eggs. Drunken noodles were tasty, panang curry was perfect, garlic chicken was enjoyed by most and thai ice tea was ok. More milk than the usual sweetened condensed milk style. The portions were generous and the food quickly delivered. We were served an order of tofu fresh rolls that we didn't order and were charged for it; wrong all the way around. If you serve something to a table incorrectly, it was the restaurant's mistake. The young lady who delivers the food is not the friendliest. The woman who took our order and checked in us was warmer and friendlier. By the time we left all the tables were full. I wish the restroom had more wattage in the lightbulbs; too dark! If I lived near by I would definitely return. read more

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I've been meaning to try this little spot in the heart of Midtown for so long, we finally got the opportunity to stop in for an early dinner. We love Thai food and eat it fairly often, so I feel like I always order the same staple dishes, but in this case works out well for comparison sake to other Thai restaurants. Service was quick and friendly, our food all came out relatively quickly. We were there at 5 o'clock on Wednesday, so there was not a full house, but still nice to have everything delivered quickly to the table. The Thai iced tea were sweet and yummy, the red tea did not taste like it was freshly brewed, but they come in large glasses and were yummy anyway. Pad Thai was delicious and nice and fresh. I love that they sprinkle the peanut to one side and have the fresh crisp and cold bean sprouts on the other side. Even if you came during a busier time you would be able to tell that this did not sit under a heat lamp for a while by the crispiness of those sprouts. The Tom ka soup was good, but the broth did not have a ton of flavor. Also, they leave the Lemon grass and ginger in the broth once it is plated. Well both of these ingredients add a ton of amazing flavor, they are too tough to actually eat so you end up picking around them or fishing at all out of the big bowl. There are two kinds of mushrooms, two kinds of onion, and shrimp with the tail on. I loved the mushrooms, onion was a bit overkill, and I hate fishing around in soup to peel tails. Next, the spicy summer. This was my favorite dish hands-down. It was served with rice and had a delicious spicy green sauce and tons of veggies! Another dish that you can tell is very fresh because the veggies are not soggy, most of them still have a nice crispy bite to them. The spice level was perfect and the dish was delicious. The golden chicken is basically a Thai version of orange chicken. The pieces were cut small enough and fried in the orange sauce very well, so they were nice and crispy on the outside, not a thick breading like you would find with Chinese food. While a bit oily, this was also a delicious one that I would come back for. And of course, you cannot have Thai food without spring rolls. These ones were gigantic! They are stuffed with lots of crisp fresh veggies and two shrimp per roll. The peanut sauce is mixed with some red chili and served warm (my favorite way!) I hate writing negative feedback on reviews, so I will just say that while we did bring something to their attention, the way they responded is how I judge a restaurant. No restaurant is perfect, and mistakes happen, but the way you solve a problem says a lot about you and your business. The dish was replaced immediately and apologies were made. I appreciate the sincerity and quick action to remedy the situation. read more

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Excellent Thai food! Everything is tasty and ready quick. Favorite Thai in Reno!!!!!!

Our family loves Thai Chile. Food is reasonably priced and fresh with artfully cut vegetables adorning some fishes. The woman that work there were all Thai which gives it an authentic vibe. read more