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    Thai E-San

    4.4 (1k reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Michael B.

    This was good good food! The egg rolls were the best my wife and I had ever had. The curry was good, though my only minor critique would be that the temperature was a bit much so that it took awhile to cool off before we could appreciate our masaman and pineapple/green curries full flavor. The service was prompt and friendly. You got a sense that people there in this Thursday night had been there for years. The bathrooms were very clean. The artwork on the walls was beautiful. This is a must go spot!

    House Pad Thai
    Chris A.

    I really don't have many words on this restaurant because it's that good. Every time I've been here, the experience is exceptional, the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, and the food is incredible. I had my favorite Thai place back home in Los Angeles, but im pretty sure this is my new spot in Phoenix. My meal was, and continues to be, Fried Tofu appetizer, House Pad Thai, and a Thai Iced Tea. That combo, for me, is absolutely perfect. The perfect amount of food, with such a wonderful assortment of flavors, makes for the most enjoyable dining experience.

    Larb Salad- chicken
    Stephen L.

    Came here for dinner one night and became one of my favorite Thai restaurants here in Phoenix. Originally I would go to Chanpen and Glai Baan, but would recommend this place for quality, taste, and price. Pad Thai- 5/5: has the perfect balance of sweet and savory for the rice noodles. Pad see ew-5/5 - a stir fried noodle dish with your choice of meat cooked with soy sauce. Green curry- 4- the coconut sauce was a little watery to my liking, maybe some corn starch to thicken the sauce, but still flavorful Crispy chicken with spicy cream sauce- 3.5/5- this was like their version of orange chicken, good, but something I can pass to try another dish. In terms of their ambiance and service, I would rate them 5/5 as well. Definitely coming back

    Sabrina H.

    What I ordered : Sapparo Hot sake Entrees: Thai egg rolls Pork royal yellow curry I've been coming here for five years and I still think it is the best place for Curry in Arizona. I've had around 15 places and still nothing compares to the curry here all the vegetables are always soft as heck and the curry itself so flavorful it's addicting I believe the only downside is sometimes the rice is overcooked and it's mushy as well as it does get pretty hot in here so it makes it pretty miserable to eat, sometimes especially in the really peak high temp days I always recommend food to my friends it's so well-made

    Pad See Ew with beef
    Amy R.

    This place is sooooo good! My gf and I tried it out as a last min Thai food craving . The inside is super cute and the parking is a bit small but I believe there is more parking in the back. Service was also very nice and quick! The pad see ew with beef... delicious!!!! 10/10 We also got the coconut soup with chicken and also 10/10. I highly recommend trying this hidden gem!

    Fresh Spring Rolls
    Shannon L.

    The food is excellent. Service Phenomenal. Today was the house Pad Thai. Fresh shrimp rolls luv with the Thai fish sauce. Thai ice tea with coconut milk excellent. I gave 4 stars because the charge for soda water same price as a soda. I'm seen a few restaurants do this lately but normally they tell you. Soda water from the machine has been free at most restaurants. I now will ask because I've been to a few lately that are doing this it's simply carbonated water and charging now price of a soda. Still recommend as a solid restaurant.

    chicken Pad Thai
    Ekta P.

    my favorite thai spot in all of phoenix. take out or dine in, their quality is the best and they get the spice levels and consistency perfect. generous portions too. we love the staff here. they remember us every time we come in. my comfort spot

    Royal yellow curry with tofu
    Bree P.

    If I could go to Thai e-san every day I would! I cannot recommend this place enough. Every time I have a friend or family member visit, this is a necessary spot I have to take them. The workers are so kind and very personable. Rex has been my server multiple occasions and is so kind and funny. The food is always consistently good and never disappoints. I have tried the yellow curry, green curry, pad Thai, red curry, and the Pa naeg curry. All of them are delicious with very different flavors. The yellow curry is my favorite and a fan favorite among the many people I have brought here. This place feels like a hole in the hall find and doesn't feel like a big cooperate franchise which I love. Service, food, vibes, staff, are all excellent - never misses!

    Thai egg rolls is a must!
    Meg M.

    We ordered take out and it was delish. Highly recommend. Flavorful, fresh & delicious. Thank you, Thai E San for your delectable food.

    Pa Naeng Curry
    Natalie A.

    I visited Thai E-San tonight for the first time, encouraged based on other Yelp recommendations. This place exceeded my expectations! The service was friendly and prompt. I hung out and enjoyed some cocktails in a comfy booth with great low/medium-lighting while I decided on what to order. The cocktails (I had the pink one, the lychee-tini, and the spicy mango rum one - that one was my favorite! Excellent flavors, not too sweet, and a little spice.) were creative, balanced, and delicious! For dinner I had the panang curry (3-star spice) and added scallops. It was the best I have had in Phoenix!! I will absolutely return!!

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    It was super slow, we were the only people inside the restaurant but the service and food were still great!

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    Food is amazing and delicious. Great fast service always polite, and such a relaxed environment. 5 stars

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    Ugh they raised their prices. It was already too expensive. Not worth it anymore this was my favorite spot too

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    Food was good, but overpriced for the portion that you actually get. Place was clean. Maybe it was because it was a to go order.

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    The food was delicious and the server was very helpful with ordering gluten free food.

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