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    Thai Esarn

    4.2 (142 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Desserts, Salad
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
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    Good for kids

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    Chicken Pad Thai
    Josh T.

    We got take out from here this last week and were super impressed with the flavor, portions and options Thai Esarn presented with. It's a smaller interior if you decide to dine in, but was very clean and organized when I went in to pick up our food. We decided to try their appetizer combo, the Pad Thai and the Crispy Chicken entree. The appetizer combo was a great mix of sweet and savory flavors but my favorite was definitely the dumplings with the side of sweet chili sauce. Delicious flavor pairings! The crispy chicken was a perfect mix of sweet and tangy with a mild spice (I chose a 2 or 3). As others have said already, this Pad Thai was one of the best I've ever had! It had a more peanut flavor than others I've tried which I loved. To note, we also got this one in a mild spice. I may have found my new favorite Thai restaurant after trying Thai Esarn. So happy we stopped by!

    Bangkok (Red Curry) chicken
    Jana J.

    Had a great meal here at an almost empty restaurant on a Monday night. There were plenty of to go orders which did not surprise me since it is a true hole in the wall--amazing food and a more rustic environment! The red curry was great--plenty of flavor, and a lot of chicken/veggies! The portion was huge and so good that I finished most of it! I ordered a spicy level 4, and wish I would have gone with 6. It was much sweeter than I anticipated--likely due to the coconut milk. The chicken was great, and so were the peppers, bean sprouts, and bamboo shoots in the bowl. I would definitely order this again, but get it spicier!

    Peanut Butter Chicken
    Julia Y.

    My family and I love to frequent Omaha Thai restaurants. With a craving for Pad Thai, my family decided to stop in here. The service was friendly, and the food took no time at all, even though it was a Saturday! They had a plethora or Take out Orders instead, but we definitely had priority for the eat in space, there was only one other table! The server answered our questions patiently, recommending spice levels for our tolerance (we like to think we are tough, but we stick to a 5/10 lol) The pad Thai was perfect. I hadn't ordered it in years, but this hit the spot perfectly. My mom had the chicken, and got the same spice as me, and said that it was a bit too spicy for her, but with a few lime wedges added to my own, I thought that it was perfect. The noodles were well coated with sauce, without being too wet or soggy, and there was a generous amount of tofu in the dish. For appetizers, the spring rolls and crab rangoon was great, as expected! Crispy, hot, and promptly served. The crab rangoon filling was a bit softer/runnier than I expected, but with a crispy outside to soak it up, satisfactory. I recommend stopping by this little Thai joint, you can expect quick and kind service with some great flavors.

    Pad Thai
    Thea T.

    Everything is extremely salty. I ordered with DD and there was no option to note for the chef to not add salt. Pad Thai, very flavorful, very, super sweet, tangy, salty. Green curry is not even green in color. Egg soup is salt water with egg. Everything comes with bell Pepper and no option to note for no bell pepper.

    Pad Thai
    Tianna F.

    Food was all amazing from the appetizers to the entrees. Came on a rainy day and was craving ramen and it was very good (on the sweeter side). Pad Thai was also one of the best I have had. Also the fortune cookies- so good!

    Red curry vegetable combo with chicken
    Crystal M.

    Service is amazing Very nice vibe Seat yourself Food is excellent I am a Thai food fanatic My Thai curry red combination could feed three people with extra rice. Very nice flavor I got spice level 2 since I am not sure of how hot the next levels are. I wish I found this place last week.

    Drunken noodles
    Tope B.

    We enjoyed our experience here. The restaurant is small, cozy, and clean. Our server was quick and attentive and food came fairly quickly. The drink menu is simple but has all the basics to accompany a meal. We enjoyed the food. The yellow curry was very flavorful and the portion was quite large! The crispy chicken had a nice flavor as well and had a good texture to the chicken without being dry. The drunken noodles were good but not my favorite. The appetizers were also just okay. We ordered the shrimp tempura, spring rolls, and crab rangoon. They were good but nothing out of this world.,The crab rangoon tasted like they were made with sweet condensed milk which I did not prefer. Overall the food was good and we would come back.

    Shrimp fried rice
    Bobbi Jo M.

    We ordered the egg rolls, drunken noodles and Thai tea. Everything was delicious. Prices were reasonable, service was great

    a table full of food and drinks
    Sonia M.

    To be honest I wasn't expecting much even though my husband loves this place. We decided to go for a couples night with my fellow yelper Candace and her Hubby. We sat at a booth, and were given menus very quickly, while being asked for drinks. Josh ended up being our waiter and server, he was excellent at explaining the heat levels that you can order for the food. He was also very detailed in letting us know what we are ordering, and the different kind of sauces that came with. I was a little disappointed since they didn't have beef jerky, but they had a lot of other choices. I was super hungry and wanted it all but we started with the appetizer tray. I decided to go with the crispy chicken and plum sauce and Hubby got the pineapple fried rice with added beef. I have been looking everywhere for a really good combination fried rice and this is it. The flavor was amazing. I no longer have to make my own fried rice. I will be coming here. Combination fried rice is a family favorite. The appetizers were all delicious. My chicken, rice and broccoli were just as good. I asked for the plum sauce on the side and some of their peanut sauce. I poured it on half of my food and it was Mm Mm Good. The Hubby and I couldn't keep our chopsticks to ourselves. Needless to say you have to try it yourself. Oh yeah, the appetizers were so good. I didn't get any pictures of our actual entrées.

    Chicken wings
    Josh N.

    I stopped in for a quick lunch. The staff was friendly and efficient. The décor is nice and tranquil. Pretty chill relaxing Thai ambiance. The food was very flavorful and being a little spice adverse I went for a 2 and really felt no spice at all so maybe next time I'll go for a 3 or 4. The wings weren't my favorite but the pad Thai was fantastic, very flavorful. I highly recommend. I'm looking forward to coming back trying some more of the menu. They also served some dough rings and mini rolls that I didn't realize came with the meal. Very tasty.

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    The curry, fisherman soup, it is all perfect. Get all varieties of curry, red, yellow, and also the pad Thai is excellent.

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    This was our first time trying this restaurant and it was amazing. It was fun to try something new and this hit the spot. We will be back!

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    Pad Thai was so so so good! One of the best in Omaha. I got a level 3 and will be going up to the 4 next time.

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    Small restaurant. They are always rude when I get my order. Takes a long time. Flavor is good, but too slow.

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