Something new! They have updated their to-go containers! The pad Thai now comes in a plastic box vs styrofoam which helps keep everything in (no sauce spillage!). Unfortunately, like everywhere and everything else, they've had to slim portions down just a little. If you add an appetizer you will still get two meals out of it, or you should lol. I'm not upset about the portion change it really is barely noticeable and I can't blame them. Rent on that corner has to be ridiculous. Have I mentioned how fresh the bean sprouts are? They've got to grow them or something bc they are so fresh and crisp!! read more

Fab place for carry out! I had the pad thai and crab rangoons delivered for a night in. I ordered a 2 on the thai spice which was perfect for me. It was still hot (but did not look hot). If you don't like any heat, get a 0 as 2 was decently hot but perf for me. read more

Without a doubt, this is the best Thai restaurant in Cincinnati! The charming mom-and-pop atmosphere really makes it feel like you're enjoying a meal at your Thai aunt's house. You absolutely have to try their holy basil with fried egg and crab cheese; it's amazing! Trust me on this: I've been to Thailand before, and their holy basil dish actually contains holy basil. In most other places, they often substitute Thai basil instead. This is the most authentic Pad Kra Pao you can find outside of Thailand. read more

One of my favorite hole in the walls. Authentic Thai food and carry out only. Worth the trip

After 20 years of eating here, it's nearly the same place and I order almost the same thing every time. You should definitely get food here!! This is a perfect spot to get some authentic dishes at a reasonable price. It's on the UC campus with a small fenced-in metered parking lot next to it. The Thai ladies working here are always the best! Check the specials on the board. The 3 flavor tofu went from $8.00 to $11.50 in 20 years...seems reasonable. It's an amazing dish with great flavors and plenty of tofu. I like the tomato wedges in it. The sweet helps cut the spicy. The spring rolls are small, but fresh. For your dish, they ask 1-10 on spice level. I get a 6 and it's fairly spicy. read more

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Food was amazing definitely a place to try the fried bananas oouuu I can't wait to go back

Hidden gem with awesome food. I get the Pad Thai. The owner is a super nice guy. Highly recommend if you're looking for an affordable high-quality meal. read more

Amazing food and friendly service! This place is a hidden gem of Cincinnati. It's one of those mom and pop's place. You won't be disappointed! read more

Thai Express - Their special items - A whiteboard menu displays handwritten descriptions of Thai dishes, including a special eggplant dish, Khao Soi, and fried banana. The board features different colors of ink for dish names and descriptions, with prices listed next to each item. The background includes a yellow wall and a wooden frame around the board, indicating it is part of a restaurant or food stall setting. - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The customizable spice made me very grateful! Level 2 and 3 were perfectly delicious for us, who do not have mouths of steel. They do mostly carry out business (DoorDash, grub hub, Uber eats) because there are only 5 seats and the interior is not beautified. Friendly staff speaking fluent English. Authentic Thai cook staff. A local said it was the best Thai place in Cincy. We're from out of town but we'll be back! read more

Thai Express - Interior - The image shows the interior of a small restaurant kitchen with multiple staff members preparing food. A woman in a gray hoodie stands at the counter, while a man in a cap is behind the cooking area. The kitchen has a yellow counter, stainless steel appliances, and various supplies on the counter. The ceiling has fluorescent lighting, and the walls include fire extinguishers and safety notices. - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is not Thai food. It's not good. I was so excited to try it. Got the Thai fried rice, the Thai beef jerky, and the chicken soup. I've had better from a no name Chinese buffet in the 90's. So very disappointing. It's bad. read more

Visited good ol Clifton to see a friend in UC and grabbed lunch at our fav place near campus. As usual, this is a takeout place. There's negligible seating arrangement and it's not a dine in experience at all. My friend got Green Thai curry with chicken and I got the Honey Basil Stir fry with fried egg. It took about 15 minutes for our orders to be ready. My friend enjoyed his curry. He found it wholesome, flavorful and delicious. His exact words. My dish was tasty as well. The honey and basil combination was interesting to venture into. The quantity that these guys give really last for two meals. My order costed $13 and I'd call it fair for the quality and quantity both. read more

Thai Express - The image shows a takeout container with a plate of food featuring a fried egg on a bed of white rice. Behind the rice, there is a stir-fry mixture of mushrooms, onions, and tofu, likely seasoned with Thai basil and spices. The food is labeled 'Holy Basil Stir Fry,' indicating a Thai-inspired dish. The container is open, revealing the meal inside. - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The best Thai food in the city. Not even close. All that Pad Grapow you've been eating elsewhere doesn't even have Holy Basil in it.

Mom and Pop Thai food. Not much seating, so you gotta do takeout. If you like Thai food, you'll love this place!

The hole in the wall exteriors often lead to the BEST food! Well worth the fight to find parking for their pad thai alone. Level 3 is good for most with enough heat but not a burn. Lots of vegetarian options! We are transplants from Seattle and we're skeptical that we could find great Thai food - we found it here! Call ahead for quick takeout. Very limited seating inside. read more

Thai Express - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

You walk in and immediately I'm reminded of a homey kitchen. It's purely a take out place and they are super fast. It's cheap Thai food made by Thai aunties in the kitchen. It fast, easy, and delicious. The fried rice is my personal favorite but the pad thai is extremely popular for a good reason. read more

SO SAD (Closed on Sundays!) Guess I'll just have to come back during the week. Best Pad Thai in either Cincinnati or Placerville, CA! read more

Thai Express - Best Pad Thai in THE COUNTRY! - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I'm interested in Thai cuisine. I ordered online, where it had decent reviews. So I ordered a Holy Basil stir fry with shrimp, as well as spring rolls. Maybe I got someone elses order, but it was awful. There was no basil or shrimp in it--just a pile of mushrooms and chicken--in fact, two huge lumps of limp, undercooked chicken skin. I paid through the nose for it--in excess of $80 for 3 orders of this stuff. It was disgusting. read more

owners are incredibly nice, and the food is authentic coming from someone who has been to thailand. very delicious and i will be back again

Speedy and friendly, this is the place to come get your fix for Thai food. Call to order ahead and make sure you allocate time for parking as you might need to circle the block a few times to find a spot. This is great for college students on a budget. The place is open with two tables in the front where you can eat in on the fly. This is a very casual spot where you can make friends with the cooks and owners. read more

Thai Express - A variety of drinks for sale in fridge - Two cans of drinks are positioned on a wooden table. The left can is Sanpellegrino Aranciata, a sparkling orange beverage with a yellow and blue label featuring illustrations of oranges. The right can is roasted coconut juice with a white label displaying images of green and brown coconuts. The background shows a blurred indoor setting, possibly a store or restaurant, with people and equipment visible. - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This might be a 'hole in the wall' but don't pass it up if you enjoy Thai food! We phoned in an order of crab Rangoon and Pad Thai with chicken. The crab Rangoon was finishing frying as we walked in and the Pad Thai was ready. Both were good. However the Pad Thai was absolutely delicious. Probably one of the best I've had in the Cincy area recently. Price is reasonable. There is no indoor or outdoor dining, just take out. read more

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I picked up some Chicken Pad Thai today and it was the best Pad Thai I have ever had. I ordered it at a medium spice level but it was spicier than any medium I've ever had before. I guess I should have ordered mild. That would have been perfection. Tbat was my bad though, i still recognize how amazing the flavor is, and still loved it. I ordered Chicken Satay as well. It was good but not my favorite. The salad It came with was delicious though. My sister got the sweet basil stir fry. She said it was good but too spicy. So, I recommend getting a level less spicy than you would get at other restaurants. The price is good and they give you a lot. I definitely recommend it. The only bad thing is lack of parking. read more

Thai Express - Chicken Pad Thai. I was stuck in traffic and had to reheat it when I got home so it isn't in its original container. - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Ordering over the phone proved to be a tad difficult initially but I can't speak more highly of my customer service upon pick up. The lady who checked me out was very nice, outgoing, and apologized for any confusion when I had called. Overall, we ordered the chicken pad Thai, black pepper garlic store fry with beef, and massaman curry. All were very good! I'd certainly order again from this spot but do note they mostly do take out. read more

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Great consistent Thai food. The family that owns, cooks, and runs the restaurant is so friendly and welcoming. Despite not being on any of the big food delivery apps, they are well worth driving or walking to and picking up yourself. If they did deliver you would never get to meet them and that would be a shame! read more

Unbelievably good Thai food! I literally cannot describe this place in any other way besides, absolutely amazing! Watch out though, their spice levels are no joke! read more

I ordered this food as takeout and i was not impressed. Im in town on a work trip and decided to order after seeing so many positive reviews, but it lacks in flavor. Im from California and this wasnt as good as what i get over there, so it may just be a difference in taste but thats just my opinion! I also thought it was odd they didnt offer sides of chili paste or the different spicy condiments im used to. That shouldve been the first red flag read more

Thai Express is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in Clifton, everybody deserves to know about it and try this place. Best Thai food in Cincinnati for sure. read more

Thai Express - Outside - The image shows the exterior of a small Thai restaurant with a brick facade and large glass window. A sign above the entrance displays Thai script, a phone number (651-9000), and a silhouette of Thailand. The window has a neon - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Went to location for a carry out order. I called it in and was told 20 minutes. When I got there, the order hadn't been started. It's a small space that doesn't hold many but clearly popular. I ordered two fried rice with low spice. He cooked the food while there. When I tried the rice it was definitely more spicy than my request. The peppers were clearly visible and took away from the flavor of the rice. I didn't enjoy it as much as I would have, had there been less pepper. It was good and flavorful. I would return but would not get peppers in my food. I want to enjoy the taste and flavor of the meal. Staff was nice and clearly from the customers that they have a following. read more

It's a small order at the counter and either stand at the table or wait outside type of restaurant. These kind usually have some bomb food if you ask me. I wouldn't lie to you! THEY DO! The best Mango Salad in the Queen City hails here. It's always my go to. But everything on the menu is delicious. I wish I can work here for food! read more

Thai Express - Mango Salad with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We are from Los Angeles and wanted to look for authentic Thai food, and they have it! Thai fried rice and basil chicken were delicious! If we are ever back to Cincinnati this will be our go to Thai restaurant! read more

Eaten more meals here than any other restaurant. Amazing to so good and amazing people. Don't miss Thai express!

I got the wrong order and I wasn't even pressed, it was so delicious. To be fair, we decided to order from Thai Express at the worst most possible time, UC homecoming at 7pm. The place was extremely packed. We ordered a pad see ew, green curry and crab rangoons. we got a pad thai instead of pad see ew, but it was extremely delicious. I was a big fan of the spice level (I still didn't think it was as spicy as it could have been), but my partner thought it was a good level. If you're not a huge fan of spice, I would recommend asking for a lower spice level. The green curry was a nice level of spice too and just the right amount of flavor. I was also a big fan of the crab rangoons as well. Everything was well balanced. I can't wait to come back, hopefully, at a time when they are much less busy! read more

After working an OT shift at work I called in an order to this little spot. A coworker recommended. The staff were all so kind and friendly and helpful. They recommend items to try on my next visit, even circling them on a menu for me. I ordered chicken spring rolls and holy basil stir fry. I ate the spring rolls within 5 minutes of opening the bag. I have no picture to share as I ate them literally driving down the hill. They were small but absolutely delicious. I should have ordered 10! The stir fry was not the most flavorful. Let me say I've never had this dish anywhere before so I may not be a good judge. I will for sure return and try a different dish with my spring rolls. read more

Another Yelper's review made me realize that I have yet to review Thai Express. Thai Express is the real deal. Authentic Thai food with customizable spice levels. The Thai beef jerky is interesting. It is beef jerky made by frying rather than drying. This means just like all the other food, it is made to order. It can be a little on the greasy side, but otherwise good. Spring rolls have remained crisp even in the time it takes to get them home. We have tried a number of noodle dishes and curries. All of the dishes have been fresh. Vegetables maintain a bit of crispness. We have never had them be overcooked. Many of the dishes include white rice. Food is always full of flavor. It is hard to beat the quality and quantity for the price. Customer service is as great as the food. The woman we spoke to on our first visit gave recomendations based on the level of spice we liked. When my husband said he wanted a dish as hot as they could make it the woman got excited. She said she would have them make the dish the way she likes it made. My husband was not disappointed. My mouth on the other hand was on fire. They do not joke around when it comes to spice. Food is consistently fresh, and plentiful. We have yet to dislike anything we have tried. read more

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Always love Thai express. Getting the chicken pad Thai every Friday is the highlight of me week. It is fast service and wonderful full. No parking so plan to just put your hazards on, jump in and grab your to go order read more

Pad Thai was very sweet and too heavy on the sauce for my taste (even when ordering a 6/10 on spice). Quick and affordable though. Only a couple small tables inside; definitely intended for carry out. read more

I'm Thai and I can't live without Thai food. I mostly cook my own food but I suck at making padthai. So I love browsing around for it. I found this restaurant and wanted to give it a try. Turns out it is really great. Their Padthai test so authentic. Test just like home. Best in Cincy. No ridiculous stuff like broccoli or baby corn or whatever. By far love love love Ps. Love it even more because they give me extra bean sprouts and cucumbers every time. read more

Thai Express - Padthai - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

They have gluten free options! I can't say that I'd trust that no cross-contamination is happening (I don't think they specifically clean the wok between sauces), but they do make an effort to highlight which dishes can be made without gluten. If you're not super gluten-sensitive it's a safe enough bet. They have two tables inside to eat, but Thai Express is mostly a place for carry out/pickup. They certainly live up to their name: I came in without ordering ahead and was impressed that the food was still ready in under 10 minutes. There's parking in the Willkommen Clifton lot next door (bring change) or on a nice night like tonight you can carry to eat on UC's campus. read more

Thai Express - Food to go! - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Definitely the best thai I've had in Cincinnati so far. Mom is from Bangkok and I'm used to authentic spicy thai. Can't wait to go again! read more

Thai Express - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Not sure if I've been eating un-authentic thai food my whole life, but was pretty disappointed when I ordered Pad See Ew with chicken and it was made with pad thai noodles. Pad see ew is just not the same without the flat thick noodles. It also didn't have the sweeter flavor I am used to. My boyfriend got the Pad Thai and he said that it did not disappoint! He also had Drunkard's Noodles, which was just OK. The thai tea was average, a little on the sweet side and not that milky. We're from LA and frequent a few restaurants in Thai Town there, so that's where our definition of Thai food is coming from. Everyone who works here is super friendly and patient! The lady at the register kept apologizing for the long wait, but I mean, what else can one expect when visiting the best Thai restaurant in Cincinnati!? It was super nice of her to constantly check in on us, but definitely not necessary, since she had a million other things to do. Good for takeout since there's only two tables. It got crowded inside with people just waiting for carryout. If you're going during prime dinner time, I'd call in ahead of time! When ordering, you can choose a spice level from 1-10. I listened to the yelp reviews that said choosing spice level 3 was already intense, so I got 2... was sad to find that it wasn't spicy at all! My boyfriend got a 7 and that wasn't too bad either, but the spice built up as he continued eating. But we love spicy food so take this with a grain of salt! Also, portions are huge, so that's definitely a big plus. You and a friend can get different entrees and share, so you can try more of their menu :) read more

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Yummy food - great portions - good value. More of a take out not a eat in place. Pad Thai had great flavor.