I used to go to Malinee's when she was located in Oshawa. She had mentioned that she was looking to…read moremove to Ajax and I'd held out hope because it wouldn't be as far to go for her amazing Mussaman Curry. During Covid I noticed that she was no longer open so I assumed she'd fallen victim to the times we were in. Then one day, Yelp decided to send me a notification asking if I was looking for good Thai in my area. I figured I scroll through their suggestions and to my surprise and delight, up popped Malinee's! I wasted no time and hurried in to order her Mussaman Curry. It was as amazing as I remembered it. My husband went with the Chicken with Cashews. Both were delicious and I left with a happy belly. I was so happy that I could even look over some of the cleanliness issues I noticed. It was only a few weeks later when I went again. I went with the Mussaman Curry again but this time, my husband opted for the Beef Pa-Neng Curry. I was somewhat confused by what we were presented with. My Mussaman curry was watery and not as flavourful as it normally is. I'm used to this dish being thick, creamy and hearty but this was lack-lustre. I think the most disappointing thing was that the vegetables in both dishes appeared to have freezer burn and were just store-bought bagged frozen mixed vegetables. Most of the beans were completely inedible. It was very disappointing. Between the inconsistency in food quality and the lack of cleanliness gives me pause. It's such a shame because her Mussaman curry is normally on point but I'm not sure if I'll be back.

I had the pleasure of trying for the first time Malinee's Thai House in Ajax…read more They relocated from Oshawa to Ajax now from what I learned from the owner The place is good for dine in and take out I chose to do take out tonight I ordered the chicken pad Thai, cashew chicken, chicken satay skewers, and fried dumplings The food was absolutely amazing and delicious My wife loved the cashew chicken which comes with a side of the sticky rice .... The pad Thai was super super yummy Probably one of the best I have tried in a long time The skewers were nice with the peanut sauce and the dumplings had chicken in them and came with a nice sweet Thai sauce The owner/cook was so friendly and super nice Price was super reasonable and portions were good I used to get my Thai food in Scarborough but now that I have found this gem of a Thai restaurant in Durham, I will certainly be going back for more

Beautiful decor, attentive staff, delicious food!…read more I came with an associate for late lunch after a workshop. The staff were phenomenal. Made sure allergies and preferences were accounted for. When I was moving some black sesame on the mango sticky rice for a photo, they even came rushing over to make sure I didn't find anything unsavory in my dish. We all had a chuckle.

We came here for Easter sunday lunch. The restaurant has a nice modern and clean decor…read more We made a reservation in advance but there were some available tables when we arrived. We all ordered one dish and the prices range from $18 - $28 depending on the protein. I tried the Pad garlic pepper beef $21. I was very surprised to find out steamed rice (extra $3) is not served with your entree. My wife ordered the Thai basil chicken and mother-in-law had the chicken green curry. Overall the food portion is decent and flavours are alright. The thai ice tea was good as well. In terms of dining experience, we had to follow up several times to get our take out order and containers. I know this restaurant recently opened about 2 months ago so there's room for improvement. In terms of larger groups of 6 people or more the menu indicates a mandatory gratuity of 18%. I am not a fan of the mandatory gratuity and should be left to the client. If you're looking for some Thai cuisine with good portions and depth of flavours, then this place might be for you. Some may find this place on the pricier side.

Hot Mama once more spoiled me rotten by modifying her menu special for me! The restaurant is so…read moreclean it is always such a welcoming environment to be in. I absolutely love to come here and will return for sure simply because she is so kind and remembers everyone. It is clear from every customer who enters her establishment how much she cares, everyone remembers her and is a long standing customer. I will be returning for years to come

Stopped in for a quick lunch on a weekday and we just beat the lunch rush! This is a small place…read morerun by 2-3 people, manning both kitchen and the hall so patience is key when you're here during peak lunch hours. Steady stream of pick up and takeout orders seem to pile up quickly. We ordered spring rolls, Panang beef curry and Thai chicken noodle soup for lunch and packed a shrimp green curry and rad na for dinner later. The panang beef curry was choke full of veggies and large slices of beef enrobed in fairly mild red curry with a side of rice. This was delicious and definitely will order again. Thai chicken noodle soup arrived with fried garlic bits and a very flavourful darker broth (guessing due to the cow/pig blood & dark soy sauce used) which seemed small when I received it but it was definitely enough food at lunch. Everything about this noodle soup was superb! It was a pleasant surprise to come back in such a long time to an improved food experience. I'll be back for more for sure!

I have been to some of the top Thai restaurants in the city and enjoyed some great tasting food,…read moreincluding dishes prepared by an Iron Chef. This meal, from Thai One on in Pickering, can't compare to those flavours but it actually wasn't bad. We had a variety of dishes, including Pad Thai noodles, Red Curry Chicken, Garlic Shrimp, Mango Salad, and more. This meal was better than I had anticipated. Maybe I'll drop by for one of their lunch specials...

Im super confused . I used to not be a fan of Thai until recently that I discovered Tom yum soup &…read moreTom Kha soup & Mango sticky rice. Ive been ordering it from different places downtown and it has been lovely every single time. Tonight I was looking for somewhere open past 11 in North york and this place was the only option with these soups but was 4.2 star.. i decided to trust it anyway.. not impressed. The soup was very watery, very salty, not that deep tom yum flavour it should have . Its like a salty watered down version & the shrimp is usually jumbo but this place serves crap shrimp. It consisted of only CARROTS and shrimp. The mango sticky rice ?????? Im not sure if this is a different authentic way to make it but i have never seen this before ? Photos are included . It didnt taste bad but this wasnt what i was craving. The mango & (brown) rice was all cooked and mixed together? Im so lost . You cant just change up popular authentic dishes was not what i was expecting to receive as comfort food late night

On this visit, I had the Chili Chicken, served with a spring roll and rice. It was a generous…read moreserving of chicken, and a decent sized spring roll, but I would have preferred a bit more rice to balance the meal. It tasted pretty good but with nearby Hakka restaurants serving similar dishes for a lower price, it's not such a great deal. I'll be back for my favourite dish here, Thai Spicy Noodles, with chicken or beef.

Thank you. Thank…read moreyou for your fabulously delicious food. Thank you for adapting so quickly during this pandemic. Thank you for keeping us feed well, not only during this difficult time but over the years. Thank you for providing every celebratory dinner we've had in isolation. Thank you for being consistent and reliable. Thank you for your service to our community. Thank you.

My 2 kids and I drove all the way from markham for this wonderful place. we love their garlic fish…read more The owner was gracious and provided delicious appetizers on the house. Warm and cozy. We'd love to be back :)

Pho Saigon has been around in Pickering for a very long time. I've been there many times since it's…read moreclose to home. They recently offered complimentary pho on October 22nd and, of course, I had to take advantage of the offer. I had their beef pho along with their Thai spring rolls. It was all good, with nice flavours. The spring rolls had a great crispy texture. Good meal!

Since my spring roll purchase last month, we wanted to make another return. The review this time is…read moremixed, here's the reason: Tasty pho, good spring rolls. Tofu fresh roll is ridiculous with super small piece of tofu. The pho broth is tasty. The spring rolls is good. The pickled carrot/radish is not as good as other places, but considering it is mostly just a garnish (even though I eat it), it's acceptable, I guess. Grilled chicken vermicelli is delicious. The tofu fresh roll is a complete waste of money. Two thick rolls thats filled with noodles, some veg, and a small piece of tofu that's as long as, but HALF as thick as my thumb (about 2inches long, 3/4inch wide, 1/2cm thick), is not worth $10. It's just tofu, it's not steak, either put more tofu or lower the price, because that is ridiculous. Including pic of the tofu fresh roll cut to show the size of the tofu thats actually hidden under all the noodles until I pull it out to the front. When we went in, the whole place smelled like cleaning solution. Not a very appetitizing smell at all. We got the food to go.

Good food and great service!…read more Came here on a Friday for lunch and it wasn't too busy. There was a lot of seating available. We were happy to find the sushi to be very fresh and not made with too much rice. There was also some sashimi available on the lunch menu, which was great! Hot tea is also an included beverage. We did find the eel avocado rolls to be a little bit too sweet because of the sauce. They had a good variety of dishes and the food came out really quickly. Service was excellent. Very nice staff. Price is reasonable too. Washrooms were clean and warm, especially in this cold weather!

Great AYCE (and a la carte) sushi restaurant. Good quality for Durham region standards…read more Lovely interior design, good service, robot delivery, iPad ordering. Bottomless pop. 10% off cash discount. Some interesting items such as Oreo tempura. Sushi pieces were good. Sashimi quality was mediocre. Fried items not bad, especially the shrimp skewers. The stir fried items was mediocre. Ice cream flavors were great. Tom yum soup was bland.

Delicious little Vietnamese joint in Ajax! They give you 10% off when you pay with cash too…read more Restaurant is small inside but they are tables you can enjoy your food at, or do takeout like we did. I got the shrimp summer rice paper rolls and my boyfriend got the grilled chicken banh mi, both of which were delicious! Reasonable prices, good location, welcoming staff - what more could you want!

Had a craving for Viet noodles and decided to give this spot a try. Solid spot, especially in an…read morearea that really lacks good or authentic Asian foods. Pho broth lacks the deep flavour I hoped for, but the noodles are great and the toppings are abundant. I actually have switched to order the grilled chicken vermicelli (which is always a great portion and great flavour) and the Bun Bo Hue. The broth again lacks a bit of flavour, but the extra lemongrass definitely brings it up a notch. I'm not sure what Bun Bo Hue is suppose to authentically taste like so I can't quite comment there, but it tastes great and comforting. Good portion and perfect for a cold winter day!