Great little location with flavorful food. They do have a small parking lot. One side of the building is a cafe FILLED with homemade vegan ice cream and gluten-free treats. We didn't try any but they look really yummy and I'm excited to try it out next time. The other side of the building is the restaurant. You can order food using a QR code at the table or by walking over to the cafe to place your order. Noise levels are pretty low, or at least they were when we visited on a late Sunday afternoon. We were seated immediately at a table in a sunny spot. I wanted to order the pork belly salad, but the menu said it was out of stock. We selected our appetizer (sesame shrimp fritters) and drinks (basil lime agua fresca, Thai tea) and I asked the server why the pork belly salad was out of stock. She said that it was because they were out of cucumbers, which is the primary ingredient in the salad. I went back to my table and ordered the pork belly pad Thai instead, while he ordered the coconut vermicelli. Shortly thereafter, our appetizer came out, which included......... a side of cucumbers. So...... are we out of cucumbers or nah? Because these are absolutely cucumbers here. My confusion is deep. I was pretty disappointed because I wanted to try the salad, but I ate what I got. It was all very good. The fritters were crispy. The dipping sauce had a little kick but wasn't too spicy. The pad Thai with pork belly and cracklins had lots of flavor. The scrambled egg in it was almost meaty. Everything tasted super fresh and had a nice char. There is no dessert menu, but if you desire a sweet treat the cafe is just a few feet to the left. My main issue is the fact that the kitchen and FOH don't seem to be communicating well. Our entrees were well over $20 each for portion sizes roughly the same as you can get at other Thai places BUT the tip options were 3/5/7% rather than the 15/20/25% that has become so ubiquitous. I'd much rather pay a little bit more up front than wonder whether or not my server is gonna be able to make rent this month. The food is very good, and I like the concept of two very different but unified experiences under one roof. We will be back for sure. read more

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I want to like this place because it's in my hood, but they just suck so bad at customer service it is embarrassing. I won't bore you with the lackluster food and drink reviews as no matter how often I try, it always disappoints. read more

Delicious thai food!! the pad see ew and pad thai are amazing and fresh. We also had the coconut milk soup, the lettuce wraps, and the coconut milk based ice cream and it was all amazing. The service was great, everything was fast and the space is nice with a lot of room for bug groups. read more

Thai Fresh - Pad Sea Ew-Not Gluten Free-GF noodles sub avail. - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My husband and I came here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The parking lot was full so we had to park on a side street. There is opening seating. You can either order at the counter or at your seat via the QR code. We opted to order at the counter. It was still a whole process. I ordered a red wine with shrimp green curry. They don't have a spice level system here which was very surprising. I ended up adding more chili flakes into mine to kick it up to Thai spicy. The curry was flavorful and hit the spot. My husband got chicken red curry. His was also very flavorful and would recommend. For dessert we split a piece of the three layer chocolate cherry cake. It was very rich and was just okay. Overall I would come back here. I didn't like their ordering system but their service was fast. read more

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Stopped in for the first time in many years, and it did not disappoint. I actually really enjoyed that they moved over to a self-ordering system by table QR code, as the more casual process is appealing to me. The food came out fast, and was extremely flavorful. You can really tell just by the way the chefs inside are tossing around their sizzling woks that they know what they're doing, and that you're going to get an authentically delicious meal. I'd say that it's actually one of my favorite pad see ews in the city, and I've had a lot of pad see ew. To make it all better, they're very accommodating of food allergies, and I've never had an issue as a celiac who avoids gluten. Their bakery indoors also has some of the best gluten free and allergy accommodating desserts in the city as well. read more

Thai Fresh - Fried rice - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Be careful the food can be very spicy! Other than that- the pad see ew with black bean tempeh was chefs kiss* read more

Rice balls had great crunch and just enough flavor! Loved the dipping sauce with came with. We also had the coconut shrimp fritters. Delicious! Beware the dipping sauce it comes with, it's pretty spicy! But we loved it. I had the green curry fried rice. I added chicken and a scrambled egg to it. It was definitely a good choice and not too much spice. We also tried the spicy basil fried rice and added the pork belly. The pork belly was perfectly crunchy on the outside and nice and juicy on the inside. We would have liked it to be a bit more spicy. I'm not sure how I feel about the "order online" structure they have. We needed water, silverware, napkins and even just to tell someone about our food would have been nice. For all of those things, we had to get up and tell someone which takes away from our dine in experience. read more

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Absolutely incredible! Debating on moving to Austin solely for this bakery. Got the cheesecake and tiramisu, will 1000% be back read more

Thai Fresh - Cheesecake and tiramisu - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not great, not that clean... kind of strange. Did like the corner with kids' books that adds a personal touch a while back.

Not sure it lived up to the hype. Found it a bit overpriced, and the QR ordering system was a headache. The food was pretty good, but nothing to write home about. The interior is cute and has character for sure. I didn't try the baked goods, but they aren't even Thai which I found odd. read more

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I ended up here based on a recommendation from a friend, did not disappoint. I ended up ordering something away from my comfort zone, I'd usually go for a pad Thai or pad see ew, but I went ahead and ordered the red curry and the coconut soup. Very delicious, good portion. The soup I was not such a big fan of, wouldn't get it again. Will definitely be back to try my favorites at this spot. I definitely love the counter service they've got going on, there's a self-serving station so you can help yourself to sauces and waters. You can either go ahead and order at the counter, or take a seat at one of the tables and order from the sticker they have on the tabletop. Your food will just magically appear after ordering, which is amazing. Very good spot for studying, I would definitely come in and do remote work here, it's got coffee shop vibes. read more

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The food is so so good here! The only thing that stops me from giving it 5 stars is that it leans a little on the expensive side (compared to other casual Thai places) and it's sort of a self service place (you put your order online and someone brings it out to you later). The place is also packed, which is a good sign for sure. But the slight con with this is that sometimes service can be slow... but for the food it's worth it. I always get the pad Thai or the stir fry. Always yummy. read more

Excellent appetizers (beer battered mushrooms and vegetarian eye roll). Green curry had an excellent level of spice (good sweat level). Chicken rice was lovely. Nice relaxed vibe and good service read more

Thai fresh lacks authenticity, flavor and service. Austin has much better options elsewhere. We had the coconut soup, drunken noodles with chicken and pad see ew with pork belly. The coconut soup and drunken noodles were passable but expensive compared to what you can get elsewhere. It was the pad see ew that was that was bland and oddly sweet (honey? sugar?) and the pork belly was dry. Pad see ew should be a bit sour, and also salty but neither of those flavors were evident - it was just oily and sickly sweet and not really edible. I mentioned this to the server as I had assumed a mistake was made. It happens. No attempt was made to bring the dish back to check or to check that there wasn't a mistake made. He went to the front after I explained the issue and came back showing me his cell phone without even bothering to taste the dish that it is what it should be. He proceeded to show me some random pdf somewhere a description that it can be a bit sweet from the dark soy. Again not evident in our dish. The total for meal came to over 60 without drinks but tip was required to even place the order. We left hungry. Disappointing and not worth the time let alone the cost. While it's busier and a bit more expensive, Elizabeth Street Cafe is pretty close tastes better with better value / ambiance. read more

I've had many fried mushrooms in my days, but the crispy shiitake mushroom caps here might just be the best of all. So rich with umami, chewy yet tender, and coated in a crunchy rice flour batter, they are absolute savory perfection. Plus, the cilantro dipping sauce is good enough to drink. I want that recipe so much, yet I feel like it would never be as good, somehow. You just have to get it from the source. I'm forever tempted by the cookbooks they keep for sale, since I think that secret formula alone would be worth the full price. Aside from that stand-out starter, everything else I've enjoyed has upheld that same high standard. True to form, the vegetables are always immaculately fresh, crisp and flavorful, fully celebrated for all their inherent flavors rather than being smothered with aggressive sauces. Even the bold curries display a delicate balance. For anyone dining with a diverse crowd of eaters, this is a primo pick. Everything on the menu is clearly labeled for gluten content and vegan options alike. They can and will accommodate! Pro tip: Parking can be tough so if possible, consider paying the library a visit first. They have a free lot, and who doesn't love books? read more

Thai Fresh - Fried Mushrooms - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing food and great service! Very tasty, I ordered green curry chef's style and it came out delicious

Fabulous pad thai noodles with tofu! We loved their food, one friend had soup and thai rice. The drinks are yummy hibiscus tea is my favorite. I loved the golden tumeric thai ice cream and had sticky rice on the side. Yummy! Great service too. read more

Really bummed with Thai Fresh. Years ago, this was an affordable local restaurant. But I just visited recently to get their coconut milk based ice cream, which is tasty. However, I never would have thought that two scoops on a waffle cone would cost more than $15! And I understand that they include the "tip" automatically in their pricing structure now, but to also ask for another tip on their payment tablet, well that's just something else. I get it though, as a small business owner myself in the food and beverage industry, I understand all about pricing, and this is why I'm leaving this review. Sadly, this product was overpriced. read more

Best lemongrass soup and pad Thai I've ever had, not to mention the fried curry rice balls. Plenty of seating and you just order yourself from the QR code on the table. Only downside is limited parking but there are plenty of neighborhoods nearby to park at. read more

We did not have a chance to dine-in, however, we did place an order to go and we were impressed with the food. We ordered the vegetarian rolls, chicken pad thai, chicken pad sea ew with a side of pickled serranos, thai iced tea and basil lime fresca. The food was really good and fresh. We will definitely be going back. read more

I love this spot! I live close to a few great Thai spots but always prefer to make the jaunt here for the incredible staff, food, and the opportunity for tasty treats after the meal. read more

Super spacious restaurant, probably the size of two restaurants. Despite that, their parking lot is extremely small. You may have to park on the street near residential. The service is minimal since you order via QR code on the table. They don't serve you or provide you with water. I ordered the pad see ew, which is my go-to for trying a new thai place. The food came out very quickly but I was unimpressed by the flavor and the amount of veggies in it. It was just okay and I probably wouldn't go back. Also got the thai iced tea, and it was way too much coconut milk. Again, very mediocre. read more

I ordered takeout and picked it up at the restaurant. The restaurant was large with many indoor tables and an amazing patio. Plus they offer coffee/bakery on one half for the store. I would love to experience the dinning experience here soon. However, my takeout experience was great. It was made quickly and the taste was exceptional. Everything was very fresh and delicious. I will say that it is fairly expensive. Will be back again soon! read more

Thai Fresh - Chicken Wings Drunken Noodles-Not Gluten Free- GF noodles sub avail. Pinch neapple Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

ORIGINAL: I'm very disappointed. I have always loved Thai Fresh but I hadn't been there in a while until this weekend. We were there for dinner. We ordered two dishes - chicken & rice and a yellow curry (don't recall the name). Nothing else. No drinks. No appetizers. No desserts. We were charged $65 which, even with 15% built-in gratuity, sounds excessive. The food was okay but definitely not $65 worth. It appears we were overcharged but it didn't register at the moment since we were so distracted talking. UPDATE: I stopped by today to ask that they verify why we were charged $65. Unfortunately, I didn't have the credit card with me since my partner paid. He will call to get it addressed. But I want to give a shout out to CARINA who was super sweet and helpful in trying to resolve the issue. Based on my interaction with her and the plate that I ordered and took home (which was excellent), I increased my rating from 2 stars to 3. Once my partner calls to get the overcharges reversed, I'll be back to update and may adjust the star ratings further. read more

Cute place with not much parking in the lot. When you walk in you seat yourself and order from the QR code. There is a lot of table options to sit at and even have some outside. The food gets brought to your table and food did come out quick. If you want water you get up and grab it on your own. The people who bring your food you really only see them when they bring food. It's a little weird like who or how do you ask for extra limes or something else. For food I ordered a Thai tea, for my taste it could have been sweeter and a little stronger. I ordered the vegetarian rolls which were crisp and good. Also ordered the Pad Thai with chicken and it was a good portion. Flavor was good! read more

Thai Fresh - Vegetarian Egg Rolls (not gluten free) - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Not one employee was friendly. Don't work in customer service if you don't like people. Food is great though

Got some Tom Kha soup here yesterday and forgot that most Thai places have soups that already come with protein. One of the best things about Thai fresh is you can choose with the soup if you want any protein or not. I recently have decided to eat less meat and didn't realize it would be difficult to find somewhere without chicken! Food: 4/5 I think Thai fresh makes some slapping food, the only problem is I am always left wanting more. I got take out and it was hot and ready when it said it would be. I was disappointed that you are not able to order a 16pz of the soup. I didn't have any leftovers )): really hope they expand the sizing, 12pz = 1 serving for me. Also make sure you grab any soy sauce or spicy sauce, they won't usually include it already in their take out, you need to get yourself or make a special note! read more

It's fallen off. I started going to Thai Fresh pretty frequently back in 2019. Moved away for a bit and came back to Austin a month ago. Went to Thai Fresh on Saturday and the quality of their food has crashed & burned. Pad-See-Ew was flavorless. The Yellow Curry was also lacking. The dessert? Don't even bother. The "tres leches" is what they called it, was not tres leches and whatever it was, had clearly been sitting in the fridge for several days. Their service is okay and their employees are very nice, but that's all this place has going for it now. read more

Eat like a king for two for less than $100. Everything is perfect here. One of our favorites for casual dining. The ambiance isn't great and service can be a little snippy sometimes but who cares overall the food wins. The all gluten free dessert case is amazing. read more

Thai Fresh - Curry fried rice with pork belly, pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

I judge Thai food by two things. 1. Pad Thai and 2. Massaman Curry. 1. Some of the best Pad Thai I've ever had. Amazing noodles, fresh, great sauce and tried it with Pork Belly and it was so good. 2. The curry was also perfectly flavored with an awesome portion. Sometimes it's too spicy or flavorless but they nailed it. I'm always looking for good Thai Food and strongly recommend checking out this Austin gem. Family owned , local business with A+ food. read more

15% automatic tip charged for takeout. food was average at best. Shrimp pad thai was incredibly fishy. when we went to pick up the food they didn't clearly state on the check that gratuity was already included. will never eat here again. read more

My kids love all kinds of non-spicy curries so they loved this pineapple curry-flavored fried rice. This was ordered through delivery, it came in warm but was still delicious, wasn't soggy, and that extra kick of curry made this dish rememberable. For the price, we thought the portion was right, it was definitely packed and fed my two kids and me with no problem. Enough protein (we chose beef), just the right amount of pineapple to share, wasn't too salty for our family. Will order again and try something new next time. read more

Thai Fresh - Pineapple fried rice - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tried the chicken and rice and the Tom kha soup. The chicken and rice was terrible. The rice had hardly any flavoring and the chicken was strands of dry chicken. The only good thing was the ginger garlic sauce that came with the dish. The Tom kha soup was tasty. Nice coconut flavor, mushrooms and dark meat chicken. It also came with a serving of rice. Parking is terrible. I wouldn't visit again. read more

Food is decent but the portions are grossly small and the price is triple of any other Thai place you could go to. You're better off at super Thai, kiindi, or madam mams. They literally gave us 2 ounces of rice with our curry. read more

I've been going here since it opened. Having so much salt poured on the food isn't enjoyable. They used to be meticulous about clean ingredients not covered with salt, but it's been off the last few times we went there. We'll keep trying as we support this fair-wage establishment, but please stop salting like a fast food joint. read more

Our experience here was one of complete satisfaction. Having little to no experience with Thai food myself, I was a bit apprehensive. We had the Pork Larb Lettuce Wrap and Pad Thai. My date's salad and wrap were delicious. It was the first time I had ever tried this entree. Thumbs up! My Pad Thai was ordered with shrimp, and I chose to add pineapple and mushrooms. It was one of the best dishes I have ever eaten. The service was great and the food was better! If you find yourself in Austin, Thai Fresh is a great option! We enjoyed ours outside under the awning on a beautiful Texas afternoon. read more

Decadent food! Check out pics of our food orders. Surprised how good that fried chicken sandwich was from a Thai place!

The food is always the freshest quality, we have visited multiple times and it is our favorite restaurant in Austin. The service is very prompt and courteous, QR codes on the table automates ordering, and ordering more food is very simple and efficient. The ambiance is calm and casual, great for families, it's a place you could eat lunch or dinner everyday, if it wasn't so far for me to drive. They also have a coffeeshop and pastries for breakfast. And Vegan ice cream makes this place very special. Many of the dishes on the menu are gluten free as well. read more

I had higher hopes for Thai Fresh as it seemed to be one of the larger Thai restaurants in the area and hoped it would live up to it's name of fresh, quality Thai food. The seating areas are not so nice - indoors is split into two sections and is not so pleasant. Outdoors is just a few picnic tables that seem old and in need of replacement. You order from the QR code at your table - and the menu has very, very many options. We ordered a fried rice dish, a coconut soup, and a papaya salad with shrimp. I was disappointed in the papaya salad that I was hoping might be a bit tastier. When we went in to look at their bakery at 8:59 p.m., we were told they were closed. Service, overall, was not so kind - and there seemed to be some confusion as to which tables dishes should be delivered. Am still in search of the perfect Thai food and restaurant in the area! read more

My fav" place in Austin to eat. Delicious curry and their gluten free desserts are amazing