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Thai Lao 78

4.4 (120 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Katsu Ramen
Troy H.

I'm so glad to have a place like this near my home. The service was nice and quick. And the restaurant itself looked very clean and tidy. My food was hot even after I got home. The pork was juicy and coating was nice and crunchy. The noodles are top notch, something I would expect from a sit-in restaurant. And they give you so much broth for the ramen that you'll have leftover for later. I also got the cheese rolls. They were crunchy yet soft. And the filling was amazing. I will definitely be a regular here.

Chicken Pad Thai
Marie M.

First time trying this spot! Got their chicken pad Thai, no green onion, no nuts, told them to make it as spicy as possible with added chili oil. It was so good. Definitely will return.

tofu Pad See Ew

i've been going here for a while for the pad see ew and it's amazing!! they're always consistent with the flavor, speed, and serving sizes. 10/10

Pad Thai burnt through container.
Matthew R.

Pad thai was ok.. didn't like that they put it in a styrofoam container right out of the pan. Was wandering why the noodles were stuck together...Cause it melted the container.

Cheese rolls

the best Thai place me and my husband have ever tried and we've been all over San Antonio looking for new food spots. best service the lady was so nice and friendl. the food came back very hot from the stove and the cheese rolls hit the spot it's totally amazing love the flavors and spice levels we chose. definitely recommend other people to try.

Shrimp pad thai....so plentiful and delicious
Lisabelle L.

Our first time having Thai Orchid and will not be our last! We ordered their popular sweet and sour pork, red curry with pork, pad thai with shrimp, and Thai crisy eggrolls. Sweet and sour pork was actually pretty good. I didn't think I'll like it since Im not a big fan of sweet and sour, but it was a favorite of mines. A great balance of sweet and sour with pineapple chunks. The red curry with pork was all of our favorites, especially my husband. Super creamy and not too spicy. Was very flavorful and plenty of meat. The broth was delicious. Pad Thai with shrimp was delicious but I have had more flavorful pad thai in other restaurants. It didn't have the wow factor for me with it's tang but it does have flavor. Would probably order this again. Thai crispy eggrolls were super delicious just like my mom's. These are the eggrolls that we are use to. The wrap is thin so when fried, it's extra crispy. Filling was mixture of clear noodles and veggies. Probably some minced pork too, but I couldn't tell. Flavor was good and they were pretty fulfilling. I would definitely recommend this place and would definitely order again. We ordered for takeout.

Jose C.

First time eating here, didn't realize it was so close to home. Dining is currently closed but man do I have to say for a small hole in the wall restaurant the food is delicious! The chicken was nice and tender with plenty of flavor, the soup was nice and hot. When they tell you it's gonna be about 15 minutes or so it's because they're prepping the food in the kitchen and serving it hot!

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3 months ago

Live their good. Close to my home. The only thing is: Only take out. No sit down. They used to have waitresses

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Hands down my favorite Thai place in San Antonio. Worth the 35 minute drive just for take out.

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1 year ago

It's always pleasant here and the food tastes wonderful, I highly recommend them, very nice service

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Tried this place for the first time it was delicious and the portions were large. I can't wait to go back and eat the yellow curry again.

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love their food :)!! service was quick and kind. Ambiance is very much mom and pop shop!! overall everything was great

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Everything about this place makes my taste buds go crazy. #1, best in town. They are only checkout since COVID.

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3 years ago

The food taste like frozen food. The services was good, and the price too high, and too noisy,

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4.7(248 reviews)
10.3 mi
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Our personal favorite! This Thai food is authentic and family owned. The service is great. Very…read morefriendly people who make sure you're taken care of. It's a smaller restaurant so seating can be limited and cause a wait, but the food is 100% worth that wait time. Must try: baby egg rolls, tom kha soup, curries, pad see ew, QUICK FACTS: Parking; plenty in parking lot Seating: limited Reservarions: no Bar: no Michael and Jazz review: 4.8/5

Our visit to Flying Tiger Thai was a bit of a mixed bag. Some things were done very well, while…read moreothers just didn't come together. We started with the crab Rangoon, which turned out to be the highlight of the meal. They were folded into little pillows and fried to a nice golden brown. The temperature was perfect, and they were crispy without being greasy. The cream cheese filling was smooth and creamy, although I would have liked a little more crab. Still, a well-prepared appetizer and a good start. For my entrée, I went with the Panang curry and crispy noodles at our server's suggestion. I'd never had Panang served with fried noodles before, so I was interested in seeing how it worked. The chicken was thinly sliced, tender, and nicely cooked. Unfortunately, the rest of the dish didn't work nearly as well. The crispy noodles were hard and clumped together. There was very little curry sauce, which made it difficult to enjoy the noodles or even get a good sense of the curry's flavor. For me, the curry is what should bring everything together, and there simply wasn't enough of it. The plating caught my attention, but it also seemed to allow the food to cool off rather quickly. I appreciate a different approach to a familiar dish, but the balance just wasn't there. Service was friendly, but a little disorganized. Several servers came by to take drink and food orders that had already been placed. We found ourselves having to explain that someone had already taken care of us. When we asked for recommendations, our server quickly ran through her favorites, mostly naming items rather than explaining what made them worth trying. I would have appreciated a little more guidance, especially since her recommendation led me to something I hadn't tried before. The atmosphere was fairly ordinary. Nothing particularly wrong with the dining room, but nothing memorable either. With a name like Flying Tiger, I expected a little more personality. Overall, I saw some good technique in the kitchen. The Rangoon was fried properly, the chicken was tender, and the staff seemed willing to help. Unfortunately, the Panang curry missed the mark, and the service could have used better coordination. If you're visiting, the crab Rangoon is worth trying. As for the Panang curry, I'd consider skipping the crispy noodles based on my experience.

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Growing up in Texas, I knew nothing about Thai food. On a business trip I went to Thailand and I…read morefell in love with the food, country and people. Walking in here reminded me of places we ate - the Texas sized Buddha made it easy to remember that we were still in Texas. The smells, the food, the service was very reminiscent of being in Thailand. Being Friday, we started with the potatoe soup (only available on Fridays). It was tasty even though there was nothing "Thai" about it. The large bowl fills 4 of the cups with a little left over. The crunchy wonton strips were hot, crispy with a nice sweet and sour sauce. The wife had pineapple fried rice, one of her favorites at any Thai restaurant, they did not disappoint. I had the chicken larb salad, medium spicy, and it delivered spice and the citrus acid from limes, very good. Portion sizes are generous. After the soup course, my wife and I are bringing about half of each entree for tomorrow lunch. Service was prompt and it's worth another visit, even at 45 minutes away from where I live. Pro Tip: scan the QR code at the table to get the menu. They don't keep their paper menus current with either prices or choices, probably the only knock I have against this place.

So? I'm a traveling foodie! I miss my Birth town. When any of you travel to Texas. In San Antonio!…read more You must try this place for Thailand Food American Style! The employees knew I was very picky when I order my dishes. The service!! Perfection every moment I walked through their doors. Sit for awhile. Enjoy the authentic flavors that this restaurant brings to the community. Even the artwork. The service is top-notch. Do I miss my old restaurants. Yes, I do. Do I hold everybody in America to high standards. Yes, I do. If you travel, and if you live there. This is the best authenticity of Thailand, American food. If you want to know where to go for the best. Order the Curries add Spice Yum. This place is it Thank You. Five Stars Always!!!!!

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