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    4.0 (705 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Pad Thai (~$15, 2/5 stars)
    Melanie H.

    Does not hit the same anymore sadly. Thai Lovers used to be one of my favorite spots in Grand Century, but the quality went down quite a bit. CHICKEN PAD THAI: 2/5 (~$15) + This tasted more like a hu tieu xau than a pad thai, it was missing the tanginess and really lacking in savoriness + Noodles and chicken were dry and bland

    Whatever this is, it's not tom yum at all.
    Theo G.

    It's been years since I've eaten here and sadly, the prices have gone up, with the quality significantly down. The tom yum soup is some weird noodle dish now that doesn't remotely taste like tom yum at all; it's super sweet as opposed to sour. They give you mung beans and a lime to add to it as well which is just bizarre. The beef basil was really dry and the papaya salad tasted really off and unlike Thai papaya salad that I didn't dare swallow it. Also they no longer give Thai tea for free or even offer water, so enjoy being unable to wash down whatever it is that thinks it's Thai food. Would never come back again.

    Crab pad thai
    Didi N.

    I hold Thai Lovers near and dear to my heart because I've been going here ever since I was a kid. It's located in the food court area of Grand Century and they offer some seating, though it's mainly a takeout place. Pre-COVID, they used to give out free Thai tea and soup but not anymore :( The service is always quick and to-the-point, but friendly. I give this place 5 stars solely for their crab pad Thai. Their crab pad Thai is so freaking delicious and their servings are huge. For around $16, I can stretch out a portion of crab pad Thai into 3 meals (I add extra bean sprouts or cabbage at home for veggies). I've always wanted to try new things here but I always gravitated towards the crab pad Thai. My boyfriend got the pad see ew and it was good and solid but nothing mind blowing.

    free thai tea c:
    Elijah R.

    The best food in the world I would come here a million times a week if I could. I do miss when the Thai tea was free but inflation I guess

    Lloyd C.

    The Grand Century Mall has been hit hard by Covid, as many businesses have succumbed and gone out of business. I am glad to see Thai Lovers still around and making great tasting and affordable Thai food! They are mostly a takeout place, but they do have a few tables to sit at.

    Kevin D.

    I can't count the amount of times I drove to Grand Century/ Vietnam Town just to grab Thai Lover. They are located in the food court of Grand Century ( go through the main entrance, make a left to go to the food court, and they're the first one). I would say the have the BEST CRAB PAD THAI. (I have also tried their vegetarian pad thai and their shrimp pad thai. I love them both). The cashier was friendly and nice. She warned me about getting the Pad Thai spicy... their spicy level got me sweaty! Good thing I got a thai tea to wash down the heat (and it was only $4!!)

    House special fried rice with pineapple
    Gina O.

    I wanted to try a new Thai restaurant and found this place nearby. It is located in an indoor plaza and I ordered the house special fried rice with pineapple which tasted savory and had a sweet aftertaste with the pineapple! The cucumber slices were refreshing and were a nice touch. They have so many options to choose from so it was hard for me to decide. I am a visual person and the menu was located on the walls with a bright yellow background which made it difficult to see what the food looked like. The photo on the wall and the food that I received looked different but it tasted good! I just think it would be nice if they updated the photo quality. I went here after a hike on 4th of July so many of the other stores were closed and it was very quiet. The service was nice and pleasant and the ambiance was causal.

    Pad thai and crispy egg noodle
    Mary N.

    Got the pad Thai and crispy egg noodle stir fry. The pad Thai portion this day seemed a bit off. Too much beans sprouts, but the pad Thai here always hits the spot. The crispy egg noodle with stir fry is good if eaten immediately. After a while, the noodles get soggy and soaked in the sauce, so it's a bit salty. The service was really fast and the were really friendly! The food court area is a bit loud if you go on a weekend, but on a week day, grand century is pretty quiet. I heard the crab fried rice is also really good and will be coming back for it!

    Thai lovers and menu
    Viola C.

    Nice folks and service was fast. Wanted to just walk around on a Sunday afternoon and craving some thai food. I got the 10. Bangkok noodles with beef. First time trying it and i hope it's good. They got two tables and plenty nearby to sit and eat. It's like a food court style plaza.

    Mango Sticky Rice

    I only tried mango sticky rice from here, I cannot comment a lot on the rest of the food. Mango sticky rice was good, just wished it had extra coconut cream, portion was big enough. It took around 15 minutes to get the dessert. Prices are ok. The place is a little hidden inside the mall, so just look for the open table area.

    Vermicelli with grilled pork and egg rolls
    Jo P.

    Delicious and generous portions. Papaya salad was a little bit on the sweet side but I prefer the Lao (saltier) version. They definitely followed the extra spicy instructions. Deep fried tofu dish - my first time to try and I did like. The texture is a bit weird in its crunchy but the tofu gives a watery bite at the end. Plum sauce was tasty - tangy and sweet - I added extra chili which really popped the flavor. Pad se eww another hit. The beef was tender and the noodles not too soggy or sticky but just right. The broccoli pieces were a bit big. Vermicelli plate - great portions. Pork was flavorful. A little too generous on the peanuts I would probably would have requested on the side If I'd known. Another great thing is they packaged the sauces very well - double bagging which I do appreciate.

    Menu
    Gillynn C.

    This place is inside the mall at the food court area. The service here is great and they are so friendly. I ordered my food to go. I tried the pad see ewe, game hen, crab friend rice and basil chicken. The pad see ewe was decent. It lacked some flavor but the noodles and the gailan were good. Could have used more egg too. The game hen was my favorite. It was crispy and tender on the inside and came with a wonderful sauce. The crab fried rice was a little salty but good. They do use real crab and not imitation The basil chicken was very spicy, but so flavorful. It has such a great fragrance with the basil and sauce. A nice place to go if you just want to pick up some thing and eat at home.

    Storefront
    Michael C.

    This place is located in a Vietnamese plaza and serves Viet cuisine as well. I think the ladies running the place are Vietnamese as well...at least form the information I gathered during my visit. Sooo....it's a bit confusing. Is this place Thai or Vietnamese? In the end I don't really care. The food is tasty, comes out fast and has Generous Portions! My word...you get two meals for the price one. I don't usually frequent the area. But I'll make an effort to stop by next time I'm around. - 5/5 I have no idea what I ate or ordered. Just pointed at the pic and ordered. Its delicious and hearty...well I attempted to devour the generous portions.

    Pad Thai, crushed peanuts, and chili pepper flakes to top it off. Thai tea to wash it down!

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    Yes! But that location has since closed. Come visit us at our original location in the Grand Century Mall on Story Road!

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    Came here on a Wednesday around 6PM and it wasn't busy! We were able to get seated right away…read more I ordered the panaeng curry w crispy pork and white rice along with thai tea and my friend got the vegetable pad thai. The panaeng curry was flavorful and heavy. It looked small but made me full quite fast. I had to take leftovers. The pork itself was okay it was a bit overcooked :o The thai tea was alright i've had better and it was a bit warm. The vegetable pad thai was perfect. Noodles were chewy and very saucy. I would definitely come back to get this and add a bit more spice as well.

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    Locally owned & operated
    Wheelchair accessible

    Delicious Thai food with a comfortable and dog friendly outdoor patio! We went on a Saturday…read moreafternoon and there was no line. We ordered the roti, crispy pork belly, sausage, Laos style papaya salad, and a khao soi to share between 3 people. All of the food was absolutely delicious but we felt like the portions were a little small for the price. The pork belly and sausage were both ~ $23 and didn't come with as many pieces as we thought it would. This was some of the crispiest roti I've ever had! I loved the curry dipping sauce on the side and the nice crunch of the cucumbers. The pork belly was slightly overcooked, a little hard but the flavors were great! The sausage tasted house made, it had a great tang to it and I loved the variety of dipping sauce. We ordered extra spicy/hot for the Laos papaya salad but it was definitely medium. The khao soi was very comforting on a cold day and the broth was rich and creamy. I'd definitely come back if I was in the area!

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    I need to start off by saying I never had good vegetarian food. I hate vegetarian food. I am a meat…read moreeater and need it for every meal. Fox Tale Fermentation is a small place like a Japanese ramen shop. My high school classmate suggestion this place and I thought she was vegetarian. I asked her why this place; she wanted to try it out but she's a meat eater. I'm down to try new places so we went. When we went, it was really crowded for a Thursday dinner time. A lady saw my cane and offer her table to sit at so I felt seen. You pretty much order at the front counter; you pour your own water. Front counter was so nice to us as we try to order. We got the funk salad and kombucha. We didn't order a lot because we wanted to try the place. When we got to our table, it was near the door. Our funk salad came and it was hefty mf. It was a bowl of salad all right. So you know how I said earlier that I don't like vegetarian food? OMG I was amazed. The best salad I've eaten. The vinaigrette was so good; it was citrusy. My salad was cut into small pieces so it wasn't big that I need to cut it. The sweet potato was sauteed. The princess sauerkraut was so good. I don't like sauerkraut at all but it was divine. I never tried kombucha because I thought it was dirt tea. I was wrong. It has the fermented taste and I never knew. After trying it, it's not something I would order again. I liked how I was eating "healthy" food after I ate bad yesterday. I don't have that bad bloated feeling. It's very wheelchair friendly and restroom is unisex. The restroom is clean. The establishment is clean. I would go here again if I have a vegetarian visitor. This place rocks!

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