Food was delicious, portions were good and spices were except! Used a delivery service And that was fast as well. Will be ordered from this place again! read more

This place is fantastic, been going here and getting take out for 10 years now. Everything on the menu tastes amazing and the portions are big. Love this place and highly recommend it to anyone wanting some tasty Thai food. read more

Food was not great. way overpriced, and the food was not ready at the time when it was ordered for.

Oddly couldn't find good Thai food in Calgary until coming to this spot. Spices levels obviously to fit most customers but taste is there. Will come back again! read more

Having spent time in Bangkok, Ao Nang Krabi, and other areas of Thailand I'm quite familiar with their cuisine. While in Thailand, one of my favourite dishes is Massaman Curry (beef or chicken). I've noticed the preparation, technique and end result varied slightly from region to region, but the one consistent factor was the use of coconut and star anise. I should also add that of the hundred-plus times I've eaten this in Thailand, not once was I disappointed. Always delicious and the portions were quite large. I was recommend Thai Nong Kai by a co-worker. I had high hopes, having just returned from Thailand 2 weeks earlier. My wife and I dropped in for dinner. I ordered the Massaman Curry. When it arrived, the first thing I noticed was the portion was 1/4 of what I would get anywhere in Thailand. The tiny dish looked like a side serving. It was also very expensive, considering. I thought to myself "well, this is Canada and these restaurants clearly think they can get away with skimping on portions size, unsuspecting Canadian, etc". Upon first taste, wow!! Incredibly salty/unpalatable. As though the lid to the salt shaker had fallen off while the cook was seasoning! I complained and recommended the chef taste his/her food. Had the chef actually tasted this, there's no way it would be served to patrons (at least that's what I thought). I also asked if the chef was from Thailand, to which our server replied "yes she is". Our server went to speak with the chef, and returned to say "this is how the Massaman is always prepared". I told her I was unable to eat the food, and asked if they could please prepare another dish with far less salt. Our server re-appeared less than 10 minutes later. I was a bit suspect that my food appeared so quickly, considering we waited 30 minutes the first time. I could tell all the chef did was remove the majority of Massaman curry sauce, water it down, and add a bit of flour to re-thicken! You could actually see lumps of flour, and a few were quite large. There was even a piece of meat that I had taken a bite from. It was still clearly visible within this supposed new Massaman. Really sad that Calgary is unable to step it up when it comes to these supposed "authentic" ethnic restaurants. Not recommended. read more

My Husband and I went to this so called Thai restaurant ,very disapointed cashew chicken soggy no taste,basif beef tough meat also no taste of basil.how I miss Saigo Thai it closed due to the family retiring food was ecellent always fresh staff great and a very clean restaurant Please come out of retirment I told the server I was very disapointed with the food of course nothing was taken off the bill ,the server was pretty good I wiill never come back here read more

Lunch with Coworkers at Nong Kai was reasonable and delicious. Their Lunch special is cheap, with a whole page of selection from Curry to noddles for $12 (with your choices of beef, chicken, veggi or tofu). If you like seafood then it will be $14. I got the green curry with chicken and added coconut rice ($1). The curry has a lot of veggi and chicken and very flavourful. The coconut was okay, does not have much flavour to it, but it has a creamier taste than normal rice. For lunch the portion was just enough for you to want more ;) When we were there we saw a poster for PAD THAI CHALLENGE! 7lbs worth of pad thai and if you finish it, it is free or else you owe them $80! If you love pad thai you should try it and let me know!! read more

Thai Nongkhai - a plate of food with rice and vegetables - Thai Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Despite having a seafood allergy I have never reacted to eating here, and that makes eating Asian cuisine a challenge. It indicates to me they run a clean kitchen. The servings for price point are great and the attention to detail is amazing even on take out (check out my husband's spot in the picture)! The decor is cute and the service is always attentive. My favourite thing to order is the Thai yellow curry- it can't be beat!! Highly, highly recommend this restaurant. Haven't had a single bad dish yet. read more

Thai Nongkhai - Deep fried shrimp - Thai Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Picture hand-carved woodworking and room dividers, with a traditional looking roof built over the bar to go very the illusion that you are on a beach in Thailand. We each started with a Spicy Coconut Soup which I highly recommend and we shared a Thai Iced Tea. The tasty Thai Iced Tea is made with sweetened condensed milk, and I'm not sure what makes it orange but it's quite a cheerful, vibrant colour. I just love red Thai curry, and I also love peanut sauce so I knew I couldn't lose with the Swimming Rama. It's a Red Thai Curry with Peanut Sauce and Spinach, coconut rice in the side is a must. YUMMY! Our server was very friendly and helpful, we really enjoyed ourselves and will certainly be back again soon. read more

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Generally good food, but expensive for what you get as the portion sizes are fairly small. A few hours after lunch I was really hungry again. Three of us had lunch specials and two small bowls of tom yum soup and we spent $75. Charging us $7.50 for a pot of jasmine tea which most places give for free was not cool. Parking in the strip mall is difficult as there are quite a few food establishments in a row. Given the premium prices that they charge for just an okay experience I don't think I will be returning any time soon. read more

This is a great, but...something's not right for me rating, if I crave for some Thai, this may be one of the options. All of the ordered food items were great except for the price to food portion ratio to be imbalanced. My last visit resulted in over $20 worth of one dish of Pad Thai, and a Thai Ice Tea of course. It was such a great restaurant, but the price doesn't justify it any longer. I also find the establishment to be too dark, great theme of the establishment, but way too dark for me. read more

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This restaurant has been my go to for years. Never disappoints. My personal favorite for Thai food in Calgary. Drunken chicken and Larb are 2 favorites. read more

Thai Nong Khai might be reason enough to move to the suburbs. If it isn't enough, know that there's excellent Mexican in this same strip mall. It is a strip mall of excellence and magic, in my opinion. Anyway, Thai Nong Khai is worth the trek out to 75th Ave SE. Their dishes are fresh and expertly prepared. You can get most dishes with any kind of meat you like and they have an extensive vegetarian selection. The decor is strip-mall + Thai (cute) and the service is prompt. They have an almost-life-sized Santa that they roll out at Christmas time, he sings songs when you walk by. It's a cool place to bring kids and also a great place for a date. Seriously, the food makes this place right for any occasion. I cannot say enough about it. Go, try it and then remember me when you're buying Christmas presents. You're welcome. read more

Good food, nothing as good as Thai Rose Garden. Portions are small and prices are very high for what you get. However it is in the SE and still tasty. I go here every few months. If everything were 30% less or the portions larger I'd be here every week; it's so close to my house. I always get #101 Pad Sew. I love this dish! The red curry chicken is not bad ether. Don't bother with the spring rolls, they were nothing unique. read more

I was out with a table of 10 - we ordered the meal for 4, plus extra dishes. Everything we ordered was very good, nicely spiced and flavourful. On my second trip here, the food was just as good, I really like the ginger chicken. The restaurant is very clean, as are the washrooms - to me, that shows that the place is kept up well. The service was quick and friendly, the food was great. Nice spot for a quiet lunch or a supper with friends. read more

Every time I try out a new place, I always make sure to order the signature dish of the culture they are representing. So when we went to try out Thai Nong Khai, we ordered Red Chicken Curry and Pad Thai. I find the servings to be small for the price. One of the things I like about a curry dish is how the flavor just hits and awakens every single taste bud. This particular curry however did not deliver. We were surprised when the pad thai came cos the noodles looked different from all the pad thai we've tried before. It has good flavor as a noodle dish but it doesn't taste like pad thai. Service is pretty good and our server is very friendly but I don't think that is enough for me to come back given that there are other Thai places with better food. read more

Thai Nongkhai - Red Chicken Curry - Thai Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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The outside doesn't look very appealing, as it is in a little strip mall. The interior is much better, with lots of cultural decorations. We arrived on a Friday afternoon for some lunch, and the place was basically empty - there was one other table. I think during the 2 hours that we were there, I saw about 5 tables coming in. Although I found the prices reasonable when I looked at the menu, I immediately thought that it was way overpriced when I saw the food come out. I ordered a lunch special with curry and coconut rice ($12 for the lunch special with coconut rice VS $11 for regular steamed rice) - it was a little portion (half a bowl maybe?) of coconut rice with a side of curry on a plate. For $12, I expected much more. As for the quality of the food... I ordered the mas sa man curry, which I have had at many other Thai restaurants. I found that the base of the curry was ok but the potatoes in the curry were way too salty. I also thought the coconut rice tasted very plain, you could barely taste the coconut. Also, we had a bigger party and all of our foods came out separately. It was quite annoying as the people who first received the food was about 10-15min before the last person received their food. Nobody came to ask us if the food was ok while we were eating, but once people started finishing, they kept coming back to take the empty plates (which I don't mind) but kept asking us if we were done or not. I felt like they were rushing us to eat quickly and leave, even though the place wasn't busy. Overall, I don't think I would come back here. Portions are tiny, prices are expensive, location is ok and service was also ok. I don't understand how this place has a decent rating on urbanspoon and yelp, as I have had much better Thai food elsewhere. read more

A very unassuming restaurant in a strip mall near McLeod Trail and Heritage Drive. The décor has been updated and is quite cozy and authentic. Although the dishes are slightly more expensive and a little on the small side (which is why I didn't rate it a 5/5), the quality of food is excellent! This restaurant features one of my all time favorite dishes, Larb Moo. Rather than being served as a salad as most other Thai restaurants (if you can even find it), Thai Nong Khai serves as an entrée. The flavours are very unique, a mix of lime, toasted rice, chili, lemongrass and ground pork - a Northeastern Thai specialty that's served room temperature. The curries and pad thai are also excellent. Rather than driving all the way downtown, I would definitely recommend trying this restaurant out if you're in the south. read more

Dear, Thai Nong Khai, I love your food! No other Thai place compares now :P My boyfriend and i usually come together and each time we have great service and dishes :) My favorite is the 'Larb Kai' yummm! I also brought my mom once and we both loved the stuffed chicken wing appetizers. My boyfriend and I have now moved to Vancouver and haven't found anything close to the quality of your restaurant :( However whenever we are back in town we come see you.. (we were just there 2 weeks ago) Anyways Thanks for all the great Thai food and see you soon :) read more

My go to Thai place if I can't make the trek all the way up to the north to White Elephant. Portions are a little small for the price, but the flavor and quality is great so it balances out. Appetizers are fantastic, with probably the best fresh spring/salad rolls in the city; loaded with mint, basil, cilantro, and a whole bunch of colorful shredded vegetables, these are my benchmark and I've yet to find a better one. Crispy nibbles are also nice. Stuffed chicken wings are tasty, albeit pricey (probably the labor cost of stuffing all those drummets). The papaya salad is also good, with a great balance of sweet, sour, and hot. Pad Thai is done well, not too much sauce and with a nice balance of flavors. The Swimming Rama is great, with tender Asian greens instead of the spinach that many other Thai restaurants use. Red, green, Massaman, and panang curries are all great, with varied vegetable selections to match each curry base. We also often order one of the larb, minced meat salads. Funky and herb'ey and hot, hot, hot. I'll gladly sweat through every bite, because it's just that delicious. In fact, I'm getting hungry now just thinking about it, and to me, that's the sign of a good place. It's just the not-so-great portion to price ratio that keeps this place from getting a full 5 stars. Recommended. read more

Parking: 5/5 Dining Area: 4/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Food Quality: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Value: 3/5 After finding this place on Yelp, we decided to give it a try. We weren't sure what to expect given the previous reviews but we found that the food quality was quite good although the portions are small. The kitchen was pretty fast and the owner was also the server so the service was great. He was friendly and we had a nice meal. If there was any down side to the experience, it was the price to portion ratio. There were only 2 of us and dinner came to over $50 with no alcohol which is pretty steep for an asian restaurant. By comparison, we go for vietnamese just up the street for about half that price. We'll be back, but not that often. read more

This restaurant isn't really fancy inside, it's basically one open room with a bar at the end. The bar kind of resembles a hut complete with shingles. There are around 120 or so seats and my family and I arrived around 5:30 on a Wednesday for dinner. It wasn't very busy when we first got here, third table seated. I think by the time we left 11 or so tables were filled. Now for dinner, we started with the spring rolls ( a little on the small side). If your use to Vietnamese spring rolls you'll be disappointed. Even the dish the fish sauce comes in is the size of a thimble. Not knowing how big the portion sizes would be, we also ordered a fried rice dish, and Ka re moo. (coconut curry dish with pork). Once again the portion sizes were on the small side. I thought from reading other reviews, that I may have found my new Thai restaurant without having to travel all the way downtown. It looks like I'll still be making the trek to the King and I. (Mel the owner is very personable). In summation, did I say this place had small portions. Yeah it does. Let me break it down for you. Appy 4 small spring rolls(1 order), coconut rice(Bland) for 4, Ka re moo, and an order of fried rice. Oh yeah and one diet Pepsi $55.00. Plus tip. IMHO Thai Express in the malls is just as good although the menu isn't as extensive. I do have to say the service although slow is friendly and polite enough. Anyone who says this is the best Thai restaurant in Calgary, hasnt been to the King and I for dinner. I challenge you to eat there then write your review. read more

Thai Nongkhai - Bar area - Thai Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I'm going to make this short and sweet. There is no better Thai restaurant in the city. Period. The curry's are extremely tasty, the menu offers plenty of variety, and the staff are always friendly. The only reason this doesn't get a 5 star is because it's a little on the expensive. Otherwise if you're craving Thai, this is THE restaurant to go. If I could afford to I would eat there every day of the week. 11/30 read more

I guess people of Calgary are not big Yelpers, so I will help and add some reviews! I was in Calgary for work and I've been trying to eat every restaurant in the area (more so downtown area). Unfortunately, downtown was closed off for the better part of my trip due to the flood so I have been trying to eat in southwest calgary. With that said I stumbled upon this Thai restaurant and boy was it a good find. I ordered the crying tiger, red curry chicken fried rice and thai iced coffee. First off, the thai iced coffee/tea (forgot which one). Regardless the tea/coffee base was actually hot/fresh brewed which was a really good change of pace. Out of all the thai food i've had in my 20+ years in Los angeles I haven't found a Thai restaurant that makes it fresh. Both the entrees were great tasting, the crying tiger was tender and flavorful and the red curry fried rice actually had a good kick to it. I usually add a bunch of hot sauce/little peppers when I eat thai food but the rice was spiced just right. Great service, only 2 people during dinner time and I would say they had a good 10 tables to wait on which means they were busting @$$!! I gave this place 4/5 stars because it's pricier than what I'm used to, each dish on average was $15. read more

Thought the food and service was great. Had the chicken stir fry with coconut rice and thought it was fantastic. My friend had the pad Thai and loved it. The staff was pleasant and willing to fill our water often! Would suggest this place anytime! read more

LOVE this pace! I've been here about a dozen times, and have never been disappointed. The food is flavourful and they have a wide variety of spicy vs non spicy entrees. My favourite dish is definitely the pad Thai, and I also love how they get artistic with your food. Tonight we had deep fried shrimp that looked like chickens...so cute! The spring rolls were nice and crispy too. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Can't wait to go back! read more

Best Thai food I've had. Very fresh and flavourful. The decor is so authentic and well done. It was also very clean and the server was great. read more

Always worth the trip. The food is amazing. As with most Thai restaurants, the menu choices can be overwhelming and first timers might want to get recommendations from friends or the staff as you can take all types of taste bud paths at Thai Nong Khai. read more

Bar none, the worst Thai food I have ever eaten. For $19 we got a SIDE plate size of Pad Sew which was a plate of broken noodles that were reheated (our order came in under 5 minutes). The chicken curry was completely tasteless and reheated as well with a few green peppers and tiny slices of carrots, a side plate size too for $18. The waiter's response was, "Yes our plates are small." Nothing more. I wrote to the manager and got no response. If you have more money than brains, check it out. read more

This is my favorite Thai Place in Calgary. The food is excellent. Very flavorful and pretty authentic. Papaya salad, coconut soup, the curries, fresh basil. If you like flavor check this place out. The interior has Thai decor but nothing fancy. Good for groups.Just good. read more

Don't let the exterior put you off, once inside this restaurant has great Thai decor. The service was wonderful, attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and authentic, it reminded me of my Thai holiday a few years ago. I will definitely be back. read more

This place is expensive, but you get real Thai food here. The people here are Thai and you can order in Thai or English if you like. The Chef and Cook's are real Thai's. IF your looking for real thai food, this is the place. read more

I would give this place four stars if the portions were larger. The food is great, but any meat, chicken or seafood dish is comprised mostly of vegetable filler with a miniature portion of protein sprinkled on top. Eating in is nice...decore is over the top but warm and charming. Have some of the banana desert, coconut rice and cashew chicken and prepare for a hefty bill. read more

I was excited when girlfriends asked me to go for dinner and they suggested this restaurant. I had not been in several years but remembering it being packed and the food was delicious. Well not sure if it's a new owner or just not the same. My friends all ordered a pad Thai with various renditions. Not one of them liked their dish. The pad Thai's were basically plates of noodle glue. Mine the drunken noodles was only slightly better but still very expensive for not much more than a what I would get at the mall food court. They were gracious and took them off the bill and then I proceeded to get a dish for takeout for my boyfriend thinking it was just those dishes and got home to find after spending 21$ on some rice and special crispy chicken that the portion barely covered the bottom of an aluminum take-out dish. I'm not sure what the taste will be like as he's having it for lunch but just not impressed. It's really too bad because we don't have many Thai restaurants in the south but my next choice will be Vietnamese. read more

Awesome Thai Food in the South. Our favorite Thai restaurant in Calgary is Thai Sa-On on 10th Ave SW. Very authentic and flavours are awsome. We tried Thai Nong Khai upon learning that the owners of these two restaurants are related and that the menus of both restaurants are virtually identical. The restaraunt is located just off McLeod trail in a strip mall. The decor is boxlike and roomy with authentic Thai linens, plates and serving dishes. I'm sure the boxlike spartan decor may detract some, but for me it's all about the food which is awesome. We start our weekly trek with Royal Bird like shrimp and chiken satay. These are enjoyed over a couple of Singha (Thai) beers. The peanut sauce on the saute is homemade and delicious. We follow the opening round with cashew chicken which has just enough spicyness to warm up the lips along with pad thai wun sent (thin glassy noodles) and coconut rice. On other occaisions we've had Tom yum soup, panaang goong, yam nua, red chili shrimp. All is great. The service is attentive and fast. (even when they are busier) Word doesn't seem to have gotten out on this restaurant as we have never had to wait. Busiest nights are Saturdays, but there always seems to be a few open tables. Stop in if you are looking for authentic Thai in the south and you won't be disappointed. The only reason I docked a star was for the decor which is pretty institutional. read more

I hae been going here since the day they first opened. I try Thai in every city I travel to, and Thai Nong Khai is still my all time favourite. Their Tom Yum (With chicken) and Drunken Chicken are absolutely delicious, as is everything else I have ever had here. Am I a fan? Yep. read more

So excited to find a 5 star restaurant right across from my hotel .... Well ...not quite ... It was 7:30 on a Thurs. Night and only a couple of tables with guest. I ordered the chefs special seafood dish and it was good ... I was asked if I wanted the coconut rice or Jasmin rice with the dish ... Very surprised when I was charged $3 for the rice. Would not have ordered any if i knew it did not come with my meal. The waitress was new and very nice. The water was delis ... Filtered and fresh. The ceiling tiles have many water stains ... Leaks ... I think I will keep exploring for new place while here in Calgary for another week. read more

The last time I was here was almost a year ago and it was fantastic. The serving sizes could be larger but the flavour has always been great and the service has matched. I will definitely be going back. read more

This is by far the best Thai food in Calgary. Anything I have ever ordered from here has always been great. Take out or eat in the staff is always very friendly. This is my first review so that should speak to the quality. read more

My friend and I tried this place last night based on the good reviews. First of all, I lived in Hawaii for 5 years, where Thai restaurants are as common as Vietnamese in Calgary. Attentive service? That is funny not to mention the waitress did not even know what Pad Thai was. Like what? So speaking of the Pad Thai......the meat was off. I couldn't place my finger on it but my friend did......it tasted like liver. In fact the taste of the "liver" managed to excrete into every soggy noodle in the dish. Seriously folks, the worst Pad Thai Ive ever ever had. When we did comment on the rank taste and send it back (we took time to make sure that the meat was really "off", the woman literally told us that it was us and that nothing was wrong with it. Ok, and that's why you have a totally empty restaurant? Either this business uses an "reputation building business" or friends to write all these positives......or rather my apologies, but these people don't know how Thai is supposed to taste. If you do, this will not be worth the relatively high prices. I still feel sick to my stomach this morning. Total fail! An empty restaurant is a very good indicator.......and we were the only ones there on a Wed @7pm. read more