Restaurant was hot, beer was hot, advertised as a sushi bar, no sushi yet she said! Shrimp was rancid in my entree. Waiter , Peter was sweet. Ambiance was cool if only the air conditioning was on or working. Will NOT be back. Owner/manager lady could have been a drill sergeant the way she talked to Peter/waiter. Sad. Food was tasteless , gross and bland. Won't be back and DO NOT recommend this place. Please read the replies given to negative reviews. This will tell you everything about their customer service and compassion towards patrons! Never their fault. Sure bet is Mariano's 100 yards across the parking lot! read more

Love this place me and husband went on date night. Love the food I like to check out different thai places and this hit the spot!! The service was great the waiter kept coming to ask us if we needing anything very friendly place. So come and check out this place. read more

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I love Thai Opal! It's my favorite! The staff are sweet and courteous and the food is AMAZING! I encourage y'all to come visit this Lake Highlands gem! They also remodeled and it's beautiful inside! Come have a look! You won't be disappointed read more

Ordered take out here once. Walked in let them know I was there for pick up and they just pointed to it behind the counter. The food wasn't memorable enough to return. read more

The food pretty much what you get from a lot of more catering Thai restaurants service is very nice though sometimes a tad inattentive. The dishes we did try that were different from other Thai places were the pork dumplings and the khan so I. Those were so good. Prices aren't half bad at all. Would definitely go back. read more

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Food never disappoints service excellent ambiance setting calm low light place small business meet up or small gathering, girls or guy dine in with class. read more

Everything was great - we had the Tom Yum Shrimp, beef pad Thai and the sweet and sour shrimp which came with a serving of rice and we ordered an extra brown rice. They didn't have pork nor fish for selection though and not sure if they ever offered them; hence the 4 rating. Nevertheless our dishes were delicious. We also had the sticky rice with mango and fried banana with vanilla ice cream for dessert and were also very nice. Service was great as our waitress came up a couple times to ask if we enjoyed the food. She was even kind to take a couple pictures. We also liked the ambiance as the Thai decor made the whole place authentic and appealing. They did have a couple of tables outside but too hot and humid to be outside. No issues with parking as this was located in a shopping center. We would visit this place again if we have another visit to Dallas. read more

Thai Opal - First visit to Thai Opal - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Came here with my nephew on a weekday for lunch. There weren't lots of people and it was a quiet environment. The decor was 'fancy' and my nephew was taken aback that he wasn't prepared. It was definitely one of the fancier casual Thai dining experiences. read more

Giving two stars because I've enjoyed this spot over the years but today I went in around 3pm and there was hardly anyone around. Not sure if they have a new cook or if they just don't care when the restaurant is so slow but... My chicken satay was literally raw. I figured this out while eating the LAST piece. Most of it was cooked but sticking my fork in and pulling it apart. Literally pink and raw. They comped 30% of my meal but I'm sitting here wondering if I'll get salmonella. read more

Had dinner here with my husband on a whim. Walked in around 5:45 and had the place to ourselves. Immediately greeted with warm hand towels. We were sat at a booth which was very comfortable. The ambiance was really cute, easily a date night spot. Started with cups of Tom Yum soup, spice level 4 (out of 5). The soup was delicious but 4 was no joke so I went a little slower on mine. Split chicken satay, the chicken wasn't as marinated as I've had elsewhere but the peanut dipping sauce was like legit peanut butter almost which we loved and came with another peanut dipping choice that was equally as good. 4 skewers so easy to share between two! By now a few other tables had come in which was nice to see, I already at this point thought the place deserved to be busier. It's just a cute cozy spot and we felt comfortable taking our time through some apps before ordering entrees. I ordered the Thai Opal Glass Noodle Curry, I love glass noodles and it was cooked well. I didn't taste curry as much as I'm familiar with but I was happy it was its own unique flavor. The curry to it wasn't a sauce like my husband was expecting. He ordered the Spicy Basil Noodle/Pad Kee Mao. His was very very good and saucier than mine. We only had water with our meals which came without ice which was preferable to me especially in the winter months! The service was excellent, we had three different people consistently checking on us but not in an obtrusive way. Did not use the restrooms so cannot comment on that. 2 cups of soup, 1 appetizer, 2 entrees was $62 This place is definitely worth checking out to anyone still reading and we'll likely be back. read more

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It is ok... was expecting more as i have been here many years ago. Prices for the portions and taste. I assume they change cooks? read more

Thai Opal - Thaii Basil Shrimp! - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Incredible experience. Attentive staff. Welcoming owner, amazing server & delicious food. The ambiance is beautiful. The food was well presented with no long wait. Great for a date or casual night out. read more

Thai Opal - Appetizer - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Our hostess this Saturday, midday, was very busy and alone out front - busing and cleaning, seating customers, taking orders and bringing out food, answering the phone and was visibly stressed. We took a look at our menus and had questions; but she was speedwalking through the place. Sometimes I can be a little shy about tackling waitstaff. Let's start with accepting that restaurant prices are higher because they need to be. I understand. Food is higher and restaurant employees need to be paid more. Why was it just her there? I didn't ask. Just accepted it. Although I'm okay with higher prices; restaurants need to make their updated menus legible and I had a legibility problem here at Thai Opal where they obviously kept trying to write over white out. Unfortunately, I just guessed at the price. When she did approach us to order, we started with what we could definitely read and then she turned and was walking away as I was trying to finish ordering. She was still talking to us as she was putting the menus away. In the end, I wasn't surprised when the spring rolls came and contained none of the chicken I had ordered. It was mostly wrapper and a few brown vegetables. I WAS surprised when they turned out to be $5.99. I didn't get that from the menu scribble at all and they certainly are not worth it. Tasteless fried sticks. Ironically, the dipping sauce was delicious. Thai Opal charges $1.50 for anything other than tofu and vegetables with their rice, curry and noodle dishes. I didn't find that to be very clear in the menu; but we asked. My spouse ordered a red curry with chicken. Heat level #3. Their menu didn't have Pad Kee Mao and I was craving rice noodles, so I ordered the Spicy Basil Noodles; a very similarly described dish. Heat level #3. He was happy with the flavor and heat of his curry, if not the portion size. My dish had pretty good flavor but absolutely no heat. A "spicy" noodle dish with no heat. I had a little to eat and stopped. Although she did stop back by to ask how everything was, I said nothing. I have to be honest about that. All I had wanted was to please my husband. If he was happy, I wasn't going to make waves. $40 plus tip later, we're out the door. I took my dish home and added pepper flakes and ate it watching TV. Thai Opal is a lovely restaurant with numerous good reviews. It just wasn't a good day for me, for sure, and I probably won't be back there for awhile. read more

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Got takeout for a quick meal at home. The inside of the restaurant was pleasant - white linens, traditional Thai decor, considerate waitstaff. All signs point to a nice restaurant experience. Was even impressed by the wine list; most Thai restaurants don't have such a nice selection. The food was just Ok, does not beat Thai Gourmet in Houston or Thai Thumbz in Richardson, but I am tough on Thai food. The pepper steak was the best dish we ordered, but pricey - quality meat, nice large cuts, juicy and savory in flavor. The tofu eggplant was fresh and delicious. The basil chicken was just ok - even a bit watery. I think if you're in the neighborhood, this is a solid place to catch a meal, but not something I would go out of my way for. read more

Great food and 5 star service Paul helped us get a great table in the front The corn fritters are great and the fried tofu is really good too. read more

We have enjoyed take-out from Thai Opal before but dined in for the first time. The food was good and the ambiance was surprisingly comfortable for being in a strip mall. The service was outstanding. Although we enjoyed our meal, each dish had something that was a bit unexpected. The masaman curry was very sweet but had nice textures with the veg and nuts. The Lard Na had a great variety of vegetables but the noodles were over cooked and became gelatinous. Finally, the Garlic stir fry had nice flavors and lots of veg (especially carrots); the garlic was nearly raw and in big chunks. They were so pungent that we had to avoid the big ones (and we are garlic lovers). We will come back if we're in the neighborhood. read more

Thai Opal - Fresh summer roles - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Food was delicious. Service attentive even when we strolled in after 8pm. Not a huge crowd and no wait for a table. We got the sushi but imo the Thai food was the star. The sushi was just ok and the sushi bar looked under utilized and possibly unnecessary. Interesting decor with lots of old world European touches with Thai artwork. Down side was we ordered wine and the glasses were clearly smudged. Was good for family dinner but maybe next time I'll order take out and have my own wine at home. read more

My brother wanted Thai food and the best food to get was in Dallas. Inside was pretty nice, but Valentines Day was over, but they still had their decor which I did not mind. The other thing is, it does have a terrible smell, not so sure it is the chemicals they cleaned, it is hard to describe it however. I ordered the duck curry. The food came in at a good reasonable time. The food was a little spicy, but it was overall good and would not mind coming here again. But there was nothing to special on the menu I would want to come back as it is just a typical Thai restaurant. read more

Love the food and service and ambiance here.... Also, the recent addition of the sushi bar is a nice option, though I always want to order their Thai soup and Mongolian beef!!! Love this for our date night... read more

Came here seeking a healthy meal while also craving my favorite: Thai. Was pleasantly surprised to find a Thai fried rice with a brown rice alternative. I got it with tofu and no egg, which was perfect for my new food lifestyle. It was delicious! So so good! I also got sautéed edamame which hit the spot! And filled me very quickly! Service was kind and accommodating. read more

Thai Opal - Sauteed Edamame - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This restaurant was rated almost 5 stars. My experience was not close to that. The taste of the crab Rangoon was dry & stale and tasted like they were rewarmed or flash fried on old grease. The Combination Thai basil fried rice (chicken, beef, shrimp) was fair in flavor but also had a greasy taste to it. The shrimp was also mealy and mushy tasting!!! If I had gotten it more spicy, maybe I might not have detected the oily taste. For 2 items and over $30, this was not my idea of a stellar meal. Service was good for takeout and the restaurant is very clean and neat but food quality is over 75 % of the experience. I would not try this place again. read more

Thai Opal - Crab Rangoon- burnt and tasted like cooked in old grease - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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A lovely mom and pop Thai shop. My husband had the beef fried rice and you could tell it was cooked fresh even though it came out fast. I had the beef noodle soup and it was the most flavorful broth I've had in a long time, tasting 3x the price. The service was wonderful and the decor reminded me of visiting grandma. Sweet and delightful. read more

I walked into the store and they completely ignored me didn't even let me tell them the name for my order, all I was told was to wait. 20 mins has gone by and they still continue to do their own thing not paying me any mind. Mind you the store is completely empty. No customers. read more

This is one of the nicest Thai restaurants I have been to, bar none. The atmosphere is classy, warm, and comfortable. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The menu is thorough, but most importantly the food was fantastic. The orange chicken was very tasty and crisp while not too syrupy, as many places tend to make it. The Thai soup with shrimp was very close to authentic. The crab fried rice was delightful. We shared an order of crab rangoon, which was crisp and flavorful. This place was quite popular with people ordering food to go. I was even surprised at how many people walked in without having ordered ahead of time and sat at the bar for a short wait while the food was made fresh to order. It's good to know that even if I don't have the time to dine there when in town I can order food to go. They use other delivery services for their delivery. I was impressed at how friendly they were to the people taking food to go. They really seem to care about the quality of their food and the happiness of their customers. I love how the owner walked around the room speaking to the guests. I didn't realize how well she knew my friend and her mother who frequent this place. It was fun talking to her and hearing the laughter as the three of them spoke. I can't wait to come back and enjoy the spectacular customer service and the wonderful cuisine, that even the owner admits is a bit Americanized. read more

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Love this place! What a neighborhood gem! We ate here for the first time for date night and enjoyed the ambiance and excellent service!! Thank you Thu!! Our server was so sweet and accommodating. The restaurant is very romantic with a beautiful candle lit table. The food is now my favorite Thai food in Dallas! Delicious, fresh, hot temperatures and filling. I ate the veggie spring roles, Tom Kha soup and Massaman curry. It wasn't very packed and more intimate inside the restaurant for a great dining experience. Noticed a lot of people picking up for takeout. We enjoyed a nice bottle of wine which complemented our meal perfectly. Can't wait to go back!! read more

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I'm a big fan of thai food and I'm so glad I found this restaurant. The ambience here is great and it's a bit nicer than the typical casual eatery. We got a few of the lunch specials, which come with your choice of a side (either a salad, soup or eggroll) and your choice of drink (iced tea or soda). I ordered the pad thai and really enjoyed it! Very flavorful and a slightly different aesthetic to the dish, which was nice. There are also other stir-fry, curry and noodle options. I would definitely recommend trying this place out, especially if you love thai food! read more

One of the best Thai restaurants when you consider taste, portion, price, and service. Probably not in the best area, but worth coming to grab a solid meal. They have two "customer only" parking spots out front, but there are plenty of spots in the parking lot anyways. I've never seen more than a few groups here at a time so I've never had to wait. Food can seem a little pricey because they charge extra for any meats, but the portion is huge so you'll leave full. Solid calamari and crab rangoon appetizers. In terms of the meal, I'm a big fan of their pad thai and pad see ew. The servers are really nice and keep checking on you. At the end, they give you a small melon candy thing that I really like. Will be back! read more

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It was a very nice and clean place when we walked in. The server was nice and the food was very authentic. We had the pad Thai and lad na. We got both dishes hot but we are used to eating a lot of spicy foods. I would come here again and try something new. What I didn't really like was the pricing (I'm sure I can't really change that) but two dishes no drinks or appetizers coming out to almost $40 before tip. I understand food costs are pretty high right now. So just to be aware :) read more

Thai Opal - Chicken pad Thai dinner - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I walked in, stood by the 'wait to be seated' sign for 5 minutes, and walked out. I shouldn't have to search for an employee to seat me.. read more

This is the best Thai restaurant around. Their service is fabulous and attentive. My family goes here regularly and I love it when they bring warm moist hand towels before we eat. Their food is luscious and I mean everything. They recently added a Sushi Bar and the Spicy Tuna Sushi was very good. I like the atmosphere and it is a small restaurant. read more

Takeaway food order was on time but was missing the side order of rice. Menu choices were as expected. Ingredients were pretty fresh. Potstickers were quite good. Beef soup special and green curry with tofu was over-salted for my taste but flavorful otherwise. read more

Easily some of the best Thai food that we've ever had anywhere. This has to be the cleanest and brightest restaurant, too. Very nice! We ordered the chicken tom kha, steamed dumplings, and basil flat noodles. Everything was super fresh, homemade, and absolutely delicious. So good that I even had to eat a couple spoonfuls of the dumpling sauce when we were done. If you haven't been here before, stop what you're doing and go! LOL We will definitely be back soon. read more

I had dinner there on a Tuesday night. Everything was delicious, great portion sizes, great prices. The sushi was great quality, the pad Thai and fried rice were so good. Our waitress was also very attentive and nice. Will definitely be back! read more

Definitely a hidden gem in Dallas! Parking is easy, service is excellent and their team always brings out a new candle for you to enjoy with your dinner. Every new dish that I've tried is perfect! Also, BYOB if you want to bring your own bottle of wine to enjoy. They do a lot of take out orders, but no issues when I arrived without making advanced reservations. read more

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My favorite thai restaurant for thai coconut curries. Love their Red Curry. I usually get it to go and for a fairly costly price ($13) I still feel like I get my money's worth! It's a great portion of food that tastes absolutely fresh and delicious. When I decided to finally dine in, I was pretty disappointed. They do give you little hot towels to prepare your hands which is fancy schmancy. But that was about all we saw of our server while there- didn't refill our water until we asked for the check. Not the best when most people are eating spicy thai. Also my portion size was SIGNIFICANTLY less than I normally would have gotten from other thai restaurants Would much rather get it to go then. During COVID you can dine in. read more

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Great little neighborhood Thai restaurant that serves up good food, in a good environment. The owner is really cool also.

Thai Opal is the answer to all of life's harsh realities. Bad day? Go to Thai Opal! Stomach growling? Go to Thai Opal! Will no one else listen and you just want someone to talk to? Go to Thai Opal. Undeniably the Thai Version of "Cheers" where not only "everybody knows your name", but they WANT YOU as their customer and thrive on serving quality food and boundless conversation! I wanted to be that person so badly, to stroll into this place and kindly turn down the dishes I was not familiar with, and beam at the shrimp fried rice on the menu; but with the help of Rattana, our kind, warm-hearted, funny, and friendly (I could so go on) waitress, who urged me to try something a little out of my comfort zone, with great assurance that I'd be pleased, I chose the spicy (spice level 3) basil flat noodles with chicken. Delicious and decadent it was with the most perfect lunch portion size. Not too sweet, not too spicy. Spice levels are from 1-5, so a level 3 would be just right for people like me and all my "one-at-a-time-flamin' hot Cheeto" eaters who can't quite mess with Taakis. Rattana, knowing it was my first time, brought me a complimentary Thai tea, consisting of tea, sugar, and cream, awakened my taste buds to complete the perfect ending to such a satisfying lunch. But wait! There's more! Out came a dessert a co-worker of mine ordered and shared with the table. Warm, crispy and lightly fried bananas with a chocolate drizzle, escorted with creamy vanilla ice cream, was the Sonny to my Cher, the Martin to my Gina. You can't have Batman without Robin, right? I digress. Rattana is truly amazing. She loves to chat with you, and wants any feedback you may have about your experience while dining. Thai Opal will be my "at least 1x a week" fix. Authenticity at its finest! read more

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The food is very delicious and the service is great! We had the yellow curry, fried rice, and egg rolls. My only complaint is that our bill came and it included a 20% tip already; there were only three in our party. It was not clear that it was included because the bill was not itemized. I had to ask for an itemized bill. read more

Excellent food. Great service. Very nice atmosphere. When you are in the mood for Thai food this is the place to go. A regular and favorite place of mine to dine. read more

Went while they had Christmas decorations and it was so cute and comfy. Their food has been consistent every time I have gone and the summer rolls are the best around. The owners and servers are so sweet. A family in the restaurant had just finished and walked out and the server noticed the son forgot his jacket and ran it out immediately to give it to him. They always go the extra mile and I'd recommend this place for sure! read more