We were a reserved party of 10 and when we arrived everything was in perfect order. The warm hand cloths are a kind start to the dining experience in this quiet, calm restaurant. We ordered corn patties for the table, which came hot and delicious. Each guest ordered a different dish and each claimed it to be superb. The wait staff is friendly and very accommodating and at the end of the meal, the chat with the owner made the entire experience personal welcoming. We live five minutes from Thai Opal and it will remain one of our favorite dining spots. read more

I'll preface this review with saying Thai Opal used to be my FAVORITE restaurant in the area. This was my Friday/payday treat for myself and the food was always very good. I've noticed a severe decline in quality and service. A few months ago I ordered the pad kee mao with tofu and the tofu was spoiled. It was very sour and not good at all. They agreed to deliver another order to me and that one was fine but I'd already lost my appetite. Last night I ordered the same thing but with beef instead. There were maybe 5 strips of beef and I kid you not one of them had a very mushy texture, almost like it had already been chewed (disgusting I know). I paid for extra veggies and there were two pieces of tomato, 4 pieces of bell pepper, a few bean sprouts and onions (yes I counted) and two sad little pieces of slimy basil. The whole thing was very oily and didn't taste fresh AT ALL, like it had been sitting out for a day or so. After the piece of mushy beef, I immediately spit it out and threw the whole thing away. $20 wasted and sadly my last trip to Thai Opal. I don't know if they are under new management/owners or whatever but they need to get it together. read more

really good when you dine in but when i doordashed it, my noodles were not level 3 spice, were 1/3 the portion, and more $ than ordering in store. my meal wasn't edible and I was disappointed. every-time i called the shop the manager "isn't there" and they never reached out to rectify solution. smh read more

This is such a lovely spot for an intimate date! Loved the cozy ambiance of this restaurant and the attentiveness and warmth of the service! The food was excellent -- one of the best Thai restaurants I've been to. We had the fresh veggie rolls, Panang curry, and spicy basil noodles -- all were delicious, hot and fresh! Highly recommend making a trip out to this place for a relaxing evening. COVID practices: This is a smaller restaurant and they try to socially distance patrons. All servers were wearing masks. read more

It's a Friday night after an exhaustive week of teaching. I'm on a pretty strict diet trying to lose all the weight I've gained this first year of teaching but it's Friday and I don't want whole grain rice, shrimp and green beans for the 5th time this week. I need something flavorful and delicious. I'm a huge Thai food fan so I decided to give this place a shot since it had solid reviews. I walk in around 9:30 and there are some couples and two families. Dinner for one can be super awkward so I thankfully have my phone. I can reddit, Facebook and do whatever I need to in order to distract myself from the reality that I lack friends on a Friday night and my social life is non existent. Shit, it's on 5% battery and is going to die soon...Then I'll be stuck awkwardly looking around at everybody conversing. I put in my order for Pad Thai and my phone is now down to 3%. Pretty soon I'm going to start listening to the young couple next to me talk about their honeymoon plans. 2%...Now I'm starting to hear the mom next to me fuss about her son's financial aid situation at his college. BOOM. Dinner served. It took 5 minutes for them to make my food. I'm not even joking. Literally 5 minutes to make some of the best Pad Thai I've ever had. The tofu was the exact level of crunchiness I like and the different parts of the dish all had flavors that complemented eachother well. I got level 3 spicy and it was the perfect amount, 4 might have been too much. The plate was perhaps the most aesthetically pleasing plate I've seen in years. Organized extremely well with colors spread around the plate. They also put in some flowers to add some extra beauty. Extremely friendly staff, great ambience and a clean restaurant make this a place I definitely will come back to. I live five minutes away so I look forward to eating here many more times. IT TOOK THEM FIVE MINUTES TO COOK A PAD THAI DISH! If you eat by yourself like me then come here so you don't have to awkwardly wait long for your food. read more

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I wish I could give this 4.5 stars! 5 stars for service, 4 stars for food. The food was good but a little too sweet all around. They also got my order slightly wrong, but not wrong enough to be a big deal at all. The waitresses were so incredibly nice though and made it such a pleasant dinner! read more

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The restaurant is nice and has a calm ambience. The food is fantastic either in house or to go! A great Thai spot overall.

Wonderful Thai food! The owner and staff are most gracious! The restaurant is in a Great Lake Highlands location. It is most attractive with a flower vase on each table. Much attention is given to the food preparation. You also will certainly enjoy the beautiful ambiance. Judy and Pat Bishop read more

I have been using Thai Opal for take out for 4 years and have to tell you it's the best kept secret in Dallas. The Won Ton soup is like no other I have had fresh Veggies and great won ton. I have also had the Pad Thai etc all really good. read more

It's been a while since I have ventured out for Thai and my mom lives close by. She comes here often, but this was my first time and now I know why she keeps coming back. We ordered the veggie spring rolls and edamame for apps. Both were so good. The garlic on the edamame is just *chef kiss*. I had the green curry with fried tofu and also loved it. It was just the right amount of spicy. Will definitely be back soon. read more

Food taste was to the point. It was fresh and prompt. Ambience is very nice ; especially the candle light feeling. Greta place for a date night. read more

This used to be the former Thai Ginger Express. The restaurant looks a lot nicer, more classy. Good for a date. Today had the yellow curry and Mongolian beef. Both were excellent. Green tea ice cream was good for dessert. Very generous portions. Prices aren't bad as well :-) will definitely be returning for more. read more

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I did a lot of celebrating with food on Saturday. I had Thai food for the first time and it was amazing! The restaurant is very nice and cozy. The plate presentation, taste, and look of the food was wonderful!! I look forward to visiting this hidden gem again. 5/5 on everything! read more

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Very romantic obviance atmosphere. Classy music in the air. Above average waiter. Perfect spot for a romantic date without hitting the pocketbook. read more

I read a review for "a new thai place" online, looked it up on the map and suggested to my housemate that we try a new place for dinner tonight. Oddly, all of the reviews I had found were for the former occupant of the space at this address. HOWEVER, I am so very glad that we decided to give it a try. First impression... nice warm cloth presented for pre-dinner freshening up. VERY nice touch. The decor is nice (I loved the elephant cushions) and the real candles on the tables. Attention to DETAILS! Which carry over to the food. First up - appetizer - Chicken Satay. Very nicely done skewered chicken in a delightful sauce served with a peanut sauce that had just the right amount of spice. The cucumber onion salad was amazing... sweet with just a little "zing" of vinegar taste. Everything melded together well. Perfect start to the meal. I ordered the Curry Fried Rice with Shrimp. I took a chance and ordered spice level 2 (out of 5). I could have gone with a 3 and been fine and the server (who I think is also the owner) offered to spice it up more, but I didn't want to give it up because I was enjoying it too much! My housemate had the Spicy Basil Chicken (he went with spice level 3, which was right where we like it... so your nose runs a bit but you don't get so lost in the heat that the flavor of the dish is gone). He got the egg fried rice, which was a perfect companion for the dish. I also ordered the Lemongrass Tea, which the server told us takes a while to make. It was ABSOLUTELY worth the wait. The Thai Tea my housemate got was quite good, as well. Before we had even finished, we were speculating about what we would order on our next visit. I wish we'd had some room for dessert, but that will have to wait for another time. Fresh, delicious and served in a very nice, clean, well-decorated atmosphere. read more

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The staff were well-attentive and nice. The Spicy Basil Noodle (chicken with spicy level 2 of 5) was quite delicious! Great dinner portion also! (Not a troff-load) If you should choose to order the Oyster Sauce / Pad Nam Man Hoi, be prepared for something more on the health-conscious side, and plain, though, still good! read more

Thai Opal - Spicy Basil Noodle Chicken - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Delicious! I ordered the Curry Fried Rice for the second time with spice level 4 and wow! Hot hot hot, but tasty as heck! We found this place a little over 4 months ago and we (including coworkers) drop in at least 2x a week for the absolute best Thai food any of us have ever had outside of Thailand! read more

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Fresh, large portions, friendly service and - we will definitely be back! I had the lunch bento with Penang curry. Delicious! I couldn't finish it because the portion was so large! My husband had chicken pad Thai. It was some of the best he's ever had. We are adding Thai Opal to our rotation for sure! read more

I went here at least twice a month for years. I will never go back. I ordered take out 4 times and every single time my order was wrong. One time I drove back to get what I ordered and they didn't comp anything. The last time I checked it before I left, it was wrong. I had to wait 15 minutes for the dish that I actually ordered. I love the food here but I can't/won't tolerate the constant bad service and wrong orders. read more

This is a very cute spot. It was nice inside, the staff and owner were very friendly and attentive and they honored COVID rules. The food however was only okay, IMO. It wasn't bad and will do in a pinch, however if you're really into Thai food, there is better out there. The flavors weren't as poignant, which some ppl actually appreciate. Enjoy! read more

We came here for the first time for dinner on a rainy November evening, and it was fabulous. The place has a slightly more formal feel after dark, in a nice way. The prices are only a little higher than the lunch menu, with portions a bit larger to match. Jamie got the Pad Thai, and it was the best she'd ever had. She ordered at "2" level spicy (on a scale where 5 is the hottest), and would go 3 next time. The ingredients were fresh, perfectly prepared, and overall delicious-fantastic. I got the same thing I usually get for lunch, Panang Curry, spicy level 4, and it was amazing, rich, complex, and dark, with fresh veggies and tofu- so good I can't bring myself to order anything else. I love this place, and will keep coming back. read more

So I definitely understand where a lot of the reviews complaining about the service come from. I came in for lunch today and the server asked me if I wanted soup or salad. When I asked what kind of soup, she sounded completely exasperated and said, "I don't know." Not wanting to be any more of a burden on her, I just asked for salad. Though it would have been nice to know that the salad comes with peanut dressing before I had ordered it--I DON'T EAT PEANUTS. And then the server asked me if I didn't like the salad. When I told her I don't eat peanuts, she very angrily asked me why I didn't tell her. Apparently there was a ginger dressing option, but obviously I didn't know that. And then she said that she loves peanuts and she assumes everyone likes peanuts. Like literally I don't care. The Thai iced tea is sickeningly sweet and does not have enough cream in it. (Also, this is minor, but they don't bring it to you separated--stirring the cream into Thai iced tea is one of life's small pleasures.) I asked for level 4 (out of 5) spicy for my red curry. It was barely a 2. read more

So I decided to give this horrible restaurant another chance tonight. I ordered our food, stated very plainly in the order that if this order wasn't right, it would be my last order from them. So an hour and 20 minutes after I ordered the food I called to find out where the food was. The person that answered the phone told me they were busy and he was sorry it was late and that the food would be there in about 10 minutes (the restaurant is less than 10 minutes from my house). I was very unhappy with this and asked to speak to the owner of the business (who, btw, when I complained before responded back blaming me for the problem). I told her that I placed an order over an hour ago and it still wasn't here. I also told her that this wasn't the first time I had problems with wrong orders and orders being late from them. She told me they don't do online orders and that my food was never ordered. Even though the other guy knew what my order was and said it would be there in 10 minutes. I told her she was crazy and they absolutely do accept online orders. She the. Told me she doesn't want customers like me and that plenty of other people like their restaurant. This is the worst service I've ever received from someone in public customer service. I truly warn anyone that this restaurant doesn't care at all about service, or taking care of customers. They deserve to go out of business. read more

Wow was I sorely disappointed after reading all the great reviews. I was introducing a friend to Thai food who was very hesitant to try it and so I ordered a big variety of things certain we would find something that she liked. Chicken Satay -- chicken was extremely dry and overcooked. Chicken Pad Thai -- very greasy noodles and lacked flavor. Orange chicken -- fried grease balls without much flavor. Red Curry Chicken -- was the worst I have ever had -- tasted like fish sauce and was completely inedible. Ginger Chicken was the best thing I ordered....but very average. I really wanted to love this place but EVERYTHING that I got wasn't good. Sadly, I won't be going back. read more

Must be under new management. Super average.not spicy. Also, I did the classic ask for extra soy sauce and act like I'm not super serious that I want a ton but passive aggressively demand it.......there is a shortage of soy sauce here. I got soy sauce packet for a $40 dinner for 3. Unfortunately this super average food needed a lot more than 1 packet. Lucky for them there's no other Thai places in the area. You get 2 stars cuz the lady checking me out was pretty cute I had such high hopes for Opal. Oh thanks for enlightening me on your spice grade! And I guess the soy sauce fairy grabbed my sauce before I got it. You respond to every negative comment so passive aggressively it's hilarious. "Oh I realize this dish isn't for white people try the fried rice" The fried sucks too "I'm sorry feel that way but we make our rice with local" shut the hell up read more

Food is amazing!!! Absolutely the best Thai restaurant! Susan the owner is awesome and friendly!!! She always takes good care of us, been coming here for 5 Years now and everyone I brings love it and her also read more

Thanks to Yelp I found this place. I saw mostly 5 stars so I decided to try it today, even if it is 20 mins from my work. I should say, I don't easily rate 5 stars but it was hard not to rate this place 5 stars. I had an early lunch so I was the first one there. I was greeted by Susan who I assumed to be the owner, she was nice and very friendly. We chatted a bit about the restaurant. She certainly takes a lot of pride in her work, she commented about the food quality to the filter water she was serving. And she rightfully should, everything was just right. The food was serve with a nice presentation and even the water was serve in a fancy glass with covered straw as if you were dinning in an upscale restaurant. The place is very clean with calm atmosphere. A place where you can bring wine and dine with your date. Yes, it is BYOB. I ordered Red curry and asked to have it make spicy. The portion were decent. I enjoyed the food so much that I ordered another Panang Curry for my wife. This place will give you a lot of bang for you buck. The place certainly lived up to what the owner and other reviewer promised. What is more impressive is how great the service was. They really work hard to win you over at this place. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Thai Opal - Red Curry - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I had a delightful lunch at Thai Opal, and I'm looking forward to returning for lunch again. When I met a friend at noon, there was almost no one else in the restaurant. Despite the somewhat bleak strip mall location, the interior is calm and pleasant. The lunch specials are very well-priced at $10 for a filling (but not overwhelmingly huge) entree and soup or salad. Any dish can be made with tofu or vegetables, and so can (I assume*) be vegetarian or vegan friendly (you'd have to ask for it without egg if you get a noodle dish.) I tried the spicy basil noodles with tofu, which were excellent and really delicious; I ordered them a spice level 2 of 5, which was mildly spicy. The soup option was coconut chicken (tom kha gai) when I went; I got the salad. The dressing was nice and light. For $2 or $3 more you can get a lunch combo that also includes a soft drink and either an egg roll or crab rangoon (depending on what dish you order.) I'd be happy to return to try some more of the lunch specials! *Caution: I didn't confirm whether they use hidden non-vegetarian ingredients in any dishes, like fish sauce, so you'd have to ask about that. read more

Do not eat here! Worst customer service I have ever experienced!! I received a half full curry (see picture below) that was mostly full of sauce and no chicken or vegetables. I called to get a refund and they argued with me and were very rude and didn't solve the problem when I have been a loyal customer. I don't write reviews often that are negative but people must know this before they try to order here. RUDEST PEOPLE TO ORDER FROM read more

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Great food and service. But, don't order through Yelp. Order directly through their website. They don't get the Yelp orders directly and timely. read more

Stopped by for a late lunch, craving curry. Tried their style of Yellow Curry. It was amazing! read more

Thai Opal - Yummy yellow curry - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Food was ok. Service was bad. I didn't mind waiting an extra 25 minutes after the ETA and even being questioned multiple times who I was...fine, but the lady in the tan pants talking to me like I'm a child...it was a bad look! Don't treat your customers with disrespect! So many other better options , there's no reason to go back. read more

Grew up in Florida. Went to college in NY. In 33 years of life, this is by far my favorite Thai restaurant. The head lady is awesome. The food is beyond incredible! It will take some time, but they do it on purpose because they want you to relax and enjoy the food and company. Byob is pretty legit as well. Best Thai worldwide to me so far. read more

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This is a quaint restaurant in a small strip mall in East Dallas. The restaurant itself is clean and attractive. The restrooms are clean. The menu is not huge but sufficient. Lunch specials are $7.99 and a good deal. I started with chicken satay ($6.99) and it was very good. The chicken was moist and tender, and packed a little heat. The peanut sauce was very good. For a lunch entree I ordered the Masaman curry and it was excellent. It had chicken, potatoes, carrot, and onion in a wonderfully flavorful sauce. I would order it again in a heartbeat if not for the fact that there are other things I want to try first. I definitely recommend this restaurant and will return. read more

This is our go-to Thai place for takeout. I especially love the red and yellow curry, but I've honestly never had a bad dish. We tried another spot with some friends once (their "go-to") and regretted not talking them into Thai Opal instead. read more

Placed an order for a lunch box with an order of summer rolls on the side. Online, the box specified it comes with soup, salad, an egg roll, choice of entree, side of ride, and can of soda. The lunch box is about $15 so I place my order. I go to pick up my order and check my bag only to find the entree from the lunch box and summer rolls. Confused, I ask about the soup, salad, and egg roll that appears to be missing. The worker proceeds to say it's not something they are doing during covid. I'm understanding of the amended procedures but at least specify them ONLINE. I would have chosen the regular sized entree instead of the box had I known the extras were not included. False advertisement. I paid $26 for something I could have paid $20 for and they made me to feel like I was wrong to ask about something I already paid for. Plus, I checked the door on the way out and there's no sign or ANYTHING saying lunch boxes are not sold as is. Ridiculous. If I'm supporting small restaurants during covid then the least they can do is provide quality customer service and this was not it. Will not be returning. Update to respond to restaurant reply: true enough I received a COLD fried spring roll (not an egg roll that was included) And the salad was literally red cabbage a few greens. Plus, I heard the cook upset that he even had to give it to me in the background. The guy who served me insisted he would make it for me against the cooks wishes. Plus the soup that was included was never given to me. Please don't insult me. UPDATE YOUR MENU FOR FUTURE CUSTOMERS SO THEY KNOW WHAT THEYRE GETTING AND PYAING FOR. THATS IT. read more

This restaurant has become my to-go-to place for awesome tasting Thai food. The owner, and staff have always been on point whenever I've been there...and nothing is too much to ask for whenever you're seeking a true Thai flavor on their dishes. This place truly reminds me of Thailand...they make delicious dishes for people that appreciate true Thai flavors. If you're into Thai food, y'all need to come check this awesome restaurant out. You won't be disappointed!!! :) read more

I don't write a lot of reviews--but Thai Opal deserves one. This has been a favorite of my family's for years, from casual weekend dinners to birthday celebrations. The owner comes to our table every single time to chat and make sure everything's excellent. This is one of the local restaurants I've been getting takeout from regularly during COVID because they're such good, hardworking people who really deserve to stay in business. The food is always great, and ordering takeout from them is a breeze with their curbside pick-up tent. My family's favorites are the Spicy Basil Noodles, Pad See Ew, Steamed Dumplings, and Panang Curry--but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Let's gooooooo read more

This place is a fantastic take-out option for delicious Thai in the area. Pad see ewe is soo good.

Absolutely loved it! Customer service was great from the first phone call. I yelped this place and trusted the reviews. Came with 4 friends who were from out of town. If you're looking for the intimate atmosphere. Candle lit dinner. More quiet venue then this is a good spot! I love that not a lot of people know about it so it wasn't crowded and no wait line. The food itself was very good. Not a rip off joint. Menu is priced reasonably. I got the Masaman curry which was excellent. The tom yom soup was too sweet, needed more lemon and less veggies. But the spice was on point for both plates. Waitress never really asked us what we wanted to drink so she brought us waters. But that didn't really bother us. OH! And each meal comes with a little orchid decorating the plate on the side. Idk why but I just loved that! Very clean, and tables wonderfully presented. It's all about the details. I will definitely come back! Great new fav joint! read more

Thai Opal - Sample of our lovely table tonight - Thai Near Me - Dallas, Texas