It's always worth it coming here. Good comfy food in a good affordable prices. This has always been a fave spot in Glendale area. Ample space for parking, though it's always full packed. Ambiance was quiet, warm and relaxing. A place , where we can have a casual, traditional lunch or dinner with the family or a special someone. A place where we can celebrate any occasion, any season in our lives. Staff were efficient, and warm. Very helpful if you have any questions in the menu. Been coming here couple of times, the crab roll and the S1 and S4 has been a delight and famous. The taste has been consistent. Our new fave is the garlic chicken and veggie fried rice. It's a perfect combination. Not salty, not sweet, just perfect ... you got the protein, and at the same time have veggies and carbs . Highly recommended for family, and friends. Always been in our list everytime we crave for homey , comfy Thai cuisine. read more

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Always a solid meal coming to eat at Thai Original BBQ. We went right at opening on a Tuesday evening and the food came out piping hot and fresh. The go-to is always the S1 (Kai Yang) with their delicious in-house honey sauce. My daughter loved the S1's fried rice with shrimp that we had to order another plate of it. It was also our first time trying the fried tofu and it didn't disappoint! It was the right crispiness and softness in the interior. Our waitress was amazing! She kept checking on us and our kids. It's been years since we've been here and will be making part of our rotation again. Can't wait to come back! That Thai BBQ sauce is addicting! read more

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Placed an order for pick up @ 11:20, arrived @11:10 to get ahead of the crowd. Watched 7 to go orders before they followed up with me. It took until 11:45 for them to confirm that they never received my order from door dash, but asked about my order several times so I assumed it was being prepared. Used to come here alot but service has declined over the years. This will be my last time getting food from here as there are better places in the area but was trying to support local business. They acted as if it was my fault. Just got my order at 12:05 and bag #2 is only warm as it is been sitting. Very disappointing. read more

When craving for chicken, original Thai bbq is the place to go. My all time favorite lunch special S1 bbq chicken is the my fave. I can eat that every day. The taste never changes and it so good. The sauce is so good that I would eat that with rice only and you'll be satisfied. read more

Terribly rude service to my non-Asian husband. Food was late and cold and they fulfilled 9 other orders before my husband got his order after waiting for an hour and being ignored most of the time. read more

Been going here since high school. It's always consistent. Great food and huge portions. Haven't been back but I do crave it sometimes. read more

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I ordered the bbq pork spare rib with shrimp fried rice on Sep 14. It was so good. The ribs were mostly tender, some parts were tough. I loved the sauce that was included, I got to control the amount I poured. The shrimp fried rice was light and fluffy. Perfect with the bbq pork. I was full by the end of the meal. The server came back to refill our glasses of water which was appreciated. Ambiance was nice. A bit cozy, no music, just other customers talking in the background. read more

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We liked this place as a family with a child. The food was reasonably priced with good portions and quality. Parking was easy too! It's reliable Thai food for sure! I'd recommend it. read more

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Have been going to this location for the past 30+ years since a kid to an adult. The consistency has always been there which was very tasty and flavorful. Tonight felt very off with the Pad Thai with pork. It was too soupy and very sweet than normal to a point where my mom could not eat it anymore. I hope this is not going to become a norm where the quality is not there. It felt like there were less noodles and more sauce than any. I can't give it more than 2 stars at this point. At least the hostess at front took our criticism as a positive. read more

My last review was in 2016. In 2026 exactly 10 yrs later they finally fixed their quality issue. 10 years ago, it was truly inedible. Now the Thai fried rice is as good as 20 years ago. That subtle flavor of herb not too strong. Chicken was not burnt. Good portions. Pad thai not too sweet. Ingredients not old and dry. What a turnaround. Im so happy they finally did it. read more

This chain is one of my favorites in SoCal. We always order the S-1 BBQ Chicken Dinner with extra sauce. Chicken is always moist, and fried rice is flavorful. They used to give more shrimp in the fried rice, but this past visit, we were only given 2 per meal. We always order Thai Tea as well. Parking was easy in the lot. Service was ok. One worker charged my husband for extra sauce, but the other didn't. This was our first time (take-out) at this particular location, but it didn't disappoint. Yelp 2024 Challenge: 17/30 read more

I have been coming here since 1996 and I live it. It has always been delicious. The beef satay is amazing.i always get it no matter what else I order. read more

Thai BBQ is a staple restaurant in Glendale. They have delicious S-1 chicken meal and their Thai iced tea is good. Always order an extra sauce for your chicken! read more

Thai Original BBQ is a bookmark of my childhood. My friends and I frequented this place often as high schoolers whenever we had the money to eat out, we would certainly choose this restaurant. Fast forward 30 years and they still serve the same tasty dishes without fail. Service is EXCELLENT. Super quick and they bring out everything you need before you ask. Ambiance is family style. Can cater to larger parties for family gatherings or events. The Thai BBQ chicken meal comes with rice and that Thai BBQ yummy juicy chicken protein goodness. It comes with rice, but you can also get it a la carte. Get the SATAY it is flavorful juicy with a hint of roasted smoky flavor. Make sure to get extra dipping sauce. You won't regret this. Menu: Larb Neau Spicy. Ground beef cooked and mixed with dried chili, fresh chilies, lime juice, herb and spices. Topped off with mint leaves and served on a bed of fresh lettuce. Sounds just the way it's described. You can eat this with lettuce provided as an appetizer or order extra rice and make it a Thai Larb Neau bowl. We gobbled it up so no pics of this. Next time. After 30 years, it was just as good as we remembered. read more

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Omg The OG Thai bbq sure does not disappoint. This place has been here for ages and yes it smells and tast the same. Bed Thai food in Glendale hands down. Service was easy parking was easy and the food OMG definitely in for a treat. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Authentic Thai restaurant in Glendale, CA. They have mostly vegetarian foods plus their bbq tastes good specially the chicken platter. Service is fast with friendly staffs. Nice, clean, family friendly restaurant discovered. Thank you Noli and Mareng Nene for the treat. Happy tummy. read more

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As good as I remember- lived in Glendale and used to go here quite a bit. On a visit over Thanksgiving, was able to have lunch with the family. Service is still very friendly and good is delicious- we even bought a bottle of the sauce to bring home read more

Had to go to Glendale court house for jury service and this place was right around the corner! Didn't see no lunch specials so I ordered the Thai bbq rib dinner! Lots of food and fall off the bone ribs! Very tasty a little pricey but great food! read more

The food at Thai Original BBQ is solid--so flavorful, satisfying, and consistently delicious. My go-to order includes the chicken and beef sate, shrimp fried rice, pineapple fried rice, fried wontons, and of course, a classic Thai tea. Everything hits the spot. The satay is juicy and well-marinated, the rice dishes are packed with flavor, and the fried wontons are crispy little bites of joy. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is the interior--it's definitely on the dingy side and could use a little love. That said, if you're here for the food (and you should be), it delivers. Whether you're dining in or taking it to-go, Thai Original BBQ is a reliable spot for comfort Thai food that never misses. read more

We used to come to this spot since my kid was baby baby now she is 25 yrs old!! We don't live in the area anymore, but when we are in Glendale this spot is a must!! We stop every single time! And the food is still amazing. The ambiance is friendly and family oriented. Their service has always been good, they attend to you fast and friendly. Love this place, wish I can take this to IE!! read more

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Came here randomly after class for a quick lunch, I've been here a few times in my younger days with my mom, and I remember the food was really good. I got the S1 which was chicken, shrimp fried rice and the sweet sauce. Total was about $17 I think. The chicken was perfectly bbqd not dry at all, and the shrimp fried rice was bomb as well. It came with only 2 shrimp, wish it had more lol. I've tried the ribs years ago, I'll prob try that again next. read more

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This was THE SPOT to get great tasting Americanized Thai food since the early 90's and I guess it was inevitable that it would decline in quality. Tonight my table of 4 went for old times sake and everything tasted different and not in a good way. The only thing that tasted the same was their bottled chicken sauce for the S1 chicken. Farewell S1! read more

On a Sunday afternoon in January. My mother was craving for Thai bbq so we came here for lunch. This is only restaurant that offers beef satay plate. Whenever i come here, I usually get duck or beef satay. We waited at 11am to open and got seated in a booth. The waitress came and we ordered right away. The beef satay looked so yummy with rice, pickled cucumber. I couldn't finish eating all the beef satay sticks that I saved it for leftover read more

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I've been going to this location for more than 25 years. Till yesterday food quality was pretty good but yesterday was bad. S1, bbq chicken meat was dried. Sauces taste n visual was different. Pad see ew tasted like something was spoiled n way under seasoned. I even mentioned to waitress but she did nothing. This was one of my favorite, not anymore. read more

I came here for dinner once & this is the last time I will visit this restaurant. The food was average but the thing that struck me was the POOR service we received from the waitress. She clearly looked annoyed to be serving us. She was not friendly, slow to bring our order, just downright RUDE . This restaurant needs to improve their customer service skills. Otherwise it should close down because the people who work here don't know how to work with the public. read more

My family and I have been going here for years for good reason. If you're Filipino, you already know. We always get S1 (BBQ Chicken Kai Yang Dinner) and S2 (BBQ Pork Spare Rib Dinner). You absolutely can never go wrong with these meals. The chicken and ribs are cooked to perfection - deliciously moist and well grilled. The shrimp fried rice pairs well with each protein and serves well with the dipping sauce. The cucumber salad offers a freshness to the heavy protein and is a staple to our order. The Thai Tea will always be good, no matter what. The calamari, on the other hand, is too chewy and thick - would not recommend. The staff has been here for years; they are kind and straight to the point. If you are looking for high-quality top-tiered individualized customer service, look elsewhere. But if you are looking for straightforward service that's going to give you good food and a fairly priced bill, this is your place. While it may take awhile to flag a waiter/waitress, you may rest assure that your meal will be delicious at a decent price. The restaurant may be small, but the food is what makes people become regulars. Come here if your main focus is a hearty good meal and a hearty good meal only. read more

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I've been to this place a handful of times, the food is good but not anything to write home about. This last visit was definitely my last time coming here, HORRIBLE service. Our server took our order and dropped it off and we never saw her again. I wanted another drink and some hot sauce and couldn't get it because she was busy doing everything else like side work. We waited almost 10 minutes for any server to acknowledge us to simply get the check. I would've been better off getting it to go read more

The Chicken Sate plate is extremely expensive. Does not meet expectations as it is always overcooked, dry, and burned. Not reasonable whatsoever. 12.95 is the max it should be. read more

Something so small drove us away from probably coming back. We had ordered take out to enjoy at home. When my husband and I got there, he paid the bill and mentioned we should add Thai tea. The Thai tea drinks are a 16oz clear cup. Now, the menu says $4 per drink. I asked for no ice on two out of four of them. They charged $6 per drink. There explanation was because they need to add more tea if there is no ice. We laughed because we weren't going to argue over a $4 extra charge but that was just ridiculous. What is discouraging from going back was the attitude and petty extra charge, especially since we just tipped 30%. But going to change the price on us for requesting no ice in two drinks. They really made us laugh at them over this. read more

All time favorite in our house. My kids love their spareribs and seafood soup. Sauce is very tasty and compliments the spareribs.

Been coming here since the 1990s and I can see not only has the food gotten worse but the customer service is very poor. Even have to beg for napkins. The food is overpriced too. RIP Thai Original BBQ Glendale ---never going back. read more

Food is always comforting and delish. Service is quick but the servers rarely wear a smile. Ambiance is acceptable. Not the best looking but in all it's more of the food to keep coming back for. read more

This is my go-to place for lunch or dinner. My favorite is the beef satay and laab. Truly outstanding. Portions are generous. Service is good and fast enough. read more

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This none assuming dining experience is a hidden gem in a restaurant rich area. Do not let the exterior fool you. It does not look like much. In fact, it can be a little sketchy looking. I almost did not go in but I am glad I gave them a try. The meals are reasonably priced and the food comes out of the kitchen quickly. The chicken was ok but the ribs were great. The pad Thai noodles and sweet and sour chicken (not pictured) were good as well. Fried rice was better than expected but not specialty level. The interior is well used but functional. They had a decent crowd during my post lunch time visit (2pm). Parking can be tough so be patient. If your hungry and nearby, check it out. read more

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Based on my experience you can't go wrong with Original Thai BBQ Restaurant. I've been to other chains of locations; 3rd Street-Los Angeles, Cerritos, West Covina and one that's close to Universal Studio, they are all good. However, my experience with Glendale location., It was horrible compared to others. Pork ribs BBQ (S2) was hard and burned. Sweet Angel (S6) stuff chicken has nothing but all breading shaped like a chicken wings, barely has chicken meat on it. Pad See-Ew Noodles did not have any flavor at all. The noodles were saggy and the meat was dry, although it was tender, it did not taste like meat. All the dishes I had tasted bad and nasty. I noticed all the food got cold quickly. "It looks like" dishes were pre-made and were just microwaved prior they were served .It might be the reason why the BBQ was hard and burned. The server was very serious, not smiling nonetheless at least not rude. I only saw the server three (3) times; when the order was taken, food was served and check was rendered. Other than that, never visited our table to checked if everything is ok or if theirs anything that we need or like. Not to mention the place was not even busy at all. I would say there were only 4 tables with customers. With this experience, sad to say I'm not coming back anymore. Probably even in the other locations, it may take a while. It marks an awful experience I have in mind. read more

Keeping the quality of service and food high. Always clean for dining. One of the best tasting Thai dishes.

Beyond bad. Uber eats order. Two soups arrived with to utensils no napkins. Zero salt zero pepper, on spicy soup read more

Most of food are good I like the beef sate, garlic spareribs, shrimp fried rice, dearest crab but the waitress are rude

Thai Original BBQ is an LA classic. This multi-location family-owned Thai restaurant was at its peak of their popularity during the 80s/90s... not so much anymore... most foodies that love traditional Thai food or been to Thailand probably won't like it here. Just a confident guess. Everyone who's written a 3 star or less review complains how this place doesn't serve authentic Thai food or the service is RUDE. And, they are right on both, lol. In terms of food, "authentic" Thai is not what this place tries to do and I am OK with that. The food here is constant and some of it tasty...yes, I have tried EVERYTHING on the menu since childhood, yikes! Stick with the "house favorites", which is not very Thai, but it's good. The popular house favorites are: the BBQ Pork Ribs or BBQ Chicken, Beef/Chicken Satay (their house peanut sauce is good), and Crab Fritter - make it a "combo plate" and they include Shrimp Fried Rice to your meal. Like I said, it's Americanized Thai, so there you have it. Either love it or hate it.. am somewhere in between. read more

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The service was fast and the food is also good. We definitely recommend this to our friends who live close by.