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3.3 (502 reviews)
ModerateThai
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Good for kids

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Pad thai with tofu
Jeremy S.

We went here for dinner and got the chicken satay (five skewers), pad thai with fried tofu, and red curry with pork. There weren't many people in the restaurant, and we got seated after the server took care of a pickup order. Although there weren't many people inside the restaurant at the time, it took a little while for the dishes to arrive. Also, they brought over the appetizer and the red curry at the same time. The red curry also didn't have bamboo shoots as shown in the menu. However, they were able to take back the curry and put in the bamboo shoots. They were also a little slow with providing the check. Despite some challenges with the service, the red curry tasted great. The Thai basil added fragrance and made each bite flavorful. The jasmine rice that went with the meal was too mushy for my liking. It's a matter of preference, but I'd rather not have rice watery. The pad thai was a little too sweet for our liking, but the fried tofu tasted good.

Diana M.

I've seen this place plenty of times and I have been curious to try it. They have signs outside of being voted best of OC in yelp and trip advisor so we had to try them! They are small local business located in a big strip mall with a lot of parking spots available. They have a host stand right at the entrance. The ambiance is cozy and family friendly. I did notice that some of the artwork on the walls are for sale from local artists that I thought was a very nice touch to help give visibility to the community. The place is not too big but tables don't feel cramped. The waitress was very patient with us as we looked through the menu. We ordered black iced tea which tasted freshly brewed and refreshing. We started with the egg rolls that were very crisp and a generous portion. They were good, but my bf likes them with less veggie filling and more protein. For our main dishes we ordered: chicken pad Thai, mixed Thai fried rice and chicken mango curry. The chicken pad Thai was the best out of what we ordered. The noodles were perfectly cooked and everything tasted delicious. The mixed fried rice was also good with the beef being our favorite protein on it. Lastly the mango curry had a good flavour but it was too watery compared to what I'm used to and the chicken didn't have too much flavour. It was the impression of it having been boiled separately and added to the curry later. All of these didn't really have any spice to it. The curry is the only one that had a hint of kick at the end. We would've liked to have some hot sauce to add some spice to it but there were none on the tables. We didn't ask for any either. Overall the food was good for the area, but I would not say the best. They do have a great value for money and quality. The portions are very generous for everything so we had a big baby to take home.

Thai chili in fish sauce
Robert P.

Came for lunch today. Not too familiar with Thai chow, so I requested Pad Thai because it's the only one familiar to me. WAS DELICIOUS. Especially with the Thai chilis in "fish sauce" as the lovely staff lady said. You can order mild-Med- or Spicy. I got Spicy and it was typical spicy I'd say 6 out of 10 on my scale--meaning you can feel the heat but it's nowhere near uncomfortable. The Thai chili adds a TON of flavor. Highly recommend all of it! Will be back.

AP11. Appetizer Plate (9 Pcs)
Holly R.

My favorite hole in the wall! I have yet to have Thai food as good as they have it here! My go to is the chicken sataay as their peanut sauce is pure perfection. My boyfriend got the combination pad see ew and he could not stop eating it, even when he was full. We tried something new and got the appetizer sample. It was nice to try their crowd pleaser (popular) plates all in one. Lastly we finished with the mango sticky rice. This always hits the spot at the end of the meal. Light and full of flavor. Our server was kind and didn't hover over us. We noticed the servers watch from a distance instead of constantly checking on the table. This was nice as it was date night and it was refreshing not having to break our conversation multiple times.

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Jessica G.

Came here for lunch, was craving some Thai food today! Got the cashew chicken with Jasmine rice, Delicious, wish it had a bit more of a kick as far as spice goes. But it was tasty and filling. Also ordered the yellow curry but I forgot to take a picture of it so bummed. The server she was really friendly and smiled a lot. Fantastic service here, clean and they had some cute decorations surrounding the restaurant. Will be back here for lunch again. Have a beautiful day :) Aloha be kind to everyone

Restaurant decor
Cecile G.

I used to eat at Thai Specialty many moons ago. I was in the area and decided to eat here and see if the food quality is still the same. The decor has been tastefully updated and very welcoming. It was the end of your typical lunch rush and I was seated immediately. They have lunch specials and I ordered my go to, pad woon sen with chicken. This dish comes with a veggie egg roll. It was as I remembered it, so good!!! There's a reason Thai speciality has been around all these years - food is awesome and their service is excellent!

NO1. Pad Thai
Brock L.

Got takeout from Thai Specialty and received two items, here is a breakdown: Pad Thai w/ Tofu: the pad thai here is good but not great. If you're in the mood for pad Thai in this area it will get the job done, but there are definitely better around. Chicken Satay: this was my favorite of the two dishes. Flavorful and moist chicken skewers with a peanut dipping sauce. The peanut sauce was rich and delicious and went well with the chicken. Overall, this is a solid restaurant for Thai, it won't blow you away but it will get the job done. The service was fast and efficient.

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Love this place. Everything so have ordered tastes good. Chicken Thai Fried Rice, Pad See Eiw, Yellow Chicken Curry.

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I hadn't been here in a while, so I was wondering how the food is. As usual, I tried the tofu pad…read morethai, and it was pretty good. But the green onions were cut a little larger than I'd like. It is a bit on the bland side for the sauce, which is fine. Tofu is definitely a great pick for protein though, and I don't think I'll ever pick any other meat again. I think I'd go back to opting for no green onions and no bean sprouts. I'm sure it's healthy, but the bean sprouts being so raw somehow doesn't really complement the rest of the dish for me. I could also do without the peanut crumbles.

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