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Located in the Heights. Thai Tapas is located in a former Thai restaurant's location, which is right next to the Heights UPS. Parking in this parking lot requires scanning and is paid, but free for less than 2 hours. This recent phenomenon is quite annoying because paid parking should not even be a thing in this area. We went indoors and immediately saw that the dining room was very understaffed, and by that; it was one person staffing all the tables. This not only overworked the single staff member but service was also very slow for everyone. The Jack crudo was decent with a coconut milk base. The pad Thai with beef and shrimp came out with a subpar sauce; it didn't taste traditionally tasty like the street food it is supposed to resemble. It lacked the wok flavor and The appetizers were a mixed bag; the wings were solid, the sushi rolls were okay, and the shumai was also very okay. The Thai and Japanese fusion concept is interesting; in almost all scenarios the mixing of multiple Asian cuisines results in subpar renditions of both cuisines involved.
This was my first time trying this place. We ended up going because they were open until 11, and there honestly weren't many spots still open after 10 in the area. We ordered everything to-go, and I attached a screenshot of what we got along with the prices. The teriyaki chicken was a little underwhelming for me and probably not something I'd order again. But I really liked the drunken noodles, they were flavorful and had a good level of spice without being too overpowering. My other favorite was the mango & sweet sticky rice, just best food to end the meal. The soup/curry was also very flavorful. The restaurant itself was really cute and had a more elevated vibe than I expected. I could definitely see it being a nice date spot. The employees were also really friendly and helpful when I asked for recommendations.
New-ish restaurant that is definitely still working out some kinks. The food overall was actually decent, but our overall experience was very off. The restaurant itself is pretty cute inside. The service and flow of the evening was off schedule from the start - slow at the host stand, slow to get menus / water once seated, strange rhythm of food and cocktails coming out. Background music cutting in and out. Bathroom was not clean. Those are just a few observations. I think part of the issue is they seemed short staffed, not even having a dedicated bar tender, etc. Food: we got the appetizer sampler and like their money balls the best. Their spicy salmon rolls were decent. There oysters were ok. Food came out at very delayed increments.
Parking is not free and in small shopping center. Restaurant was empty of patrons. Restaurant lacked decorations and vibes, felt like white sterile hospital. Food was just ok, nothing special. Nicely presented but lacked taste. I was not a fan of the food, we just ate apps and asked for check. Won't be returning.
Solid four stars. I was shocked to see the Thai spice was no longer there. I guess it's been a long time since I've eaten off 19th St. in the Heights. I noticed the name change on Google, but I didn't realize Google had the old location still active and that they didn't update to let us know that it's been replaced by Thai Tapas. Would that being said I'm glad we stopped in and gave it a try anyway. Food: I was impressed with the Pad Thai . It was exceptionally good. My girls dish was good as well. I can't remember what she had, though. I think it was drunken noodles. I don't recall, but it was good. Everything was made fresh and full of flavor. I will definitely come back and try their pad Thai again. The customer service is great. The decor on the inside is nice. I will definitely come back and try their food again. It's something different, it's a Japanese. I guess Thai fusion mix, but it works. Great job team.
Everything we ordered was good .. the sushi was okay ... the service was good .. we went around lunch time and got seated right away. The food came out quick and enough time to leave for the free parking limit in the parking lot. Fav: Drunken Noodles and the Tiger Cry Steak
I'm not usually a big Thai food fan and tend to gravitate towards other Asian cuisines, so it took me a while to try this place, but I'm glad I finally did. They have a raw bar with everything from oysters and sushi to even ceviche. Everything we tried was delicious, including the cocktails. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The restaurant is bright, clean, and modern has a nice patio. Sarah was our server and was incredibly friendly, as was the rest of the team. Will definitely be back.
Our waiter was so charming that he put a smile on our faces. The food was good. Beautiful presentation. Get the khao soi and the crispy fish for sure.
Thai Tapas offers a high end intimidate dine in experience with flavorful Thai food. I had an opportunity to do take out and it did not disappoint. The food stayed hot and had a strong punch of spice flavor. Highly recommend to try their stir fried noodles. The service was quick and simple from placing a pick up order and picking up the food. Upon entering the ambiance was very modern and provides an intimidate experience.
This spot has had a couple of Thai restaurants come and go, but the new ownership at Thai Tapas seems to have finally gotten it right. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. It's definitely a step up from the previous places in the same space. The portions weren't huge but still filling. The tom yum tasted more like a Vietnamese-style hot and sour soup than a traditional tom yum, but it was still tasty. The tom kha was decent, though I've had better elsewhere. The drunken noodles were moist, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The pad woon sen was very flavorful as well. All the dishes had generous portions of meat. The service was friendly, attentive, and quick. The decor was modern and stylish. I'll definitely be back to try some more dishes.
Thai Tapas (Thai Japanese Sushi Bar) has Thai plates and sushi rolls, nigiri, and more. Thai Tapas is located near our home and is one of our favorite Thai places near us. We particularly like the pad see ew, tom yum soup, oysters, and panang curry. We have gotten the spice levels two to four before, and the levels 2-3 are easy to handle. The level four has a kick to it, and an especially extra kick for the panang curry and papaya salad, but not too bad on the other dishes. We have tried a sushi roll once, but honestly, it was a pass. I would just get the Thai dishes. I got the tom yum soup when I was feeling a bit sick, and it was perfect. The tom yum was a good balance between sweet and sour. The panang curry is sweet and spicy and comes with a good amount of rice. The pad see ew and pad Thai are consistent. The osyters come with this thick, sweet and spicy sauce, which goes well on top of the oysters. Service was efficient and very nice every time I have visited, and there is plenty of free parking (for two hours). Thai Tapas has a variety of dishes and is one if my go-to for Thai food in the Heights.
The inside is very nice. Great bar. Lovely tables. The service was fast. Staff were very nice. We went on a holiday and it had a sizable crowd. The food was great. The beef fried rice could of have had more flavor, but was overall good. The chicken satay was good. The branzino was really good. The spice level is odd. We asked for a 3/5 and it was not spicy at all. Not like a oh I have a high tolerance for spicy, but not spicy at all. We asked for the chili paste and stuff to make it spicy. But I'd come back. It was good.
The food was very flavorful, and the prices were reasonable. Indoor seating is cozy, with bar seating and an outdoor terrace also available. The only downside was parking you must use a QR code, which provides two hours free before charges apply. Overall, the food was excellent, and we received phenomenal service from Daisy and the bar staff.
2 months ago
3 months ago
This place came highly recommended by my boyfriend who recently discovered it and has been ordering takeout from here. The restaurant is really nicely decorated inside and even has a full bar. We stopped by this past Sunday for an early Father's Day dinner and thankfully for us it was not super crowded. We ordered the crispy egg rolls to start and they were so good! Super crispy on the outside and soooo flavorful. I also ordered a lychee martini which was delicious and happened to be $2 off for happy hour. YASSSSS! For our entrees, I ordered the Pad See Ew with chicken, and my boyfriend got the Thai Drunken Noodles with chicken and beef. Both dishes were soooo good. We ordered them at a medium spice level, which was perfect for us. It definitely had my nose running a little but in a good way, not in an overwhelming way. My boyfriend's dad ordered his dish Thai spicy and even he struggled to finish it. This man can handle spice, so the fact that he was surprised says a lot. There's definitely a reason they warn you before ordering it that way! Overall, we had great service throughout our visit which was consistent with everything my boyfriend had told me beforehand. The staff was super friendly and attentive. Multiple people checked in with us to get refills, orders, make sure everything was ok, etc. One quick note on parking: the lot says paid parking but that only applies if you're there for more than two hours. For a normal meal, you should be totally fine. read more
It's a clean space with a modern Thai menu with some Japanese bites as well. The menu is organized nicely and has plenty of shareable type dishes to go with the Tapas naming convention. The bathroom was undergoing repairs while we dined here during lunch and it was laughably loud at points. The staff was also short handed as there was a single server doing all of the roles for front of house operations. She preformed her duties admirably inspite the lack of help honestly. The experience itself was underwhelming all other perspectives, as it just felt like there wasn't much interest from the owner/operators in mainting a certain level of care during week days. The food pleasant at times. The spicy fried drumsticks were the best flavored and textured thing we ate on our visit. The rolls and Crudo were passable, the Spicy akami being the better of the two we tried. My pad kre pao looked visually amazing, but I would've loved to have a more complex and deeper Thai funky flavor, more dark soy sauce and fish sauce is what this dish lacked. Parking is free for the first 2 hrs outside and there's a bar inside with cocktails for those that plan to stick around for a while here. read more
Located in the Heights. Thai Tapas is located in a former Thai restaurant's location, which is right next to the Heights UPS. Parking in this parking lot requires scanning and is paid, but free for less than 2 hours. This recent phenomenon is quite annoying because paid parking should not even be a thing in this area. We went indoors and immediately saw that the dining room was very understaffed, and by that; it was one person staffing all the tables. This not only overworked the single staff member but service was also very slow for everyone. The Jack crudo was decent with a coconut milk base. The pad Thai with beef and shrimp came out with a subpar sauce; it didn't taste traditionally tasty like the street food it is supposed to resemble. It lacked the wok flavor and The appetizers were a mixed bag; the wings were solid, the sushi rolls were okay, and the shumai was also very okay. The Thai and Japanese fusion concept is interesting; in almost all scenarios the mixing of multiple Asian cuisines results in subpar renditions of both cuisines involved. read more
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Jason. We…
This was my first time trying this place. We ended up going because they were open until 11, and there honestly weren't many spots still open after 10 in the area. We ordered everything to-go, and I attached a screenshot of what we got along with the prices. The teriyaki chicken was a little underwhelming for me and probably not something I'd order again. But I really liked the drunken noodles, they were flavorful and had a good level of spice without being too overpowering. My other favorite was the mango & sweet sticky rice, just best food to end the meal. The soup/curry was also very flavorful. The restaurant itself was really cute and had a more elevated vibe than I expected. I could definitely see it being a nice date spot. The employees were also really friendly and helpful when I asked for recommendations. read more
New-ish restaurant that is definitely still working out some kinks. The food overall was actually decent, but our overall experience was very off. The restaurant itself is pretty cute inside. The service and flow of the evening was off schedule from the start - slow at the host stand, slow to get menus / water once seated, strange rhythm of food and cocktails coming out. Background music cutting in and out. Bathroom was not clean. Those are just a few observations. I think part of the issue is they seemed short staffed, not even having a dedicated bar tender, etc. Food: we got the appetizer sampler and like their money balls the best. Their spicy salmon rolls were decent. There oysters were ok. Food came out at very delayed increments. read more
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Ami H.
Hi Zach,…
Parking is not free and in small shopping center. Restaurant was empty of patrons. Restaurant lacked decorations and vibes, felt like white sterile hospital. Food was just ok, nothing special. Nicely presented but lacked taste. I was not a fan of the food, we just ate apps and asked for check. Won't be returning. read more
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Ami H.
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2 months ago
Solid four stars. I was shocked to see the Thai spice was no longer there. I guess it's been a long time since I've eaten off 19th St. in the Heights. I noticed the name change on Google, but I didn't realize Google had the old location still active and that they didn't update to let us know that it's been replaced by Thai Tapas. Would that being said I'm glad we stopped in and gave it a try anyway. Food: I was impressed with the Pad Thai . It was exceptionally good. My girls dish was good as well. I can't remember what she had, though. I think it was drunken noodles. I don't recall, but it was good. Everything was made fresh and full of flavor. I will definitely come back and try their pad Thai again. The customer service is great. The decor on the inside is nice. I will definitely come back and try their food again. It's something different, it's a Japanese. I guess Thai fusion mix, but it works. Great job team. read more
3 months ago
Everything we ordered was good .. the sushi was okay ... the service was good .. we went around lunch time and got seated right away. The food came out quick and enough time to leave for the free parking limit in the parking lot. Fav: Drunken Noodles and the Tiger Cry Steak read more
4 months ago
I'm not usually a big Thai food fan and tend to gravitate towards other Asian cuisines, so it took me a while to try this place, but I'm glad I finally did. They have a raw bar with everything from oysters and sushi to even ceviche. Everything we tried was delicious, including the cocktails. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The restaurant is bright, clean, and modern has a nice patio. Sarah was our server and was incredibly friendly, as was the rest of the team. Will definitely be back. read more
Thai Tapas offers a high end intimidate dine in experience with flavorful Thai food. I had an opportunity to do take out and it did not disappoint. The food stayed hot and had a strong punch of spice flavor. Highly recommend to try their stir fried noodles. The service was quick and simple from placing a pick up order and picking up the food. Upon entering the ambiance was very modern and provides an intimidate experience. read more
This spot has had a couple of Thai restaurants come and go, but the new ownership at Thai Tapas seems to have finally gotten it right. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. It's definitely a step up from the previous places in the same space. The portions weren't huge but still filling. The tom yum tasted more like a Vietnamese-style hot and sour soup than a traditional tom yum, but it was still tasty. The tom kha was decent, though I've had better elsewhere. The drunken noodles were moist, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The pad woon sen was very flavorful as well. All the dishes had generous portions of meat. The service was friendly, attentive, and quick. The decor was modern and stylish. I'll definitely be back to try some more dishes. read more
1 year ago
Thai Tapas (Thai Japanese Sushi Bar) has Thai plates and sushi rolls, nigiri, and more. Thai Tapas is located near our home and is one of our favorite Thai places near us. We particularly like the pad see ew, tom yum soup, oysters, and panang curry. We have gotten the spice levels two to four before, and the levels 2-3 are easy to handle. The level four has a kick to it, and an especially extra kick for the panang curry and papaya salad, but not too bad on the other dishes. We have tried a sushi roll once, but honestly, it was a pass. I would just get the Thai dishes. I got the tom yum soup when I was feeling a bit sick, and it was perfect. The tom yum was a good balance between sweet and sour. The panang curry is sweet and spicy and comes with a good amount of rice. The pad see ew and pad Thai are consistent. The osyters come with this thick, sweet and spicy sauce, which goes well on top of the oysters. Service was efficient and very nice every time I have visited, and there is plenty of free parking (for two hours). Thai Tapas has a variety of dishes and is one if my go-to for Thai food in the Heights. read more
The inside is very nice. Great bar. Lovely tables. The service was fast. Staff were very nice. We went on a holiday and it had a sizable crowd. The food was great. The beef fried rice could of have had more flavor, but was overall good. The chicken satay was good. The branzino was really good. The spice level is odd. We asked for a 3/5 and it was not spicy at all. Not like a oh I have a high tolerance for spicy, but not spicy at all. We asked for the chili paste and stuff to make it spicy. But I'd come back. It was good. read more
9 months ago
The food was very flavorful, and the prices were reasonable. Indoor seating is cozy, with bar seating and an outdoor terrace also available. The only downside was parking you must use a QR code, which provides two hours free before charges apply. Overall, the food was excellent, and we received phenomenal service from Daisy and the bar staff. read more
3 months ago
I came here on a weeknight to eat dinner! The ambience was very nice, super posh. Also, whole menu was halal! They bought out my appetizer late bc they forgot about it, but they were very apologetic. Overall, food was really good though! Service was great, as well! read more
Best of both worlds with Thai and sushi. The sushi menu is limited but good. Service is fast and staff are friendly. The inside of the restaurant is nice, and they also have a cute patio which is semi-covered. We went for an early dinner with kids and didn't feel too out of place, but not sure I'd take kids at prime dinner hour. Definitely will come back! read more
3 months ago
I stopped into Thai Tapas for lunch and was blown away. I had the oysters which were out originally but midday through my silken shrimp appetizer, they got a fresh delivery -- with the Thai chili paste and seafood sauce, these may be the best oysters I've ever had! Order at least 6!!!! I also got the pad Thai with chicken and medium spice (I could've done spicy or Thai hot), it was lunch so it came with hot & sour soup and everything was delicious. The service was wonderful and the decor inside is beautiful but unfortunately it was a small crowd, dinner may be different! Parking was easy out front free for 2 hrs with the app. I may have found my Thai/Sushi home in the Heights. read more
4 months ago
Came for our 6 year anniversary tonight and this was everything and more. The Thai food is made with so much love and care. The Japanese food is made with high quality ingredients and mouth filling umami flavors. 10/10 no freaking notes at all! Will be back for the beautiful views and amazing service. read more
25 days ago
I have been eating at this restaurant ever since it was Thai spice, they have consistently tried to upgrade the restaurant and each time it seems to get further and further away from being the wonderful restaurant that it was as Thai Spice), the service was great as always the food seemed a bit milder and not as flavorful as I remember it the portions seemed smaller for their lunch specials, especially the soup that comes with lunch, on the other hand, they've definitely made the inside of the restaurant look amazing, it's not someplace that I will continue to go to on a regular basis, but I think that people will like it so give it a shot and share your experiences read more
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Ami H.
Hi Harry, thank you for visiting and for sharing your thoughts with…
I decided to try this place out based on an influencer's post. First call out is the parking is free for 2 hours then $2 after for up to 12 hours. Sort of weird for the type of lot but ok. Next the look of the restaurant is so chic and elegant. Love the layout. It's highly recommended to make reservations because it gets packed really quick. Service is still a bit slow as they are new. Sooo the drinks were not it. We got 2 drinks and both didn't have any alcoholic in there even after asking about the first one. Food is really good but they forgot to add my protein and had to come back to add it. I'll say it's likely I will not visit again as my visit was a bit awkward. read more
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Ami H.
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Great ambiance, service, and food! The Thai food is on the sweeter side but I loved how flavorful everything was. I would highly recommend the River Prawn. So tender and juicy. read more
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Aliyah H.
Hi Misa, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re so glad you…
we got to try this newer thai place on a date night! was super yummy and the service was top tier! both the gentlemen working were super friendly and attentive. we tried the pad thai, green curry, and mochi which were all great! read more
1 year ago
Everything was great, good service, food & drinks were delicious good chill vibes to eat & drink Had a good & fun lunch date with baby,today here read more
1 month ago
8 months ago
The food is exceptional. We had the pad kra pow and it was over the top. I love the new decor and Amy was the absolute best server. She gave me great recommendations and has the perfect attitude. I came back back to back days highly recommend. read more
2 months ago
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11 months ago
Another new gem in The Heights neighborhood! Small but cute place (also has patio seatings!) EVERYTHING order was DELISH!!! Flavors are on point! Service was amazing! read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
This review is just for the pad kee mao. I ordered to go, and the flat noodles were sticking together, and not all seasoned with flavor as a result. read more
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