4.5 rounded up. I've been searching for the best Thai curry in Reno and this is the best I have found so far. The Panang Curry was flavorful and had good texture. My wife had the papaya salad and beef pad see yew, which were also both good. I look forward to trying more of their menu including the soups and basil chicken. Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5. Ambiance: we did a pickup order but the restaurant is simple and nice. Easy parking. read more

Yu De Thai Restaurant - Panang curry with chicken. 3 spice. I could have gone higher, it was not particularly spicy. - Thai Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Food was great!! Service was great!! Got recommended the Thai Beef Soup got it with a level 5 spice and it was great also had the papaya salad with the crispy pork belly only thing I would like is that the pork belly was cut thicker but overall great! Setting is definitely small mom and pop shop which is always great to see! Can't wait to go back! read more

Yu De Thai Restaurant - Thai Tea - Thai Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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I came in here with a friend for a quick dinner. We were quickly seated and provided menus. They were busy even though it is a small restaurant since they get a lot of take out. My friend and shared the following: - Crab Fried Rice: I am usually picky with fried rice because it can get dry very easily depending on how it's cooked. However, this was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. - Yellow Curry: This was good and came with a bowl of rice. How it was served gave a very homey feel. - Mango Sticky Rice: The rice is sweet and the mangos were good. However, there is a big difference in the amount of mangoes and rice they serve per plate compared to the first time we were here. Overall, the food tastes good and the service is okay. I am disappointed in the lack of consistency with plating and amount of food that is served. I would not eat in the restaurant in the future, but prefer take out. I really wish the presentation and comfort was the same as when I came in the first time. There is a difference seen in the pictures from the first time I came to eat in the restaurant versus now. read more

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I will admit I went into this with a little hesitation. I've only seen the signs for the place driving past on the road. Once I got inside and looked over the menu a little I knew that my hesitation was a mistake. The thing that jumped out to me was the street style pad kra pow with minced chicken and a thai fried egg (on the menu it's called something like "authentic spicy basil"). I love this dish, and make it at home fairly often, but I almost never see it on a menu in Reno. I ordered it with a spice level of 5/5 and it was just right for me, but I have a pretty high spice tolerance. The dish was a heaping pile of meat in delicious stir fry sauce, with just the right amount of vinegar and sweetness to backup the spice of the chilies. The fried egg was more like a good American fried egg than the amazing Thai street eggs I've had, but getting any fried egg is a great with this dish. My only real complaint about the dish is that the green beans were very small, and I like my pad kra pow with a little more substantial veggie crunch. The place seemed busy, but it was a Saturday night. Despite that my food came out fairly quickly. It's a little on the pricey side, but I feel like I'm saying that a lot lately. But right around $20 for a well executed dish isn't unreasonable. I can't wait to go back and try some of my other favorite Thai dishes like green curry and see if the quality lines up with the kra pow. On a side note I only have 2 more Thai places left to try in Reno/Sparks! read more

Yu De Thai Restaurant - Pad kra pow, with a crispy fried egg. - Thai Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

I'm in the Reno area for work next week and I arrived a little early to spend some time with a friend that lives locally. He wanted to take me to his fave Thai restaurant in Reno. It's a Sunday and Yu De Thai actually opens where most Thai places seemed like they close on Sunday. They open at NOON on the weekends I guess. Closed on Tuesdays, seems like a weird day to close, but I do notice a lot of other restaurants close on Tuesday as well for some reason. We get there and there's already other tables of diners there. The inside is light and clean, not all super Thai decorated like other Thai places. There good light for food pics! It's kinda weird, there's Dean Martin music playing! My date already had in mind what to order. I browsed the menu, but left it up to him to order. We started with these spring rolls, they call them Salad rolls though. It was beautifully presented and came with a peanut and a sweet dipping sauces. This was a very good starting dish, I liked it. Next was a dish he said he was excited to get and no one else has anything like it. It's called Zaap Wings, deep fried huge wings covered in a Thai BBQ sauce. It's from Northern Thailand I'm told. Holy moly, what a sight when they came out, the wings are stretched straight with the drumette paddle and tip all straight. It came with a knife to cut it up. The server was even thoughtful enough to bring a roll of paper towels, cause we sure needed them. Just dig in caveman style! OMG, were these tasty! Then we got a dish called Prik Kling or something liker that. I have had this dish before at a place in SoCal and in Vegas, but this version with chicken was the best I ever had, it's all in the sauce they make it with. The chicken was cooked tender and not over cooked and a pile of basil on top. I love basil! To top our lunch off, we had house made Thai tea ice cream along with house made coconut ice cream. Wow, this was a super nice dessert to share. The Thai tea ice cream was more light and not dense creamy like gelato, more refreshing like that. I gotta say this really is one of the best Thai restaurants I've been to! read more

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This was my first time coming here. The restaurant is small and cozy and very clean. The food came out quickly and was delicious. The waitress was attentive and friendly. read more

Yu De Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Another spontaneous Girl's Night Out Dinner at our favorite Thai. The dishes are always delicious. Food is fresh and hot and tasty. Tonight she got her usual Chicken and Veggies with extra sauce to soak into the rice. I noticed a menu item I would normally pass by cuz I'm not a fan of pork belly as the texture is too mushy/fatty for my liking. He promised it would be crispy. Not wrong! Chunks of crispy and crunchy belly and basil and spice level was perfect. Green beans didn't disappoint either. read more

Yu De Thai Restaurant - Mixed Veggie with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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This was the perfect spot for a Thai food craving, especially if you want a sit down meal but on the quicker side. It's kind of small inside but cute, clean, and well laid out. Everyone was friendly and efficient (very fast service all around), and our server did a great job of balancing attentiveness with space for our conversation. On a random note, the playlist in the background was awesome and the volume level was not intrusive or too loud. Food wise, the spice levels were much better (spicier) than some other Thai restaurants in town who won't really go beyond the average white person's tolerance, so the heat at Yu De Thai was refreshing (p.s. to fellow white people: don't order spicy food and then complain when it is in fact, spicy!). Both of our meals were delicious and I would definitely go back - there are so many dishes to choose from. read more

Yu De Thai Restaurant - Yellow Curry & Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Ordered from here on door dash before so I wanted my husband and I to try it out in person. This place is super cute and small. It was a very relaxing experience so if you're having a rough day or need to go somewhere to unwind I would suggest this place. The music and ambiance is very soothing which I know may seem weird but it's true! My husband got the crispy noodle pad Thai and I for the regular pad Thai. We got level 2 spice and for me, it was a bit too spicy. I can't imagine how hot level 5 is! Overall, I would definitely recommend give one this place a try. Staff were very friendly, professional and attentive. We were in and out of there in less than an hour which was really nice. read more

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Service was wonderful, they were patient yet attentive. We even got a dad joke for free entertainment. The Thai Spicy Basil and Eggplant were delicious, with good portions. We took advantage of their lunch menu on a cold snowy day! read more

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So funny! Silver hair gentleman walked up and offered us suggestions since it was our first time. Didn't realize he was the owner and our server! Cute little place seemed popular but we still got in at 5:30 on a Saturday. We had chicken satay, it was really good but the shrimp special (zig zag) appetizer was top notch. Tom kha soup was good but a little small on the portion for four. Owner talked us in to their "crunchy" pad Thai. Great flavor but missed the traditional rice noodles. Papaya sales was pretty spicy at a 2 but very tasty. Yellow curry had great flavor. DON'T miss out on the fried bananas and chocolate lava cake with house made coconut ice cream! Delicious! read more

Yu De Thai Restaurant - Cute clean place. Get the fried bananas! - Thai Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Been back a few times since my last review and now again for lunch with friends. Food and service was great again. The three of us ordered off of the lunch menu specials and each chose pad Thai with our own selection of proteins. My tofu and veggies Pad Thai was wonderful and delicious. Just the right tang and it was not too sweet (my preference). My friends enjoyed theirs too. The lunch specials (fairly priced too!) are served with a small portion of soup and a salad. Perfect for light eaters, but may not be for a hungrier person. Nice place to meet up because you can hear one another during conversations and the dining room is pleasant and comfortable. I will come back more often and my friend who had never been there said she was happy to now know about the restaurant! read more

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We had the best Pad Thai we've had here. We got the crab rangoons, and the chicken pad thai, was our personal favorite we've had in town. Food was hot, service was fast , texture was perfect, taste was amazing. We found our new Thai spot. It seems super humble and authentic and the food was amazing to us! read more

The food was absolutely DELICIOUS!! I did a mobile order and it was ready exactly when it said it would be. The employees were very friendly and the store was very clean. The food was so delicious I cannot stop thinking about it. It was so flavorful!! I will definitely be coming back here and am looking forward to my next visit! read more

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I finally made it into Yu De Thai, and I'm so glad I did. I ordered the Chicken Penang Curry, level 3 spice... just enough heat for this girl without going overboard. The flavor, the texture, the care in the dish--you can really taste the love in their cooking. I even told the owner it made me feel like I was back in Thailand. It was nostalgic, comforting, and so full of depth. The restaurant is run by the sweetest couple who truly make you feel welcome. And the price? Great value for the quality and portions. This place is a gem, and I'm already planning my next visit (and bringing family and friends with me). If you're looking for real Thai food in Reno, Yu De Thai is it. Nice ambiance, videos of Thai street cooking, so fun to watch! Thank you Yu De Thai, family... see you next week. read more

Yu De Thai Restaurant - Perfect chicken Panang curry - Thai Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

I got food from here twice last week - one pick up and one dine in and man oh man, this place has officially become my favorite Thai place in Reno! So much flavor in everything they serve. The staff is also so kind. I like how it's also small, really gives that mom and pop vibe. read more

Yu De Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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I was really excited about trying out this place because I love Thai food. I was unable to eat and sit down so I ordered to go. The restaurant was small, cute, and clean. The service was nice. Unfortunately, my lunch order was missing the soup and wonton. I ordered the chicken panang curry. The worst part was that I was already at work when I realized I was missing those items. The food ratio was also disappointing. The rice box was not even half way and I got more veggies than meat. Maybe I need to try it out again. read more

This is the place I get my thai food fix in town! Yu De Thai is a local owned small restaurant that serves delicious Thai food. I find myself craving their pad thai from time to time. And their curries are delicious too. Their staff is attentive and you can either dine in or order to-go. There is plenty of seating inside. There's a parking lot so you don't have to worry about street parking since it's located in a shopping plaza. My go-to order includes the papaya salad and chicken pad thai. I will warn you their food is pretty spicy. My sister and I ordered a level 2 spice on their pad thai and it was way too spicy for us (and we thought we could handle spicy really well), it was too spicy to the point that we couldn't finish it although it was very delicious. I still would come back to get their food but I would probably go level 1 for the spice level on my dishes. read more

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OMG, this place is absolutely delicious! I had Pork Belly red curry for the first time, and now I'm obsessed. They also nailed the spice level. I finally found a place that understands what medium spicy means. I don't want my food mild or unbearably hot. I just want the perfect kick, and they delivered. I have no idea why I waited so long to try this place, but I'm so glad I finally did. I'll definitely be back! read more

Food was delicious. Very nice owners. Ordered Panang curry and it was great. Thank you for a nice meal.

Mom and I visited the restaurant yesterday and it was fantastic. I rates all Thai restaurants by how excellent their Thai national dish "Beef, Chicken, or Pork basil". The dish was so good, and authentic. It is rare to see the restaurant made this simple dish. Great job! We had their famous crispy fried chicken with tamarind sauce, papaya salad and phad thai and all three were delicious. The only thing that I didn't care for was the Thai Iced Tea which was way too sweet. Keep up the good work. read more

This is my first visit. I loved the Chicken Pad Thai mild. It was nice and saucy. My friend ordered his standard Pineapple Curry mild. My Pad Thai was totally not spicy at all... the mild curry was a tad spicy. I do not like spicy but I still thought the curry was delicious. And it was not too spicy for a non spicy eater. I'm very happy they offer a DELICIOUS BROWN RICE. The service was great. The atmosphere is super casual. Not a fancy place but bright and cheery. I enjoyed everything. If you find this review useful please VOTE! read more

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My dad's local Thai spot on vista was closed so we traveled a little bit further and I have to say it was totally worth it Charming place with good reviews and even tastier food so good I didn't manage to get a picture of my husband's Beef with pepper garlic, but he says it's amazing. I ordered the drunken noodles based on one of the photos from the review I had read and I am not disappointed. The fried tofu is awesome. We will be back All the stars read more

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Last visit was during COVID shutdown. Had takeaway handed through the door. Such different times. Don't remember it being as good as it was today. Great service from the start. Server answered my question about dark fried rice. It has a darker soy sauce in it. Sounded good so I tried it. Very good pork fried rice. You have your choice of chicken, beef or pork. Another menu item is crab fried rice, may try that next time. My wife had pumpkin curry. Yep you read that correctly, pumpkin. Got the most mild version and it was perfect. A large bowl with white rice on the side. After this visit we definitely will return to further explore the menu. You should too. read more

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Top notch Thai food in a cozy space with a hole-in-the-wall vibe. My biggest gripe with most Thai restaurants in town is that the food is typical swimming in salt and grease. Not so with the dishes at Yu De Thai. Been here twice and the food has been absolutely amazing both times. Unlike some Asian restaurants that are blatantly ripping you off by skimping on the ingredients (looking at you, Chi), you get great value for what you pay for here. When you order salmon, they give you a sizable filet. The noodles dishes are also loaded with tons of veggies and whatever protein you order. Service isn't the fastest, but this is a great place for a good, sit-down meal if you are not in a rush. Overall, highly recommend! read more

The owner/host was a very nice person. He told my brother and I a few jokes. This is a very casual restaurant which is a comfortable place to dine. A Thai chef has an extensive menu and everything I've tried is delicious. We had pad thai, spicy basil eggplant and drunken noodles with seafood. Must admit that I didn't think the food was as great as the first time I was here, but everything was made tasty, fresh and delicious. I will return whenever I want to dine out in this area. read more

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Incredible service and delicious Thai food. The best pud Thai ever. Try the cream cheese won tons. Very clean. read more

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I live around the corner from this place but this was my first time giving it a try. It's a small, cozy spot that has a very welcoming host. I ordered the vegetable fried rice and a garlic & pepper lover chicken dish. The flavor was incredible. I bought the food with the intention of eating half now and half the next day and I almost ate it all in the same night lol. I was not disappointed and went back two days later for soup! read more

Yu De Thai Restaurant - Vegetable fried rice - Thai Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Soup = check, pad Thai = check, Thai tea = check. Overall decent price for good food and THEY DELIVER. I was very happy even with left overs. read more

I could argue that this spot is the best Thai food in town! We moved to Sparks and got nervous we wouldn't find a place to fill the void of midtown Thai food, but truthfully, I prefer Yu De Thai now. Their curry is thick and delicious, their Pad Thai is great, and I crave their Tom Ka. The employees are always kind and pick up/ take out is easy! They're open a little later than other places, which I love! I look forward to dining in one day. It's a cute restaurant and I'm glad we have it nearby read more

Yu De Thai Restaurant - Chicken Penang Curry and Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

This restaurant is a hidden gem in the Reno/Sparks area. The food is absolutely delicious, fresh and authentic. We go here often now that we have discovered this amazing place. The service is prompt and made to order. It is a small mom and pop restaurant. The owner and his wife are on premise. It is clean and the atmosphere is nice. Many times the owner pulls up a chair and takes your order and talks with you a bit, and often shares a good joke or two. Today we ordered Thai Tea. I had Panang Curry .... it was a ample serving of Carrots, cabbage , broccoli , tender chicken , all in a creamy peanut sauce that was to die for and a side of white rice. My husband had Pad Tai and it was loaded with tons of delicious ingredients and Shrimp. We were both happy campers when we were done with our meals. We highly recommend Yu De Thai if you are looking for delicious fresh made to order Thai food. read more

I just tried a new dish offered here at Yu De Thai that's an "off menu" special. You have to actually ask for it. It's called Khao Soi, pronounced (cow soy). It's a hard dish to find in the Reno area, there was one other Thai place I tried it at and it was not good. But this version is off the charts good. It's a curry bades sauce over egg noodles and your choice of meat as well as all kinds of veggies and othe prices. I've never tasted any Thai food like this before. It's so beautifully presented as well. The owner/ chef actualy prepares this one herself, so you know it's gotta be good! Posted some pics of this dish! ($17.99) read more

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Writing my second review on Yu De Thai - I give 4 stars this time for two reasons (i) their to-go dinner/lunch portions are not good enough to feed a single person and (ii) the owner does not like to give enough white rice with their curries. Please do not send white rice using that micro-size paper bag! On numerous occasions, I told this to the owner, but they ignored this suggestion. Please rethink about the size of your dinner/lunch orders. For dine-in, I guess they serve a lot but they mess up only their to-go orders. I hope the owner would correct this simple thing. Just to have a comparison - please take a look at the to-go orders from Thai Spice or The Coconut. read more

Absolutely just a delightful small business I had the pleasure of visiting last week! As soon as you walk in there is almost always a kind hearted and personable older gentleman that actually sits down with you to take your order! He makes jokes and casual conversation in a way that is genuine and treats everyone like a real human being. The food was also so great, with the crispy pad thai, pad thai, and fried rice all having great flavor. The chicken was also juicy and high quality, which is something thai places sometimes struggle with. It also feels so warm and comfortable in the restaurant as well with its atmosphere and overall vibe. I would definitely eat here again and hopefully enjoy it even more!! read more

2 of the 3 dishes we tried are recommended: Green Curry and Giant ZAAP Shrimp. Especially their Giant ZAAP fried shrimp appetizer, drizzled in a tamarind sauce. The tamarind sauce was nicely seasoned to a sweet/sour/lightly spicy taste, and the shrimp were battered and fried to a nice light crispy crunch (tails were de-shelled and deveined before frying). There were 5 jumbo shrimp (cooked tail diameter was about 1 inch each). If this was all I ate for my meal, I would be satisfied. The green curry dish comes with bamboo, bell peppers, eggplant, some basil leaves, and choice of protein (chicken, beef, etc) with 5 spice levels. It also comes with a bowl of rice (jasmine or brown). My dinner guest chose a mild level of spice and even at that level, the curry was still very flavorful. The third dish which I don't recommend is their "fishcake". It was not on the regular menu but considered a chef special, on a hand-written menu near their back wall. The 5 fish patties had a very pungent fishy smell and after-taste, like it was made from frozen (not fresh) fish. It appeared to be salmon due to its pinkish color, but I've never had such fishy salmon before. So I'd skip this dish. Restaurant is in a space next to other stores, with a small parking lot. read more

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The food is good, as long as it's fresh. My potatoes in my Yellow Curry were not tonight. I should have spoken up. My husband enjoyed his Drunken Noodles very much. Now, if you like dinner and a show, this the place, the older gentleman is pretty good with a joke, but I just wish he would leave the politics behind. read more

I am a big fan of authentic Thai food, and this place is amazing, it's a very small restaurant, but I've always been able to sit down without waiting. The couple that own it are very nice people to speak with and the food is absolutely fantastic, never had anything I didn't enjoy. The owner makes her own ice cream and they often have in season mango, yum. I highly recommend this spot, you won't be disappointed, the Zap chicken appetizer is great. read more

Yu De Thai Restaurant - The Best Salmon - Thai Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Called to place an order for pickup gave them my name and what I wanted to order then was hung up on with no information on when it would be ready. When I arrived I was asked for my name multiple times from multiple people, it seemed very disorganized and as if they weren't sure what to do. The older man who was at the counter didn't know what was going on and was rude telling me I was looking at him like he was from another planet when they didn't seem to know what was going on in their own restaurant. The food was okay the meat in the pad Thai was overcooked and hard. I will not be returning. read more

I was craving kho soi its a curry dish and I was disappointed to not see it on the menu since its quite a popular Thai dish. But fear not, for the lady who took my order was very accommodating and was willing to make it for me! My craving was satisfied it came out good. Also I got a level 5 which is the highest and it do got some spiciness that I enjoyed. The place reminds me of my aunts house the sun shines in giving you a homey vibe. Plenty of seats and love the plants. read more

Yu De Thai Restaurant - Beef basil lunch speacial - Thai Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Omg we got takeout from here and how insanely delicious the tom yum soup is here. We are obsessed. The pad Thai was also so so good, but there's something special about that tom yum... read more