Living in Thailand for nearly three years, I've come to expect a lot from Thai restaurants in Australia, especially those run by people of Thai heritage. Thankfully, Thips Thai doesn't let me down. But what truly sets them apart is their amazing service.
Over the last four weeks, I frequented Canberra for work, and kept finding myself drawn to Thips Thai. It reminded me of the vibrant food courts in Bangkok, bustling with energy. I ended up going back twice, and soon enough, things got exciting. From the third day on, ordering became unnecessary. As soon as I walked in, the staff would greet me with, "Ravin, your usual?" They even got to know my preferences so well that on occassion my food would be ready before I even reached the counter to pay!
One day, I mentioned having a sensitive stomach and needing my meal less spicy. From then on, every single staff member, without fail, would ask if I was feeling better and if I wanted my spice level adjusted. This level of care and attention made me feel incredibly valued as a customer.
Needless to say, the food was fantastic too. Every workday in Belconnen, Thips Thai was my...
Read moreWowsa is all I can say about this place, very unassuming in an office type building a relative had recommended it. Dinner was the best Thai food I have had in many years very close to the food I ate in Thailand. I had a green, Papaya salad Thai style, which is also known as a green papaya salad. We shared dishes and by far my favorite was the crispy chicken, Chinese, broccoli and chili basil. We also had Z Tom Kha soup, curry puffs, which were delicious an outstanding crunchy hot served with a sweet little sauce. We also had the beef Massaman curry, which was so tender. I couldn’t believe it hadn’t been cooked for hours, a red curry and also a Penang curry. go with a group and get lots of dishes for the best experience, it was absolutely amazing. Oh, I almost forgot the monitors with the views of the markets and the Street Benders brought me right back to my time in Thailand. Don’t forget to get a order of sticky rice with the green pawpaw salad roll up the rice and dip it in the sauce from the green papaya salad. It is divine and it’s what the locals...
Read moreEDIT: Upgraded it to 5 starts for the consistently yummy and amazing food. Never been let down with the quality of food and service!
In short it's AMAZING. Cute little Thai restaurant tucked away on level 1 close by to Westfield. Definitely the best Thai food I've had here in Canberra. Great customer service and the food is delicious. I had the Pad Se Ew which was jam packed with flavour. My partner had the Tom Yum Soup Noodles which despite its clear broth was filled with intricate flavours. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu. 4 stars for the pricing. 5 for the food. Will upgrade my review to full 5 stars if the quality remains the same over a period of time. Definitely...
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