Madame Thai - Thai Streetfood | Noodlebar — Restaurant in Rotterdam

The atmosphere and general deco of the place is quite nice but after the food was served, it felt as if it [the atmosphere] was compensating for the lack of authenticity and flavour of the dishes.

As a person from Southeast Asia, the food did not taste Thai at all. It was super sweet for god knows what reason. It’s as if every recipe includes adding a ladle of sugar syrup to the cooking pot. FYI, main components of Thai food include: Galangal, lemon grass and leaves, Thai Basil, fish sauce and most importantly- coconut milk. None of the dishes seemed to have either of those ingredients.

We ordered: Mixed Thai snack platter, which was actually decent and nice but the chicken satay was really bland. Could’ve added more salt to it. The fishcakes could have used some mercy of fish sauce to it to give its actual taste. The pangsit chicken was acceptable.

Pad Thai: This should’ve been a dessert instead because of the sweetness of it! Absolutely terrifyingly sweet! Pad Thai back in SE Asia used to make me sweat and have tears (cause of spice); the one here made me sweat and almost cry as well cause of the absurdity of the taste. Half of the ingredients are missing: fish sauce, oyster sauce, tamarind paste and generous amount of bean sprouts.

Green Curry Chicken: same as Pad Thai. Also why on earth is it so damn watery?!?! Where’s the coconut milk and bird eye chillis?!

Pad Khrapao: basically wok fried rice, which was the most edible dish in the entire order. It was decent as well but it tasted a bit sweet.

Khao Tom Mad: we wanted to place an order for the Thai mango sticky rice but unfortunately it was not available due to the off season of mangoes which is totally understandable. This was acceptable as well. Could’ve used a generous amount of coconut milk to it.

All in all, such a disappointment; might’ve to just spend big bucks to book a flight to Thailand and eat authentic and flavourful Thai food instead of spending it in here. My...

A friend recommended going here for our semi-anual dinner meeting. I strongly advise you not to go here for various reasons. I shall elucidate.

In 2.5 hours, we were only offered drinks once, and only after having been there for half an hour already. Our orders were not delivered at the same time and there was quite a wait for the last order to arrive and we could start our meal together as etiquette prescibes.

Nobody, in those 2.5 hours, asked us anything about the food nor our experience. We even had to stop a waiter passing by to beg of him to bring us another drink. Maybe it was for the best we weren't asked how we enjoyed the food, as the food was barely mediocre and definitely not worth the money.

At some point, one member of staff came to collect the plates. I had expected him to ask us if we wanted to order desert or maybe have some tea or coffee after. Alas. So, we decided to have desert elsewhere.

Last but not least, our entrance. When my friend and I were seated (we had booked a table for 5), we were shown to a cold, concrete table for four next to a bright neon sign. I have a serious back injury and asked if we could be seated someplace else with a normal chair to sit on. The lady told me we should have mentioned this when booking a table. I told her that I did not expect to find a picnic table at a restaurant.

I am awfully sorry for the lady whom I asked for the bill on our way out and had to listen to me saying to her how I was baffled by the fact it was so crowded it being such a lousy restaurant. I reckon she could...

Mama Thai offers a warm welcome from the moment you step in. The crew immediately makes you feel at home, greeting you with genuine smiles and an easygoing friendliness that sets a positive tone for the meal. The restaurant itself is pleasantly comfortable—the temperature is well balanced, so you can enjoy your food without feeling hot or stuffy. Its location is another big plus, sitting just a short walk from the train station, which makes it a convenient stop whether you’re commuting or exploring the neighborhood.

The food here is the real highlight. The Thai curry bursts with rich flavors, the pad thai has that perfect mix of sweet and savory, and the Thai milk tea is creamy and refreshing. Each dish feels freshly prepared and true to Thai taste. Payment is hassle-free, too; whether you prefer cash or card, they accommodate you easily.

That said, the service pace can sometimes lag when the restaurant gets busy. On my visit, the staff were attentive and kind, but a few follow-ups—like checking if drinks needed another one—took longer than expected. A little more consistency during peak hours would elevate the experience even more.

Overall, Mama Thai combines excellent flavors, a welcoming crew, and a convenient location. With just a bit more attention to speed during busy periods, it can easily become a favorite go-to for authentic Thai...