The service here was truly excellent--everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. One of the staff members even brought us a complimentary glass of logan tea to try. It had a sweet tea vibe but was lighter and more refreshing--definitely worth trying if you're curious!
My husband and I ordered two lunch specials: Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles) and another variation of Pad Se Eew, both served with soup and an egg roll (which tasted more like a crispy Chinese spring roll). I especially enjoyed the soup--it had a flavorful balance of spice and sourness that was surprisingly good.
As for the Pad Kee Mao, it was fine but not the best I've had. The noodles were slightly overcooked and clumped together, and it was missing tomatoes, which were listed on the menu and are something I personally associate with this dish. It also wasn't spicy at all. Instead, they offer a basket of condiments--chili oil, dry red pepper flakes, sriracha-like sauce, and some kind of soy-based sauce--to let you adjust the spice to your liking. While I appreciate the flexibility, I believe cooking the spice into the dish would've brought out more depth, aroma and flavor.
The biggest downside, unfortunately, was the smell upon entering the restaurant. It had a unpleasant odor, almost like a plumbing issue. I'm not sure if it was specific to the restaurant or something coming from the neighboring businesses in the strip center, but it was noticeable. Thankfully, when the food arrived, the aroma from the food helped mask it.
All in all, I'd give the service 5 stars and the food 3.5 stars. It's a solid, casual spot with great staff, and with a little more attention to consistency and ambiance, it could easily...
Read moreWe ordered takeout since we had been wanting to try this place since it opened, the staff was inviting and extremely friendly. My husband went inside to order to go and we waited for our food. It came out within 20 minutes and when he went back inside to get our food the sweet lady at the register gave him a tea free of charge and it was amazing. So good, tasted like sugar cane was in there but not sure what kind of tea it was. We ordered the Pad Se Eew and the Pad Kee Mao (Drunken noodles) along with the mango sticky rice. Everything was amazing. From the noodles to the sticky rice, it was so flavorful and fresh. Delicious Authentic Thai food! We will certainly be back and to eat in house.
UPDATE: We’ve eaten from here idk how many times now and today was finally a day we were able to dine in. Everything exceeded our expectations. This place deserves all the praise and to be completely packed. Everything was absolutely delicious. Chicken Sataae, Yellow Curry, Pad Se Eew, Beef noodle soup. Everything was delcious. The hospitality is absolutely phenomenal. We were given the fried donuts to go. Amazing. Best restaurant in...
Read moreMy family and I use to love coming here. The food was always so delicious, no matter what we chose off the menu. When family and friends come to town I would bring them here. On August 16th we stopped in for my son's birthday ( just as we did last year) and unfortunately we were informed that the previous owner sold. We still decided to dine it. And that was a total mistake. We had to send all of our flavored fruit tea's back . They all tasted like sugar water , and we each had different flavors. After that I didn't order , but my kids still did and that was an even bigger mistake. The food was horrific! I literally deleted my 5 star review just to leave this one. My family was broken hearted. The old Baytown Thai was a pure Gem. And will definitely be missed. The restaurant was empty and the service was even horrible. It took the waitress forever to refill my water . The atmosphere is now tacky. Very cluttered. And definitely doesn't represent Thai cuisine. I do...
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