Bangkok Thai Kitchen — Restaurant in Bryan

Revised after new ownership:

I reserved my opinion until I gave the new owners 6 solid tries. Background: I am world travelled... and a major foodie. Here is why my 5 star review has dropped to 2 stars:

As sad as it is for me to admit, this is not the new owners "baby". Unfortunately, like most people, the original people who start a business typically take great pride in the output/results. And then someone else buys the company and it's reputation. And those who purchase it, look at it as money, instead of a source of pride, and thus: they try to figure out any way they can to increase their profit margins.

The bottom line is: the new owners have lowered the flavor value, exponentially, and thus it's just not the same great wonderful flavors. It's all weakened, reduced, watered down. I know spices are expensive, but they are expensive for a reason: they add intensity and pleasure. I know quality ingredients are expensive, but they are for valid reasons.

It's all just not as tasty as it was originally under the original owners. The new owners shouldn't have changed anything unless it meant increasing the quality output.

Original review:

I raaaarely give 5 star, but dayum they deserve it! My second time here, and definitely going to make it a habit.

Appetizers deserving a shout: shrimp tempura to perfection pork egg rolls to make you slap mama The sauce that comes with both is a delight.

The Thai tea is the best I have ever had - I can't order just one. The owner is very pleasant and helpful. The portions are just pleasantly heavy without being overboard. The range of available spicy levels will cover ANYone's desires¡ and this is a big plus for me and the wife.

Tip: they give a very impressive discount for cash payers ;-)

I do highly suggest the Pad Woon Sen - the unique noodles are divine! Request it with the meat combo, and with will a little heat (as it doesn't come that way).

Wife suggests their green...

So I’ll start off by saying that the food was good! However, the serves was very rude. We got there at 8 and they closed at nine And they at first weren’t even going to get us come in to even order. There wasn’t anyone else there then and the entire time we were there. After sitting down the guy brought our waters and my mom kindly asked him if he would like us to order since we were ready. He said, “well odiously, that would be better for us” and then he just walks off. A lady came out then and took our order and was very impatient with each person as they gave their order. The rest of the night they were grumpy and rude. By the time we were done and left it was only 8:45. I understand having a long day and not wanting to hold up the kitchen or wanting to close at the time they close, I get that. But we literally got there an entire hour before hand, not 30 or 10 mins before they closed. And it Tuesday night. It was just uncalled for and...

The price has increased a fair amount in the last year which means we don't get to eat here as much as we used to or want to, but despite that this is easily one of our favorite places in the BCS area. The food is always fast, fresh, and simply the best Thai food around. I grew up in a big city with a thriving Asian district and I think that Bangkok would easily fit in and remain successful even in such a crowded and competitive market.

Try the tofu, even if you aren't a vegetarian! It's incredible and the mango sticky rice is to die for! I've never had a bad curry here and the fried rice I perfectly made. The "Thai hot" option is just right for people who like some spice, and their other spice levels are true to name.

Give it a try, you won't regret it. This is, by far, one of the best restaurants (Thai or otherwise) for casual food in the BCS area. Every single person we've taken here has raved and converted. It's...