Gotji's Kitchen (Thai Cuisine) Buda — Restaurant in Buda

We live outside of Dripping Springs and wanted to try this Thai Food truck located about one hour drive from our house. Since they have two menus, one for each half of the week we made sure to call ahead. We were told that there was some event that Sunday, yesterday, and there may be a problem with parking. The event was 3.5 miles away and there is parking behind the food truck. No problem, we thought. After arriving in the vicinity, the streets were closed. We had to park several blocks away and arrived around 5 mins. before their listed opening time, 12PM. Once there, we noticed a red sign in the middle asking to call ahead with your order so you don't have to wait that long. A man appeared at the window and announced that they will not be open until another 10 mins. I asked if we could at least place our order. He just slid the windows shut. Since it was now 3 mins. to 12, I decided to call and place our order over the phone as the sign suggested. As I placed the call, I saw the same guy slide over to his phone and turn off the ringer. I hang up and we quickly fled the site. Though, Thai food is mostly rice or noodles with some protein and spices, their prices are pretty high. Not only that, it turned out they just recently added an average of $2 to all of their prices. "Authentic Pad Thai: $17). We still can't figure out why Texas food trucks in general, with no overhead really to speak off, must have prices higher than brick and mortar restaurants? The menu posted on the truck still had the old prices, just to make sure to add to the confusion. Finally, after not answering my call 3 mins. before 12, as we were driving back home, they call me twice. Really?...

I lived in Kyoto, Japan, for years where they claim they have the best tofu in the world. I have also traveled all over Asia, including Thailand. Needless to say, I love Asian food and am always on the lookout for a good restaurant. Gotji’s Kitchen did not disappoint. In fact, their tofu was the best tofu I have ever tasted, both in Massachusetts, where I used to live, and in the Austin area. I would go so far as to say that this is my favorite Thai restaurant as well. I ordered the American Pad Thai and asked them to make it slightly sweet, and they adjusted their delicious recipe to perfection. I also ordered their red curry with chicken. Yum. The chicken was so moist and not dry as is so often the case in other restaurants. I also ordered the Tom Yum soup. Fantastic. I shared this takeout meal with my neighbor last night for dinner. She raved at how delicious the food was. It was such a pleasant way to spend the evening with a friend after being Covid-isolated at home this past year. Thank you Gotji’s Kitchen. I will be coming...

Delicious!! Had the red curry, veg spring rolls, and Tom Kha soup. I'm a creature of habit - if I like something, I stick to it, so I've been driving to my go-to spot near downtown Austin. No more!! This is now my go-to spot. Will definitely be back. 10/15/23 UPDATE: Holy deliciousness 🙌 I ordered the crab fried rice yesterday. Wow! Get it! I might go back for more today. Am I crazy?!? Lol. So GOOD! Also, something I noticed yesterday... the guy taking the orders is so dang friendly 😊 while I was waiting for my order, two women walked up to look at the menu. He opened his window and said hello. They barely acknowledged him, lol. I don't think they were trying to be rude, just different social norms, i guess. It just stood out to me... I thought, "He's so nice." Anyway, food is great. Service very friendly. Go here, go here now. What are you...