Thai Thani restaurant (sand lake road) — Restaurant in Dr. Phillips

What a pleasure to visit an upscale Thai restaurant, completely unlike the more common ones found in buildings that have a long list of former tenants. Thai Thani in Orlando is a delightful escape in gastrotourism to a cuisine and land most of us do not know.

Mr brother and I arrived at 11:25am on a Sunday, unknowingly landing a few minutes before the opening whistle. But they opened promptly at 11:30, and for a brief moment, were the only patrons in what is a very tastefully decorated restaurant. Score many points for not seeing the usual waving cat, Buddha on a shelf (although there is a large Buddha by the door), and photo of the King and his massively extended family. We could tell they put a lot of thought into the decor.

I chose the Massaman Curry with Tofu and white steamed rice, requesting Medium on the heat scale. Brother went with pot stickers as well the Satay, a chicken dish. Neither of us were disappointed, although for the first time in a long time I finished eating a curry without at least breaking a sweat. I suppose “heat” is a function of how heavy-handed the chef is that particular day. I could have used a little more, but no complaints. It was delish.

While the extensive menu has prices considerably higher than the downscale Thai places we all know, it was not terribly out of line for the neighborhood. My curry was $20, and I left feeling I had gotten my money’s worth. Brother can say the same about his lunch.

There are many fine dining choices along this portion of West Sand Lake, completely unlike the many chains the tourists flock to right across the I-4 freeway a half mile east. It’s like the freeway becomes an invisible wall separating the two areas. They can have their comfort food; we’ll find comfort in discomfort, challenging ourselves with...

This place is really hit or miss. Sometimes its awesome, sometimes it sucks. Last night it sucked, we had the SLOWEST waitress ever, she was awful, won't even get into details... she was friendly but just so SLOW... also the A/C felt like it was off, its hot outside, no reason it needs to be 85 inside, owners or management needs to turn down the A/C, this isn't Thailand, we gringos are not used to heat while eating :). Food was ok, i got the Pad Thai and got it with shrimp, the tails were still on which was annoying, having to rip the tails off your shrimp in pad thai is just frustrating... asked for my dish hot/spicy and it wasn't spicy at all, lady brought out some spices after the fact. Bad visit, but i have had better, so for now this is...

I have dined here many times, and each experience has been fantastic. The staff is always polite, and the restaurant maintains a high standard of cleanliness.

The egg rolls are a must-try—crispy on the outside and packed with flavor on the inside. The soup is incredibly comforting, with a rich broth that warms you up and is perfect for any occasion. As for the Pad Thai, it’s one of the best I’ve ever had—perfectly cooked noodles, fresh ingredients, and just the right amount of seasoning.

The authenticity of the cuisine is impressive, and I will definitely eat here again whenever I'm in Orlando. Don’t pass this gem up! NXTGEN Marketing Group “Giving Customers Honest...