Thai Princess Restaurant — Restaurant in Garden Grove

Let me start by saying — I’m the harshest critic when it comes to Thai food. If you call yourself a Thai restaurant, I instantly turn into Pete Wells with a notepad and high expectations. That said… this place is the best Thai food I’ve had outside of Thailand itself. Honestly, it even beats a couple of spots in Thailand.

Atmosphere: From the moment you walk up, it feels like you’re stepping into a friend’s home — the kind of friend who’s about to cook you the best meal you’ve had since childhood. The staff welcomes you with bright, genuine smiles, and the tables are spotless and inviting. A small but meaningful detail: as I was being seated, I overheard one of the waitresses recognize a returning guest and remember their previous order. That’s the kind of personal touch you’d expect at a fine dining restaurant. The background music was contemporary and perfectly balanced — present but never intrusive.

The Food: Thai Tea – 10/10 Made by the owners themselves, ensuring top-tier quality. The color is that iconic deep orange, and the flavor is perfectly balanced — rich, creamy, and just the right sweetness. I even tested consistency by ordering a refill halfway through my first glass — they passed with flying colors. Baked Mussels – 10/10 Baked to absolute perfection. The sauce was rich, flavorful, and had just the right hint of spice to complement the mussels’ delicate flavor. You’ll be both thrilled and a little sad — thrilled to taste them, sad that you can only experience that first bite once.

Tom Yum with Chicken – 10/10 An ideal harmony of hot and sour. Many places lean too heavily one way or the other, but this Tom Yum nails the balance. Every spoonful delivers depth, freshness, and just the right amount of heat. Even as I waited for my to-go container, I kept finding myself sneaking “one last sip.”

Spicy Pad See Ew – 15/10 Yes, fifteen. The noodles are caramelized to perfection — that ideal balance of savory and smoky. The chicken is tender and juicy (not dry or bland like so many other spots), and the vegetables are cooked beautifully — soft but still vibrant, never soggy. They don’t overload the dish with greens; instead, every ingredient feels intentional and perfectly portioned.

Final Thoughts: This restaurant doesn’t just serve great Thai food — it honors Thai cuisine. The care, consistency, and quality in every bite show how much pride the owners take in what they do. If you love Thai food, or even if you think you do, this is a...

My girlfriend and I decided to try a new Thai restaurant. We saw that this one was highly rated. We ordered a drunken noodle, pad see ew, and mango sticky rice. About 5 minutes into eating I saw a small black hair in my food... I pull the hair out and it found it to be much longer than expected. I called the restaurant immediately and explained that we will not be eating our food after this. They said the only way they would refund is if I drove all of the food back as if they didn't believe me, the customer. All I can say is not only were they a tad unprofessional but caused me a major inconvenience not only having drive back at almost 9:45 pm, but to find dinner elsewhere but having to return as to not waste my $35 meal, that would be thrown...

I called and asked if they were busy, the lady said no. l asked if they had beer, she didn't answer and asked how big is my party, I told her 10. Then she said, "then yes we do have beer." To me that didn't really make sense. We came there I ordered beer which I saw the menu and they told me they don't have beer. Even though it's on the menu They don't serve it. So it's false advertisement. In two different ways. Over the phone. And on the menu. It seems to me since they were slow they just told me what I wanted to hear. Very fraudulent establishment. The food was just okay. And the sink and the toilet was clogged and the place is very dirty. I will never...