Pinto Thai Restaurant — Restaurant in Houston

Food Review: Pinot Thai Energy Corridor in West Houston, Texas

Under new management, Pinot Thai in the Energy Corridor of West Houston has truly become a hidden gem for Thai cuisine enthusiasts. Nikki, our attentive server, took exceptional care of us, ensuring a memorable dining experience in a casual and aesthetically pleasing setting.

For the Thursday lunch special, I opted for the Penang curry with chicken. Served with a delightful egg roll, rice, salad, and soup, this meal was an incredible deal. The curry was rich and aromatic, perfectly balanced in flavors, and not overwhelmingly spicy, just as I had requested.

My companion chose the drunken noodles, a dish that was beautifully executed with exquisite flavors. The noodles were cooked to perfection, with a harmonious blend of spices that made each bite a delight.

To top off our meal, we indulged in the seasonal sticky rice with mango. The combination of the sweet, ripe mango and the sticky rice was the perfect ending to our delicious meal.

Overall, Pinot Thai is a must-visit for anyone in the Energy Corridor seeking authentic Thai flavors, excellent service, and a...

Not sure why people like this place, food quality is not great. I understand it’s important to support local businesses but the quality needs to be improved.

We ordered a lunch special tofu pad kee mao with spring roll, soup of the day, and coleslaw. We also ordered a chicken panang curry.

The soup was a cold vegetable soup. The spring roll and coleslaw were fine. The pad kee mao was far too eggy, and lacked spice even though I got level 3 spicy. But at least all of this was passable, and I appreciated the charred thick wide rice noodles.

The panang curry was the worst offender, because it tasted like a salty chicken soup! It tasted like they cooked the chicken in the curry, dumped chicken soup into it, or used canned chicken. It tasted nothing like thai curry is supposed to, and I had to throw it away.

If you enjoy this place, that’s good for you, but I wouldn’t recommend it for...

I have visited this restaurant numerous times and have always enjoyed both the food and the service. It has consistently been one of my favorite places to dine. Unfortunately, my experience on October 15, 2025, was very disappointing.

During the busy lunch rush, my order took longer than usual, which I completely understood. However, the male staff member who assisted me spoke to me in a condescending manner and made a remark about other paying customers, as if I were not one myself. Throughout my visit, wait staff checked on my table once, and when I later requested my check and then a container for my sauces, he snapped at me.

I have always appreciated this restaurant for its quality and consistency, but the lack of professionalism and courtesy shown during this visit was very disheartening. Regrettably, despite my previous positive experiences, this incident has made me decide...