Mali Thai Kitchen - Thai Street food by Thai — Restaurant in Jacksonville

Another local gem that I am happy to review and recommend to anyone that loves authentic Thai food. Convenient and cozy spot off Baymeadows Road. The atmosphere is welcoming wit the just the right amount of seating and menu choices to make this a great spot for lunch or dinner. The food was absolutely incredible with just the right amount of spice and flavor to satisfy any taste requirements. This is some of the best Thai food that I've had outside of Thailand. The service was fast and friendly. Our hostess was Chalisa, and she did an amazing job of explaining the different menu items and making some great recommendations. The light background music will be especially appealing to the "baby boomers" as it's a great mix of music from the 60's; the stuff I grew up listening too with my parents. And, they are available on DoorDash, GrubHub, and UberEats if delivery is more your speed. We were able to try a few of the menu items, but I have to specifically recommend the Laab Peel Gai if you like perfectly cooked chicken wings with a lite sweet flavor. And for dessert, Pa Tong Ko with the Thai Tea dip. Bottom line, everything we had was delicious and we are looking forward to the next time we eat here. So, if you are in the JAX area and looking for a great little Thai spot,...

We tried out another restaurant from my list. I saw it posted on TikTok and just had to add it. We love Thai food so I was excited to try a new place. We arrived there shortly after it opened. We were greeted by Chalisa, who was so friendly and welcoming. There wasn't a wait. Chalisa answered all the many questions that we had and gave a few suggestions as to what we should try. For appetizers, we ordered the Thai fries, the Laab Peek Gai (wings) and a bottle of Lychee Nigori. All items were quite tasty. The sake complimented the appetizers quite well. For our main entrees, we chose Shrimp Pad Woonsen (spicy level 3) and Green Curry with Shrimp (spicy level 4). Both dishes were flavorful with the perfect amount of spiciness. We couldn't leave without trying a dessert. We had the Pa Tong Ko (looked like cute little N shaped donuts) with two dips ( sweetie dip & Thai tea flavored sweetie dip). A simple dish but very yummy. I made a to-go order for Shrimp Green Curry but this time I ordered it level 5. Decided to eat that at home and not shame myself in public if I couldn't handle the heat. LOL. Great place. Now I have two awesome Thai places to enjoy. If you get a chance and you are Thai food lover or just want to experience something new,...

Mali Thai Street Food is hands down one of the best hidden gems in Jacksonville! From the moment we walked in, we felt so welcomed. Our server, Chalisa, was incredibly kind and attentive, and owner Chalida puts so much heart into every single dish—you can truly taste the love.

We tried the Tom Ka Soup, which was rich, tangy, and comforting, and the Vegetable Spring Rolls that were light and crisp. The Basil Fried Rice was packed with flavor and the perfect amount of spice. But the stars of the night were the Khao Sot—a Northern Thai classic with tender chicken in coconut curry broth topped with crispy noodles—and the Krapao Neau Toon with Kai Dao, a savory braised beef dish topped with a fried egg. Absolutely delicious!

The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made, the ambience was relaxed, and the service made us feel right at home. Chalida and her team have created something truly special here. I can honestly say this is the best Thai food I’ve had in Jacksonville, and I can’t wait...