Antai Asian Dining — Restaurant in Lexington

We drove about an hour from Augusta to try this place out after checking out the reviews on google maps. We arrived around 7pm on a Saturday night and were told we would have about a 25 minute wait. We sat outside on the patio and waited until we were texted to come inside. The interior of the restaurant is really cute, it can easily be a causal jeans and sneakers place or a dressy date night spot. They have a HUGE menu which was the first thing that struck us. Sooooo many options, it is really hard to choose what to eat! It all looks so good and the smell inside of the restaurant doesn’t help, there are constant smells of ginger and meat, it’s intoxicating. They have several specialty cocktails, we tried 4 of them and they were all really good. I would suggest the Fortune cookie, my fella would suggest the Grand Margarita. We ordered calamari and crab wontons as our appetizers, both were good. I always wanted to try a REAL ‘crab Rangoon’ and that’s what it was giving me. Real blue crab meat and not imitation crab. For our entrees we ordered the king pow chicken and the green coconut curry with beef. I tried only a bite of my SO’s kung pow chicken but it was delicious! The peanuts were a nice textural difference. My coconut curry was AMAZING. I’ve had authentic Thai green curry yearsss ago and I couldn’t find anything to come close until last night. It was so creamy and had the perfect amount of heat. They weren’t stingy with the meat which I appreciated. Our server was very busy so we spend over an hour and a half there but she came to check on us as much as possible and made sure our drinks were full. I was surprised at how affordable this place is as well, 2 apps, 4 cocktails, 1 sweet tea and 2 entrees came right up under $100. My only complaint is I didn’t see anywhere on their site where you can make reservations online. We took a chance driving an hour away, luckily our wait time wasn’t ridiculous but it would have been nice to be seated immediately with a reservation. Maybe we will call next time and see if they’re able to set them over the phone. No worries. I would recommend this place and I will come back in the...

• Returned to celebrate my brother’s birthday at one of his favorite places. * My family and I have developed a deep affection for this restaurant. The food here is an exquisite embodiment of Thai cuisine—fresh, light, and brimming with an explosion of flavors. The enchanting tastes were so captivating that I found myself lost in the experience, forgetting to snap photos, although I must assure you that each plate was not only visually enticing but also delicious. Each dish was a delectable masterpiece, from the perfectly grilled salmon filet to the tantalizingly scrumptious vegetable fried rice, garlicky green beans, delightful vegetable spring rolls, shrimp and vegetable curry rice noodle, our entire family savored every bite. The soups, salads, dumplings, and sushi offerings all contributed to this culinary adventure that transported us to the heart of Thailand. The authenticity of the flavors was palpable, a testament to the kitchen's meticulous craftsmanship. What sets this restaurant apart is the remarkable warmth and hospitality exuded by both the owner and the staff. They welcomed us with open arms, instantly making us feel like cherished guests from the very moment we crossed the threshold. Their passion for the cuisine and their unwavering dedication to ensuring a memorable dining experience shone brilliantly throughout our meal. I promise to take photos during our next visit. This establishment deserves multiple returns, and I fully intend to update my review with...

Don't get me wrong, the food here is very good. That's probably the reason we keep giving it another chance; however, after our experience last night, we are very seriously considering never going back. We called in a to-go order and were advised up front it was going to take 45 minutes to an hour. Decided to order anyway. Ordered four sushi rolls and an appetizer. Ran a few errands then decided to head over and just pay for the order then wait for it at the bar. Granted they were very busy, but it didn't seem like any one person was dedicated to making sure to-go orders were monitored...and they do a lot of to-go business since the dining room is small and wait times are long to get seated. The young man I paid ghosted probably to help out somewhere else, and my order ended up sitting for probably 15 to 20 minutes before the girl working the bar checked it and asked me what the name on my order was. I saw the order sitting there but I didn't necessarily know it was mine and I didn't want to bother the girl working the bar as she was extremely busy. My appetizer was cold so they re-made it, but as you can imagine, the sushi was warm. Just overall a big disappointment and makes it hard t want to patronize the...