Thai 999 Express — Restaurant in Mentor

This place should have a line out the door to eat here. Honestly, some of the best food (Thai or otherwise) I have had (speaking as a 300 pound man). It would not surprise me if, one day, it is considered easier to escape from Alcatraz back in the day than to get an open table here.

I started with the spring rolls which were fresh and piping hot. The insides were perfectly peppered and the chili sauce served to complement well. For my main dish, I had the crispy chicken fried rice... where to start with this one???

The chicken itself was juicy, cut-with-a-spoon-tender, salted perfectly, and with a nice, crisp breading that is fried to perfection. If Colonel Sanders were alive today, you would be getting KFC served a la Thai 999 Express.

Now, for the rice itself. I ordered a level 4, and was warned it might be a bit much. I did get a little bead or two of sweat, but it wasn't overpowering. Mind you, I enjoy spicy foods and have built a tolerance. Your mileage may vary. As far as the taste quality of the rice, this is where Thai 999 Express earned its wings with me. I love fried rice, and I (perhaps unfairly) judge an Asian restaurant's quality by their fried rice. Let's be honest, if a restaurant can't make good fried rice, it doesn't bode well for the rest of the menu? Thai 999 Express has, hands down, the absolute best fried rice I have ever had.

If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and eat here....

Well...I forgot how to navigate the heat thing on door dash and they still have not updated it. This time I ordered Drunken Mama beacuse the menu say yellow egg noodles. Look at the picture and tell me if those look like yellow egg noodles. Nope thats ramen. Taste was fine but just now what I ordered. It was also supposed to be basil heavy..no basil. I did get the mixed seafood for the 4 buck upcarge. Holy mother of God it stunk up the entire house. I thought it was bad but luckily not. The food is just as expected. In fact the spring rolls at 5 for $4.95 are a good price and quite tasty. My low rating is for the Drunken Noodle dish. First, on Door Dash, there is a heat rating system, BUT it does not say which number is high or low. The issue is that 1 could be high in one place but the lowest elsewhere. I am specifying because I know certain people will find that point to be petty. It is not meant that way. Secondary is the upcharge for certain proteins. I ordered scallops for an extra $2.00. I got 2 scallops. I realize sea scallops are expensive though they do not cost a buck apiece especially in bulk. I would suggest negating the upcharge if there is so little. I would love to try the duck on the menu; the fear is that it would be the size of a...

This place is a dream come true for anyone who enjoys Thai food. The menu is extensive, the food always fresh & flavorful, and, best of all, they have a large vegan menu too. In fact, one of the owners told me that they can veganize everything on the menu except the curries so this restaurant is ideal for plant based customers.

I'm partial to the Drunken Noodles and the Pineapple Fried Rice myself as well as the vegetable dumplings appetizer. For spicy entrees, you can customize your heat level from a one (pretty bland) to a five (sheer perfection but you'll be asked at least once if you're absolutely sure you want that level of spice). They're meticulous about making sure the orders are exact; I haven't experienced any food mix ups or omissions from my orders unlike other take out restaurants in the area.

This is primarily a take out restaurant but they do have a few small tables where you can eat in. It's a little pricier than other local establishments but so worth it to get expertly...