Taste Of Thailand Restaurant — Restaurant in San Antonio

My visit to Taste of Thailand was marred by a significant gap between expectation and reality, particularly with their versions of orange chicken and General Tso chicken. Unfortunately, both dishes fell short of the rich and vibrant flavors typically associated with Thai cuisine. The chicken in both dishes was dry, which was a letdown right from the start. The sauce, which should have been the highlight, was poorly incorporated, pooling at the bottom of the plate rather than coating the chicken evenly. This resulted in a dining experience that was reminiscent of eating plain fried chicken tenders with a side of sauce, rather than enjoying a well-crafted dish.

There seemed to be a lack of passion and attention to detail that one usually finds in Thai cooking, which is renowned for its intricate balance of flavors and meticulous preparation. The disappointment was compounded by the inconsistency in the spice levels of the dishes. Despite ordering both dishes with a level 1 spice, indicating a preference for mild heat, the General Tso chicken was noticeably spicier. This discrepancy made it difficult to enjoy the meal, as I found myself needing to take frequent breaks and resort to milk to mitigate the unexpected spiciness.

This experience was far from what I had hoped for, especially given the rich culinary heritage of Thailand, which is known for its vibrant, flavorful, and meticulously prepared dishes. The lack of harmony between the components of the dishes I ordered, coupled with the inconsistency in spice levels, led to a dining experience that was not just disappointing but also uncomfortably challenging. It was a stark reminder that not all interpretations of traditional dishes can capture the essence of...

It was ok for me. Maybe I am picky when it comes to my Thai soups but both my tom khai and tom yum seemed about equal. When I say equal I mean I dont think this resturant uses chicken broth with their chicken tom kahi or chicken tom yum. Which is what I am usually use to from Thai restaurants and what my mom's friend from Thailand would use in her soups. It is definitely noticeable for me. The Tom yum tasted like water with citrus leaves and lime juices. There were about 8 citrus leaves in it and not a lot of chicken. It was mostly the water soup and maybe 8 half mushrooms. The Tom khai tasted like coconut milk and water. With the citrus flavor as well but thankfully not as many leaves. It had a decent amount of chicken in it. The ingredients seemed very fresh but flavor was lacking. I feel missing chicken broth makes a huge difference plus the soup itself wouldnt be as clear with it in it. Reminded me of some of the fancy cuisine from downtown, where it looks fantastic but lacks flavor. My boyfriend ordered a stir fry plate and he enjoyed it, so the 3 stars are for that and the ingredients. Ours was ordered delivery. I wouldnt mind trying this location again, for different stuff but more than likely going to it instead of delivery. I feel if a place makes a really good Tom khai and Tom yum, then they are definitely worth the 5 stars. The Tom khai and tom yum was o-k. Their steamed rice was...

Service and food was great. Why 3 stars? Pricing unfortunately. I eat Thai food often because I enjoy it very much; twice a week sometimes more. My go-to plates are the curry dishes. Normally the plain curries (red, green, etc) with chicken run $13-$15. Usually if you want shrimp or duck, there is a surcharge. There is one place that still offers delicious curry for $12 (and this includes shrimp as a choice at no extra charge). At this restaurant, their plain curry (with chicken) prices start at $19 ($18.95). Any restaurant can charge any price it wants for any dishes they serve because it is of course a free country. But the listed ingredients for the red and green curries that Taste of Thailand offers are the same ingredients listed at many of the other Thai restaurants across San Antonio. Most diners care about taste, food quality, service, general restaurant cleanliness…and price. If you want delicious Thai food, and you don’t care about significantly higher prices, then this is a restaurant you should try! Because pricing is much higher here across the board, NOT just their curries. Example: I can get fresh rolls for $6-$7 at other restaurants; they are $10 at ToT. If you dine here with a group of hungry folks, these higher prices will definitely be felt when that check...