Noi Thai Cuisine - Downtown Seattle — Restaurant in Seattle

TLDR: My colleague and I both ate the green beans as well as an order of the drunken noodles each - we got food poisoning.

The only thing we ate in common that makes sense as the culprit is the food from Noi Thai Cusine.

To the owner you can verify this because we also had two big bottle of Tsingtao we were served by Wella our seat at B3 on 9.9.24 at 7:50pm.

I have literally never left a 1 star review, but aside from the food poisoning I found the overall experience to be underwhelming at best.

The space is really cool and beautiful and clean. Getting food poisoning here was a bit shocking, but given the average 4.4 rating maybe there are other stories of less than stellar experiences.

I went with a colleague on Monday evening, we sat at the bar after a long flight from NYC to skip a short wait for a table. So far so good. . .

We were greeted by a sort of aloof bartender maybe she was a bar manager couldn't tell? She had a jacket on. She didn't really seem too keen to have people in her section or listen to what we were interested in having.

We were handed some menus and after some time were attempted to order the crying tiger, green beans and drunken noodles and two beers. What I found a little odd was that after expressing I would like a 4 or 5 spice level for what we ordered the bartender made it a point to sort of brow beat us down to a 3 lower level of spice. She didn't reconfirm our order in anyway and again seemed only half interested in actually engaging with us.

In a probably too short period of time our food came out and it wasn't hot in temperature or spice level. Our Crying Tiger was missing, and we got two of the Drunken Noodle instead of the three different things we ordered to share. A food runner brought our food, our bartender didn't check in until sometime later, my colleague asked if we should send something back, but based on our lack of interaction I would rather not bother a disengaged service person. I'd rather eat the food in peace and just enjoy than cause an issue. I love thai food, I used to work service industry 99% of the time a mistaken plate in my case is completely cool.

In this case though, it was actually disappointingly mild. The bartender going out of her way to make the spice level lower was not great. The food has a beautiful presentation. There was a nice flower garnish.

Overall, for the three days of being sick and an entire day of being in bed unable to work and switching my flight because I was too ill to catch my original flight time.. I would give 0 stars if I could.

If you're the GM or owner I would have a pretty critical look at Wella's overall performance during peak hours and how the bar is run if she is in any sort of key or MGMT position. There were quite some signs of a lack of overall professionalism and care in that part of the space during...

Noi Thai Cuisine in Seattle delivered an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. We began with their Thai Leaf Wrapped Salad Bites (commonly known as Miang Kum in Thailand - we were surprised to hear the server had never heard anyone order it by name before in 3 years), a Northern Thai specialty that was a burst of vibrant flavors. Each bite of the betel leaves was filled with dried shrimp, lime, ginger, fresh chilis, shallots, toasted coconut, and peanuts, all tied together with a sweet and tangy sauce. It was a perfect mix of textures and tastes—refreshing, savory, and just the right amount of spice.

For the main course, we opted for the Coconut Panang Curry, a standout dish that is pan-fried to enhance its aroma and depth of flavor. What made it even more special was that it was served in a fresh young coconut, adding a touch of tropical elegance. Alongside the dish, we received a wine glass of refreshing coconut water from the same coconut—a delightful way to sip and savor the natural flavors. The curry was rich, creamy, and fragrant, with coconut milk, bell peppers, and fresh basil. We chose chicken, but the option to have pork or tofu makes it versatile for all palates. The balance of sweetness, spice, and creaminess was perfect.

The highlight of the meal was the Clay Pot Crab with Glass Noodle. This dish was a delicious mix of spiced crab, smoky bacon, ginger, cilantro, and white pepper, served over stir-fried glass noodles in a flavorful homemade sauce. The tender crab and crisp bacon created a delightful combination, making each bite savory and satisfying.

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Noi Thai Cuisine offers an elegant yet comfortable atmosphere, attentive service, and dishes that truly capture the essence of Thai flavors. Highly recommend for anyone looking to experience authentic Thai cuisine in the heart of Seattle.

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We had an incredibly disappointing experience at Noi Thai today that I just have to share. Our team of six arrived a little after noon for lunch. The restaurant itself wasn’t busy, and the patio was completely empty.

When we walked in, the host asked if we had a reservation. We didn’t—just a walk-in. They told us that indoor dining required an online reservation, which, while inconvenient, still sounded reasonable. Then they asked if we’d be okay sitting on the patio. We agreed.

The patio has about ten small tables (some seating two people, others combined for four). Since we were six people, two small tables were obviously too cramped. At first, one staff member started moving two tables away from the wall, so I assumed she was going to add a third small table to fit us comfortably. But instead, she was just trying to add two extra chairs to the ends of the two pushed-together tables—meaning six of us would be crammed elbow-to-elbow.

We politely asked if they could add one more small table so we could actually have enough space. Another host—who seemed more senior—came over and flat-out refused, saying that moving the tables could “damage the tables (or tiles?)” (I couldn’t catch which). This was absurd. I had just seen them moving other tables around, and they had literally moved the two we were about to sit at right in front of us! Somehow adding one more was suddenly impossible?

So, despite the patio being completely empty, they insisted on seating six people at two tiny tables. It felt like they were deliberately making things difficult for us. I can’t understand how a restaurant operates like this, with no regard for basic customer comfort. It really makes me question whether the staff have been properly trained—or if the management actually encourages this kind of treatment.

We ended up leaving without ordering. I’ve never had such a ridiculous and unwelcoming experience at a restaurant before. Definitely not...