Royal Palm Thai Restaurant — Restaurant in Seattle

Royal Palm Thai used to be my favorite Thai restaurant in the area. I recommended it to many friends and visited frequently. Even though its name might suggest it's part of a chain, it always distinguished itself with its unique atmosphere, food, and service. They once served the crispiest fried rolls, salads seasoned to perfection, and every curry and noodle dish was an absolute delight. The previous owner epitomized elegance and warmth, always making guests feel welcome. Unfortunately, all that has changed. On a recent visit, I noticed that the menu had undergone a transformation. While I wondered if it was just a visual redesign or a complete change in offerings, my contemplation was interrupted by a surprising 20-minute wait to merely have my order taken, despite the restaurant being nearly vacant with just two other guests. I couldn’t spot the original owner, so I approached one of the waitresses, who might've been the new owner, for clarification. Her answers were ambiguous at best. She struggled to comprehend my questions, only offering that the owner had changed. Trying to salvage some familiarity, I sought assurance that the dishes would retain their original taste, to which she responded, "I think so." I even referenced an old menu from the internet to compare dishes, which she didn't contest or guide me on. After yet another long wait, she informed me that some of my chosen dishes, especially the Royal Palm Thai signature dishes, were unavailable. This was deeply frustrating; she could have clarified this right at the start. When the food finally arrived, of course they didn't taste the same at all but the completely opposite, not even good. The fried rolls, which once crackled with crispiness, were now mediocre in size and flavor, filled with a starchy substance. The salads, which used to be hearty, had shrunk and tasted average. Horrible experience. I'll...

It says 3 star but in reality I give it between 3 and 4. The setting is very nice and they were very kind. The prices were typical for Seattle, expect between 11-13 dollars per person, not including tax or drinks. They lost points when it came to the actual food. I have my doubts as to whether my experience is consistent with their usual performance but the sauces and seasonings they used were not very well blended, like they just threw them on in the wok but didn't stir the food around. So one bite would taste like fish sauce, the next like chili peppers. Also I asked for three stars but the spiciness was nowhere to be found. And then the rice in the fried rice was very peculiar, I've never seen sticky rice in a Thai restaurant. I guess they used a blend, but it was unexpected. A slight negative, as, even when you have sticky rice variants, you want to control the stickiness when making fried rice. My sister's kee mao was alright though. Overall, I'd be willing to give it another try if the situation arises, to see if this was just a one-off situation like I think it is, but it's not going to become my...

i've been going to this restaurant regularly for a few years now - frankly - i go as much for the friendly people as i do for the food - the main seating area is clean & bright & cheery & cozy - the owners/cooks and waiters/waitresses are actually from thailand

i've tried just about every dish - my favs are Coconut Chicken with large slabs of chicken in a delicious sauce (this takes a little longer to prepare) - and - surprisingly - i've ordered from the salad menu cuz some of them have a manly amount of meat in them - Royal Palm Salad & Larb Gai & Yum Nua

if you're like me and perfer rice with your meals (unless there are noodles) - check with the waitress to see if you need a side of rice - many don't come with rice even if they don't...