Khao Soi Thai Street Food — Restaurant in The Woodlands

My wife and I visited Chiang Mai Thailand earlier this year and enjoyed a dish called Khao Soi (cow soy) there. We had been unable to find it anywhere else, as it is a specialty of that region. Today, I was happy to hear about this place, and we stopped in to get Khao Soi, Thai basil fried rice, salad rolls (spring rolls) with shrimp, and sweet sticky rice. I spoke with the chef, whose name is Boom, and showed him the restaurant where we ate Khao Soy for the first time in Chiang Mai. He knew it well and we chatted while he prepared the food. Unfortunately, this is not a dine-in restaurant, it is located in a convenience store, but do not let that fool you. The quality of the food was phenomenal and it was quite authentic. Little things such as the peanut sauce accompanying the salad rolls affirmed the dedication to making authentic food. I am hopeful that the chef and the owners will open a restaurant and be able to offer a dining in experience for us sometime soon. But in the meantime, takeout will be the closest we can get to being back...

Super authentic flavor with fresh ingredients. I had stir fried Asian broccoli and pork and there was flavor for days! The pork was so soft and tender but had a delicate crispness on the outside. My dad ordered the red curry soup with chicken that was so rich and full of savory ingredients. The broth was sweet with coconut milk and the red curry was rich and complex and of course jasmine rice on the side. I’ve been to Thailand for work many times and this is authentic northern Thai! A huge surprise and treat for an unassuming corner store in ole Magnolia Texas. Packaged for secure travel and presentation. They occupy a small nook in the shop where you can make your order and buy whatever drink you want while you wait. My food was brought to me by the owner herself who was extremely friendly and personally thanked us for coming in. I live close by and will be a regular customer for now on....

I don’t usually review places but this one deserves a review. I’m not originally from Texas so I’m not use to gas station food. I gave it a shot and was actually shocked how great the food was. I’ve had excellent Thai food throughout the city and also in Chicago where I’m from. But this right here might be one of the best I’ve ever had. The Thai ice tea was perfect and the Khao Soi chicken I’ve never had before and it was amazing. I did take it to go as I didn’t want to eat in the gas station. At first I thought the prices were a bit high but the meal was large and I had enough for leftovers to eat dinner. So the price is good for the portion you receive. I will definitely be back soon to try more dishes. This here is...