Good Thai cuisine with a good flavor and service. Although not a lot of seating, the restaurant was clean and masks were worn by all the staff I could see. The glass of water came without straws but they were clean I saw a staff member wiping down a table immediately after a customer left. I sampled three appetizers including Buda's Dumplings (fried and tasty with excellent dipping sauce), Corn Cakes(another vegetarian appetizer that tasted of the corn and flavored delicately with spices that didn't take away from the vegetable), and Tulip Dumplings (mild chicken dumpling that was easy to eat). Appetizers were served quickly and staff was friendly giving us enough time to look over the menu and answered questions happily about the menu choices. Pad Thai was on the sweat side with chicken (you can select the meat or meatless choice if you like) and peanuts. It tasted good and portion was enough. The flavor was distinctly Thai with great accents that you dont find in any other cuisine. Along with Mussaman Curry that came with Jasmine rice with a very nice heart shape. The curry was very well balanced and had a coconut under tone with perfectly mild heat. I had mine with shrimp and the carrots, onions and peppers added to the delicious dish. I could have consumed it like soup but I do enjoy a good plate of rice! To wash it down I enjoyed Thai iced tea which is always almost a dessert. The food was very good and I enjoyed the experience. I appreciated the cleanliness and attention to detail. The decor was well matched and the music wasn't overpowering so casual conversation was easy. Several people came in and everyone was helped quickly. There are lunch specials along with a complete menu to choose from including desserts to witch I didn't partake in as I was full from the main course. Family friendly and although not inexpensive the food makes up for a slightly higher cost with an authentic flair. I enjoyed the meal and its worth the trip if you're a little farther away. Recommended and although the parking lot is large it's shared in a mall with several large stores so parking close may be a...
Read moreI’ve been to quite a few Thai restaurants over the years, and they’ve almost always delivered when it came to flavor and quality. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same about my visit to Thai Wat in Reading.
I went with a large group and we ordered around 10 different appetizers and main dishes, so this isn’t based on just one plate. Overall, the food just didn’t land for me or anyone in our group. The service was fine and the atmosphere was nice enough, but the flavors were lacking across the board.
The one highlight was the chicken curry puff — it was flavorful and well done. But the veggie rolls tasted frozen, the dumplings were underwhelming, and the Tom Yum soup was just okay. I had high hopes for the Panang curry, but it was heavy on beans and light on flavor.
Portion sizes were also disappointing, especially considering the price. For a $300 bill for 10 people, I expected a better experience in terms of both quality and quantity.
This just wasn’t a meal I’d come back for. There are better Thai spots out there that offer more for your money and your palate.
We also had basil fried rice, drunken noodles, and tofu curry. Sadly, none of those dishes stood out either. It just wasn’t a meal...
Read moreI recently ordered takeout from Thai Wat and was blown away by the quality of the food and the excellent vegetarian options. I ordered the mixed veggie & tofu options which included drunken noodles, pad thai, and basil fried rice, along with some veggie rolls to start. I ordered all the items at level 3 spicy, and they did not disappoint. All the dishes were amazing, especially the Basil fried rice which was bursting with flavor. The Drunken noodles and Pad thai were also outstanding, with just the right amount of spice. The Veggie rolls were decent but not particularly memorable, although they were a nice appetizer. What really stood out to me about Thai Wat was their willingness to accommodate substitutions for vegetarians. As a vegetarian myself, I always appreciate restaurants that make it easy to customize menu items. Thai Wat was very accommodating and made it easy for me to get the dishes I wanted without any meat. Overall, I highly recommend Thai Wat for anyone looking for delicious Thai food, especially vegetarians who want a variety of options. The portions were generous, the prices were reasonable, and the quality of the food was outstanding. I can't...
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