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Karen Thai Cuisine ; Address. 323 E Main St Ottumwa IA ; Phone. (641) 455-0259 ; Hours. Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Karen Thai Cuisine | Ottumwa, Iowa
Karen Thai Cuisine … Karen Thai Cuisine offers a diverse array of culinary delights of Southeast Asian ranging from the savory comforts of pho to the bold …
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Brandy Costello
The food is excellent!
The chicken sauté was one of the best I’ve had.
The chicken pad Thai was also fantastic.
My partner had the chicken pho which he enjoyed very much!
The person who waited on us was cheerful and kind. He checked in on us to make sure everything was great and asked if we had any questions, which was nice.
The atmosphere itself was OK but the TV was noticeably loud.
I’m not going let that stop me from going there because the food was so good!
… moreThe chicken sauté was one of the best I’ve had.
The chicken pad Thai was also fantastic.
My partner had the chicken pho which he enjoyed very much!
The person who waited on us was cheerful and kind. He checked in on us to make sure everything was great and asked if we had any questions, which was nice.
The atmosphere itself was OK but the TV was noticeably loud.
I’m not going let that stop me from going there because the food was so good!
BVF
Was in town for Halloweenapalooza and found this asian oasis via Google Maps. As you enter the atmosphere could use a little fixing (you guys had a printer on an 8ft table next to the chili oil) but don’t let that stop you. The food is top tier with large portions and they actually use oils and peepers in the cooking, not just handfulls of crushed red pepper. 20/10 will be back next time we come thru.
… moreDail Hong
Great food and service.
The pho was good. Broth on point. Nice portion size. Only think lacking was some veggies that I normally get. But had the standard sprouts, peppers and limes.
Thai Boat Noodles great. Same thing as above though.
Pad thai was delicious. Very flavorful. I can see this being a staple here.
The spring rolls and egg rolls pretty standard but very good. Wasn’t crazy about the yumyum sauce served with the spring rolls. I’d rather just have peanut sauce or nouc mam sauce.
But everything was really good.
We were there on a Thursday night at 630pm and were the only table. They had a few small carry out orders leave while we were there.
Stop by and support your local anything
… moreThe pho was good. Broth on point. Nice portion size. Only think lacking was some veggies that I normally get. But had the standard sprouts, peppers and limes.
Thai Boat Noodles great. Same thing as above though.
Pad thai was delicious. Very flavorful. I can see this being a staple here.
The spring rolls and egg rolls pretty standard but very good. Wasn’t crazy about the yumyum sauce served with the spring rolls. I’d rather just have peanut sauce or nouc mam sauce.
But everything was really good.
We were there on a Thursday night at 630pm and were the only table. They had a few small carry out orders leave while we were there.
Stop by and support your local anything
Tim Blackman
Cool and chill little spot in town to grab a quick bite to eat. It’s not top of line but the service was nice.
… moreDeAnna Aileen
My first time trying was absolutely amazing! They were very friendly & called if they didn’t have something we ordered. Boba tea was also very good. ( strawberry & caramel latte ) The chicken nuggets and fries are a great option for picky kids. My oldest got the habachi steak and loved it. We also got the habachi chicken and pad krapow seafood. Thank you!
… morecdalbertson
Short review:
Should you eat here? Yes.
Satisfying and delicious flavor, filling portion size, very reasonable price.
Long review:
Went here over lunch. We were greeted as we entered and given our choice of table or booth. The restaurant is well lit. The tables, seats, floor, and menus were all spotless level clean.
We ordered a dumpling appetizer, pho meal, and krapow chicken meal.
-Dumplings (not pictured): Crispy outside with a satisfying light crunch. Inside was a very flavorful seasoned pork. Served with sweet chili sauce that made the dumpling flavors come out. I’m not usually a fan of dumplings, but these were pretty good and I’ll probably get them again next time.
Pho: If you’re not familiar with it, pho is a soup. This arrived with a deep bowl of broth, noodles, and meat. The aroma was really good. A side plate with jalapeños, bean sprouts, lime, and freah basil were provided so you can mix in ingredients to your taste. The flavors were what I’d describe as delicate and each shows up nicely with the savory (but not overpowering) broth. Quite filling when it’s all put together.
Chicken: Super delicious. I was asked for my preferred spice level and chose medium. This gave a very satisfying spice level where the more I ate the warmer it got, but never so spicy that I was concerned about being able to finish. The heat slowly builds and gives a bit of the back of neck type of heat, not the burning lips kind, and it fades after a minute or two. The chicken was tender, well coated in the sauce, and had red bell pepper slices cooked with it. Also served with a very generous scoop of steamed rice, which has a fried egg on top, and 3 slices of cucumber as a nice palate cleanser. I thought I’d wish the size was bigger, but by the time I was done eating, I was full and satisfied.
Price: At about $12 for a meal this feels like the amount of food at the price I was used to having pre-2020.
Service: I had a good service experience here. Nothing mind blowing, but the staff was friendly and grateful. The food was ready in about 10 minutes and arrived all in fairly close timing. The appetizers arrived perhaps 2 minutes before the main dishes, which I thought was maybe too fast, but the main plates were delivered fresh from being cooked. I would take my time enjoying the appetizer and let my food temp come down slightly.
I look forward to coming back and trying some of the other dishes here. I highly recommend stopping in and giving it taste.
… moreShould you eat here? Yes.
Satisfying and delicious flavor, filling portion size, very reasonable price.
Long review:
Went here over lunch. We were greeted as we entered and given our choice of table or booth. The restaurant is well lit. The tables, seats, floor, and menus were all spotless level clean.
We ordered a dumpling appetizer, pho meal, and krapow chicken meal.
-Dumplings (not pictured): Crispy outside with a satisfying light crunch. Inside was a very flavorful seasoned pork. Served with sweet chili sauce that made the dumpling flavors come out. I’m not usually a fan of dumplings, but these were pretty good and I’ll probably get them again next time.
Pho: If you’re not familiar with it, pho is a soup. This arrived with a deep bowl of broth, noodles, and meat. The aroma was really good. A side plate with jalapeños, bean sprouts, lime, and freah basil were provided so you can mix in ingredients to your taste. The flavors were what I’d describe as delicate and each shows up nicely with the savory (but not overpowering) broth. Quite filling when it’s all put together.
Chicken: Super delicious. I was asked for my preferred spice level and chose medium. This gave a very satisfying spice level where the more I ate the warmer it got, but never so spicy that I was concerned about being able to finish. The heat slowly builds and gives a bit of the back of neck type of heat, not the burning lips kind, and it fades after a minute or two. The chicken was tender, well coated in the sauce, and had red bell pepper slices cooked with it. Also served with a very generous scoop of steamed rice, which has a fried egg on top, and 3 slices of cucumber as a nice palate cleanser. I thought I’d wish the size was bigger, but by the time I was done eating, I was full and satisfied.
Price: At about $12 for a meal this feels like the amount of food at the price I was used to having pre-2020.
Service: I had a good service experience here. Nothing mind blowing, but the staff was friendly and grateful. The food was ready in about 10 minutes and arrived all in fairly close timing. The appetizers arrived perhaps 2 minutes before the main dishes, which I thought was maybe too fast, but the main plates were delivered fresh from being cooked. I would take my time enjoying the appetizer and let my food temp come down slightly.
I look forward to coming back and trying some of the other dishes here. I highly recommend stopping in and giving it taste.
Saoirse Maeve
The food was absolutely delicious. Server was attentive and helpful. Will definitely be back again. The crab rangoon was the best I’ve had in years!
… moreJoseph Sia
Food is authentic and tasty. Service is excellent and friendly. Highly recommended if you’re looking for good Thai food.
… moreChristopher McFarland
Amazing food tastes great… Milk tea hit the spot.. they were out of mango, so I got the Lychee instead. I will certainly come back to this place often as it’s inexpensive and delicious.
… moreLae Lae Wine
Pad Krapow is my favourite. It is a good match Taro Bubbles tea.
Eat a little spicy Pad Krapow and drink sweet bubble tea after Yummy
… moreEat a little spicy Pad Krapow and drink sweet bubble tea after Yummy