Kyle Clark
Thai Kitchen is where it’s at. The chicken gyoza dumplings, Thai glazed chicken, & yellow fried rice were amazing! I went with spice level 1 as it was my first time here, but next visit I think I’ll try level 2. The woman behind the counter had excellent service.
… morechris zacker
Some very good Thai food. I had the phad Thai with chicken and my wife had the pineapple fried rice. Both were excellent and priced well
… moreMustachman 22
Fast service, dine in or take out. Really good food. Friendly staff willing to accomadate most needs. Semi-fast food/self service theme going. If you go here expect great food and friendly service. The food is priced at a reasonable amount however additional items like combo meals can add up quickly. Theres a wide selection of curry, fried rice, noodles, soups, salads, that are all available. They have some sodas and teas as well as free water and jasmine tea. The best drink is the thai milk tea which is worth every penny.
… moreJoe Monahan
This place has a lot of potential but needs help. First, having customers stand while ordering and then asking – before they have any service – whether they want to leave a 18% or 20% tip is pretty crazy. Thats not a tip, thats a donation. And those devices that make it obvious you’re leaving a “custom” tip make me not want to go back.
Tips are called gratuities for a reason – they were devised as a way for customers to express their gratitude for truly exceptional service. Today they are a means to pay employees whom the boss doesnt want to pay.
The selection is good, the prices are high given the atmosphere, the atmosphere is austere and largely self serve (another reason a 15-20% tip is absurd).
And the food is just OK. Too salty, and the spices are not balanced like they should be. There is an art to balancing Thai (and Indian) spices and the chef has too much confidence and not enough experience to get it right.
Assuming the original owners are still there, they should retrain the cooks.
… moreMarlana Bright
Sad to not give a 5 star review but I was a bit disappointed by my food last night.
I asked for a 1 spice level, as I do at every other Thai or Indian food place I go, and the food I got last night was so spicy I couldn’t finish it, and it upset my stomach.
I know it’s not just me being wimpy, because my boyfriend who can handle a lot more than I can felt the same.
The restaurant was also so cold I never took my coat off.
However the front desk girl was very friendly and I loved that they had self-serve water and togo wares station, with free jasmine tea!
Food was otherwise delicious and servings felt ample, I just wish the spice level was a practical low level, but rather that heat was something I’d expect out of the average level 3.
… moreBinay Nayak
We went for a group lunch and everyone ordered separately. Although the price was average but the type of service is kind of fast food type. The food I tried is really bad in taste. Not even authentic taste. I ordered one turmeric fried rice and fried dumplings. My fried rice almost taste like turmeric. Other things I tried are really bad including fried dumplings.
… moreXin Wang
Really good Thai food! The portions are good size and service is super quick. Really liked the yellow and Masaman curry. The fried rices looked really good too!
The prices are pretty reasonable too for the portion size. Also have self-serve jasmine tea and water. Would recommend!
… moreGabrielle Pray
For $35 I got two entrees, a Thai iced tea and an appetizer. Nowadays, you can’t really beat that! The food was phenomenal; we both cleaned our plates. The spring rolls were some of the best I’ve ever had, tofu cooked to perfection and the flavors were delicious.
… moreJosh Edwards
This Thai restaurant in Ames, Iowa, delivers a satisfying dining experience that caters well to lovers of Southeast Asian cuisine. The Pad Thai appears traditional and appetizing, featuring well-cooked rice noodles with a balance of egg, protein, and garnishes, offering a hint of authenticity. The chicken fried rice, with its ample portion, seems to be a comforting and familiar dish with a home-style touch. Additionally, the fried dumplings look golden and crispy, which could be a delightful starter, especially when dipped into the accompanying sauce that seems to add a sweet and tangy kick.
The condiment station is particularly noteworthy, showcasing a variety of sauces like chili garlic and soy, as well as jalapeños in vinegar, allowing diners to customize their meals to their preferred level of spiciness and flavor. This attention to detail suggests the restaurant understands and caters to the different palates of its customers.
The presentation of the dishes is straightforward and unpretentious, which might appeal to those who appreciate a no-frills approach to dining where the focus is on the flavors. Overall, the establishment offers a solid Thai dining experience where the food speaks for itself.
… moreElla X
The pork leg on the menu was a huge surprise for me, so decided to try it out. I ordered pickup, and it come with rice and pork leg. The pork leg is very well marinated, soft and tenderized. The flavor is very rich and can even eat whole bunch of rice with just the soup. I highly recommended this dish. One thing I wish I could have is silverware and napkins. I have to find my own silverware at home. This would be very inconvenient if I’m ordering for out dining instead of eat at home. The place is very cozy and clean. The location is underneath an apartment building.
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