Longtime easygoing eatery specializing in homestyle cooking from central Thailand.
Steven
My parents used to dine at the original King and I many years ago. They raved about it! So, after moving back to this area after a number of years, my Mom wanted to try them out again (they are now in a different location than they used to be, but they have the same menu, but shortened).
The new location is nice. Located in a busy Brentwood plaza, with plenty of parking if you can find a spot. The interior was clean and modern, albeit a bit less authentic than the original location. The service was prompt and the food came out quickly.
We started out with the Tamarind Shrimp, which were good but not great. It was pretty obvious this dish’s main strength was the presentation, which was beautiful. The actual sauce was good but I wish there was a few more shrimp fro the price.
The entrees had the same vibe, decent but not as good as my Mom recalled. The Pad Thai was a bit watery and the noodles were much thinner than I’ve had before— almost like angel hair! My Mom enjoyed the 3 Kings of Thailand but also noted that it just wasn’t as good as before.
This wasn’t a terrible place to get some dinner in, but we all walked out a bit disappointed, noting that their previous location was better.
… moreShannon Smock
This is a restaurant with a 30 year history of traditional Thai food in St. Louis, but unfortunately that history does not translate in this newer space. It is a stark, modern, space playing indie rock in the background. I’d love to see more of the history of this family brought out in the decor and menu. The food presentation was lovely, but the taste itself was just ok. My dish very bland and the salad was served with too much dressing. I did order the King Veggie dish with mild so that could be on me. I would be willing to try the restaurant again and order something different. My husband ordered the Spicy Pad Kapow with medium spice which did have a lot more flavor than mine and of course more spice. This is more of a fast casual restaurant. I had always heard rave reviews for the location on South Grand but I never had the chance to visit that location. My assumption has always been that the previous location was one of our cities classic Asian restaurants and again that just doesn’t translate here.
… moreSonja Bishop
The atmosphere is cold and has that warehouse vibe, nothing like the elegance and decor of their previous restaurant that was on Grand Boulevard in the heart of South city St. Louis. food was good!
… moreYvonne Clark
I treated myself to a little Mother’s Day lunch today.
I started with the crab Rangoon which was crispy and a perfectly golden color.
My main dish was the Sweet & sour duck. I love duck! The skin was crispy and the sauce wasn’t over powering and it didn’t make the duck soggy.
The atmosphere was pleasant and the service polite.
… moreGoogle Bot (Chiang)
Their service is super inefficient. I saw plenty of available tables, yet the server still made me wait, saying there were four parties ahead of me. After seating those four larger groups, he finally led me to a two-seat table that had been empty since I arrived. There were only two dining servers, so I had to flag one down to place my order. Additionally, finding a close parking spot outside was a bit challenging.
I ordered the Sweet & Sour Crispy Duck and Halo-Halo ice cream. Both were really good, especially the ice cream—not too sweet and just $4 for two scoops.
… moreangie slape
New location, same stellar food. Menu is much more condensed and cocktails are gone. Ordered yellow curry with chicken, the 3 kings of Thailand, and mango sticky rice for dessert. Definitely one of the best meals you can have in st. Louis. Everything was perfection. Yellow curry was creamy and I could drink it with a spoon. 3 kings left nothing to be desired. Mango sticky rice was new to me and it was warm and the mango was so good, fresh and perfectly ripe. We also had coconut ice cream which paired well with the sticky rice.
Thank you King and I for never disappointing, I was concerned the new modern atmosphere meant less food quality, soooooo not the case. While I do miss the atmosphere of the old location, this location is fine. Seating is a bit uncomfortable.
We did note that the medium spice level wasn’t as spicy as it used to be, so they are definitely catering to a more American palette.
… moreVipila Bathvar
It’s overall good experience. We ordered basil fried rice and tom yum soup. It was delicious.
The layout of the restaurant is inviting and comfortable. The service we received was exceptionally friendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in.
The portions here are quite generous, which is a pleasant surprise, and the quality of the food is excellent. The flavors in every dish we tried were rich and well-balanced.
The menu offers a wide variety of options, and I’m already looking forward to returning to sample more of their delicious offerings. If you’re a fan of Thai cuisine, King and I is definitely a place worth visiting for a satisfying and flavorful dining experience.
… morePaola Brush
Went with a group of friends. The server was attentive. The atmosphere is kind of dull compared to when it was on South Grand Ave. The cocktail choices were very limited. The Crab Rangoon was delicious. The Chicken Sate did not look appetizing, nor flavorful. The Crispy Spring Rolls were alright. I ordered the Three Kings of Thailand. It was delicious, except it did not come to the table temperature hot. The spice level was perfect. I would go there again, if only in the area, but would ask for my food to be temperature hot.
… morewaldronj
We first went to the King and I when it was on South Grand. We thought very highly of it then. Now, we have decided not to come back. A few miths back, it seemed bland and overpriced. Then my wife and tried it again. This time, she had two long black hairs in her soup. Caused her to lose her appetite. We complained about that and were not charged for the soup, which we returned with no replacement. My meal tasted dry and tasteless. I couldn’t even finish half of it. Service was poor to mediocre at best. We would have been happier going to Panda Express, and saved a lot of money. We tried. Never again
… moreMajorMic
I whole heartedly wanted to like this place. The green curry dish I ordered was good in flavor but more yellowish than green than expected. The downside was the noodles. I ordered pad see ew noodles and the noodles were so wet, soggy, they disintegrated when I tried to pick them up. It was like eating watery noodles without the soup. It may have been a bad day, but I unfortunately may not be coming back anytime soon. Everything else was superb! (Service and atmosphere)
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