Thai eatery near the convention center serving classic Thai cuisine in an art-adorned dining room.
Henry NG
ummy Thai in Austin delivers Thai flavors remarkably close to Bangkok’s bustling street stalls. Diners rave about the authentic pad Thai—slightly sweet, tangy, and savory with fresh ingredients that evoke BKK’s vibrant night markets. Grilled chicken (gai yang) arrives juicy near the thighs, paired with spicy-sweet sauce, while Chinese broccoli with crispy pork shines in balanced garlic sauce. Curries like red or yellow pack robust, rich heat without excess, and boat noodles burst with deep, savory broth. Portions are generous, service friendly, though ambiance feels casual and unfinished. For BKK-level taste in Austin, it’s a top pick—craving conquered!
… moreBill B
I liked how this felt like a family-owned Thai restaurant in the 1980s in a big US city. Not fancy, but just large portions of authentic Thai food served up in an assuming dining room. The coconut shrimp were good, I liked how you get the initial burst of coconut fragrance as you bite into the first of the six on your plate. The green curry was good, but maybe I had higher hopes for it. It lacked a punch of flavors, maybe not enough fish sauce, not fresh curry paste. Service is very fast, you can eat and be gone in like 20 minutes. When I was there, not many other tables were occupied so it was very easy to talk.
… moreMonique Garcia
Mai Thai in Austin is absolutely incredible! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm hospitality and the cozy, inviting atmosphere instantly makes you feel at home. The food is bursting with authentic Thai flavors — every dish is perfectly seasoned, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. The Kao Soi and Tom Yum are out of this world, and their dumplings and egg rolls are so fresh and flavorful. You can really tell everything is made with care and high-quality ingredients. The service is always friendly and attentive, and the staff goes above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience. Whether you’re dining in or ordering takeout, Mai Thai never disappoints. Easily one of the best Thai restaurants in Austin!
… moreJenillee Ngiralulk Ngiralulk
I absolutely love this place! They were wonderful and the food is delicious well seasoned and reasonably priced! There was three of us and bill was under 60 dollars! I had the beef namtok and it was just right! Spicy, juicy and a hint of sweet ! I will definitely go there to try more
… moreGetanjali Morel
Mai Thai is a no-frills, super casual spot with delicious, flavorful Thai food. The service is good, the prices are reasonable, and it’s exactly the kind of comfort Thai food you crave. I’ll definitely be coming back or ordering takeout!
… moresventek
Loved this place. Tried their mai thai fried rice with seafood and fried chicken wings, and they were both so good that I decided to come back and try more dishes – pad kra prao, seafood namkhon soup, pork sausage & sticky rice, all of which were also delicious! Very reasonable pricing!
Price guide (as of Oct 2025):
Pork sausage & sticky rice $12
Seafood namkhon $10
Chicken pad kra prao $18
Tax $3.30
Mai Thai fried rice
with squid, shrimp & scallops $25
Fire chicken wings $10
Tax $2.89
… moreTexas Huntress
Unfortunately, we went off the review on Uber eats very bad choice. The food is downright disgusting. Literally zero flavor. The cheapest ingredients bought from the cheapest suppliers. Literally has some kind of baloney in the chicken wraps. The pad see yu is literally flavorless. We have no idea who the owner of this place is, but they need to hire a real Thai Chef to redo their recipes and their menu. Barf.
… moreDana Taylor
Wow! What a presentation! I ordered Mai Thai Red Snapper with Lime Juice & Sweet and Sour and a bowl of Wonton Soup made of Shrimp and Chicken. Since I am in Austin, Texas I want to give a try Mai Thai Restaurant. I know my Asian Food should taste specially the Fish. I love their Wonton Soup. However.,the Mai Thai Red Snapper kind of disappointing., I know, it was written with Lime Juice probably to take the fishy taste. Once the Fish is stir fried with ginger, garlic, onions and the other vegetables, the fishy taste go away. The sweet and sour sauce was dominated by the lime juice which produced of kind of a bitter taste on the sauce. The dish is swimming wi the sauce which didn’t taste good at all. Moreover, if they could have only seasoned the deep fried fish with salt and pepper. I have to eat it blunt. I am just being honest.
… moreMahadevan Ramanan
Had Pad Khee Mao and Green Curry Fried Rice – both with Tofu (vegetarian). Decent Flavors, not spicy at all (would have preferred at least a bit, had to add a lot of chilli oil to get the spice).
The only drawback – Tofu pieces were massive – making it difficult to eat them as a whole and also to break them.
Would recommend to give this place a try if you are a fan of thai food.
… moreCarl Harvey
Took the team to lunch to celebrate a new hire and got great service, food and atmosphere.
The big screen always shows fun videos and you need a little more laughter these days.
Time estimates for the orders were provided (to set expectations) and they delivered.
The salmon special was delicious. All the flavors combined created an enjoyable flavor explosion.
It wasn’t too loud, though full; so we could still hear our conversations. The waitress added a little fun with jokes between refilling drinks.
I recommend the place for its food, fun service and atmosphere.
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