Good stuff! My friend Dave mentioned it when we were out doing errands, and as my wife and I really enjoy Thai food, it became a destination. Dave ate there a few years ago and liked it and was eager to try it again. I had a chicken Pad Thai, my wife a salmon dish, and I don't remember what Dave had. Their heat scale is on a 1-7, my wife and I went with mild and Dave with a 7. My wife thought her dish a 3 on her scale, even though it was mild, and was quite pleased. I should have gone 2-3 on mine, it needed a little heat but was still yummy. Dave wanted a 10 but was pleased with his heat level. Very good meal, all in all. I was a little disappointed that my Thai iced teas came pre-mixed, I like receiving them looking like a Black & Tan and mixing them myself. Minor quibble. Also, don't expect this to be fast food: they weren't busy and it still took a bit of time to get our meals, which was fine as we enjoy gabbing.
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Eric W.
Sweet Basil fried rice is awesome... I love Thai fried rice and this place has a very good one. Had Pad See-Ewe also which was pretty good by noodles fell apart so made the dish kind of mushy.
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Z K.
Horrible :_( Had the Pad Thai, I think dog food would have probably tasted better. My friend had sweet and sour chicken, he said China Panda would have been better. Totally disappointed and will never eat here again.
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Ginny H.
What has happened to the Thai Kitchen? This used to be my favorite Longmont restaurant, not only because the food was consistently great, but also because the service was excellent. Over the last year or more, service has been awful, with long waits and inattentive staff. My husband stopped going there and would order only take-out, but found that even the take-out service was not great. He also noted that the staff don't seem to be able to handle a cash payment, and they have told him they cannot change a twenty dollar bill. Tonight I decided to try again and stopped in for a late afternoon meal. Two tables were occupied--one with one individual and another with a family. I stood at the counter for 5 or so minutes. A young man finally came to the counter with a tray of food. I assumed he was on his way to deliver the food to one of the tables. When he saw me, he clearly looked disgusted--as if the presence of one more customer ruined his day. I commented that he certainly did not look happy to see me, and he replied with a short "sorry," then asked if I wanted a table. I told him it did not look like a good time for me to be there, and I left. Note that we tried the Thai Kitchen in Lafayette a few days ago. We were told to sit where we wanted, and we did. The dining room looked like a staff-free zone, with several tables occupied and no food on any of them. We waited more than a reasonable time for menus and water, but no staff appeared. We left and went next door to an excellent Mexican restaurant where service was friendly and prompt. I am so disappointed. We used to enjoy the Longmont Thai Kitchen. The people who ran it were great. They were always welcoming, friendly, attentive, and efficient. It felt good to be there. I hope whatever has gone wrong can be corrected.
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Alden C.
Ok, so I gave the place another try and I seemed to enjoy my meal more this time. Like many restaurants out there sometimes you have to pick and choose from the tasty and not so tasty entrees. I ordered the Pad Thai with tofu this time and enjoyed it. The Thai Iced Tea I ordered was decent... but the black tea that goes with this recipe tasted just a bit off. Apparently a different brand than what I am used to drinking so in that regard I can't really say that it is a minus in my review. I got more appetizer soup and it started off better than the previous time but there were those funky spices again down at the bottom of the bowl which made me question if it was appropriate for what I was eating. I am glad to say though that the soup was comfortably hot and not luke warm. So in the end I would not say that I would never go back to this place again, I did enjoy the Pad Thai but like I said before I have had better Thai food. However though to me the makings of a good restaurant is when you can order anything on the menu and have it be divine without having to fish around for dishes that may taste better. In addition to that it is important for restaurants in my book to have the food taste consistent from day to day. I am glad I went back and gave the place another try and did not dismissively threw the baby out with the bath water onto the steps of 'average'.
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Margee M.
Longmont has a secret that very few people know about - it's called Thai Kitchen located at the north end of town. This little hole in the wall place, located in a strip mall goes unnoticed by most people but it's a diamond in the rough! The flavorful food, delightful spices and fresh veggies (with no MSG) all make the modestly priced meals something to return to on a regular basis. I've had the green curry, Pad Khing and the broccoli beef. My tongue loves the different flavors and I love the prices. The website has a menu that lists the choices and explains what the items are. If this place were located in Boulder or Denver, it would have an hour long wait every evening. Because it's tucked away and hidden, there are usually seats available in this tiny venue. There is also a Thai Kitchen II, located on 2939 17th Ave, Longmont, CO 303.776.7317 - same food, different location.
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Lauren B.
I just spent an hour waiting for spring rolls at this place. The service was incredibly slow and the food was on the salty side. I would definitely skip this place, especially during dinner. Soggy spring rolls, slow service, and a $54 check..
(2)
Illuminated A.
The best asian food place in Longmont. Always a win with every order! Even good for pick up and take home. Wish they delivered.... They have AMAZING Tom Yum Soup and I LOVE #S11 PAD WOONSEN , HIGHLY RECCOMMENDED!
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Alissa C.
We definitely enjoy dinner here. Nice atmosphere for a strip mall style restaurant. Friendly service and the food is large portions and wonderful!
(5)
Mark H.
Great Thai food. Not that I have eaten a lot of Thai food in my life, but this is great food none the less. The Pad Thai is great. My wife's favorite. I had a peanut dish the last time there and it was delicious and presented very well. Very reasonable prices as well.
(5)
Robert G.
Good food. Good service. Clean kitchen. Good portions. Cute waitresses. I got the squid salad this time so good aloy mak.
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Ashlea B.
Best place in town for chicken pad Thai. So yummy! Call ahead if you are carrying out. Sometimes it can take a while for your order.
(3)
Patrick W.
Excellent food, excellent service at a very reasonable price. Very large portions for lunch.
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Hopeless Coffee A.
I've unfortunately been disappointed with everything the last few times I visited. The service, quality of food and lack of spice (where's the heat?); all disappointing The last time I visited they asked me how the spice was and I told them "medium low". No apologies or offering chilies from the kitchen, which they have done in the past. Sad.
(3)
lynn l.
My friend likes this place and had the pad Thai however, I had the spicy jungle noodles and thought they were edible but very few vegetables and meat. Mostly rice noodles. I had a bit of her pad Thai and thought it was edible but not tasty. Service was pleasant. But I would not return because of the poor quality of food. There are many other places to eat in Longmont that are much better
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Avelynia C.
I love this place!! The food always come out hot and fast! My glass is never empty. There is always someone there to help you. Its very clean and a very bright! i loved it so much i really recommend it! Especially the Thai iced Chai with coconut milk!
(4)
Melissa M.
The waiter was awesome. Pad Thai is phenomenal!! #1 & 3 on the lunch menu are great. I can't wait to come back.
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Wendy Z.
I've been here about a dozen times, I really love the spicy jungle noodles! Haven't tried many other items except the spring rolls which are pretty good as well. We usually get it as takeout rather than dining in, as far as Thai in Longmont I would recommend it.
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Rose O.
My husband and I had lunch here on a Sunday afternoon and I have to say that the food was okay, (but very pricey) and the service was extremely slow. We paid almost $8.00 for two (2) Thai ice teas, which I think is pretty ridiculous! The pineapple curry was very tasty, as was the Japanese spicy noodles, however, for the price, I would have thought I would have had a better experience. I love, love, love Thai food but will not be going back here again simply because the service is too slow and the prices are too high.
(2)
Jet K.
The food is decent but I will not return due to the consistently poor service. All the food comes out of the kitchen at different times so each person in the party is either eating alone or else impatiently waiting to be served. To date, I have not experienced all the food coming out simultaneously. It is a frustrating place to eat if one is in a hurry. They are always understaffed with servers which further delays the service.
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J B.
I have had the pleasure of travelling throughout Asia and eating authentic Thai cuisine, although not truly authentic, Thai Kitchen wasn't terrible either. I always judge a Thai restaurant on how well they prepare Green Curry. Does it have a beautiful green oil floating atop a fragrant curry with fresh Thai basil, coconut milk, and chilies? Sadly, not the Green Curry I had this evening. Never in my travels have I had Green Curry with sliced carrots, shredded iceburg lettuce, chunks of ginger root, broccoli, and green beans. It seems as though last night's scrap bin was thrown into the curry (more like a chunky, spicy stew). I also tried the pad kee mow and it had the same scraps mixed in with the noodles. The spring rolls were good, the peanut sauce was great. The food was edible and spice was perfect but definitely not authentic or amazing.
(2)
pinche d.
We tried going to Urban Thai but there was a 15-20 wait and we didn't have the time so we headed on over to Thai Kitchen hoping there was not a wait. On this Weds evening, there was one other patron and no one else. We were greeted promptly and had out choice of where to sit. Waiter was courteous and took our drink and app order within minutes of being seated. Food wasn't bad for the price and I'd certainly go back here or order out. I was REALLY leary of this place given the reviews of this place taking a long time but everything was smooth sailing for us. Fresh spring rolls - Fresh but yes they only had one shrimp which I can live with. PAD KRA PRAW - Not bad. Would have preferred a smaller portion with more ck and less bell peppers but again not a bad choice. Mango Sticky Rice - VERY FRESH mango dish ... could be an entree for light eater Looking forward to going back and trying other things on the menu.
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Matt G.
dunno, just doesn't do it for me... And truthfully, I've had some really rotten customer service here a couple times, so maybe I'm not being fair and balanced. But I only come here for take out when I can't talk my wife into Indian. This is my late-night, don't-feel-like-cooking-or-pizza alternative, not a choice for really good thai cuisine. For that, I'll drive to Denver, thanks.
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Kate T.
The food was great. I got a peanut curry, and it was delicious. Spicy, but not overly spicy. Yummy Thai coffee. But, the service was pretty meh. There were two front of house people working, but they couldn't seem to decide who had which table, so both offered us water, brought us food, asked for drink orders, etc. It was a bit weird. Unfortunately, this didn't make things move twice as fast - service was still a bit slow. We were there pretty late, and there were only 2 or 3 other tables, so there isn't much of an excuse for slow service. And, the location is pretty hidden - on the inside of a corner in a strip mall - so it took us a bit to find it.
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Morgan W.
Oh Thai Kitchen. You fail. I really like the food (their peanut curry is really, REALLY tasty), and Longmont is not flush with Thai restaurants. But I think they are about to lose another one if this place doesn't get with the program. The service is SLOW all across the board. I have waited 20 minutes for water, and over an hour for food, when there were only 3 or 4 tables. The waitstaff seems wholly incompetent; they don't have a sense of urgency and they don't communicate if things are taking a long time or apologize if food comes out really late, and cold. When I have gotten takeout lately the food is not hot at all; I have to reheat it when I get home, every time. Last night was the last straw; my husband and I had people coming over at 7. We ordered dinner at 5:35 for takeout. The guy working the counter said they only had one cook so it would be 35 minutes. AN HOUR AND TWENTY MINUTES later we receive lukewarm curry, rubbery egg rolls, and pad thai that was hot but had 4 small pieces of chicken in it. That's it, I give up. Get with the program, Thai Kitchen.
(1)
Ashley H.
This place is good! Went with the boys & got the shrimp pad thai & thai iced tea. Definitely going back at least a couple more times.
(4)
Donna V.
My Favorite Longmont restaurant! I've been coming here for many years. Very authentic. VERY fresh ingredients! GREAT recipes! Some favorites: Penang, Namprigpaow, and my new fave is Chicken Larb! Chicken Larb is so tasty- and VERY low calorie- it's mostly lettuce, cabbage, and a thin, brothy sauce. I've had ONE meal here that I didn't like (and they took it right back and made me another) and it was the eggplant. If you've never had Thai- try the Pad Thai, it's a great noodle dish and most people LOVE it.
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Johnny U.
Got the pad thai to go on a fri night. I've had worse, but I've definitely had better. I've eaten pad thai at a lot of Thai places in Denver/Boulder and this was relatively disappointing. It was ok, but this is the staple of a Thai restaurant and I expect it to be really good or great. Again, it was fine, but not great. I'm going to keep looking in Longmont.
(3)
Kristen W.
I love this place, Pad Thai is the best I've had. The service is usually awesome and fast but a couple times there were new servers and we had really long wait times. Over the last few times I've been there, there have been the same servers and everything came out fast and hot hot hot! That aside the spring rolls, the wontons with sweet and sour sauce and the peanut curry are my favs! There's a couple other Thai kitchens sprinkled around Colorado. If you didn't like it before, try it again, or you'll be missing out of a local foodie spot.
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Jason K.
I'm here right now and I don't know wtf I'm eating but holy crap-- is it delicious! The wait was kind of ridiculous tho. I'm one person and granted, there are other tables ahead of me, but I sat here for a good 40 minutes. Glad the soup tied me over till my lunch arrived. Worth the wait tho!
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Stephanie G.
I think the quality has really decreased in the past few months. We might be trying other options the next time we're looking for Thai food in Longmont. :-(
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Erik N.
Good Thai chow, especially the panang beef curry my favorite. Nice staff.
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Shattered T.
I love this place! The Kang Pa is my favorite but I haven't had anything there that I didn't like. All of the curry dishes are great! Yum!!!
(5)
Dulcie F.
I lived in Boston for several years and had the most delicious Thai food right at my fingertips. (And the Vietnamese food! MMmm! But that is for another review, I suppose.) So it was disappointing moving out to Colorado and having so few options. We tried Tim's Thai in Longmont and it was pretty disgraceful. It closed recently, so they may have been having bigger problems. We were grateful to find Thai Kitchen tucked away in a strip mall in north Longmont. (As has been stated there is a second location, but we have never visited it.) It is very tasty and very reasonably priced. Everything we have tried has been good, but we generally order the pad Thai. I think it is $7.95 and we always get two servings out of it, so it is a steal and oh so delicious. Until recently the space was quite tiny, but apparently they have just expanded! We'll have to go check that out soon.
(4)
Banjo G.
I have tried many Thai restaurants, and I have to say that this was my least favorable place for Thai food. I ordered the Pad Thai and while it wasn't horrible, it wasn't great. The samosa like pastry tasted as if it were heated in a microwave for too long and I didn't like the soup as the smell was repulsive (way too fishy) . The location is somewhat hidden as it is located in a corner in a shopping mall and it is hard to see driving by. After, I ate here, I felt like my craving for Thai food was not sated because I have had so much better in this area.
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Anita Y.
Recently our usual has been Thai Kitchen II on 17th. I've turned my husband into a fan! Thank you Thank you So this night I decide to send him to Thai Kitchen I on Main because of the menu offerings I was craving.........we regret not sticking to our usual. Shrimp Pad Thai, still had a nice delicate flavor, I'm a Pad Thai snob, I don't like the ones that are so heavily loaded with tamarind sauce and will rarely order it unless I SEE it first. Not usually too hard since it's a popular dish. I do like their version of it. The flavor is just right. But the heat is not. My husband ordered HOT and got mild. Not even Medium. I ordered the Larb with chicken. Medium. It claims on the menu to come with roasted rice in the dish. The only rice I saw was the white steamed rice that I added. I get picky and want my dish to be served as described. I asked for Medium spice and got mild--I must sound like a whitey on the phone. (sorry) Fried Wontons for appeteasers had a curry base to them. Plump and generously filled. I think I still prefer the Spring Rolls. We are gonna stick to the 17th street location. A little farther, a lot better.
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Rita J.
I had the chicken pad thai. The chicken was a bit overcooked and not enough cabbage & onions for my preference. There was also way too much oil left in the bottom of my plate when i was done;eck. The flavor was good but could have been less salty. The waitress forgot our egg rolls, so points off for that. We won't return here but will return to the one on 17th street, where we've never had a bad experience.
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D. B.
We love good Thai food. The food here is a hit and miss. The fresh spring rolls had a delicious dipping sauce with it but the rolls only had 1 shrimp in each. Cheap. The Namprigpaow was very good with lots of meat and vegetables. My favorite dish - Pad Thai was a total disappointment. Plate full of noodles but barely any chicken. Had to dig through the noodles to find a few small pieces of meat. I have had a lot better at other places. They charge extra for Jamine rice. Also, their menu says 2.95 for Iced thai tea, but when the bill comes, you get charged 3.50 for it. Waiter could care less about service. Won't go back.
(2)
Colie J.
I ordered PadThai with shrimp twice, my husband has had fried rice with Chicken and Shrimp, and I ordered a stirfry but can't remember which one. While it isn't the best Thai I have had, it is certainly acceptable, particularly at the price. Lunch for most dishes is $6.50 and includes soup and an egg roll.
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Todd C.
This is the best Thai food I've found in Colorado! It was a really small restaurant. They expanded this location and added a second location. Nice, clean and located in a strip mall. The food here is incredible! Pad Thai is always delicious. All their appetizers are great. Tom Yum and Tom Kah soups are delicious. Beef salad, calamari salad are both great. I absolutely love their Yum Woonsen, Pad Kratiam, Pad Kra Praw, and Larb!!! The Thai Tea is good, but not the best. I haven't found any time that they had the coconut ice cream that they list on the menu. And, I would really love it if they added Som Tam to the menu (it is near impossible to find in Colorado). They don't always make it as hot as I ask for it, but the food is never disappointing. Great prices.
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Mark M.
We have had decent meals at Thai Kitchen in the long past. Our meal for 6 on a Saturday nights was a real disappointment. When we arrived at 6pm our reserved table was ready and there were a few other table already seated and eating. Our waiter seemed slightly flustered at first but managed to get us water and a few menus to share. He came back in a few minutes to take our order and we asked for just a minute more. This turned in to 15 more minutes and we had to flag him down to get him back at our table. We ordered several starters and all of us had an entree. We started to feel sorry for the guy as it seemed that he was the only server and right before we ordered a very large party arrived. It became apparent that this single server for a Saturday night was struggling mightily to keep up with the demand of 5-6 tables, 2 of them large parties. The food started to arrive in bits and pieces; one person got an entree, another a starter soup, one more entree, a 10 minute gap, another soup, etc... for 20+ minutes. During this whole time we asked for water refills - never came - and some chili oil - never came - we started to feel really sorry for the server and thought that someone must not have showed for work or some similar scenario. Finally after making our way through the food, which was good, not fantastic, we begged for the check. As we left my wife, being the sympathetic type said to the waiter "Wow you were really working tonight. did someone not show up or what happened?" His reply was that he always worked alone, even on Saturday night. At that point my sympathy for the server and the restaurant went out the window. I would give this place 3-4 stars for food but only one for service so there's my two stars.
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Ricky S.
Ordered Pan Thai for lunch and Ice Thai tea. Both are good. Pan Thai is a little bit too sweet because I didn't order the spicy one. Soup is sold out. It's changed to fried dumpling. It also tastes good. Curry inside and the wheat skin just fried right. Hope to try some soup next time.
(4)
James G.
A food product intended to mimic the meat of crab???? Not a bad restaurant. but not great either, maybe it works for Longmont though. At least that is how it looks from the other reviews. Would I do dinner here again? Not a chance, and honestly I am becoming very annoyed by places that have crab listed on the menu, but it is really Surimi, a food product intended to mimic the meat of lobster, crab, and other shellfish, food coloring and all. WTF do you really think most people can't tell the difference? Like I said this kind of quality might fly in Longmont, but I seriously doubt it anywhere else. Foodies beware of the 80501.
(2)
Chris B.
I love this place. We eat here at least once/week. The food is very delicious, prepared with fresh ingredients. Order the "hot" or "thai hot" - you will not regret it. I cannot decide on my favorite dish - I like the #23 or the #7 (see - I can't even remember the names, just the numbers!). It's affordable, always great, and definitely worth the visit. Go during lunch to get even better deals! The portions are always substantial!
(5)
Tiffany W.
Fast, friendly, delicious. Love the peanut salad dressing and Thai iced tea. My boyfriend and I go here all the time and are never disappointed.
(5)
Jen K.
When I moved to Colorado, I left my favorite Thai restaurant behind, thinking I could never replace it. And... replaced. I love the Thai Kitchen and Thai Kitchen II (17th). Their curries are delicious, the noodle dishes are divine. I like the green and penang curries, personally - the veggies are always fresh and cooked perfectly. You can adjust spice level of almost anything. The food is fast, delicious and if you eat in, presented beautifully.
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Kathleen M.
Inside this unassuming little Thai place lies some of the best Thai food I've ever tried. The basil beef is one of the best renditions I've ever had. The basil was really flavorful and the beef was good quality. I've never had a Thai dish quite like the Satue Kai (S2) under Chef's Specials. The sauce was unique in a good way, and the number of different vegetables represented (potato, broc, onion, carrot, celery, tomato) was truly staggering. We called our waitress the TMI waitress, because she'd announce things to customers beyond what was usually appropriate. I heard her say to one table that she'd tell them the good dishes and the bad. Once when she was away for several minutes, she apologized to our table, and told us the guy at the front was hitting on her, and since she's been hoping to go out with him, she stayed near him. I found her hilarious and charming.
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Storey B.
One of the few Thai options in Longmont - thank goodness it's a good one! Love the noodle dishes, curries and Tom Kha soup. They always seem short on servers, so service can be a little slow. Much nicer atmosphere since they expanded the dining area. Take out is usually pretty fast.
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Andy K.
This place is pretty damn good. I ordered the Green Curry with Tofu and my wife ordered the Pad Thai with Tofu. Both dishes were pretty good. I was really surprised to find such a place hidden in longmont. The restaurant is very clean inside and service was ok. The only complaint I have was that the food took a little longer than usual.
(4)
Denver G.
This is undoubtedly the best Thai restaurant in Boulder County. The food is awesome. The restaurant is located in a strip mall. They cannot accommodate large groups. I usually do take-out. Everything I have had here over the last several years has been great. Some of my favorites are the chef's specials (particularly S1 and S2) and the Tom Kha soup (chicken and veggies in coconut milk). I would rate it 4 stars for dine-in, but for take-out this place rates a solid 5. This place is a true hidden gem !
(4)
Sara H.
Love this place!! Some of the best Thai food I have ever had. Plus this place is so clean! The friend that I took there is a huge Thai fan and has tried every Thai place in Ft Collins and said she will now be driving to Longmont for her fix. This will be a regular stop for us when we meet in Longmont which is becoming a more common occurence.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Jesse L.
Wow, what an absolutely horrible experience. We arrived at the restaurant at 3pm on a Sunday afternoon, and were quickly seated under a ceiling vent that was so filthy, we guessed it hadn't been cleaned for at least 5 years. The restaurant was empty except for a table of 3 that was in the process of leaving, and another party of 4 that was in the process of eating their meal. Although our waitress was young and very inexperienced (we guessed it was her first job), she was the only person working the dining area. I will keep my critique of the waitress brief, and only say that she was young, inattentive to the point of incompetence, and was constantly addressing us as "hon" or "sweetie." We were in a party of 4, so we ordered 4 entrées and 2 appetizers. My husband ordered the Tom Kha with a side of rice for his entree, and it was brought out by itself within 15 minutes of ordering (without the rice, which required that we flag down the waitress to ask for it). Twenty minutes later, our waitress delivered our first appetizer of spring rolls (yes, that is 35 minutes to deliver an appetizer that isn't even cooked); during which time, she apologized for the delay and explained that it was only the chef and herself working the restaurant and that they had several take out orders to fill (mind you, we only heard the phone ring once and did not see a single person come in to pick up a take out order in the 2 HOURS we ended up suffering in this restaurant). After we received our spring rolls, we heard the waitress tell the only other occupied table in the restaurant that her shift would be ending soon (something that was never mentioned to us) and she would like them to pay then so she could collect her tip. We watched her clean off another table, then without a single word to us, she walked out of the restaurant. We sat there without anybody to attend to us (in a now empty restaurant) for over 15 minutes, then the chef came out and delivered the second appetizer our friends had ordered. We asked when the rest of the food would arrive, and she asked "oh, you wanted this all at once?" By this time, my husband had already finished his meal, and we had been sitting in the restaurant for well over an hour. It was another 20 minutes until we received our remaining 3 entrees. The chef apologized to us in broken English (she was an older Thai woman) and said something about being the only cook in the restaurant. While she may have been the only person working the restaurant, she was obviously the person "managing" this establishment and should not have allowed her employee to walk out on her patrons without completing their order or at least checking to see if they needed anything before abandoning them in an empty dining room. As far as the food, it was somewhat acceptable. Although their portion sizes were generous, the dishes were lacking in protein or vegetables and were mainly just a big pile of noodles in sauce (there were 4 small pieces of shrimp in my shrimp pad kee mow). Although I found their Tom kha (my husband's entree) to be delicious and authentic tasting, I was not too terribly impressed with my food (it certainly wasn't worth an hour and thirty minute wait). I couldn't tell you how my friends liked their meal because we were so desperate to get out of there by the time we finally received our entrees, we took a few silent bites of our food, grabbed some boxes, and got the heck out of there. Despite the horrible experience we had, there was no attempt to compensation us for our time or an offer for a discount on our food. In the end, the experience cost us $70 (there was no tip given) and 2-of-the-most-frustrating-hours I have ever experienced in a restaurant. DO NOT GO HERE!!!
(1)Wayne W.
Good stuff! My friend Dave mentioned it when we were out doing errands, and as my wife and I really enjoy Thai food, it became a destination. Dave ate there a few years ago and liked it and was eager to try it again. I had a chicken Pad Thai, my wife a salmon dish, and I don't remember what Dave had. Their heat scale is on a 1-7, my wife and I went with mild and Dave with a 7. My wife thought her dish a 3 on her scale, even though it was mild, and was quite pleased. I should have gone 2-3 on mine, it needed a little heat but was still yummy. Dave wanted a 10 but was pleased with his heat level. Very good meal, all in all. I was a little disappointed that my Thai iced teas came pre-mixed, I like receiving them looking like a Black & Tan and mixing them myself. Minor quibble. Also, don't expect this to be fast food: they weren't busy and it still took a bit of time to get our meals, which was fine as we enjoy gabbing.
(4)Eric W.
Sweet Basil fried rice is awesome... I love Thai fried rice and this place has a very good one. Had Pad See-Ewe also which was pretty good by noodles fell apart so made the dish kind of mushy.
(4)Z K.
Horrible :_( Had the Pad Thai, I think dog food would have probably tasted better. My friend had sweet and sour chicken, he said China Panda would have been better. Totally disappointed and will never eat here again.
(1)Ginny H.
What has happened to the Thai Kitchen? This used to be my favorite Longmont restaurant, not only because the food was consistently great, but also because the service was excellent. Over the last year or more, service has been awful, with long waits and inattentive staff. My husband stopped going there and would order only take-out, but found that even the take-out service was not great. He also noted that the staff don't seem to be able to handle a cash payment, and they have told him they cannot change a twenty dollar bill. Tonight I decided to try again and stopped in for a late afternoon meal. Two tables were occupied--one with one individual and another with a family. I stood at the counter for 5 or so minutes. A young man finally came to the counter with a tray of food. I assumed he was on his way to deliver the food to one of the tables. When he saw me, he clearly looked disgusted--as if the presence of one more customer ruined his day. I commented that he certainly did not look happy to see me, and he replied with a short "sorry," then asked if I wanted a table. I told him it did not look like a good time for me to be there, and I left. Note that we tried the Thai Kitchen in Lafayette a few days ago. We were told to sit where we wanted, and we did. The dining room looked like a staff-free zone, with several tables occupied and no food on any of them. We waited more than a reasonable time for menus and water, but no staff appeared. We left and went next door to an excellent Mexican restaurant where service was friendly and prompt. I am so disappointed. We used to enjoy the Longmont Thai Kitchen. The people who ran it were great. They were always welcoming, friendly, attentive, and efficient. It felt good to be there. I hope whatever has gone wrong can be corrected.
(1)Alden C.
Ok, so I gave the place another try and I seemed to enjoy my meal more this time. Like many restaurants out there sometimes you have to pick and choose from the tasty and not so tasty entrees. I ordered the Pad Thai with tofu this time and enjoyed it. The Thai Iced Tea I ordered was decent... but the black tea that goes with this recipe tasted just a bit off. Apparently a different brand than what I am used to drinking so in that regard I can't really say that it is a minus in my review. I got more appetizer soup and it started off better than the previous time but there were those funky spices again down at the bottom of the bowl which made me question if it was appropriate for what I was eating. I am glad to say though that the soup was comfortably hot and not luke warm. So in the end I would not say that I would never go back to this place again, I did enjoy the Pad Thai but like I said before I have had better Thai food. However though to me the makings of a good restaurant is when you can order anything on the menu and have it be divine without having to fish around for dishes that may taste better. In addition to that it is important for restaurants in my book to have the food taste consistent from day to day. I am glad I went back and gave the place another try and did not dismissively threw the baby out with the bath water onto the steps of 'average'.
(3)Margee M.
Longmont has a secret that very few people know about - it's called Thai Kitchen located at the north end of town. This little hole in the wall place, located in a strip mall goes unnoticed by most people but it's a diamond in the rough! The flavorful food, delightful spices and fresh veggies (with no MSG) all make the modestly priced meals something to return to on a regular basis. I've had the green curry, Pad Khing and the broccoli beef. My tongue loves the different flavors and I love the prices. The website has a menu that lists the choices and explains what the items are. If this place were located in Boulder or Denver, it would have an hour long wait every evening. Because it's tucked away and hidden, there are usually seats available in this tiny venue. There is also a Thai Kitchen II, located on 2939 17th Ave, Longmont, CO 303.776.7317 - same food, different location.
(5)Lauren B.
I just spent an hour waiting for spring rolls at this place. The service was incredibly slow and the food was on the salty side. I would definitely skip this place, especially during dinner. Soggy spring rolls, slow service, and a $54 check..
(2)Illuminated A.
The best asian food place in Longmont. Always a win with every order! Even good for pick up and take home. Wish they delivered.... They have AMAZING Tom Yum Soup and I LOVE #S11 PAD WOONSEN , HIGHLY RECCOMMENDED!
(5)Alissa C.
We definitely enjoy dinner here. Nice atmosphere for a strip mall style restaurant. Friendly service and the food is large portions and wonderful!
(5)Mark H.
Great Thai food. Not that I have eaten a lot of Thai food in my life, but this is great food none the less. The Pad Thai is great. My wife's favorite. I had a peanut dish the last time there and it was delicious and presented very well. Very reasonable prices as well.
(5)Robert G.
Good food. Good service. Clean kitchen. Good portions. Cute waitresses. I got the squid salad this time so good aloy mak.
(5)Ashlea B.
Best place in town for chicken pad Thai. So yummy! Call ahead if you are carrying out. Sometimes it can take a while for your order.
(3)Patrick W.
Excellent food, excellent service at a very reasonable price. Very large portions for lunch.
(5)Hopeless Coffee A.
I've unfortunately been disappointed with everything the last few times I visited. The service, quality of food and lack of spice (where's the heat?); all disappointing The last time I visited they asked me how the spice was and I told them "medium low". No apologies or offering chilies from the kitchen, which they have done in the past. Sad.
(3)lynn l.
My friend likes this place and had the pad Thai however, I had the spicy jungle noodles and thought they were edible but very few vegetables and meat. Mostly rice noodles. I had a bit of her pad Thai and thought it was edible but not tasty. Service was pleasant. But I would not return because of the poor quality of food. There are many other places to eat in Longmont that are much better
(2)Avelynia C.
I love this place!! The food always come out hot and fast! My glass is never empty. There is always someone there to help you. Its very clean and a very bright! i loved it so much i really recommend it! Especially the Thai iced Chai with coconut milk!
(4)Melissa M.
The waiter was awesome. Pad Thai is phenomenal!! #1 & 3 on the lunch menu are great. I can't wait to come back.
(5)Wendy Z.
I've been here about a dozen times, I really love the spicy jungle noodles! Haven't tried many other items except the spring rolls which are pretty good as well. We usually get it as takeout rather than dining in, as far as Thai in Longmont I would recommend it.
(4)Rose O.
My husband and I had lunch here on a Sunday afternoon and I have to say that the food was okay, (but very pricey) and the service was extremely slow. We paid almost $8.00 for two (2) Thai ice teas, which I think is pretty ridiculous! The pineapple curry was very tasty, as was the Japanese spicy noodles, however, for the price, I would have thought I would have had a better experience. I love, love, love Thai food but will not be going back here again simply because the service is too slow and the prices are too high.
(2)Jet K.
The food is decent but I will not return due to the consistently poor service. All the food comes out of the kitchen at different times so each person in the party is either eating alone or else impatiently waiting to be served. To date, I have not experienced all the food coming out simultaneously. It is a frustrating place to eat if one is in a hurry. They are always understaffed with servers which further delays the service.
(2)J B.
I have had the pleasure of travelling throughout Asia and eating authentic Thai cuisine, although not truly authentic, Thai Kitchen wasn't terrible either. I always judge a Thai restaurant on how well they prepare Green Curry. Does it have a beautiful green oil floating atop a fragrant curry with fresh Thai basil, coconut milk, and chilies? Sadly, not the Green Curry I had this evening. Never in my travels have I had Green Curry with sliced carrots, shredded iceburg lettuce, chunks of ginger root, broccoli, and green beans. It seems as though last night's scrap bin was thrown into the curry (more like a chunky, spicy stew). I also tried the pad kee mow and it had the same scraps mixed in with the noodles. The spring rolls were good, the peanut sauce was great. The food was edible and spice was perfect but definitely not authentic or amazing.
(2)pinche d.
We tried going to Urban Thai but there was a 15-20 wait and we didn't have the time so we headed on over to Thai Kitchen hoping there was not a wait. On this Weds evening, there was one other patron and no one else. We were greeted promptly and had out choice of where to sit. Waiter was courteous and took our drink and app order within minutes of being seated. Food wasn't bad for the price and I'd certainly go back here or order out. I was REALLY leary of this place given the reviews of this place taking a long time but everything was smooth sailing for us. Fresh spring rolls - Fresh but yes they only had one shrimp which I can live with. PAD KRA PRAW - Not bad. Would have preferred a smaller portion with more ck and less bell peppers but again not a bad choice. Mango Sticky Rice - VERY FRESH mango dish ... could be an entree for light eater Looking forward to going back and trying other things on the menu.
(4)Matt G.
dunno, just doesn't do it for me... And truthfully, I've had some really rotten customer service here a couple times, so maybe I'm not being fair and balanced. But I only come here for take out when I can't talk my wife into Indian. This is my late-night, don't-feel-like-cooking-or-pizza alternative, not a choice for really good thai cuisine. For that, I'll drive to Denver, thanks.
(2)Kate T.
The food was great. I got a peanut curry, and it was delicious. Spicy, but not overly spicy. Yummy Thai coffee. But, the service was pretty meh. There were two front of house people working, but they couldn't seem to decide who had which table, so both offered us water, brought us food, asked for drink orders, etc. It was a bit weird. Unfortunately, this didn't make things move twice as fast - service was still a bit slow. We were there pretty late, and there were only 2 or 3 other tables, so there isn't much of an excuse for slow service. And, the location is pretty hidden - on the inside of a corner in a strip mall - so it took us a bit to find it.
(3)Morgan W.
Oh Thai Kitchen. You fail. I really like the food (their peanut curry is really, REALLY tasty), and Longmont is not flush with Thai restaurants. But I think they are about to lose another one if this place doesn't get with the program. The service is SLOW all across the board. I have waited 20 minutes for water, and over an hour for food, when there were only 3 or 4 tables. The waitstaff seems wholly incompetent; they don't have a sense of urgency and they don't communicate if things are taking a long time or apologize if food comes out really late, and cold. When I have gotten takeout lately the food is not hot at all; I have to reheat it when I get home, every time. Last night was the last straw; my husband and I had people coming over at 7. We ordered dinner at 5:35 for takeout. The guy working the counter said they only had one cook so it would be 35 minutes. AN HOUR AND TWENTY MINUTES later we receive lukewarm curry, rubbery egg rolls, and pad thai that was hot but had 4 small pieces of chicken in it. That's it, I give up. Get with the program, Thai Kitchen.
(1)Ashley H.
This place is good! Went with the boys & got the shrimp pad thai & thai iced tea. Definitely going back at least a couple more times.
(4)Donna V.
My Favorite Longmont restaurant! I've been coming here for many years. Very authentic. VERY fresh ingredients! GREAT recipes! Some favorites: Penang, Namprigpaow, and my new fave is Chicken Larb! Chicken Larb is so tasty- and VERY low calorie- it's mostly lettuce, cabbage, and a thin, brothy sauce. I've had ONE meal here that I didn't like (and they took it right back and made me another) and it was the eggplant. If you've never had Thai- try the Pad Thai, it's a great noodle dish and most people LOVE it.
(5)Johnny U.
Got the pad thai to go on a fri night. I've had worse, but I've definitely had better. I've eaten pad thai at a lot of Thai places in Denver/Boulder and this was relatively disappointing. It was ok, but this is the staple of a Thai restaurant and I expect it to be really good or great. Again, it was fine, but not great. I'm going to keep looking in Longmont.
(3)Kristen W.
I love this place, Pad Thai is the best I've had. The service is usually awesome and fast but a couple times there were new servers and we had really long wait times. Over the last few times I've been there, there have been the same servers and everything came out fast and hot hot hot! That aside the spring rolls, the wontons with sweet and sour sauce and the peanut curry are my favs! There's a couple other Thai kitchens sprinkled around Colorado. If you didn't like it before, try it again, or you'll be missing out of a local foodie spot.
(5)Jason K.
I'm here right now and I don't know wtf I'm eating but holy crap-- is it delicious! The wait was kind of ridiculous tho. I'm one person and granted, there are other tables ahead of me, but I sat here for a good 40 minutes. Glad the soup tied me over till my lunch arrived. Worth the wait tho!
(3)Stephanie G.
I think the quality has really decreased in the past few months. We might be trying other options the next time we're looking for Thai food in Longmont. :-(
(2)Erik N.
Good Thai chow, especially the panang beef curry my favorite. Nice staff.
(4)Shattered T.
I love this place! The Kang Pa is my favorite but I haven't had anything there that I didn't like. All of the curry dishes are great! Yum!!!
(5)Dulcie F.
I lived in Boston for several years and had the most delicious Thai food right at my fingertips. (And the Vietnamese food! MMmm! But that is for another review, I suppose.) So it was disappointing moving out to Colorado and having so few options. We tried Tim's Thai in Longmont and it was pretty disgraceful. It closed recently, so they may have been having bigger problems. We were grateful to find Thai Kitchen tucked away in a strip mall in north Longmont. (As has been stated there is a second location, but we have never visited it.) It is very tasty and very reasonably priced. Everything we have tried has been good, but we generally order the pad Thai. I think it is $7.95 and we always get two servings out of it, so it is a steal and oh so delicious. Until recently the space was quite tiny, but apparently they have just expanded! We'll have to go check that out soon.
(4)Banjo G.
I have tried many Thai restaurants, and I have to say that this was my least favorable place for Thai food. I ordered the Pad Thai and while it wasn't horrible, it wasn't great. The samosa like pastry tasted as if it were heated in a microwave for too long and I didn't like the soup as the smell was repulsive (way too fishy) . The location is somewhat hidden as it is located in a corner in a shopping mall and it is hard to see driving by. After, I ate here, I felt like my craving for Thai food was not sated because I have had so much better in this area.
(2)Anita Y.
Recently our usual has been Thai Kitchen II on 17th. I've turned my husband into a fan! Thank you Thank you So this night I decide to send him to Thai Kitchen I on Main because of the menu offerings I was craving.........we regret not sticking to our usual. Shrimp Pad Thai, still had a nice delicate flavor, I'm a Pad Thai snob, I don't like the ones that are so heavily loaded with tamarind sauce and will rarely order it unless I SEE it first. Not usually too hard since it's a popular dish. I do like their version of it. The flavor is just right. But the heat is not. My husband ordered HOT and got mild. Not even Medium. I ordered the Larb with chicken. Medium. It claims on the menu to come with roasted rice in the dish. The only rice I saw was the white steamed rice that I added. I get picky and want my dish to be served as described. I asked for Medium spice and got mild--I must sound like a whitey on the phone. (sorry) Fried Wontons for appeteasers had a curry base to them. Plump and generously filled. I think I still prefer the Spring Rolls. We are gonna stick to the 17th street location. A little farther, a lot better.
(2)Rita J.
I had the chicken pad thai. The chicken was a bit overcooked and not enough cabbage & onions for my preference. There was also way too much oil left in the bottom of my plate when i was done;eck. The flavor was good but could have been less salty. The waitress forgot our egg rolls, so points off for that. We won't return here but will return to the one on 17th street, where we've never had a bad experience.
(2)D. B.
We love good Thai food. The food here is a hit and miss. The fresh spring rolls had a delicious dipping sauce with it but the rolls only had 1 shrimp in each. Cheap. The Namprigpaow was very good with lots of meat and vegetables. My favorite dish - Pad Thai was a total disappointment. Plate full of noodles but barely any chicken. Had to dig through the noodles to find a few small pieces of meat. I have had a lot better at other places. They charge extra for Jamine rice. Also, their menu says 2.95 for Iced thai tea, but when the bill comes, you get charged 3.50 for it. Waiter could care less about service. Won't go back.
(2)Colie J.
I ordered PadThai with shrimp twice, my husband has had fried rice with Chicken and Shrimp, and I ordered a stirfry but can't remember which one. While it isn't the best Thai I have had, it is certainly acceptable, particularly at the price. Lunch for most dishes is $6.50 and includes soup and an egg roll.
(4)Todd C.
This is the best Thai food I've found in Colorado! It was a really small restaurant. They expanded this location and added a second location. Nice, clean and located in a strip mall. The food here is incredible! Pad Thai is always delicious. All their appetizers are great. Tom Yum and Tom Kah soups are delicious. Beef salad, calamari salad are both great. I absolutely love their Yum Woonsen, Pad Kratiam, Pad Kra Praw, and Larb!!! The Thai Tea is good, but not the best. I haven't found any time that they had the coconut ice cream that they list on the menu. And, I would really love it if they added Som Tam to the menu (it is near impossible to find in Colorado). They don't always make it as hot as I ask for it, but the food is never disappointing. Great prices.
(5)Mark M.
We have had decent meals at Thai Kitchen in the long past. Our meal for 6 on a Saturday nights was a real disappointment. When we arrived at 6pm our reserved table was ready and there were a few other table already seated and eating. Our waiter seemed slightly flustered at first but managed to get us water and a few menus to share. He came back in a few minutes to take our order and we asked for just a minute more. This turned in to 15 more minutes and we had to flag him down to get him back at our table. We ordered several starters and all of us had an entree. We started to feel sorry for the guy as it seemed that he was the only server and right before we ordered a very large party arrived. It became apparent that this single server for a Saturday night was struggling mightily to keep up with the demand of 5-6 tables, 2 of them large parties. The food started to arrive in bits and pieces; one person got an entree, another a starter soup, one more entree, a 10 minute gap, another soup, etc... for 20+ minutes. During this whole time we asked for water refills - never came - and some chili oil - never came - we started to feel really sorry for the server and thought that someone must not have showed for work or some similar scenario. Finally after making our way through the food, which was good, not fantastic, we begged for the check. As we left my wife, being the sympathetic type said to the waiter "Wow you were really working tonight. did someone not show up or what happened?" His reply was that he always worked alone, even on Saturday night. At that point my sympathy for the server and the restaurant went out the window. I would give this place 3-4 stars for food but only one for service so there's my two stars.
(2)Ricky S.
Ordered Pan Thai for lunch and Ice Thai tea. Both are good. Pan Thai is a little bit too sweet because I didn't order the spicy one. Soup is sold out. It's changed to fried dumpling. It also tastes good. Curry inside and the wheat skin just fried right. Hope to try some soup next time.
(4)James G.
A food product intended to mimic the meat of crab???? Not a bad restaurant. but not great either, maybe it works for Longmont though. At least that is how it looks from the other reviews. Would I do dinner here again? Not a chance, and honestly I am becoming very annoyed by places that have crab listed on the menu, but it is really Surimi, a food product intended to mimic the meat of lobster, crab, and other shellfish, food coloring and all. WTF do you really think most people can't tell the difference? Like I said this kind of quality might fly in Longmont, but I seriously doubt it anywhere else. Foodies beware of the 80501.
(2)Chris B.
I love this place. We eat here at least once/week. The food is very delicious, prepared with fresh ingredients. Order the "hot" or "thai hot" - you will not regret it. I cannot decide on my favorite dish - I like the #23 or the #7 (see - I can't even remember the names, just the numbers!). It's affordable, always great, and definitely worth the visit. Go during lunch to get even better deals! The portions are always substantial!
(5)Tiffany W.
Fast, friendly, delicious. Love the peanut salad dressing and Thai iced tea. My boyfriend and I go here all the time and are never disappointed.
(5)Jen K.
When I moved to Colorado, I left my favorite Thai restaurant behind, thinking I could never replace it. And... replaced. I love the Thai Kitchen and Thai Kitchen II (17th). Their curries are delicious, the noodle dishes are divine. I like the green and penang curries, personally - the veggies are always fresh and cooked perfectly. You can adjust spice level of almost anything. The food is fast, delicious and if you eat in, presented beautifully.
(4)Kathleen M.
Inside this unassuming little Thai place lies some of the best Thai food I've ever tried. The basil beef is one of the best renditions I've ever had. The basil was really flavorful and the beef was good quality. I've never had a Thai dish quite like the Satue Kai (S2) under Chef's Specials. The sauce was unique in a good way, and the number of different vegetables represented (potato, broc, onion, carrot, celery, tomato) was truly staggering. We called our waitress the TMI waitress, because she'd announce things to customers beyond what was usually appropriate. I heard her say to one table that she'd tell them the good dishes and the bad. Once when she was away for several minutes, she apologized to our table, and told us the guy at the front was hitting on her, and since she's been hoping to go out with him, she stayed near him. I found her hilarious and charming.
(5)Storey B.
One of the few Thai options in Longmont - thank goodness it's a good one! Love the noodle dishes, curries and Tom Kha soup. They always seem short on servers, so service can be a little slow. Much nicer atmosphere since they expanded the dining area. Take out is usually pretty fast.
(4)Andy K.
This place is pretty damn good. I ordered the Green Curry with Tofu and my wife ordered the Pad Thai with Tofu. Both dishes were pretty good. I was really surprised to find such a place hidden in longmont. The restaurant is very clean inside and service was ok. The only complaint I have was that the food took a little longer than usual.
(4)Denver G.
This is undoubtedly the best Thai restaurant in Boulder County. The food is awesome. The restaurant is located in a strip mall. They cannot accommodate large groups. I usually do take-out. Everything I have had here over the last several years has been great. Some of my favorites are the chef's specials (particularly S1 and S2) and the Tom Kha soup (chicken and veggies in coconut milk). I would rate it 4 stars for dine-in, but for take-out this place rates a solid 5. This place is a true hidden gem !
(4)Sara H.
Love this place!! Some of the best Thai food I have ever had. Plus this place is so clean! The friend that I took there is a huge Thai fan and has tried every Thai place in Ft Collins and said she will now be driving to Longmont for her fix. This will be a regular stop for us when we meet in Longmont which is becoming a more common occurence.
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