Malai Thai Restaurant
14297 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR, 97224
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14297 SW Pacific Hwy
Tigard, OR, 97224 - Phone (503) 684-9749
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
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 : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Lutrinae A.
First visit. Went for lunch and had a spring roll and a pad thai. Spring roll wasn't that exciting but the plating of the pad thai was phenomenal and the taste was really good. The environment of the restaurant was strange though, family pictures on the wall, no one else there and our server changed halfway through without any notification which might be just a small pet peeve but I find having a server leave in the middle of a meal without letting me know there will be a change-over annoying.
(4)Teresa R.
Yum. Very good Thai food at a great price and friendly service. The owner was also very nice to our children (ages 3 and 6). They also loved the food and good a good dose of yummy vegetables. I love the freshness of their food.
(5)Herman S.
The flavors here are great but the dishes were very light on the vegetables. Very friendly family owned staff.
(3)LOUIS G.
Lunch is great the dinner is a disappointment get the special. I got the papaya salad came with shrimp, 2 for 9.00. The Special was good a a deal. The food is great really , But our order was wrong I got a too spicy salad and someone else got a to bland salmon curry with vegetables. The thai coffee tasted of caramel not bad by itself, but maybe too much sweetened and condensed milk.
(2)Justin F.
Great Thai food at reasonable prices. Without the recommendation of a friend, I would have never found this little treasure. The atmosphere is definitely interesting. The "decor" leaves a lot to be desired, but I for one could care less. I come for the food, and Malai Thai never disappoints. I highly recommend the "Thai Spaghetti" and if you ask for it to be spicy, you'll get plenty of heat. The owner/waiter/general manager has always taken great care of my wife and I and obviously takes pride in what he does.
(5)Nick M.
Great service and food. Definitely try the pineapple fried rice. I have been to this place more than 10 times and have never been disappointed.
(5)Mari K.
We've driven past this place a million times and always wondered how it was. When I was home last weekend we decided to try it because I was desperate for some pad thai and pad see ew. Originally we had planned to go to Pacific Breeze, our go to Thai food restaurant in Tigard but when they were closed we took the leap to try something different. In the end, everyone really enjoyed it! We didn't go inside, just take out. And the best part about take out is that you don't have to get out of your car. (But isn't that the best thing about Portland? You don't have to get out of your car for a lot of things...pumping gas...coffee) Anyways, I digress. They have a pick up window on the side of the building and a bell. Ring that bell and the server comes right up to deliver your order. Now that's service! I give it three stars and only because my favorite Thai restaurant in the area is right down the street. But I'd definitely go again in the same situation.
(3)Benjamin N.
We drove around for an hour looking for a place to eat. We happen to stumble in this authentic Thai restaurant. The mom and dad are cooking the food and the daughter is the waitress. I have eaten in a lot of Thai places in my day, and this place is perfect!
(5)shami s.
It's ok the service is good. I had the phad Thai and it was suuuuper sweet. Needed some savory in there. Good value for money.
(3)Zak W.
I live pretty close to this place and always wanted to try it because it looks like a little cute place to eat. I went with a friend and got a teriyaki chicken meal. The service was nice because there were no other customers there except for us. This should of been a red flag. The chicken in our meal was super dry and chewy. I just couldn't get pass that. I don't recommend this place.
(2)Brittney G.
Visiting from AZ and chose this place based on reviews and photos. Great choice! The service was good and the food was great! Fresh, tasty, and affordable.
(5)Kayla K.
Never eaten Thai before I gave it a shot ! The shrimp pad Thai is awesome ! I don't go often but every time I do get food here it's great and the service is good too !
(5)Yelper S.
A hidden gem for sure! We were pleasantly surprised by their food! The saying- don't judge a book by its covers, holds true for this place, for sure! I gave them a 4 star because I found their spice level a bit off. Regardless, I would recommend this place.
(4)Jenny L.
Beef green curry is to die for! My boyfriend really enjoys the pad Thai. Oh and don't forget the Thai ice tea!! Staff is always nice and food is always good. My favorite Thai restaurant in the area!
(5)Dan C.
Me and my crew went here for lunch, Great food! Great service, affordable and quick. Pad Thai was great, green curry was too! Pad Ped was good. A lot of salt and sugar though. We'll be back.
(5)Bob C.
We live close by and have been eating here since it opened, and considered it some of the best Thai food around. We grabbed some takeout tonight, and found that the quality has gone WAY downhill. Formerly tasty intense sauces are now watery and bland, with overcooked vegetables and leathery chicken. The Tom Kha was similarly bland, with badly prepped vegetables -- tomatoes with black cores and lemongrass pulverized into slime through overcooking, and too little coconut milk. Very sad... we won't be back. I called them and asked if they had a new "chef", and they confirmed it was true. Don't waste your time like we wasted our money.
(2)Christina S.
This is the first Thai place I've tried on this side of the river, and mostly because it's decently close to home and I was intrigued by the fact that it has a drive-up pickup window for takeout. We were there around 6pm during the middle of the week and the place was empty. It was super clean and tidy, and our server was attentive. We got water and the drinks we ordered quickly. We ordered a mild curry, two orders of pad Thai - mild, and pad ki mao - extra spicy. I explicitly stated that I wanted the pad ki mao extra spicy and the waiter repeated what I said before writing it down. Our food came quickly, the veggies were nice and fresh and everything smelled great. The curry was mild, super flavorful and just what we hoped for. The pad Thai was just pad Thai. Nothing out of the ordinary, but it hit the spot for the people who ordered it. The most curious part, however, was that the extra spicy pad ki mao had ZERO spice. None! It was absolutely and completely without any heat. Not even a hint of heat. Is it possible the waiter misunderstood? Did I word my request strangely? Did I communicate somehow that I wanted it extra-NOT-spicy? Who knows?! I didn't know what to say. It didn't taste bad; the veggies were fresh and the dish was prepared well - not too much oil, lots of veggies with the noodles, not over cooked. But I love me some spice! We will likely return again, if for nothing else to order takeout and pick it up from their drive up window. This place is acceptably good for now, but pales in comparison to our favorite Thai spots on the east side. The pricing is okay. I do hope next time the spice will be right!
(3)Armando O.
By far the best Thai Curry I have tasted. Not only are all the flavors there and are perfectly balanced, the texture and consistency of their Curry is awesome. Pricing is very fair. Service is efficient and nice. I would recommend.
(5)Kristen H.
I love this place! My husband and I will drive 40 minutes to go here. It's a pretty quiet atmosphere. Good service and food. Reasonable prices too. Especially like the chicken satay and sweet & sour.
(5)Ashley M.
The pad Thai is awesome. So are the mango rolls. We always order an extra serving of peanut sauce to go with them. It helps that the restaurant is in a convenient location-- on Hwy 99, next to lots of other busy places.
(4)Amy W.
They have really good spring rolls and the Pad Thai is pretty good. My friend and I went when we were the only ones there so it felt a little awkward at times but the food was really good. I would definitely go back.
(4)Janna S.
Great Thai!! Just got food to go but how cool to be able to pick up quality food at a drive thru. Got Tom yum soup, tasty lots of veg and chicken also the golden squid. The squid was lightly breaded and crispy with a good dipping sauce. Can't wait go back on my next trip
(4)Christine L.
Very tasted Thai food and with very reasonable price! I m very surprised. And good presentation of the food too! Love it!
(5)Carla B.
Positives: Very nice woman who waited on us and the restaurant has a cute patio that would be nice on a summer day (as long as you don't mind the 99W traffic). The menu was extensive and the pricing seemed fair. They even have a nice pick-up window on the side, which seems convenient! Delicious Thai Iced Tea. Constructive Criticism: Food was mediocre at best - tasted like an average take-out joint that serves the local community and customers who prioritize fast-food convenience over quality. The Pad Thai tasted like it was cooked in a pan that previously had burnt food in it - way too sweet, almost like a bottle of pre-mixed sauce was poured over noodles and scrambled eggs and mixed around. The chicken was so tough, I couldn't cut it with the side of a fork. We ordered the Golden Squid (calamari-like dish) and the breading was the only good part about it. The squid was comparable to old chewing gum in texture. Not good. Overall: Probably a great take-out restaurant if you don't care about quality and haven't experienced excellent Thai food. I would not recommend this restaurant. I hope they put more pride in their food in the future.
(2)Michelle P.
Very good Thai Food!!! Green Curry chicken is excellent.. they have never messed up my to go order. I get Malai Thai weekly and Highly recommend them to everyone!!!
(5)Eric S.
(8/28/2014) This place has great food and a drive up pick up window for to go orders! Kind of hard to find but well worth the search actually this is the best Thai joint around this area .Try it out.
(5)Chelsey P.
My husband loves the pad Thai. He says to order it at a 1 though because he thought 3 was normal and it was burn your face spicy. And this man loves him some spice.
(5)Jaben C.
This is my new favorite thai place. I've been searching for one since my las favorite closed. Too bad, but it happens. I remember the first time they brought out some soup ad I had flashbacks to eating in the breach in Thailand. It was that real for me. I haven't even to eat at any other thai place within 30 minutes drive ever since. I just don't bother. My wife is on crutches and they are super accommodating. Always finding us a seat in a place where he an stick those darn crutches. It'll be nice when she's off, but we'll still be coming here as much as possible. Oh ... The tea is awesome too. I went to H Mart and bought a bunch it was so good!
(5)Jung K.
Well, that was disappointing. (Shame on you Yelpers!) I just returned from eating here and must say that they have the smallest portions I've ever seen in a Thai restaurant. No, this was not the lunch specials that go for $7.50, but the regular menu items that cost $9.95+ Service was friendly and food came out pretty fast but everything was overly sweet and my Lemongrass Chicken, which was supposed to be a house specialty tasted incredibly bland. It was covered with their special house sauce, which turned out to be just peanut satay sauce (tasted like sweetened Jif if you asked me). The noodle dishes were ok and once again, a tad too sweet. The rest of the customers were all caucasian, which explains the somewhat bland non-spicy, too sweet food. (I have to give credit where it's due. There were quite a bit of non-carb options available. Lots of meat with steam veggies sort of thing. Once again, probably due to the overwhelmingly white clientele.) I came here with the family and all of us left saying "I'm still hungry", which has NEVER happened before, especially from an Asian restaurant. (I mean, if my 5 and 7 year old keeps saying 'I want more food', that explains how small the portions were) Needless to say, we made a sidetrip to DD Thai on the way home and got some takeout to fill our tummies.
(2)Chad Or Lisa S.
This was my first time here. 2.5 stars to be exact. I want to give them another chance. My husband's first impression is that the place had a funny smell to it. Maybe they need to change their mop head ? The spring rolls were good but not outstanding. The tom yum noodle soup is probably the worst we have ever had. Just a bunch of noodles and broth and 2 sad pieces of broccoli. Not at all what we are use to seeing at other establishments. No other vegetables, the broth was the wrong color etc etc. Reminded us of weak canned chicken noodle soup with a funny taste. After we tasted it we bagged it up to take home only to be pitched as soon as we entered the door. The pumpkin red curry was not bad. It wasn't the best we ever had. It was too spicy for my husband. The red curry was good. It was very spicy just the way I like it. I liked my thai ice tea and thai hot tea. The decor was cute and our server was very nice. I think she might be a new employee because she did not know some of the ingredients and brought our soup out last. Other suggestions for improvement would be: Must have a working website so patrons can preview the menu. How can one order take out when there is no menu? How can one order take out if they don't answer the phone? How can one check the hours of operation when three different review sites list their hours each of them wrong? How can one double confirm these hours if no one answers the phone? I really wanted to like this place. They have a lot of different menu items I have never seen before but I don't think I will get another chance to try it again. Later that night I spoke with someone who works in the same plaza and she told me that this business is under new ownership as of eight months ago so this might be the reason the reviews are so variable. Good luck with your business Malai Thai.
(2)Dara H.
This place is delicious! Really good tom kah, and awesome crab fried rice. We usually get takeout and they're really quick. We've eaten inside before as well. It's pretty small but it's quiet and clean and our waitress was very nice :) definitely try the mango with sweet sticky rice for dessert!
(4)Andy B.
A little soup, a little salad, and an awesome lunch special for just $7. This is easily my favorite Thai place, even if the place looks a little run down. I forgot to submit this review a year ago. Perhaps it was for the best because I bumped up the rating from 4 to 5 stars. The food is delicious with excellent presentation, but apparently I complained about the service being at a snail's pace in my review draft. It seems that they improved quite a bit when I went there last week. They also do takeout. It's a very small place, only 7 tables/booths, so it's definitely not for large groups. If only they delivered... Food: 5 Service: 4 Ambiance: 3 Value: 5 TL;DR: Great lunch special value, even better food
(5)Heather O.
I guess having lived in LA and close to an excellent Thai restaurant had me spoiled when it came to Thai food and has biased my opinion on all future Thai restaurants. The food here was okay, but nothing like the tastes that I am used to. The Thai restaurant that I loved also offered amazing lunch and dinner combos at such a great price that it felt like eating here I wasn't getting as great of a deal. The service was nice and we didn't have to wait long, but I will be exploring other Thai places in the area.
(2)Rachella N.
Great service, great food, great prices, but had a moldy mango roll once and having been back. Reconsidering.... I miss their Pad Thai and soups, and by great service, I mean great the man who is normally in the diner takes real ownership and pride and has a way of connecting with customers that is both appropriate and personal.
(3)Daniel S.
Passed by this place on my way to and from. Finally I stopped in with my girlfriend and boy were we pleased. It was really nice food and sweet service. I had the pad Thai and she had the pumpkin curry. We started off with mango roll and highly recommend it. Hot Thai tea is a must and always Finnish with the mango sticky rice!
(5)Seth F.
I LOVE THAI FOOD!!! i have been to Thai Restaurants all over the USA and Malai Thai is one of the best. Other Thai restaurants might be more fancy but the food at Malai Thai is amazing. all of the curry's are very tasty and have the right amount of spice to them. in every dish you can tell the cooks have been doing thing along time. they know what they are doing. since its winter time everyone should try the tom kha soup. its a coconut based soup and if you have a cold trust me you will feel alot better.
(5)Beth B.
I have been eating LUNCH regularly at Malai Thai for a year now and every time I am delightfully pleased with the delicious food. My favorites are the spring rolls, mango rolls, salmon mango specials, wide noodle dishes and the fried rice. The hostess is always friendly and the chef is skilled, producing consistently yummy dishes. For lunch, I give it 5 stars and highly recommend trying it!
(5)Kalli B.
Yum! Cute little place with excellent food. I had red curry, and it was yummy! The service was friendly and fast. I did have the house Thai beer, and it was watery. I've heard that that's just the taste of Thai beer, though. Overall, I really recommend this hidden gem!
(5)Jessica K.
"Little things I should have said and done I just never took the time You were always on my mind You were always on my mind" I feel kind of bad I haven't reviewed these guys sooner and definitely don't eat there as often as I should because it is really good. But they are definitely always on my mind as I pass by them everyday. Sometimes you forsake what is right in front of you. Then you look up and realize you love the way they shred their carrots and put foil in your to go container so it doesn't leak and Bam! Love connection!That's kind of how this place is. The pricing is reasonable, portion sizes are large and the service is consistently prompt and friendly. I always get the sense that they genuinely appreciate their customers. I was reminded again the other night of how much I love their food. I am normally pretty true to my order of Thai spaghetti-yakisoba noodles with shrimp, chicken, bell peppers, onion and carrots-spicy and wonderful! The other night I "branched out" and got the Pad Thai with shrimp which was also very good but still pales in comparison to the awesomeness of the Thai Spaghetti. My boyfriend got the Pad Gra Prow with chicken-stir fried garlic, chilies, bell peppers, onions, carrots and basil which was delicious enough to have me stealing bites. It was almost as if they had the spice level dialed in directly to my tastes. I've also been a fan of the green curry. The menu actually has a pretty extensive selection, so next time I'm able to resist my Thai Spaghetti I want to try stuffed eggplant or the roast duck curry. It will probably be soon too because these guys are after all, always on my mind...
(4)Gary S.
In my search for the best Thai beef salad on the west side a grind and I had lunch at Malai Thai. They don't have a traditional salad roll here but they do have Mango rolls, basically a salad roll built with mango instead of tofu, shrimp or pork. The rolls were pretty good and I give the chef a thumbs up for thinking outside the salad roll box. After the rolls but before the entree we were served a small cup of clear broth. It takes a lot of experience to make good broth and this one was excellent. Delicate, flavorful and not overly salty. The chef obviously knows how too cook. The beef salad was fresh with a tasty dressing with just the right ratio of fish sauce to lime. (I like my beef salad to have a nice lime kick. ) I also like my Thai food spicy and the salad had a reasonable kick when requested. Not the take your head off hot of true Thai cuisine but a nice cumulative effect. The food here is definitely worth the drive. Is it the best on the west side? That's still to be determined.
(4)Sudeep B.
Food was good though not fabulous....portions are small though the price is lower than most as ususal.....Thai Bloom on Cedar Hills Blvd is much better!
(3)Amery C.
This place has some better than average thai food. The atmosphere is a little odd but the food is fresh, they will make it as hot as you want it. Makes for a great quick take out on a week night. Prices are very reasonable.
(3)Well-Traveled I.
Every day, I pass by Malai Thai via TriMet (as I do the Sherwood park-and-ride). Every time I pass by, I always wonder if it would be worth eating here. Tonight, I got my answer. My friends and I are always searching for good Thai and tonight, friend said we were going to "this place in Tigard that got good reviews." Well, "this place" happened to be "the" place I pass by every day. When you walk in, the first thing you notice are the personal photos on the wall and the smells of wonderful things coming from the kitchen. I'll skip to why you're reading this review... Portions are good; all ingredients fresh. In this economy, restaurants are skimping out on the meat. Not here; we were pleasantly surprised how much meat was in our dishes. Service was polite and prompt. Every patron eating there seemed to be enjoying their food/themselves. At $8.95, this is the cheapest Pad Kee Mao (cost-wise) I've had; what made it even better - it was DELICIOUS!!! I'll definitely go back... On a side note, some of the best Thai food I've had in Portland are these great husband-and-wife places set in nondescript shopping strips with a restaurant or two poking out in-between suburbia's interesting cavalcade of stores. People knock the 'burbs here, but there are hidden gems if you know where to look...and sometimes those gems are not in the rough but right out in the open for everyone to see. So, throw out your preconceived notions of the 'burbs and go to Malai Thai for some very good Thai.
(4)Jenni B.
Delicious Thai food and the staff are so hospitable. I really enjoy going here. And the HUGE Thai iced tea is really good!
(5)Ashley P.
For those who don't know, the pictures on the wall are actually of the king of Thailand and his family. It is tradition for Thai restaurants to decorate with photos of them. Unlike many other places however, Malai features more causal photos of the royal family. Keeps with the atmosphere. And might I add, if you've never tried the Thai fried rice, you should probably do so at your first opportunity.
(4)Hungry G.
Ugh, this was not good food. The pad thai was the worst I've ever had. Extremely oily with a powerful fishy taste. It was so gross.
(2)Pdx S.
I will give it a 3 star. Vegetables are not enough in the dishes. Taste wise "ok to good". Will I come back? Hmm......don't know. beware that level 4 hotness is very hot. I won't go more than 2.
(3)Kathy F.
Hidden Gem in the Portland Metro!!! This little restaurant at the base of Bull Mountain is one of the best Thai restaurants in the whole metro. Clean, delicious, and tasty. What more could you ask for? Last night we finished off the meal with deep fried banana and coconut ice cream. It looks a little dark on the outside, but park, walk the few steps and enter into bliss!!!!
(5)T L.
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. We drive by this place ALL the time, and finally decided to have dinner here. We were not dissapointed. The service was very good, the food was excellent and we will continue to go back!! We split two curries, because really, can you ever have enough curry? The meat was tender, flavorful, and we walked out fully satisfied!
(5)Nikee W.
I'll admit, I'm awfully Irish to be such a snob about Thai food. I've been in love ever since I found out they put my precious potatoes in those savory smooth curries. I think I've tried the pad Thai and yellow curry at just about every Thai place within 15 miles of my home. Some leave an impression, others disappoint, but I've had a pretty solid top 3 until we stopped into this little place. I'll admit, I have avoided Malai Thai as the building it's in was formerly a sketchy taco place. I admit whole heartily that I was wrong to hold prior crimes against this warm, charming little place. The inside is decorated in warm yellows and oranges and has a plethora of family photos on the wall. I literally felt like i was visiting a friends home for dinner. The staff was kind and attentive and happy to explain the menu. We started with the mango rolls which where unique, fresh and super tasty. As customary, I ordered a Thai iced tea which was served in a giant glass and was good enough for my husband to steal a few sips. For dinner, I went with the pad Thai, since I have heard good things. It was served with a lime wedge, peanuts sugar and chili's on the side. I am told this is the traditional Thai way. and I loved being in control of the sweet and spice of my own dish. My husband got the spicy fried rice with beef. He choose a level 3 hotness (out of 5). The rice was amazing, when you first take a bite you taste the buttery rice and then the sweet basil, then comes the heat! Now, my husband can eat hot wings like it ain't no thing but the chili's are a different kind of spicy, and at a certain point the hotness of the dish prevented him from shoveling it in his mouth at the rate he would have liked to. So all things considered, this may be my new favorite Thai spot, and next time, we know not to go higher than a 2 on the hotness scale.
(5)Brett L.
Decent enough. The folks who run it are friendly and somewhat efficient. It seems like a family affair. Not extremely generous portions like I'm used to at a Thai restaurnat, so value suffers a bit. The restaurant itself isn't fancy by any means but fairly comfortable. I wouldn't drive any distance to come here, but if I lived in the area I might give it additional visits.
(3)Zee K.
Found this gem through Yelp after being stranded in Tigard, and I couldn't be happier. We ordered takeout - the mango salad rolls, spicy noodles and massaman curry. The food was ready when we got there and the guy who helped us was friendly and happy to give us some extra containers (we were staying in a hotel and didn't have dishes). As for the food, everything was great! My friend who was eating the food with me made comments like "this is pretty good.... oh my god, this is SO good!" Honestly, some of the best Thai food I've eaten. I'm from out of town so I don't know how the prices compare to anywhere else, but the curry (which came with rice) and the noodles were both about $9. Pretty good value for money, and we were stuffed with food left over. 4 Stars only because we didn't eat in and can't rate the service.
(4)Simone C.
Wow! The food is delicious. I get the mango rolls every time, as they have become a real favorite. The service is good, the place is well lit, and the decorations are interesting/cool. I've had a good experience every time.
(5)Kalon P.
The best part about Malai Thai is the people. It is run by a husband-wife team who are very welcoming and create a great family atmosphere.
(4)Luisa N.
I have spent about six weeks in total around Thailand and am an Asian food snob, in general. Yummmmmyyyy! I am in love and want to keep the red curry in my mouth so I keep taking small bites to savor. The mango spring rolls are super fresh and the homemade sweet peanut sauce pairs perfectly with the mango, tofu, glass noodle, lettuce combination. I can't wait to go back and try the green papaya salad as this is a benchmark dish for me.The night markets all over Thailand have a stand making this dish. And I ate at everyone of the stalls. So more later...
(5)Joel K.
We recently moved to the area and were looking for a great Thai restaurant. The reviews pointed us to Malai Thai and we were very pleased. We have visited twice and the food was great, service good and not too crowded considering the small size of the dining area. We noticed that many people order take-out. We will be back.
(4)Hilary W.
LOVE this place. The mango rolls, pumpkin curry, and everything else that I've tried is delicious. Great service - best Thai restaurant on the west side and in the top three in the Portland Metro area.
(5)Ian B.
Amazing food! But ordered late one night to-go, and both my girlfriend and I got food poisoning. Hence the two stars. Kinda ruined Thai for me for six months or so. So it goes I guess
(2)Jessica M.
I'm very surprised to read all the comments about the owner. He's never been anything but friendly to my family and I, all you have to do is flash him a smile and he'll be with you right away ;0) Who cares about the service the food is amazing and I've tried nearly everything. My all time favorite is the yellow curry with chicken medium spicy with extra veggies, soooo good! The spring rolls are really great too. I also like that you can get brown rice upon request. They do take out that is read in usually less than 15 min.
(5)SM J.
Pretty dang tasty! Don't let the appearance fool you - it's not fancy, but the food is very authentic and delicious.
(4)Natalie G.
What a pleasant surprise to find an amazing hole-in-the-wall restaurant in suburban Tigard. Inconspicuous little place with delicious Thai and great prices!
(5)Stephanie W.
The mango salad rolls are amazing! The massaman curry was a bit too soupy. The thai iced tea seemed bigger than what most places serve. I'll be back for sure!
(4)Jason F.
By far the BEST Thai food in the area. Don't let the location fool you. Our favorite, at least once per week. Try it--you'll be glad you did.
(5)Scott D.
Stopped here for lunch one day based on all the 4 and 5 star reviews. The meal was fine but nothing special. For $7 I got a very tasty lunch (the Red Curry Chicken). The soup was very good as well. I must say I would gladly pay an extra buck or two to get a bigger serving of the curry chicken dish as the amount I got made me want more. The service was great and friendly. Obviously have very good reviews here so check it out for yourself....
(3)Donna W.
Really good Thai food! Will most definitely come back. The spicy cashew nuts was delicious. Level 3 Spicy was just right. Hot but not overpowering. Save room for dessert. The sticky rice and mango is amazing.
(5)J J.
I thought this place was great. Good food, prices, atmosphere. The mango salad rolls were great and the spicy noodle dish was very good as well! I got my noodles at a three which seemed fine at the time but may be the cause of my hurt my stomach the next day.
(4)Sarah S.
Mediocre food at best, with terrible service. We were very surprised to see all the positive reviews, given how unimpressive our experience was. The food tasted like it came out of a box. None of the tables were clean when we went there, and the man who served us was unwelcoming and curt.
(2)Res U.
ordered crab fried rice, but...."where's the crab????" they could at least flavored it. spicy eggplant was also a big disappointment. five chunks of eggplant and rest were onions and carrots. it was a mistake trying new place. going back to good old Pacific Breeze down the road. These reviewers giving them 4 or 5 star must be a relative of theirs or don't know anything about Thai food. what a joke!!!!
(1)Rich A.
We order from here regularly. Small facility but the food is pretty darn good. We usually order Take-Out.
(5)Rachelle H.
Delicious and also very inexpensive! Sometimes the service is a little bit slow but it is very worth it. Everyone is nice, and I love the food. Try the coconut ice cream!
(5)Sebastian D.
It's a neat place, authentic, and the food and the service is great!!! I totally recommend that place, also it's pretty cheap compared to other thai places. I'll definitely go back soon :)
(5)Lutrinae A.
First visit. Went for lunch and had a spring roll and a pad thai. Spring roll wasn't that exciting but the plating of the pad thai was phenomenal and the taste was really good. The environment of the restaurant was strange though, family pictures on the wall, no one else there and our server changed halfway through without any notification which might be just a small pet peeve but I find having a server leave in the middle of a meal without letting me know there will be a change-over annoying.
(4)Teresa R.
Yum. Very good Thai food at a great price and friendly service. The owner was also very nice to our children (ages 3 and 6). They also loved the food and good a good dose of yummy vegetables. I love the freshness of their food.
(5)Herman S.
The flavors here are great but the dishes were very light on the vegetables. Very friendly family owned staff.
(3)LOUIS G.
Lunch is great the dinner is a disappointment get the special. I got the papaya salad came with shrimp, 2 for 9.00. The Special was good a a deal. The food is great really , But our order was wrong I got a too spicy salad and someone else got a to bland salmon curry with vegetables. The thai coffee tasted of caramel not bad by itself, but maybe too much sweetened and condensed milk.
(2)Justin F.
Great Thai food at reasonable prices. Without the recommendation of a friend, I would have never found this little treasure. The atmosphere is definitely interesting. The "decor" leaves a lot to be desired, but I for one could care less. I come for the food, and Malai Thai never disappoints. I highly recommend the "Thai Spaghetti" and if you ask for it to be spicy, you'll get plenty of heat. The owner/waiter/general manager has always taken great care of my wife and I and obviously takes pride in what he does.
(5)Justin F.
Great Thai food at reasonable prices. Without the recommendation of a friend, I would have never found this little treasure. The atmosphere is definitely interesting. The "decor" leaves a lot to be desired, but I for one could care less. I come for the food, and Malai Thai never disappoints. I highly recommend the "Thai Spaghetti" and if you ask for it to be spicy, you'll get plenty of heat. The owner/waiter/general manager has always taken great care of my wife and I and obviously takes pride in what he does.
(5)Nick M.
Great service and food. Definitely try the pineapple fried rice. I have been to this place more than 10 times and have never been disappointed.
(5)Mari K.
We've driven past this place a million times and always wondered how it was. When I was home last weekend we decided to try it because I was desperate for some pad thai and pad see ew. Originally we had planned to go to Pacific Breeze, our go to Thai food restaurant in Tigard but when they were closed we took the leap to try something different. In the end, everyone really enjoyed it! We didn't go inside, just take out. And the best part about take out is that you don't have to get out of your car. (But isn't that the best thing about Portland? You don't have to get out of your car for a lot of things...pumping gas...coffee) Anyways, I digress. They have a pick up window on the side of the building and a bell. Ring that bell and the server comes right up to deliver your order. Now that's service! I give it three stars and only because my favorite Thai restaurant in the area is right down the street. But I'd definitely go again in the same situation.
(3)Benjamin N.
We drove around for an hour looking for a place to eat. We happen to stumble in this authentic Thai restaurant. The mom and dad are cooking the food and the daughter is the waitress. I have eaten in a lot of Thai places in my day, and this place is perfect!
(5)shami s.
It's ok the service is good. I had the phad Thai and it was suuuuper sweet. Needed some savory in there. Good value for money.
(3)Zak W.
I live pretty close to this place and always wanted to try it because it looks like a little cute place to eat. I went with a friend and got a teriyaki chicken meal. The service was nice because there were no other customers there except for us. This should of been a red flag. The chicken in our meal was super dry and chewy. I just couldn't get pass that. I don't recommend this place.
(2)Brittney G.
Visiting from AZ and chose this place based on reviews and photos. Great choice! The service was good and the food was great! Fresh, tasty, and affordable.
(5)Kayla K.
Never eaten Thai before I gave it a shot ! The shrimp pad Thai is awesome ! I don't go often but every time I do get food here it's great and the service is good too !
(5)Yelper S.
A hidden gem for sure! We were pleasantly surprised by their food! The saying- don't judge a book by its covers, holds true for this place, for sure! I gave them a 4 star because I found their spice level a bit off. Regardless, I would recommend this place.
(4)Jenny L.
Beef green curry is to die for! My boyfriend really enjoys the pad Thai. Oh and don't forget the Thai ice tea!! Staff is always nice and food is always good. My favorite Thai restaurant in the area!
(5)Dan C.
Me and my crew went here for lunch, Great food! Great service, affordable and quick. Pad Thai was great, green curry was too! Pad Ped was good. A lot of salt and sugar though. We'll be back.
(5)Kalon P.
The best part about Malai Thai is the people. It is run by a husband-wife team who are very welcoming and create a great family atmosphere.
(4)Christina S.
This is the first Thai place I've tried on this side of the river, and mostly because it's decently close to home and I was intrigued by the fact that it has a drive-up pickup window for takeout. We were there around 6pm during the middle of the week and the place was empty. It was super clean and tidy, and our server was attentive. We got water and the drinks we ordered quickly. We ordered a mild curry, two orders of pad Thai - mild, and pad ki mao - extra spicy. I explicitly stated that I wanted the pad ki mao extra spicy and the waiter repeated what I said before writing it down. Our food came quickly, the veggies were nice and fresh and everything smelled great. The curry was mild, super flavorful and just what we hoped for. The pad Thai was just pad Thai. Nothing out of the ordinary, but it hit the spot for the people who ordered it. The most curious part, however, was that the extra spicy pad ki mao had ZERO spice. None! It was absolutely and completely without any heat. Not even a hint of heat. Is it possible the waiter misunderstood? Did I word my request strangely? Did I communicate somehow that I wanted it extra-NOT-spicy? Who knows?! I didn't know what to say. It didn't taste bad; the veggies were fresh and the dish was prepared well - not too much oil, lots of veggies with the noodles, not over cooked. But I love me some spice! We will likely return again, if for nothing else to order takeout and pick it up from their drive up window. This place is acceptably good for now, but pales in comparison to our favorite Thai spots on the east side. The pricing is okay. I do hope next time the spice will be right!
(3)Armando O.
By far the best Thai Curry I have tasted. Not only are all the flavors there and are perfectly balanced, the texture and consistency of their Curry is awesome. Pricing is very fair. Service is efficient and nice. I would recommend.
(5)Kristen H.
I love this place! My husband and I will drive 40 minutes to go here. It's a pretty quiet atmosphere. Good service and food. Reasonable prices too. Especially like the chicken satay and sweet & sour.
(5)Ashley M.
The pad Thai is awesome. So are the mango rolls. We always order an extra serving of peanut sauce to go with them. It helps that the restaurant is in a convenient location-- on Hwy 99, next to lots of other busy places.
(4)Amy W.
They have really good spring rolls and the Pad Thai is pretty good. My friend and I went when we were the only ones there so it felt a little awkward at times but the food was really good. I would definitely go back.
(4)Janna S.
Great Thai!! Just got food to go but how cool to be able to pick up quality food at a drive thru. Got Tom yum soup, tasty lots of veg and chicken also the golden squid. The squid was lightly breaded and crispy with a good dipping sauce. Can't wait go back on my next trip
(4)Christine L.
Very tasted Thai food and with very reasonable price! I m very surprised. And good presentation of the food too! Love it!
(5)Carla B.
Positives: Very nice woman who waited on us and the restaurant has a cute patio that would be nice on a summer day (as long as you don't mind the 99W traffic). The menu was extensive and the pricing seemed fair. They even have a nice pick-up window on the side, which seems convenient! Delicious Thai Iced Tea. Constructive Criticism: Food was mediocre at best - tasted like an average take-out joint that serves the local community and customers who prioritize fast-food convenience over quality. The Pad Thai tasted like it was cooked in a pan that previously had burnt food in it - way too sweet, almost like a bottle of pre-mixed sauce was poured over noodles and scrambled eggs and mixed around. The chicken was so tough, I couldn't cut it with the side of a fork. We ordered the Golden Squid (calamari-like dish) and the breading was the only good part about it. The squid was comparable to old chewing gum in texture. Not good. Overall: Probably a great take-out restaurant if you don't care about quality and haven't experienced excellent Thai food. I would not recommend this restaurant. I hope they put more pride in their food in the future.
(2)Michelle P.
Very good Thai Food!!! Green Curry chicken is excellent.. they have never messed up my to go order. I get Malai Thai weekly and Highly recommend them to everyone!!!
(5)Eric S.
(8/28/2014) This place has great food and a drive up pick up window for to go orders! Kind of hard to find but well worth the search actually this is the best Thai joint around this area .Try it out.
(5)Chelsey P.
My husband loves the pad Thai. He says to order it at a 1 though because he thought 3 was normal and it was burn your face spicy. And this man loves him some spice.
(5)Jaben C.
This is my new favorite thai place. I've been searching for one since my las favorite closed. Too bad, but it happens. I remember the first time they brought out some soup ad I had flashbacks to eating in the breach in Thailand. It was that real for me. I haven't even to eat at any other thai place within 30 minutes drive ever since. I just don't bother. My wife is on crutches and they are super accommodating. Always finding us a seat in a place where he an stick those darn crutches. It'll be nice when she's off, but we'll still be coming here as much as possible. Oh ... The tea is awesome too. I went to H Mart and bought a bunch it was so good!
(5)Bob C.
We live close by and have been eating here since it opened, and considered it some of the best Thai food around. We grabbed some takeout tonight, and found that the quality has gone WAY downhill. Formerly tasty intense sauces are now watery and bland, with overcooked vegetables and leathery chicken. The Tom Kha was similarly bland, with badly prepped vegetables -- tomatoes with black cores and lemongrass pulverized into slime through overcooking, and too little coconut milk. Very sad... we won't be back. I called them and asked if they had a new "chef", and they confirmed it was true. Don't waste your time like we wasted our money.
(2)Jung K.
Well, that was disappointing. (Shame on you Yelpers!) I just returned from eating here and must say that they have the smallest portions I've ever seen in a Thai restaurant. No, this was not the lunch specials that go for $7.50, but the regular menu items that cost $9.95+ Service was friendly and food came out pretty fast but everything was overly sweet and my Lemongrass Chicken, which was supposed to be a house specialty tasted incredibly bland. It was covered with their special house sauce, which turned out to be just peanut satay sauce (tasted like sweetened Jif if you asked me). The noodle dishes were ok and once again, a tad too sweet. The rest of the customers were all caucasian, which explains the somewhat bland non-spicy, too sweet food. (I have to give credit where it's due. There were quite a bit of non-carb options available. Lots of meat with steam veggies sort of thing. Once again, probably due to the overwhelmingly white clientele.) I came here with the family and all of us left saying "I'm still hungry", which has NEVER happened before, especially from an Asian restaurant. (I mean, if my 5 and 7 year old keeps saying 'I want more food', that explains how small the portions were) Needless to say, we made a sidetrip to DD Thai on the way home and got some takeout to fill our tummies.
(2)Chad Or Lisa S.
This was my first time here. 2.5 stars to be exact. I want to give them another chance. My husband's first impression is that the place had a funny smell to it. Maybe they need to change their mop head ? The spring rolls were good but not outstanding. The tom yum noodle soup is probably the worst we have ever had. Just a bunch of noodles and broth and 2 sad pieces of broccoli. Not at all what we are use to seeing at other establishments. No other vegetables, the broth was the wrong color etc etc. Reminded us of weak canned chicken noodle soup with a funny taste. After we tasted it we bagged it up to take home only to be pitched as soon as we entered the door. The pumpkin red curry was not bad. It wasn't the best we ever had. It was too spicy for my husband. The red curry was good. It was very spicy just the way I like it. I liked my thai ice tea and thai hot tea. The decor was cute and our server was very nice. I think she might be a new employee because she did not know some of the ingredients and brought our soup out last. Other suggestions for improvement would be: Must have a working website so patrons can preview the menu. How can one order take out when there is no menu? How can one order take out if they don't answer the phone? How can one check the hours of operation when three different review sites list their hours each of them wrong? How can one double confirm these hours if no one answers the phone? I really wanted to like this place. They have a lot of different menu items I have never seen before but I don't think I will get another chance to try it again. Later that night I spoke with someone who works in the same plaza and she told me that this business is under new ownership as of eight months ago so this might be the reason the reviews are so variable. Good luck with your business Malai Thai.
(2)Dara H.
This place is delicious! Really good tom kah, and awesome crab fried rice. We usually get takeout and they're really quick. We've eaten inside before as well. It's pretty small but it's quiet and clean and our waitress was very nice :) definitely try the mango with sweet sticky rice for dessert!
(4)Andy B.
A little soup, a little salad, and an awesome lunch special for just $7. This is easily my favorite Thai place, even if the place looks a little run down. I forgot to submit this review a year ago. Perhaps it was for the best because I bumped up the rating from 4 to 5 stars. The food is delicious with excellent presentation, but apparently I complained about the service being at a snail's pace in my review draft. It seems that they improved quite a bit when I went there last week. They also do takeout. It's a very small place, only 7 tables/booths, so it's definitely not for large groups. If only they delivered... Food: 5 Service: 4 Ambiance: 3 Value: 5 TL;DR: Great lunch special value, even better food
(5)Heather O.
I guess having lived in LA and close to an excellent Thai restaurant had me spoiled when it came to Thai food and has biased my opinion on all future Thai restaurants. The food here was okay, but nothing like the tastes that I am used to. The Thai restaurant that I loved also offered amazing lunch and dinner combos at such a great price that it felt like eating here I wasn't getting as great of a deal. The service was nice and we didn't have to wait long, but I will be exploring other Thai places in the area.
(2)Rachella N.
Great service, great food, great prices, but had a moldy mango roll once and having been back. Reconsidering.... I miss their Pad Thai and soups, and by great service, I mean great the man who is normally in the diner takes real ownership and pride and has a way of connecting with customers that is both appropriate and personal.
(3)Daniel S.
Passed by this place on my way to and from. Finally I stopped in with my girlfriend and boy were we pleased. It was really nice food and sweet service. I had the pad Thai and she had the pumpkin curry. We started off with mango roll and highly recommend it. Hot Thai tea is a must and always Finnish with the mango sticky rice!
(5)Seth F.
I LOVE THAI FOOD!!! i have been to Thai Restaurants all over the USA and Malai Thai is one of the best. Other Thai restaurants might be more fancy but the food at Malai Thai is amazing. all of the curry's are very tasty and have the right amount of spice to them. in every dish you can tell the cooks have been doing thing along time. they know what they are doing. since its winter time everyone should try the tom kha soup. its a coconut based soup and if you have a cold trust me you will feel alot better.
(5)Beth B.
I have been eating LUNCH regularly at Malai Thai for a year now and every time I am delightfully pleased with the delicious food. My favorites are the spring rolls, mango rolls, salmon mango specials, wide noodle dishes and the fried rice. The hostess is always friendly and the chef is skilled, producing consistently yummy dishes. For lunch, I give it 5 stars and highly recommend trying it!
(5)Kalli B.
Yum! Cute little place with excellent food. I had red curry, and it was yummy! The service was friendly and fast. I did have the house Thai beer, and it was watery. I've heard that that's just the taste of Thai beer, though. Overall, I really recommend this hidden gem!
(5)Jessica K.
"Little things I should have said and done I just never took the time You were always on my mind You were always on my mind" I feel kind of bad I haven't reviewed these guys sooner and definitely don't eat there as often as I should because it is really good. But they are definitely always on my mind as I pass by them everyday. Sometimes you forsake what is right in front of you. Then you look up and realize you love the way they shred their carrots and put foil in your to go container so it doesn't leak and Bam! Love connection!That's kind of how this place is. The pricing is reasonable, portion sizes are large and the service is consistently prompt and friendly. I always get the sense that they genuinely appreciate their customers. I was reminded again the other night of how much I love their food. I am normally pretty true to my order of Thai spaghetti-yakisoba noodles with shrimp, chicken, bell peppers, onion and carrots-spicy and wonderful! The other night I "branched out" and got the Pad Thai with shrimp which was also very good but still pales in comparison to the awesomeness of the Thai Spaghetti. My boyfriend got the Pad Gra Prow with chicken-stir fried garlic, chilies, bell peppers, onions, carrots and basil which was delicious enough to have me stealing bites. It was almost as if they had the spice level dialed in directly to my tastes. I've also been a fan of the green curry. The menu actually has a pretty extensive selection, so next time I'm able to resist my Thai Spaghetti I want to try stuffed eggplant or the roast duck curry. It will probably be soon too because these guys are after all, always on my mind...
(4)Gary S.
In my search for the best Thai beef salad on the west side a grind and I had lunch at Malai Thai. They don't have a traditional salad roll here but they do have Mango rolls, basically a salad roll built with mango instead of tofu, shrimp or pork. The rolls were pretty good and I give the chef a thumbs up for thinking outside the salad roll box. After the rolls but before the entree we were served a small cup of clear broth. It takes a lot of experience to make good broth and this one was excellent. Delicate, flavorful and not overly salty. The chef obviously knows how too cook. The beef salad was fresh with a tasty dressing with just the right ratio of fish sauce to lime. (I like my beef salad to have a nice lime kick. ) I also like my Thai food spicy and the salad had a reasonable kick when requested. Not the take your head off hot of true Thai cuisine but a nice cumulative effect. The food here is definitely worth the drive. Is it the best on the west side? That's still to be determined.
(4)Sudeep B.
Food was good though not fabulous....portions are small though the price is lower than most as ususal.....Thai Bloom on Cedar Hills Blvd is much better!
(3)Amery C.
This place has some better than average thai food. The atmosphere is a little odd but the food is fresh, they will make it as hot as you want it. Makes for a great quick take out on a week night. Prices are very reasonable.
(3)Well-Traveled I.
Every day, I pass by Malai Thai via TriMet (as I do the Sherwood park-and-ride). Every time I pass by, I always wonder if it would be worth eating here. Tonight, I got my answer. My friends and I are always searching for good Thai and tonight, friend said we were going to "this place in Tigard that got good reviews." Well, "this place" happened to be "the" place I pass by every day. When you walk in, the first thing you notice are the personal photos on the wall and the smells of wonderful things coming from the kitchen. I'll skip to why you're reading this review... Portions are good; all ingredients fresh. In this economy, restaurants are skimping out on the meat. Not here; we were pleasantly surprised how much meat was in our dishes. Service was polite and prompt. Every patron eating there seemed to be enjoying their food/themselves. At $8.95, this is the cheapest Pad Kee Mao (cost-wise) I've had; what made it even better - it was DELICIOUS!!! I'll definitely go back... On a side note, some of the best Thai food I've had in Portland are these great husband-and-wife places set in nondescript shopping strips with a restaurant or two poking out in-between suburbia's interesting cavalcade of stores. People knock the 'burbs here, but there are hidden gems if you know where to look...and sometimes those gems are not in the rough but right out in the open for everyone to see. So, throw out your preconceived notions of the 'burbs and go to Malai Thai for some very good Thai.
(4)Jenni B.
Delicious Thai food and the staff are so hospitable. I really enjoy going here. And the HUGE Thai iced tea is really good!
(5)Ashley P.
For those who don't know, the pictures on the wall are actually of the king of Thailand and his family. It is tradition for Thai restaurants to decorate with photos of them. Unlike many other places however, Malai features more causal photos of the royal family. Keeps with the atmosphere. And might I add, if you've never tried the Thai fried rice, you should probably do so at your first opportunity.
(4)Hungry G.
Ugh, this was not good food. The pad thai was the worst I've ever had. Extremely oily with a powerful fishy taste. It was so gross.
(2)Pdx S.
I will give it a 3 star. Vegetables are not enough in the dishes. Taste wise "ok to good". Will I come back? Hmm......don't know. beware that level 4 hotness is very hot. I won't go more than 2.
(3)Kathy F.
Hidden Gem in the Portland Metro!!! This little restaurant at the base of Bull Mountain is one of the best Thai restaurants in the whole metro. Clean, delicious, and tasty. What more could you ask for? Last night we finished off the meal with deep fried banana and coconut ice cream. It looks a little dark on the outside, but park, walk the few steps and enter into bliss!!!!
(5)T L.
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. We drive by this place ALL the time, and finally decided to have dinner here. We were not dissapointed. The service was very good, the food was excellent and we will continue to go back!! We split two curries, because really, can you ever have enough curry? The meat was tender, flavorful, and we walked out fully satisfied!
(5)Luisa N.
I have spent about six weeks in total around Thailand and am an Asian food snob, in general. Yummmmmyyyy! I am in love and want to keep the red curry in my mouth so I keep taking small bites to savor. The mango spring rolls are super fresh and the homemade sweet peanut sauce pairs perfectly with the mango, tofu, glass noodle, lettuce combination. I can't wait to go back and try the green papaya salad as this is a benchmark dish for me.The night markets all over Thailand have a stand making this dish. And I ate at everyone of the stalls. So more later...
(5)Joel K.
We recently moved to the area and were looking for a great Thai restaurant. The reviews pointed us to Malai Thai and we were very pleased. We have visited twice and the food was great, service good and not too crowded considering the small size of the dining area. We noticed that many people order take-out. We will be back.
(4)Hilary W.
LOVE this place. The mango rolls, pumpkin curry, and everything else that I've tried is delicious. Great service - best Thai restaurant on the west side and in the top three in the Portland Metro area.
(5)Nikee W.
I'll admit, I'm awfully Irish to be such a snob about Thai food. I've been in love ever since I found out they put my precious potatoes in those savory smooth curries. I think I've tried the pad Thai and yellow curry at just about every Thai place within 15 miles of my home. Some leave an impression, others disappoint, but I've had a pretty solid top 3 until we stopped into this little place. I'll admit, I have avoided Malai Thai as the building it's in was formerly a sketchy taco place. I admit whole heartily that I was wrong to hold prior crimes against this warm, charming little place. The inside is decorated in warm yellows and oranges and has a plethora of family photos on the wall. I literally felt like i was visiting a friends home for dinner. The staff was kind and attentive and happy to explain the menu. We started with the mango rolls which where unique, fresh and super tasty. As customary, I ordered a Thai iced tea which was served in a giant glass and was good enough for my husband to steal a few sips. For dinner, I went with the pad Thai, since I have heard good things. It was served with a lime wedge, peanuts sugar and chili's on the side. I am told this is the traditional Thai way. and I loved being in control of the sweet and spice of my own dish. My husband got the spicy fried rice with beef. He choose a level 3 hotness (out of 5). The rice was amazing, when you first take a bite you taste the buttery rice and then the sweet basil, then comes the heat! Now, my husband can eat hot wings like it ain't no thing but the chili's are a different kind of spicy, and at a certain point the hotness of the dish prevented him from shoveling it in his mouth at the rate he would have liked to. So all things considered, this may be my new favorite Thai spot, and next time, we know not to go higher than a 2 on the hotness scale.
(5)Brett L.
Decent enough. The folks who run it are friendly and somewhat efficient. It seems like a family affair. Not extremely generous portions like I'm used to at a Thai restaurnat, so value suffers a bit. The restaurant itself isn't fancy by any means but fairly comfortable. I wouldn't drive any distance to come here, but if I lived in the area I might give it additional visits.
(3)Zee K.
Found this gem through Yelp after being stranded in Tigard, and I couldn't be happier. We ordered takeout - the mango salad rolls, spicy noodles and massaman curry. The food was ready when we got there and the guy who helped us was friendly and happy to give us some extra containers (we were staying in a hotel and didn't have dishes). As for the food, everything was great! My friend who was eating the food with me made comments like "this is pretty good.... oh my god, this is SO good!" Honestly, some of the best Thai food I've eaten. I'm from out of town so I don't know how the prices compare to anywhere else, but the curry (which came with rice) and the noodles were both about $9. Pretty good value for money, and we were stuffed with food left over. 4 Stars only because we didn't eat in and can't rate the service.
(4)Simone C.
Wow! The food is delicious. I get the mango rolls every time, as they have become a real favorite. The service is good, the place is well lit, and the decorations are interesting/cool. I've had a good experience every time.
(5)Kristen H.
I love this place! My husband and I will drive 40 minutes to go here. It's a pretty quiet atmosphere. Good service and food. Reasonable prices too. Especially like the chicken satay and sweet & sour.
(5)Ashley M.
The pad Thai is awesome. So are the mango rolls. We always order an extra serving of peanut sauce to go with them. It helps that the restaurant is in a convenient location-- on Hwy 99, next to lots of other busy places.
(4)Amy W.
They have really good spring rolls and the Pad Thai is pretty good. My friend and I went when we were the only ones there so it felt a little awkward at times but the food was really good. I would definitely go back.
(4)Janna S.
Great Thai!! Just got food to go but how cool to be able to pick up quality food at a drive thru. Got Tom yum soup, tasty lots of veg and chicken also the golden squid. The squid was lightly breaded and crispy with a good dipping sauce. Can't wait go back on my next trip
(4)Christine L.
Very tasted Thai food and with very reasonable price! I m very surprised. And good presentation of the food too! Love it!
(5)Carla B.
Positives: Very nice woman who waited on us and the restaurant has a cute patio that would be nice on a summer day (as long as you don't mind the 99W traffic). The menu was extensive and the pricing seemed fair. They even have a nice pick-up window on the side, which seems convenient! Delicious Thai Iced Tea. Constructive Criticism: Food was mediocre at best - tasted like an average take-out joint that serves the local community and customers who prioritize fast-food convenience over quality. The Pad Thai tasted like it was cooked in a pan that previously had burnt food in it - way too sweet, almost like a bottle of pre-mixed sauce was poured over noodles and scrambled eggs and mixed around. The chicken was so tough, I couldn't cut it with the side of a fork. We ordered the Golden Squid (calamari-like dish) and the breading was the only good part about it. The squid was comparable to old chewing gum in texture. Not good. Overall: Probably a great take-out restaurant if you don't care about quality and haven't experienced excellent Thai food. I would not recommend this restaurant. I hope they put more pride in their food in the future.
(2)Michelle P.
Very good Thai Food!!! Green Curry chicken is excellent.. they have never messed up my to go order. I get Malai Thai weekly and Highly recommend them to everyone!!!
(5)Eric S.
(8/28/2014) This place has great food and a drive up pick up window for to go orders! Kind of hard to find but well worth the search actually this is the best Thai joint around this area .Try it out.
(5)Chelsey P.
My husband loves the pad Thai. He says to order it at a 1 though because he thought 3 was normal and it was burn your face spicy. And this man loves him some spice.
(5)Sarah S.
Mediocre food at best, with terrible service. We were very surprised to see all the positive reviews, given how unimpressive our experience was. The food tasted like it came out of a box. None of the tables were clean when we went there, and the man who served us was unwelcoming and curt.
(2)Res U.
ordered crab fried rice, but...."where's the crab????" they could at least flavored it. spicy eggplant was also a big disappointment. five chunks of eggplant and rest were onions and carrots. it was a mistake trying new place. going back to good old Pacific Breeze down the road. These reviewers giving them 4 or 5 star must be a relative of theirs or don't know anything about Thai food. what a joke!!!!
(1)Rich A.
We order from here regularly. Small facility but the food is pretty darn good. We usually order Take-Out.
(5)Rachelle H.
Delicious and also very inexpensive! Sometimes the service is a little bit slow but it is very worth it. Everyone is nice, and I love the food. Try the coconut ice cream!
(5)Sebastian D.
It's a neat place, authentic, and the food and the service is great!!! I totally recommend that place, also it's pretty cheap compared to other thai places. I'll definitely go back soon :)
(5)Lutrinae A.
First visit. Went for lunch and had a spring roll and a pad thai. Spring roll wasn't that exciting but the plating of the pad thai was phenomenal and the taste was really good. The environment of the restaurant was strange though, family pictures on the wall, no one else there and our server changed halfway through without any notification which might be just a small pet peeve but I find having a server leave in the middle of a meal without letting me know there will be a change-over annoying.
(4)Teresa R.
Yum. Very good Thai food at a great price and friendly service. The owner was also very nice to our children (ages 3 and 6). They also loved the food and good a good dose of yummy vegetables. I love the freshness of their food.
(5)Herman S.
The flavors here are great but the dishes were very light on the vegetables. Very friendly family owned staff.
(3)LOUIS G.
Lunch is great the dinner is a disappointment get the special. I got the papaya salad came with shrimp, 2 for 9.00. The Special was good a a deal. The food is great really , But our order was wrong I got a too spicy salad and someone else got a to bland salmon curry with vegetables. The thai coffee tasted of caramel not bad by itself, but maybe too much sweetened and condensed milk.
(2)Mari K.
We've driven past this place a million times and always wondered how it was. When I was home last weekend we decided to try it because I was desperate for some pad thai and pad see ew. Originally we had planned to go to Pacific Breeze, our go to Thai food restaurant in Tigard but when they were closed we took the leap to try something different. In the end, everyone really enjoyed it! We didn't go inside, just take out. And the best part about take out is that you don't have to get out of your car. (But isn't that the best thing about Portland? You don't have to get out of your car for a lot of things...pumping gas...coffee) Anyways, I digress. They have a pick up window on the side of the building and a bell. Ring that bell and the server comes right up to deliver your order. Now that's service! I give it three stars and only because my favorite Thai restaurant in the area is right down the street. But I'd definitely go again in the same situation.
(3)Benjamin N.
We drove around for an hour looking for a place to eat. We happen to stumble in this authentic Thai restaurant. The mom and dad are cooking the food and the daughter is the waitress. I have eaten in a lot of Thai places in my day, and this place is perfect!
(5)Nick M.
Great service and food. Definitely try the pineapple fried rice. I have been to this place more than 10 times and have never been disappointed.
(5)Christina S.
This is the first Thai place I've tried on this side of the river, and mostly because it's decently close to home and I was intrigued by the fact that it has a drive-up pickup window for takeout. We were there around 6pm during the middle of the week and the place was empty. It was super clean and tidy, and our server was attentive. We got water and the drinks we ordered quickly. We ordered a mild curry, two orders of pad Thai - mild, and pad ki mao - extra spicy. I explicitly stated that I wanted the pad ki mao extra spicy and the waiter repeated what I said before writing it down. Our food came quickly, the veggies were nice and fresh and everything smelled great. The curry was mild, super flavorful and just what we hoped for. The pad Thai was just pad Thai. Nothing out of the ordinary, but it hit the spot for the people who ordered it. The most curious part, however, was that the extra spicy pad ki mao had ZERO spice. None! It was absolutely and completely without any heat. Not even a hint of heat. Is it possible the waiter misunderstood? Did I word my request strangely? Did I communicate somehow that I wanted it extra-NOT-spicy? Who knows?! I didn't know what to say. It didn't taste bad; the veggies were fresh and the dish was prepared well - not too much oil, lots of veggies with the noodles, not over cooked. But I love me some spice! We will likely return again, if for nothing else to order takeout and pick it up from their drive up window. This place is acceptably good for now, but pales in comparison to our favorite Thai spots on the east side. The pricing is okay. I do hope next time the spice will be right!
(3)Armando O.
By far the best Thai Curry I have tasted. Not only are all the flavors there and are perfectly balanced, the texture and consistency of their Curry is awesome. Pricing is very fair. Service is efficient and nice. I would recommend.
(5)shami s.
It's ok the service is good. I had the phad Thai and it was suuuuper sweet. Needed some savory in there. Good value for money.
(3)Zak W.
I live pretty close to this place and always wanted to try it because it looks like a little cute place to eat. I went with a friend and got a teriyaki chicken meal. The service was nice because there were no other customers there except for us. This should of been a red flag. The chicken in our meal was super dry and chewy. I just couldn't get pass that. I don't recommend this place.
(2)Brittney G.
Visiting from AZ and chose this place based on reviews and photos. Great choice! The service was good and the food was great! Fresh, tasty, and affordable.
(5)Kayla K.
Never eaten Thai before I gave it a shot ! The shrimp pad Thai is awesome ! I don't go often but every time I do get food here it's great and the service is good too !
(5)Yelper S.
A hidden gem for sure! We were pleasantly surprised by their food! The saying- don't judge a book by its covers, holds true for this place, for sure! I gave them a 4 star because I found their spice level a bit off. Regardless, I would recommend this place.
(4)Jenny L.
Beef green curry is to die for! My boyfriend really enjoys the pad Thai. Oh and don't forget the Thai ice tea!! Staff is always nice and food is always good. My favorite Thai restaurant in the area!
(5)Dan C.
Me and my crew went here for lunch, Great food! Great service, affordable and quick. Pad Thai was great, green curry was too! Pad Ped was good. A lot of salt and sugar though. We'll be back.
(5)Jaben C.
This is my new favorite thai place. I've been searching for one since my las favorite closed. Too bad, but it happens. I remember the first time they brought out some soup ad I had flashbacks to eating in the breach in Thailand. It was that real for me. I haven't even to eat at any other thai place within 30 minutes drive ever since. I just don't bother. My wife is on crutches and they are super accommodating. Always finding us a seat in a place where he an stick those darn crutches. It'll be nice when she's off, but we'll still be coming here as much as possible. Oh ... The tea is awesome too. I went to H Mart and bought a bunch it was so good!
(5)Jung K.
Well, that was disappointing. (Shame on you Yelpers!) I just returned from eating here and must say that they have the smallest portions I've ever seen in a Thai restaurant. No, this was not the lunch specials that go for $7.50, but the regular menu items that cost $9.95+ Service was friendly and food came out pretty fast but everything was overly sweet and my Lemongrass Chicken, which was supposed to be a house specialty tasted incredibly bland. It was covered with their special house sauce, which turned out to be just peanut satay sauce (tasted like sweetened Jif if you asked me). The noodle dishes were ok and once again, a tad too sweet. The rest of the customers were all caucasian, which explains the somewhat bland non-spicy, too sweet food. (I have to give credit where it's due. There were quite a bit of non-carb options available. Lots of meat with steam veggies sort of thing. Once again, probably due to the overwhelmingly white clientele.) I came here with the family and all of us left saying "I'm still hungry", which has NEVER happened before, especially from an Asian restaurant. (I mean, if my 5 and 7 year old keeps saying 'I want more food', that explains how small the portions were) Needless to say, we made a sidetrip to DD Thai on the way home and got some takeout to fill our tummies.
(2)Heather O.
I guess having lived in LA and close to an excellent Thai restaurant had me spoiled when it came to Thai food and has biased my opinion on all future Thai restaurants. The food here was okay, but nothing like the tastes that I am used to. The Thai restaurant that I loved also offered amazing lunch and dinner combos at such a great price that it felt like eating here I wasn't getting as great of a deal. The service was nice and we didn't have to wait long, but I will be exploring other Thai places in the area.
(2)Rachella N.
Great service, great food, great prices, but had a moldy mango roll once and having been back. Reconsidering.... I miss their Pad Thai and soups, and by great service, I mean great the man who is normally in the diner takes real ownership and pride and has a way of connecting with customers that is both appropriate and personal.
(3)Daniel S.
Passed by this place on my way to and from. Finally I stopped in with my girlfriend and boy were we pleased. It was really nice food and sweet service. I had the pad Thai and she had the pumpkin curry. We started off with mango roll and highly recommend it. Hot Thai tea is a must and always Finnish with the mango sticky rice!
(5)Chad Or Lisa S.
This was my first time here. 2.5 stars to be exact. I want to give them another chance. My husband's first impression is that the place had a funny smell to it. Maybe they need to change their mop head ? The spring rolls were good but not outstanding. The tom yum noodle soup is probably the worst we have ever had. Just a bunch of noodles and broth and 2 sad pieces of broccoli. Not at all what we are use to seeing at other establishments. No other vegetables, the broth was the wrong color etc etc. Reminded us of weak canned chicken noodle soup with a funny taste. After we tasted it we bagged it up to take home only to be pitched as soon as we entered the door. The pumpkin red curry was not bad. It wasn't the best we ever had. It was too spicy for my husband. The red curry was good. It was very spicy just the way I like it. I liked my thai ice tea and thai hot tea. The decor was cute and our server was very nice. I think she might be a new employee because she did not know some of the ingredients and brought our soup out last. Other suggestions for improvement would be: Must have a working website so patrons can preview the menu. How can one order take out when there is no menu? How can one order take out if they don't answer the phone? How can one check the hours of operation when three different review sites list their hours each of them wrong? How can one double confirm these hours if no one answers the phone? I really wanted to like this place. They have a lot of different menu items I have never seen before but I don't think I will get another chance to try it again. Later that night I spoke with someone who works in the same plaza and she told me that this business is under new ownership as of eight months ago so this might be the reason the reviews are so variable. Good luck with your business Malai Thai.
(2)Dara H.
This place is delicious! Really good tom kah, and awesome crab fried rice. We usually get takeout and they're really quick. We've eaten inside before as well. It's pretty small but it's quiet and clean and our waitress was very nice :) definitely try the mango with sweet sticky rice for dessert!
(4)Bob C.
We live close by and have been eating here since it opened, and considered it some of the best Thai food around. We grabbed some takeout tonight, and found that the quality has gone WAY downhill. Formerly tasty intense sauces are now watery and bland, with overcooked vegetables and leathery chicken. The Tom Kha was similarly bland, with badly prepped vegetables -- tomatoes with black cores and lemongrass pulverized into slime through overcooking, and too little coconut milk. Very sad... we won't be back. I called them and asked if they had a new "chef", and they confirmed it was true. Don't waste your time like we wasted our money.
(2)Andy B.
A little soup, a little salad, and an awesome lunch special for just $7. This is easily my favorite Thai place, even if the place looks a little run down. I forgot to submit this review a year ago. Perhaps it was for the best because I bumped up the rating from 4 to 5 stars. The food is delicious with excellent presentation, but apparently I complained about the service being at a snail's pace in my review draft. It seems that they improved quite a bit when I went there last week. They also do takeout. It's a very small place, only 7 tables/booths, so it's definitely not for large groups. If only they delivered... Food: 5 Service: 4 Ambiance: 3 Value: 5 TL;DR: Great lunch special value, even better food
(5)Seth F.
I LOVE THAI FOOD!!! i have been to Thai Restaurants all over the USA and Malai Thai is one of the best. Other Thai restaurants might be more fancy but the food at Malai Thai is amazing. all of the curry's are very tasty and have the right amount of spice to them. in every dish you can tell the cooks have been doing thing along time. they know what they are doing. since its winter time everyone should try the tom kha soup. its a coconut based soup and if you have a cold trust me you will feel alot better.
(5)Beth B.
I have been eating LUNCH regularly at Malai Thai for a year now and every time I am delightfully pleased with the delicious food. My favorites are the spring rolls, mango rolls, salmon mango specials, wide noodle dishes and the fried rice. The hostess is always friendly and the chef is skilled, producing consistently yummy dishes. For lunch, I give it 5 stars and highly recommend trying it!
(5)Kalli B.
Yum! Cute little place with excellent food. I had red curry, and it was yummy! The service was friendly and fast. I did have the house Thai beer, and it was watery. I've heard that that's just the taste of Thai beer, though. Overall, I really recommend this hidden gem!
(5)Kalon P.
The best part about Malai Thai is the people. It is run by a husband-wife team who are very welcoming and create a great family atmosphere.
(4)Jessica K.
"Little things I should have said and done I just never took the time You were always on my mind You were always on my mind" I feel kind of bad I haven't reviewed these guys sooner and definitely don't eat there as often as I should because it is really good. But they are definitely always on my mind as I pass by them everyday. Sometimes you forsake what is right in front of you. Then you look up and realize you love the way they shred their carrots and put foil in your to go container so it doesn't leak and Bam! Love connection!That's kind of how this place is. The pricing is reasonable, portion sizes are large and the service is consistently prompt and friendly. I always get the sense that they genuinely appreciate their customers. I was reminded again the other night of how much I love their food. I am normally pretty true to my order of Thai spaghetti-yakisoba noodles with shrimp, chicken, bell peppers, onion and carrots-spicy and wonderful! The other night I "branched out" and got the Pad Thai with shrimp which was also very good but still pales in comparison to the awesomeness of the Thai Spaghetti. My boyfriend got the Pad Gra Prow with chicken-stir fried garlic, chilies, bell peppers, onions, carrots and basil which was delicious enough to have me stealing bites. It was almost as if they had the spice level dialed in directly to my tastes. I've also been a fan of the green curry. The menu actually has a pretty extensive selection, so next time I'm able to resist my Thai Spaghetti I want to try stuffed eggplant or the roast duck curry. It will probably be soon too because these guys are after all, always on my mind...
(4)Gary S.
In my search for the best Thai beef salad on the west side a grind and I had lunch at Malai Thai. They don't have a traditional salad roll here but they do have Mango rolls, basically a salad roll built with mango instead of tofu, shrimp or pork. The rolls were pretty good and I give the chef a thumbs up for thinking outside the salad roll box. After the rolls but before the entree we were served a small cup of clear broth. It takes a lot of experience to make good broth and this one was excellent. Delicate, flavorful and not overly salty. The chef obviously knows how too cook. The beef salad was fresh with a tasty dressing with just the right ratio of fish sauce to lime. (I like my beef salad to have a nice lime kick. ) I also like my Thai food spicy and the salad had a reasonable kick when requested. Not the take your head off hot of true Thai cuisine but a nice cumulative effect. The food here is definitely worth the drive. Is it the best on the west side? That's still to be determined.
(4)Sudeep B.
Food was good though not fabulous....portions are small though the price is lower than most as ususal.....Thai Bloom on Cedar Hills Blvd is much better!
(3)Amery C.
This place has some better than average thai food. The atmosphere is a little odd but the food is fresh, they will make it as hot as you want it. Makes for a great quick take out on a week night. Prices are very reasonable.
(3)Well-Traveled I.
Every day, I pass by Malai Thai via TriMet (as I do the Sherwood park-and-ride). Every time I pass by, I always wonder if it would be worth eating here. Tonight, I got my answer. My friends and I are always searching for good Thai and tonight, friend said we were going to "this place in Tigard that got good reviews." Well, "this place" happened to be "the" place I pass by every day. When you walk in, the first thing you notice are the personal photos on the wall and the smells of wonderful things coming from the kitchen. I'll skip to why you're reading this review... Portions are good; all ingredients fresh. In this economy, restaurants are skimping out on the meat. Not here; we were pleasantly surprised how much meat was in our dishes. Service was polite and prompt. Every patron eating there seemed to be enjoying their food/themselves. At $8.95, this is the cheapest Pad Kee Mao (cost-wise) I've had; what made it even better - it was DELICIOUS!!! I'll definitely go back... On a side note, some of the best Thai food I've had in Portland are these great husband-and-wife places set in nondescript shopping strips with a restaurant or two poking out in-between suburbia's interesting cavalcade of stores. People knock the 'burbs here, but there are hidden gems if you know where to look...and sometimes those gems are not in the rough but right out in the open for everyone to see. So, throw out your preconceived notions of the 'burbs and go to Malai Thai for some very good Thai.
(4)Jenni B.
Delicious Thai food and the staff are so hospitable. I really enjoy going here. And the HUGE Thai iced tea is really good!
(5)Ashley P.
For those who don't know, the pictures on the wall are actually of the king of Thailand and his family. It is tradition for Thai restaurants to decorate with photos of them. Unlike many other places however, Malai features more causal photos of the royal family. Keeps with the atmosphere. And might I add, if you've never tried the Thai fried rice, you should probably do so at your first opportunity.
(4)Hungry G.
Ugh, this was not good food. The pad thai was the worst I've ever had. Extremely oily with a powerful fishy taste. It was so gross.
(2)Pdx S.
I will give it a 3 star. Vegetables are not enough in the dishes. Taste wise "ok to good". Will I come back? Hmm......don't know. beware that level 4 hotness is very hot. I won't go more than 2.
(3)Kathy F.
Hidden Gem in the Portland Metro!!! This little restaurant at the base of Bull Mountain is one of the best Thai restaurants in the whole metro. Clean, delicious, and tasty. What more could you ask for? Last night we finished off the meal with deep fried banana and coconut ice cream. It looks a little dark on the outside, but park, walk the few steps and enter into bliss!!!!
(5)T L.
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. We drive by this place ALL the time, and finally decided to have dinner here. We were not dissapointed. The service was very good, the food was excellent and we will continue to go back!! We split two curries, because really, can you ever have enough curry? The meat was tender, flavorful, and we walked out fully satisfied!
(5)Nikee W.
I'll admit, I'm awfully Irish to be such a snob about Thai food. I've been in love ever since I found out they put my precious potatoes in those savory smooth curries. I think I've tried the pad Thai and yellow curry at just about every Thai place within 15 miles of my home. Some leave an impression, others disappoint, but I've had a pretty solid top 3 until we stopped into this little place. I'll admit, I have avoided Malai Thai as the building it's in was formerly a sketchy taco place. I admit whole heartily that I was wrong to hold prior crimes against this warm, charming little place. The inside is decorated in warm yellows and oranges and has a plethora of family photos on the wall. I literally felt like i was visiting a friends home for dinner. The staff was kind and attentive and happy to explain the menu. We started with the mango rolls which where unique, fresh and super tasty. As customary, I ordered a Thai iced tea which was served in a giant glass and was good enough for my husband to steal a few sips. For dinner, I went with the pad Thai, since I have heard good things. It was served with a lime wedge, peanuts sugar and chili's on the side. I am told this is the traditional Thai way. and I loved being in control of the sweet and spice of my own dish. My husband got the spicy fried rice with beef. He choose a level 3 hotness (out of 5). The rice was amazing, when you first take a bite you taste the buttery rice and then the sweet basil, then comes the heat! Now, my husband can eat hot wings like it ain't no thing but the chili's are a different kind of spicy, and at a certain point the hotness of the dish prevented him from shoveling it in his mouth at the rate he would have liked to. So all things considered, this may be my new favorite Thai spot, and next time, we know not to go higher than a 2 on the hotness scale.
(5)Brett L.
Decent enough. The folks who run it are friendly and somewhat efficient. It seems like a family affair. Not extremely generous portions like I'm used to at a Thai restaurnat, so value suffers a bit. The restaurant itself isn't fancy by any means but fairly comfortable. I wouldn't drive any distance to come here, but if I lived in the area I might give it additional visits.
(3)Zee K.
Found this gem through Yelp after being stranded in Tigard, and I couldn't be happier. We ordered takeout - the mango salad rolls, spicy noodles and massaman curry. The food was ready when we got there and the guy who helped us was friendly and happy to give us some extra containers (we were staying in a hotel and didn't have dishes). As for the food, everything was great! My friend who was eating the food with me made comments like "this is pretty good.... oh my god, this is SO good!" Honestly, some of the best Thai food I've eaten. I'm from out of town so I don't know how the prices compare to anywhere else, but the curry (which came with rice) and the noodles were both about $9. Pretty good value for money, and we were stuffed with food left over. 4 Stars only because we didn't eat in and can't rate the service.
(4)Simone C.
Wow! The food is delicious. I get the mango rolls every time, as they have become a real favorite. The service is good, the place is well lit, and the decorations are interesting/cool. I've had a good experience every time.
(5)Luisa N.
I have spent about six weeks in total around Thailand and am an Asian food snob, in general. Yummmmmyyyy! I am in love and want to keep the red curry in my mouth so I keep taking small bites to savor. The mango spring rolls are super fresh and the homemade sweet peanut sauce pairs perfectly with the mango, tofu, glass noodle, lettuce combination. I can't wait to go back and try the green papaya salad as this is a benchmark dish for me.The night markets all over Thailand have a stand making this dish. And I ate at everyone of the stalls. So more later...
(5)Joel K.
We recently moved to the area and were looking for a great Thai restaurant. The reviews pointed us to Malai Thai and we were very pleased. We have visited twice and the food was great, service good and not too crowded considering the small size of the dining area. We noticed that many people order take-out. We will be back.
(4)Hilary W.
LOVE this place. The mango rolls, pumpkin curry, and everything else that I've tried is delicious. Great service - best Thai restaurant on the west side and in the top three in the Portland Metro area.
(5)Ian B.
Amazing food! But ordered late one night to-go, and both my girlfriend and I got food poisoning. Hence the two stars. Kinda ruined Thai for me for six months or so. So it goes I guess
(2)Jessica M.
I'm very surprised to read all the comments about the owner. He's never been anything but friendly to my family and I, all you have to do is flash him a smile and he'll be with you right away ;0) Who cares about the service the food is amazing and I've tried nearly everything. My all time favorite is the yellow curry with chicken medium spicy with extra veggies, soooo good! The spring rolls are really great too. I also like that you can get brown rice upon request. They do take out that is read in usually less than 15 min.
(5)SM J.
Pretty dang tasty! Don't let the appearance fool you - it's not fancy, but the food is very authentic and delicious.
(4)Natalie G.
What a pleasant surprise to find an amazing hole-in-the-wall restaurant in suburban Tigard. Inconspicuous little place with delicious Thai and great prices!
(5)Stephanie W.
The mango salad rolls are amazing! The massaman curry was a bit too soupy. The thai iced tea seemed bigger than what most places serve. I'll be back for sure!
(4)Jason F.
By far the BEST Thai food in the area. Don't let the location fool you. Our favorite, at least once per week. Try it--you'll be glad you did.
(5)Scott D.
Stopped here for lunch one day based on all the 4 and 5 star reviews. The meal was fine but nothing special. For $7 I got a very tasty lunch (the Red Curry Chicken). The soup was very good as well. I must say I would gladly pay an extra buck or two to get a bigger serving of the curry chicken dish as the amount I got made me want more. The service was great and friendly. Obviously have very good reviews here so check it out for yourself....
(3)Donna W.
Really good Thai food! Will most definitely come back. The spicy cashew nuts was delicious. Level 3 Spicy was just right. Hot but not overpowering. Save room for dessert. The sticky rice and mango is amazing.
(5)J J.
I thought this place was great. Good food, prices, atmosphere. The mango salad rolls were great and the spicy noodle dish was very good as well! I got my noodles at a three which seemed fine at the time but may be the cause of my hurt my stomach the next day.
(4)Ian B.
Amazing food! But ordered late one night to-go, and both my girlfriend and I got food poisoning. Hence the two stars. Kinda ruined Thai for me for six months or so. So it goes I guess
(2)Jessica M.
I'm very surprised to read all the comments about the owner. He's never been anything but friendly to my family and I, all you have to do is flash him a smile and he'll be with you right away ;0) Who cares about the service the food is amazing and I've tried nearly everything. My all time favorite is the yellow curry with chicken medium spicy with extra veggies, soooo good! The spring rolls are really great too. I also like that you can get brown rice upon request. They do take out that is read in usually less than 15 min.
(5)SM J.
Pretty dang tasty! Don't let the appearance fool you - it's not fancy, but the food is very authentic and delicious.
(4)Natalie G.
What a pleasant surprise to find an amazing hole-in-the-wall restaurant in suburban Tigard. Inconspicuous little place with delicious Thai and great prices!
(5)Stephanie W.
The mango salad rolls are amazing! The massaman curry was a bit too soupy. The thai iced tea seemed bigger than what most places serve. I'll be back for sure!
(4)Jason F.
By far the BEST Thai food in the area. Don't let the location fool you. Our favorite, at least once per week. Try it--you'll be glad you did.
(5)Scott D.
Stopped here for lunch one day based on all the 4 and 5 star reviews. The meal was fine but nothing special. For $7 I got a very tasty lunch (the Red Curry Chicken). The soup was very good as well. I must say I would gladly pay an extra buck or two to get a bigger serving of the curry chicken dish as the amount I got made me want more. The service was great and friendly. Obviously have very good reviews here so check it out for yourself....
(3)Donna W.
Really good Thai food! Will most definitely come back. The spicy cashew nuts was delicious. Level 3 Spicy was just right. Hot but not overpowering. Save room for dessert. The sticky rice and mango is amazing.
(5)J J.
I thought this place was great. Good food, prices, atmosphere. The mango salad rolls were great and the spicy noodle dish was very good as well! I got my noodles at a three which seemed fine at the time but may be the cause of my hurt my stomach the next day.
(4)Sarah S.
Mediocre food at best, with terrible service. We were very surprised to see all the positive reviews, given how unimpressive our experience was. The food tasted like it came out of a box. None of the tables were clean when we went there, and the man who served us was unwelcoming and curt.
(2)Res U.
ordered crab fried rice, but...."where's the crab????" they could at least flavored it. spicy eggplant was also a big disappointment. five chunks of eggplant and rest were onions and carrots. it was a mistake trying new place. going back to good old Pacific Breeze down the road. These reviewers giving them 4 or 5 star must be a relative of theirs or don't know anything about Thai food. what a joke!!!!
(1)Rich A.
We order from here regularly. Small facility but the food is pretty darn good. We usually order Take-Out.
(5)Rachelle H.
Delicious and also very inexpensive! Sometimes the service is a little bit slow but it is very worth it. Everyone is nice, and I love the food. Try the coconut ice cream!
(5)Sebastian D.
It's a neat place, authentic, and the food and the service is great!!! I totally recommend that place, also it's pretty cheap compared to other thai places. I'll definitely go back soon :)
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