Bangkok 96 Restaurant

A gloomy, overcast day has me thinking comfort food, filling, tasty stuff. Thai food is comfort food. The dozen people here are of a similar mind, it seems. Google showed two Thai restaurants apparently next to each other. Seems the other place, Thai Feast, is either an old name or previous restaurant. It ain't open. In fact, the address is the same as here. Hint. Order & pay at the counter. Food comes ready to carry-out even if you're eating in. A. It odd but not unheard-of. Interior isn't super bright but the ambient light level outside is low, too. With all those windows it'll be brighter inside when it's brighter outside. The women at the counter are quick, efficient and professional. They also deliver your order when it's ready. You get you own plastic utensils, plates/bowls. My food was perfectly prepared, hot, delicious and a solid amount for a Wednesday lunch. Music was playing but at an appropriate level to converse and the staff to take phone orders easily.

The food is okay, I give it 3.5 out of 5. We ordered fried rice, spring rolls and duck in soy sauce. It could be better if they keep the place cleaner. They served foods in plastic containers, not in the plate. They provided some plastic utensils that in my opinion is not very effective for cutting duck meat.

This Thai restaurant is much more like a fast food restaurant like McDonald's where you order your food at the counter and pay for it. The person at the counter asks you first before ordering if you want to dine in or take out. Once you order and pay for your food, the person at the counter gives you a number to place at your table where the order is brought to the table once it's done. My issue with Bangkok 96 is whether you dine in or not, they bring your food and drinks inside plastic take out containers in plastic bags which I feel produces way too much unnecessary plastic waste. That's why I give it 4 out of 5 stars. As far as the food goes, it's not bad. I'm vegetarian so they have a lot of vegetarian options.

First time trying recommend by a family member. You order and either sit down they bring the food to your table. or you can take out. Ordered chicken and beef pud Thai, chicken fried rice, spicy crab wontons, hot and sour soup w/ side of spring rolls. Everything was hot and fresh. Best fried rice I've ever had. Pad Thai and would definitely order again good flavor very generous portions.

Very first visit ever, absolutely marvelous 😋 so much great food. We started with a few appetizers Crispy Rolls 5 pcs Ground chicken mixed with bean thread noodles and onions wrapped in rice paper and deep fried. Served with cucumber garlic sauce. Outstanding Wowed 😋 a must try 😀. Spicy Crab Wontons 5 pcs Chili paste cream cheese with crab meat wrapped in wonton skins. Served with sweet & sour sauce. Perfect heat for those who love spicy 🔥. Chicken 🐔 Satay 5 pcs Chicken skewer mixed with a coconut milk curry batter deep fried. Served with peanut sauce and a cucumber sauce. These hit different then any other place OMG so addictive with the Peanut Butter Sauce for dipping 😋. Finally a Big Tom Kha just look at the mega amount of delicious Chicken, only $8 for a quart mega Deal 😁 perfect for sharing. Thanks Ms Nora for taking great care of us. Now gotta go back to try dishes other than appetizers. #bangkok96 @bangkok96 #thaifood #chickensatay #crispyrolls #tomkhasoup #spicywontons #thairestaurant #downriverfriendseat

They've changed the restaurant since I've last visited. It’s a fast food set up now after covid. You can dine in, but is served as a to - go only and deliver to the table. Definitely a different feel, but still good food

Absolutely delicious 😋 definitely somewhere we'll return to visit

This food is ALWAYS delicious, fresh, hot and tasty. Generous portions as well.

Tried Bangkok 96 yesterday for the first time .My brother Kevin suggested I try the chicken pad Thai mild and I absolutely loved it!.Portion is big enough for three meals for sure .Very impressed, and definitely will be back again soon for the same or something different

Ordered drunken Noodles, they were boiled into one big glob and it was hot yet not seasoned at all. Used to be my go to but this is the third time and I won't be going back.

Great option to get Thai food and you get a lot of food. My favorite is the Thai fried rice, so tasty and lots of your choice meat. Fast service.

We enjoyed our lunch here today (Friday during lent) many selections with and without meat. Our group had Jungle BBQ Fish which was a delightfully grilled catfish with 'good Smokey flavor' and tasty rice. My son had medium spice - nice burn, my hubby had 'no spice' which still had tons of flavor. I had Pud Thai with shrimp medium spice - yummy! I had a nice portion for lunch and the container was still full! For an appetizer we had Spicy Crab Wontons. We liked them. They had a nice clean seating area for eating in as well. We'll be back!!

If you want Thai food this is the place to go. The food is amazing no matter what you get my usual is the Lard na or fried rice and it does not disappoint. The service is always quick and the staff are friendly.

So, my wife and I are stuck in Detroit due to the recent IT crisis with the airlines. I have no words. Anyways, we were fortunate to get a hotel room and searched for Asian restaurants in the area to eat for dinner and came across Bangkok 96. The name makes me giggle because of the way restaurants all over Asia name themselves. We walked to the restaurant (10 minute walk) and saw a very simple restaurant. Nothing opulent or fancy. We also noticed that there was no delivery service available. Just carry out or take your carry out orders to their tables inside. You order at the counter and they give you a number and they bring your food in take out containers but you can eat there as well. The environment is organized, not cluttered and clean. It wasn't crowded when we got there around 5:30pm. However as the minutes ticked on by, it was jamming! And we got our food quickly. We ordered the Pad Thai with chicken dish. So good! The right amount of fish sauce and sugar and chicken and noodles. My wife would have liked more bean sprouts. LOL. This is the best Pad Thai I have ever had. Hands down! And judging by the looks and smiles of the people around us, everything there was delicious. I talked with the owner ( sorry, I forget his name) and he was very nice and friendly and thankful for the kind words. Check out this place. You will not be disappointed. Yummy!!!

Excellent food. Having Thai food after sometime and it was great. Tried both fried rices in the menu. Both were good Quick service. Great staff. Looks like after the pandemic they changed as pick up place but also provide option to dine in. They provide food packed in take out boxes and it's upto us whether to dine in or take out. Nothing to complaint except not having the proper dining experience.

I really enjoy my carry out from Bangkok 96! I don't like eating in the restaurant - I don't care for the redesign they did a few years ago. It feels very "diner-esque" and it feels like you're practically sitting on top of the people next to you. No privacy for conversations either. But if you're going the food and only the food, it is fantastic!! Love the spicy crab wonton, and my staple is #10 with peanut curry sauce, spicy! It can't be beat!!

Hello. Pre-Covid this was the best Thai food around as far as I'm concerned. very delicious. Went there recently and was very disappointed. The food was extremely salty and just not good. My wife and I both ate maybe 20% of the food and threw it away on our way out. It went from the best to the worst. I'm shocked that there were people in there eating.

Bangkok 96 has changed their business mode a bit since the pandemic. They were takeout only for a while, but now it's operating more as a counter service restaurant to accommodate those who want to dine in as well as their many takeout customers. I was pleased to find that they still offer a fabulous birthday discount. If you show your ID on your birthday, you can get one entree free with purchase of another entree. We tried the pud Thai and the fried rice. Both were delicious and plentiful. I also ordered a side of peanut sauce and received a generous portion. While this is not the best Thai in the area flavorwise in my opinion, it is very reliable.

The best Thai spot in Michigan, hands down. I've been going here since I was a kid, it is a family favorite. Well worth the price and drive!

I cooked some homemade pad thai and wanted to compare against one of the local Thai restaurants. Chicken Gang Garee - I ordered the medium and it was spicier than I anticipated. Still great though, a good balance of sweet, savory and spicy. Would get again for sure. Chicken Pud Thai - It's overly sweet, bordering on too sweet. The sourness doesn't seem to come from Tamarind - there was no fruity complexity so they probably use a vinegar base. I ordered the mild but there was no kick at all, definitely need to get a medium for an appropriate spice level. I couldn't taste much if any fish sauce. Most likely it's there, just muted against how sweet the dish was. This isn't the best pad thai around. Bangkok 96 isn't the best Thai food I've had, but it's still quite good. The portions they give are also huge - the two dishes lasted me and my wife almost three meals each.

Has been consistently delicious and flavorful for years. Food is made to go although there is indoor searing.

Good spicy Thia food local to Deaborn. Service is good. And you get a lot of food for your money.

Best Thai food in the southern half of Michigan perhaps the whole state of Michigan as a matter fact everything is delicious and presented well

Absolutely in love with this place. The Thai steak is my favorite thing on the menu. Always order it medium rare, medium spice with extra veggies. Delicious. The bbq chicken, fresh rolls, crispy chicken rolls, curries, and pad Thai are also soo flavorful. I've never had a dish that I didnt like. I use to live in Florida and every time I came home to Michigan this is my first stop. If this place ever closed down I would seriously go through all the stages of grief over and over. Also Lisa's yelp review is trash. Bangkok 96 isn't over priced at all!

The fast pick-up for carryout and friendly service are consistent here. If they're busy at first, it may take multiple calls before reaching them, but the food is always worth the effort. Experiment with different levels of spiciness as it significantly alters the flavor. The food itself is delicious and fulfilling, but it's the sauces that truly elevate the experience. This is my number one favorite restaurant in Southeast Michigan.

During the height of the pandemic, I mainly picked up meals from local restaurants, to support local businesses. As the pandemic stretched beyond a year, I've continued to eat locally but also ventured beyond the nearby suburbs a few times a month. I've always wanted to dine here, when I worked locally, but never found the time during my busy lunch breaks. The restaurant is located on Telegraph, just south of Michigan Ave. The restaurant was not opened for dine in, instead it converted this location to temporarily offer take-out. To maintain safety, orders can be picked up from one of two windows. On a week-end afternoon, the parking lot was filled with vehicles, its owners waiting for their orders to be prepared. The menu is extensive. There is a variety of starters including rolls, soups and salads. As well, noodles, seafood, duck and barbecue courses are available as entrées. I was craving Pad Thai, thin rice noodles with beef, egg, green onions, crushed peanuts, in a fragrant lemon-scented sauce. I loved the overall flavors of the dish but thought the beef was a bit overcooked. I also ordered the curry (half) duck, roast duck with pineapples, tomatoes, and green peppers in a sweet and spicy curry sauce. So delicious but the duck was neither meaty nor plentiful. I was hoping for papaya salad or Thai coconut rice but neither were available (most Thai restaurants in the area do not offer them either). There were a number of cashiers at the time of my visit but I was ignored as I waited patiently at the window.

Everything I've ever ordered from Bangkok 96 has been delicious and worth every cent! Service is great.

I came at 6pm on a weekday and it was very busy! The service was quick and efficient. The workers were all nice. I wasn't too hungry so I got fresh rolls which come with a cucumber garlic sauce. They were fantastic- but weren't anything extraordinary. Lettuce, carrots, chicken, cilantro, cucumber, rice paper. The sauce was incredible. My friend got the number 2 curry- it's red curry paste, coconut milk, peppers, chicken and some other things. She said it was very tasty but I didn't try it. I will 100% be back to try some other dishes

My daughter was passing through Dearborn and stopped at Bangkok 96 to get us takeout. It was tasty. We got the tom yum soup, Bangkok 96 fried rice, and the Three's Company. It was flavorful and filled with veggies and also meat, chicken and shrimp. I'd go back if in the area again.

We travel from Brownstown to Dearborn to get this wonderful Thai food. Best around Great portions. Always enough for the next day.

This place is very good. Fried rice is great, pad Thai is great. Price is very fair and service is always friendly. Some places do it better, just not around here!

Pad Thai was amazing-Wontons had a lil more authentic touch than we were use to but still good. Friendly people and the placed looked spotless-had us wishing we tried more off the menu. Ambiance was very nice and inviting. New weekly customers incoming.

No halal but definitely a GEM! Loved eating their stir fried rice with shrimp and seafood options. I have been going here since 2005

Best hot and sour soup ever. Also my favorite TomYum. We used to live closer and this was my go to Thai place for 15 years at least. Now I drive 30 minutes once a week or so just for soup.

Disappointed in this place now. I ordered the Bangkok 96 Fried Rice and a spring roll for carry out. Way overpriced as this was over $20.00! There were like 2 or 3 cashews in the rice too. Won't be going back here.

I was finally able to visit this location after going to the location at the Detroit Shipping Co several times. I stopped in to grab some dinner for me and my husband and we both were very happy that I made this decision. Since we are still dealing with COVID you can only call-in or walk up to do carry out orders. Since I close to the location at the time I just pulled up and ordered and the order taker was very nice and helped me decide what to order as well as customizing my order. I ordered the chicken, shrimp and rice and the bbq chicken with brown noodles both with medium heat. They give you enough food for two people per dish, it is well worth the money which is not expensive. The flavor is everlasting in your mouth and I love that the broccoli is fresh! I see this will forever be my Thai to go place!

I'm a long time customer of Bangkok. I have always enjoyed the food. The last 3 times we have ordered from Bangkok, the quality of the food has dropped off. The food is dry, overcooked and just not good. S

Although people usually rave about the Thai food from this restaurant, I found the food disappointing. I have had better Thai food. I ordered the Pad Thai and it wasn't really that good. I don't know if I feel this way because of all the rave reviews I've heard. Perhaps my expectations are too high.

There's really not much to say about Bankcock 96 that hasn't already been said. They the best. There's no other Thai restaurant that can even compete with them. Their food is absolutely delicious.

Everyone loves this but me I don't get it. Maybe it was the entrees we had. I had seen a family order food that seemed like it wasn't on the menu and looked more exotic than the average dish. The interior is small and cute and of course busy. I will give this place another shot and hopefully my mind and review will change.

Bangkok 96 is located in Detroit Shipping Co. It was among some of the few restaurants that was in there. The food was absolutely amazing. The service was a little slow due to language barrier, but the vibe that this place is giving is amazing. This is a must go to place when visiting.

Delicious food great service very good presentation I would definitely recommend eating there

I'm from California and went here during a business trip. It has high ratings and I had vegetarians with me, so this seemed like it could serve both the veggies and myself (carnivore). Service is good and friendly. Prices are decent. Food was marginal for my taste and for my coworkers. Most items were super salty. I've been to SE Asia, and most of the items here did not resemble my experiences. I suspect it is hard to get authentic ingredients here? We opened with a round of "Fresh Rolls" - vegetarian spring rolls that are not fried. Good. Fresh and large - made for Michiganders. It went down from this highlight. I had Tom ka gai (chicken coconut milk soup). It was thin and salty with few other ingredients than some chicken and the coconut milk. And lots of salt. Ew. I had chicken Satay. I'd expect thin strips of marinated chicken on a stick - lightly bbq'd. What i got was some chunks of chicken lightly breaded and deep fried with a stick in it. There was a tiny flaming brazier, peanut-like (but thin and weird) sauce and a type of fish sauce served with it. The fried chicken was dry and the sauces didn't overcome this. All that said, edible. I had half. I ordered a Larb (type of salad). The salty (salty is a recurring theme here) vinegary bowl of greens was sort of soupy and I didn't have much of it. The other guys had tofu pad thai and veggie pad Thai. The veggie was better than the rest of our dishes. So, I should have given constructive feedback to the restaurant but I decided not to because I'm guessing this works for the local, largely white (my crew is beige and brown) folks here in Michigan. If you are from Cali, especially SF Bay or LA, this is not going to work out for you. Lesson: Michigan is a long ways from Thailand.

This is the best Thai food. You will find in Metro Detroit. The portions are generous, and I love the Thai tea.

Great Thai for the area. Thye take lunch reservations for large groups! The soup at lunch is awesome, they give you free refills if you have room and you like the soup of the day. I do know that have hot an sour soup at lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

What the heck happened here? The nice ladies in their cultural garb are gone. The decor is gone. The Thai music is silenced. The aquarium is gone. The seating has been changed to resemble a crappy public school lunchroom complete with wobbly furniture. The plates and silverware are gone. The servers are gone. This has become a stark, plain looking cafeteria with only a carry out counter for dining. The food isn't what it once was either. Who are you and what have you done to my favorite area Thai restaurant?

Bangkok 96 is the best. During a recent ice storm many businesses lost power for several days. Instead of waiting for food to spoil the owner quickly set up an outdoor buffet and served free lunches to all of those without power. This owner has gone over and beyond always giving back to her community.

Very consistent. Excellent food. Several gluten free options. This is a carry out restaurant that offers tables to eat at. There is not servers but the staff keeps everything clean and well maintained.

Love love love this place from the 1st sight, 1st smell, 1st taste. Always a big fan. I like how the portions are big enough(for me) for Seconds and you can eat good for under $20. I like that there are choices from noodles or rice, or extra veggies! Keto friendly and any other diet friendly. At the time of this post take out was only available due to covid but I can't wait to sit and enjoy the ambiance. Keep yelping my friends!

Great food has been for the last 10 years. I've been going here. I would recommend this for Thai food anytime

It's way over hyped... I think because there isn't much Thai competition in Dearborn area, they are busier and reviewed better than they should be. They are not terrible but they are not great... they are good.

I don't know how I forgot to review this place after I've eaten here or gotten take out at least 30-40 times. The portions are probably the craziest I've seen for Thai food. I can literally eat two meals off of one order. Everything is good. Literally everything I've tried is good. I would get takeout from here all the time when working nearby. Haven't been back as much lately because of WFH since COVID. But when opportunity arises, I still pickup from here.

They have the best Thai food in the area by far. The Pad Thai is some of the best I've ever had and their Bangkok 96 fried rice is amazing. I'm very disappointed in the lack of communication they've provided with regards to reopening their dining room. They don't keep their website updated and their social media presence is poor. A large percentage of their lunch customers are Ford corporate employees and they are all working from home until 2022. I'm guessing that's why they are in no rush to reopen the dining room. For now I'll continue to get takeout, but it just isn't the same.

Absolutely amazing food! I always get the gang gai with chicken mild, and the hot and sour soup. Never disappoints!

I have been to Bangkok 96 a handful of times over the past 5 years, and I adore it! The interior has remained consistent over the years. I went in for lunch time, meaning I got to enjoy their sweet and sour soup. I would also recommend getting the thai iced tea, as it is so amazingly sweet & refreshingly original, a very sweet chai taste. I personally did not enjoy the beef pad thai, but the waitress did mention that chicken was the most popular. So that was my fault. Overall, the food was clean, delicious, and authentic. The food is seasoned and spiced to perfection. They're also consistent with their food quality and presentation, which makes bringing guests to this establishment that much more appealing, as it's always a great experience.

F1 rice is really good and the noodles also can't go wrong with any dish. Wish they opened Sunday's.

I've been here a million times and they really never miss. I do think sometimes the dishes taste better than other days, but even on an off day 10/10. I've tried many places and nothing ever compares. They deserved this review a lot sooner. My go to dishes: Pad See Ew and Gang Garee.