Malai Kitchen

Southeast Asian restaurant · Fort Worth

Malai Kitchen

Southeast Asian restaurant · Fort Worth

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5289 Monahans Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109

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Southeast Asian cuisine, drunken noodles, curry, and pad Thai  

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+1 682 707 3959
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Jake Royer

Google
Service was great! I have to say the food was pretty good too! We ordered quite a bit but didn’t get photos of everything. The roti was great! Wish it was 2 for $5 rather than just one for that size but oh well. The drunken noodles were very good! Heavy on the garlic so if that’s your thing then this is great for you. The curry and rice noodles were a great order as well and definitely took some home for later. Got a mango sticky rice for dessert and that was absolutely delectable. Great overall experience. I do recommend trying a mocktail as well from this location. Again I wish I got more photos because almost everything was aesthetically pleasing and worth the photo.

Vijay Shankar Balaji

Google
Tucked within one of Fort Worth’s most upscale shopping districts lies this Thai place that immediately draws you in with its inviting ambiance and warm, attentive service. While the culinary experience was largely enjoyable, a few subtle flaws held it back from being exceptional. The Panang curry, though flavorful, leaned more toward sweetness than the balance of sweet and spicy & the tofu was slightly overcooked. Similarly, the chicken satay arrived a touch too charred, affecting its otherwise pleasant taste. That said, the dishes still reflected quality and care, and while I’ve had more refined versions of these elsewhere, this place still holds its own with grace. The portion sizes were on the modest side, but the overall experience is a solid 4 out of 5. I would gladly recommend it to those seeking Thai meal in an elegant setting with great service.

Kaylee F

Google
We have been 2x and both were delicious. The food tastes like it was made fresh. My favorite appetizer has been the meatballs (more like meat flats). Every single rice and pasta dish has been amazing. The service is both times was kind and attentive. I love that they have a baby menu. I got my 6 month old some avocado slices 🥑 Definitely one of my favorite spots. It's affordable too. My husband and I went during happy hour. We got an appetizer, 2 adult beverages and 2 meals for $55 including tip. It was a little bit more when we went for dinner. Our meals ranged from $17-$20 each.

Brenda Jackson

Google
I ordered beef Vietnamese noodle soup from Uber eats so I cannot speak on the atmosphere. The food came hot and packaged very well. Portion was a good size. I felt I got a lot of food for a small order. Pho tasted great! Will definitely order again.

Sandy Yang

Google
The service was great, and our waitress was very attentive. However my dish turned out too be very salty to begin with, however they offered to make it less salty which the flavor was not there. However overall, I appreciate they try to accommodate.

PangNhia Burke

Google
If you love fusion with a twist, Malai Kitchen at The Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth is a must-visit! This Thai and Vietnamese fusion restaurant really surprised us—in the best way. Hubby and I stopped in on a whim, and now it’s officially on our favorites list. We both tried their specialty dishes and they did not disappoint. I ordered the Red Curry Icelandic Cod—oven-roasted cod smothered in scratch-made red curry sauce over wok-seared veggies and jasmine rice. It was packed with flavor, and the cod was so soft it flaked apart with every bite. Chef’s kiss. Hubby had the Peanut-Encrusted Ruby Trout —a 10 oz filet topped with lemon-tomato coconut sauce, served with green curry rice and a citrus street salad. He absolutely loved every bite. Our server Meagan was amazing—super sweet and attentive. She even brought out a complimentary starter of sticky rice with an eggplant dipping sauce (like their version of “bread service”) and y’all, you just have to try it. It’s sooooo good. I also grabbed a Thai tea—perfectly made, not too sweet, just right. And since you know I couldn’t leave without dessert, we took home their Coconut Cream Pie—a scratch-made pie with a coconut macaroon crust, coconut custard, fresh meringue, tamarind-caramel drizzle, and topped with house-made coconut gelato and sliced mango. When I say this dessert is straight fire, I mean it. We’ll definitely be back to try some more food!

Swetha Mohanakrishnan

Google
Food was great but the service was a little slow/messes up, it was a busy time that we visited. But everything we ordered were delicious. I ordered a Burmese tea leaves salad which is my favorite. Drinks were great too. There were some complimentary rice dishes.

Brittney I.

Google
A Memorable Night at Malai! We recently celebrated a friend’s birthday at Malai, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The food was phenomenal—every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. I had the chicken pad see ew, others in our group raved about the pad Thai, wings, and spring rolls. One standout was the peanut-crusted trout absolutely delicious. We also loved the variety of mocktails—refreshing, creative, and a great complement to the meal. The atmosphere was warm, stylish, and lively, making it a perfect spot for a celebration. Dessert was the perfect ending. I had the banana pot de crème—light, creamy, and not overly sweet. Others at the table had the tiramisu and a mango sticky rice pudding-inspired dish, and all were hits. A special shoutout to our server, Dawson, who was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and handled our fun but rambunctious group with grace and good humor. Highly recommend Malai for anyone looking for incredible food, great vibes, and top-tier service!

Johnathan K.

Yelp
Love this place! The trout is my favorite. Service, food and atmosphere is always fantastic. If you are looking for a healthy absolutely tasty place, this is it!
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Erika M.

Yelp
Each dish is its on explosion of flavors and aromas. You have to try for yourself to find your favorite! Flavors are more authentic and not your traditional Americanized Thai food so be prepared to really taste the spices and ingredients. Great service and ambience. Good portion sizes and great prices. Parking can be challenging at times due to the location but worth everything including the parking structure is only a short distance walk away.
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Keke K.

Yelp
I went to Malai Thai for dinner recently, and honestly, it was a big letdown. I started with the Thai chicken wings (bone-in), and I was actually surprised by how much I liked them. I'm usually not a big fan of bone-in wings, but the flavor was super authentic. Definitely a nice way to kick off the meal. For my main, I got the Pad See Ew with chicken, and this was a huge disappointment. The noodles were completely burnt. I could smell it and taste it right away. I mentioned it to the server who offered to replace it for us but I reused. I couldn't believe something that burnt even made it to the table. Definitely not what I expected. I also got the pineapple fried rice, and this one was just okay. It was slightly overcooked and had a faint burnt taste again, but it wasn't nearly as bad as the Pad See Ew. It was still decent enough to eat, but nothing special. The seared scallops with noodles were fine. Nothing amazing, but not bad either. The real star of the night was the peanut-encrusted ruby trout, hands down my favorite dish. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the sauce it came with, kind of a coconutty tomato lime sauce, was really good. Even the rice was served with this green sauce that I really enjoyed. At the end, they served sticky rice, which was fine, pretty standard, nothing to rave about. Overall, I went in expecting a lot more from this place. Some dishes were decent, but the burnt food was unacceptable. I didn't order anything else after that just because of how off-putting the burnt dish was. Otherwise, I would have gotten dessert, which I was really craving, but I ended up skipping it and getting something else down the street instead.
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Rupa N.

Yelp
My experience at Malai has been a journey of discovering what works best for my taste. While my first visit didn't leave me particularly impressed, I've since learned to focus on the dishes I enjoy, and it has made all the difference. Whenever I go to Malai now, I stick to my favorites: the Thai iced tea, spicy edamame with extra spice on the side, and tofu Pad Thai with spice level 3 and no bean sprouts. These are consistently delicious and keep me coming back. During my initial visit, I branched out and tried a few other items--a different appetizer, a noodle dish, an alcoholic beverage, and a curry--that I wouldn't typically order at a Thai restaurant. While they weren't quite to my liking, I appreciate the variety Malai offers for those with different tastes. Overall, I've found that sticking to the dishes I love has made my visits to Malai a great experience. If you're new to the restaurant, I'd recommend trying a few things to find what works best for you!
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Garnie B.

Yelp
Happen to be in the clear fork area, and decided to go for for this place. I haven't been here before, so this was the first time, and it did not disappoint There's plenty of seating within the establishment, and the waiters were very professional, and knowledgeable about the menu. We decided to go with the daily special and a couple of appetizers. Overall, we had a great experience and we highly recommend this place. The management team did just roam around asking if everything was okay, and of course we had to say everything was wonderful Easy to find in the clearfork shopping area, parking may be a little bit of a challenge, but thank goodness it's really close to the entrance of the parking garage and the central location Would I recommend this place, absolutely highly recommend it
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Monie H.

Yelp
I scooped the hubby and headed here for a Saturday brunch. This restaurant has a special brunch menu and offers their lunch menu from 11am-3pm. Being a ravenous "brunchaholic," I ordered the Thai Eggs Benedict from the brunch menu and the hubbs had the Vietnamens soup with beef broth and a poached egg. We also got a Thai iced coffee with coconut milk, sans the simple syrup, and a bloody mary. Guests are started off with complimentary sticky rice in banana leaf with a side of spicy eggplant sauce. What a lovely and delicious surprise! Both meals were awesome. The shrimp on the benedict were tender and well-seaonsed, the biscuits were good {not the best, but good}, and the cheesy rice grits were a perfect side. The pho broth was well balanced, not salty, and loaded with noodles that were obviously house-made. Both dishes also had perfectly poached eggs. We enjoyed the Thai iced coffee, but felt that the bloody mary had way too much salt in the mix. Our server (forgot her name) was delightful. She was energetic, super sweet, and checked on us appropriatlely. OMGoodness! I almost forgot to mention the exquisite coconut cream pie I had for dessert. Wowzers -- it was amazing and topped off with house-made gelato. This dessert is plenty enough for two. Of course, you don't have to worry about parking here since there is a free parking tower in this shopping and restaurant center. There's simply no reason to not check this restaurant out. Their brunch menu has some other items I need to check out, but so does their lunch and dinner menu. See you there!
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Jessica A.

Yelp
Malai is a fun place to visit with an array of great Thai options. I appreciate that the restaurant itself is casual enough to wear jeans, but has the service, presentation, and taste of somewhere fancier. Make sure to take a look at the wine list; it does not disappoint!
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Kodak B.

Yelp
Solid Thai restaurant, never fails and always consistent with thier menu and food taste. You can go for a nice dinner date or be a casual lunch spot. Been here a few times already and every time they never disappoint. The service is quick and very attentive. Panag curry 3.5/5 Green curry 5/5 Spicy basil chicken 4/5
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Chanel B.

Yelp
OMG the flat noodles are amazing. I have visited here a few times but now I don't eat meat not sure what they would have to offer. But if you eat meat check my pics and order order order.
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Jim B.

Yelp
Another great meal at Malai. Love the "team service" concept here. All ladies tonight and every one of them delightful. We had: - Jungle Curry with Chicken - Panang Curry with Chicken - Chiang Green Curry Bowl with Shrimp - Shrimp Spring Rolls Thanks Malai Kitchen for another great meal.
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Natalie T.

Yelp
We are so lucky to have Malai just down the road from us-- it's always a solid choice for dinner and we dine here often. ANYTIME my Mom is visiting, it's a no brainer that this is her preferred dining option upon arrival... she's a tough act to please and Malai has never disappointed in fulfilling on their excellent food and service. The bar, main dining, and closed in patio seating are all fantastic seating options. I will say that Malai keeps the AC blasting so bring a light jacket or shawl if you tend to be cold. The hostesses are always so kind regardless if you're visiting for dine in or picking up an online order. You'll always see a manager of some sort leading the staff at the kitchen window... fun to watch and even more fun to watch all the different dishes come out of the open kitchen. Our personal favorite appetizers are Shrimp Spring Rolls, Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers, Edamame (they sprinkle a nice seasoning on top), and the Vietnamese "Meatballs". The papaya salad is THE perfect fish for a warm summer lunch or dinner-- I usually pair it with some shrimp. For entrees we recommend Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Spicy Basil Chicken, Vermicelli Salad with Lemongrass Chicken, and last but not least, the Yellow Curry Bowl with Chicken. (I warned you that we frequent this restaurant ) Don't sleep on the fried rice, it has excellent flavor and is so light but so dang delicious... order the simple side of it for $5. Thank me later! Please note that THE ONLY reason I docked one star is due to them not having an online platform to make reservations (you have to call), if I could dock it half a star for that, I would. Enjoy!!!!
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Sarah M.

Yelp
I have ordered Malai Kitchen to go -twice now in 5 weeks. Both times the food quality was terrible. I used to adore this place, so have no idea what has happened; but the food has gone straight downhill. The first time I ordered the Thai Coconut Chicken soup, size large, and it came as thin, tasteless and watery as dish-colored water, was not thick, not creamy, had no spice or taste of coconut. In fact, it was utterly tasteless with almost no chicken or veggies in it at all. That used to be one of my favorite soups and dishes to order from there. I also ordered the Vietnamese Beef Noodle soup, size large. The broth was utterly tasteless- like brown dirty water. It did not taste of any salt or any spice, or seasoning, and they forgot the beef! That was another go-to soup of mine I used to adore at Malai Kitchen. No more. Then just a few nights ago I decided to risk it again. I ordered the Thai Coconut Curry Chicken soup-sized large, spice level 4. It was even worse than the time before. There was no thickness or coconut taste to the broth. And it definitely could not be called rich! It was like dull, off-white and utterly tasteless dishwater with literally zero chicken and maybe two overripe cherry tomatoes in it. It was downright disgusting. I threw it all out! I also ordered the cucumber salad. All the veggies were super old and super soggy and just sad- absolutely nothing was fresh or remotely crunchy, and it was so sweet to the taste you would think you could get diabetes. There was no sign of the vinegar or spices that used to make this side salad a fave of mine. Lastly, I ordered the Chaing Mai Noodles with shrimp (Kao Soi) - level 4. It's supposed to come in a tasty green curry coriander sauce that has a zing! Here again, it was light green and watery dishwater "sauce" with zero spice or taste. Even the shrimp were tasteless, though at least they weren't fishy. The noodles were overcooked and lifeless. And I threw it right out, as well. The whole to go dinner ended up in the trash. What a massive disappointment and waste of $50+! I can not warn people against going here more! This used to be one of my top favorite DFW spots. Now it has gone to the dogs. The food is not fresh, tasteless, and anemic. And Malai Kitchen is not cheap- it's definitely on the pricey side. I strongly recommend you take your hard-earned money and try any other restaurant in the metroplex, as you will definitely have a tastier, more satisfying meal any other place you can go! Talk about a shameful and heartbreaking ruin of a formerly favorite restaurant of mine. I will not be giving this place another chance no matter what.
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Haley B.

Yelp
We've ordered takeout from here a couple times, and it seems to be hit or miss. The first time, it was great! The second time, not so much. Our food wasn't as flavorful and our order was also wrong. For the price, we will probably try a different location next time.

TC

Yelp
In restaurant service is good. But I ordered delivery and they literally did not read the ticket at all and gave me two wrong orders. I needed a vegetarian plate and it had chicken all throughout of it so you couldn't pick it out to eat. The delivery service would not redo the order for pick up. The restaurant Didn't have any better options either. We are in the hospital district side of FW and cannot come to the actual restaurant to pick up the order so it was just very inconvenient. There were no hard substitutions on the order at all but they did what they wanted.
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Jennifer B.

Yelp
Fresh, flagrant and ready to enjoy! We happened upon this place while doing some light shopping at Clearfork and so glad we stopped in. The wait was short even though it was a busy Friday evening. We started our dinner with the spicy beef samosa and it came out piping hot, crispy and oh so good. (Sorry no pic, I was too excited) For entrees, my beau with the pineapple fried rice and added shrimp for a protein. I went with chiang mai curry noodles with shrimp. Again it was all so delicious and full of flavor. We will definitely stop in again.
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Garry H.

Yelp
Thanks to my fellow Yelpers, I had this placed bookmarked. It's in a very nice shopping area in southwest Fort Worth I didn't even know existed. Since it was our first visit, we asked for suggestions. The visit started with a free appetizer of sticky rice with an interesting sauce. Glenda didn't care for it, but I liked it, which means I got all of it! Glenda raved about her Bangkok Fried Rice. My shrimp Pad Thai was absolutely the best I have ever had. My compliments to the kitchen. It's amazing how the same dish can taste so much better in one restaurant versus another.If you are a fan of Thai food, MALAI is a must. As Guy says, GO!
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Mio H.

Yelp
Food was good. The presentation was excellent. The place is super cute and the service was great. They have lots of vegan options.
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Erica W.

Yelp
Came here on a Saturday evening. It's located in such a beautiful area of Fort Worth, surrounded by so many other shops and restaurants. But the wait was about 20 minutes for 2 people. We were able to sit at the bar and have drinks while we waited. Customer service was great. Ambiance is great. Food is great. If I lived in the area, I'd be here (and in this area in general) quite often.
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Dominique R.

Yelp
I truly love spicy food - Malai Kitchen was truly a 5 star experience. I had just moved to Clearfork and was craving Thai food. We sat in the enclosed patio and our waitress was excellent. Food was delicious! Everything came out quickly and perfect. As we waited for our dishes, the waitress brought the version of bread which was banana wrapped sticky rice. It was good- I didn't eat much of it because I wanted to save my appetite for the main dishes. We ordered the Samosas and seared ahi tuna spring rolls for starters. I was afraid the spring rolls would be greasy, but they were not. Each roll was filled with greens and delicious tuna. The Samosas were great- they were evenly filled and came with a few sauces. We ordered the green curry, panang curry and drunken noodles. Everything was delicious and portions were abundant. The food was elevated and tasty. Coming from California- where Thai food restaurants are on every corner- this reminded me of an upscale Thai spot.

Lillian S.

Yelp
The food and service was just incredible! These people know what they are doing! The atmosphere was so great!
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Kimberly W.

Yelp
Malai Kitchen is an excellent Thai & Vietnamese restaurant in Clearfork. They accept reservations, but I find that I've rarely needed them. The food is EXCELLENT! I've yet to order anything I didn't like. The dining room is lovely and they also have a closed in patio (the windows open). I will continue to return.
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Cynthia E.

Yelp
Love the food. Our server tonite was Liam just a delight! The hostess and manager must have been very busy as we didn't get the usual friendly greeting it was all business. But Liam was just so helpful and patient with our table of 7 from the start. He was extremely knowledgeable about the food and very attentive. Thank you Liam!
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Michael H.

Yelp
Food was good I believe the Southlake location need little better wait staff I want to go try that one in Fort Worth supposedly it's newer and more upbeat. I'll re-read it once I go to the other.
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Grace H.

Yelp
I have to say, that the food was amazing. We had about 6 entrees and here are the best dishes that we had. The basil chicken was fantastic, the flavor was great. We also had the lamb curry which had a lot of flavor and was not spicy at all. It seems like you can't go wrong, and you really can't. We'll definitely be back

Heather J.

Yelp
First of all, the manager, Grace, was so pleasant, welcoming, & happy to see that our gathering for a birthday was taken care of so efficiently. She is incredibly friendly & I enjoyed talking with her. We had a wonderful waitress which I am sincerely sorry to not have remembered her name. She waited on our table on 2/28 on the patio. She was so on top of everything from being friendly, helpful, kind, drinks served and refilled, food served hot and so delicious, & then the incredible desserts that were encouraged & topped off the evening! Thank you for making it such a memorable time. I will be back to experience other tasty menu items! Heather Johnson
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Doug R.

Yelp
The food and service here are always great. The curries are made fresh daily. The menu is very large, ranging from appetizers to rice & noodle dishes to curries to desserts. The cocktail, wine & beer selections are nice also. They don't take reservations, so show up early.

Justin C.

Yelp
I honestly don't know how the reviews are so high, the food was subpar to just about every other Asian restaurant in the city. i ordered a Pad Thai, and it was basically half bean sprouts. It was genuinely disgusting. My wife got the pineapple fried rice and left 3/4ths of it. The appetizers were among the smallest portions I've ever seen. for $10 you get 4 imperial rolls about the size of a pinky. Do not recommend.
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Jasmine V.

Yelp
This is my favorite place to get drunken noodles! The dishes here are your classic Thai dishes, but they do great on fusion. Recommendations: Lemongrass mussel Vietnamese BBQ pork ribs Red curry Icelandic cod Drunken noodles Skip: Mee Krob Drinks: Bourbon smash Saigon spritz (Between the two I loved the bourbon) The Vietnamese bbq pork is tender! It hits all the flavors, slightly sweet, soy, and smoky. However , papaya salad isn't traditional. Great dish though! The Red curry cod is a great twist from original red curry. Flavors are there, the fish makes it taste lighter than the usual proteins used. The drunken noodles here have a certain char or smokiness to it. Lots of aromatics and spice to this dish. I always get this dish when I come.

Liz L.

Yelp
Love this restaurant! Some of my favs are the pad Thai, lemongrass vermicelli salad, and spring rolls!

Tracy L.

Yelp
First time so we're taste testing. Started with a wonderful Red wine from Spain....loved. My husband had a Pilsner brewed in house....he enjoyed it. The complimentary sticky rice with eggplant peanut sauce for dipping. What a cool experience! Next we tried the sampler of four different varieties of tastes, totally recommend. We shared drunken noodles w beef and the beef was so tender and delicious. Then we shared the poached sea bass OMG! This sea bass was fabulous it had such good texture and was poached to perfection...no soggy fish here! Atmosphere was beautifully decorated, nice background music so we could still have a conversation. This is a must go to! We will definitely be back.

Dan B.

Yelp
Pad Kee Mow was excellent. My red curry was perhaps the best I have had, and I have tried red curry all over Fort Worth. Will definitely return though the price is high.
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Katrice S.

Yelp
We did a little clearfork food tour today stopping at several restaurants for appetizers. There is no chance I'd ever visit this area and not stop in to get my crab dip and Vietnamese meatballs to go. I'm always happy to see a smiling face. Jess was our bartender. She had a beautiful smile and amazing personality. I'm a whisky lover and we did a lil whisky chat and I found something superb to add to My collection. Love that they keep quality staff in front of their customers.
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Seung L.

Yelp
It's the first time visiting the Malai Kitchen and I can only give it three stars. It is very nice and clean and open restaurant. I went with my roommate and we were served by the bartender. He was nice but he did forget to put in the appetizer that my roommate ordered. I ordered spicy drunken noodles but it was not spicy. My roommate ordered spicy yellow curry bowl and it was not spicy. It also had cherry tomatoes in it so it was extra sweet. Friendly service and good price.
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Grace A.

Yelp
I came for a turnaround trip with my mom for some business and I decided to take mom with me. She felt like some Asian food so I went to look for a Thai restaurant in the area. I found this gem at the Clearfork Shops. I loved walking up to this place. The signage was bright and it had a cool aesthetic. As you walk in, I felt like I was in a restaurant in an all-inclusive resort. It was beautiful. We got seated in the enclosed patio and was greeted immediately by our server, Charisma. She was amazing! She replenished my drink before I was about to finish it. Food was amazing! And it came out fast. As you can see from the pictures, we ordered the shrimp pad Thai, iron pot green curry, and the mango sticky rice smash. Coming from LA where Thai food is abundant and delicious, this place reminded me of those elevated Thai spots in LA. I think I found my Thai food spot in Fort Worth!
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Jordan W.

Yelp
A perfect spot for a nice happy hour in Clearfork. We stopped in on a Friday night with friends and enjoyed cocktails in their beautiful atrium. The Hanoi Highballs hit the spot, alongside fresh Vietnamese and Thai eats, with the gingery cucumber salad and spicy edamame being standouts.
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Deb L.

Yelp
Decided to do something different with our kids tonight and ordered a bunch of starters. Everything was outstanding and we had a waiter in training who was doing great!
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Jeremy W.

Yelp
Easily one of my favorite restaurants to eat when I go to ClearFork. So many options in this area but it's SO hard not to go to this place. From the ambience, food and service is the very best of the best. I absolutely love the Jungle Curry hot pot and my wife always gets the pork ribs. Both are amazing. They brew their own beer and all have been super good and have cool twist in them to make them that make them very unique. The Thai PA being my favorite! The Thai PA IS brewed lemongrass, ginger, galangal, kaffir lime, cilantro, turmeric, coriander and five different american hops! Pretty wild lineup for a traditional IPA but it came out amazing!
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Michael M.

Yelp
Everything is always delicious! I've been coming for years, and hands down my favorite Thai restaurant in metroplex! The wait staff is outstanding!! And the restaurant is an attractive space as well! Shout outs to Nick Dawson and Ian!
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Kaitlin W.

Yelp
Two words...DRUNKEN NOODLES! That's all you really need to know, but I'll also mention the sugar cane juice (my server recommended it with a shot of spiced rum; mixed perfectly) and the service was wonderful! I enjoyed sitting on the enclosed patio and I'll definitely be coming back when it's warm enough for the windows to be opened up.
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Suzanne C.

Yelp
This is one of my favorite places. The food is amazing. Always fresh made to order. The staff makes you feel so welcome. I love the sticky rice wrapped in a banana leaf you get every time you sit down. I really enjoy their house made beers. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Inviting and relaxing. Try the drunken noodles or the coconut curry soup. The meatball appetizer is great as well. If you ever have room try the coconut pie for a new and delicious twist
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VeeJay C.

Yelp
MALAI filled me with MALAIse. I would have given it a 1 but it did feed my family despite some dishes being borderline inedible. Those who say this place is "fresh and fragrant" aren't lying. Several of our dishes felt like they would be more at home at Bath & Body Works than they would on someone's dinner table. "Fragrant" is an understatement as many of our dishes were overwhelmingly floral and dastardly under seasoned. Kids Chicken Fried Rice - probably the best thing we ordered Ribs - second best thing. Probably would have been better but mine were very burnt on the bottom, but at least they were seasoned. The accompanying rice noodles were an interesting contrast and while also strong with floral overtones were generally tolerable. Thai Coconut Soup - yikes. This soup is meant to be sweet and savory, uplifted gently by natural floral aromatics of fresh lemon grass. THIS soup was neither sweet NOR savory and tasted like warm water with lemongrass diffuser oil dumped into it. I had to add fish sauce and soy sauce at home to make it palatable and I only did that bc a small bowl was $10. $10!!!! I guess all those essential oils really jack up the price... Kao Soi - Same story. Under seasoned and overly floral. I really don't know what they are going for here but I am not a fan. I'm actually really confused why it's rated so high on Yelp! I hope this review can serve to help others avoid what was not a cheap dinner, but also just wasn't satisfying.
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Dave G.

Yelp
Wow, Malai was truly a 5* experience all around. We've sat inside and outside; the outside seating is covered. Inside can be a little loud but all good it's a very popular restaurant for a reason! Service on each occasion has been fantastic, attentive and professional! Food. The start of the show. Started off with a Vietnamese iced coffee. So good! With condensed milk. Had the Laksa Lemak Curry with Shrimp, Noodles, coconut broth. Their Panang with tenderloin was delicious. Drunken Noodles are some of the best I've ever had. Great wok char flavor and nicely saucy. Lamb shank... the Massaman curry is out of this world good. Highly recommended for fantastic Thai.

S D.

Yelp
We're now regulars. We always have the Thai coconut soup and wings. Today we tried the whole fried Branzino and it was outstanding. The weekend brunch menu is fantastic...eggs Benedict to die for! We've never been disappointed with the quality and always find the service to be above and beyond expectations! Our favorite spot is a booth at the back where the ambiance is best.

Bethany V.

Yelp
After being a loyal customer and ordering 2 to 3 times a month for pick up, last night we had a problem with our order. I called today to discuss the fact that one of our dishes was made completely incorrectly without any sauce on it at all-- what is pad Thai without the sauce, just bare noodles? At first when I called they were trying to offer me a replacement which I said I could get another day. I said I'm happy to just take a discount code for the next time we order because we typically love all the food we get and this was the first time that this had happened. We simply called to see what they would do to make it right. After being on hold for a while a gentleman came to the phone and said that the OWNER he would not replace the order, but offered us two dollars off our next meal. We find this extremely disappointing. At this point I'm not sure we'll ever order from them again simply from the perspective that they did not correctly complete an order for which we paid full price. Since it was a to go order there was no way to return back to the store to get them to replace it without taking another 45 minutes out of our evening on a Saturday night. If this is the way this OWNER runs his restaurant I want nothing to do with it. Good customer service is on the decline. Just beware if your order is not right they're not going do anything to help you out. Bad business for sure! You've lost a loyal customer..... too many other restaurants I can order from in this declining economy.
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Ishara F.

Yelp
Madison was our waitress and she was so sweet! I am not a fan of fusion restaurants but I really enjoyed the food that I had here. They give you some rice with some type of dipping sauce and it is very unique to have their own type of "bread and butter" while we pick our appetizers, main dishes and drinks. We asked to make or food extra spicy and they actually made it spicy. Extremely good flavor in the shrimp Pad Thai. The cocktails were pretty nice here. Definitely try this place out. There is free parking in the parking garages nearby which was really surprising to me since it is in a shopping complex with luxury stores.
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Steve H.

Yelp
Very good Asian restaurant featuring cool drinks made with fresh squeezed sugar cane. Off the beaten path and parking is a cumbersome process. We had no foreknowledge of this restaurant in since we aren't often in this part of town. We were in the mood for Asian food and it was within several minutes of our destination, so we made a detour. Getting there is a little bit of a process. It's not on what I would call a main road but it is fairly near to some main roads. It is in a shopping center with oodles of shops and restaurants. So, if you make it here, there appears to be plenty to do as far as shopping and eating. We looked for parking (a fools errand) and discovered that, unless you are lucky enough to win the lottery, you may as well just park in the free parking garage, which is central to most of the shops. We went on a Saturday, at lunchtime so there was an abundance of traffic. I suspect on a Friday or Saturday night it would be even busier so if you have kids, especially small ones, you'll want to be super careful with them because of all that traffic. The parking garage is probably the main source of the issue. Plenty of people coming and going and much of the foot traffic is right at the entrance/exit. We finally made it to the restaurant, and we were seated immediately. Cool water and glasses were brought to our table which we appreciated very much due to the unseasonably hot Texas Sun. My wife ordered some sort of margarita and it was prepared with fresh squeezed cane juice. Kind of an interesting thing. I tasted the margarita and I thought it was very good. I ordered one of the craft beers and it was very good also. They brought to the table what was their version of bread. It was a about 2 ounces of banana wrapped sticky rice. We tried it and it was fine, but we thought it was a little much. The sauce that came with it wasn't that great, and it was just some more carbs, really. Everything on the menu sounded good enough to eat, so we decided we were going to try a few different things. We first ordered the Seared Ahi Tuna Spring Rolls and Spicy Beef Samosas. The spring rolls were filled with delicious greens and even more delicious tuna, and were accompanied by a couple of sauces. I was a little concerned that the spring rolls would be greasy, but they were not. They were absolutely perfect. The samosas came piping hot, and they were good, but not great. They lacked flavor I thought. Just saying, if they have "spicy" in the name.... They came with a yogurt-based sauce I thought was really good. My wife ordered the North Atlantic Arctic Char, and I ordered a Bangkok Street Rice. I also ordered a small bowl of Thai Lemongrass Soup with Shrimp, which arrived before the entrees. I asked the waiter to make the lemongrass soup spicy and it was. I've had lemongrass soup before that tasted like eating rice with lemonade. This soup was well balanced, spicy, and I will definitely eat this again. The wait staff were efficient, willing to describe menu items, and friendly. The star of the show was the arctic char my wife ordered. It was beautifully done on a bed of snow, peas, celery, and onions with a wonderful sauce. The fish was perfectly done, and it was very very good. The Bangkok Street rice I ordered was OK but I thought it could have been better. It had a very mild coconut flavor to it but there were no real prominent spices. I would've preferred it to be a little spicy or a little lemony or a little more coconutty. All in all, I would say, this restaurant is worth driving to, even if it's not directly on the way. The portions were plentiful, the food was really very good, overall, and the pricing was reasonable.
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Idris A.

Yelp
Great place especially for lunch. The lunch specials will leave you full and happy. Dinner is great too, just not the same price of course. The servers are very nice and personable. You can tell that went into the training. Food is delicious or else I wouldn't tell you to come here. The drunk noodles can't be beat and you'll have fun in the atmosphere. Check it out if you're in the area and want a winner!
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Michael G.

Yelp
The service and food is always amazing here. We eat here about every two months. The muscles are fabulous. The place can be loud but it's just conversation roar.
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Tonya K.

Yelp
Love the consistency of Melai with the friendly and warm staff, fresh and super tasty options, and relaxing atmosphere. Food is perfectly seasoned with nice sized portions. Vietnamese meatballs are an app highlight and have fantastic favor and are perfectly moist. The Chiang Mai Noodles with shrimp is delicious comfort. A Fort Worth foodie highlight!