Mei Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar

My sister and I finally visited Mei Thai, and while the food (barbeque pork, Shrimp Palabok and Pinakbet) was really good, the service left much to be desired. It became clear over the course of the hour we were there that our server was far more attentive and friendly to other customers (who were not Filipino). When we arrived (2:35 pm on Saturday), the server had 2 tables (including ours). Her first interaction with us was warm and friendly, but when we had some questions about the menu and ingredients, she had to go back to the kitchen for answers. After that, her attitude changed, and she basically ignored us afterwards. When we were ready to order, we had to call her over. While we were waiting for our food, another family came in and received noticeably more attention. She took their order and never once acknowledged us or asked if we need anything. Their drinks and sushi were brought out quickly, while we continued to wait for our meals. Any time we needed a refill, or needed anything else (rice, serving spoon, to go boxes, order dessert), we had to look for our server. The gentleman that brought our meals to us was very friendly and was more attentive than our own server. He was the one that refilled our water and tea, brought us a serving spoon and got us to go boxes; he is the one that deserves the tip. When my sister needed another refill, another young lady was the one to get her some more tea (again, our server never came back to the table to ask if we needed anything, but she asked both of her other tables if they were ok or if they need anything). Literally, when my sister got up to go to the restroom, she told our server that we wanted to order something else. Do you think the server came to the table? Nope! When my sister got back to the table, again, we had to call out to her. When she came back to give us the bill, she cleared some of the plates away, we asked for another to go container for the rice, and she asked us if we wanted a bag. We said yes; she came back with a container for the rice, picked up the bowl of rice, dumped it into the container and set it down on the table without closing the box, set the empty bowl down on the other side of the table and basically tossed the plastic bag on the table by the empty rice bowl. As she was walking away with our bill and credit card, she asked the table behind us if they needed more Sprite. She immediately went to get their Sprite and came right back (still holding the dishes from our table and our bill). The same young lady that refilled my sisters' tea was the one that returned to the table with the bill and credit card; she too was very friendly. We were definitely treated differently. Luckily the food was good, and we just might be willing to give the restaurant another chance (although driving from Goose Creek to Summerville to enjoy a nice meal and be treated poorly makes you think twice!) Note that I have visited their North Charleston location many times before they moved to Summerville, and I have never felt like I was being treated differently because I am Filipino until now.

This is a very good Thai food restaurant, coming from someone who has eaten a lot of Thai food. The portions are generous, the menu has a wide variety of selections (including Filipino options) the staff is friendly, and the place is very clean and aesthetically pleasing. I honestly could not find a downside to this place. This should be the standard for Thai cuisine in Charleston! I will definitely be returning. I recommend the Pad See Ew!

If I could give the service 10 stars I would! We went here for a friend’s birthday and it was one of the best experiences. The staff were very friendly and addressed us by name! They also helped with the surprise cake which made the birthday dinner all the better. Now the food….it was delicious!! I got the green curry and “chefs kiss” . We also had the Panang Curry, House Sushi and and the Pad Thai (photo below) and they were very just as delicious ( I couldn’t resist snagging a few bites for myself)! I will definitely be coming back here!

No regrets at all! It’s our first time here. Choosing between this and Kultura. So glad we came here. All of our orders are so good. My children love the Palabok and Pork belly Sisig. I enjoyed the Chicken Inasal and chicken wings. The sauce with the wings is extraordinarily delicious, not spicy at all. Servers are all so accommodating, especially being greeted by Bryan and served by Mel. The restaurant’s ambiance is relaxing and clean, not to mention how well kept their bathroom is. Will definitely be back whenever visiting Charleston. Thank you for a great experience.

The staff greeted us warmly and the restaurant is clean and bright. We order mostly Filipino dishes and they are delicious! We especially like the barbecue pork on a stick. We come here at least once a month and always enjoy the food.

The inside is very clean and organized. Love the menu—it offers a variety of food like Filipino, Thai, and Japanese. Parking can be tight sometimes, so we parked on the nearby street, right next to the restaurant. The waiter was super friendly, and we really enjoyed the food and portions. We’ll definitely be back to try more dishes!

The restaurant is so clean and the food so very good. Staff is extremely helpful and pleasant. Will definitely be returning often.

Best Thai food in the area! Enjoyed the filipino options as well.

This restaurant is owned by the same people when the location was in North Charleston: 1. The food has gotten significantly better. The Filipino food was always good but the other dishes was a hit or miss. This time, I have returned three separate instances to order and eat at the restaurant. 2. Service has always been top notch since they have been at the North Charleston, they have brought most of the staff to this location. Food came fairly fast and different servers ensure we are getting what we need. 3. The restaurant is a bigger space and could accommodate more people so for big groups I definitely recommend coming here though small groups would enjoy it also. It is now one of my to go for Asian food when I visit Charleston. 4. Great value for price for and portions.

We finally had the opportunity to come here. It has been very much in the awaiting. The restaurant is very clean & well lit. The food was better than expected. The lumpia is an easy go-to. I decided to try something different & went with the Beef with Green Beans. It was very straightforward, nothing hidden in the name. When it arrived, it was served with what appeared to be half a bushel of fresh green beans. The beef was super tender. The serving size was enough for two or leftovers. The service was fast & attentive. Never had a dry drink or prolonged waiting.

The new location looks great!! I am still sad they moved further away but worth the drive for some yummy Filipino food. Got take out today because I happened to be in the area and it was delicious and generous in portion. I want to drag my entire family here for a sit down meal soon. Owners, if you see this, open one up on Johns Island please! Captive audience over there with zero good Asian food options. Save us.

We ordered takeout and the food was hot and fresh within ten minutes. So much food and everything was delicious. We love spicy food and ordered everything "Thai hot". It was AMAZING! We only ordered Thai but I will be back to try the sushi and Filipino food for sure!

A fantastic new addition here in the Oakbrook area of Summerville! A great menu with traditional Filipino and Thai cuisine. Service was superb, the red curry was robust and just right amount of heat. Excellent seating and a very large menu.

We had the most wonderful service, delicious dinner..Wonton appetizer, pork chops, and beautiful veggies and noodles dish. Perfect service!

Food was good. Only place in town to get anything-silog aka with eggs. Get the halo-halo it's a treat when it's hot outside. They were friendly and inviting. Place is clean and the atmosphere was confort. They were crowded when I got there. Didn't want to sit in the middle so they cleaned up a table for me so I moved to the table from the bar and my food was brought out. Thai Iced Coffee was good but it wasn't cold. I would have loved more ice in it but even when I asked for mor ice in my water I just got a topping of it.

Tried the chicken pancet- excellent! Just the right amount of heat. My server was super sweet and attentive. Will definitely be back!

Mei Thai is one of the best Asian restaurants in North Charleston. It is not exactly all Thai food but it is still quality food for their prices. Their staff is super friendly as well. I have eaten at this restaurant for a while now and never had a bad experience here. Their pad thai is delicious and their sticky rice tastes pretty authentic. Their curry is decent and has a unique taste to it. Their dining area is rather spacious but can be packed during lunch hours. I found the best time to go there is during dinner hours. It is a little pricier for the dinner menu but the atmosphere is better and fewer people are in the restaurant. Also, they do have sushi as well. Their sushi is not the freshest but it is not bad either.

I loved the vibe and decor when I first walked in! Super cute, clean and inviting! The sushi and soup that I ordered was amazing. The portion of the soup was generous and It was my lunch for another two days! Can't wait to try the sushi bar for date night!

I went there with a group of 10 people. They were very accommodating and friendly. The atmosphere was very warm, clean and inviting. We never had to ask for drink refills. The food was brought out in a timely manner. The food was excellent. Some of the best Thai food we've had in Charleston. The kids meals were also excellent. My three kids ate all their chicken nuggets and fish sticks. We tried the lumpia, chicken satay, chicken fried rice and massaman curry with chicken. They were all very tasty dishes. I would definitely go back again. I highly recommend this restaurant.

4 people shared all this food together, and it was a hearty dinner. I don't really have a baseline for Filipino food, but the Lumpia tasted great! The only thing I would like to ask the restaurant to do was add one more Lumpia. They gave us 3 Lumpia for 4 people. I get that three might be their standards, but it's hard to share. Sadly, I can't remember the name of the seafood dish, but it wasn't too salty and very delicious with rice. For the noodle dishes, Pad Kee Mao and Pad Thai were very well seasoned and tasty. There were plenty of vegetables to eat with the noodles, which is what we really appreciated. My personal favorite was the Green Curry. It was fairly sweet and had many meats and veggies in it. It went perfectly well with the rice. The owner of the restaurant was very nice, and she gave us a lot of food with great service. There are plenty of parking spots in front of the restaurant, and it is not a far walk. Overall, 9 out of 10!

I was looking for some good Thai food on the way through Charleston but was excited to find their Filipino food was authentic as well. It was my first time trying Pinakbet but it will not be the last! If you love fresh vegetables and just the right amount of spice (not hot at all), it was a perfect stew. The squash, okra, and tomatoes paired with the shrimp were excellent. Love trying new things!

One of the best little spots for Pad Thai and lumpia in Charleston! The staff is friendly and helpful. The customer service is fantastic and the food is delicious! We love this little spot for lunch dates! We will be back soon! We love supporting small businesses in Charleston.

Food is great! Service is also great! Ambiance is nice. Will definitely return. Always enjoyed eating at the previous location in North Charleston.

Great service. Good food. It's a combination of Phillipino and Thai. The Thai spice is not as strong as native Thai but decent.

Nothing else really matters except that my wife and I are here for nearly two hours for three items. It took 20 minutes for an appetizer and well over an hour for two entrees- pancit and sizzling sisig. Very poorly managed. Food is ok. Everything came out hot. Pancit noodles were a bit mushy but tasty. Sizzling sisig was greasy and salty. Nice atmosphere, friendly, but very bad overall service. Parking is a big problem- lacking spaces and they share with another business that fights for spaces. Never returning.

Absolutely stellar experience! The food was a flavor explosion, and the service was top-notch. A perfect blend of delicious dishes and attentive staff. Can't wait to return for another delightful meal!

I've been looking for a good Thai spot ever since I came from overseas. This is one of my favorite restaurants to go to it's very clean and the customer service is very welcoming and amazing! Not to mention, the food was great! The fried rice and a lumpia is so good!

Been to Mei Thai more times than I can count. The staff is awesome, the food is just exceptional (and that's coming from someone who's Filipino). It's a little slice of home, a little sad they're moving to Summerville soon. Must try: - House Mami - Bistek Tagalog - Fried Bangus - BBQ Pork

Food and service are amazing! Would highly recommend, as the lumpia and pai Thai are amazing. Staff really so friendly and always remember you!

we come here almost every week. the sushi is great quality and refreshing. they make is beautifully. fried rice is amazing. the staff is always welcoming and friendly. they remember our order and always make it well. we love how extensive their menu is and the appetizers are so yum!

My go to comfort food place! I want to start at the first item and go completely through the menu! I wonder how long it would take? I had the lemongrass tonight with my usual lumpia and hubby had his crab Rangoon and dragon roll with chicken Sisig! We will always be back! Like family and the waiter has his game on high pro!

This place was a gem. Based on the night we went there was a strong group of locals eating there. The waitresses interacted with a lot of the tables as if they'd known each other for a long time. The kitchen pushed orders out in a hurry to on the backside. We ordered a vegetable stir fry dish to go with rice and a delicious spring roll. The vegetables looked and tasted really fresh. The sauces were light but flavorful. Glad we were able to find this local place near our hotel. It was a nice change of place to eat something that was light and not greasy.

This modest, hole-in-a-wall restaurant serves a variety of cuisines, mainly Vietnamese, Filipino, and Japanese (sushi only). We ordered Sinigang, Chicken Adobo, Pad See Ew (#1) and Halo Halo. The Sinigang is personally my favorite dish. This sour soup was packed with a lot of veggies and some pork, which were very tender and easy to come off the bone. The Pad See Ew had rice noodles instead of flat noodles, but still tasted wonderful! The chicken adobo however, was a little disappointing. I guess I expected the chicken to be on the bone and not so soupy. The chicken was kind of tough and dry. Last but not least, we got Halo Halo for dessert. It was a lot bigger than I thought, definitely good for 2-3 people! It has taro and vanilla ice cream, pudding, shaved ice, condensed milk, coconut shavings, red beans, cherry, corn, and more toppings. Never had corn in my Halo Halo before and it was surprisingly yummy! All of these dishes were quite large so family style is the way to go here. The staff were super accommodating and already knew if we needed more bowls or plates before even asking them. Love them and this place!

Awesome food and service. Had a table of 12. Aaron our server was awesome. Very entertaining and kept the food coming. Food was delicious with a broad offering. Will definitely be back.

Had dinner Saturday evening phenomenal we had Lumpia Filipino fried egg roll perfectly done. My main meal seafood basil plenty of seafood the vegetables were crisp and the basil broth is sweet and tasty. The Thai ice tea was made with the tapioca bubbles. The Services's impeccable never had to ask for a refill of water or any condiments. Very clean. My friend had sushi is was made with very fresh sushi. I would recommend this establishment. Now I returned Monday morning for BREAKFAST excellent traditional American breakfast and Filipino breakfast can't wait to return.

Mei thai - i used to go often -one of the LGs Bartender she states she loves Mei Thai - amazing- two people i believe After a long i went it is the new management-she took over and one of the person who serves- i did not ask her name- they have aa new thing since i keep saying Veggie Fried Rice- no brocoli, no corn, no mushroom like that she suggested a new item- it is so much heavy- you can eat for few days- just kidding for me it is too much -quantity- Very nice and wonderful- i definitely support this and would definitely recommend for the North Charleston area- if you are coming to northwoods mall or Walmart, or Target or Sprint or now it is T-mobile, it is worth checking out- it is closer to few now hotels like Hampton inn i believe or some other i totally keep forgetting-getting old-oldest asian indian thickest accent man -trying to make living:)) Please pass on good notes to the owners and people who cook and new really good, caring -everyone comes and asks for her i guess amazing service

Service is friendly. Plenty of seating. Easy parking - large lot. Reasonable prices, large selection from menu. My wife had the Chicken Massaman, it was very good - tasty and the sauce was creamy. I tried one of the Philippino - fried fish, garlic rice and fried egg - I thought it sounded nice but it was not to my liking. I would go back and try the other dishes.

I will definitely be coming back! Our waitress was so nice and enthusiastic, the food came out relatively quickly, the inside seemed clean and we were seated quickly, and the food all tasted good. The portion sizes are great for the price and I love that you can order like ANY Thai or Filipino dish. My only complaint is that my bubble tea was more of an icee/slushee than milk tea and the bobas were very deformed, many of them stuck together. They also forgot it until I reminded them after I paid the check. However, I very much enjoyed the food and menu variety! I am sure to come back with friends and share a bunch of things here!

What a gem! While visiting my brother and his family he mentioned how he missed home food and what we had back there versus her. He then said oh I did find a Filipino and Thai place! I was so excited. Our group of 4 plus 1 toddler were greeted and seated immediately. VERY friendly and pleasant staff. We decided to get an array of dishes and eat family style. Make sure you see the whole menu, it is large! The sushi was good. We shared the eel cucumber roll, it was fresh and sizeable, and some lumpia for our appetizer. Ok, on to the good stuff!!! CRISPY PATA was amazing!!!!! Love the tender yet crisp meat and the pickled veggies were perfect with it. The DRUNKEN NOODLES with chicken had nice chewy long noodles this is and we really liked the KARE-KARE with white rice. I added a bit of sugar to mine. And finally, we ordered some shrimp fried rice aka KEOW PAD KHUNG!!! Very yummy! This place was very comforting, and we left happy. Will def come back when we visit my brother!

Service was fast, food was great, and it's not easy to find Filipino food!!! Will be back to try more items on the menu

I am a returning customer, love this place. Great friendly service. I recommend the chicken pad Thai spicy and sushi.

Great selection of asian food. But what i appreciate is the filipino food. Ester is such a great server. The ambiance is ok not fancy but the food is excellent!!

this restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is welcoming and clean. my husband and i ordered an appetizer and 2 entrees and everything was delicious! the portions were huge as well; we both had leftovers. the service was great, very friendly and they all pitched in to help which was nice to see. we can't wait to go again!

As my wife and I establish our hidden gem restaurants we came across this quaint little Thai restaurant with good reviews. The place has a cultural feel and the service is wonderful. Unfortunately I could not get over the food. The pork Pad Thai meat was very dry and stuck to other pieces of under seasoned meat. The sushi was not good at all. We sent our house special roll back immediately. The fish was not good quality and the outer layer was deep fried way too Much which made it physically difficult to eat. All in all I will not be coming back. I'm grateful to search out what is good and what is awesome at the local restaurants. Unfortunately, this place is a pass. Maybe in awhile I'll give it a try again.

We loved everything we ordered here! The sushi was excellent and fresh. I had the Alaska roll, delish! My significant other really enjoyed his chicken pad thai and lumpia. We would definitely stop by here again.

Ate drunken noodle here, just bad. Not sure if other stuff are good. Disappointing! Have to say though there were quite a few people dining there at 4 pm

Service is amazing, dine one or takeout. The food is always DELICIOUS. I've personally never had a bad meal there, I've had about half of the menu and sushi. Definitely worth a try if you have not been there yet

Solid solid soliddddd 4 stars here for flavor forward options in the area to pick from (over a burger or more southern home style cooking). This place surprised us and now we're regretting it took us so long to give them a try! Ordered some basics to get a sense of the flavors from all of the cuisines and allllll of it was delish except for the lemongrass chicken (underwhelming flavor profile, less lemongrass and more garlicky tasting) and the sushi (just ok, not great, not bad...just...ok). We're definitely heading back here to get our Thai food fix across many weekends to come...Ashley Frustrate Rd makes traveling to pick up food to go a bit of a challenge for weeknight dinner. Go! Try out a mix of dishes, you won't be sorry you did!

I was very excited when I found this place. I ordered Thai iced coffee, Thai som tum and traditional sisig. The som tum was very garlicky and had no other flavors. I waited close to 30 minutes for the sisig when it should have only taken 15 minutes to make. Very disappointed.

As a Filipino always in search of a great Filipino place to eat at that is not too fatty, not too oily, and not bland, this place deserves praise. Having eaten at a lot of other Filipino places at California, I would say this one at North Carolina is among the top of my list. The service here is fast, very friendly, and very clean (unlikr other Filipino places). I highly recommend the kare-kare (make sure to ask for bagoong), crispy pata, chicken inasal, and tom yum soup which we ordered! You will surely eat a lot when you go here because everything is delicious! What I really liked is hoe they don't make dishes overly fatty not oily unlike other places where you feel like the food has more fat than meat. If you want AUTHENTIC and great Filipino and Thai food then I suggest you try out this place! PS. Sobrang masarap po dito

YUM!! This place is AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!! I spent my birthday in South Carolina with fam and they all recommended this restaurant to eat at and am soo happy they did!! I ordered the shrimp pad Thai and the only reason I didn't eat it all was bc I had been eating all day and wanted to leave room for dessert! Luckily I got it to go and it was enjoyed by later that night! Everyone at the restaurant was awesome and so nice! They close at 9pm and we got there a bit after 8pm but they're were so gracious and did not rush us or the family that arrived after we did. My fam lives in Summerville so sadly I didn't get to return on my short visit but will definitely go back on my next visit to South Carolina!!!

Hole in the wLl Thai food restaurant that ha been burned by an online reviewer. Gun shy and not willing to share. Overwhelmed by the maegicdude, but proven by the prestidigitation. Thai restaurant run by Filipino. I love strip mall restaurants. Went in telling them ahead of time iwas doing a review and to give me their best. The Filipino waiter decided he would have fun with me and gave me pigs nuckles. If thats the best Filipino dish they have i have to wonder why they would do offer this or wonder how bad others have been to them. I know i was not willing to give the mm a try. Rhis is a untried review because i got bad feelings from the experience. Iay be a great restaurant. I will never know.

Looking for Thai the other night and didn't want to go to a popular spot in Park circle. I like trying out new spots. Google a spot near home and this popped up. I was impressed by the number of folks entering the establishment. The waitress was friendly and the spot was neat and clean. I ordered pad Thai and had a nice discussion with the waitress/owner. She explained dishes to me patiently. I would have given them 5 stars if it wasn't for the fact that they didn't give me the necessary condiments. Without the sauce and lime however the dish was pretty good. Not salty at all which is a thing for me. I'm planning on spreading the news about this location and looking forward to trying other dishes. A gem of a find!

Some foods are ok, some are just horrible. Will not eat free - basically an insult to my taste bud

Ate here a while back. There was a birthday party happening. The workers were so helpful explaining the menu and deciding options. Food was great. Would suggest.

Been going to this restaurant every time thinking about Thai food since 2000. Sadly to say, it is no longer the same, both foods and service. Cooking style has changed but not unacceptable. Slower service during busy hours also understandable since I used to in food service. Because I understand how important customers are, there is just no reason at all why this happened. The server brought over a dish that didn't order by us but refused to admit her mistake. The dish has identical name with another one the menu. Instead of make it right, she accused the person indeed ordered the dish which we know that's incorrect since it was discussed among us prior to place our orders. Perhaps dish's number should be used instead but that's server's responsibility to verify if there is any uncertainty. Of course this is likely not going to happen often, but they have lost some long time customers.

Mei Thai is a great option for Thai food if you're in the North Charleston area. They have new a Filipino menu as well which adds some nice variety. Definitely don't pass this spot up when you're considering your next restaurant visit in the area. I came here for an early lunch with a group of two and was able to be seated immediately. I had pad Thai with medium level spice and it was very tasty! It definitely had some kick to it with a nice build up of spice as I kept eating. It was a good balance of chicken to noodle also. Some pad Thai goes too hard on the protein, which I appreciate in terms of value but it affects the balance of the dish. This balance was perfect! Overall, great food here at an affordable price with great flavor! Can't be beat.

Typically when restaurants show three different cuisines shoved into their name it's a sign of decline and desperation. That is not the case with Mei Thai, because they've grabbed each cuisine and know how to deliver an excellent dish. At first glance, this was an unassuming restaurant. However the shining stars in the kitchen knows how to make everything delicious and feels on point! This place is dangerous because over ordering is inevitable. 4+++!