Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu @Dinso Rd

[NOTE: If you choose to use Grab car to get to PTFTL @ Dinso, do not choose "Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu, Dinso Road..." as the dropoff point. It is the wrong place. It took me 10mins++ to walk to the correct location, having to cross the big highway past the monument roundabout, to finally arrive at the opposite side of it. Rather, you should choose "Fai Ta Lu Dinso" or the one immediately below, in Thai.] For 30 years++, I have never been a Pad Thai fan, avoiding it because the dish is so sickeningly sweet. After watching Mark Wiens and Gary Butler "brag" about Pad Thai on YouTube---or at least where to get the traditional, non-touristy ones, I thought I'd give it another shot. Well, I am proven wrong this time at PTFTL @ Dinso, and long time coming too... 😬 It was 2.40pm, I didn't have to wait. Pity this old and stocky sod, the seats were unfortunately one floor up. 😂 Given that the River Prawns, Crispy Pork Belly and the "Special" were all sold out 😭... I am left with and ordered the one with standard prawns, and another with pork jowl. (Yes---I read the reviews.) When the Pad Thai arrived, despite looking eh-oh gorgeous and delicious looking, the portions were indeed small... 😂 Two large bites and it's over... The noodles in both were all dente, full of Umami and tasted the same. So, it meant that the only difference between the 2 plates of Pad Thai was the protein. And well, the one with the pork jowl had a tiny punnet of spicy, sour dipping sauce. Overall, I enjoyed them. Tasty, packed a punch with the Wok Hei, and well, not sickeningly sweet. 👍👍👍👍👍 My first gripe was the lack of attentiveness of the waiting staff, who was more concerned with their mobile phones throughout the entire time I was there. Another table was so frustrated, they walked away without ordering. 👎👎👎 The second gripe was, for the price paid, one would expect the restaurant to use regular chopsticks as opposed to disposable ones, and to have a jar of Thai chilli flakes instead of the nasty prepacked ones that lacked flavour. There were no other Thai flavouring condiments that one normally sees that are placed on the table either. Odd... 🤔 The price tag is a little high compared to other vendors. My two plates of Pad Thai and a small can of Pepsi totalled more than 500 Baht. I had to remind myself that these Pad Thai here were a class of their own, above and beyond the ones from the street stalls. At least it was not as pricey as RAAN Jay Fai's Drunken Noodles. If I crave Pad Thai again during my next visit to BKK, I will drop in PTFTL @ Dinso again. And hopefully, I would remember not to choose the wrong dropoff point if I use Grab car. 😂

It's like I've had the most delicious Pad Thai I've ever had. The portion size is perfect for one person. The taste is just right, spicy, salty, sweet and sour, all in perfect balance. The price and the taste are the same. 🫰🏼 I've definitely added this place to my must-visit list next time I'm in BKK. Thank you all chefs and service staff. 🙏🏻

Highly recommended. Delicious Phad Thai. I ordered the one with iberico pork belly and it was crispy and moist. I like that they gave 3 types of dipping sauce for the pork. A black sweet sauce, a chilli sauce with a tinge of sourness, and a mustard. I like that they have an air conditioned second level with ample seating. We went at 3pm and food was served within 10min. Limited drink selection though. Only beer, water, Pepsi and longan drink.

Had a great meal here! The Pad Thai was flavorful, with just the right balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. The portion size was generous, and the noodles had a nice texture. The staff were friendly and the service was quick.

Incredible food! 100% worth eating here. By far the best pad Thai I’ve had, hands down. We had the crispy pork belly and pork. The pork belly was the crispiest, juiciest piece of pork belly I’ve had. Everything was seasoned wonderfully and the presentation was superb! In terms of service they forgot to bring us our drinks but the food came out fairly quick.

Compared to other Pad Thais, this spot has the perfect ratio of sweet to savory. Many places tend to be overwhelmingly sugary, while this one is more subtle. Also for the chef’s special, the serving size of the actual Pad Thai is small, the basic version comes with almost double the amount! Overall solid food but at a higher cost for the “hip vibes”.

Would recommend 100% located away from the chaos and very near to the Democracy monument this is a hidden gem that a lot of tourists may pass by. The food is excellent and the service is second to none, I've been there twice already on my visit and will go again when I get back to Bangkok in a week or so.

Based on your experience at Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu on Dinso Rd, it seems that the overall dining experience was quite average. The food, drinks, and atmosphere were all described as "normal," which doesn't leave a lasting impression. However, there are a few points worth highlighting. The taste being a bit sweet may not be to everyone's liking, and the concern about the healthiness of the food is definitely something to take into consideration. Additionally, the high prices for local cuisine may not be justifiable. It's important for restaurants to offer good value for the quality of their food. Overall, it sounds like there are some areas for improvement at this establishment.