SALA Thai Eatery

Restaurant · Midtown

SALA Thai Eatery

Restaurant · Midtown

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223 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

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At Sala Thai Eatery, a chic yet casual spot in Midtown, you’ll savor authentic Thai flavors with a twist, from duck eggrolls to mango sticky rice.  

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"Sala Thai Eatery in Midtown is the city’s newest Thai spot. The interior keeps it casual, following a mostly brown palette, while the menu is loaded with the classics. Expect deep-fried fish cakes, pad see ew with strips of glazed beef, and grilled prawns coated in Thai chili sauce." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

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Kris Sres

Google
Went with my sister-in-law for lunch. We both their lunch special and both had a wonderful experience at this Thai restaurant! The food was delicious, with authentic flavors and a great variety of dishes. The service was top-notch; the staff was attentive, friendly, and quick to help with recommendations. Chic decor, also appreciated the two clean and spacious bathrooms, which added to the overall comfort of the place. Parking can be a bit challenging during peak times, so I’d recommend coming a bit early if you can. I’ll definitely be back!

Hoang A. Huynh

Google
Small quaint place with great service. The food is kind of thai fusion. Certain dish is more sweeter than thought. When you choose mild, there is literally no spicy. So choosing hot or higher if you like a kick to your taste buds. We asked for the spicy level and server brought ground red chili and chili paste. They do add spiciness so make sure to add a bit at a time to your dishes and taste it before deciding to dump a lot into your dishes. Good mixed drinks too.

Enyi Ej

Google
Food was very good. Service was really good. Our server was the absolute friendliest. He kept us engaged. Went with hubby and we enjoyed the combination fried rice and garlic shrimp and scallops pasta. Clean atmosphere as well.

Morgan-Sean McCright

Google
Absolutely delicious Thai restaurant! They make Thai food from all parts of Thailand and it is the most authentic tasting we've found in Houston so far. The wait staff are incredibly kind, courteous, and more than anything welcoming! They are quite happy to walk you through the menu and help you find something for your tastes. We recommend the soft shelled crab as appetizer and the prawn as main. The mango sticky rice for dessert is a classic. This is a great spot for date / double date night or out with friends. Prices are reasonable but truly amazing considering the flavor packed into each dish. The restaurant is spotless and bright as are the bathrooms. If you like Thai food you should definitely give SALA Thai a shot!

Kathy Maldonado

Google
A MUST TRY! Honestly, 10/10. Stumbled across this gem on the snow day with my bf and I’m so happy nothing else was open because I’m ready to go back TODAY. The food was delicious, flavorful, the spice level is on point for people who enjoy some heat, and the service was exceptional! We got egg rolls, pad Thai, and yellow curry. Also, I had the Sala Rita and Paloma- both (10/10)! We wrote this place down as a go-to when we’re craving Thai!

Krystal Le

Google
Sala Thai is a Thai fusion restaurant located in Midtown and has a variety of dishes. We got the Pecking Duck Eggroll, Pad Thai, Panang Curry, Kao Soy, and mango sticky rice. The Pecking Duck eggroll consists of duck meat, and I lowkey wished there were more filling. You can really taste the duck. The Kao Soy came with noodles and was on the heavier side. The pad thai was good, and the portions were pretty big. We got just the plain panang curry with no protein. It was mildly spiced and was sweet and salty and was personally my favorite of the dishes we got. They were generous with the mangos on the mango sticky rice, which is great! Their rice was also green, and I am guessing it has pandan (maybe). The food came out in a timely manner, and service was efficient. Parking is a limited, but we went at odd hours, which meant there were plent of parking. Sala Thai is a pretty standard Thai place, and we would come and try other things on the menu next time!

Dion Tran

Google
SALA Thai Eatery has an upscale take on the classic Thai cuisines. It is located on Westheimer and was previously in the old Pling location (which is a smaller building with a good size parking lot). I came here on New Year's Eve so luckily parking and finding a table wasn't a problem. Upon entry, you can definitely feel the atmosphere and that the business owner put a lot of thought, time, and effort into designing the interior. Our host/server was extremely friendly and was prompt when needed. I ordered the Pecking Duck Eggrolls, Kao Soy, Panang Curry, and Sticky Rice. Similarly to the interior design mentioned above, the plates and dishes were curated in an elegant fashion and plated eloquently as well. For starters, the Pecking Duck Eggrolls were filled with ...you guessed it, pecking duck. It came with red leaf lettuce and Thai fish sauce; and was a very promising appetizer to start. Additionally, I ordered the Kao Soy, which is a chef special and a popular menu item with slow braised short ribs. The short ribs fell right off the bone and paired perfectly with the noodles and curry. I also had to order a staple in Thai food with the Chicken Pad Thai. Albeit, it was a very standard and basic pad thai that checked all the boxes but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Moving onto the Panang Curry, which was my personal favorite. This wasn't explicitly on the menu and I had to ask our server if it was possible to get a side of this and it delivered. It had a blend of spice, smoothness, and richness that found my soul. To finish it off with dessert, I ordered the Sticky Rice. Again, a classic and always pairs well after everything as a light refreshing finisher. Overall, love the atmosphere at SALA Thai Eatery and everything that they have accomplished thus far and can't wait to see what else they have in store!

martin wang

Google
came here for Houston Restaurant Week, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and service. The presentations were great, and the quality of food were great, so were the portions. We made reservation for 5 pm, got seated right away, and before we leave the line is already out of the door. So definitely make ur reservation. The Peri Peri Quail impressed me the most, tender and flavorful, charred just right. Lamb was tender anf juicy. Mango Sticky Rice balanced with the right amount of savory and sweetness. Definitely recommend this place.

José Miguel S.

Yelp
We WIll repeat. very good and original thai food. Crab and short rib was superb. Service was good as well. thanks.

Isabel P.

Yelp
O.M.G. so Good! You have to go to this Houston hidden gem for Thai Food. The girls and I came here for our monthly dinner. The ambience was so chill and cute. Not a huge place but very intimate. The parking lot is small but we had no issues at 5pm since it just opened for dinner. We were seated by the window to keep an eye on our vehicles bc it is a prime area for car break in since the area can be bustling with people. If you're from Houston, you'll know what I mean in the midtown area. Anyway, Doug was so fun and informative. It was all of our first time except for 1 girly. He gave us the run down on drinks and cocktails. Provided wonderful suggestions based on our "moods." He also let us know which dishes are their signature and must try. We went with all his suggestions and they did not disappoint at all. We did it family style to try a little bit of everything. Even thoughbit was Restaurant week, we went with the a la Carte. We started with: - Chicken Wrap - Ceviche - Tom Yum Soup Entrees: - Striped Bass Curry served over quinoa - Kao soy - braised short rib - Butter shrimp & Scallop over squid ink noodles - my favorite - Crab Fried Rice- another favorite - Beef Pad See Ew Drinks - Thai Tea - Lychee Martini It was so good and I am drooling to go back. We had a lovely evening catching up over some delicious food and strong drinks. The food was so flavorful with a huge punch of flavor. The flavors were very distinct and each dish and they really stood out from one another. The 4 Entrees we got were really fantastic. I will note that the yellowtail in the Ceviche had too fishy of a taste but the shrimp in it was good. I still rate it 5 stars bc the food was still overall tasty and service was impeccable. I am looking to retuning soon. Highly recommend for date night of you like to impress someone who's a foodie and has a pallet for punches of flavor and spice. It was a perfecr evening for our girls night as well.

Ginger P.

Yelp
Ambience: about 10 tables provide an intimate dining experience. Mostly booths. Low lighting and not too loud. Great parking!!! Food: Garlic shrimp scallions and squid spaghetti 10/10 will get again! Steak and garlic shrimp 7/10. Large portion. The flavor was all in the sauce- which was delicious. Chive cake: 10/10 flavorful, great mouth feel and thickness. Like fried tofu wedges. Fish cake: 8/10 admittedly my first time to eat. Chewier than I expected. Peanut dipping sauce reminiscent of pad that like sweat flavor. Drinks: 11/10 midori sour, lychee martini, ranch water Service: 10/10 Attentive. Great to inform me which drinks were not on special. Will return!!!

Hayden S.

Yelp
I came to SALA Thai Eatery again! I ordered the food I didn't eat last time Tom Yum Goong soup and fried soft shell crab. I strongly recommend the soft shell crab. With the sauce he prepared, it's simply amazing. Basil fried rice, to be honest, is not delicious. It feels better to fry it directly without the basil leaves. Classic druken noodle, in comparison, this fried noodle is much better than fried rice. Sea bass curry, the roasted crispy sea bass dipped in Thai curry, tastes quite good, but the rice-like thing it is paired with is a bit tasteless. It is also the classic mango sticky rice, which tastes slightly sweet and is also quite satisfactory. The restaurant environment is also great, and the overall decoration is simple and stylish. The white tabletop is decorated with golden lines, which looks particularly elegant. The black leather seats are very comfortable to sit on. It is a pleasure to dine here, which makes people feel happy~ The service is also very considerate. The waiters are warm and friendly, and you can feel their care as soon as you enter the door. The dishes were served quickly, and they patiently introduced the characteristics of each dish to us, which made us feel warm. In short, SALA Thai Eatery is still as good as ever! Whether it is the taste of the dishes, the restaurant environment or the service quality, it is impeccable.

Brandon D.

Yelp
I never used uber eats before but they sent me 2 deals stating that I can get $25 off my order with a minimum $1 purchase. I used my first one at a place called Sala Thai Eatery. I got one of their chef special towns called the butter garlic shrimp and scallop. It came on a bed of squid ink pasta and house mild chili sauce. The sauce they used on this was insane. The smell hit me instantly the moment I got my order from the delivery driver, I almost wanted to eat it on the spot. The noodles were a little undercooked, a little firm and chewy but still good since it was coated in the sauce. The shrimp and salad were good too despite their small size. They put a ton of garlic in here. I would order the pasta with just the sauce alone

Krystal L.

Yelp
Sala Thai is a Thai fusion restaurant located in Midtown and has a variety of dishes. We got the Pecking Duck Eggroll, Pad Thai, Panang Curry, Kao Soy, and mango sticky rice. The Pecking Duck eggroll consists of duck meat, and I lowkey wished there were more filling. You can really taste the duck. The Kao Soy came with noodles and was on the heavier side. The pad thai was good, and the portions were pretty big. We got just the plain panang curry with no protein. It was mildly spiced and was sweet and salty and was personally my favorite of the dishes we got. They were generous with the mangos on the mango sticky rice, which is great! Their rice was also green, and I am guessing it has pandan (maybe). The food came out in a timely manner, and service was efficient. Parking is a limited, but we went at odd hours, which meant there were plent of parking. Sala Thai is a pretty standard Thai place, and we would come and try other things on the menu next time!

Leena C.

Yelp
Delicious. Went in with the bestie (close proximity to both of us and it's new) Aesthetically it's very clean and pretty. Parking lot is small and the restaurant isn't very big but really pretty. Went on a weekday night around 6:30 pm and there were two tables occupied and 2 guys at the tiny bar seating area. The staff were very friendly and gave us some suggestions. Not a super large menu which is good and it looked like they had some special items. They also have a lunch menu and a small bar. Our order: fish cakes (recommended), crispy soft shell crab, chicken laab, crab fried rice, and beef pad see ew. Fish cakes (5/5) - I was not expecting much but this was delicious - the filling had some nice herbs and seasoning and paired with a nice sauce Crispy soft shell crab (3/5) - the crabs were fried lightly and had a nice crunch, the sauce was creamy Chicken laab (4/5) - this tasted delicious, the lettuce that accompanied it was fresh and went well with a nice crunch to go with the laab; the laab was seasoned properly, not too sour or overly done (iykyk) Crab fried rice (4/5) - I do not like crab fried rice but theirs was really good, the rice was fried nicely and not too plain and the crab had a fresh taste but not crabby if that makes sense Beef pad see ew (3/5) - standard pad see ew- there was a lot of beef and the noodles were fried light and not overdone Overall had a nice experience. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The restaurant was pretty and clean. And the food was delicious Def worth a stop if you are the area.

Michael C.

Yelp
I went here for the first time ordering the Red Curry with chicken. Very rich, creamy, aromatic, earthy, peppery and sweet all in one balanced mix. The ingredients were all contrasting, cooked thoroughly and high quality in every bite. The chicken was plentiful and very juicy. The bamboo shoots, bell peppers, eggplant and more were paired very well with the protein, rice and gravy in this entree. The overall taste profile was a blend of both authentic and Americanized or modernized to an extant. The sauce was a bit sweeter in taste and heavier in texture compared to some really authentic places I've been for Thai cooking. Then again, there are 9 different kinds of red curry in Thailand, so how would I know for sure. Good service on this visit as well.

Nick R.

Yelp
A place with actual ambience on Westheimer in Montrose that has plentiful parking, is reasonably priced and the food is fantastic? Absolutely all of this. Sala was fantastic. We went on a Saturday night and everything was wonderful. Loved the friendly attentive service.

Dion T.

Yelp
SALA Thai Eatery has an upscale take on the classic Thai cuisines. It is located on Westheimer and was previously in the old Pling location (which is a smaller building with a good size parking lot). I came here on New Year's Eve so luckily parking and finding a table wasn't a problem. Upon entry, you can definitely feel the atmosphere and that the business owner put a lot of thought, time, and effort into designing the interior. Our host/server was extremely friendly and was prompt when needed. I ordered the Pecking Duck Eggrolls, Kao Soy, Panang Curry, and Sticky Rice. Similarly to the interior design mentioned above, the plates and dishes were curated in an elegant fashion and plated eloquently as well. For starters, the Pecking Duck Eggrolls were filled with ...you guessed it, pecking duck. It came with red leaf lettuce and Thai fish sauce; and was a very promising appetizer to start. Additionally, I ordered the Kao Soy, which is a chef special and a popular menu item with slow braised short ribs. The short ribs fell right off the bone and paired perfectly with the noodles and curry. I also had to order a staple in Thai food with the Chicken Pad Thai. Albeit, it was a very standard and basic pad thai that checked all the boxes but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Moving onto the Panang Curry, which was my personal favorite. This wasn't explicitly on the menu and I had to ask our server if it was possible to get a side of this and it delivered. It had a blend of spice, smoothness, and richness that found my soul. To finish it off with dessert, I ordered the Sticky Rice. Again, a classic and always pairs well after everything as a light refreshing finisher. Overall, love the atmosphere at SALA Thai Eatery and everything that they have accomplished thus far and can't wait to see what else they have in store!

Jordan Z.

Yelp
We walked into Sala thai on a Friday night with no reservation. While they were able to accommodate us, I highly recommend calling ahead because it is a smaller restaurant. They also have a small parking lot, which is helpful in this area. Our waiter was super nice, but clearly had favorites on the menu he was trying to guide us towards. I ordered the cucumber mint mojito (which he tried to discourage me from- I think because it wasn't as decorated of a drink, but I liked it very much). My date ordered the firer and it came with a great presentation of fire. We ordered the quail and the larb salad as starters and the kao soi as the main dish. They were also very tasty and we enjoyed them. We would definitely go back to try other things. We asked for the mango rice, but they were sold out. We opted for the Ube ice cream/cake instead. The cake was more like a cheesecake. The ice cream was very good. The staff was really attentive (swapping out for new sharing plates and silverware between dishes) & the manager was so nice and helpful. You definitely should try this place out.

Nancy N.

Yelp
This is our go to Thai place!! I love the humongous portions and delicious dishes. We have been back several times now and like to bring family and friends. I love the waitstaff (so friendly and they remember us), the general ambience and of course the food. We usually get the khao soy. It has a rich, thick broth and bouncy noodles. It comes with a generous amount of beef. This is a heavy dish and will fill you up. I also love the sea bass curry. It has quinoa and okra in addition to a beautifully cooked filet of sea bass. Another star is the crab fried rice. It has huge chunks of crab! The drunken noodles are also good. You can add whatever protein you prefer to it. The salmon rice bowl is amazing and generous. I also recommend the Tom yum. The bowl looks deceptively small but it is deep. I think it is my favorite Tom yum in the city (mainly because they give me a lot of shrimp). Also do not sleep on the soft shell crab. It is absolutely wonderful. For dessert, we are fans of the mango sticky rice and ube cheesecake. The ube cheesecake is so unique and lightly sweet. It comes with a scoop of coconut ice cream that I love. I can't recommend the place enough. We always come back happy and with leftovers.

Wendy H.

Yelp
Came in Saturday around 6:30, they weren't busy at all so we were sat immediately. They valet park your car because the parking is very limited. The vibe of the restaurant is really nice, it's small and overall very pretty. The staff was super sweet and very friendly. We didn't have any appetizers but our entrees were fantastic! I had the drunken noodles with shrimp and mild spice, they were delicious! Some of the best drunken noodles I've ever had. Their Thai basil chicken stir fry is also super tasty, if you're not a big fan of spice I'd definitely get a mild. We absolutely loved our food. We were just slightly disappointed because they didn't have any mango sticky rice. Other than that, I would 1000% recommend trying them out!

Angeline D.

Yelp
Sala is a great little Thai fusion spot in the Montrose/Midtown area that opened up a few months ago. Everything was excellent - the service, the ambiance (spacious and clean), the gold cutlery, and the actual food. Menu is pretty straight forward, not too many options that overwhelm you. For starters, we got the chicken puff (2) and crispy soft shell crab (2). Both excellent. The chicken curry puff was perfectly flaky and the chicken filling was on point with what I expect from a typical chicken curry puff. The soft shell crab was fried just right and had a lemon sauce that complemented it well. For my entree, I got the Kao Soy, as recommended by our server. 5 hour braised short rib that was so tender and juicy. The curry soup was flavorful as I like it. You can decide what spice level you want. I opted for mild and it was just right for me (considering mild can feel like medium at other Thai spots). I did think the kimchi was an interesting addition to the dish, but I didn't mind it. Would recommend this dish and would definitely order this again. I ordered the Thai iced tea and it wasn't overly sweet. I really appreciated that. They do serve alcohol - cocktails, beer, and wine. Small parking lot up front, but I didn't have any issues with parking on a Friday evening. There were a good number of people doing take out. Hopefully soon word will spread and more people will be dining in. I think it's a good little date spot. Will definitely return again. Thanks, Sala!

Jolene J.

Yelp
This place has some of the best Thai food we've had in Texas! The yum woonsen was refreshing and the Kao soy super hearty with fall of the bone tender short ribs. I almost wish there's more carbs to soak up the flavor of the Kao soy! The service was top notch and interior just beautiful. It's not very spacious inside so I imagine it being packed when it's busy. We went on a Sunday early afternoon and the place was near empty with just 1-2 other tables. This is def somewhere we would frequent if we lived in the area! Price is a bit steep closer to Dallas pricing, but well worth it imo given the amount of protein they pack in the dish, the flavor, and the presentation

Beth W.

Yelp
Overall not too bad! The lobster bisque Tom yum was too legit to quit. The other two dishes were good but a little on the sweeter side. Could have used some spice or savory to break it up. Mango sticky rice was bomb. That's my favorite dessert and they did not disappointed. Lychee martini was average. Service: very average Parking: Small parking lot in the front. Wasn't too bad when I was there since the restaurant was about half occupied. Recommend carpooling at beak times. Worth a try if you like more Americanized Thai.

Kira L.

Yelp
I went during their soft opening and I love the ambience and the concept of modern Thai dining in a small, modern friendly casual place. However, I would say the food was not up to expectation, as it was trying too hard to be modern and losing the authenticity and flavoring of Thai food. The butteriness was a little overwhelming in both the Tom Yum bisque and the glass noodle dish. The mango sticky rice was good. The mango was super sweet. The staff was pretty nice Nothing really stood out, but they were friendly.

Thuy P.

Yelp
We were here for lunch yesterday and the place is completely empty on a Thursday. They just opened for 3 months so I guess they will need to do more advertising. Food was Ok not the best Thai food I have had in H-Town but not bad. Service was OK. Ambiance was nice I was here for the soft shell crab and didn't get disappointed. The curry was a bit too watery for my taste. Portion wise was big to me. Hope they will get more customers soon.

Angela H.

Yelp
Everything I've tried is quite good here. I especially love the Brussel sprout appetizer and pad kra pow! It's pricey but I'd pay it for those two dishes in particular. The people there are nice too and I haven't had bad service, yet. They also have a small parking lot in front (maybe a dozen spots) which is nice considering the area.

Ruby D.

Yelp
The seafood was all great quality. The interior is casual and also classy? Thai tea was really good. Not sweet like most places which I loved. Beautiful glassware and silverware. Service was good, but they are definitely still working out kinks. The misses for me: 1) inconsistencies in menu vs what we got (given stale tortilla chips with ceviche rather than the "crunchy banana biscuits", also ordered butter garlic shrimp and scallop to be served with a chili sauce on spaghetti but we recieved some black noodle? Squid ink vibe but should be clear on menu) 2) Parking was minimal, no spaces and we almost just left but I called to ask if I could park at the dentist space next door and they weren't sure. Will miss out on business if this is the case especially on this road in 3) We ordered the prawn dish, delish but weren't given proper silverware to cut it? 4) ordered just a side of rice and it was... bad lol almost would say it was cooked that morning and from that batch.

Kiran A.

Yelp
I tried this place out last week with a friend. I loved that as I pulled up, there was plenty of parking as they have their own parking lot! I had made reservations and we were seated right away. The place is so open, and clean, it gives off a serene sense of space. The menu is extensive, and creative. They have lamb chop massamum curry, which is chops served with a splash of curry on top. They have tons of seafood options. My friend and I were intrigued but we figured we'd start with our go-to's at other places and see how that goes before we branch out and get more adventurous. I ordered the Thai basil with chicken, and my friend ordered the red curry. Side note: I was a bit disappointed that their yellow curry is served with yams and not the traditional potatoes, but that's their choice and I'm sure they have logic behind it. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Separately, I ordered a drunken noodles to go for my husband. And we were both pretty disappointed to find that it was upwards of $20 bucks for a portion that was just incredibly small and not in keeping with what you'd expect from other, similar Thai restaurants. The to-go container didn't even look half full. If I go back, it would only be for dine in. I enjoyed it, and can't wait to try some more dishes.

Wendy T.

Yelp
4.5 stars for the food and an overall 4 star experience-- situated in a cool modern building with its own (tiny) parking lot, SALA was popping on a Saturday night. Service was pretty cold when it was busy-- after standing directly in front of the cashier area and making eye contact with multiple people, no one acknowledged me, smiled, or said to wait for more than 7 minutes. Someone finally asked me if I had a reservation. As walk-ins, we waited 1 hour. The space is small so it was a little awkward with more and more people piling in and waiting while everyone stood and stared at the nearby diners at tables 3 feet away. Food wise, presentation was beautiful and dinner was overall delicious! *Truffle cauliflower: Pipping hot pillows of whole cauliflower florets! A little sweet, really enjoyable and unique. *Curry puffs: flaky exterior with extremely soft interior. The filling is almost a homogenous paste and quite sweet. *Brussels: nicely cooked in terms of texture, garlicky, but wished there was more of an acidity or kick-- whether fish sauce, chili, balsamic, etc. probably wouldn't order again. *Soft shell crab: a big soft shell crab! Super crispy coating; the arms are extremely fried to the point they just taste like fried batter, but the body part was soft and meaty, yum! We didn't like the sauce that it came with though. *Crab fried rice: came steaming and was so scrumptious! The fried rice part was executed really well, tasty and not too oily or salty, and it tasted like crab. There was a generous amount of crab lumps but the meat itself didn't really taste of anything. But yay, protein~~ Definitely ordering again! *Yum woon sen: like the name suggests, this was definitely full of yum! Bright and refreshing, and a little bit of spicy, this was served warm to my surprise (usually cold, but I'm not complaining!). The scallops and shrimp were awesome, but the squid was a little on the chewier side. This one was my favorite of the night! *Butter shrimp and scallop noodles: the shrimp and scallop were again amazingly cooked, but we weren't a fan of the sweet sauce (tasted straight up like sweet chili sauce or hoisin). Would pass on this one. The noodles themselves without the sauce were nice! *Kao soy: the curry soup tasted just like a sweet coconut curry one would eat with rice, addicting! The meat was very tender but not very flavorful by itself-- that's what the yummy sauce is for! I personally would have preferred a chewier noodle than egg pasta, but it was still tasty~ Service: seemed a bit inefficient, everyone was doing different things, and we saw many seated tables forgotten (no orders taken yet, etc). There was no designated person to bus the tables so despite a growing crowd of waiting patrons, there were quite a few tables that waited to be cleaned at all times. Once we sat down, we had to ask for someone to take our orders and for our waters to be refilled a couple of times. But once the dinner rush cleared and quieted down, the staff stopped by to talk to us and actually smiled! They're definitely busy recently especially with HRW and some viral social media exposure. Our food came out relatively quickly by that time too. I was super turned off by the service initially, so I was definitely happy that the food was very tasty! I think SALA would benefit from an online wait system of some sort (Yelp waitlist) so that people can leave and be reminded 10 min or so before their table is ready, preventing an hangry horde of people staring down all the workers and diners and stressing them out? They have a parking lot with maybe 14 spaces but once those are filled, you probably have to go find parking in the nearby neighborhoods. Definitely give SALA a try, and *definitely* get a reservation-- you'll save the hanger and the awkwardness! We will be returning with a reservation or for takeout!

Tilah L.

Yelp
Food was amazing! Ambiance was stellar. Great quality and price for food and drinks! Staff were extra friendly and even the owner came to our table! Surprised this place wasn't packed when we went! If you haven't tried it, you should!

Lisa J.

Yelp
Please go to Sala! This place is so good. Fried soft shell crab, drunken noodle, crab fried rice, basil eggplant and yellow curry. Every single dish was amazing. Service was also attentive and top notch. Parking may be an issue in the future but when we went, it was not a problem at all. Clean and chic. Love this place!

Alex N.

Yelp
Great place for Thai food. Clean and nice decor and restaurant the place was empty when we went in on a Thursday lunch. The menu was easy to read, with some pictures. We ordered, and the food looked amazing. When it came out, the taste was immaculate, not too many restaurants do it like this one does. For the soup, the noodles were so flavorful with the curry/broth and I enjoyed the texture of the noodles. Beef was so tender was amazing. The shrimp had an amazing sauce on the noodles. When we were paying, the waiter gave me a discount as he acknowledged that the shrimp was smaller than usual, which I am very appreciative. I would definitely come back.

Erika T.

Yelp
Just amazing food. I personally believe this is one of the best Thai restaurants I have ever eaten at. Every single dish we have had is delicious. Great parking area. And they have a full bar too. Just highly recommend! If you have not come here, go!!! Wonderful waiter and great booths!

Marsha D.

Yelp
Service by Ton Tan most excellent! Lobster tom yum bisque delicious Pad Thai had plenty of peanuts, green onions and chicken (could use side of cilantro which i asked for) No taste of rancid oils in food!!!

Raizel A.

Yelp
We went here for restaurant week and it didn't disappoint! The thai iced tea was the best one I've had in a long time! Not overwhelmingly sweet. We had the first serving of lobster Tom yum soup and soft shell crab. The Tom yum soup was really good, super flavorful, with a hearty lobster portion. But, the softshell crab was a bit over breaded and fried. Next we got the salmon bowl and the khao soi. The salmon bowl was a 10/10 and by far our favorite dish! We would come back just for that! I have to admit I was disappointed in the Khao Soi. It was heavy on the coconut milk and light on the curry.Lastly, we both had mango sticky rice, which was very good. Although, I'll admit it's hard to mess up. The rice itself was not too sweet. Would order again. The service was great! Friendly waiter who checked on us many times. Also, the playlist was fire. We would definitely come back again! Maybe for lunch

Meroë M.

Yelp
So flavorful!! We saw the great reviews on yelp and so came to check out this new Montrose treat. Parking was easy, right off of Westheimer. The vibe was relaxed, with good music playing. Our server was very friendly and enthusiastic. We enjoyed chicken wraps, and my dinner date enjoyed Tom Kai ga soup. The lamb with noodles was so delightful! It was tender and fell off the bone, the sauce was very flavorful and the perfect thing to warm the belly. we topped off our dinner with amazing warm mango sticky rice. Will definitely be back! If you haven't checked this new establishment out, be sure to do so now.!

Essence W.

Yelp
Tried this place out for lunch with my bestie, and it was Delicious! Highly recommend, they specialize in "Modern" Thai, I believe this really stood out with the Stripped Bass. The fish and curry were very Thai and flavorful. The sides that came with it were very bland and something you would find in an American restaurant. I would have like it better paired with jasmine rice for a more Thai dish all around. Everything else we had was delicious and I would come back to try their short Rib ( they only have it during dinner service). I loveeee lychee martinis and this one I would rate a 3 of 5, it was tasty but definitely tasted like it was made with mixers and not fresh ingredients but still good. The service was great, our server was super honest about the menu and gave great recommendations. Overall worth a try!

Keil D.

Yelp
The service was incredible. The food was very tasty. The red curry, fried softshell crab, and larb were delicious. So many things on the menu I wanted to order. We'll be back.

Loraine C.

Yelp
Firstly, this is some of the best Thai food I've ever had. I just moved to the Houston area from California, and was so happy to have found such amazing Thai food in a gorgeous place with really kind and knowledgeable staff. I went with my mom and fiancé and the owner personally came over and introduced himself. They're developing their cocktail menu, so they made me a bomb Thai chili mango cocktail that was out of this world. We ordered the ceviche, tom kha gai, and green curry--everything was delicious. (Pardon my pictures, I couldn't wait to take them before eating!) I HIGHLY recommend!

J H.

Yelp
I have eaten here twice and the first time it was ok. I order the drunken noodles. Nothing to wow about. The quantity that you receive now for take out at some Asian restaurants, just not worth it! The to go containers keep getting smaller and smaller and the cost keeps getting higher!! The second time I order the Koi Soy curry with beef short ribs , the curry flavor was very flavorful, but once again not enough curry over noodles and so it made it like noodle dish rather than a curry dish. The container of curry was barely half full! The beef short rib was very fatty and I had to cut the meat from the fatty silver skin, which was very inconvenient! Then they take the pickle veggie out of the dish, to be replace with kimchi! So odd!! There no traditional item that usually comes with this dish, that I'm a custom to. So not worth $25!!! So disappointed! The staff were super awesome and nice thou.

Ellee B.

Yelp
Had a large order with over 15-20 people that we placed on Door Dash. They prepared this large order perfectly and were very prompt. Usually larger orders take a while and other restaurants always mess someone's order up or forgets something but they were on top of it. Each persons order was packed separately in different nice bags with our names written on them so there was no confusion! Not to mention everything was delicious and tasty! We will be ordering again! Thank you!

Jay M.

Yelp
This place was amazing. The service was amazing, the food was outstanding, and the overall value for the quality received was exceptional. Authentic Thai food. We had the soft shell crab, tom kai soup, striped sea bass, and Kao Soy.

Gustavo G.

Yelp
What an OUTSTANDING find! Restaurant is only a few weeks old but they already have the service and more importantly the food all figured out. The decor is very clean and unassumingly chic. Waiters are super attentive and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the lobster bisque (A+), the Kao Soy (braised short ribs with noodles) was out of this world (A++), and the pad thai with shrimp was possibly the best I've had in Houston (A). Not to mention it had twice as many shrimp (A+) as any other Thai place in town that normally only give you 3-4 shrimp max. Even the to go box was a cute little Chinese rice box looking box. Fun touch. You can tell they thought through everything. Easy and ample parking out front. Easy access to/from the highway. I think this place will eventually get discovered by the crowds and will be super busy.

C H.

Yelp
What a hidden Gem!!! The entrées we chose were absolutely exquisite and fabulous. I can't believe people aren't lined up outside the door. In addition to the fabulous food the server went out of the way and above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our experience. The server shared entree options that closely matched with our desires. We were also blown away with how kind everyone was and how nicely we were treated, especially since we don't find that all of the time. This place is an absolute must try. It's not crowded yet because they have just opened, and sadly, the businesses around them aren't supporting their existence. Come on Yelpers, try them and rate them! You will be so thankful I'm so serious.

Josalynn C.

Yelp
This is one of the best Thai restaurants I've been to, and I am truly a Thai connoisseur. You will absolutely love it! The food service and ambience and everything was amazing!

Sheri K.

Yelp
Friendly, attentive service and delicious food! Definitely try the lobster bisque Tom yum and the crab fried rice.

Leeza G.

Yelp
Excellent food, attentive service, up beat ambiance. We had a delicious meal and happy to find a new place near by to frequent for Thai. We had the Lobster soup, soft shell crab, sea bass curry, and butter garlic shrimp and scallops.

Jimmy J.

Yelp
The ambiance was very nice! The food was so great! They have a complimentary velet ok weekends which is a great service for busy day!

Darnita S.

Yelp
My entire experience at Sala Thai was great. We were immediately greeted for our reservation and seated. Our server was funny and friendly and made great recommendations for items on the menu and our food was amazing. I definitely recommend this place

Eric S.

Yelp
We ordered takeout from Sala just to try someplace new. The Pad C Ew was good....not extraordinary but comparable to some other places we visit. However, while the Green Curry (with tofu) was okay, the tiny portion size was ridiculous. For $16 I was expecting enough for two people to share, but what we received appeared to be a small child-sized portion. I would not bother ordering from them again.

Jenny M.

Yelp
This is the best new restaurant we have been to. They have all different types of food on the menu. Everything is delicious. We've been multiple times and the service has been excellent and every dish we try is fabulous. We will definitely keep coming back to this wonderful establishment

Kelly C.

Yelp
The food was phenomenal. The only thing that topped it was the service!! Our waiter, Doug, was so enthusiastic and kind to tell us about all the dishes and recommended us delicious starters and entrees. Starting with the thai tea, it was super rich in flavor and in a nice (huge) glass. Definitely on the sweet side! We also had the Paloma which was beautiful in color and perfect in taste. We had the soft shelled crab that had a delicious savory sauce and the lobster bisque which had a Tom Yum kick and French base. For the main course we had the yellow curry, fish curry with okra, and the pad Thai. The curry was flavor packed and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The pad thai was a classic and the portions were perfect. The restaurant was super clean and the ambiance was great. 10/10 recommended!!

Elissa A.

Yelp
This is one of the best Thai restaurants I've ever encountered. Food is fresh, expertly prepared and delicious!!! I would highly recommend. Even the common Thai dishes are extraordinary. Service was also excellent.

Jeff C.

Yelp
One of the first Thai fusion place I have ever been to. Food presentation was amazing and the taste was very delicious! Price was fair comparing to the restaurants in the area, would definitely recommend.

Roger M.

Yelp
Sala is a new upscale Thai restaurant on Lower Westheimer in Houston. I ate there enjoyably during their soft opening and now I've returned. Today's meal suggests that the menu holds a lot of promise. I had the Tom Yum hot and sour soup and the Yum Woosen glass noodle and shellfish dish. Both were good, but I especially loved the soup! The restaurant features a full bar, as well. I will return here for sure!

Hanhly P.

Yelp
Zero stars if I could. Terrible service. Waited 20 mins just to get menu and water. Came on a Tuesday and clearly they did not staffed well. Order the sea bass curry and they gave me a stripped bass after 30 mins wait. So after 30 mins wait again, we asked where is the order and they said "we are making it" , after 15 more minutes they came out and said "did you want the sea bass curry ? Or sea bass dish?" What?! You still haven't made it?! We said seabass curry 5 times! Where was the manager? I hope it's not the lady at the counter. She did not care at all, very nonchalant about it, it's blows my mind!!! Other people were still getting food, so why didn't you prioritize the one you didn't wrong first?! Who is running this place? Our party was of 6, half ppl got their food, half didn't, its was so unorganized. Will not come back. Terrible service!!