Sam's Taste of Thai

Thai restaurant · Ester ·

Sam's Taste of Thai

Thai restaurant · Ester ·

Drunken noodles, pad thai, curries, amazing eggrolls

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806 Sheep Creek Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions

$10–20

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"If you’re in for a nice drive and some take-out Thai food from a beloved local favorite, Sam’s Taste of Thai on Sheep Creek Road near the junction with Ester Dome Road is just the ticket. It’s more of a tiny drive-through shack than a full restaurant, but it’s easily one of the most popular places on the west end of town. The menu focuses on the greatest hits of Thai cuisine in America, but the flavors are spot on and the portions large. There will almost certainly be a line of cars as patrons grab dinner on their way home, but it’s worth the wait. Call ahead, then pick it up and enjoy. The spring rolls are first-rate, as is the pad gra prao." - Kris Farmen

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Sam's Taste of Thai

HM. A.

Google

The BEST eggrolls I've ever had!!! Sooo crispy and delicious and fresh. We could barely eat them fast enough!! They are authentic Thai style, which means they're a little smaller. I'll definitely be back.

Eunice

Google

This place is situated in the woods a few miles west of University of Alaska Fairbanks. A beautiful drive to get there. The food tastes great. The quantity is satisfying. Most amazingly is the price with the food you get in interior Alaska. Pad Thai was ok. Every entree comes with a spring roll except the curry. I think they would benefit from some NEW menu postings.

okcmarvin (Marvin P.

Google

Lovely location, open sign is visible from the road. Simply drive or walk up to the window facing the road to place your order. Chef will let you know when your food is ready. Fantastic portion size. Great price points. Food was very hot & made to order within minutes! Fantastic experience!

Jessica H

Google

We had Pad Thai and Red Curry, both were very good but on the sweet side and not spicy. I normally would prefer spicy and not sweet, but it really hit the spot. The portions are huge which is really nice. I think each dish could feed two people. There is a new menu and a new phone number.

Dee H

Google

It's easy to pass by on Sheep Creek Road, just past Ann's Greenhouse. I was on my bike and stopped for a quick meal. There are two picnic benches but no awnings, and they could use another trash bin. If you're hungry and you want hot food it's adequate.

Edward Y.

Google

One of the best Thai food restaurants I have visited in the US. The fried egg roll is delicious. Only have to-go option but there are nearby benches. Updated after moving to Fairbanks for one year: valuewise the best Thai restaurant in (or near?) the town. Not comparing other dishes but their pad thai is definitely the best.

Jess

Google

Great food at a great price. Sam's Thai food never disappoints, and I love that I don't have to drive all the way to town to get it!

Nicholas S.

Google

I don’t know if we caught it on a bad day or what happened but we ordered 3 things and were disappointed in all three. First off the drunken noodles were very sad and didn’t even have onions, the red curry was only chicken and zucchini, and the tom yum lacked any tomatoes (I’ll admit my bias here, as they are one of my favorite parts). Furthermore, I got a hair either in the fried egg rolls or the dipping sauce. Very nice man operating the hut but that was about the only positive.

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Sam's Taste of Thai

HM. A.

Google

Eunice

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okcmarvin (Marvin P.

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Jessica H

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Dee H

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Edward Y.

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Jess

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Great food at a great price. Sam's Thai food never disappoints, and I love that I don't have to drive all the way to town to get it!

Nicholas S.

Google

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