Taste of Thailand

From the moment you walk through the door at Taste of Thailand, the warm and inviting atmosphere makes you feel right at home. The décor is thoughtfully done, creating a cozy yet vibrant dining space that sets the tone for a great meal ahead. One of the first things I noticed was how many options there are on the menu—there’s truly something for everyone, no matter what you’re craving. The staff was incredibly friendly and patient as we looked through all the choices, and they were happy to answer every question we had without rushing us. When the food arrived, it did not disappoint. The flavors were absolutely delicious, and the portions were generous—definitely more than enough to leave you satisfied. I ordered the #2 with medium heat, and it was hotter than I wanted. Next time I’ll go with the #1 heat level, which is still quite spicy but more to my taste. What I really appreciate is how versatile the menu is; whether you’re a spice lover, a vegetarian, or just trying Thai food for the first time, there’s something for you here. I’m already looking forward to coming back and trying something new on my next visit. And on top of that, I’ve got my eye on their pistachio cake—it sounds like the perfect way to end a meal at this gem of a restaurant. Taste of Thailand has won me over with their hospitality, quality, and variety—I can’t wait to return!

Great food and nice place to eat. The calamari is very good and the presentation of each dish was excellent.

This was my first time ordering Thai food in Birmingham, so had low expectations. I ordered food for take out after getting home from a long weekend of traveling. The food was ready for pick up in about 30 minutes, and was really tasty. We ordered some dishes as “regular spicy” and some food as “medium spicy.” It was all very tasty. The medium spicy made me sweat while eating it, and the regular spicy was less spicy, but still had good heat. Would recommend this place for take out!

We've eaten at this restaurant many times and have always been impressed. The cuisine is always fresh and authentic. The Masaman curry is highly recommended, as is the Pad Thai. The mango sticky ice cream is also not to be missed. The ramen noodles are also delicious. The service is friendly and attentive.

What a great place this is, a few days ago we were trying to find a good Thai restaurant and we just did! Great Thai flavors, excellent meal choices across the menu, we had Shrimp Pad Thai, Chicken Dazzeling crystal noodle and also love the choices of spiciness for each meal, finished of with a bowl of coconut ice cream and blended that with pistachio cake, awesome combination, staff where very nice and attentive. We will be back for more different flavors to try and I absolutely would recommend several mouth watering visits 👍👍

This place is always great. We had the Drunken Noodles with Shrimp and the Basil Chicken with white rice. Both came with the coconut tofu soup and spring rolls. All the food was great and really hard not to completely stuff our faces with everything on the plate. This is a lesser-known Thai restaurant for the Birmingham but it is definitely a gem.

There are so many options for Thai cuisine in the city that this one could be easy to miss. That would be unfortunate, as this is one of the better Thai places around. It's in a strip mall and shares parking with the other shops, so that can occasionally be a pain, but that is really the only complaint you could make about the visit. The food is good, staff are accommodating and the ambiance is authentic.

Nice restaurant for a casual dinner. People were nice. Hotel ambience was good. Pad thai was really nice. Cashew stir fry with chicken was not that impressive, it was kind of bland and had lots of veggies. Spicy chicken wings was good for appetizer. Would recommend this place for pad thai.

I've been here for lunch twice now and enjoyed it both times. The restaurant is large and wasn't super busy at lunchtime so you can get in and out quick if you are in a time crunch. They have the regular menu but also have a lunch menu that comes with soup. Portions are smaller. I had the drunken noodle which was really good. No leftovers for me! My son enjoyed his food as well. He absolutely loved the lemonade. I tasted it and it tasted like it was made in house. Very good! I would eat here again. Service was great.

My partner and I recently ordered from here via DoorDash. While it all arrived, the rice container was absolutely tiny. In fact, I've never seen one this small. It was almost like a miniature. That was not necessarily the worst part. The curry was very watery and the seasonings were off balance, such that the Mosiman tasted like a bite of a cinnamon stick. My partner's chicken was extremely dry.

Every meal I've had is always delicious. The service is great and they have some very cool decor.

Was close by for lunch this past Sunday and other Thai restaurants close by were closed, so we decided to give this another chance. Ordered two dishes to go off of their menu FROM THEIR WEBSITE. Apparently the prices on THEIR OWN WEBSITE is NOT correct. Prices are higher but you won't know that until you pick up. One of the dishes we got was red curry tofu/vegetables. Almost $20 after taxes and tip. As you can see from the photo, literally some pieces of tofu and bamboo and that's it. Only tasted okay, not worth the money, and definitely looked nothing like the photo they showed on their menu...also included here so you can compare - totally laughable. Won't go back and wouldn't recommend it!

This had come recommended and was busy when we arrived for lunch, so I had high hopes. While the interior is nice, with a lot of neat decorations, it looks a bit worn, and could probably benefit from a good wipe-down and some windex on the display cabinets. The bathroom is pretty dated, too, though I guess as long as it's clean and functional. Of the three entrees, it took the Chicken Curry lunch special a long time to be served. One of us ordered the Payapa Salad to be shared, but I'll be honest, it was not my favorite. It was the country style and had a very pungent taste. I did like the Taste of Thailand Basket. I had never had Thai toasts before, and they were really good with the ground chicken in them. I was a little surprised when the bill came that the charge for the Basket was $14.95 since the menu from which I ordered listed it as $10. Thought I was nuts when I double-checked a menu pic here on yelp and it said $14.95. But then the menu I checked on the way out the door also said $10. I pointed it out to someone on the waitstaff, but she just kind of looked and me and didn't say anything. I suggested maybe they get stickers to correct the menus--again, nothing.

I hadn't eaten all day so I was famished after a long day of shopping. So we looked up Thai restaurants and saw this listing and plugged it in our GPS. By the time we got there, I had read a few recent yelp reviews and got worried. But I was hungry enough to try it anyways. I'll cut to the chase: I loved my dinner here so much! We had the kindest and sweetest server named Harshitha. I had the broccoli stirfry and the sauce seasonings were absolutely perfectly balanced. I wish I had another spoon of the sauce right now as I'm typing this review in the car traveling down 65 south. If I lived in this town, I'd come here once a week for this broccoli stirfry!! Interesting factoid: The steamed rice is served in a tiffin with a lid over it to keep it warm. Genius. And if you want extra heat, you can ask for spicy chili flakes. I can't wait to come back here! It is quite frankly the best thai stirfry I've had in my life. At other restaurants, they charge you for substituting an ingredient, but not here. My favorite veggies in Asian cuisine are broccoli, mushrooms, and water chestnuts.. and finally I got to eat all three in one epic dinner. Thank you Taste of Thailand!

Taste of Thailand is a great place to sit in and dine for a great experience. I loved everything about this restaurant. The food was prepared to perfection. Everyone order something different and everything was delicious. I would definitely recommend I'm going in and sitting down, but you could also get Carrie out and it's just as good as well.

Food & service have gone down. The last time I ate there the food was mediocre & the service was poor. I used to really like this place too!

My favorite Thai restaurant. Every time I go to a Thai restaurant I order chicken musmun if it's available. Nobody makes it as good as Taste of Thailand. I get the medium spice level. Delicious!

My taste buds was stuck on going to Taste of Thailand so I ended up going for lunch. I was immediately greeted and sat at a booth. Nothing against the decor, but you can still tell based on that as well as the restrooms, that this restaurant is in need of some updates. Anyways, I decided to try their dumplings and they were pretty good. They were served hot and fresh. The sauce that came with them was also delicious. Their menu has a plethora of items so to make it easier on me, I decided to order from their lunch menu. Good thing is it's super cheap and it comes with chicken or coconut soup, a spring roll, and then your main dish. I ordered the chicken soup and chicken pad Thai and again both items were served fresh and hot. You may need to add a little salt to the soup but other than that, both items were good. The only negative about my visit was that the waitress didn't come to check on me after the main meal was served so I had to get another waitress's attention to get some soy sauce and ice water. Also after I finished my dumplings appetizer, dishes were left on the table even after I was served the soup and main dish. So I would say service could be better because they weren't busy at all. But all in all, very good food and I'll definitely return.

Great ambiance, service, quality and tasty food. We ate - Tom kha Kai soup, Panama curry with chicken and spicy badil fried rice with tofu.

The food is delicious, the portions are big, the waiter was very polite, there is some interesting Asian decor.

This was my first experience dining in a Thai place. Love the quiet ambiance. Linen tablecloths and napkins, yet comfortably casual. Vast menu options . Since I didn't know what to order I selected the Taste of Thailand. It's listed as the appetizer . Some appetizer!! It was a meal. Cabbage rolls, egg rolls, crab angels and something else. Very filling I couldn't eat it all. Large servings. My friend ordered a noodle bowl with chicken. Hugh!! Laila was our server . She very patiently explained what the different menu items were. Go there. You won't be disappointed.

This pains me to even write this review. I feel like I am announcing the death of an old friend! This was the first place I ever ate sushi... MANY years and MANY sushi rolls ago. Since 2003, this place was the best. Super crunch was always my favorite. No where could make it like Taste of Thai. About a year or more ago, the sushi here changed. All of the rolls were different and they weren't very good. We went tonight hoping that was a fluke and new owners were settling in. Well, it was not. It was clear there are new owners (despite the still remaining beloved portrait of the young Asian couple with the man wearing sunglasses that still lives in its proper home above the kitchen door). The sushi rolls were not even close to being what it used to be. The super crunch roll was skinny and tiny. The middle was dry and stuffed with bland tempura. There was a lack of eel sauce. The wasabi wasn't even very spicy- is it fake wasabi?? How is this even possible?? Wasabi is supposed to burn the hair out of your nose! It all was just generally not good. Even more not good than the last time we had it. And the health rating is 85. Eighty five!! Noooo!! I wanted to CRY. And I cannot stress enough the degree of literalness in which I say that. The server was nice enough. The decorations are the same. But oh woe is me. The sushi game is just devastatingly dead. I could roll a better sushi roll than that. Why does someone new have to come in and change the foundation of a successful business??? RIP to the OG Taste of Thai. You will always be my first true sushi love

The Mongolian beef is more like Mongolian soup. The flavor is average. The amount of white onions is inexcusable. There isn't much meat, or anything else. Everything is floating in oily sauce. Terrible.

I think this the the 1st time I have ever given a review as low as 1-star before... My husband and I have tried this place 3 times and all have been awful experiences. The food never tastes that great, but what is worse is the atmosphere and service. In total, we have now tried a few curry dishes and some basil fried fried rice. The food was cold the 1st 2 visits. What was the final straw for us was the 3rd visit: they were obviously understaffed (we don't hold them at fault for that, we used to be servers in college and understand how stressful that is).... What really upset us was getting continuously ignored once we were finally sat at a table. We would see the servers greet many other people who came after us, or bus tables, but no one even acknowledged we were there. That was strike 3 for us. Left and will not be back. We will keep our business with the best Thai place in town: Blue Pacific.

Friday, August 13, 2021 Greeted by Friendly Staff Establishment Clean / Employees Wearing Face Masks Due to CoViD-19 - Customers NOT Required to Wear Face Masks but Urged to No Line/No Waiting at This Time Arrived/Checked In: 12:04pm Seated:12:05pm Server took Drink/Appetizer order:12:15pm Placed Entrée Order: 12:15pm Appetizers Received: 12:30pm Received Entrée Order: 12:37pm Server was helpful & knowledgeable about food being offered. Daughter ordered a Matcha Latte ($5.50) to drink & we ordered Pot Stickers ($7.95) to share for appetizers (very yummy) and 3 pieces of Nigiri (#8-Snow Crab $1.50, #17-Salmon $2, #19-Tuna $2) all for myself. It was outstanding. Husband ordered Musman Chicken Curry cooked in a sweet peanut based curry sauce accompanied with potatoes & topped with fresh avocado and cashews ($8.95 for the Lunch Special). It also came with choice of soup (Coconut Soup-with fresh sliced mushrooms & onions in a coconut broth) & 1 Spring Roll. Daughter ordered Basil on Rice with Fried Egg. It was prepared with Ground Chicken in Basil Sauce with Red & Green Peppers over Rice ($8.95 for the Lunch Special). It also came with choice of soup (Coconut Soup-with fresh sliced mushrooms & onions in a coconut broth) & 1 Spring Roll. I order Chicken Pad Thai with Rice Noodles in Honey Peanut Sauce, Scallions, & Bean Sprouts ($7.95 for the Lunch Special) It also came with choice of soup (Chicken & Rice with green onions, cilantro, and carrots in a light chicken broth) & 1 Spring Roll. Food arrived hot & delicious and we loved every bite. It was beautifully presented. My husband & I didn't order anything to drink, except water. There was also lots of desserts to choose from but was too full to enjoy those at this time. I highly suggest a stop-in to this delicious restaurant if you are in the Hoover/Lorna Road area.

Many many options to select from on their menu of Thai cuisine as well, a full sushi bar, and boba teas. It took me a while to decide! I ordered Beef Drunken Noodles and they were very flavorful and just enough spice! Great service as well!

One of the better Thai restaurants in Birmingham. They are sporadic about having sushi though.

I was in the mood for Pad Thai, so I did a Yelp search and decided to try this place. I paced a to go order by phone and drove to pick it up. My food when ready when I arrived and was piping hot. The sauce was a little different than I'm accustomed to, but I enjoyed it. If I'm ever in the area, I would try Taste of Thailand again.

I have been to Taste of Thailand a few times and have ordered takeout many times. They never disappoint! I love the coconut curry soup and the Pad Thai. The food and service are great. I really enjoy the fun decor in Taste of Thailand.

This place was a great new find. First Thai place I've tried in AL. We ordered the pad khee mao (drunken noodles) with beef, basil shrimp fried rice, 3 flavor white fish, which came with white rice, and the eel and avocado roll. The sushi was okay best with spicy Mayo. The entrees were bursting with flavor. Everything tasted very good. The portion were perfect. The restaurant is very clean and neat.

This place is a Hoover cult classic. It has been a while since I have eaten here and it seems their menu has improved. It's more organized and has more pictures. The venue is still dramatically eclectic with Thai and not-so-Thai decor everywhere - I always felt it could use a good dusting and some minimizing. We ordered Crackling Calamari for an appetizer, Musmun Chicken Curry and Dazzling Crystal Noodle with beef for our entrees. The calamari and onions has a lightly sweet sauce it was crispy and flavorful. The curry was creamy, the chicken was tender, and it was paired with an avocado. Great combo! The noodle dish was okay - mostly tasted like it was flavored with only soy sauce. Oh - there is a bonus - they offer boba teas! Try the Taro.

First time visiting this restaurant and what a nice surprise. I'm here on Valentine's Day. It wasn't crowded, just the right amount of customers for a quiet intimate dinner. I had the Taste of Thailand appetizer. Enough for 2 people which included veggie spring rolls, crab wontons, fried dumplings and Thai toast. For the entree we ordered Pineapple Fried Rice (in a pineapple) and Fried Tamarin fish. Both were divine. Seasoned perfectly. Thoroughly enjoyed our food. We ordered sake and Raspberry Sake Tini. For my birthday dessert, we had the pistachio cake and the panna cotta. Will definitely return to try the other dishes.

This is such a cute place with lunch specials even on Saturdays. The specials come with soup, a spring roll and an entree. The coconut soup was a bit too sweet for me. I think they used broth and coconut cream and not milk. There were chunks of raw onion too which I wasn't a fan of. I loved the spring roll. They have another option for soup which is the rice and chicken one. Maybe I'll get that next time. The portion size was smaller but okay for lunch. Our server was super nice & did a good job. There was plenty of parking and it's in a strip mall location next to some cool stores like a Halal Indian grocery store, some beauty parlors and my favorite Bargain Hunt! The interior is Thailand for export, lots of cute touches and places to take pictures. This is family friendly place and there is ample seating. I would have liked the food to be a little less sweet. I think they make to cater to American tastes but some of us who don't use sugar in our foods may be put off with so much excess in it. I'll definitely eat coming back for the lunch special.

Really good... UNTIL I FOUND A STAPLE IN MY FOOD. That's messed up. $12 for a intestine tear also got boba and they gave me a regular straw. that's wrong.

Haven't been here in a long time. Decided to stop in and enjoy my favorite meal. Let me tell you, my go to is Pad Thai, spring rolls (not pictured), and yummy yummy sushi (also not pictured). This trip was a little disappointing because the rice was not ready for sushi, and indeed I had my mouth set for some. So definitely try the yummy yummy sushi. Usually I would do shrimp Pad Thai but lately I've been on a veggie kick. Their Thai Wings are good too!! They were fresh and hot.

We ordered sushi last night from here. This place has been here since the 1980's. Surin got rid of Alaskan Maki sushi roll, but Taste of Thailand still has it. I ate two rolls last night. They were fantastic.

Taste of Thailand is a hidden gym in Hoover. It's in a shopping center and I drove by it for years before finally trying it. Their menu is huge. Anyone can find something to satisfy their craving. I've been on a low carb diet so I decided to go with the stir fry. It was just the right size and had a great flavor and mixture of meat and vegetables. I'll be back here again soon to eat.

The food and service were great. We had the green curry and the chicken noodle soup. The only issue we had is that they charged us more than what it said on the menu. When we asked, the waiter said the prices had changed but the menu is not updated! So people be aware of this.

Traveling and staying in town nearby overnight, we did a Google search, found this spot, and were thrilled! Excellent, excellent Thai food.

i got thit Thai red curry and my husband got green curry. We didn't really like the green curry but the red curry was good.

Service and food were excellent. Place has a nice atmosphere with plenty of space and a good selection of sushi and Thai food. Fish was not as fresh but you're in AL so standards aren't high. Didn't really like the soup it was quite salty. Duck was very dry and noddles were dry and tasteless. Also a small beer list and a good amount of cocktails. Would definitely come back but will try other dishes.

do not go. overpriced, not consistent, small portions, bathrooms disgusting. food was bland and underwhelming. soup was like bath water, not Thai tasting, at all. The only positive is the staff was friendly.

We needed an early dinner and saw they opened at 4:30. What they don't tell you is the kitchen doesn't start putting out food until after 5. The food is good but it's not for times when you need to get in and out quickly.

I love Taste of Thailand! My favorite dish is Pad Thai with shrimp. I requested Thai spicy which is the hottest option. The service was great as usual with a few minor issues. The waitress was pleasant and always had a smile. My sister ordered the red snapper with steam rice. It was okay. She was not 100% satisfied. The menu indicated about $14 bucks, but when she received her bill it was $30. In small print, per the waitress, the red snapper is weighed per day, so today the cost was higher than usual. I wish this information would have been conveyed to her before ordering. Other than that it was okay.

Ordered shrimp curry. Supposed to be cream sauce, was runny like water, but tasted good.

Great service and the food was very good. The restaurant was nicely decorated. The Basil Chicken on Rice was very good.

Nothing stand-out-good, but not too bad either. I'm bitter for other reasons. Here's the picture: We were on the road, evacuating from a hurricane, and needed to make a stop in the area. It's nighttime. We're at a hotel that is close to everything, but would still require a car to get around. Husband is pooped from driving and the kids (one and five years old) were distressed from the long ride. Here's my gripe: I ordered delivery through an app and selected mild for every item that allowed us to choose. In the notes, I reiterated to have no spice at all because I'm feeding young children. In another note, I requested hot sauce on the side. I checked the box requesting utensils since we're at a hotel. The food arrived without utensils, not even a napkin, and the main entrees were both spicy. Great for me, but I couldn't properly feed the kids. The little one toughed it out on one dish, but the big one couldn't eat anything. Livid.

Awesome time here. The service was friendly and quick. I absolutely love the hot fish entree. It will set fire to the rain for sure. This place never disappoints and continue to improve with each visit. I have compared this place to Surin often, but have found they have many more Thai dishes to offer. The coconut soup and spring rolls are to die for. I will be back soon.

My boyfriend brought me here. He ordered a bunch of food and it was all good. Spicy and tasty.

Started off excellent. We had the lunch special which came with Tom ka soup and a crispy spring roll- both were excellent. I also ordered the soft spring roll as an appetizer and they were great. So you can imagine when my sad pad Thai arrived very bland and watery. It was one of the worst pad Thais I've ever had! My husband had pad see ew which was marginally better but still very watery and bland. Disappointing lunch.

This is one of my favorite COVID era restaurants. I call my order in and pick it up curbside. They take all of the info over the phone, the order is ready in less than 15 min, and the person that brings it out is always friendly. The food is well packaged for the trip home and I have never had any issues with the order or the packaging when I get home. Usually we reheat it a bit when we get home but that probably is not really even necessary. Our two favorites are the chicken noodle bowl and the crab rangoons. The chicken noodle bowl can be gotten with crunchy noodles, soft noodles, or a combo. We usually get soft noodles. It comes with some lettuce which I just mix into the whole thing but my wife likes to ask them to hold the lettuce so to each his or her own. The sauce has a creamy, acidic, and spicy character that we really like. It is quite unique and tasty! The rangoons come with a delicious sauce for dipping. Dont miss that! Really, the service could not be friendlier or more efficient. They deserve the highest rating for the way they are handling curbside and contactless service during the epidemic. Hats off to you!

The food here is phenomenal. Highly recommend. Best. Thai. Food. Ever. Very reasonably priced. Mixed drinks are delish. I recommend the Hoover Slammer but the Lemon Drop and the Plum Wine are equally delicious. The spring rolls are super crispy with fresh sauces, steamed dumplings are perfectly steamed. California Shrimp Tempura rolls are to die for. Crab wontons are heavenly. The chicken on a stick (satay?) was omg good, but the sauce is what brings it home. The Pho is always fresh and yummy. Trying the Duck Curry tonight, can't wait! Noms!

We ordered takeout and were taken aback by the small portion of rice we were given in proportion to the curry plate. We are used to a small takeout box sized amount of rice but instead were given a small dessert cup size that had maybe 3 tbsp of rice in it. When we brought up the disproportionate ratio and requested more rice, we had to pay almost $2 for it, which is overpriced considering white rice is cheap and you can buy a whole bag for that amount. We had the Musmun curry which was good but a little sweet for my taste and the papaya salad was ok.

Wanted noodles and didn't wanna go far from where I was. Yelp suggested this place was my closest. Ordered Tom Yum w/ Shrimp as my appetizer. Ordered The Beef Pho. Why two soups essentially Jennifer? No one knows. The Tom Yum was delicious . Still in search of the same one I had in San Diego. I liked the tangy flavor and the hint of spice in this one. I loved the cilantro and mushrooms. I also loved that the Shrimp weren't over cooked. That lets me know they aren't just sitting in the soup. The Pho was delicious. It was full of flavor. The beef was tender. The noodles weren't mushy. The toppings were good as well. The typical Pho toppings. The only complaint was there was nothing to give it spice on the the table or with the topping. I asked for extra scallions and lime and got it no problem. Most places try and charge you now. I tried my friends pot stickers and I'd definitely order them again. Tender and cooked just right. The Beef lo Mein was perfect too. I didn't care too much for the chicken Lo Mein that Kese had. I guess the sauce makes the difference here. Lol. I also loved the fried rice my other friend had. It was some really good fried rice. I bet it was really good with all the veggies in it. Her but doesn't eat nothing so I was proud of her for even eating here and she's the one ready to return already. That says a lot. We are all ready to go back. Loved it

The food is delicious however I think the portions are very small. I need three entrées to feel full. But it is exceptional in every way. I just need more of it for the price.

Great solid Thai restaurant. Ordered to go several times. Really enjoy the fish curry dish. Overall great place for takeout and etc.

Warning! Do not let the location scare you. When pulling up to this restaurant it's in the corner of the shopping center and it was very dirty. Trash was all over the entrance to the restaurant. But with seeing the other reviews, and watching the people walk out of the restaurant we decided to give it a try. I'm glad that we did. The restaurant was very clean and welcoming on the inside. We started off with the taste of Thailand appetizer, it was very good. I had the chicken Penang and he had the Curry chicken. Both dishes were very flavorful and the amount of the serving was adequate. My only suggestion would be that the restaurant cleans up the outside of the building to invite more customers in. I would not go out of my way to come to this restaurant again, but if I was in the area I would return.