Thai American Bistro

The three of us, teenage boys from Elkins High School, entered at 7 PM on Thursday night. Although Thai American Bistro may appear to be a small restaurant off University Boulevard, it is a great restaurant that offers big flavors, excellent service, and a cozy atmosphere. When we first arrived, we were welcomed by the staff and they were extremely accommodating when asked if we could film. The restaurant itself has a very cozy, family-run feel. With its yellow walls, umbrellas hanging from the roof, and photos of Thailand plastered around the restaurant, Thai American Bistro really felt like we were right at home. We decided to start with an appetizer of fried tofu. The tofu by itself lacked a great deal of flavor. However, the dipping sauce was phenomenal, packed with flavor, tangy, and just a little addictive. For our main dishes, we ordered Pad Thai, Basil Fried Rice, and Thai Fried Rice with Tofu. The Pad Thai was a very colorful dish, with the noodles, vegetables, and peanuts balanced perfectly to create a hearty meal that felt authentically Thai. The Basil Fried Rice was just as good as the Pad Thai. It was juicy and well seasoned, with tender chicken and sautéed vegetables to bring it all together. The Thai Fried Rice was equally as tasty. The tofu for the Thai fried rice was also a lot more flavorful than the appetizer, and the rice had a lot of variety of vegetables. The garnishing itself was well plated as it contained sauteed cilantro and bell peppers dazzling the surface of the rice. The service was prompt and attentive, and it was clear that the staff took pride in ensuring our dining experience was seamless, and even when there was an insignificant lapse with the bill, it was solved with minimal inconvenience. The restaurant was mostly immaculate including the bathrooms and certainly exhibited the same attention to detail in the food and service. The atmosphere was a little crowded and noisy, but the service combined with the food provided a pleasant experience. For dessert, we shared coconut ice cream and roti, which was a fusion of Thai and Indian. Even though we were somewhat sceptical that this combination would not work, it was very surprisingly good and something I'd have again. Overall, the Thai American Bistro exceeded all of our expectations. A small, simple, casual restaurant appearance ended up being a delicious and welcoming restaurant, which personified the essence of everything I've known about Thai food. I'd certainly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious restaurant experience in the Sugarland area with hospitality and authenticity.

Flavorful Thai servings in a hole-in-a-wall setting with quick and friendly service. We had the Chicken Satay, Pad Kee Mow, Penang Curry, and Thai Fried Rice. They were all good with fulfilling portions. The mango with sticky rice made for nice dessert too. Thai Tea was good as expected. We went with medium spicy level which was just hot enough to contribute to the overall taste profile but didn't cause any discomfort. Our server was quite courteous and welcoming.

Thai American never disappoints! The food is always consistent and of outstanding quality. Every dish we’ve tried has been excellent and unmistakably fresh. It’s a go-to take out spot for sure. What makes it even better is how family-friendly it is. The kids’ meals are fantastic and thoughtfully portioned and a big hit with kiddos! A true neighborhood gem that is consistently excellent, warm, and reliable. Highly recommended!

Homemade made Thai dishes, that is so good 👍🏾. I had the spicy crispy chicken plate. If you're in the Sienna Plantation area, please stop by or order online. Great customer service!

Boat noodles are the best Thai food I have ever eaten! Chicharron top the soup is such a game changer! Gotta get it with the blood too. Staff is super friendly and made sure we were satisfied with our meal. Much love!

Ugh. This place is yummmm! It’s a small place but super busy! I picked this place cause it seemed simple and good, boy was it GOOD! We started with fried wonton and chicken satay, the peanut sauce was sooooo good And for dinner we have the combination Thai fried rice I was able to order chicken beef and tofu! I lovedddd every bit of it and my fav was the tofu. We also got pad Thai, and that came with chicken, also so good! Again this place was super busy with someone coming thru the door every 5-10 mins to pick up dinner and all 6 tables had people sitting at it. Again small place to dine in, but it was so goood! Plus the ladies were super sweet to me

Awesome food. I’ve been to Thailand more times than I can count. The panang curry was very authentic and delicious, perfectly cooked rice as well. I was impressed to see khao soi on the menu as well, it tasted just like it does in northern Thailand. Would go back.

This was our first time eating here and went based off of the great Reviews. The Reviews were definitely on point because the food here was fantastic! Our order came out just as we ordered and was very tasty with good sized portions. Even my daughter who is a very picky eater finished her plate, Chicken Fried Rice. The Owner even brought us out some complimentary Green Thai Tea which was so good. My wife and I liked it better than the normal Thai Tea. The restaurants dining area wasn't busy because we went kind of late, roughly an hour before closing. Their To-go's however were non-stop the entire time we were there. That's always a great sign👍 Also since it wasn't too busy the Owner came out and spoke with us for a good 15 minutes, very friendly lady. This is their first restaurant she told us and from the way things are going it's going to be around for a while. The spot itself was small, cozy and very clean. That along with the scratch made dishes in a good location and you have the perfect recipe for success! Would we go back? We're already planning our next visit😁

The food was excellent and the staff was very friendly. It's definitely affordable with lots of good things on the menu. Seemed like while we were there that there were quite a few regulars coming in and out. It's a small place so I don't know what it's like on a normal night. We went on a Sunday during lunch. If you've in the area and have a hankering for some Thai food, go check them out! The curry was so good and my wife loved her pad Thai. It was good white lotus viewing food

Great service, food, and wait time. Pineapple red curry was delicious, pad Thai was great too. Don't be afraid to go for the extra spicy, it's not too spicy. But I'm also Mexican so unless it makes you cry it's not spicy enough for me so take that as an indication.

My family and I recently came here for a last minute lunch. Service was great and so was the food. I'm currently on a Gluten Free/Dairy Free diet so I was pleasantly surprised to see majority of their items were gluten free. I did order the Yellow curry which was delicious. My husband got the Pad Thai. Both dishes were delicious. The spice level was just right and they even offer extra price on the table in case you'd like to increase your dishes spice level. Ambiance is cute and small but just the perfect. We will definitely be returning.

Finally got to try this neighborhood Thai place, had a good experience overall. Food: we got the Tom yum soup as well as the papaya salad and pad Thai. The food was lacking a bit of flavor but still good overall. I think the spicy level was a bit on the milder side Service: service was great, they checked on us and made sure our food came out quickly. We noticed that this restaurant gets a lot of takeout orders so it seems to be popular in the area Ambiance: quaint decorations all around, there's a giant picture of Thailand hanging on the wall, almost makes me wanna visit someday!

I ordered from here on DoorDash, so I can't speak to service or ambiance. However, their food is solid and better made than what Thai cottage has been offering lately. I appreciate the quality and the flavoring is amazing. Will order from here again.

Chicken pad Thai spicy: we could go one up since it was not That spicy for me but for my husband and in laws it was perfect. Pad see ew: With beef: this was really good as well That basil fried rice medium spice: next time i will definitely be upping my spicy in take but good over all

I ordered the papaya salad and chicken. The chicken came out fresh and hot, the papaya salad was chilled and crispy. I enjoyed the condiments that came with it, including the friend onion which I nibbled with my sticky rice. I also ordered the kids pad Thai, not the best that I've had unfortunately. It was dried and the noodles were overcooked. The staff were super sweet and attentive.

Let me start by saying that I am so upset I hadn't tried this place sooner! I just recently moved back in the area and man oh man am I glad to have this in our area! Food is delicious the first time we dined in and got the chicken pad see eww and the chicken pad kee mow (drunken noodles) medium spicy! Tonight we got to go yellow curry chicken and pad see eww, wow! The flavors always deliver! Definitely one of my new favorite spots!

This is a small restaurant good for small groups. Service was good. Food came out fairly fast. Ordered the Pad Thai with shrimps, a cup of Tom yum soup, green curry with tofu, and mango with sweet sticky rice for dessert. The Pad Thai was ok. The shrimps were fresh, and the portion was good. However it was missing the lime commonly seen in Pad Thai dishes. Not a big deal. The Tom Yum soup lacked flavors. No sourness but spice level was there. The green curry lacked some flavors too. The mango sticky rice was good. The sticky rice was just a small portion but the flavor was there. The mango was a little tang but it complemented the sweet sticky rice. Overall not very impressed with the quality.

Good food for a good price. We love going here and getting takeout. A really nice neighborhood spot.

This opened up near my house and it's become one of my favorite Thai restaurants in all of Houston. First off, I only order to go here, have never dined in. And a quick tip, order about 30 minutes before you want to eat it, they are good but are short staffed and very busy. I usually start off with the green papaya salad, here it comes with fried chicken and sticky rice so you basically get two appetizers for the price of one. The Tom yum here is solid, they pack it with a decent amount of shrimp. As far as the curries go they are all good, but my favorite is red curry with roasted duck, not many Thai places offer duck as a protein option. Crab fried rice is my go to here as well. Super flavorful. As far as noodles, pad Thai and pad kee Mao are delicious. Finally, they are one of only a few places in town that offers Khoa soi. This was a dish I fell in love with in Las Vegas at Lotus of Siam and have been searching for it in Houston. So very happy to see it here. Overall, even if I wasn't near by I'd drive to eat here!

Locally operated Thai restaurant, I like their order-from-phone at your table feature. Broth was too salty for our taste. Red curry was aromatic with the right amount of heat (medium). Pad thai noodles were soft. Still had the new-business feel, we will try again.

Service was very friendly and this is a family place. It's a small space. For smaller groups, it definitely better. We ordered and it did not take long for the food to come. Tom Yum Soup was nice and tangy. You get to choose the spice level. We also got fried rice (I didn't try... but must have been good because they ate it all up), Pad Kee Mao (good flavor and meat was tender... just a little more saucy that I am used to) and Basil Egg Plant (needed more eggplant). When I visit again, need to kick up the spice level.

The food and the service are both good here. I've only had take out and my order was always correct. The food is tasty and portioned appropriately. I'll be back.

Unfortunately this was a disappointing encounter. It does pain me to write this review. While the Thai establishment is a nice addition to the Riverstone area to diversify restaurants nearby; it unfortunately did not meet expectations on the quality of the food. This is a casual casual to visit, and while the staff is kind and helpful in taking your order - the food did not deliver. We got the pad Thai, green curry, and eggplant with tofu. The spring rolls were good! We may have gone on a bad day, but to have all entrees come out lacking was a bit surprising. I'd be happy to give it a try again, but do feel that there are better establishments around for time being.

If you are wanting home cooked Thai food with love-- this is the place. The restaurant is small and warm. The people are great! We met John and Kate and they are awesome. My family and I (4 people) decided to order a few items to share so we could try different things. The Chicken Satay & Moo Ping were very flavorful and juicy. Not over cooked and dry at all compared to other places I have tried this dish. The pad thai, you can not go wrong with it at all. Red Curry with Roasted duck was amazing! We loved the sweetness from the pineapple in the dish. The roasted duck was nice and tender.

It was a one woman show!! I assume she was the owner, as she greeted with a smile a sat us immediately, took our order and served. The place is small for sit down but offers a nice ambiance for a quick meal. I loved the little umbrellas hanging throughout!! We had mixed veggies with rice and pad ke mow (pan fried noodles with beef [chosen]). Everything was delicious and tasted fresh!! Such a gem in Sugarland/Riverstone area.

I've been looking for a good local Thai option, and I finally found it! I ordered yellow curry with chicken, red curry with beef, and chicken pad Thai. The yellow I ordered medium and the red mild. The mild red curry had great flavor, and the medium yellow was spicy, but not toooooo spicy. Hot probably would have been too much, and I like spice. All in all, great food, good value. Give it a try.

Came inside to order to -go and the man taking my order was already rude. Ordered chicken yellow curry and shrimp pad Thai bean sprouts on the side please. The man goes to tell me "bean sprouts already on the side" ok like how ima know that? This my first time here. I also wanted everything spicy. Came home to see the yellow curry is filled up with nothing but onions in all cuts and shapes, was not spicy. Pad Thai looked weird bc it came with all different sizes of shrimp, just threw me off. It came with no limes and no spice . It was negative spicy. Disappointing dinner. Not coming back. Almost slipped on the rug walking out too smh

So yummy! Must try the Chicken Pad Thai!!! It's a small restaurant but the sweet lady that serves us (almost every time we've been) is fast and helpful. They have a ton of takeout so if you can't go in just order it to be delivered. I'm not plugging any delivery places but I'm sure they all pickup there.

First off, if I could give more than 5 stars, I would! This is a true hidden gem! I'm originally from Chicago/NWI & there's really only one place back home I go to for Thai because I can be picky. My family and I were so hungry and I just googled nearby places! I stumbled across Thai American Bistro & seen all the great reviews! As we were approaching the restaurant, I was a little hesitant because it looked almost like a chain restaurant due to the exterior, but never judge a book by its cover! As soon as you walk-in, the colors and aroma of the fresh food let you know you made the right choice! My kids loved the decorations hanging from the ceilings and family pictures they had surrounding us. We got to meet one of the owners, I didn't get her name, but this is her and husbands business and he was also helping! You could see him cooking & ringing out customers while still making time to smile & change the light settings for my children! His wife, telling us a bit about the restaurant and how there was this one dish only she could make although she tried to train others so she had to keep our convo short lol. All in all, the food was great, to say the least. The spring rolls were absolutely amazing and so good, even my kids were eating their veggies with joy! The dipping sauces were excellent as well! I had the basil eggplant with chicken and had it prepared spicy! The flavor was excellent and the chicken was very fresh! I forgot what dish my mother ordered but she loved it too! My 4 kids (with the exception of the baby) all had something different from the childrens menu, which they each loved and we finished it off with a dessert! Sticky rice paired with a passion fruit icecream... now here I am, almost a month later in Chicago missing this food and beyond amazing experience!

Every dish was absolutely delicious. The service staff was totally gracious. The Pad Kee Mao was uniquely seasoned with this extra little sauce that you could pour over top that was oh so good.

Great Thai food. My family really enjoyed our meal -- we ordered to go. Highly recommend getting the curries -- portions are quite generous, so they're well worth the price compared to other local Thai restaurants like Thai Cottage.

I was so pleasantly surprised by our meal here. We ordered takeout on a weekday for lunch, and the food was ready in about 20 minutes. The curries were the highlight of our meal! You can choose what kind of protein you want (tofu, chicken, pork, etc.) in the curry, as well as the spice level. We picked the lowest spice and the spice was low to medium. My favorites were the red curry and the green curry. Definitely a must try! The yellow curry was also good, but the red & green were the best. The pad thai was solid, and the fried rice was also good especially for the kids who didn't like the spicy curries. Prices were actually good! $13 for each curry -- and the amount of curry you get is bigger than at other places.

Order your food, watch videos of Thai street food on their TV while you wait, then, dig into your pad Thai! This place was delicious! We got chicken satay (very tender with a nice peanut sauce), Tom yum soup (perfect balance of sour, sweet and spicy), pad Thai (flavorful!) And papaya salad with fried chicken! I've never seen restaurants serve papaya salad with fried chicken and sticky rice but oh man.... It's the perfect combo!!! Will definitely come back again!!

Best Thai in Sugarland/MO city! Everything was off the chain! I have been to almost all the best Thai restaurants in Texas and this was on the top 4! Best 3 in Houston! Everything was delicious. Service was great. The young man was extremely friendly and provided outstanding service with offering different options and inviting us to try other items. All dishes were cooked to perfection! Great seasoning, not too much fish sauce, not too little chili, and generous portions! My only note was I usually like the mango sticky rice a sweeter with more coconut cream. Mango was ripe and juicy. *trust me sometimes places put mango that isn't ready and makes the dish bitter* Will be back!

Their food was soooo good, even the kids food was amazing and full of flavor. This is not your Thai restaurant where a bunch of stuff is sitting in big hot bowls in the back ready to serve. Everything is made fresh from scratch. The Thai fried rice was the best flavored fried rice I've tasted. The kids noodles was something I'd eat, amazing flavor. I had the Khoa Soi which was amazing, the coconut milk as the base w just enough spice and chicken that falls off the bone! So good! And this is the kind of place where they're always adding new things and special appetizers or dishes. We'll be back for sure!

Wonderful Thai place in Riverstone area, authentic style Thai. I'm glad I dont have to drive far away to grab some great Thai anymore. Got the PadSee Ew with been, that's how I judge Thai spots I like, and it was perfect! Very limited seating and small restaurant, I doubt I'll ever eat inside, mainly togo orders. Fast and friendly service! I'll be back for more dishes. Definitely try this place out

This is a hidden gem! Food here is so fresh and tasty . The owners are very hands on and provide excellent customer service. Perfect family place as they make accommodations to try and please the kids AKA picky eaters requests. So happy we found this little spot! Make sure you call in advance because it does get busy!

Had the Pad thai 10/10 so good!!! Spring rolls were crispy and great! Service: the cashier is the only person working the front and she does SO well. The food is worth any type of wait which there was none even though she had a few tables. Overall worth the 25 minute drive any day!!

Small store. Got yellow curry and pad thai takeout, and both were great! Service was super nice and pickup and on time. My go to thai spot in the area!

Love having this authentic Thai place so close to home. The boss lady is super friendly and polite - greets you with Sir or Madam every time she speaks. I ordered my all-time favorite Pad See Eew which is flavorfully fried with generous ingredients. My friends ordered Boat Noodles. I tried it and the broth is so tasty! It is hard to find a place which sells boat noodles after we ate it in Bangkok. So glad we can satisfy our craving anytime since it is close by.

This was my second time trying Thai food. It was ok, definitely not something I would crave but it was good. Seems like a family owned place, everyone was really nice.

We were in the mood for Thai and noticed this place so we tried it. We are very picky with our Thai food, most Thai places we like are inner loop because other places are subpar. The service here is friendly and food was ready fairly quickly. We ordered pad Thai with pork, extra spicy. Also ordered cashew chicken extra spicy. Both dishes were surprisingly delicious. Sorry for the pictures, we started eating - forgot to take pics when food arrived. We also ordered a pineapple upside down cake with coconut ice cream. That was super tasty too. Will definitely be back and definitely recommend it!

Solid Thai spot, will def be back. We got yellow curry and drunken noodles. Thai tea was good. Good amount of chicken to noodle ratio, the curry could use more meat though.

Excellent food and service. They were very helpful in helping us select our meal and checked to make sure our food was prepared as we liked it.

I don't do many reviews and I hate that I have to leave this one after all the good comments from the Riverstone community about this place. Unfortunately, as I was commenting how good my pad Thai was to my friends, I noticed something weird on my chicken. As I looked closer I noticed there was hair, not only a strand of hair but what looked to look like a BALL of hairs. Looked like what the bottom of a broom looks like. I notified the server about it and she immediately took it to the back to notify the cooks. She came back immediately and said that I would not be paying for my meal. Which I appreciate, HOWEVER I did not like the fact that my friends had to pay for their meal when we ordered the same thing and they all had chicken. The server brought the owner to speak to us, which she apologized and we took her apology but like I told her I did not find it fair for them to pay. Her excuse being that it was cooked separately. Which I don't understand because how could you cook four plates separately that are exactly the same yet they all came out at the same time. Again, I would understand if it was just ONE hair but this seems to be a ball of hairs. The owner mentioned that the cooks wear hair nets but the server was not wearing one and neither was she and they were both constantly walking to the back and to the front with an apron. My advice watch for hair balls!

Friendly, family-owned diner with cozy environment, good food, and enthusiastic owners.

I asked for spicy and the food was definitely spicy. I liked the food. The only thing which was somewhat different is that they used habanero pepper in the cooking. It is usually Serranos that is used in Thai food. Not all people can deal with habaneros which is a different spice level.

Delicious Thai dishes at reasonable prices with friendly customer service...highly recommend!

My goodness. It's tough out here in Fort Bend county for lovers of Thai food. After we moved to Mo City from North Houston, we found ourselves without a reliable Thai spot for several years. Enter Thai American. I came for the pad kee mow. And it was phenomenal. But we return - again and again and again - for the green curry. I find myself daydreaming about it. The service is great. They're sweet to our toddler and the kids menu is a big hit with her, especially the stir fried chicken with broccoli. I can't recommend this place enough.

Excited about trying a new restaurant and was encouraged after reading the reviews. Arrived a little after 6 pm on a Sunday and there were only 2 tables with total of 4-5 adults and 4 - 5 kids. One table had already paid their bill. Server handed me a menu, brought me a glass of water BUT never took my order. I was seated near the cash register and decided to play the waiting game. NO SERVICE. I finally pulled the server to the side and discreetly stated I was leaving because no one took my order.

We were out and saw it while driving - a friend had suggested we check it out. We decided to give it a try. Amazing food - the Moo Ping is delicious. I ordered it as an appetizer and then ordered another as my main meal. My wife had the Shrimp Pad Thai and loved it. The staff is really eager to please and very proud of their food and their heritage. Give it a try! You won't regret it.

I really like their pad Thai here and they don't upcharge for shrimp. That alone will make me keep coming back.

So happy that we have a very good Thai Restaurant in the neighborhood! Food is good quality and delicious! Pur "go to" Thai restaurant now! Food tastes like homemade! No pic of the Red curry but it is delicious!!

It's good, owners are friendly. We got green curry, something else and fried chicken. Curry and chicken were awesome, obviously the 3rd was less memorable. Be careful with the spice!

My husband and I stopped by one Sat evening for dinner and were surprised at how empty it was. I knew they had just opened recently and I had been wanting to swing by. We started off with the Spring Rolls which were freshly fried and super crispy. (And hot). He had the Cashew Chicken and I tried the Khoa Soi as recommended by the gentleman (as it was a specialty from his wife's hometown). The food was delicious and flavorful. His wife even explained to me that she thought that the broth turned out perfect and that I should hold off on adding any lime juice until I tried it. We also thought the portions were generous and both had to take about half of our meal home. Super-Friendly Mom and Pop shop and thrilled to have them in the neighborhood. :)

It was me and my family's first time trying this place and it did not disappoint. All the dishes were authentic. We ordered the duck Pad Kee Mao, Thai beef boat noodles, Thai beef fried rice, fried chicken with papaya and sticky rice, and my youngest daughter ordered the chicken tenders and fries and all were really good. I think that this place by far has the best Duck pad kee mao in town! Would recommend this spot! I love supporting mom and pop restaurants and the waiter and staff were super nice even my daughters kept saying how friendly the waiter was.

I really enjoyed this spot!! I have been regular take out customer since I discovered the place. Must have's from this restaurant are the Moo Ping, Thai tea and Pad Thai. Moo ping has probably one of my favorite appetizers I have tried and the chicken pad Thai is always a hit. Cashew nut chicken was my friend's favorite item. I have also tried Pad Kee Mao and it was delicious. Staff here was so attentive and would definitely recommend this restaurant!!