Thai Bistro

This is definitely on the more authentic side which we absolutely love! The only complaint would be for the yellow curry I ordered, I wish it had a little more of an intense flavor, like more fish sauce, but you could probably order some on the side which I forgot to ask for lol. I’m just super picky with my curry. Everything else tasted great!

Great dinner experience here! We got the Chicken fried rice, Red Sea Curry, and Pad Thai. Everything was so delicious. The waitstaff were also so kind and friendly. I can't wait to come back here!

The pineapple curry is delicious! The soup is salty but still good. However, you have to pay attention that: 1. If you want to order lunch special, not just point on the menu. Unless verbally specified, they will give you a regular plate at a higher price. 2. The beans are not well cooked. It tastes bad and may cause stomachache.

Busy place. Popular for a casual Thai meal. The place is a little bit difficult to find, but plenty of parking. Outdoor seating doesn't really work in the summer. Menu and cuisine is solid. Prices are reasonable, and food is delicious. Service is prompt and courteous. Nothing fancy, but a place you always remember to go back to.

Loved the food, loved the price. Had pad Ke Mao tofu and veggie medium spice and was very veggies full, had good amount of chili flakes to my liking and good balance of Thai flavors. The ambience is quiet and small but nice for a family dinner.

Nice place. Amazing food. The Panang curry is legendary in my eyes. Four levels of spicy. Hot isn't the hottest on their menu, but it is no joke. I can't imagine the level above. May need gloves to eat!

Just not the great flavor I'm use to, chicken had no season in yellow curry..something is off. Service and atmosphere are good

This is such a cute spot. Its a very small restaurant but its well decorated, clean and has a cozy vibe. We were among the first ones to get there and the service was amazing!! One of the best staff I have ever encountered. Everyone was smiling and we were promptly seated and she was checking on us making us feel welcome. There were so many options on the menu. My sister got one of their curry options and I got a fried rice with pineapple. We also got some appetizer. It caugh my attention they had a significant amount of vegetarian and vegan options. Chicken, shrimp and beef could be replaced with tofu. I truly liked this place. Will be going back again for sure.

We were around the area and craving for some Thai food, so we stumbled into this cute little place. The environment is very chill, and European for us. We said it seems more like we were in an Italian or Spanish relationship. However, we started out with their assorted appetizers. I was amazed by their spring rolls. We both agreed it's the best spring rolls we've ever had. Not sure how they made it differently, but super yummy. The rest of the appetizers were 9/10 as well. Chicken satay is on the simple side, I wish we were more amazed by it. Then, we picked shrimp pad Thai and chicken lettuce wrap as the entrees. The shrimp pad Thai was not bad at all. And if you like spicy, I recommend to eat it with the dry chili powder. Unfortunately, the chicken lettuce wrap wasn't our favorite. I was hoping for something else, but if you like something lighter, this entree might be a good choice. At least the chicken was tender and juicy.

Restaurant is located in a strip mall on US 59 frontage road. They offer inside and outside seating. When we came in, we were quickly shown to our table. We ordered our usual menu that we order in other Thai restaurants to compare. They are well known for their Panag curry where they have a Houston Chronicle write up. We started with the Tom Yum Shrimp. It was decent and had a good number of shrimps. We also tried the papaya salad and was decent as well. Next up was their famous Penang curry... I can see why it is popular. It's is very tasty and would recommend trying it. We also ordered stir fried pork basil dish which was ok. Lastly, we had the mango sticky rice for dessert. Thought it was better than most we had before. Mango was sweet and rice was sweet and creamy. Since our favorite Thai place suddenly shut down, we have been looking for a place to go. Definitely worth trying out.

This place is still the same as the last time. We went here right when they opened on a Sunday afternoon. Small area, lots of seating, and clean. All staff are friendly and very attentive. Service was fast and our food came out right away. All the food we ordered this time-- hit like authentic Thai dishes. Appetizers: Shrimp in Blanket-- 8/10 seasoned well, not as crunchy as expected and these are usually wrapped in egg roll wrappers, not breaded. Had a soft crunch. Fried Calamari-- 8.5/10 seasoned well and had more of a soft crunch. Crab Fried Rice-- 9/10 I liked how they had lots of lump crab meat. Some restaurants go skimp on the crab. Flavorful. Pad Thai Noodles-- 9/10 Authentic pad Thai flavors. Tiger Cry (Beef)-- 7/10 without the sauce & 8/10 with the sauce. Without the sauce was just grilled beef with no seasoning. With the sauce-- adds a little flavor. Beef Green Curry (MILD SPICY)-- 8/10 not a lot of beef. We love curry and this was really good with white rice. We still love this place and one of our go-to's for Thai.

Judging by all the awards and accolades on the wall, it appears the heydey for Thai Bistro was nearly 2 decades ago (#1). The place is reminiscent of many Asian establishments in this part of town: a diminished authentic experience semi-overpriced, and primed for the palates of folks in this part of town. On looks alone, Thai Bistro seems to stand out a bit more than the neighboring businesses. It shares the underpass of Summit Square (#2) with a good amount of al fresco dining outdoor seating options. Looks can be somewhat deceiving, as the inside is a little more tight than I would have imagined despite the second level seating. It might not feel super group friendly, but it's definitely got casual date vibes and lunch destination feels. Given how pricey the a la carte options (#3) are, I'd recommend the lunch special which was $12 and under for an entree, mini app, and drink. The options include items such as the bbq lemongrass tofu, pad thai, panang chicken curry, chicken basil inferno, and yellow curry vermicelli. I didn't find much of anything that exciting but we still ordered a heap of food any way. The tom yum was probably the highlight. The prawns were fresh, the smell was fragrant, and the broth was flavorful despite being crazy dark. The fish cakes were a bit of a bummer as they were oily and bland. The pad thai was passable but the penang curry was substantially better. Pad see ew felt average and the fried dumplings / spring rolls were a total bust. When it comes to appetizers, I'd probably stick with the satays or none at all. Minus the food miscues, the real kicker was the service. They were just so slow that it took longer for us to get our check than it did for us to eat our meals. It was hard getting someone's attention for usual things such as water refills or simply ordering more food. There were a lot of uncleaned tables at the end of service but few folks tending to them. I realize that I'm not the target clientele and that's okay. I think I expected this given everything, but it'll likely be awhile before I'm back. ___________ (#1) 2006 / 2007. (#2) Exhibit A: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/thai-bistro-houston?select=U2eYGpP1q29VKf21TNCk7w (#3) $23 for some crab fried rice? Okay then.

Not many places you can get a meal for under $15 these days. The chicken Pad Thai lunch special really hit the spot. I went with medium which was still pretty spicy. Thankfully the service was spot on and they kept my water glass full. The lunch special came with a bowl of soup and a little side salad. Both of these things are rather average. I enjoyed the peanut sauce type dressing on the salad, and the soup had a good flavor. I don't have three course meals very often so I appreciate this little touch.

Solid Thai Place in Houston! There's always a decent number of people inside when I visit but it is never full enough to have to wait for a spot to sit. They do have an upstairs area for larger parties as well. The restaurant is inside a large plaza right off 59 so there are plenty of parking spots. I've tried a few dishes here. Their dishes are vegetable heavy. My go to is the Blazing Noodle vegan with tofu and veggies. They accommodate no fish/oyster sauce if you ask for dishes to be vegan. Their Panang curry is also delicious Their Thai Iced Tea is less creamy than other restaurants and not overly sweet.

The food was okay. ordered pad thai chicken and shrimp fried rice. Pad Thai chicken was pretty good. It came with soup and salad. The soup was a no-go. Way too salty and oily. I don't even know what soup it was. The salad was good. We were so hungry and when you are in that state everything tastes good, but we could easily spot some things like the soup. The shrimp fried rice was decent. It was very seasoned. It was good but when I came home even until I was writing this review I was thirsty and drinking so much water. Oh, and the Thai tea I ordered was eh. It wasn't the taste I know, I think it was more watery and bitter compared to other Thai teas I've tried. And not a big fan of the paper straws either. Other stuff like easy parking, good service, clean tables, and sparkly clean bathroom too.

Cute little place with great Thai food. The servers are very kind and work hard to make you feel welcome. The food is good and also locket friendly. Has outdoor seating which is perfect for spending for enjoying summer dinners.

I have tried this restaurant twice, and I loved the food each time. Stopped in for lunch. The lunch special is served with soup and salad. Both had good flavor. Entrees we're on point in terms of flavor and level of spicy. I ate every bite. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. Service was good. Parking is convenient. Interior is small, but beautiful.

I'm giving Thai bistro five stars purely because they are always consistent. The food is really good, but even better it's always hot, they never get my order wrong and the service is always the same. I just really appreciate having a go to place nearby that I can count on.

Overall, a pretty good option for Thai. We tried the Panang Curry with chicken as well as the Seafood Lover. The Panang Curry was alright -- a bit on the watery side. The Seafood Lover was really good -- the curry had a great flavor. It came with 4 shrimp, 2 scallops, and a few pieces of squid. Both the chicken and shrimp were just a tad bit dry though. I ordered delivery -- everything was well-packaged and came with rice. Easy online ordering system that allows you to schedule delivery for later.

This bistro is very unassuming from the outside, but has a nice vibe inside. It's very small but has a good layout with tablecloth-covered tables. Service was friendly and quick. Our appetizers came out probably less than 5 min after ordering and were piping hot! The crispy veggie rolls came with some type of viscous vinegar sauce (which was alright and very interesting) while the crispy pot stickers came with some soy sauce. The veggie rolls were a little bland, but I guess you can't expect much from a veggie roll. The potstickers were super crispy and had a well-seasoned filling of vegetables and chicken. For our entrees, we ordered the eggplant and tofu dish and the tamarind shrimp. The eggplant and tofu dish was savory and had a nice peppery and herbaceous flavor at first; however, when we got toward the bottom of the plate where all the sauce is, it got extremely salty. It became a little difficult to keep eating. The tamarind shrimp had a delicious tempura outside. The sweet tamarind sauce balanced it out well. I wish there were more vegetables on the plate and the portion was a little small. Both entrees came with a bowl of white rice. Parking is easy as there is a lot with big spaces in front. I'd recommend this place for quick and cheap takeout. The prices were probably the best thing about this restaurant.

I picked up tofu Pad Thai to go and Thai tea. The pad thai is disappointing. It's insipid with no flavor. And they added green peppers which I haven't seen in the dish before. The iced Thai tea is good but I wish it cost less than $5. Customer service is good. She asked if I wanted egg on the dish in case I'm vegan. The yello curry is better.

Get restaurant! They have amazing tofu spring rolls with peanut sauce! Great service also

Thai Bistro was surprisingly really good! It made for the perfect quick lunch on our self care Sunday. We happened to stop by here because we were waiting on our facial appointment nearby, but to our surprise it was great. This little Thai bistro was cozy and inviting. The smell of their Thai food was mesmerizing. The main dining area isn't very big, but they seem to have a private upstairs dining area for parties available. The servers were all friendly and made sure you were well taken care of. As for the food, we tried their pad kee mao with beef spice level 4 out of 5, and their panang curry with chicken spice level 5 out of 5 Thai hot. The panang curry was a lunch special so it came with a small bowl of soup and a side salad also. Both dishes came out piping hot, made to order, and were both big portions. I liked how the pad kee mao had that toasty wok taste and the beef was tender. The panang curry had a nice creamy richness to it, and it was full of flavor without being overly spicy. Based on this 1st visit, we would definitely come back again soon. Thai Bistro was a nice Sunday surprise for lunch, and we can't wait to try everything else on the menu. Enjoy!

Selected this spot based on a Yelp search and weren't disappointed. When we arrived, we were seated immediately and offered menus. Service was prompt and friendly. Since we were having a late dinner we didn't order all of our favorites, although they were available. The Tom Yum soup was excellent, slightly tart and not too spicy. The crab fried rice was loaded with lump crab meat. The red curry was ultra creamy and the chicken was tender and tasty. So glad we chose this spot for my birthday dinner away from home!

The service was really fast and the staff was very friendly. The ambiance is nice however the time I went it was awkwardly quite. The food is mediocre and nothing special.

Service is acceptable and reasonably quick. You won't get white glove service but you also won't get any rudeness. The food is well made and tasty. I like the fried whole fish but it's been unavailable on my last 2 visits. The assorted appetizer is a good option to start. The Thai toast and shrimp tempura is yummy. The spice level is really 'spicy' so first level spicy or none is good enough if you're not a fan of pepper hot food. You don't need a reservation and they have available space upstairs if needed. This is my go to place for a laid back and hassle free meal day.

Needed a last minute tray of chicken pad thai for a work event. Food was so good, lots of chicken. Will definitely return.

First place for Thai where they were unwilling to accommodate my diet. Would not change my order in any way. I asked for pad thai w no noodles which can be done (I do it at home) or with glass noodles at least and was told no. I am a chef it is totally easy. I ordered chicken pad thai anyway...it literally had six small pieces of chicken and two green onion strips...a pile of bean sprouts, two limes and DRY noodles meaning they absorbed all the sauce. Again. Had my request been honored maybe I would have been able to try. Will not be back or bring my business partners.

Obsessed with their grilled chicken salad, feel like I could eat it everyday! It has a ton of chicken and is filling yet seemingly healthy. Perfectly balanced dressing. For dishes I've only tried the Panang chicken curry which was great. I've only ordered medium spicy for the salad which is plenty spicy for me. Their ice tea is delicious. One of my fave lunch spots in Houston.

My order of Chicken n Shrimp Fried Rice was very delicious, full of ingredient n abundant in portion. The rice itself was very tasty, soft, moist n loose without being too salty or under-salted, just right. The protein in the bowl was well cooked with flavor n the chives, onions, etc added even more flavor to the rest. This is one of my go-to places for Thai food down here. The Red Curry, Panang Curry, Chicken Pad Thai and Fried Rice dishes are all great n fresh in taste too. The service on this visit was very attentive, efficient n friendly again.

This place is so unassuming but soooo good! All of the curries are great and I love the Tom Kha Soup too!

The food was mediocre, and the decor inside the restaurant could use some updating. The customer service was also mediocre. I won't be back.

Always clean, fresh and reasonably priced. Lovely dining room and great for takeout. Highly recommend.

There was hair in our spicy salmon dish and when we told the waiter about it, she just said it may be from the wind blowing since we were seated outside. This makes no sense as the long straight hair was actually stuck inside the rice. Nothing was done about it and we were still charged for that particular item. Not pleased at all.

we ordered Basil fried rice and pad kee mao, both were so horrible. rice wasn't cooJed at all. I felt like chewing gravel. even the other dish was terr hot and dry nothing else. westheimer branch is way better!

Great Thai in the West U area... friendly service and I like how they have lunch specials during the weekend as well.

My favorite Tom Yum soup! Friendly staff with good service. Very busy at noon, so go early or wait until 1:30. I'm never disappointed!

I ordered to go through my Doordash app for pickup. I have been struggling with strep throat for a few days and Tom Yum is always the cure for what ails me. The soup was perfect and the Thai tea not too sweet which is how I like it as well. Thank you

It was good, the layout of the restaurant is strange. Definitely memorable. I ordered medium and it was not even spicy at all. Definitely should go hot next time.

Good good food y'all! Make sure you're clear about your spice level. I always want mine hot enough to burn my face off

Came in here the other night with my boyfriend as we just so happened to be in the area around dinner time. We ordered the yellow curry with chicken and chicken peanut curry. We had the chicken soft rolls as an appetizer. They had a rice made wrap served with some peanut sauce which was unique but tasty to me! The rest of the food came out quite quickly. The chicken peanut curry was rich and flavorful! The yellow curry with chicken was nice and medium spicy. Personally I was hoping it had some sweetness to it, but it didn't. It wasn't bad by any means but IMO could be better. The price for the quality and portions was a good deal! The atmosphere was really nice, and I definitely want to sit out in their patio next time when the weather is a bit warmer. Service was also really hospitable. They were sanitizing each table and socially distancing people. I would definitely come again!

The food was good, but the service was not (Favi). My concerns with the waitress: 1.) She placed everything on the table far away from me so that i had to reach for it. I was dining alone, there's no reason for her to place stuff on the other side of the table. That was annoying and the first time that happened ever. If this was a covid concern then she should be wearing gloves or sanitize before and after approaching every table. 2.) She never picked up anything from my table. I pushed away the appetizer dish all the way to the opposite end of the table and she still never picked it up. She didn't get anything until I put my card in with the check. I got the panang curry and the bell peppers were still raw, otherwise, it was ok. I may try them again since it was close to home. I hope it's better service.

The food was good and service was fast. I particularly liked the Tom Kha and Pad Kee Mao. All the curries except the green curry have shrimp paste though so be aware if you are allergic or vegetarian. The ambience is nice.

First time here but the experiences was great. Super friendly service, very comfortable dining room and solid lunch menu. We will certainly be back.

Basil inferno is Amazing. Staff is always nice and kind. Definitely recommend. Crispy duck is also very good.

The food is pretty good with a laid back east going strip center vibe. Coming here won't break the bank. The food is good but not amazing. I'll come here alone to pick something up, or if I'm going out to eat with a family member, or if it's a date I'm really comfortable with and we just want to grab a quick bite.

If you're living in the medical center area, you know that there are not that many good Thai food places around. This was definitely one of my favorite Thai restaurants that I stumbled upon that were not too far of a drive from where I lived in the medical center. This was the go-to place for my roommate and I whenever we really wanted to order some Thai food for takeout. I always order the chicken pad see ew (mild to medium spice) and my roommate always ordered the chicken pad kee mao (midl to medium spice). It is SO good and the portions that they give are so big. I never finish the entire portion in one sitting. I've also ordered the tom yum soup from here too, and it is so good. The flavor is amazing. The takeout orders take generally about 20 minutes to make, which isn't bad at all!

Decided to try this place out for Thai in the area the service and staff were quick and very friendly! Ordered a pad see ew with beef, it was a filled plate and the perfect spice on medium level. It also had circle sliced carrots too, which I never really see. Also got the Thai curry with coconut milk - def could taste the coconut which was good, just a little runny imo. The mango sticky rice was a nice finisher but the mango was a little tart.

MUST TRY the pad Thai. The spicy version gives me a small kick (personally), but their Thai spice level can be a lot if you don't handle it well.

Reviews were awesome so I wanted to check it out. It's an odd space for a restaurant situated on the corner of a row of businesses but they made good use of the space. There's seating outside, inside on the lower level and what appears to be more seating upstairs. Service was attentive as they seem to use the "all hands on deck" system with no specific assigned server. I ordered the soft shrimp rolls as an appetizer but wasn't crazy about the waxy texture or flavor. Luckily they remedied it by taking it back. For the entree I ordered the Basil Inferno with Chicken. Once Thai food is seasoned with spices, there's no turning back so I ordered it mild and added spice to get it to my fav level. All was going well until I thought I saw a hair. However, they confirmed it wasn't and offered to correct the dish. Customer service wins the day with this one.

Amazing sea food and good ambiance. Excellent, super, amazing, top tier Tai tea. (I may be biased, tea addict.)

Pad see ew is so good every time, cheese rolls, shrimp soft rolls and fried rice is also a must. I love how they don't rush you in or out, always good service. My go to Thai spot

The food and service was great but the ambiance with the outside seating was what really set it off just right !

I used to love this place. Picked up lunch here about once a week. I moved away and came back and this place has changed significantly. New owner / management? Pad Thai was very different and not in a good was. Lunch used to not only be much bigger, but also fresh. I think this came out of a steamer pan. All the noddle were cut very short. Previously had a shrimp or two - now nothing. Salad used to come with dressing, maybe this was missed, but just lettuce? People were polite enough. Now I need to find a new place for solid Pad Thai.

This place is a tradition for us!!! We come here after work as a huge group twice a year and they are extremely accommodating and kind. The food is fabulous, the service is friendly and we can't wait to go back again!!! Thank you Thai Bistro!!!

Just went to this new place near my neighborhood, and really enjoyed the food. Appears to be a family owned business. I love the cute little robot that comes around and gives people drinks and food. The service was good and friendly and food came out quickly. The portions are large, so you can share or have extra for later. I wish I could've tried everything on the menu. It all sounded delicious. I will definitely be back.

We have ordered here for two years. Initially, we loved the food - pad thai, chicken peanut sauce and panang curry, were our go-to. Over the past year, I've seen the quality suffer and recently had a coconut curry that was more water consistency. We substituted chicken with beef in the peanut sauce but it did not taste good either

Typically this place is always amazing. However today I order my pad thai it was supposed to be spicy and it has no seasoning at all. Extremely disappointed.