Vieng Thai

"Vieng Thai in Spring Branch may not be much to look like on the outside, but just like people, jelly donuts and that crappy dollar store card stuffed with cash your weird uncle hands out on holidays, it’s what on the inside that counts. And here, that means vibrant, bright, and seasoned Thai food, like sour sausage, bright purple sauteed eggplant, and spicy drunken noodles. Take only those who are worthy of flavor here and change locations for dessert (‘cause there is none here)." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"Every now and then a spot surprises you. Vieng Thai in Spring Branch might look a little worn on the outside, but kind of like when a $100 bill falls out of the crumpled discount dollar store card your family-friend-uncle gave you for a birthday, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Here that means friendly, no-nonsense service, and vibrant and expertly seasoned Thai food. Dishes like crispy skin sour sausage, sauteed eggplant that somehow still glows purple despite bathing in spicy sauce, and soft and charred pad see ew drunken noodles. And if a dinner and a show is more your vibe, one side of the restaurant sports a giant wall mirror so you can watch yourself (or other people) enjoy bowls of spicy noodles and rice. Just don’t make it weird. Walk in most nights for a quick dinner packed with flavor.  " - Chelsea Thomas

"This longstanding, cozy, hole-in-the-wall in Spring Branch dishes out a solid pad see ew, tom yum soup, flavorful boat noodles, and Tiger Cry, a dish of delicious grilled steak served with a spicy dipping sauce — all at an affordable price. Vegetarians can also take heart — Vieng Thai features a whole page of menu options that are meat-free. Be sure to bring your own drinks, Vieng is BYOB, sans corking fee." - Brittany Britto Garley