Just thought of one for the Austin peeps: Sway. Not totally authentic thai, but amazing. Get a reservation for the bar. Order the duck.
You need a reservation to sit at the bar? Sounds cool (not sarcasm). I need to start a Google Doc on places to eat in different cities I can access anytime from my phone. That would be great. But I know myself, I'll never do it. Lazy.
I don't think they have an actual "bar", it's more like you get to sit behind a little glass partition and watch the chefs. Some of it is sushi-style stuff, but some is duck and pork and shellfish being prepared right in front of you. It may have changed in the past year, but try it regardless.
I love Khun Kay Thai on Montrose. Very unassuming, very affordable, super fresh and tasty. I can only speak for the vegan menu though as I have that particular eating disorder. They serve food for normal people too. Nidda Thai on Westheimer is also a favorite.
Bumping an old thread For those working Downtown, a new restaurant opened called "Time for Thai by Thai Cottage". It's located in the basement of the KBR building. Had it twice this week. Although selection is small, everything I've had has been pretty good for lunch
My favorite is Asia Market near the Heights. Very small Asian food mart that has a restaurant section. Their papaya salad is amazing.
Live in this area. Khun Kay Thai wings are awesome! not too crazy about the other things ive tried there. On the other hand, tried many things at Nidda and loved them all.
Finally came to Thai Gourmet. Got the green curry thai spicy and holy **** the spiciness is like no other. It's so delicious though.
Thai Aroy off Fairbanks N Houston. If youre in the northwest side of town, this place is small but authentic and good.
Went to Thai Gourmet twice last couple of months and it doesn't taste as good as it used to. Recently was a few days ago and the chicken texture was inconsistent. Some pieces tasted fresh and soft, while others were rough and dry. The dish looked the same, but I can't pinpoint exactly why it didn't taste good. They might be a victim of their own success. Streamlined the process to bring the dishes to the customers faster. This usually lowers the quality.
Everyone in the area tells me they're the best. I've been trying to get them on Waitr... but no dice so far.
Was in the area late afternoon yesterday, and tried out a hole in the wall called Banh Somtum on 249 (Tomball Parkway) between N Houston Rosslyn & Antoine https://www.yelp.com/biz/banh-somtum-houston-3 I had Boat Noodle Soup and shared Papaya Salad and their Steamed Seafood (shrimp, mussels, squid, etc steamed with ginger and basil, with a really good dipping sauce). Was fantastic and priced really well. The place calls itself Thai / Laotian
Thai gourmet expanded, but waits are still kind of long, but its the best thai food in Houston and I have been to all major thai places in Houston. Chinese food is bland compared to Thai food. When I was thailand the food isn't as spicy as american places.
I usually go to Thai Gourmet maybe once a week and for some reason they are always open tables around 730. There food can be extremely spicy
I have always loved Konnomwan's coconut chicken soup (Tom Ka Gai), but DAMN it's expensive (three years ago, it was $10 for small, $16 for large). Is there another Thai restaurant that serves equally-good (if not better) Tom Ka Gai and doesn't cost so much?
Not in Houston, and based on my extensive research........not in America. The only place I've had one that might be better was Thailand, and even then, it was just at one of many restaurants we visited.
