Senae Thai Bistro

Best Thai food we’ve eaten in some time. Beautiful presentation, friendly and professional service, and pretty & airy decor. You can feel the attention to detail and taste the commitment to quality. Such a great find! The Kao Op Sapparos (fried rice in a hollowed-out pineapple) was the best fried rice I’ve ever eaten and so creatively presented.

It’s not often we frequent downtown Tucson, but we were excited to try Senae Thai. Parking was $6 flat rate at the nearest lot.Based on other reviews, it sounds like this is supposed to be THE authentic Thai cuisine. Maybe I’m embarrassed to say that my taste buds are accustomed to American-Thai style food?Alas, we shared the taro fries. These were good. Simple appetizer. I had the yellow curry which automatically comes as chicken. Normally, I’m asked what spice level at other restaurants (eg “do you want spicy or THAI spicy?”), however I wasn’t during this encounter. The chicken thigh/leg was cooked very well - loved it. The curry sauce left a little to be desired especially without any spiciness. Flavor was slightly bland.We also had the beef pad Thai. And correct me if I’m wrong, but was not expecting the overpowering fish sauce flavor. Again, accustomed to a much different pad Thai flavor. Wouldn’t recommend unless you like fish sauce.Pricing was a bit steep and so overall, probably won’t be returning anytime soon. 4/5 stars. Thank you.

Wonderful ambiance; fabulous fare! From the calamari to the curries, dinner was divine. Short ribs swimming in sauce was heavenly. Generous portions prepared to perfection.

Coming from south east Asia myself I have to say that this has been the best thai food I have found in Tucson in terms of authentic flavors. Do yourself a favor and stop in to give them a try.

My experience was nothing but positive here. I have a heart for thai food and Sanae Thai Bistro definitely fulfilled my satisfaction with their amazing food and service. I recommend this place 100 times over. Me and my Fiancé will definitely be regulars here in the future. Compliments to the chef! She even stopped by our table to ensure our meal was as it should be. Thank you for the amazing meal and great service!

Great evening outside. The food was delicious! Brussel sprouts, veggie rolls and the calamari appetizers were cooked perfectly. Drunken noodles and curry was a great finale. Dees restaurant is the best Thai food in Arizona, the quality of the fresh veggies and proteins is wonderful. This restaurant is a must, enjoy Senae and then roam around Congress street. It’s the very best of Tucson!!

Amazing food! I had the fried rice with egg and pad thai with tofu! Both were delicious and are large portions! I recommend.

Sometimes I order a little late and I just want to say I’m sorry but thank you.Your food is delicious and thank you.Best Thai food in the state.

This is my favorite restaurant anywhere, and I've been to a lot of restaurants. I have major food allergies, have eaten here dozens of times, and have not had an issue once. I can eat anything on the menu, and they will make it work. Everything is delicious and authentic Thai, made at the spice level you want. Chef Dee and her staff are wonderful people and hard working. The space is chic and relaxing with great energy. As for the negative reviews, be mindful that COVID has created challenges for everyone, including Senae, and we need to give each other a little understanding.

Food and atmosphere were excellent. We ordered the panang curry and beef pad thai. Both were delicious. However, service was terrible. Not once did the server come back to the table after the food was delivered (food was delivered by a different server). Had to wave her down 20 minutes after we finished eating to get a box. Also, we ordered a diet Pepsi that was completely undrinkable. Tasted like dishwater.

We love Thai food and had despaired of finding a good Thai restaurant in Tucson. Sanae, however, is great. The grilled steak with roti is really good, with a green curry. Unusually, we like every dish we try, that's rare. They do a very smooth job of their curbside takeout. One note though, we like spicy food and are used to it. Sanae gives a choice of 4 spice levels (from 2 to 5 for some reason.) We found even 3 ( the second level) to be very spicy.

Wow. This was SO good and best value anywhere. I mean, we had a BOTTLE of wine for $15 and it was actually very decent! In San Diego $15 gets you a GLASS of wine, not a bottle! And man, the flavors of the food were outstanding. We have no plans to return to Tucson but dang, I'd be tempted to find an excuse to eat here again.

The food is amazing!! Thai food is dope when it's not Americanized and sweet.

Start to finish, everything was awesome. the staff was incredibly friendly, and helpful with suggestions and explanations. Each recommendation was on point. Don't miss the calamari, it's amazing. The signature duck dish was PERFECTION. The mango sticky rice was surprising and fantastic.. Everything we ate was delicious and well thought out. Clean, comfortable modern space, exceptional staff, and unbelievable food

Always a great meal , whether I order to-go or dine in. The patio out front is great. I ordered the pad kemow, and it was awesome. Wide noodles with zucchini, green beans, onion, bell peppers, basil, and I asked to substitute eggplant in place of the tofu. So tasty! Thai food can be spicy to me (even a spice level of only 1), so I ask for zero spice which is perfect for me. It’s such a unique dish, with good service, and a nice setting. I appreciate their concerns for guest safety with distancing and other protocols. I’m usually too full after the entree but it was a special occasion so we got dessert. We tried something new—the mango with sticky rice and coconut milk (Kao Neow Mamuang). A very nice ending to the meal. Definitely recommend this restaurant!