Sathian Thai food

Ordered to go by the numbers.

For such a small cafe they have a huge traditional Thai Food menu.
Have eaten and ordered from here on previous occasions, food is always fantastic. And it was tonight too.

The prices are excellent!

I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough.

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had.
We were seated and waited at the table for 30 minutes — no one came to take our order. When I finally asked a staff member, they responded with a rude tone, saying, “Go back and wait, I’ll come.” Ten more minutes passed before someone came who didn’t speak English and couldn’t understand our order. After a confusing attempt, another staff member came to reconfirm everything — again, with zero apology for the delay.

Then we were told that the fish we ordered was unavailable — only after we ordered it. When we tried to consider another option, the server became visibly impatient and said “I’ll be back.” When we quickly decided and tried to call him back, he again responded rudely: “I said I’ll come back.”

The service was slow, disorganized, and downright disrespectful. No apology, no effort to make it right — just a terrible attitude. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Sathian is from Thailand. She cooks amazing, authentic and delicious Thai food. If you have special dietary needs it is unrealistic for you to expect Sathian to depart from her traditional recipes to accommodate you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My husband called in an order, verifying multiple times that it all be made with a special dietary request. He was told they could accommodate his request and that the order would be ready in 45 minutes (it was busy as it was Mother’s Day). The food took 30 minutes longer than he was told, which was fine, we understood how busy they were. When he got home we realized all the food was not made as requested and so we could not eat it. I took it back to simply get our money back, and was treated so disrespectfully. There was no apology, the owner said my husband didn’t make the request (he said it at least 4 times), then changed her story and said the other woman working there was the one who took the phone order so that was why she didn’t know about it?? She then threw the food out angrily and threw a random amount of money on the counter, which was not even close to what we paid. I told them how much they actually owed me, and that I was so disappointed with her response, and still there was no apology, only anger directed at me and excuses because of how busy they were.

Service: 1

The owner is an amazing cook, she does it all with a smile. Be patient with her as she is running the restaurant by herself. The gyoza is homemade and very flavourful, the curried dishes are mouthwatering. As someone who has been to Thailand this is very authentic.

Vegetarian options: Lots of vegan option dishes.

Parking: Parking in front and on the street

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pad Thai, Soup

Amazing food! Definitely eat here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pad Thai

Literally the best authentic Thai food near me i have ever eaten nothing but healthy ingredients great service i ordered the mixed vegetables with oyster sauce number 31 i think it was phenomenal and cheap for what you get. I will be returning regularly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Red Curry Prawns

Delicious food and reasonable prices! We got a Phad Thai with chicken and it was incredible. Thank you

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pad Thai

Best Thai food EVER!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food and reasonable prices! We got a Phad Thai with chicken and it was incredible. Thank you

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pad Thai

Wonderful Lady cooking delicious dishes. Very reasonable prices and nice portions. Great authentic Thai flavours and good variety of dishes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My wife and I shared an amazing Pad Thai that was full of flavour and spiced up just how we like it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pad Thai

The best Thai found we've found on the island! Ordered the green and yellow curry, both were delicious. Great portion sizes, good value, awesome flavours. We got takeaway and ate it by the water but the restaurant seems nice too. Would definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I couldn't believe that I need to come to Cowichan Bay to find the best Homestyle cooked Thai food I found anywhere outside of Asia not only that it is the best value Thai food I found anywhere. This is a jewel of a find I can't say enough good about it

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

We love the food, and the couple who run the restaurant are just so truly lovely people. They are, though, run off their feet, so be a little patient please.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5