Royal Thai Bistro isn’t just our favorite Thai restaurant in Big Bear, it’s one of our favorite Thai spots overall! Consistently great food, and wonderful staff! Dabinda and Sheiba are awesome, always have a smile on their faces, and are very attentive to all of our table’s needs. Thank you and we’ll be back soon!
One suggestion that I’d love to see in the future is switching from plastic/styrofoam to-go containers to paper! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M. K
Nice guy. Wrong food and not so great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Rose Reznor
Well maybe I am just used to good LA Thai food options. But this was just not good. Red sauce pad Thai was not good. Curry was decent and spring rolls tasted weird. Courteous staff. But not worth a price for the food. Update: I’ve been sick for two days from here. Don’t do it too!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Frank L
Royal Thai Bistro in Big Bear Lake is a decent option if you're craving Thai food and don't want to drive, since it seems to be the only Thai game in town. The best thing about this spot is the cost. The prices are pretty reasonable for a resort area, so it won't break the bank. The service is fine; nothing over-the-top, but the staff is generally friendly and gets the job done. Where it loses a star is the actual food. While they offer a good selection of classics like Pad Thai and curries, the flavors tend to be a bit bland and sometimes need a little extra punch. You might have to load up on the chili sauce! All in all, it’s a perfectly acceptable, affordable, and convenient choice for Thai in Big Bear, but it won't blow you away.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
c s
The food was delicious 😋! It was enough for two. We ordered shrimp tempura as a starter and tofu curry. It was not spicy 🥵 as Thai food usual.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl Hertz
Service was fast, almost too fast- we didn't have time to discuss too much, but we were hungry so happy there wasn't much wait. We ordered two different stir-fry dishes with oyster sauce that were protein + vegetable. The chicken was a bit dry/stringy and tasted like it had been previously cooked & reheated- not much flavor. The sauce was very sweet and lacked the salty/savory flavor you would expect; I ended up eating rice with it to cut down on the sweetness. Overall, it quality was very much mall foodcourt/fast food level - nothing special. We would eat here again, but would not be my first choice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Martin Zazueta
This place was very accommodating. There is not a lot of space inside, but the staff was able to accommodate a party of 5 adults and 1 child. They were especially understanding as our toddler was in high energy mode. The food tasted great and we received generous portions. Additionally, the decor in the restaurant is fun to admire.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
eddie brioso
We wait it to be acknowledged, they forgot about us. When we ask about food they didn't have anything we want to eat.
We decided to try Royal Thai Bistro for takeout on a Sunday evening while in Big Bear. Reviews were mixed, but we wanted to give it a shot. Ordering over the phone was easy, and the staff were incredibly friendly both during the call and at pickup.
We stuck with classic dishes: Pad Thai, spring rolls, and curry. Unfortunately, all three were underwhelming. The Pad Thai was unlike any I’ve had before, with a thick, dark red sauce pooled at the bottom. The curry needed more depth of flavor, and the spring rolls weren’t worth ordering again.
While we can’t say for sure it was the cause, we both woke up the next morning with upset stomachs, and this was our only shared meal.
With a few adjustments… less sauce on the Pad Thai, a richer curry, and skipping the spring rolls- this could be a great spot. The friendly staff did make the experience more pleasant, but overall, the food missed the mark for us.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Lo TOR
The food is absolutely delicious with an impressive variety to choose from. The service is oustanding and the staff is incredibly helpful in explaining the menu and offering great recommendations. I highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
esklein
Standard Thai vibe. Menu doesn’t have vegan labels but the waiter seemed knowledgeable about what “vegan” meant. Husband and I enjoyed our vegan meals - pad se ew and cashew chicken (tofu). The tofu isn’t deep fried, which I prefer but it was still decent. My Omni parents seemed to enjoy their meals too.
DavidTambor
Really enjoyed our dinner here. Very pleasant waiter and delicious and plentiful food. Enjoyed our yellow city with tofu and and pad ke mow with vegetables. Will definitely return!
mongoose10
A couple vegan options -they seemed knowledgeable enough. Ordered fried spring rolls which were fine (the sweet and sour sauce they came with looked like it could turn you atomic red so maybe skip that :), pad see ew (not much flavor but again - fine), and the highlight which was the green curry. That was actually delicious and had a nice little spice to it!
Royal Thai Bistro isn’t just our favorite Thai restaurant in Big Bear, it’s one of our favorite Thai spots overall! Consistently great food, and wonderful staff! Dabinda and Sheiba are awesome, always have a smile on their faces, and are very attentive to all of our table’s needs. Thank you and we’ll be back soon!
One suggestion that I’d love to see in the future is switching from plastic/styrofoam to-go containers to paper! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice guy. Wrong food and not so great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Well maybe I am just used to good LA Thai food options. But this was just not good. Red sauce pad Thai was not good. Curry was decent and spring rolls tasted weird. Courteous staff. But not worth a price for the food. Update: I’ve been sick for two days from here. Don’t do it too!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Royal Thai Bistro in Big Bear Lake is a decent option if you're craving Thai food and don't want to drive, since it seems to be the only Thai game in town.
The best thing about this spot is the cost. The prices are pretty reasonable for a resort area, so it won't break the bank. The service is fine; nothing over-the-top, but the staff is generally friendly and gets the job done.
Where it loses a star is the actual food. While they offer a good selection of classics like Pad Thai and curries, the flavors tend to be a bit bland and sometimes need a little extra punch. You might have to load up on the chili sauce! All in all, it’s a perfectly acceptable, affordable, and convenient choice for Thai in Big Bear, but it won't blow you away.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The food was delicious 😋! It was enough for two. We ordered shrimp tempura as a starter and tofu curry. It was not spicy 🥵 as Thai food usual.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was fast, almost too fast- we didn't have time to discuss too much, but we were hungry so happy there wasn't much wait. We ordered two different stir-fry dishes with oyster sauce that were protein + vegetable. The chicken was a bit dry/stringy and tasted like it had been previously cooked & reheated- not much flavor. The sauce was very sweet and lacked the salty/savory flavor you would expect; I ended up eating rice with it to cut down on the sweetness. Overall, it quality was very much mall foodcourt/fast food level - nothing special. We would eat here again, but would not be my first choice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
This place was very accommodating. There is not a lot of space inside, but the staff was able to accommodate a party of 5 adults and 1 child. They were especially understanding as our toddler was in high energy mode.
The food tasted great and we received generous portions.
Additionally, the decor in the restaurant is fun to admire.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We wait it to be acknowledged, they forgot about us. When we ask about food they didn't have anything we want to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
The Royal Pad Thai with tofu was amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious pineapple curry. Reasonable prices. Outdoor seating. Good portion sizes. Recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We decided to try Royal Thai Bistro for takeout on a Sunday evening while in Big Bear. Reviews were mixed, but we wanted to give it a shot. Ordering over the phone was easy, and the staff were incredibly friendly both during the call and at pickup.
We stuck with classic dishes: Pad Thai, spring rolls, and curry. Unfortunately, all three were underwhelming. The Pad Thai was unlike any I’ve had before, with a thick, dark red sauce pooled at the bottom. The curry needed more depth of flavor, and the spring rolls weren’t worth ordering again.
While we can’t say for sure it was the cause, we both woke up the next morning with upset stomachs, and this was our only shared meal.
With a few adjustments… less sauce on the Pad Thai, a richer curry, and skipping the spring rolls- this could be a great spot. The friendly staff did make the experience more pleasant, but overall, the food missed the mark for us.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
The food is absolutely delicious with an impressive variety to choose from. The service is oustanding and the staff is incredibly helpful in explaining the menu and offering great recommendations. I highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Standard Thai vibe. Menu doesn’t have vegan labels but the waiter seemed knowledgeable about what “vegan” meant. Husband and I enjoyed our vegan meals - pad se ew and cashew chicken (tofu). The tofu isn’t deep fried, which I prefer but it was still decent. My Omni parents seemed to enjoy their meals too.
Really enjoyed our dinner here. Very pleasant waiter and delicious and plentiful food. Enjoyed our yellow city with tofu and and pad ke mow with vegetables. Will definitely return!
A couple vegan options -they seemed knowledgeable enough. Ordered fried spring rolls which were fine (the sweet and sour sauce they came with looked like it could turn you atomic red so maybe skip that :), pad see ew (not much flavor but again - fine), and the highlight which was the green curry. That was actually delicious and had a nice little spice to it!
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