“This place is absolutely phenomenal. Honestly some of the best service I have experienced in a long time. Kelly was our waitress, shout out to her! The chicken pad thai was fantastic and the shrimp dumplings were also incredible! Will absolutely be back!“
“One of the best all around Thai restaurants I have ever been to. The food tastes like you were sitting in a Bangkok restaurant. The Mango sticky rice was the best I've ever has anywhere. The presentation of each dish was quite amazing as was the flavor and atmosphere. I will return soon and highly recommend Deejai Thai for everyone.“
“Rai Lay Asian Bistro has quickly become my new favorite restaurant for Asian cuisine in the neighborhood. The food is always flavorful and fresh, with standout dishes plus the exquisite sushi and the must-try Thai wings. Never a moment's wait for seating, and the drinks, especially the ginger limeade, are consistently refreshing and well-crafted.The customer service at Rai Lay is second to none, with pleasant and attentive servers who ensure the dining experience is always top-notch. I've had the pleasure of being served by Tiffany on multiple occasions, who strikes the perfect balance between friendly and professional, making us feel taken care of without ever compromising on her excellent service. Despite the speedy service, I never feel rushed to finish my meal, allowing for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience.The combination of delicious food and unparalleled service keeps us coming back to Rai Lay Asian Bistro week after week, sometimes even twice! It's a testament to not only my love for Asian cuisine but also the exceptional quality that Rai Lay consistently delivers.“
“Food is delicious and comes out fast. Service is rushed but they are busy and have only two waitstaff. I've been here 5+ times and will be back. (I'm fair with my star ratings and only give 5 when I am truly impressed with food, service, and ambiance.)“
“I had been eating here since the food truck !!! Great food !! Wonderful customer service. Yea sometimes it takes awhile but food still comes out great !!! And the Khao piek!!! Love it . Whoever says anything bout the customer service is wrong !! The staff is wondeful“
“Authentic Laos cuisine in Charlotte! I was floored when I searched on Yelp for Thai cuisine and found this taste of Laos instead. My first visit here was at lunchtime during the workday. The exterior is clean, as well as the interior. The ambiance is equivalent to that of a fast-food restaurant. The food is elevated. When I walked in, I was warmly greeted by the cashier. I informed her that it was my first visit, and she was super polite, explaining the menu and giving her recommendations. I ultimately ordered a broth-based soup that equates to a pho with thicker rice noodles. The broth was flavorful, and the thicker noodles absorb that flavor nicely. The meatballs had a great texture and flavor as well, and the temperature of the dish was piping hot. My nose was a bit congested, and my stomach was a bit unsettled on this particular day, and this helped. For dessert, I had a dish that had sweetcorn, purple, sweet potato, and tapioca pearls in a sweetened coconut cream that was divine. It was the perfect end to a great experience. I've eaten here a few times since and enjoyed absolutely every dish, including the phenomenal chicken skewers. Anything you get here is a guaranteed home run.“
“My favorite Thai place in Charlotte. The pick-up orders are always prompt, and the food is delicious! The atmosphere and service at the restaurant are great too.I would recommend any of their curries, and I loved the edamame appetizer with chili seasoning.“
“We were so impressed with our meals here! Everything was so flavorful and delicious. We had the….Summer rolls - crisp, fresh and had a great dipping sauce.Chicken fried rice - delicious, perfect rice texture and amazing flavor. We all wanted another order!!Panang curry with chicken - Outstanding! So flavorful and fresh.Beef pho - broth was great!We highly recommend and can’t go wrong with ordering any of these items!!! ❤️“
“This is a little restaurant tucked into a shopping center in Ballentyne in Charlotte. I travel to Charlotte on business about once per month. Every trip, I am here. This place is excellent. Good spice in the meals!! Great service. Definitely I great place if you are in town. If I ever move back to CLT, I would be here often.“
“What an excellent decision! We enjoyed a delightful date night at this place with a group of 14. Our server handled our large party with ease and made no errors. The staff coordinated seamlessly, ensuring prompt service with piping hot and fresh dishes. The Thai tea was exceptionally deliciou!!!“
“My daughter and I had a wonderful meal. I hadn't had Thai food in quite a while, and since I am heading to Thailand for 3 months, I thought I should try some. The service was perfect, and they shared some information about what to expect in Thailand for my stay.“
“The only place in Charlotte where you can get two entrees for $23 and it's great Thai food! This tiny, take out only, family business will quickly become your weekly go-to option when you don't feel like cooking or want to relax after a long weekend. Don't be surprised if the phone rings and rings before it's answered, it's a popular place. Finally, they don't offer dine-in and you have to pick it up yourself. They make great takeout Thai at a reasonable price. Go somewhere else if you're looking for something other than that!“
“I have been going to the Thai House for years. Their food is so exquisite. I like the Pad Thai. How wonderful! Also, try the Tom Kha soup. It's so delicious. You must try it sometime. My boys both choose to go here for their birthday dinners. Make this your next dinner out, it'll be worth it.“
“Wow! Was about to go to chik fila but then saw this place and couldn't believe they had pad see ew so I had to try it. I was a bit nervous but man it's actually so good! It's definitely a bit pricey ($15) but the portions are a decent size (even though it looks small from the pic, a lot fits in the container). Definitely will be back.“
“Paul and his family are some of the best in business! The food was amazing and full of flavors that explode in your mouth with every bite. I will definitely be coming back. My family enjoyed every dish! My personal favorite is the Thai Fried Rice! If you like Thai Food this is definitely a go to spot and reasonably priced and the portions are mind blowing!Kid-friendliness: They are family owned and recommend foods that are great for picky eaters!“
“I walked in very late for lunch and was meeting someone who had not arrived yet. They were not closed but lunch was winding down. They were very accommodating. I ordered quickly for both of us. The meal was delicious! Staff was patient. We never felt rushed. The owner stopped by the table to check on us and invited us to stay as long as we wanted. Very nice atmosphere. I will be back!“
“I have found my favorite place to get my Singapore rice noodles! ? it’s tasty and they give me the right level of spice! The atmosphere has a 4 because their dining area is closed and it looks to need some small upkeep. Other than that, if you’re craving some Singapore rice noodles give them a try. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!“
“Love Thai Orchid. It's better than most other Thai food around. I always get your duck curry but tried all their food.. everything's great. Staff is great, great atmosphere too.Update: They have significantly reduced the quantity of meat (at least in the duck curry) since COVID, with the cost going up. I don't have to be searching for duck meat! Please go back to the original recipe! I have stopped going as often now as I used to go mainly for the duck curry. I still highly recommend Thai Orchid!“
“The food was absolutely amazing! We got the Drunken noodles, Pad see ew, tom yum soup and a lychee smoothie. The spice level was perfect, for people that like spice, a Hot is actually Hot! The service was quick and nice. Usually Thai food is much more expensive so I was glad to see that it was affordable and high quality! This place is really a gem and we will absolutely be back!“
“One poor woman was handling the entire dining room. She did an excellent job, so she’s not to blame. They could have been short staffed. The sushi was delicious. The sesame entree was heavily coated in a thick syrup that drowned the main feature and had no semblance of “brown sauce” as identified in the menu, but instead a sweet and sour type sauce that just wasn’t appealing. The pad Thai was just so so with a very bland base, but worse was the burnt sesame oil flavor that permeated throughout the dish. We would likely return for the sushi alone.“
“We had the wontons for an appetizer and the sour seafood soup. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing with clean tables, good presentation, and great music. Our server was Tansu B., she was fantastic. She made very good recommendations and cared for us “
“Went during lunch and overall it was good. Not write home amazing, not fantastic, but simply a good small generic restaurant.service: Seated quickly, service was quick, very few words from the women who took my order and not even a smile. The guy who seated me seemed friendly and the women who took my payment was also friendly.food: I had the pad thai seafood combination and unlike most places they did a great job on the sauce. The shrimp and calamari clearly tasted frozen, and the calamari in particular was overcooked by a lot (so stick with the chicken, pork, or beef). The spring roll was a disappointment as it just had a bit of cabbage in it and nothing else with plenty of room, this meant that when it was fried oil could seep and and hold in. The soup was ok, mild flavoring, tasted like a chicken broth, and had a few small veggies in it with rice. Honestly, would just be better to cut those two items from the menu overall or as part of the special, better to serve 1 great thing then get it downplayed by something mediocre.Atmosphere: the place is small but nice. I was able to easily get to my seat, but if you are a larger person or need a walker or wheelchair this may not be a good option. The place itself hard bright but fading colors, and clearly the place is aging, but holding well overall.“
“I've ordered from this place for years. Great hot sour soup with no meat in it, they tend to get the orders correct, generous portions. When you ask for spicy, you get spicy. The decor there is so bad but the food makes up for it.Vegetarian options: Hot sour soup is meat-free.“
“First time visiting. We were greeted with enthusiasm and samples so a custom sauce was able to be created for our palate. This place is busy with regulars that the staff greeted upon their arrival. Quick service and great food. I can't say enough about the enthusiastic atmosphere! People who love what they do.“