Great Thai restaurant with unique touch of Thai culture and refined dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Sticky Rice
Larry Perchick
We had a truly excellent meal at Thai Smile last night. The dishes we ate (Drunken Noodle with chicken, Thai Fried Rice with tofu, and Pad Thai) were absolutely delicious - flavorful with the right amount of spice. Our service, provided by the inimitable Na, was attentive and friendly without being overbearing in any way. Na was even kind enough to provide us with some tips for upcoming travel and sent us home with a note to give her friend who lives in the location we'll visit. Additionally, the setting was very unique, particularly for this area: lots of authentic Thai souvenirs and cultural trinkets.While many restaurants around here have left us unsatisfied, we talked about our meal at Thai Smile for many hours after. We will absolutely return here when we're next in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria DecenaTaylor
Amazing food, amazing customer service and amazingly fun times!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teresa Schell
Fantastic service and the food was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Golden Tofu, Spring Rolls, Massaman Curry Tofu
Pene
Wow, just wow! What a fantastic restaurant with AWESOME Thai food and excellent service! Sure wish we lived in Hilton Head as we would be regulars!Tom Kha soup and Panang Curry were out of this world! Save some room for the sticky rice and/or coconut ice cream.You can’t go wrong with this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Sticky Rice, Chicken Satay, Tom Kha Kai
Jelleer
The flavors were very authentic, and so was the food preparation. The service is excellent and the restaurant is clean and comfortable.My wife and I enjoyed this place very much and will be back again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Calamari, Basil Chicken, Red Curry, Tom Yum Shrimp, Pad Kee Mao Chicken, Chicken Pad Thai Takeout
Sara T
Absolutely delicious food! Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The only word of caution we have is that the portions are quite small for what you pay. Best for small groups. Definitely the best Thai food we have found in the area though. Their menu had good options for vegans and vegetarians as
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Spring Rolls, Chicken Pad Thai Takeout
Jeff Peters
Disappointed. With the high ratings we were expecting a great carry out meal. But our garden roll (only one for $12) came without any shrimp. Then our green curry which my daughter ordered because she likes eggplant came without any eggplant. My wife's masaman chicken came without the listed cashew nuts. There wasn't enough rice for all the sauce we were given. The flavors of everything were good, but without the ingredients we expected and were listed it fell short.
Food: 3
Service: 5
Xiaoling
Delicious food and they’re very friendly :) I love that they have the vegan dinner set. Fried tofu and a spring roll for an appetizer. Massaman curry with tofu, garlic fried rice, and cucumber salad for dinner. And Thai tea with coconut milk. This place is great for vegans. And a relaxing atmosphere.
Very chill spot for a date night. The lighting is nice, it’s well decorated, and the music was at a perfect low volume.Thai Tea is a sweet drink, but the Thai Tea here was overly sweet, even for my boyfriend who had a big sweet tooth. The flavors were there and it was an authentic drink, smooth and creamy, as it should, but the sugar was overpowering. It was better as the ice melted and it watered down :).The calamari was really really flavorful and had the perfect amount of chewiness, coated in a really unique sauce. My only complaint is that it was advertised as crispy calamari, but for what I’m assuming was plating purposes, it was covered in the sauce as opposed to having it on a ramekin on the side which took away the crispness of the dish and also caused the breading to slide off.I ordered the drunken noodle as my entree and was planning on ordering it on their spiciest level, but my waitress asked if I was sure so I second guessed myself. I asked her if it was american spicy or thai spicy, to which she responded thai. Unfortunately, it was not. I don’t blame her at all, everyone has different spice levels. However the dish didn’t seem to have a hint of spice until I added their chili garlic oil (which was good!). The dish lacked the sweet umami flavor usually in a drunken noodle but the noodles themselves were perfectly cooked and chewy. I got mine with tofu, which I don’t have much to say about.My boyfriend got the cashew chicken, which was really well done. It was nutty and umami, the chicken was not over cooked and the vegetables it came with went really well with the dish. The rice was a little bit dry, but that’s kind of inevitable when you make big batches of rice in restaurants.Overall a very good experience :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chris Hackett
Absolutely one of the best Thai Restaurants! Family owned and run. The chef says the menu is made up of meals they serve at home and the quality and love that goes into every dish is evident. We did a small family dinner and the manager and staff made every effort for us to have a wonderful evening of Thai home cooked dishes. A true local gem worthy of a visit. One suggestion is call ahead and check if reservations are busy due to time of year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sticky Rice with Mango, Nam Tok, Chicken Satay, Fried Calamari, Crispy Spring Rolls
Dev S
Horrible experience. We waited 1 hour for our order at the table, the food did not arrive, so changed the order to “To Go” while my family waited in the car. It took exactly 2 hrs. Almost everyone left. Yes, you will probably get your order in time if you are a belong to their respected race. FYI, we are polite and understanding people and this is what we got. Thanks for the wonderful evening.And remember, when we pay $25 to $30 per entree in a regular restaurant, the service needs to be excellent, but it was a complete trash!Update: If you received a large no. of sudden orders, how did the people who came after us all got served before us?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
emilynE3460WP
I was with a group of 8 people. All of us enjoyed our meals. Some of us took leftovers home. We were very pleased with the food and service. Prices were very reasonable and the menu was varied.
YYZ2HHI
Wow! Thai Smile Cuisine is the real deal. Having travelled to Thailand multiple times, I have been fortunate enough to enjoy Thai food at it’s best. Believe me, this hidden gem on Hilton Head’s South End is as good as it gets. Tonight was truly a culinary dream. Each dish was exquisitely prepared to please the eye as well as the palate. The service was excellent as well. I can’t believe my good luck to have this establishment less than 2 miles from my house. There is nothing on the island that is comparable to this restaurant if you want excellent, authentic Thai food.
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Thai restaurant with unique touch of Thai culture and refined dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Sticky Rice
We had a truly excellent meal at Thai Smile last night. The dishes we ate (Drunken Noodle with chicken, Thai Fried Rice with tofu, and Pad Thai) were absolutely delicious - flavorful with the right amount of spice. Our service, provided by the inimitable Na, was attentive and friendly without being overbearing in any way. Na was even kind enough to provide us with some tips for upcoming travel and sent us home with a note to give her friend who lives in the location we'll visit. Additionally, the setting was very unique, particularly for this area: lots of authentic Thai souvenirs and cultural trinkets.While many restaurants around here have left us unsatisfied, we talked about our meal at Thai Smile for many hours after. We will absolutely return here when we're next in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, amazing customer service and amazingly fun times!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic service and the food was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Golden Tofu, Spring Rolls, Massaman Curry Tofu
Wow, just wow! What a fantastic restaurant with AWESOME Thai food and excellent service! Sure wish we lived in Hilton Head as we would be regulars!Tom Kha soup and Panang Curry were out of this world! Save some room for the sticky rice and/or coconut ice cream.You can’t go wrong with this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Sticky Rice, Chicken Satay, Tom Kha Kai
The flavors were very authentic, and so was the food preparation. The service is excellent and the restaurant is clean and comfortable.My wife and I enjoyed this place very much and will be back again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Calamari, Basil Chicken, Red Curry, Tom Yum Shrimp, Pad Kee Mao Chicken, Chicken Pad Thai Takeout
Absolutely delicious food! Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The only word of caution we have is that the portions are quite small for what you pay. Best for small groups. Definitely the best Thai food we have found in the area though. Their menu had good options for vegans and vegetarians as
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Spring Rolls, Chicken Pad Thai Takeout
Disappointed. With the high ratings we were expecting a great carry out meal. But our garden roll (only one for $12) came without any shrimp. Then our green curry which my daughter ordered because she likes eggplant came without any eggplant. My wife's masaman chicken came without the listed cashew nuts. There wasn't enough rice for all the sauce we were given. The flavors of everything were good, but without the ingredients we expected and were listed it fell short.
Food: 3
Service: 5
Delicious food and they’re very friendly :) I love that they have the vegan dinner set. Fried tofu and a spring roll for an appetizer. Massaman curry with tofu, garlic fried rice, and cucumber salad for dinner. And Thai tea with coconut milk. This place is great for vegans. And a relaxing atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very chill spot for a date night. The lighting is nice, it’s well decorated, and the music was at a perfect low volume.Thai Tea is a sweet drink, but the Thai Tea here was overly sweet, even for my boyfriend who had a big sweet tooth. The flavors were there and it was an authentic drink, smooth and creamy, as it should, but the sugar was overpowering. It was better as the ice melted and it watered down :).The calamari was really really flavorful and had the perfect amount of chewiness, coated in a really unique sauce. My only complaint is that it was advertised as crispy calamari, but for what I’m assuming was plating purposes, it was covered in the sauce as opposed to having it on a ramekin on the side which took away the crispness of the dish and also caused the breading to slide off.I ordered the drunken noodle as my entree and was planning on ordering it on their spiciest level, but my waitress asked if I was sure so I second guessed myself. I asked her if it was american spicy or thai spicy, to which she responded thai. Unfortunately, it was not. I don’t blame her at all, everyone has different spice levels. However the dish didn’t seem to have a hint of spice until I added their chili garlic oil (which was good!). The dish lacked the sweet umami flavor usually in a drunken noodle but the noodles themselves were perfectly cooked and chewy. I got mine with tofu, which I don’t have much to say about.My boyfriend got the cashew chicken, which was really well done. It was nutty and umami, the chicken was not over cooked and the vegetables it came with went really well with the dish. The rice was a little bit dry, but that’s kind of inevitable when you make big batches of rice in restaurants.Overall a very good experience :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Absolutely one of the best Thai Restaurants! Family owned and run. The chef says the menu is made up of meals they serve at home and the quality and love that goes into every dish is evident. We did a small family dinner and the manager and staff made every effort for us to have a wonderful evening of Thai home cooked dishes. A true local gem worthy of a visit. One suggestion is call ahead and check if reservations are busy due to time of year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sticky Rice with Mango, Nam Tok, Chicken Satay, Fried Calamari, Crispy Spring Rolls
Horrible experience. We waited 1 hour for our order at the table, the food did not arrive, so changed the order to “To Go” while my family waited in the car. It took exactly 2 hrs. Almost everyone left. Yes, you will probably get your order in time if you are a belong to their respected race. FYI, we are polite and understanding people and this is what we got. Thanks for the wonderful evening.And remember, when we pay $25 to $30 per entree in a regular restaurant, the service needs to be excellent, but it was a complete trash!Update: If you received a large no. of sudden orders, how did the people who came after us all got served before us?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
I was with a group of 8 people. All of us enjoyed our meals. Some of us took leftovers home. We were very pleased with the food and service. Prices were very reasonable and the menu was varied.
Wow! Thai Smile Cuisine is the real deal. Having travelled to Thailand multiple times, I have been fortunate enough to enjoy Thai food at it’s best. Believe me, this hidden gem on Hilton Head’s South End is as good as it gets. Tonight was truly a culinary dream. Each dish was exquisitely prepared to please the eye as well as the palate. The service was excellent as well. I can’t believe my good luck to have this establishment less than 2 miles from my house. There is nothing on the island that is comparable to this restaurant if you want excellent, authentic Thai food.