Thai One On: Top Thai Spots in Town
Updated: February 28, 2009
Sure, a sirloin is good, and who doesn't want seconds on a twice-baked potato? Dallas doesn't deny a hankering for great steaks or barbecue, but the Eastern flavors of a plate of pad thai or bowl of tom yum soup can certainly wrangle some of these Western cravings. Check out our picks for top Thai restaurants around the city.
Our Picks
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Royal Thai
Read Reviews5500 Greenville Ave Ste 608, Dallas, TX 75206 (map)
Prepare to wait for a plate of spring rolls or orange beef as the Thai cravings are strong at this Greenville Avenue destination. College coeds and M Street couples clamor to get in front of the friendly--and, at times, flirty--hostesses to secure their dining experience. Ornate objects of Thai affection are scattered about, such as brass sculptures and porcelain collectibles, which add to the Asian ambiance. Don't feel like fighting the crowds? Not to worry: Takeout and delivery food quality is just as great as what's served on the orchid-graced tables.
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Samui Thai Cuisine
Read Reviews906 W. McDermott Rd #104, Allen, TX 75013 (map)
Allen residents used to drive a minimum of 20 miles for a meal not involving a breakfast Jack or an awesome blossom, but restaurants like Samui Thai recently have kept the gasoline guzzlers and hunger for culture within the city limits. A slinky metal curtain, bold-colored banners, Asian sculptures and authentic Thai flavors consume the suburbanite's senses.
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Asian Mint
Read Reviews11617 N. Central Expy Ste 135, Dallas, TX 75243 (map)
This sleeper strip mall stop has award-winning green tea ice cream cake, a refreshing find in the world of ethnic desserts. Corporate lunch-goers arrive early at this tidy green and white setting for an Asian fusion feast to precede the astonishing sweets. After-five friends congregate for sake martinis and the Mint Platter--chicken satay, chicken summer roll and veggie eggrolls.
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Nandina Asian Tapas
Read Reviews5631 Alta Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 (map)
This lower Greenville Thai joint grants a 3am sushi fix. Clubbers and hungry night owls forgo the packed drive-thru at Taco Cabana to indulge in favorites like the California super crunch roll and smelt roe nigiri. Inside, there's great steady energy thanks to the flowing cocktails and mesmerizing waterfall. Octopus and other late-night tapas add to the sex appeal.
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Chow Thai Restaurant
Read Reviews5290 Belt Line Rd Ste 144, Dallas, TX 75254 (map)
One in a family of respected Thai restaurants, this charter venue sits elegantly in an unassuming shopping area and attracts patrons from all over the Metroplex. Sea bass in chili sauce and ginger-roasted duck are top picks, and the kitchen can cater to the patron's preferred spice level for most dishes. Family members who run the restaurant ensure that the usually demure crowd is content with the menu's international influence.
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