Thai Food and Cooking

An Existential Question Posed by Kublai Khan Crazy Mongolian Stir-Fry

I had a lot of questions on my first visit to the new Kublai Khan Crazy Mongolian Stir-Fry on Milam: Why is there a weird indoor-outdoor bar greeting customers when they first walk into the heavy double doors? Why did a waitress take our drink orders and then claim that she didn't? How can having so ... More >>

Tony Makes Some Authentic Thai

When we talk about Thai food in Houston, people generally point to Vieng Thai or Asia Market. Everyone seems to overlook the Thai food out on Bellaire Boulevard, which, while not as ubiquitous as Chinese or Vietnamese, can definitely be found. One of my favorites has been Tony Thai, not only becaus ... More >>

Quite Njoyable

Montrose gets a new "comfort" Thai restaurant.

Keep On Truckin': Pad Thai Box

I like the continuing trend of Houston's food trucks increasingly accepting credit/debit cards. Pi Pizza Truck, The Rice Box, Ladybird, and now Pad Thai Box all take your plastic, happily. Any last excuses you really had about "never carrying cash" fly out the window, leaving you free to explore som ... More >>

Mango Tree Thai Bistro: Dancing on the Edge

Almost exactly a year ago, I left a job downtown to start a more exciting one in Northwest Houston. While it may have been a good career move, it killed the fun I used to have at lunchtime. I went from getting to see and dine with my spouse and my friends every day to driving around, alone, in searc ... More >>

Top 5: Thai Restaurants

​When you mention Thai food to people, the first reaction you usually get is something pertaining to its spiciness. And while Thai food can be very spicy, most places around town are more than willing to work with customers. And really there is so much more to Thai food than heat. Sweet, sou ... More >>

Chef Chat, Part 3: Heather Vaughan of Chef Heather's Personal Chef Services

Coconut sticky rice with mango.​Heather Vaughan is the kind of personal chef you dream of having when you become rich and famous. Luckily, her pricing is affordable enough that even we commoners can hire her to prepare a few gourmet meals at home. And if you're in the mood to host a dinner par ... More >>

Khun Kay Thai Café

​Why is it when ever you order food at a Thai restaurant and you say you want it hot, they never make it really hot? That is what Thai food is all about - hell, they even have a dish called Tiger Cry. For crying out loud, is there a special button they press when the order is for a Caucasian t ... More >>

Food Fight: Battle Pad See Ew

This is "real" pad see ew, which is increasingly difficult to find in Houston.​Everyone has different standards by which they judge restaurants. Atmosphere, service, price, quality of the food -- all items that come into play when weighing restaurants against one another. In that same vein, ev ... More >>

The Rise and Fall of Bangkokheimer

Thai Bistro's new location is changing the game on the west end of Westheimer.

Recipe: Curry Puffs

​Originally, this recipe was created to be a fun variation on Abuelita's empanadas, which we were like to make and stock in the freezer at the start of the semester. Think about it: no utensils needed, no plate even... just a curry puff, napkin, and probably a glass of water to curb the heat. ... More >>

Chef Chat: Kay Soodjai of Khun Kay Thai Café

​Kay Soodjai and her sister-in-law Supatra Yooto opened the Golden Room in Montrose 27 years ago. Last year they replaced the venerable Golden Room with Khun (Madame) Kay Thai Café (1209 Montrose), with a fast-casual concept and less expensive meals. Supatra, who describes herself as more of ... More >>

$10 Tom Yum Goong

Photo by Robb Walsh​I have a cold. So I walk into Thai Restaurant at 5757 Westheimer and ask if they have any soup. Waitress points to the menu. Tom yum goong is $3.95. I'll take that, I say pointing at the item. Thai soups are great cold remedies, especially the shrimp, lemongrass, lime and ... More >>

$13 at Asia Market

Photo by Mike Giglio​ Where: Asia Market, 1010 W Cavalcade St., 713-863-7074 What $13 gets you: Thai food should leave you full, refreshed and feeling like you got way more than you paid for. Thirteen bucks at Asia Market gets you clear sinuses and more than enough food for two. Best served ... More >>

Short Order Thai at Thai Lily Café

Great Gado Gado at Noodle House 88

A nondescript noodle shop on Bellaire is serving some of the best Indonesian food in the U.S.A.

Hunan Restaurant Gives Birth to Gigi's Asian Bistro and Dumpling House

Thai Café

One of the oldest Thai restaurants in town is also one of the most consistent

V's Thai Restaurant & Bar

A sexy divorcee and veteran bartender has opened her own joint, and she's turning out some stunning Thai food

$13 at Goldenroom Thai Restaurant

$13 at Goldenroom Thai Restaurant

Red Basil Thai Fusion Cuisine

New York Thai

Robb's Review: On the Menu

Robb's Review: On the Menu

Thepthidaa Thai Restaurant

A new restaurant in the theater district offers kinder, gentler flavors

Thai Hot Hubris

Like your Thai food hot? Be careful what you wish for!

Some Like It Hot

And they could be in for mild disappointment at Nidda Thai

Yum's the Word

Sawadee's hot and spicy, cold and crunchy Thai salads are the perfect summer takeout

All You Need Is Larb

The food can be great at Sabai Thai, as long as you order the right dishes

Crab Shells and Stink Beans

The most authentic Thai restaurant in Space City is a wild Asian-food ride

Thai Seas

Merlion in Seabrook has the best Thai seafood this side of Phuket

Thai High

Do you want your dinner "bong-hit hot" or "acid-flashback hot"?

Steak and Peanut Butter

Lemongrass Cafe: A hip Bellaire spot with a hit-or-miss menu

Best Thai Restaurant

Bangkok Place

Thai Raid

In America, Thai dishes are being toned down. The Thai government wants to step in to stop it.

Roll with It

Houston chefs are creating some uniquely Texan sushi rolls

The Thais That Bind

A culinary trip down the Mekong

Where the Home Fires Really Burn

Vung Thai Cafe serves the food your mom would make -- if she were Thai

Mussel-bound

Farrago

A Suburban Gem

Thai Emerald is a delicate jewel among the neon-lit franchises that scream for attention

Darkness Palls

...beside food as good as Thai Cafe's

Mom-and-pop, Thai-style

Just What the Doctor Ordered

Hot Plate

Sticking to Tradition

The Golden Room has a way of keeping the spirits happy

Sunday Spice

Diner's Notebook

Tip Sheet

Thai One On

Sawadee trades in summery charm and sweet -- but engaging -- Thai cuisine

Harmonic Convergence

Vegetarian Thai cooking finds a happy om at the Maharishi's pacifying Heaven on Earth

Thai and Thai Again

Nit Noi Thai restaurant has cloned itself -- which means more of their exquisite sauces to go around