Ekkalak Thai Cuisine

I must say I was originally going to give 3 stars, but as I ate my way through the meal, the spice and flavors really started coming through. My only complaint would be that both my dishes were too sweet. I've been to Thailand several times, and the food is just not that sweet. Maybe it's been adjusted to the American palate, but I wanted just a little but more authenticity.

In my opinion, Ekkalak has some of the best Thai food you’ll find anywhere. I’ve tried Thai places all over, and this spot is one of my favorite restaurants, period. It’s a family operation that’s run by really nice people, and you can tell that they pride themselves on always using high quality ingredients and serving delicious, beautiful food, especially when you go for the house specialties. I used to live down the street and order takeout a few times a month, and now I’ve moved away but always stop by whenever I’m back in town. They do a great takeout operation, and if you want to eat there I recommend going on a nice day where you can sit outside and enjoy the view of the ridge with Heublein tower. My favorites include all of their Thai curries, the Thai salads, and any of their noodle dishes.

Excellent food, authentic flavor, tasteful decor, and a clean restaurant. My first experience at Ekkalak will certainly not be my last. The food was hot and fresh tasting, very flavorful, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. I ordered my staple Thai basil and to my surprise they actually used authentic Siam Queen Thai basil. I have only had this exact garnishment at one other Thai restaurant in the area, and it truly makes a huge difference in flavor. The lunch portion was just the right amount of food and the price was extremely reasonable. I also like all the veggies they add to the meal by default. Many other Thai restaurants simply use two or three veggies and I have to ask for them to add cabbage and carrots. The cabbage really makes a big difference and this was a very welcome inclusion of the menu. The service was also very good. The lady working the front of house was on top of refilling my water which is vital when you order Thai spicy. She was not hovering over me so I felt relaxed and got to enjoy each bite. Overall, I have had better Thai food in general, but Ekkalak Thai Cuisine is a great option for the area and I will certainly recommend to friends and family. A must try if you are in the area!

Drunken noodles were delicious, fair warning- there is probably more veges in their soups then meat or noodles. Did not enjoy red curry , was too flowery (?) and fragrant for me. Too much of everything. Bubble tea was also strange, I could not tell what any of it was , not the creamy part nor the tea. And unfortunately- we will not be back, we were the only ones at the restaurant!!!!!!!’ and we waited (40) min for my kids noodle soups!!!! She apologized but not good enough. The hot and sour soup was pretty good, mushrooms were half cooked.