Sawasdee Thai Restaurant

I remember coming here a few years ago and really loving it. This time was a disappointment. I called to order takeout on a Monday night, just soup and curry. They said 15-20 minutes, so I showed up about 15 minutes later and was told it would be another 5-10 minutes. No problem, I wasn't in a hurry. While I waited, I looked around the restaurant. I've been a server for years... It looked like they were very understaffed, maybe one server, one busser/runner, and one bartender/sushi chef. Tables waiting for several minutes just to be greeted or to pay their check. Once my food came out, it had been over 40 minutes since I'd called. The curry tasted good, but was mostly bamboo shoots and a few pieces of chicken. I probably won't be back, it wasn't worth the $20 I spent.

Visited for the first time this past Saturday. There were 4 of us and we each ordered a different item plus appetizers. Each dish was delicious. I had the soft shelled crab and I loved it--I could eat it several times a week! My friends thought the same. We're all eager to return. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Best Thai food I've had in the Triangle.

First impressions are everything to me. I was not impressed with the dusty bar. I didn't even want to sit down while I waited for my order. The sevice was decent. The price is a bit expensive for the serving size; really stingy with the tofu compared to other restaurants that cost less, but serve more. I wasn't impressed with the peanut sauce either. I would only eat here if I were unable to find something to eat elsewhere.

Sushi was a pleasant surprise and delicious. It is probably the second best I've had in Raleigh. The portions were nice (we got about 2-3 meals out of each entree) and everything was fresh. I had the green curry and my wife had the pad thai. The curry was some of the best I've had in Raleigh. The young waitress that we had was also very attentive. Definitely coming back!

I have come to this restaurant for years and experienced AMAZING Thai food with spice I can hardly find elsewhere in Raleigh. Sadly, the restaurant recently changed management and fell far below its past standards. They kept the dining area warm enough for ms to sweat while waiting on my food, and all the food came out bland and nearly cold. The service dropped dramatically too and waiters only attended to us beside the main order if we got up and asked for it. I'm sad to see the restaurant fall this far.

I have ordered both Thai food and ramen, and both are delicious, but this is THE PLACE for ramen. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The service is consistently great. The atmosphere is super relaxed. Request to sit in the "couch chairs;" you will never want a booth again. I highly recommend this place to everyone.