Asian cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Antonio

Thai Dee

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"I have been to Thai Dee twice and plan to continue eating at this tasty restaurant! The red curry is amazing and my fav, the almond chicken is my..."

Rockin D Garza

"I come here on a regular basis and the food is always consistently great. This trip I had the spicy basil noodles with chicken and it did not..."

Al Chapdelaine

"By far some of the best Thai food I have ever had. And that let you bring in your own wine 🍷. Their waiters are very nice and will help you in..."

Isabel Luna

"It was so good! We ordered curry puffs and they were delicious! The restaurant is small and it was lunch time so we waited a little bit, but it was..."

Ylda Sellars

"Honestly had never had Thai before and this is the best of the best ❤️ Have tried others but do not match up..."

Sylvia Madrid

"After asking for recommendations for Thai food, our peeps recommended Thai Dee. We were not disappointed. Parking was a little difficult, but worth..."

Khusbu Singh

"I had the Pad Thai lunch special which came with the soup of the day and two vegetable egg rolls all for $8.99. The food came out quick, was fresh..."

Joey Johnston

"Wow, great food at this hidden gem in SA's north central blanco Rd area!The parking lot is a challenge, and all the construction on blanco is..."

Dennis S

"The best thai food in SA! Fresh food and great friendly staff!! This place is gem. From outside it doesn't look like anything but it is diamond..."

Suman Shrestha

"first time eating here and i'm impress, if i was alone i would not want to stop and eat here it looks super dirty and trashy from the outside but..."

Mizz Janz

"The first time I tried to eat there I arrived around 7 and there was already a huge wait for tables. This told me that this place must be awesome! It..."

Dawn Bodhi

"I came here because of the ratings & comments. The 1st time we came was on a Sat kind of late (7 pm) & we had four families ahead of us with no sign..."

Evita

"Love love love this place! Food is always top quality and prepared when ordered. The owners truly care about customer satisfaction. Please try it -..."

Mary Denton McGuyer

"Probably the best thai food i have had. the decor is very calming and the place is aleays busy. Try the panang noodles .. so noodles are crunchy ....."

NandishRudra

"So I really wanted some curry. Havent had any since I left Atlanta and just had to have some. Found the reviews on here and called to order. They..."

Bran007

"Sooooo delicious! Get the Moo Ping! I could eat it every day 😍. The coconut sticky rice and mango was fantastic as well, the mango was so fresh..."

Susan

"Very gracious staff, especially with my crying son. The food is delicious. Wife had Fried Ribs (delicious). I had Pork Sticks (official..."

Shannon Thai

"Definitely my favorite Asian place in the whole city. The fried egg rolls and potstickers are amazing. And the spicy noodles dish is all I ever..."

Peter Weeks

"Delicious!. I've been ordering Thai food from here for the past 3 years now and I have to say they are the best! Every plate I've had has been..."

Vinnadenise

"Best Thai I've had in San Antonio. I got the ginger chicken and a Thai tea. Both were very good. big portions and the ingredients were fresh. Price..."

Barret Lane

"The place was very busy and we were greeted with a smile. Service was good food was awesome! Finally found a good Thai..."

Linda Reid Kainz

"Wow... this place is good!. Out cruising on my motorcycle...no particular place to go. Pulled over and hit up Urbanspoon and I'm glad I did. Yes it..."

Jink182

"Don't let the location dissuade you. On Blanco Rd inside Loop 410 across the street from Nimitz MS, is a gem of a Thai restaurant. The parking lot is..."

Kd

"Fan-freakin-tastic food. Ive eaten here dozens of times and the food is second to none in quality, taste, portion, and price. Items I HIGHLY..."

Luke Thomas

"Best Thai food we've had in Texas. We had the fried tofu, pumpkin red curry and spicy noodles with beef and would highly reccomend each one. Not far..."

Matt Mannion

"Great Thai place for both vegetarians and meat eaters. Authentic, spicy, tasty goodness. The massaman curry was particularly tasty, papaya salad was..."

Believeinyourself

"Delicious. Very light and tasty. From the outside, and the area, you have no idea what awaits you..."

Teresa

"BYOB! Walked next store to the food mart, bought a 40ozer, and they brought me an iced glass and a bottle opener! Service was great, friendly and..."

Samuel Mcanally

"Love it! First time, we were starving, order summer rolls get the peanut sauce and summer roll special sauce, great combo. Calamari, chicken rice..."

David_America

"Red Curry Lunch Special. Truly a beautiful culinary experience. Red Curry with Shrimp. So creamy and full of flavor. Indeed a true gem of a Thai..."

Sylvia

"Starting out the weekend, we dined with Thai Dee on a Friday evening. What a great Thai restaurant! We heard this was about as authentic to Thai..."

Alletun

"I wish this was on my side of town~!. Wow~ from the moment my husband & I walked through the door we were treated so well & it was obvious that they..."

Sweet MC Lady

"THE Best. I've had tastes of various dishes that others have ordered and they are all good, but I have a wonderful addiction for the Green Curry with..."

Madeleine Dewar

"Pretty much the best Thai food in San Antonio. Only negative is that the place is too small. I've had to leave disappointed because it was so..."

Vv88

"This hole in the wall offers the best Thai cuisine in San..."

Nsnelson

"Reliable Thai cuisine. Terrible outside appearance, I mean it's right by a gas station, but once you're in, you forget about all of that. The food is..."

Ke Le

"Hidden Gem- Amazing!. We found this little place while visiting San Antonio and were incredibly impressed! We came about 15 minutes before their..."

JM

"Great food, portions, prices, and..."

Stacey Kneeland

"Diamond in the Rough. Talk about a hole in the wall. Once you walk through the hole you are magically transported to some other realm. Go by and you..."

Not A Skinny Cook

"Great prices; great food. Like most other reviews, don't be fooled by the exterior and sketchy looking venue; the food is absolutely worth it...."

Dan

"The best. There are so many good reviews on here that I don't think I will have anything new to add. I have only been here once but the one time I..."

Ryan L

"Our Thai Experience--Great Food. 4 Feb 12. On this evening we really enjoyed our meal by experiencing something new. The food was really good. The..."

Food Reviews By MW

"Exellent food!! Great service!! Huge portions!! Just bring your own wine, no cork..."

David Reed

"Great service and great food. Do recommend. The only set back is the place is..."

Brenda Ortegon De Oblitas

"New Favorite. I almost made the biggest mistake by not giving this place a shot. On the outside, it is not much to look at and there is limited..."

Sara Gonzales

"We loved everything about it. Don't be thrown off by the exterior, once you enter the door you will be transported to a delicious and friendly place..."

Karmen_316

"The entree's were really good, came out HOT, and the service was wonderful! Will go back asap!! The cleanliness was above average & the price was..."

Boodahbear

"BEST GREEN CURRY!. This place was so delicious! They have the best curry. The green curry is my favorite. Looks a little rough on the outside, but it..."

Sherry

"Best Thai food in San Antonio, great..."

The1200Mike

"Very Good Menu Options. I was especially impressed by their veggie rice that had actual fresh veggies (including tomato) and their sticky rice with..."

Ashlee Nicolle Ray

"First time here and definately not the last. Food was great..."

Lorenzo

"Thai DEEEEEEEEE. First of all, don't let the seedy location deter you. Thai Dee wasn't blessed with the best location, and over half the people in..."

Johnny Nelson

"Fantastic food and absolutely wonderful service. Its always a great experience to dine..."

Merisa

"LOVE LITTLE TREASURES LIKE THIS PLACE. service good and friendly deco is warm and inviting really like the xmas cards from everyon on the wall that..."

Jennifer Tapia Romaniak

"Excellent Thai. Very authentic. Tom Ga Kai Soup was delicious. Probably some of the best sticky white rice I have ever..."

Kkmav

"The last time I was here was nine years ago and the good is still the same and..."

Aaalyssa

"Very Good Thai food, wonderful wait staff. I grew up in Thailand since a young boy. This is one of my favorite Thai restaurants in town. It may not..."

Ray.M

"I am not a fan of the green curry noodles...strange noodle texture, but wonderful curry flavor with a good kick. the kee mao was fantastic. i'll add..."

Y G B S M

"Take a chance. This is the kind of pearl in an oyster experience that everyone hopes to find by taking a chance on little dive restaurants in strip..."

MtGoat

"Amazing Thai food and very authentic. Crisp veggies, fresh coconut milk, I ate way too..."

Kevin

"Some of the best Thai food in San Antonio!. Great food! They're a bit lacking in the spice department for my taste (to be fair, when I want spicy, I..."

Pamspatiokitchen

"Panang Chicken takes me back to Thailand. Okay, I have never been to Thailand. However, I do love Panang chicken and if I were to ever visit Thailand..."

Adam B

"Very good.. We have been there many times, and have never been disappointed. food is tasty, fresh, flavorful, affordable and not too "heavy"...."

Barb

"Thai Curry Heaven. If you like curry and trying serveral different kinds, Thai Dee offers a wide selection of curries. Panang is a classic favorite..."

Arealfoodie

"Really great thai!. This has to be one of the best thai restaurants in San Antonio, hands down. A very much overlooked gem in the Blanco Rd., North..."

Phillip

"Good if you are nearby. Visited this restaurant by recommendation. It is a open area sitting, nice décor and plenty of room between tables. There is..."

Dangic

"Great food and service. My family and I have made several visits to this place over the last 4 years. We have tried several dishes, but our favorites..."

HappyHour

"On Blanco Road, in a more worn torn part of town, is a hidden treasure. Veiled by the untended buildings and cluttered lots in the area, the barred..."

EatSA

"Could a great restaurant hide in any less promising spot than the cramped, litter-strewn, delapidated little strip center inhabited by Thai Dee? It..."

Passepartout-Too-Too

"Service was good. Food was decent, more fusion taste than authentic Thai… their Thai tea was really good..."

Tessa JK

"Authentic food; tasty, huge portions! Bit busy when we went; took a while to get food. Decor is..."

Elango Elangovan

"Happen to stop by on the way home. This place by the corner with old fashioned door and as i got in that very moment i felt this place has something..."

Kanhaiya Ashtekar

"First time here. For a Monday at 1230 it was almost full. Alot of togo orders as well. Constant flow of business. Seems popular. Tried the shrimp..."

B. Morris

"We've been hearing great things from our friends about this restaurant but never had the opportunity or time to come here until recently. Oh my, I..."

J

"Delicious!!! My favorite is the Thai Basil Fried Rice. Highly recommend. The service is the best!! The owner is really sweet and observant to..."

norah

"We always forget to snap photos because we are too excited to get into the flavors. We have been coming here for years and cannot recommend enough!..."

Alyssa Offer

"1st time here. It had been strongly recommended by others for their authentic Thai dishes. It's a cute hole in the wall next to a convenience store..."

The Alamo Critic

"I’m non vegetarian and my hubby is vegetarian. I ordered the spicy eggplant with chicken. It was good flavor but not as spicy even with the chili..."

Iris Mast

"Great food! One of the best food I’ve had in San Antonio. Also, lunch special prices! Highly..."

Andy Kim

Niki's Tokyo Inn

83/100 (1157 ratings)

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"On our trip to San Antonio we were recommended to go to here. It's in the top 10 of 100 places to eat in San Antonio. An unassuming building on the..."

Sean Rutherford

"Great food, Pat the waiter is fanstastic. The place is a bit rustic but don’t let that stop you from going inside and eating some wonderful sushi,..."

Guillermo Lopez

"Fresh food, great service, and they even saved my reserved spot when I was 45 minutes late. A hidden gem in my..."

Dave Garcia

"Total excellence. The best Japanese cuisine experience ever. You can sit at the bar, get a table or Japan style you’ll have to take yours shoes..."

Joey Gonzalez

"My husband and I love this place. If you want traditional sushi... not the fusion sushi, this is the place to go. My husband is Japanese and said..."

Hazel Villa

"This place is authentic Japanese! My boyfriend and I LOVE Japan, and have been multiple times! No other place in San Antonio can do true Japanese..."

Brianna Acevedo

"Excellent food and amazingly friendly service! Had the Japanese dinner, and it was delicious, also sampled the curry and really liked..."

Ja'Net Plumley

"Loved it. Price was cheaper than expected and huge amount of food. Loved sitting on the pillows on the floor for a traditional Japanese..."

Melissa Hanks Rutherford

"The best authentic Japanese food in San..."

Lisa Mac

"Tucked away gem! Our server was so busy but maintained conversations, joked around with his tables and all while be short handed. He was amazing!..."

Evie Leal

"The best food in San Antonio!! If you haven't eaten here it's a must! Worthy enough for your bucket..."

Christoff El Estrada

"Don't be in a rush when you visit. The sushi is fresh and exceptional, and the home cooked items are amazing. Friendly wait staff at this..."

Brent Gothard

"This place is amazing. It’s so authentic. Everything is so..."

Trish Sicari

"Good quality food and an authentic..."

Vanessa Rodriguez

"This is the most original restaurant delicious food next to being in Japan, the decorated platters are amazing made by the chef and you get a western..."

Norma Sotelo

"Niki's Tokyo Inn is perhaps one of the most authentic Japanese eateries I have ever had the pleasure of dining and eating in, from its luxurious..."

Ernest P

"I was impressed! At first sight of the place from the outside, you wonder if you want to continue to walk in but luckily when I got there, there were..."

Jeyhun77

"The food is great but it would be nice to see them clean up the place some. When I took my shoes off to go sit in the traditional seating area, I..."

Charity Lee

"Loved it!. One of the most delightful restaurants to dine in. Must say its the most authentic Japanese restaurants in San Antonio, and is a true gem...."

Maria Alicia

"I'm a San Antonio Girl that lives in Fort Worth. My dear friend took me here. I will agree, I had never noticed the building and it is understated..."

Rhonica Stuart

"By far the best and most authentic Japanese in..."

Emily Paull

"San Antonio institution-rightly deserved. When I think about "how many places are still around from when we moved here in 1980?" there's not a long..."

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"Best original sushi in today. Wish they served nigiri salmon (not the smoked one) and always wonder what happened to Nikki to make her averse to this..."

Jonathan

"They totally rock fresh sushi and tempura. Don't come here for cream cheese. Some of the best in US at fraction of the..."

Tobin

"Fresh and Amazing. I had a wonderful dining experience at this venerable eatery. Everything I was served was fresh the service from the waitstaff was..."

Lepricano

"Super fresh sushi. Lots of options here whether it be the food or the seating. Niki's is a rabbit's warren of small and cozy spaces from rooms that..."

Kd

"Real.... Real Japanese food and culture. Service was really slow; however, we were a party of 15, so I'm not certain if that's the case with typical..."

Foodie73

"Jim Bolton. My Mom and Dad starting taking me to Nikkis when it first opened in 1970. I was just a baby and I had my first solid food there. I am now..."

Jim Bolton

"Best egg drop soup and spicy tuna i have had..."

Holly Hickey Moore

"We have been going to Nikis for years. Literally! Our boys were babies when we started and they are in their 20s now. The food is fantastic and Pat..."

Mikey

"The Best. It is now simply known as the Tokyo Inn as Niki, the owner and mother of the current proprietor, Pat, has passed on.This place is..."

Michael

"THE REAL DEAL. Niki's is a great place to eat. It's a wreck on the outside! But, who really cares? Inside you'll find that the food..."

Guitarded

"A classic. Wow, you can count on this place for fresh sushi. besides that the whole menu is terrific. the place is old but the food is great. good..."

Elena

"Wow....Amazing food!. As real as it can get! The food is awesome. I have been wanting to visit for years now and I finally did. If you want to taste..."

Dangic

"One of my favs. I live in the Monte Vista area and I love Nikkis. Pat- the waiter is awesome, entertainment and food ;)I love the japanese style..."

Ashley White

"Authentic experience.... At Niki's you take off your shoes and grab a seat on the floor. The sushi was really good and fresh. The only issue we had..."

BArispe

"One of the most authentic Japanese restaurants I know in the states, and absolutely the most reasonable and generous. It was impressive how many..."

I. Hiromi

"I can't say enough good things about this restaurant and staff. I was a little skeptical at first only because my diet and stomach doesn't allow for..."

Mrs. Doubtful

"You know, as a self-proclaimed Foodie, Quality of Food is pretty important for me; but even more important for me (to get that 5-Star Rating), it’s..."

Cipriano Arguello

"Just had a delicious dinner at Niki’s Tokyo Inn! This restaurant has been around since 1970. It’s San Antonio’s first family owned Japanese..."

Dennis Fallon

"Great atmosphere. Once you sat down, they give you a hot towel to clean your hands and a salad with cucumber and octopus slices. Employees are very..."

David Emmanuel

"I had the Tokio Dinner combo which had a little bit of everything. It was fresh and lots of food. I ordered the dessert and would skip it next..."

Gabriela Cadena

"Absolutely one of my favorite places to go when I’m in SA. The owner is an amazing guy and I love his charm. The food is also great! I can’t..."

Ryan LeFaivre

"The food was absolutely amazing here and we had great service. We got seated without a reservation but we were only a party of 2. The sushi and udon..."

Laura Flores

"This place was recommended to my by a Japanese friend. It is amazing! They have a sushi bar, tables with chairs, and traditional floor seating. The..."

Steve Rowe

"This place is incredible!! From the outside it may appear to be a little abandoned, but once you get in, it feels like if you are transported to..."

Juan Pablo Santiago

"Great food and friendly staff. The best thing is the atmosphere. This is how I imagine it would be if I walk into a sushi place in a small alley in..."

Argel Bernardo (Berarge)

"This unassuming place serves up amazing authentic Japanese food. Reservations are highly recommended! They don’t do phone orders. My only gripe is..."

A

"Will forever love this restaurant 💕 One of the only places in SA with Japanese style seating and I ALWAYS order the Tempura Vegetables it's such..."

Madeline Maloy

"I am very impressed. The staff was very nice and the atmosphere was so comfy. The food was remarkable and I am a very picky eater too. For $40 we (2..."

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