Thai Bistro

First the positive. The restaurant was clean and the people working were very nice. I assume it was the owners running it. There was an older woman rolling the spring rolls and I can only assume it was one of their mothers. She reminded me of my mom. Also there was only 1 other person in the restaurant. It felt weird with the place being complete silent with only me in there. I ordered Tom Yum soup and the papaya salad. I knew I was in for trouble when the soup came out and the broth was completely clear — like water. The soup was virtually tasteless. There was no fish sauce, no galanga, and most importantly, no tamarind. This soup is is supposed to built around those key elements. The salad. It needed fish sauce as well. As it was, it was also bland with no umami. No acid but it was sweet. I wish I could give this place 2.5 stars. I was only passing through and I would try it again only because they were so nice. Maybe they had a bad day in the kitchen.

Just awful. Very sad too because this used to be the best Thai food I've ever had. It is under new ownership and is nothing like the previous owners. The food is bland and they have a very young child working the phones and bringing water to tables, couldn't be over 10. I will forever miss the original Thai bistro.

Food was average. Service was atrocious. Girl no more than ten years old was our “waitress.” We were one of two parties in the restaurant and waited 40 minutes to order. While eating, numerous parties came to get carry out orders - none of which were ready on time or were made wrong. By the end of our meal we were the only ones in the restaurant - no one came to check on us or even fill our waters that had been empty for nearly an hour. Will not be back. I understand a night of being short staffed - but there was not a single apology or attempt to make up for the terrible experience.

We have enjoyed this Thai restaurant with a few Lao options. Food tends to be mild so if you like spicy be sure to ask. Drunken noodles is a favorite. The coconut curries are rich and good. The laab meat salad was tasty and mild by default. The tom yum noodle soup is huge and was fine, too. It is a small restaurant, and worth a visit if you are nearby. The young lady that always seems to be working the front of the house as a server does a good job and is nice and helpful.