Bangkok Cafe

2511 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716, United States

Bangkok Cafe
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Authentic Thai Cuisine

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Diner Review №1

People need to come here more often, such an amazing place and the people are so nice. I also appreciate the big portions you definitely get what you paid for

Diner Review №2

Great curry

Diner Review №3

This was our second choice this evening (due to parking isdues) but should have been our first choice. The staff, menu options, surroundings were all lovely. The portions were a good size, and I'd probably up the spice levels on my next visit.

Diner Review №4

After driving by a few times, we finally decided it was time to give Bangkok Cafe a try. The staff was incredibly friendly and the restaurant itself is cute and cozy filled with smells that make you excited to eat. The food was absolutely delicious, it’s one of those places where the food really does taste as good as it looks, and the portions feel worth the price. Definitely coming back!

We got the Pad Thai, Satay Kai, and Pad Kang Keaw Wan— this last one I recommend getting spicy!

Diner Review №5

My favorite Thai spot in Tucson. Friendly staff and delicious food.

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Ist off u get small portion of rice with the mean. I ordered extra rice and was charged $5 for maybe 100 grams or less. My friend ordered all veggie with no meat and was charged $6 extra for non meat dish.
Furthermore I ordered with no peanuts and guess what I got plenty of peanuts and the host realised and just offered to take the dish back and remove the peanuts.
Will not go back again.
Please go through ur check to make sure u paying the right amount
The older man at the counter was not very nice. Pretty grumpy for a restaurant manager or the owner

Diner Review №9

Consistently great food over the years. A goto place.

Once again, delicious!

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Really good! A bit expensive so unfortunately I won’t be able to go as much as I’d like, but I understand they’re working with the rising food costs

Diner Review №12

Good food but TERRIBLE service and lousy atmosphere made the dinner frustrating and not enjoyable. I would order take out from here again if I lived close by, but not eat in the restaurant again.

Six of us arrived on a cold (for Tucson) winter day mid-week. The atmosphere inside is "meh:" very bright lights, needs paint, tacky print outs with the specials taped to the walls, and it was freezing inside. We all kept our jackets on.

When we arrived there were 2 tables already occupied, a table of 2 and a table of 6. There were probably 15 tables empty. After we were seated, it took about 10 minutes before anyone came over to acknowledge us, bring us water and take our order, much too long for a pretty empty place. We finally ordered 6 main courses and an appetizer. We finished the appetizer, but the waiter didn't clear the table when he brought the main courses. I had to clear the table to make room.

The food was good. The curry was tasty and the stir fries looked good. The spring roll appetizer was big and delicious.

After dinner, we sat there forever, dirty plates all around, waiting for the bill. We waited about 10 minutes for the bill after we were done, and finally it arrived. We quickly put out cash and credit cards, and then the frustrating wait began. We were done, freezing cold and wanted to go. The credit cards and cash sat at the end of our table for a good 20 minutes when I finally had to walk them to the host in front. Another 10 minutes passed before they were returned to us to sign. By then, we were freezing cold and boiling mad and just wanted to leave.

The food was good, but there was nothing appealing about eating there. I will not go back.

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Food and service was great! If you like tea, try their Thai tea, yummy!!

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Best Thai in Tucson.

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My son and I both love Thai food so we thought we would try this place and we were not disappointed. Our server was quite pleasant with an infectious smile. Everything came out quickly from the kitchen. We ordered a lot of food because we wanted to have more to eat the next day. We ordered the chicken Larb, Tom Yum with shrimp, green curry chicken, and shrimp pad Thai.

I ordered a spice level three on the chicken Larb and everything about it was perfect. The Tom Yum was a little sweet for my taste, but still delicious. The green curry chicken was spot on. The highlight of the night was the shrimp pad Thai. It was hands-down the best pad Thai I’ve ever had.

If you like Thai food, you will love Bangkok Café. If you don’t know if you like Thai food, give it a try. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

Diner Review №19

I’ve heard close friends speak well of Bangkok Café, but I had yet to try it out. So today I made the tiresome drive from the east side to have some good, spicy Thai cuisine. When I saw the sign, I also saw the Santorini Greek Cafe — which nearly derailed my plans, because damn, Santorini is really good, and I’m always up for mediterranean cuisine. Nonetheless, I kept with the plan, and I’m glad I did. GREAT PLACE.

I arrived around 1pm. Very mellow ambiance. Someone’s playlist was coughing up “adult contemporary” by artists such as Simply Red and Hall & Oates — I heard both “I Can’t Go For That” _and_ “Sunrise” during my meal (Sunrise heavily borrows from and sample’s the Hall & Oates hit). A few other late diners were having a leisurely lunch — the “cognoscintillated” I presumed, as the server conversed with them as if they were regulars.

After pondering the menu, I settled on a Tom Kha soup with chicken. I told the gentleman to make it as hot as he wanted — he replied with a question of scale, from one to five; I said four. The soup was perfect, steaming hot, spicy, delicious; I left satiated and satisfied.

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There's Thai Food in Tucson and there is Terrific Thai in Tucson at Bangkok Café!
Always searching for authentic Pad Thai and this menu item features the traditional Tamarind sauce so don't be surprised when your noodles have a tint of Tamarind color and full of perfectly stir fried (not gummy) noodles.
Best Crab Puff ever (mini triangle turnovers). Hand made creamy crab (yes you can taste it), cream cheese filling and crispy light wraps. Most other restaurants buy commercial and deep fry...not here...and they come 8 (2 large bites per piece) to an order.
Yellow Curry was smooth with Chicken, Potatoes and Onions in a creamy mildly spiced curry sauce. Could have spiced it up but enjoyed the mild flavor.
We enjoyed authentic Thai Tea. You can have it with or without 1/2-1/2....
Our delightful waiter Tony (has been a long standing part of this restaurant) and stayed when new owners took over 7 years ago did his very best to ensure we had a satisfying first experience.
Came back for takeout a week later and tried the Tom Ka Gai- the coconut based soup with Chicken. Generous sized pieces of chicken were tender, nice slices of mushrooms, onions and the authentic and traditional flavors of Galanga, Thai Chili (could have had it spiced 1-5 scale) and lime leaves were infused and balanced into the soup broth. You didn't have to eat around them. We added some Jasmine Rice and it added abit of thickness to the soup. Full of flavor.
Bob manages front of the house, Tony service and Mrs. Bob is in the kitchen! There's a genuine feeling these owners want to ensure you have an authentic and enjoyable experience.
If you are there during busy hours, be prepared to be patient, it will be worth the wait as each dish is prepared fresh to your customized taste. Go around 5-5:30 when they reopen supper to beat the crowd.
You may find their prices abit more than other local places but you are supporting a family owned and managed business and you'll be treated to a wonderful meal. You enjoy the true flavors of authentic Thai cuisine, custom cooked to order.
Will be back to try their Lunch Specials.
Portions are generous. From a small size soup we served 3 persons as a soup appetizer. JL

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First time eating here. My husband and I loved it. Cute, cozy atmosphere. Friendly. Food was excellent! Many of their dishes are made with pork or chicken but I substituted tofu. I had King masaman, vegan style, with crispy tofu. Full of vegetables, peanuts, and a delicious, mild coconut milk curry sauce. My husband had an excellent chicken pad Thai. Will definitely come again!

Diner Review №24

Surprisingly bad, even for Tucson Thai (which is mediocre to begin with). Our food was overcooked, tough, badly cut meat with tendons and bone bits. But also nearly raw onion in the same dish. It was also fairly slow. We won't be going back.

Diner Review №25

The female server handed me a to-go cup with her fingers inside the cup - after wiping tables down with a dirty rag. Turns out the lady is the co-owner. Very unhygienic.

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Service was horrible. Had to ask the server for stuff like 4 times because he kept forgetting.

Diner Review №28

Try the mango sticky rice. They’ve been around for years, so many memories whenever I go to this place.

Diner Review №29

Had carry out... food was fantastic, staff was friendly and helpful, and the dining area was clean and inviting. I will definitely be going back.

Diner Review №30

I used to go here and enjoyed the food. However, over the years the prices are out of control. I can go to other restaurants, get quality food for half the price. Have taken my business elsewhere.

Diner Review №31

We have purchased carry-out dinner from Bangkok Cafe 2-3 times per year for many years, and it has always been dependably yummy. Something was seriously off this visit. Sometime between our last visit in late December 2023 and this visit July 6 2024, something changed drastically with the dishes. The dishes all lacked the aromatic and complex flavors of Thai dishes that we came to anticipate and depend on with Bangkok Thai. Instead the dishes were too sweet and lacked depth of flavor. The Tom Ka Gai soup was not even recognizable as such. The Pad Thai was super sticky and too sweet. The yellow curry was OK, but still not up to the previous level of yumminess.

I can only imagine they've had a change of chef, and I don't know if this will continue. If I return, it will be after a several month hiatus and only after ordering a single dish to try out to see if the flavors have returned to their prior standards.

This was a serious disappointment tonight.

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Love, love, love this place. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The food is the best!!! Highly recommended.

Diner Review №34

UPDATE 2024: The new chef is much worse. I used to get the green curry fried rice here several times a year and it was always delicious, but this time it tasted like butter, not a hint of green curry. The peanut sauce was cold. And the prices are out of control, much more so than other restaurants amidst inflation. $4.50 for a small side of white rice is ridiculous.

ORIGINAL REVIEW 2017: This is the best Thai restaurant in Tucson. The food is spectacular (I love the green curry fried rice #41 and the pad see ew #25). It's also a nice atmosphere. But the service is pretty slow and the food is pretty expensive relative to other local Thai places like Karuna's, so I can't give it 5 stars. Still, I've eaten here many times and I highly recommend this place.

Diner Review №35

I have been to Thailand a several times and I love Thai food. I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately this was REALLY the worst Thai food I have ever had. Pad See Ew omg. Super watery - doesn’t even taste like Pad See Ew. Yum Sarm Krob - very sweet not crispy nothing good about this dish :( And worst thing is food here is expensive than other places. So expensive bad food. I would never go back :(

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Thai place offering basic Thai dishes at a high cost per food density.

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One of the first places I visited in Tucson it was lacking, perhaps I was having an off night.

Diner Review №41

Still one of my favorite restaurants in Tucson. Everything is freshly made from scratch, and the flavor profiles are very fresh and Thai.

Diner Review №42

Absolutely loved the food here. We came in when it was slow so we were able to be seated and served very quickly. I also had the coffee which was very good. I'd highly recommend the Pad Hom Sod, it was very delicious and the waitress asked how hot I'd like it on a scale of 1-5. I asked for just a 3 and it was perfect, really nice spice and very tasty. I'd definitely order from this restaurant again

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Take out-the food was amazing!! Absolutely loved the pad see eew and the Tom kha!!! Leftovers for 2 days. It seems like the place to be. This place is worth it.

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Excellent service, fabulous entrees. Thank you the birthday ice cream. Perfect finish to a delicious meal and lovely evening.

Diner Review №48

Some of the best Thai food i have had in a while, and we are thai. Noodles, som tum, curries, fish, and kra pow were all amazing. Thai basil, chili peppers, and vegetables all tasted fresh, and the sauces were great. They will also cook it Spicer if you ask them.

Diner Review №49

Delicious! Would highly recommend!

Diner Review №50

I loved the food and the hospitality

Diner Review №51

OVERPRICED!! waited 40 minutes to get our mediocre food. Never again.

Diner Review №52

Best Thai in Tucson!

Diner Review №53

I have never had Thai food before but this place was really good and authentic. When you walk in you notice that there's no condiments or salt and pepper on the tables and that's because the food is seasoned so perfectly you don't need to change a thing. I had a chicken fried rice with sweet basil curry and it was delicious. The wait staff was very attentive. Only drawback they forgot my Thai iced tea. I waited till we got the bill and after seeing we were charged I requested it in a to go cup.

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Went here during covid and was good
Quality has gone down. Pad Thai had a dried out sauce and not fresh tasting. Chicken skewer and soup were fine. Will try another Thai restaurant next time we are craving it

Diner Review №56

The food is great, and I understand that we visited this place during the gem show season, and although they didn't have enough staff, service was great!

The only thing that is driving my rate to a 3 stars, instead of 4, is that the place needs a little renovation. If it wasn't for a friend's recommendation, I would not stop and try.

Hopefully they will remodel the place a little, and keep it nice, which will turn this place into one of the best Thai Food spots in Tucson.

Diner Review №57

Ordered Penang curry and spicy noodle lunch specials for takeout. Both were tasty and satisfying.

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Nice neighborly pizza place - the Treehugger is terrific! Nice folks, too.

Diner Review №59

some of the best Thai food i've ever eaten. Terrific sit down experience too.

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The food is beyond amazing and the staff is so friendly and helpful- they helped us jump start our car in the parking lot!!! 10000/10!

Diner Review №63

Menu items overpriced by about 30 percent. Shrimp hot pot 22vs 16 elsewhere. I was doing them a favor and asked for only half shrimp and half chicken but instead got charged for an extra $5 for added chicken to the few shrimp. Lemon grass was non Existent which ruined the whole dish. Also got charged for rice!
Ordered a starter which never materialized but the $12.50 was on the bill.
This place is a disaster. There were only 2 tables with diners but they managed to try to rip me off and serve a bad dish.

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Love their food, and Mango with Sticky rice for dessert. Yum.

Diner Review №66

I haven't sat down to eat here but I have ordered take out a handful of times. The staff is very courteous and the dinning room very well kept with lots of elaborate decor. Sometimes the wait seems a little longer than usual but it is well worth every minute as the dishes are clearly made with care!

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Best Thai food in Tucson

Diner Review №69

I decided to try this place out, I drove almost 30 minutes from Sahuarita. Right off the bat, the service was great. Employees were very welcoming. That's big for me. I ordered Pad see eew with beef, sweet sticky rice and Thai ice tea. I ordered take out, although I was not given any napkins or a fork. I did pick at the food, and the flavor was very good. Can't wait to get home. The sticky rice portion size, in my opinion, could have been bigger for the price. It was so delicious, I ate it without a fork. 😋 Thai tea was also good, but it was mostly ice. I will definitely return, perhaps dine in instead of take out.

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THE BEST Thai food I’ve ever had. Very authentic and you can tell by the rich flavors of each dish. I live 2 hours away from this wonderful cafe, yet I find myself coming back as frequent as I can. My food has been delicious 10/10 every time I come. I order the pad kee mao and the Bangkok omelet with ground chicken. I hope to come back in a couple weeks, I crave these yummy dishes way too often. Not only is the food out of this world but the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I like to add broccoli to my noodles which seems to be no problem and overall just very helpful workers. The cafe makes me happy and the atmosphere of the place is cozy because it isn’t too big nor crowded.

Diner Review №72

Love it, miss it.

Diner Review №73

Love the food here, so tasty. Very good curry.

Diner Review №74

Nice Thai restaurant. The food is great 9/10. I would expect more eastern flavors. I am sure that somewhere on the menu I will find what I am looking for it seems this was a popular place. Will visit this cafe again.

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Sorry to say the Bangkok Cafe was a huge miss. Ordered the Massaman Curry with Tofu. The dish seriously lacked the creamy texture typical for the sauce and incredibly lacking the taste of peanut. The portion size was considerably smaller than typically served in other restaurants, and it contained merely four tofu pieces and three carrot slices. Not nearly worth the $18 they charge for the dish. (For clarification the photo is what I plated from the serving bowl, which was about half of the dish.)

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Their website has very inaccurate hours

Diner Review №80

Omygoodness. The food and service is divine!! I came here on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. Definitely surpassed any Thai food I’ve tried before. I got their yellow curry with chicken. So much flavor!! Must try :)

Diner Review №81

I used to come here a lot and even knew the previous owner. I'll have to come back again because I was not happy with the food I got.

Diner Review №82

Excellent Thai food. Good service and kind people

Diner Review №83

Fantastic authentic Thai restaurant with a great menu and staff.

Diner Review №84

The food quality declined and the service is not satisfying

Diner Review №85

Food is good, kind of expensive. Satay isn't their strong point.

Diner Review №86

Such delicious food! The staff was friendly and made me feel at home! I will definitely be going back for more. I met up with some friends from work for a weekend lunch and the Bangkok Cafe made our get together even better!

Diner Review №87

26 dollars after tax for a glass of thai ice tea and a medium/small bowl of red curry with a tiny portion of white rice. Food was mediocre at best and needless to say outrageously overpriced. The place reeks like pine sol too. 1st and last time to this establishment.

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1st time there. The food was so flavorful, and alot of it. Yumm! I will go again.

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Over 40 minutes to get served because kitchen was busy with takeout. Food average at best.

Diner Review №94

A great place for authentic Thai food!

Try the Gra Pow, and let the server help you figure out the rest.

Diner Review №95

Amazing food

Diner Review №96

Great food, everything fresh

Diner Review №97

#21 dish was disgusting tasteless flavorless bowl of brown goop. Rice noodles congealed and inedible. It was so extremely hot temperature making difficult to eat even after 10 minutes. Won't return.

Diner Review №98

Nice Thai restaurant, love the soups

Diner Review №99

Great food and good service

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Diner Review №101

going downhill. unnecessarily long wait. curry was wicked hot not remotely mild. next visit waitress got order wrong after repeating it twice. curry was pricy particularly for half of a bowl that used to be served full. Too expensive for lunch. Service was slow today even though there were only 3 tables. Many prices are going up but $5 for a side of rice is price gouging

Diner Review №102

Tasty food, busy place, efficient service, and value for money.

Diner Review №103

The food is good but the service was a bit on the slow side. Luckily we didn't go when it got busy!

Diner Review №104

Love this place! Great menu, great staff and service!

Diner Review №105

Food was excellent! Every single item was flavorful and delicious. I've tried several other options in town and this tasted the most authentic in my opinion. My new go to!

Diner Review №106

Expensive. Sugary tom kha. Laab was okay but luke warm. Would have been 2 or maybe 3 stars max but the food left both me and my partner with upset stomachs later in the evening/next morning. Will not be coming back.

Diner Review №107

Always go here when we're in Tucson. Their green curry is excellent and pairs well with a Singha. The Thai spring rolls are fresh and well prepared, like every dish we've had. Rarely crowded. Very typically May, the owner with her husband, will be the one to take your order. Everyone is friendly, quick, attentive.

Diner Review №108

Really good Thai food! First time there getting take out - chicken pad Thai and veggie masaman curry, both delicious! The food is more elevated than the aesthetic of the outside of the restaurant- inside looks nice! Will be back for sure

Diner Review №109

Great place to enjoy Thai food in Tucson, AZ.

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Diner Review №111

Best Thai restaurant in town
Always get Pad Thai
And Som Tum
So delicious and great service.

Diner Review №112

I ordered some food through door dash and everything was very good. I had the sticky rice with mango, tom kha gai, and a curry. The price was too high though 80 dollars plus tip.

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The food was excellent, especially the sticky rice with mango. I had it delivered from grub hub. The only issue I had was 80 dollars for soup an entree and dessert seems very high. I'm disabled and cannot come to the restaurant. I wish I could afford to eat there more often.

Diner Review №115

Best shrimp fried rice I ever tasted! New favorite spot!

Diner Review №116

I like Bangkok Cafe and as of today this will be our last time for a while. Unfortunately, we are no longer seeing the value for the money. Please give them a try it is really good food.

Diner Review №117

Tasty classic Thai food.

Diner Review №118

Friendly, attentive service.
Food is fresh.

Diner Review №119

Good 👍

Diner Review №120

Best Thai food in town. Super authentics. All all Chefs are from Thailand. The furniture was made by the original owner. Staff is so sweet. Food always delicious.

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Always fresh and delicious

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Amazing! Spicy and delicious

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Delicious complex tastes. So much flavor

Diner Review №131

One of the best Thai restaurants in Tucson..Very personable staff, decent prices and great food.

Diner Review №132

Great place, great food, great service. Love the yellow curry. Love the fried tofu.

Diner Review №133

We had a bit of an odd experience in this place..., myself and my husband didn't like the dishes that we ordered but... we liked each other dishes... so we switched and it ended up working for us. Our son loved his dish. We may give it another try.

Diner Review №134

Stinkiest plates in town

Diner Review №135

Ordered beef Pad Thai medium which was very flavorful and just right medium spice level.
Large portion enough for 2 meals or share. Highly recommend.

Diner Review №136

The food was delicious. We ordered lunch specials which was such a great value. The soup was excellent as was the entree.The snack that comes with the lunch is crab Rangoon, however it was mainly fried wanton...I didn't really taste any cream cheese. If you like This tea, don't order it here unless you like it sickly sweet. I recommend the Thai coffee instead, it was well balanced not too sweet and not too bitter. I definitely plan on going back.

Diner Review №137

Best curry I've had in a very long time the waiter was nice and helped me learn how to say my dish. Even though they mixed up which dish was supposed to be spicy he noticed right away and corrected my friends dish because hers would have been way too spicy for her lol the new dish took only a minute to get her if that! We will definitely be going back it had a great little atmosphere ❤️

Diner Review №138

Definitely some delicious food, ordered the duck dish off of the lunch menu. Only complaint is about the spice level, my dad ordered a thing that was supposed to be fairly spicy and unfortunately it didn't seem to be super spicy. Ask for spice if you want it!

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Food was okay. Service was good. Prices were high. Noted issues with beverages ( beer)....out of most better labels.

Diner Review №141

Food flavor was acceptable but when the waiter picked up two of the plates there was a live bug on the table. A LIVE BUG he just brushed it off the table and asked if we would like anything else to eat.

NEVER AGAIN

Diner Review №142

It is ok. It was solid good. Most likely the best Thai in Tuscon. Did not ask us spice level. We got spring rolls that were more salad roll. Salad from a bag. No cilantro or mint. Very little pizazz.

Pad Thai. Same story. Good. Serviceable. Needed herbs and spice.
Tom yum. Big. Lots of veggies. Not spicy. Missing fresh herbs. It seamed like a chef/cook was missing. All veg were chopped too big with no finesse and already cooked tail on frozen shrimp tossed into the soup and stir fry.
Thai ice tea. Good. $5.25 good? Maybe.

Diner Review №143

Food is delicious but they really should update their hours. Just drove almost 30 minutes only to find they are closed. Not open on Sundays.

Diner Review №144

Authentic and delicious Thai food. Hard to find in the desert, so I was very happy to stumble upon it. I will definitely be back :)

Diner Review №145

Tasty choices in Thai cuisine. Nice lunch portion.

Diner Review №146

Really cute decor, delicious curry and amazing sweet rice!

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This place is the worst. First, I ordered Thai basil fried rice and there was no BASIL!!! There were Pineapples and Raisins?! Instead of the rice being cooked in soy sauce this appeared to be some sort of curry rice?I have eaten alot of fried rice Thai Basil fried rice to be exact in many different states and this by far is not in my top 50.

Diner Review №149

Wow, super amazing Thai food. The restaurant was cute and quiet and our waiter was wonderful and attentive. We already can’t wait to come back!

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Good Thai food and friendly staff.

Diner Review №152

This place was amazing!!! The have one of the BEST Tom Kah Soups, that yummy coconut milk and lemon grass soup that is so savory and so satisfying, it's like a spoonful of happiness going down your throat. Mmmmhmmmmm! I had the Red Curry which is one of the first ones in the curry section. I also ordered it super SUPER spicy cause that's how I roll, and the highest spicy factor was a 6 (on a scale of 1 to 6) which was DELICIOUS but for me not spicy at all. My friend however, had a runny nose and had to gulp down the water the waiters were kind to provide from the moment we sat down.
Of course you dont have to have it so spicy. My friend had the Shrip Pad Thai which was devine and a served in huge portion that my friend was able to take home for tomorrow.

I was very impressed with the amount of thai dishes they had and the most authentic (believe me, I've had a lot of thai food from all over the world) and THIS place by FAR one of THE BEST AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD RESTAURANTS I have ever had the pleasure of going to!!! I will definitely be back for more!!!!

Diner Review №153

Great place to eat authentic Thai food. My mother had the Panang Curry Thai spicy. And I had the Tom Kha Gai on the spicy scale of 3 out of 5. The food was delicious.

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Great and Authentic Thai cuisine. We will be back!

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Food was very salty

Diner Review №158

My husband likes another place, down the street better.

Diner Review №159

I’m from out of town and have been camping. Came into Tucson to get Thai food and tried this place for it’s good reviews. This was the worst Chicken Pad Thai I have had. I ordered takeout and should have known better when it was ready in 5 minutes. No taste at all. Chicken and noodles were dry and noodles all glued together. Would not be so mad if it did not cost much but to pay $16 for what I got, shame on this restaurant.

Diner Review №160

Attentive, pleasant staff, quick service, had chicken pad thai and fried rice, both good but could be spicier, will return

Diner Review №161

Service was terrible

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This place is pretty wonderful, I ordered a number 31 at spicy 4. Either my tolerance has increased or it's not that spicy. Regardless it was tasty. Also ordered a Thai coffee, it was nice and strong.

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Diner Review №169

Great ambience and friendly staff. Reminds me of places in Chiang Mai as well. Thai Ice Tea was delicious, Pad See Ew and Panang curry was just the perfect amount of spice. Try the tour of Bangkok, it's the best of everything. It is a little pricey but it's worth it!

Diner Review №170

The best food, compassionate staff, and if you have food restrictions, they will seriously try to accommodate you beyond anywhere else I have ever eaten. Please support this great restaurant and family business.

Diner Review №171

Diner Review №172

Very good Thai food in downtown Tucson, probably the best Thai restaurant in Tucson now that Sennae has closed.
The noodle dishes like pad Thai and pad see eew are very good as are the curries. The chicken laab appetizer didn’t disappoint, However if you like to have your appetizer before your entrées make sure and tell your server.

Diner Review №173

Lovely Thai eatery. Simply decorated and very clean and quick service. Reasonably priced dishes. We had thai fried rice with chicken lunch special. So much food! Heated leftovers next day and still delicious!

Diner Review №174

I haven't had a good Pad Thai for a while. This one had a really complex blend of Chiles and tamarind. Very enjoyable.

Diner Review №175

Easy order and take out. 2 Pad Thai with the right complements of lime and sprouts.

Diner Review №176

My first time having Thai very good, sweet and sour chicken. The staff was very friendly and service was quick. Will come again and try more.

Diner Review №177

Good food friendly helpful staff

Diner Review №178

Ingredients are really fresh and tasty. Everything has been delicious every time I've been here.

Diner Review №179

Food was average Thai but over priced -- especially beverages.

Diner Review №180

Amazing food as always. Price hike was expected but not so welcome.

Diner Review №181

Amazing food, great service, quick but fresh food. 11/10 Thai :)

Diner Review №182

Diner Review №183

Excellent food and great service!

Diner Review №184

I love their chicken fried rice however I've been getting eggshells in my rice twice in a row even after reminding them to be more careful making it the second time. I just think that is very unsanitary and that can cause salmonella. Luckily, I'm still alive to tell my story since I ordered that take out few days ago and my stomach didn't hurt. I just can't enjoy it since it grossed me out. I'm gonna passed on ordering take outs but still will order in the future, I just hope they can fix that issue with their cook.

Diner Review №185

Diner Review №186

Very nice wait staff

Diner Review №187

very hit or miss on flavor

Diner Review №188

Love Bangkok Cafe, it's our go to for Thai food. Some of the best Tom Kha soup I've had. Staff is very friendly.

Diner Review №189

Hands down the best Thai restaurant in Tucson. The food was fresh and flavorful.

Diner Review №190

Usually we like the food for pick it up but first time to sit in restaurant, it was terrible waiting for long time we didn't ever get our food. the owner is the one who seat it up. when we left the owner blamed in employee and costumer come in the same time. We saw a lot of people come and picking up while we waiting our food. When we tell him never get our food he took off our bill but chart full price of every else even we are left starving. Employee is nice, food is good but we are disappointed in the owner.

Diner Review №191

Tastes very authentic! Great friendly service and an “at home” feel ❤️

Diner Review №192

Food was good, but the service was bad. To be fair, they were understaffed, so others may have better luck

Diner Review №193

On top of just having straight up amazing food and extremely kind and welcoming staff, this is also the only Thai place in Tucson I know of whose "Thai Hot" spicy level is actually served Thai Hot. Most places when asked for Thai hot serve you something akin to the spiciness level of Kraft Mac n Cheese garnished with a number of red pepper flakes able to be counted on one hand. This is a very welcome respite for anyone who indulges in the masochism of torturously spicy food, or who just wants their food's spice level to reflect that which they ordered, which is why I come back here every time I'm craving Thai.

Diner Review №194

Good. Kind of weak on flavor, but prepared well, nice size portions, and fast delivery after placing order, but after that you're on your own. If you anything else, forget about it. The 3 star had zero heat.

Diner Review №195

It was our first time here.. We had been looking for a Thai food place that made us keep wanting more and we definitely found it!! The food was fresh, delicious, and hearty portions! Not to mention the place is very clean and service was friendly. It definate will be our go to place when in Tuscon!!

Diner Review №196

A little pricey, but on point! Make sure to ask for it Thai hot if you like it spicy, they tone it down for Americans lol

Diner Review №197

Diner Review №198

Was first recommended by a friend and now I'm inviting friends out! It's really good and well priced Thai food. The staff is also really attentive and friendly, which is nice.

I personally recommend their crab puffs to start and their dishes are really good to choose from! Definitely a satisfying and delicious place to go to for lunch or dinner.

Diner Review №199

I love this place. Great customer service. I was just there and loved the service they gave us.

Diner Review №200

Great pad thai! Was recommended and will be back.

Details
  • 14 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.2 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 520-323-6555
  • Website: http://www.bangkokcafe.net/
  • Location: 2511 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716, United States
  • Map: 32.2364463, -110.9347664
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
  • Asian restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Southeast Asian restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11 AM–3 PM–5–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–3 PM–5–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–3 PM–5–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–3 PM–5–9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–3 PM–5–9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12–3 PM–5–9:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
Service options
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
Crowd
  • Groups: Available
  • Tourists: Available
  • University students: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available