What is Esan Cuisine? 🌶
Thai Esan (Isan) cuisine hails from the Northeast of Thailand and is known for its pungent sauces, spicy chilies, and some of the more adventurous proteins used in Thai cooking. While it might not always be in the spotlight, Esan food has a dedicated following of fans who will go out of their way to find Esan dishes made right.
Here’s a little more about Esan Thai Food and what makes it stand out:
🍽 Regional Identity: Esan is one of Thailand's four distinct regions (along with the Northern, Southern, and Central regions), and each has its own unique cuisine. Esan food is often spicier and has more fermented ingredients, such as shrimp paste and fish sauce, which contribute to its bold, umami-rich flavors.
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My wife and I eat here often because it’s so good. When we got engaged we decided to have it catered for our wedding. I’ve been told by no less than 40 people that it’s BY FAR the best wedding food they’ve ever had. They catered for 300 people for a good price! There was plenty of food, and not TOO much leftover(they recommended the right amount and didn’t oversell).
We ordered the Pad See Ew with beef, the yellow curry with chicken, vegetable fried rice, spring rolls, and edamame.
Everything was fabulous. Would 10/10 recommend Thai E San for large catering events.
Would also recommend just eating in the restaurant. The Pad Thai isn’t my favorite, but every other dish that I’ve had there is wonderful!
My husband and I decided to check out Thai E San after reading all the great reviews. Definitely lived up to the hype! Our server was very attentive and friendly. We ordered the fresh spring rolls, Tom yum, and the Thai sweet and sour. Everything was excellent! Planning on trying the yellow curry next time.
I’ve been coming here for years; I’ve tried every Thai place I’ve ever come across and this is my favorite. The food is so delicious and very cheap for the portion sizes— I ALWAYS have leftovers and it reheats great. They can modify pretty much any meal if you request it and are so great about it— including spice levels! Spice is very spicy but they’ll even put in NO spice if you ask for it to be spice level 0. I can bring anyone here and I’m confident we can find something they love on the menu. Also (importantly) the waitress is THE BEST. She’s been around for my undergrad AND grad degrees and her attention to detail, kindness, and memory (!) are spectacular! The food is great, the vibes are great, and I recommend it to everyone I know when they’re in town.
I’m Thai and this place is definitely authentic! I really miss my homeland so I ordered Somtam(papaya salad Lao style), Lad Nah, and Tom Kha Gai. Tbh, it was sooooo good! Also, the price to reasonable too. The staff is so kind as well! I’ll comeback to have a yummy tummy from here again!
Best Thai place in Fayetteville, and I've tried them all. Everything from here is fantastic, and the portion sizes are generous. Their spice levels are actually hot. I love spicy food and a 4 out of 5 from here is all I need. Most places lvl 5 isn't that hot.
Overpriced and underwhelming. IF you place an order via phone and pickup yourself, you will be charged more than the stated price online AND receive less than advertised. I asked them about the discrepancy and heard “We updated our menu last week, it just hasn’t updated online.” I want to support our local businesses, but this one is becoming too hard to recommend.
UPDATE from initial one star review: the business did refund the purchase. I appreciate the integrity.
Best Thai food in NWA and best service at any restaurant. I’ve never tried anything that wasn’t amazing. Best egg drop soup around. I’d rather have their Thai Noodle Soup than any Pho restaurant. My family and I really appreciate the hospitality they always make us feel welcomed. I don’t usually write reviews but people of NWA need to stop wasting their money elsewhere and go to Thai E San on College Ave. You won’t want to go anywhere else again.
After almost 2 years living here, I have finally found a legit Thai place! I had the Pho and it was amazing. The server was super nice and attentive. The serving size was gigantic and it could easily been enough for 2 people - and it was only $16 which included some hot ginger tea too! I can't wait to go back and try some curry and other dishes.
I’ve had a lot of Thai food but this place is seriously the best in NWA! I’ve had most of their items on the menu and it all taste amazing! The staff knows us by first name and takes the time to talk with you and you feel like family. We don’t eat anywhere else for Thai food and come here to eat.10/10 recommend
Overpriced and underwhelming. IF you place an order via phone and pickup yourself, you will be charged more than the stated price online AND receive less than advertised. I asked them about the discrepancy and heard “We updated our menu last week, it just hasn’t updated online.” I want to support our local businesses, but this one is becoming too hard to recommend.
UPDATE from initial one star review: the business did refund the purchase. I appreciate the integrity.
Best Thai place in Fayetteville, and I've tried them all. Everything from here is fantastic, and the portion sizes are generous. Their spice levels are actually hot. I love spicy food and a 4 out of 5 from here is all I need. Most places lvl 5 isn't that hot.
Best Thai food in NWA and best service at any restaurant. I’ve never tried anything that wasn’t amazing. Best egg drop soup around. I’d rather have their Thai Noodle Soup than any Pho restaurant. My family and I really appreciate the hospitality they always make us feel welcomed. I don’t usually write reviews but people of NWA need to stop wasting their money elsewhere and go to Thai E San on College Ave. You won’t want to go anywhere else again.
Have gone here awhile after trying all Thai spots in Fayetteville. Food is always really fresh and made perfectly. Plenty of options on menu and lots of good appetizers. Had pannang curry today it was 🔥
My wife and I eat here often because it’s so good. When we got engaged we decided to have it catered for our wedding. I’ve been told by no less than 40 people that it’s BY FAR the best wedding food they’ve ever had. They catered for 300 people for a good price! There was plenty of food, and not TOO much leftover(they recommended the right amount and didn’t oversell).
We ordered the Pad See Ew with beef, the yellow curry with chicken, vegetable fried rice, spring rolls, and edamame.
Everything was fabulous. Would 10/10 recommend Thai E San for large catering events.
Would also recommend just eating in the restaurant. The Pad Thai isn’t my favorite, but every other dish that I’ve had there is wonderful!
Top Tier Thai
A wonderful little restaurant right off College with the best Thai curry I've had in Fayetteville. The staff are extremely friendly, the service is prompt, and the food is delectable. I'd highly recommend Thai E San to anyone who's a fan of Thai cuisine, especially curry.
It was my first time in Fayetteville (work trip) and I’m so glad I stumbled upon this gem! I stopped in for lunch and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff. The menu was extensive (but not overwhelming) and although sooo many options caught my eye, I decided to go with the classic, pad thai. I love that their lunch specials come with the rice soup (similar to jok), which was so comforting and delicious. The flavors were authentic and I enjoyed my meal so much that I went back for dinner! I would highly recommend the larb with ground pork - it’s just the perfect bite of tangy, salty, spicy and freshness. All in all, a great experience and will most definitely be back the next time I find myself in town!!
Service and food always fantastic. Steam dumplings with sauce and thai fried rice with beef is the best in town.
Best Thai food I’ve ever had and I’ve eaten a lot of that food all over the USA!!! Excellent food!!!
Service is fantastic and the food is great. I highly recommend the Panang curry.
Thai E-San is the best Thai place in town. They have great food and great service! Definitely the place for a quick, comfy lunch or dinner and delicious take out.
Superb food. I almost always get the Panang curry, but all of the other dishes are great too.
We had a table of 6 and the service was great, the server was so nice & attentive, the food came out fast & fresh. We don’t live in town, but we will definitely be back!
The service is friendly, and the food is usually great.
I’ve been coming here for years; I’ve tried every Thai place I’ve ever come across and this is my favorite. The food is so delicious and very cheap for the portion sizes— I ALWAYS have leftovers and it reheats great. They can modify pretty much any meal if you request it and are so great about it— including spice levels! Spice is very spicy but they’ll even put in NO spice if you ask for it to be spice level 0. I can bring anyone here and I’m confident we can find something they love on the menu. Also (importantly) the waitress is THE BEST. She’s been around for my undergrad AND grad degrees and her attention to detail, kindness, and memory (!) are spectacular! The food is great, the vibes are great, and I recommend it to everyone I know when they’re in town.
Always fast and friendly service, this place is a local staple. The tom kha soup is so comforting and hearty. Basil spring rolls, red curry chicken and pad Thai always consistent. Absolutely love the food we get here!
Good food, even better service.
this place was just lovely and had great flat noodles. the thai also tea tastes traditional! would recommend.
Can't comment on the atmosphere, since we ordered take-out, but the food and service were great. Good stuff!
My husband and I decided to check out Thai E San after reading all the great reviews. Definitely lived up to the hype! Our server was very attentive and friendly. We ordered the fresh spring rolls, Tom yum, and the Thai sweet and sour. Everything was excellent! Planning on trying the yellow curry next time.
Very friendly, fast service, and they usually bring me a sample of something else with my meal or while im waiting!
This one of the best places I eat , the food is great, the service is fantastic nothing but love
Very friendly service and food was very good.
My family and I love Thai E San! The food is delicious and reasonably priced, and the service is phenomenal. It's our go-to for Thai food in town, and a great place for take out. Love the green curry!
I’m Thai and this place is definitely authentic! I really miss my homeland so I ordered Somtam(papaya salad Lao style), Lad Nah, and Tom Kha Gai. Tbh, it was sooooo good! Also, the price to reasonable too. The staff is so kind as well! I’ll comeback to have a yummy tummy from here again!
Food was great, and service was super fast. I would definitely recommend!
Great food and really nice people highly recommend
Great food, super friendly staff, and really fast service.
Never ate in before but frequently get take out. Love this place!
This is my favorite Thai restaurant for takeout! The lady that is always there is so sweet and extremely efficient. The massaman curry is so flavorful. I probably eat here once to twice a month for the last 5+ years and have yet to grow tired of it.
Great food great service!!!!
I am here with my husband order Larb and Tom Yum soup. Delicious 😋 Delicious. Thank you so much
My husband likes spice, but I don’t, and Thai E-San always makes us both happy! I also appreciate the gluten free options. Service is very fast, and everything is always fresh.
Staff is always super friendly and makes us feel welcome.
The food is always fresh and yummy.
I love this restaurant. Always tasty food and friendly service. I can highly recommend Thai E San.
I had the pleasure of visiting Thai E San for lunch after recently moving from Arizona and needing some delicious Thai food in my life. I had a friend recommend Thai E San and it didn’t disappoint. The food was served promptly and it was delicious. I was even served by and was able to meet the owners of the restaurant and they were kind and courteous and made me feel right at home. I highly recommend a visit to Thai E San to anyone living in NWA that wants an inviting and comfortable dining atmosphere that’s coupled with absolutely delicious Thai food and friendly and prompt service.
Great Thia dive, great food & friendly service. Can’t believe we waited so many years before trying out this little gem.
The lady I spoke to on the phone was super sweet. This was our first time there and it was fantastic. Number 15 and number 21 along with the crab rangoons and streamed dumplings. Everything was great.
Excellent green and massaman curry.
Returned Monday and had shrimp fresh rolls. Terrific! Same outstanding waitress both times.
As a native Thai in search for authentic Thai food, this restaurant was wonderful! It’s run by Thai people, so from the moment I sat down, I felt like I could trust this place. And I was right! The larb tastes like home, the duck noodle soup was really yummy, the pad see ew had stars in my eyes, and the pad thai (while a little too sweet for my taste) was authentic. The Thai tea was really nice (a little too sweet, I could taste the palm sugar). I highly recommend this place for Thai food that tastes Thai 🥰 I came in the evening and it was busy, so I think that also speaks highly of the food’s taste. Despite the busy hour, our host was very attentive, kind and apologetic when she couldn’t give us as much attention. I will definitely be coming back whenever I miss home.
(thank you to my boyfriend for the photo as i forgot to take photos, i was too excited for the food🙈)
Absolutely love this place they are very friendly and the food is great
Best Thai food hands down. Best staff in the whole area! Recommended to EVERYONE!! The yellow curry is to die for.
We were in the area, from Bella Vista, doing errands when I asked Google for a lunch place that was close by, that was open with good ratings. This was the first listing and was just opening as we arrived at 11 am. Wonderful food. We both had Pad Thai. Wow, I am definitely going back when we are in the area in 6 months.
We absolutely love this place for both dine-in celebrations and takeout after a long day for comfort (like tonight!). The server (I think there’s just one?) is incredibly friendly and sincere. We feel welcomed every time we come in with our toddler (every parent knows how good this feels), and our server is so kind to her and shares little stories about her son with us. Food is always delicious and hot. I get the tofu & veg pad thai and my husband gets something different each time. The serving size is great, we always leave full. Free & quick refills in a glass even with the coke etc being from a can! (I feel like most restaurants with cans just give me a can with no refills.) We stumbled upon this place when we first moved here five months ago because it’s right by our neighborhood, but we are repeat, repeat, repeat customers for a reason! 💕
Nui is the best chef ever Thai Esan best Thai restaurant ever
The food was great and the service was incredibly fast!
This is our favorite place for authentic Thai food! Exceptional service, food, and atmosphere!
Esan over on college is the best Thai food service here in nwa ! Not only is the food really great, but also the customer service from nui and her family is different from all the other restaurant she makes you feel like you are right at home when trying the food. I 100% recommend this place, you won’t be disappointed ladies and gents!
So good
We absolutely love the pad thai, massaman and panang curries. So delicious. One of the restaurants we always frequent.
Love this place
Love this place, the staff and owner are so nice and cook the most amazing authentic Thai cuisine.
Love it here! The food is 💯💯!!! Love the workers that are there and how the place is set up! Love their fried rice!
Great food, always. If you have a cold, try the Thai Chicken Soup.
Thai E San is my favorite Thai restaurant in Fayetteville. The food is so delicious every time, and comes out so quickly. The staff is very friendly and helpful!
My favorite Thai restaurant!!! Always delicious and fresh with the best flavor. Ordered for my family that was visiting and they loved it!
Great place to eat I would recommend it to anyone and the staff is so nice and friendly.
So good!! Especially the Pad Thai and Som Tam. I've been there many times really friendly service, Some of the best Thai I’ve had in Fayetteville!
not only is the food delicious, but the service is top tier. The owner and employees are all really nice and welcome people . and they take care of you and your food good. personally, the atmosphere in there makes you feel safe and homey.
Best Thai food in town! Phenomenal service, great flavor, and a welcoming and cozy atmosphere.
This is my go-to Thai place. Have enjoyed everything I’ve ordered here. Love the small joint vibes when dining in and still great even when delivered (packaged well to avoid spills) Friendly timely service, and the occasional complimentary rice and chicken porridge soup is a nice touch.
The #1 Thai spot in NWA, dare I say the whole country. I love thai, and I think about the amazing food all the time. The only downside is you’ll be thinking about your favorite dish anytime you can’t go by and get it. I live in Bentonville and worked in Fayetteville until recently. The only reason I’m sad I’m not working in Fayetteville anymore is that I won’t get to have their amazing food for my lunch breaks. The owner and staff are amazing and so friendly. My favorites are the Pad Thai Chicken and then the Panaang Curry with Chicken.
After almost 2 years living here, I have finally found a legit Thai place! I had the Pho and it was amazing. The server was super nice and attentive. The serving size was gigantic and it could easily been enough for 2 people - and it was only $16 which included some hot ginger tea too! I can't wait to go back and try some curry and other dishes.
THE BEST Thai food ever; it’s our family’s favorite!
first off I want to say I really enjoy Thai food. I've tried many Thai places in the area ranging from great to ok. this place is pure fire. I've tried 5 different dishes and everyone has been 10/10. If you eat inside they also have some soup they bring as complimentary that will blow your socks off. my favorite dish is a classic pad thai which I always make a special substitution on to which they accommodate every time. the staff are all super attentive and personable. you won't regret stopping in! unfortunately I forgot to take pictures as I was devouring the food :(
Bad service. We came at 19:45, they said they almost closed cause slow today. Finally they got me in with one side turn off the light, we had request turn on the light for us because it’s too dark when we eat, the waitress said they can’t turn on the light LOL. And then pay credit card with a fee, they just want take cash. Never come back!!!
Always excellent.
All dishes looked identical even tho we ordered 3 different meals. Same color, same ingredients....?
the food always taste good!
I love this family-run spot. Really friendly staff. You can feel the love they put into their food - big portions, authentic, and very good at making dishes gluten free upon request. Feels like you're eating at a friend's house. Can't recommend it enough!
This is the real deal Thai in Fayetteville, Arkansas The Pass Thai and Pad see ew were spectacular. Ours were at a three of five Thai spicy and for us, it was perfect
The pad thai is a little too saucy so be warned. I recommend the pad si ew for people who prefer gentler flavors. Best thai food around though.
Everything is amazing. Service & food. I love their red curry 3.5 chicken.
We came here after Fayetteville Pride and quickly realized, this was a great choice. I ordered the Garlic Stir Fry while my partner ordered a Pho dish. Mine was wonderful and my partner said hers was wonderful.
The host/server was wonderful. She greeted us with a smile and treated us very well. This is a place to visit again and again. They have a menu with a lot of items.
Prices aren't bad and they are generous with the rice. We each ordered our dishes 4-star spicy...good stuff!
Best ragoons love the service its like family they even know when its me doordashing so comfortable there went ate out in my jack skeleton pajamas
While I was landscaping a few years back, my boss and I ended up on college a lot during the lunch hour. We frequently ate at La Huerta and Slims, but one day decided to give Taiwanese a shot. After our first time trying Thai E San, we rarely went anywhere else. I myself had never had Taiwanese food, and ended up quickly finding out how flavorful and rich the food is. They incorporate many spices and hand-made recipes to deliver some of the best tasting food I have ever had. Their Pineapple Fried Rice with fried Tofu is hands-down the best rice I have ever eaten, and their Cream Cheese Wontons, their Larb, and their miso soup are all uniquely delicious. This is a place that I recommend to everyone that enjoys genuine asian cuisine and rich flavors. Unsurprisingly, the people I recommend this place to usually thank me and tell me how much they loved it. The staff are always extremely kind, and if you ever have any questions about the menu they have pictures at the front desk with each dish labeled so you know exactly what you’re ordering. This place knocks it out of the park every time I call in an order, and if I did not taste the authenticity every time I ate their food, I would not make it a point to drive an hour round trip at least once a week just to get a meal there. This will always be one of my favorite restaurants of all time. Five stars.
We ordered the Lao style Pad Thai and it was delish! As well as the Tom yum soup. Will come back to try other things on the menu.
Authentic Thai cuisine at fair market prices, the family that operates this restaurant is extremely kind and efficient, quick service, very agreeable.
I've missed authentic Thai food and this was absolutely what I've been missing! The food was amazing!
They always do such a great job. The only place I know that will call you back if they miss your call for a pick up order love love love their food.
so good
Location is not great. Food was amazing!!!!!
You will NOT find a better Thai place around. The owner is an actual saint and SO NICE! This was my very first restaurant I went too when I moved here and I will always come back at least once a month (quite often more than that!) Come here for lunch and get the L7 curry special, so much food and such a great deal! I legit can not explain how nice of a small business this is and I want to see it flourish!!
My husband and I only had to go here once to fall in love with the food and the absolute best service! We try to make it a weekly dinner spot and our goal is to take as many people as we can to eat here. My husband lived in Thailand for a time and says that the food here is some of the most authentic in Fayetteville. We have even catered food for an event with international students at the university and they all raved about how good it was. 10/10 recommend coming here regularly!
Best Thai food in Fayetteville. The curries, noodle dishes, and fresh rolls are always amazing. The staff is very friendly and always helpful with questions.
This is hands down the best Thai food in town. Wonderful family owned restaurant with great food.
I have been eating Thai food at various places in Fayetteville for over 20 years. Thai E San has become my top choice over the last couple years. The food is always fresh, the owner is super friendly and accommodating and the food is fantastic. I try to eat here once a week if possible. Give it a shot! Highly recommend.
Great food at a great price! Love the Thai curry as well as the Coconut soup. We ordered about 13 items for our family visited and everyone love them food is all perfect cook.
Was with girlfriend last night and it our first visited Excellent eating experience.. from walking in the door and being greeted by employee, seated and drink order taken, was maybe 7-8 minutes. Meal was served hot and excellent tasty.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! We are not go-out-to-eaters; we get take away from here and one other place. The other place, we go to maybe once a month or every other month. We go to Thai E San at least once a week!!
Food is always amazing. It's a good amount and we always feel good after eating (not weighed down or icky full, like some places). We usually buy 2 meals and feed 3 people (with a little leftover). And the customer service is wonderful!!
Looking at the 1-3 star reviews, I'm seeing some patterns. (A lot of poor reviews are people ordering too spicy. Tip: if you like moderate spice, order 3-star for carby dishes like fried rice, pad thai, noodle dishes. If you like moderate spice, but you're ordering a curry dish or something more flavorful like that, order a lower star! The more intense flavor of the dish makes the spice of a 3 star feel more like a 4 or a 5! There are a couple reviews that say it didn't taste good or that the food was dry (I've never seen dry food glisten like the photo attached to that one review) but we've never experienced that. IT IS ALWAYS SO GOOD!
This will continue to be our favorite place to eat! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
The best Thai, ever. So good I could eat here every single day. The staff is so sweet. I love Thai e San!!
This is the best Thai food I've ever had! I have yet to try a dish that I didn't like. From the Thai Basil Egg Rolls and regular Egg Rolls to the Pad Thai, curries, and everything in between it's all delicious. It's also family owned and provides great service. If you haven't tried this place yet you're missing out.
great service and amazing, authentic thai food. such a good eat : )
Thai E Shan is a clean and friendly place and great service. The first thing I noticed was the pictures of the menu! I love that you can see what your getting and much easier to order. The food I ordered was delicious and will definitely get again! I like how they add healthy like vegetables on the side. I was trying to go to Bucks of Asia but they are closed on Mondays, so I went to Thai E San. I will definitely be back to order some delicious food!(:
One of my favorite Thai restaurants. Great food.
Best Thai I’ve had in NWA. Been a little bit since I’ve had good Thai and this didn’t disappoint!
Great food and service. Only negative is no alcohol. But will definitely go back.
Absolutely excellent service every time I go. Food wait time is little to none. I will be going here as often as I can!
Such sweet servers and staff!! And wow, I found my new favorite Thai dish by venturing into something new on their menu. Absolutely delicious!!!
I was having a bad day and saw the Thai E San sign and scuddled on over for some take-out. I just wanna say... the little blonde girlie at the register was SO SWEET. I didn't read her name tag, but I hope she sees this.
I got some pad see-ew and steamed dumplings (obviously). It was ready in 8 minutes-so fast!! I got home and have been eating and eating and there is so much leftover. Delicious!! And no mistakes on the order (always a plus). The dining area was spotless, with every napkin in place (at 4pm before the rush).
Everyone already loves this place, but I wanted to add my 2 cents. Great staff, great cooks, good price for the amount you get.
Thank you for dinner, Thai E San! 😋
ESan is one of my favorite places to go for food in NWA. They're food is tasty and they have lots of yummy options. This location is always super nice and gets my orders correct almost all the time, unlike many of the fast food places in the area. The ladies on the phone and at the window are always very nice and usually repeat my order back to me. This is a local restaurant worth supporting. 5-star experience. 😎
Great little find. $10 dollar lunch specials. The food was really tasty and I was full when I left. Included a spring roll and soup. I'm not sure in today's inflationary prices, they can serve the quality and amount of food for $10 bucks
The food is always great and their goong-ob won sen is one the best dishes I've ever had
Good Vegan options!
Delicious and the staff is so nice!
Nice, small restaurant with delicious food!
Also amazing food and service! The best Thai food in town!
Thai Esan is really good! They have a great menu and the food is delicious. The service is very good and it’s so friendly !! 😃
Hidden Gem in middle of Fayetteville! Thai - E - San has the best Thai red curry hands down. I have it at least once a week. Everything I have tried is good and I'm picky! It's a local hole in the wall that is worth the visit!!
First time eating here, and my taste buds are jumping for joy! We ate the yellow curry chicken from the lunch menu, and an order of raw spring rolls. The meal started with a little bowl of curry soup. Everything is so full of flavor! The meal came very quickly, and our server was a delightful person. Quiet, cozy atmosphere with nice background music. We will be back!
My wife and I love this place. I will say that, from time to time, I think our spice levels are mixed up, but you're not going to be getting the actual spice levels one would get in Thailand at any level anyways, so it isn't a big deal unless you're highly spice adverse.
The food is excellent, and the portions generous. Pretty straightforward.
First time here and from out of town. Not overly seasoned and just the amount of spice I love. Perfect serving amount, too. Please go here, everyone, and stop eating the processed pig snot that they call fast food
So good. Friendly folks and wonderful food.
My go-to place for a tasty mid-day meal in midtown Fayetteville. Fast, friendly, affordable & TASTY! The noodle dishes are the best in the area. Very casual, cozy atmosphere.
Almost closing time we stopped in for the first time. Welcomed to stay and eat in. Service was excellent, food was amazing, and no pressure to leave. Highly recommended 👌
So I have just eaten here for the very first time and I am so very pleased. I had the Pad Cashew which was incredible! So full of flavor and cooked perfectly. And on top of that the staff was so welcoming, to the point of making me feel like I was at home with friends I have known for years. Amazing experience!!!
I always enjoy eating here. The food is amazing! The staff are always nice. The girl that runs the dining area is super sweet and does her best. I was impressed seeing her take care of patrons though it took a little while but it is very understandable seeing she was the only one in the front area. She did amazing!
The Thai tea is one of the best I've had. Spring rolls are amazing. The Pad Thai..... 😙👌
Food was excellent. The service was prompt and friendly. We've been to Thailand many times and this was very authentic. We'll be back for sure.
Great spot! Food is fantastic!
This was our first visit here, unfortunately it was freezing in there, the heating was obviously off. The food, Pad Thai, was ok but, nothing to write home about, I've had better.
Best delicious Thai foods you will get❣️✨😍😍😍
Absolutely love this place! Have been going here for years. Food and Service is absolutely great. Nui the owner is always so friendly and makes us feel welcome and she always cooks some awesome food!
Best Thai
Fabulous service fabulous Tom kha
I've been to Thailand multiple times.... This is the best thai food I've had in NWA. A nice surprise!
Absolutely love this place! Have been going here for years, and Nui always makes us feel welcome and cooks some awesome food!
Top notch Thai food, large portion sizes, and friendly service. I wouldnt go anywhere else!
I did not like Thai food until I ate here. Absurdly delicious with friendly staff - if you're lucky, Nui will make your dish for you, she's the best! Highly recommend the yellow curry, or Pad See-ew. I live in another country now and am sad I can't eat here anymore.
Thai E-San has been my favorite restaurant for the last 10 years. They serve sizable portions and you get your money’s worth every time. Incredibly flavorful. They are like a small family and they dedicate everyday to give you their very best.
The food here is delicious, and the staff is always so friendly! One of my favorite restaurants in NWA
This is my favorite restaurant in Fayetteville. I come to visit when I’m in town from Chicago. The owner Nui and staff are so friendly and really care about the experience you have there. I’ve tried many Thai restaurants in Fayetteville and the food and overall experience at Thai E San is the best!
I love the food here it is always fresh and delicious and the service is great, very nice people here. I would recommend this place to everyone who likes Thai food
Great food and great service! Absolutely recommend the #30 or #33. Absolute favorites, tried a lot of Thai food places here in NWA none compare in my opinion. If you want great food for a solid price with comfortable atmosphere definitely recommend going here!
I used to order from this restaurant often, and the food does taste good. However, especially in the last few months, every single time I go there, there is something messed up on the order or the service is terrible. Often they give me the complete wrong order, and other times what I ordered is missing ingredients, like vegetables in the curry. Tonight I went and ordered curry. I picked up my food and when I got home realized they did not give me rice. So I had to drive back to the restaurant (not the first time). Once I got back home I opened my curry and see that it is missing several ingredients. I am really disappointed because the food does taste good. However there are many Thai restaurants in town with food just as good and service that doesn't suck. Try Thep Thai, Taste of Thai, or Thai Diner instead.
Great pad see ewe! Their dumplings and spring rolls we're also delicious.
Favorite Thai in town! Spice is strong but not strong enough to keep you from enjoying the meal.
Just had the very best pineapple fried rice with excellent service!!!
Really flavorful!
Food was very good. I had yellow chicken curry for lunch, which was sweet but good. The coconut soup was spicy and tasty as well.
Best Thai food in Fay
Awesome Thai food. Great flavors.
Yellow curry was wonderful. Soup was yummy! And a great Thai Tea. Yum!
They have great service, generous portion sizes, and if you come during lunch your meal comes with soup and an egg roll. The owners are from Thailand. It gets a little noisy if it’s during the busy time. We got chicken pad Thai and chicken fried rice, but we could have gotten one thing and shared it.
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- 200 reviews
- 4.6 Health Rating
- Contact: +1 479-587-8177
- Location: 2334 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703, United States
- Map: 36.0936928, -94.15277859999999
- Thai restaurant
- Asian restaurant
- Southeast Asian restaurant
- Monday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Tuesday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Wednesday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Friday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Sunday: 12–8 PM
- Delivery: Available
- Drive-through: Available
- Takeaway: Available
- Dine-in: Available
- Great tea selection: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Solo dining: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
- Coffee: Available
- Comfort food: Available
- Healthy options: Available
- Quick bite: Available
- Small plates: Available
- Vegan options: Available
- Vegetarian options: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Dessert: Available
- Seating: Available
- Toilet: Available
- Casual: Available
- Cosy: Available
- Trendy: Available
- Groups: Available
- University students: Available
- Accepts reservations: Available
- Credit cards: Available
- Debit cards: Available
- NFC mobile payments: Available
- Credit cards: Available
- Good for kids: Available
- High chairs: Available
- Kids' menu: Available
- Free of charge street parking: Available
- Free parking lot: Available
- Parking: Available