Dali’s Lao Thai Café

1181 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 32771, United States

Dali’s Lao Thai Café
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Welcome to Dali's Lao Thai Cafe in Sanford, your go-to for authentic Lao and Thai takeout. Our dishes feature in-house, family-crafted recipes.

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Diner Review №1

I ate twice from this place, both times takeout. First time I ordered the pad basil stirfry with tofu and vegetables. It was delicious. Good sized portion and well seasoned with fresh vegetables and fried tofu. A second time I simply got an order of vegetable summer rolls. They were very large and filled with a nice assortment of vegetables, basil and rice noodles. The peanut sauce that came with it was delicious. It was quite a deal for $5.84. Service was fast and very kind. I would definitely go back there again.

Diner Review №2

Very good food! Friendly service and a clean environment. The food is very spicy, but the staff warned us and gave us suggestions. A great little place to eat! Will bring some other friends here another time!

Diner Review №3

We love Dali Thai! It’s right down the road from us so perfect for those nights you don’t feel like cooking. Our family loves the Panang and I love the Drunken Noodles. We love supporting local places and especially those who share our faith. Thank you for being bold with the spices and with sharing. Everything we’ve had is hot and delish!

Diner Review №4

We got food and ate it there, but it would be a great take out place too! I got the red curry and my husband got the drunken noodles and we absolutely loved it! They had good vegan options for our friend as well.

Diner Review №5

Loved it here!
My food was super yummy, fresh, and delicious! I got the Khao Poon Pong with chicken. My husband got the Lad Na with chicken, which was also fresh, nice, and hot. We were able to add extra spice to our dishes, which was great, considering we could add spice to our liking (which is a lot).
Both dishes were delicious & perfect!

I absolutely love that they are a Christ centered business. The owners are the sweetest, most respectable people I've ever met.
We came with the previous owners, and we will continue to come back with the new owners. 😊

Diner Review №6

👍 Enjoyed the fresh spring rolls, the fried rice, and the papaya salad. The spice levels are legit. Didn’t hurt yourself. Looking forward to trying other stuff.

Diner Review №7

Not only the best food but the best service and beautiful environment!!! It was definitely a place of peace! Thank you for your kindness to my 5 year old while we waited! We will be back!!

Diner Review №8

Such a wonderful experience all around- including picking up my food. The minute I opened my Massaman Curry with tofu, I knew it was going to be good. It was exactly what my body needed. You could tell that it was made with love. Thank you. I will be back!

Diner Review №9

Five stars, highly recommend~! I'm on my way to Ohio and still thinking about the delicious pad thai I had at this restaurant. There was enough in the container for two meals and every bite was heavenly. I want to try everything on the menu.

Diner Review №10

never had an issue here even though its minor. I ordered a pad thai yesterday and asked for extra peanut sauce they charged me 50 cents extra for which is fine but when i got back to my job I noticed there was no peanut sauce... before they would put it in a little container in the bag but there was nothing. just a little bit of crushed peanuts on top of the pad thai thats it. i kept trying to call the store cause i only get 30 minutes for lunch and nobody answers and just get a voicemail saying to order my food online.

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The food was tasty. The flavors reminded me of homemade food that you would get from your mom's kitchen. The Aw Larm, Lao sausages, and Papaya Salad were exceptional. I would highly recommend the restaurant if you are in the mood for an authentic Lao food.

Diner Review №13

I'm lucky they are so close to my house because their food is amazing. Great customer service as well.

Diner Review №14

Tried this restaurant for the first time and the food was excellent! I ordered the Pad Thai with chicken and loved my meal! They offer various spice levels and both sit down and takeout.

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I loveeeee this place! My favorite spot for thai iced tea in sanford/lake mary area. I had to order 2 because its just that good 😅 The pad thai is very flavorful and fresh and the chicken is tender. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Definitely check this hidden gem out if you are in the area!

Diner Review №17

First time to Dali's. I ordered online the Penang Curry with Steamed Tofu one step above Thai Hot. I was very surprised when I arrived how clean the restaurant was and how friendly the people were to me. Everything was ready when I got there. The food and the spice level did not disappoint. It was delicious (Thai: Aroi Mak Mak). This place made me feel like I was back in Thailand again. I highly recommend trying this experience.

Diner Review №18

I have been searching for the best summer rolls in Orlando and I think I finally found it. I absolutely love Thai and Vietnamese summer rolls (sometimes called spring rolls) with their rice wrappers, shrimp, salad type veggies, and peanut sauce. However, at many restaurants, these rolls are messy to eat, come with dry gritty pork, or taste a few days old. This is NOT the case with Dali's. Their summer rolls are crispy fresh, tightly rolled, easy to eat, and flavorful. While I tend to like my peanut sauce a little less sweet and more peanut buttery, their sauce is still fantastic and crave-able. I also got a Thai tea but I forgot to take a picture of it. It was perfectly mixed and a great companion to my summer roll.

They're counter service style with a very friendly staff and chef. The entire restaurant is clean and well maintained.

I highly recommend and I will become a frequent diner here. I look forward to trying the rest of the menu!

Diner Review №19

Dear Dali Laos I’m trying hard to give you all our Thai business. Ordered via Uber Eats this evening and the Massaman Curry was very watered down and I’ve never had it with large green chunks in it??? Not crazy about the cucumber in the summer rolls either.

Diner Review №20

This place is amazing! I go so often because it's so close to my job, but mainly because it's HANDS DOWN THE BEST THIA FOOD IVE EVER HAD....and I've been to quite a few as it's one of my favorite cuisines!
The service is also extremely personable and good. Tip and Brandon put alot into the place and did i mention the food is good???!!! It's family owned and they make me feel welcome and special everytime I go in.
The prices are moderate, but you get a lot of food and it's always fresh and delicious. I have tried a variety of items on the menu now as it's all so good I just plan to order everything. The quality is what I like the most. You get 5 star food at an affordable price, and it's so packed with flavor!
The only downside is they aren't a restaurant where you can be served, I would come with my family if it were!
Please try this place out you won't be disappointed. I never am and I make a point to go once a month (used to be about twice a week) . The food , service, people, and atmosphere are fantastic!

Diner Review №21

You never know when they're going to be open or closed.

Now you can't even call in your order and the online payment portal won't work. How is this place still in business?

Diner Review №22

Great food, take the spice level seriously! Got the panang chicken mild and pad thai hot. Mild still has a little kick to it, and hot was too much for me but another family member who likes spicy food ate it just fine.

Diner Review №23

Nothing like the quality and customer service of a family owned and operated business/restaurant 🙌

Diner Review №24

First let me say that this use to be my favorite place to get wonton soup… when to original owner made it from scratch , now it taste like store bought brand and for that I’ll be finding a new favorite place for wonton soup not to mention the price for the size you get at $$$
I just saying how much does it cost to make great wonton soup??? That’s my two cents…
Hope that the new owner’s will stay in business with the not so great food as well as the previous owner’s ….. This was my choice to get food here so I’m not blaming it on the new owner’s.

Diner Review №25

The pad thai is some of the best I've ever had. Staff is friendly and food is served quick and hot. Highly recommend.

Diner Review №26

Update*
The khoa poon ghai isn't the same under the new ownership. However, since last review it has gotten much, much better. There was a bit more kick in the delivery of the broth and still using fresh ingredients. Although, the first time back under new management was slightly disappointing. You guys have made great strides to recover and deliver the food that I used to praise regularly to others. Great job! Oh so deliocioso! Hope you guys continue to find success. 3 to 5 star change in update. - Keegan

Diner Review №27

Great takeout spot, little expensive but very good quality food and you're supporting local. Their spice quality I will say does range depending on who's cooking it seems. One day hot will be on fire and another it will be pretty tame. So careful with that.

Diner Review №28

Food was delish and great portions. Service was excellent, very friendly and the restaurant was clean. We will be returning!

Diner Review №29

Delicious pad Thai and fried rice! Didn't even have enough to save for a midnight snack 🙂

Diner Review №30

Best Thai in Sanford. People are awesome as well. Had the drunken noodle with chicken (my usual) and spring rolls. Order with confidence.

Diner Review №31

We placed a big order for our family and this was my first time eating from here as I am traveling here only!

The summer rolls were phenomenal. I got the veggie ones and my partner got the shrimp. I think it would taste better with romaine lettuce instead of iceberg lettuce for a better crunch!

Their spice range is also a little funky as well since “mild” is technically 0 spice on their ordering website. And we ordered a few “medium” dishes” which is the level right after mild and they were very spicy (hot spicy). For reference, I got a hot spicy dish and it was as spicy as those medium ones! I don’t mind because I *love* spicy but the spice averted family members say otherwise (haha).

The yellow curry didn’t really resemble other yellow curries. It was more red and they were very salty. We didn’t end up finishing this dish unfortunately.

Overall, food was extremely fresh. Just a few things that could have used more improvements to make the whole meal more enjoyable.

Thank you all!!

Diner Review №32

The food is absolutely so incredible. I’ve ordered several things from them and they are consistently delicious.I usually get two meals out of one entree because of their portion size. Drunken fried rice is our family favorite!
Their apps and desserts are also so yummy!

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Was craving thai food on the way to the airport. Picked this unassuming location purely off the photos all I needed to satiate my knowledge was the flavors and wow was it worth it. To start off the portions were incredibly huge, packed tightly, served hot, with a generous amount of garnishes, veggies, meats and noodles.

My favorite things to order at any Thai restaurant is Pad Thai and Pad see ew. Home favorites that I am always craving when I'm away. The flavors were beyond umami, deliciously authentic, the sweet savory sour flavor of the pad thai absolutely wow'd me.

I've tried so many restaurants in the city a lot being hit or a really far miss but this quaint location served such unparalleled quality and flavors. With prompt and welcoming service as well! I wish this business success and hope more people get to try Dali's for a truly authentic Thai experience.

Diner Review №35

Such a great experience. The staff were very friendly and the food was amazing. I ordered the Beef and rice and was it phenomenal. Definitely will be coming back for more lunch.

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The food is absolutely so incredible. I’ve ordered several things from them and they are consistently delicious. I have a decent spice tolerance but the medium is very spicy and the mild also has some spice (very manageable). I usually get two meals out of one entree. Their apps and desserts are also so yummy!

Diner Review №39

My food was delicious

Diner Review №40

Great food great service highly recommend.

Diner Review №41

What a wonderful family that owns this fantastic restaurant. Delicious , fresh food with large portions. Thank you so much for a great experience. You all are a blessing.

Diner Review №42

I ordered the drunken noodles with chicken hot spice lvl the food was very flavorful and the spice being just right especially being jamaican (spice lover). I love supporting small businesses/ family owned because corporations lose sight of what's important and look at guests as just a number and not an individual. I previously picked up some food for my boss a week prior that she was treating us to. The owner introduced himself and his family and made me feel welcomed i agreed to comeback if the food was good and I did . I definitely found a new spot if you want good food and great customer service you should stop by. Thank you Brandon & family

Diner Review №43

Very nice, clean and casual Thai food take out place in Lake Mary. Staff was friendly, courteous and polite. Love the food and generous amount.

Diner Review №44

Thank you Dali!!!!! Every dish I’ve had over the past 3 years have been absolutely delicious hard to pick a favorite

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Diner Review №46

The food is always fresh and incredible. Been coming here for awhile and love bringing friends and family to enjoy it with me. Make sure you try the curries and my favorite the drunken fried rice!

Diner Review №47

Chicken pad thai is delicious.

Diner Review №48

I had the red curry medium spicy and it was adequate amount of spicy. It was very good and savory. Would def go back and get more. Service was also 5/5! Loved it !

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Diner Review №50

Beware before ordering from this place. If they mess up your food, don’t expect a refund or exchange—they’ll just shrug it off. I specifically ordered mild, but what I got was insanely spicy, to the point of being inedible. The spice powder was clumped all over the tofu and veggies, a clear sign someone screwed up big time in the kitchen. Yet, they refused to take responsibility for their mistake. Terrible service and zero accountability. Spend your money elsewhere

Diner Review №51

What a great family owned buisness! Food came out fresh and very tasty. Service was excellent I will definitely be coming back.

Diner Review №52

Wow! This is an amazing dining experience. If you love Thai food, would highly recommend.

Diner Review №53

Easy to order quick service. Great taste.

Diner Review №54

The drunken Noodles are my favorite of any Thai I've had in Florida.

Diner Review №55

This place was good before but even better with new ownership!!! Had Chicken fried rice, Pad Kha Tiam and rice dessert. Everything wad amazing!!
Super friendly service too

Diner Review №56

Food was delicious...not too salty.

Diner Review №57

This place keeps disappointing me. No matter how much I say NO SPICE, they keep making the Lad Nah spicy, plus it's waaay too salty. I mean like 5000 milligrams of salt. I have to rinse and reheat it at home. Please, tone down tge spicy and salty.

Diner Review №58

Highly recommend

Diner Review №59

This is our favorite place to eat in all of Sanford. It is always fabulous, the portions are generous. It is so good you can't stop eating it. Our kids love the drunken noodles, we love the Pad King and Lad Na. You really can't go wrong here though, just order what sounds good because it will be!

Diner Review №60

Great family! Great family owneed business. Drunken noodles were soooo good!

Diner Review №61

This is by far our favorite Thai place. If we lived a bit closer we would eat there all the time, but fortunately it is close enough to grab on my way home from work.

Diner Review №62

This is our family’s go to place now. If you want to eat authentic thai food then look no further. Much better than other big names. I always crave for their fried rice and panang curry. One of the best thai food restaurants in sanford/lakemary area.

Diner Review №63

My husband and I always order from Dali's! The food is fantastic and they are very consistent. Thank you to everyone at Dali's!

Diner Review №64

Great food. Take out business model.

Diner Review №65

We have come again and again and the food is just as amazing as the last time. They are the kindest people! We have tried many dishes and they are all delicious. Try new something new, you will not be disappointed! We will definitely be back again and again!

Diner Review №66

Almost $18 for just one single order of pad thai at a take out restaurant is just greed. There are no two ways about it. The food is great, don't get me wrong. I've been here quite a few times, but I won't be going back.

This is not a sit down restaurant, there are tables there, but it's the same setup as your typical cut and paste Chinese restaurant. They are charging sit down, gourmet restaurant prices and asking for a tip before you walk out with your food in a plastic bag

Diner Review №67

This is hands down our favorite carry out spot in Sanford/lake Mary. You can’t go wrong with any of the curries - so many fresh veggies! My kids can’t get enough of the drunken noodles and basil chicken - we are never disappointed. Everyone there is so friendly and we have amazingly never had a mistake in any order- and there have been many!

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Diner Review №69

Dali’s Lao Thai Cafe never disappoints us! Authentic, tasty food keep us coming back for more. Lao sausage with home-made chili paste was so fragrant and yummy. Every noodle dish we ordered was excellent! Not a typical take out place and we very much appreciate the restaurant and the staff!!

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Diner Review №71

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I can’t recommend this place enough! This small, family-owned Thai restaurant is a hidden gem. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warm smiles and attentive service.
The food is great and the portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable. Whether you’re a Thai food lover or trying it for the first time, this spot will leave you wanting to come back again and again. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!

Diner Review №72

Have been in multiple times and the staff are very nice and friendly. The food is the best Thai that I have found in the area.

Diner Review №73

Decided to try this Thai Food on Sat .. I went in for a certain food but they didn’t make or serve it ,so looking at menu a couple who just finished eating there said try MEK KAI TI you won’t regret it. So I decided to take their word and OMG! I went back today to order more! Family owned and they are Awesome! I definitely recommend Dali’s Lao/Thai

Diner Review №74

Best Pad Thai in 30 miles radius. I'm not kidding, I have been to every Thai restaurant in Orlando and around Orlando. Totally worth the drive. You will have to wait because they are busy always, but like I said "totally worth it"

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Diner Review №76

I used to LOVE this place before the ownership change. During covid I ordered my comfort meal Lad Naa wheb I got sick because it used to be a large soup container of gravy like broth and a side dish of noodles and veggies. Now this dish is a burnt tastinh super salty and thick sauce that cant unglued the noodles, its a faction of the size while greatly increased in price! The spring rolls taste like prepackaged frozen rolls. I am so greatly disappointed I will not come here again

Diner Review №77

September 6 I just left your restaurant. I must tell you. The food was excellent. The service was excellent.
the lady I spoke with at the front. Her name is Tipp She has a great personality. And we will definitely be back many, many times over.I will recommend this place to all my friends and family.Thank you.

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Diner Review №81

What this place lacks in atmosphere they make up for in their flavorful food. We had the summer rolls, pad thai, drunken noodles, and house special fried rice. All delicious. My new favorite Thai place in town!

Diner Review №82

still 5 star with the new ownership!

Diner Review №83

Dali's Lao Thai Café is a great spot for Thai food lovers. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with friendly staff that makes you feel welcome. The Pad Thai here is fantastic. First time visiting and certainly not the last. Recommended!!!!

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Diner Review №85

Good authentic Lao/Thai food just like I grew up on!

Diner Review №86

The beef jerky with sticky rice is my go to meal!

Diner Review №87

Very good food! I missed this delicious place!!! Every thing delicious can’t wait to go back!!!

Diner Review №88

I was craving one of my favorite traditional lao papaya salad with sticky and decided to go inside to request my accommodations. The cook did it so perfectly, adding her touch with the added vegetables. I also tried the dessert special they suggested and it was so delicious. As a first customer
it's 10/10 for me. The staff was so friendly as well. I will be definitely returning. I also heard it's new ownership, continue the great work guys!

Diner Review №89

The food here was so fresh and good. Out of probably 10 different Viet and Thai places, I have never had summer rolls as fresh as here. The staff was super friendly!

Diner Review №90

I am spoiled by the previous owner. The Panang Chicken Curry and Summer Rolls different. Never had bamboo shoots in Panang Curry; chicken was not all white meat; coconut milk flavor lacking? Summer Rolls rice wrap did not hold up, fell apart. Or sure I will eat there again.

Diner Review №91

Been ordering from here for years. Unfortunately, after the change in ownership my favorite dish isn't even worth ordering anymore - the pad king beef. It used to be awesome; now it's not good. I've tried it 3 times since the change, to give them a chance, but it's just not good anymore. I used to love it. I wish they could just make it like the old cook did. One problem with it is they use way too much sauce now. They just drown the ingredients in the sauce, and not in a good way. On the bright side, the red curry beef still seems pretty good. It's just sad how bad the pad king is now....not worth ordering. Please make the Pad King the way it used to be!

Diner Review №92

I have been coming here for quite a while and the food was always great, full of flavor, vibrant, etc.

This past week though I came in and ordered the Pad Basil and it was not appetizing at all. Not sure what happened. The dish was mostly colorless where before it had been vibrant. Much less basil this time and more cabbage-looking leaves instead. Overall the flavor was not even half of what it has been in the past, and the heat level was higher than normal.

Honestly not sure if I can come back considering it's not cheap; I'd hate to order again and have this same experience happen.

Diner Review №93

I've been coming here for a few years, it's one of my favorite spots. I read about the ownership change and was justifiably nervous. I am happy and relieved to report the food is still fantastic! I will continue to return!

On a side note, one of my favorite things was always how spicy they would make it (if you want). I used to get the "make me cry" spice level which was no joke. I mentioned that today when I was ordering and they did not disappoint! Wow!

Diner Review №94

Very good food. I will come eat here again. Good cooks and good service.

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Diner Review №96

If you are presently googling lunch spots or Thai food, I’ll pick for you. Go here! My favorite lunch spot, and Thai spot in Orlando. Super friendly staff and atmosphere. This is a no brainer.

Diner Review №97

Service, food and owner Mimi was absolutely worth the drive. Please be sure to try the mango sticky rice, the drunken fried rice and the most refreshing purple lemonade. Family owned and the nicest people you would ever meet. Thank you Mimi for making me and my sister Brenda day amazing. We will be back.

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Diner Review №99

Amazing service. The drunken fried rice wasdelicious and the summer rolls were fresh.

Diner Review №100

First time here from Orlando, super friendly and welcoming staff right when you walk in. Typical wait time for a take-out spot. Everything was delicious!!! Would definitely recommend it! Had the Chicken Laab, Shrimp Pad Thai, and Butterfly Tea Limeade

Diner Review №101

They are so friendly and customer service was amazing. Food was so good especially Lao sausages.

Diner Review №102

The taste of Thai curries is not as good since there has been ownership change. Will probably not go back.

Diner Review №103

This use to be my favorite place. I rarely ordered take out but every week I would get something from here maybe even twice a week. The Thai food always tasted so fresh. Unfortunately they are no longer the same and all the food taste very different from before. The service was nice but wouldn’t be returning for the food.

Diner Review №104

This was oncey favorite Thai place. And recently they've undergone new management. Smh. This is NOT a Thai spot. The food is nowhere near the same. I'm terribly disappointed. I was a regular here. I'm so heartbroken. The food is a feeble attempt at copying the original recipes. Trash.

Diner Review №105

Nice food

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Good food. I went for lunch and ordered the tom khem (pork soup w/ boiled eggs) with sticky rice and chicken satay. The tom khem had good flavor and there was a decent amount of meat, though it was a lil overly fatty. Fat was rendered appropriately and was totally edible, but I still prefer meat to fat. The chicken satay was pretty decent, though could have been a bit juicier. Service was pleasant and speedy. Dining room is small but clean.

Diner Review №108

This is our favorite Thai restaurant in North Orlando. The food tastes great and their prices are reasonable. It's worth noting that they're more of a take out place than a sit down.

Diner Review №109

The masamun curry is me and my husbands favorite. Definitely my favorite Thai place.

Diner Review №110

My fav Thai place in Central Florida. Crave their Panang curry all the time!

Diner Review №111

The food is always delicious 🤤 people are friendly, nice family owned authentic spot.

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Diner Review №114

Family recipes, delicious! Red Curry is fantastic

Diner Review №115

The best Thai food in town. The service is amazing. They have alot of gluten free options as well

Diner Review №116

Fresh and delicious! Highly recommend.

Diner Review №117

Friendly people and good food.

Diner Review №118

The worst customer service. I will NEVER EAT HERE AGAIN!!!

Diner Review №119

One of the best place to eat.

Diner Review №120

Fantastic food, Green Curry Chicken was amazing. great staff.

Diner Review №121

Nice little family place.

Diner Review №122

Best Thai basil fried rice I've ever had

Diner Review №123

This is a great option for delicious Thai food. You can choose your spice level in your dishes, as well, so choose wisely.

Diner Review №124

We were so glad that the restaurant is still here! It has been a couple of years since our last visit. We were NOT disappointed! Our meal was delicious! So much flavor! We can't wait for our next visit.

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Amazing food at a great price.

Diner Review №127

Dali's Lao is the best Thai restaurant in central Florida. High-quality food with amazing taste, served by the hardest-working and friendliest people. This is the place to go if you want a meal that won't disappoint!

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The food is authentic. It’s very hard to find a place like that.

Diner Review №130

Tasty Thai option, very no frills inside. We got take out. Green curry medium was just as hot as I could handle.

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Diner Review №132

Simply FABULOUS!!!

Diner Review №133

Favorite Thai in town. Wish they had more of a dine in set up. But takeout is excellent.

Diner Review №134

Great clean place! Food was fresh, but did lacked a bit of flavor. Folks were really nice and awesome service. Will try asking for extra flavor next time. I didn't really taste any basil but the ingredients were all fresh. I would go again

Diner Review №135

Absolutely amazing. Great food, great place, family run. Give them a shot!

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Diner Review №137

Food has been great every time I've been here. The staff is really friendly and helpful with explaining menu items if you don't know much about Thai food.

Diner Review №138

Did our 2nd takeout order yesterday, and we've been so impressed! Their Thai vegan options are plentiful, including lots of tofu options. I highly recommend all their curry options. I also tried out the purple rice, which I wasn't familiar with, and was VERY impressed!

Diner Review №139

We had late lunch at Dees Thai that was really outstanding. The papaya salad was made fresh & was addicting. The Massaman & Red Curry was made to our desired heat level & was A++ excellent. Staff was attentive & professional. We'd eat here at least once a week & would recommend you try Dee's (Dali's) Thai.

Diner Review №140

Excellent thai food. This will be our go-to place from now on.

Diner Review №141

This was one of the best Thai restaurants I have ever been to. Go now and get everything

Diner Review №142

I tried ordering online but get an error message about my zipcode being wrong… but it was correct. My card was also charged. I tried calling them several times after this happened but no one answered the phone. It would’ve been my 1st time ordering from them.

Diner Review №143

Unbelievably overpriced!!!

Diner Review №144

seriously a delightful thai place!!

Diner Review №145

Absolute best! Drive extra distance from Orlando just to eat here.

Diner Review №146

I’d been to quite a few Thai restaurants searching for the best curry - to my liking and the search ends here at Dalis Lao Thai Cafe’s Mom and Pop family owned and operated. their Red curry with chicken and mixture’s of vegetables is simply extraordinary. Staff here is also wonderful! I’m averaging twice a week take outs from here.

Diner Review №147

One of the BEST Thai restaurants I've ever been to in my life.

Diner Review №148

First Thai experience since moving to Sanford and it was excellent! Food was delicious and customer service was extremely pleasant. Will recommend and will definitely be back!

Diner Review №149

Great food. Fast and friendly. Best for takeout.

Diner Review №150

Authentically good food! Wish there were vegan options for the curry though. But I eat what I can there … the Drunken fried rice with tofu is great!

Diner Review №151

Some of the best Thai food I’ve ever had!! Truly amazing ❤️

Diner Review №152

Diner Review №153

If you are looking for atmosphere, not your place. However, if you are looking for flavor, 💯 your place! The inside seating is minimal and stark, they clearly do a lot of take out. My food was so delicious and you are able to see the kitchen and hear the prepping of food. I loved our food! Highly recommend for a date night in, family night in or lunch at the office!

Diner Review №154

Diner Review №155

Great food consistency is awsome love this place

Diner Review №156

Spot is clean, food is great, and the staff is extremely professional. I’ll go back for sure .

Diner Review №157

Diner Review №158

Ordered beef larb, masaman curry and jaew bong, there were all good

Diner Review №159

Diner Review №160

yum

Diner Review №161

Staff is very nice. We normally get the pad thai. So far it's the best pad thai we've had around here.

Diner Review №162

I’ve been coming to Dali’s for a while now. The food is amazing and the owners give a great family vibe. Highly recommend this restaurant!!

Diner Review №163

Very good Lao food. Similar to Thai food but it is very distinct and packs its own and very unique.

Diner Review №164

Absolutely delicious takeaway Thai. Maybe my new favorite place! They're serious about their heat levels, not cheap with the ingredients, and delicious. Love, love, love them.

So glad I finally got in. Been meaning to do them for a while now but they were always just so busy whenever I've had the chance. Delicious.

Diner Review №165

Diner Review №166

Food's really good, it's just expensive

Diner Review №167

Awesome Meal

Diner Review №168

Great food.
Try Drunken Fried rice that comes with basil.
Red curry is my second favorite

Diner Review №169

Can't have enough of this place! Family owned and authentic Thai food. Kahn, you the man!

Diner Review №170

If you are in or around Sanford and you are craving authentic Lao, this is the place to go. My g/f is Laotian and we both loved this place. We will definitely be going back. Highly recommend!

Diner Review №171

Fantastic.Great Thai in an area that lacks authentic Asian food. Preparation is fantastic and the chili paste is about as homemade as it gets. To the travelers and big-city transplants, this is about as good as you’ll get for Thai/SE Asian.

Diner Review №172

Diner Review №173

ok, so I saw all these great reviews and finally tried the food here. I eat at a LOT of places. I must say, I am not a fan. I don't get the high rating and rave reviews. It is good, but definitely not great. No offense to the owner. But this is very average food.

Diner Review №174

I was in Florida visiting my family and wanted to try this place. From the outside it just looked like a regular takeout joint, but when you walk in, you smell the aromas and and see the magic happening in the kitchen! The place is family owned. I ordered the Lad Na and the flavors this plate had took me to a place of food wonders. It was amazing, the best Lad Na I have ever tasted. My wife and I have been to many Thai restaurants, but nothing like this one. We then ordered the Mango and sticky rice and this was wonderful. The rice was a dark purple and so delicious with big chunks of mango, they sure did not skimp on the portions at all. If you’re looking for a Thai place that cooks like they are cooking for their own family, you need to try this place. Grandma and grandpa and the rest of the family will take you places you’ve never been before with flavors that are out of this world.

Diner Review №175

Best thai outside of Orlando, hands down.

Diner Review №176

Diner Review №177

One of my favorite local restaurants in Orlando, delicious curry's and noddles!

Diner Review №178

Always closed in spite of Google saying it is open.

Diner Review №179

The drunken noodles had no sauce, it was dry and bland. Chicken Satay was also dry, the peanut dipping sauce was in a portion cup that had a teaspoon of sauce. The A/C was on 86°. It felt cooler outside than inside. we are in the middle of summer!
The portions of drunken noodles were plentiful but the chicken satay was quite small with 3 small chicken strips. The speed of service was average. Friendly staff. Place was clean. But hot and smokey inside.

Diner Review №180

Dali’s Lao Thai Cafe does not miss! My fiancé and I have been coming here since just around the time they opened (surprised I forgot to add a review earlier). There is nothing better than supporting a small business that fills our hearts and our stomachs like Dali’s. Flavor profiles are immaculate and portion sizes are generous.

Diner Review №181

AMAZING PAD THAI!!! Huge dinner portion!!

Diner Review №182

Didn’t try the food. Currently , it is a take out only established.Drove 12 miles because of good ratings but no inside service.

Diner Review №183

Always a great meal here, and great people. Love the Thai red curry with beef.

Diner Review №184

Diner Review №185

Food is on point. Not many Laotian restaurants

Diner Review №186

The best Thai & Lao food!
I like Thai foods and I try many Thai restaurants. Finally, I found one of the best Thai foods. My favorites are Chicken Lap, Lao sausage, and papaya salad. The staff and the owner are always nice. Highly recommended!

Diner Review №187

Wow! My husband decided to bring home dinner and chose Dali’s Loa. He had the Phad Thai and I had Red Curry and the both were awesome. The flavors were perfect and you could tell ingredients were very fresh. I am so glad we found a new place to get our Thai fix. Delicious 😋

Diner Review №188

Very tasty. Loved it! We found our Thai place!!

Diner Review №189

Wow!!! I’m blown away by how delicious my meal was!! Tom yum goong soup was exceptional, Green curry was perfect👌 And Nam tok beef waterfall was delicious! The flavors uplifted my mood and I cannot wait to try more of their menu items. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Diner Review №190

Diner Review №191

Chicken Larb and Lao Papaya Salad were very flavorful and packed with herbs. Be sure to also try their excellent homemade chili paste. The purple sticky rice dessert was sweet with smoky overtones. Will be back!

Diner Review №192

Ordered through uber eats. Pad Thai and Yellew Curry were both delicious. Thank You.

Diner Review №193

The food is pretty good but the menu online shows they have a lunch special. I went there with my food to go thinking it be one price and it was dinner price. Nice people and good food. Just fix that.

Diner Review №194

Delicious Thai fusion food- our new go-to, since our last favorite place let us down. The food is savory and delicious here, and the portion on my chicken pad Thai was good. Great Thai tea, too! I only took a star away because it’s a bit expensive, in my opinion, but it won’t stop me from coming back!

Diner Review №195

I have been searching for a good Thai place for over a year and I cannot believe I didn’t find this sooner! The panang curry is superb!

Diner Review №196

Diner Review №197

It was so expensive and food was horrible ...
i was very surprised ...especially after seeing good reviews...chicken satay was dry...wonton soup dumpling was very mushy and no flavor and i paid for extra veggies and didnt get what i paid for. Very disappointed 😕 not going back

Diner Review №198

Great fresh food, served by a friendly family.

Diner Review №199

Diner Review №200

I'm really glad I found this place, food is very authentic to its name. This restaurant is by far the best around. Thank you for the great meal!

Details
  • 13 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.6 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 321-363-3728
  • Website: https://dalislaothaicafe.e-tab.com/
  • Location: 1181 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 32771, United States
  • Map: 28.792446899999998, -81.3404977
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
  • Asian restaurant
  • Laotian restaurant
  • Takeout restaurant
  • Southeast Asian restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 12–3 PM–4–8 PM
  • Tuesday: 12–3 PM–4–8 PM
  • Wednesday: 12–3 PM–4–8 PM
  • Thursday: 12–3 PM–4–8 PM
  • Friday: 12–3 PM–4–8 PM
  • Saturday: 12–3 PM–4–8 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
Service options
  • No-contact delivery: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • On-site services: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: 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
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Small plates: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Counter service: Available
  • Dessert: Available
Amenities
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available
Pets
  • Dogs allowed outside: Available