Pakpao Thai

1628 Oak Lawn Ave #120, Dallas, TX 75207, United States

Pakpao Thai
About Us

Pakpao has an authentic menu influenced by the street food of Bangkok and the diverse regions of Thailand. The mix of distinctive and classic dishes includes green papaya salad, crispy fried chicken curry, grilled black sea bass, and gluten-free and vegan offerings. Pakpao will offer an energetic atmosphere with sizzle from an open kitchen and creative cocktails.

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Diner Review №1

Excellent food. Very flavorful.

Diner Review №2

Trying to make a reservation for a week out. Website directs to Resy for reservations BUT Resy has ALL DATES blocked out for the rest of the year. ???? Maybe they’ve stopped using Resy but didn’t disable the website link? They’re not on Open Table either. Tried calling (after hours and before opening ) but only get a message that the person at the number called has not yet set up a voicemail . Would really like to make a red but it seems way too difficult

Diner Review №3

Absolutely phenomenal experience— the menu offers a wide variety, the food is exceptionally prepared, but what stands out the most about my experience was the attentiveness of the staff - Manny & Harmony in particular went above and beyond to ensure I had a wonderful experience. Highly, highly recommend this establishment.

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Diner Review №5

Bad experience at the restaurant. The server was extremely unprofessional and rude. She was very passive aggressive and did not treat us well.

Diner Review №6

Very satisfied.

Diner Review №7

Food was not authentic at all . One of the worst Thai food I ever had and was over priced . I gave approximately a 15% tip and when I was about to do the expense report and I realize the bill did not match my receipt the server change my tip amount and was charged a higher amount . Now I have to go through so much trouble to explain why my bill does not match my receipt

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Diner Review №9

Good food with the customer service to match.

Diner Review №10

Food is pretty good! Staffs are super nice and welcoming.

Diner Review №11

My husband and I came for Mother’s Day. We had the satay gai and pao pao shrimp to start off with and the satay was delicious, the shrimp was great. We split the drunken noodles and it was so good. We got no spice and our waiter brought out the 3 different spices so we could spice our own. The hottest spice is my favorite.
Our waiter was super friendly and helpful. His name is Spencer. Ask for him, he was great.

Diner Review №12

Amazing food and service! Can’t wait to come back

Diner Review №13

Food sticks to standard expectations of Thai, nice people. Edamame is good, nothing special. Pad Thai portion normal and tastes phenomenal. Biggest complaint… I have never received a $10 “bowl” of soup so small. I ordered pickup, and the height and radius of the bowl is about an inch and a half. Im baffled at the cost per size. I just moved here from LA $$ and used to receive quadruple the amount for $11-16. I could have done with the same substance in the soup, and been given more soup and been satisfied.

Diner Review №14

Awesome food, great service, excellent ambiance

Diner Review №15

Went here for lunch. Delicious food and spice level great especially with the help of the added sauces. Loved it! I had the pad Thai w shrimp...GREAT FOOD AND GREAT ATMOSPHERE.

Diner Review №16

Service and food was really good. We will be back and bring friends.

Diner Review №17

I ordered crispy springs rolls. Loved the flavor. For the entrée I had the drunken noodles with steak. Very good as well. Service was great, but I don't recall my servers name. He was very helpful in helping me order. Go by and ask for Dannee. He's a server I know and recommended I stop by and try them out. You won't regret this place.

Diner Review №18

Without question, the best Thai food I’ve ever had. Service was fantastic, and the vibe was killer, too. Can’t wait to come back!

Diner Review №19

Amazing simply amazing. Food stupendous and brown sugar boba taro tea yummy.

Diner Review №20

The food was incredible! The only thing better was the service. My server Spencer was the absolute best!

Diner Review №21

Had excellent food. Massaman curry was delicious and our server Spencer was incredible and so knowledgeable about every dish. Will be back!

Diner Review №22

I didn't mind the spicy chiken dish i had vegies were cooked well wish there was more sauce with the dish. The Pinaple fried rice was a massive disapointment as there was no pineapple chunks or flavor in the dish and in general the dish was kinda bland presentation was good but the not even close to it. The Short Ribs were cooked well but lacked any good flavor sure there was sauce but it seems there wasn't enough seasoning on the meat. Also i know i server was a new but non of us was asked about how spicy was wanted our food BUT they had whole containers of spice maybe this place dosn't work like that but i do like my spice cooked into my meal rather than mixed in post cooking.....

Diner Review №23

I ordered the Chicken PadThai. It was not worth the $23. It lacked flavor. I also ordered a side of sticky rice which tasted like dishwashing liquid. I will never order from this place again.

Diner Review №24

Loved loved loved the food! We had the garlic beef- it was large enough to share!

The chicken wraps could be a meal all by themselves too!

I’m not a shrimp eater but someone in our party ordered the bang bang shrimp and it was delicious!

Diner Review №25

After a long day waiting at the airport found this place and hopped in to get dinner. Great service, really wonderful atmosphere and so accommodating! Our first eats at Dallas! The food is so good!

Diner Review №26

If you’re looking for a Thai fusion spot you might want give this place a try . They have a great selection for cocktails and all of them are infused with unique flavors which I found really interesting . I had the pumpkin crispy chicken it’s not the traditional way I preferred but I did enjoy it . Their presentation is on point by the way . Amazing service !

Diner Review №27

Lovely people preparing quality food and serving it with a great deal of what feels like nothing but love and respect for tradition. We’ll definitely return to try more dishes (though it will be very hard not to order the Shrimp Summer Rolls & Pad See Ew (Drunken Noodles, in our case w/ shrimp) again. Treslynn’s care and sincerity was very apparent and helped to put us at ease to enjoy these great dishes. Thank you!

Diner Review №28

Fantastic Thai food, quick service, attentive waitstaff. Couldn't ask for more. We'll be back.

Diner Review №29

I always enjoy the food and atmosphere here..Thanks..

Diner Review №30

Excellent Pad Kee Mow. Excellent pineapple fried rice presentation

Diner Review №31

Don’t pass up the Oaklawn exit for this! What an incredible shrimp drunken noodle plate! I sure would like to know how they get the flavor! It is OUTSTANDING!!

Diner Review №32

Went here for the first and last time. Food was incredibly disappointing and underwhelming. Super small portions for takeout. We had the crispy chicken egg rolls for $15 and they were soggy and actually 2 egg rolls cut in half. The coconut chicken soup came in the world’s tiniest container. The orange chicken tastes horrible and came with stale bland rice. The pad thai was not horrible like the rest of the food but all in all a really bad experience and the prices were $5 more each than other thai food I’ve eaten in the area. This place should be ashamed to serve this kind of food.

Diner Review №33

Solid Thai place, the manager and staff are really nice and the food is great. Don't sleep on their cocktails or desert, they really are delicious and different!

Diner Review №34

Sharon is thee BEST !!! She’s consistently pleasant and offers amazing customer service not to mention the food and drinks are just as great !

Diner Review №35

small comfortable place. service was great.

Diner Review №36

Service and food great

Diner Review №37

Sharron was a lovely host; very personable and speedy! The food, oh gosh, delicious! Everytime we come I try something different and it is always amazing!

Diner Review №38

This place has the best Padthai in Dallas. Definitely worth a try. Highly recommend.

Diner Review №39

Best Thai food in dallas. I wanted to try something new and Robin at the bar gave me some great suggestions. I went with the pumpkin curry. It was divine! Great portion size and delicious. She also recommended the blackberry mojito. I was curious and glad I was. It was so fresh and light. I really enjoyed it. I will be back for sure!

Diner Review №40

Lovely food. My Favorite is the kimchi fries. Absolutely wonderful. We also ordered the chulatira drink (pretty good) yellow curry with chicken (with rice and parota) and drunken noodles. Overall love the place - we have come here second time now and each time loved it

Diner Review №41

Hidden gem. I stumbled on it due to my car was making a noise and there it was. Great food.

Diner Review №42

Had the Thai short ribs with fries today and it was very good. The ribs are smaller in size but had lots of meat. Honestly it was plenty. And we had the cashew appetizer which is so good.

Diner Review №43

So good!

Diner Review №44

I live out-of state, but come to Dallas 5+ times a year. Every time I'm in town I come here to eat. Cannot say enough how good the pad thai is here. Five stars all the way.

Diner Review №45

Really good food and really good service

Diner Review №46

The cocktails were interesting and the food was tasty. I would go back.

Diner Review №47

The service from entry to order was friendly and inviting. Though I went in with the intention of placing a to go order I did have a drink while waiting. The coconut crab soup was delicious and next time I go I will be dining in and the soup is a for sure order.
Glad it is close to home so
I can go often.

Diner Review №48

Lunch Hour Visit Review - The food was great, atmosphere was a vibe and SHARON(the greatest server ever) was phenomenal!! I am definitely anticipating my return visit!

Diner Review №49

What a wonderful place! The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We will go again and again.

Diner Review №50

Is the food here good?

Diner Review №51

The BEST Thai food in Dallas! Fresh, flavorful, fragrant dishes expertly prepared! The crispy rolls are filled with silky vegetables encased in a beautiful delicate flaky crispy crust. The drunken noodles are thick rice noodles that taste of the char of the wok with juicy chicken, baby tomatoes and fresh basil. Remarkable! Lively fun atmosphere. Cozy close searing makes it easy to meet and mingle with friendly people. Love the special touches such as the thick oversized cotton napkins and the heavy silverware and glassware. Love the attentive and friendly waiters! When you leave you are thanked by the hostess and the staff and you are totally satisfied with the food and the experience.

Diner Review №52

We stopped in because we were traveling threw . I would recommend this establishment. The staff that we had was ama ing. He saw to it that we had everything we needed. He even saw to it that my 4yr old was taken very good care of which was a plus for me. The food was hot and fresh. Thank you to the server who went the extra mile for us.

Diner Review №53

Our family went here for a birthday lunch for a family member. It was all very tasty and the staff treated us like family. We highly recommend eating here.

Diner Review №54

Always excellent, don’t sleep on this little out of the way gem in the Design District.

Diner Review №55

Awesome quality food with friendly service. Chicken fried rice and Kung Pao was superb.

Diner Review №56

Extremely long wait time and the restaurant wasn’t even busy. Managers were disrespectful when asked about the wait. The food smelled good but I did not get the food because they are super slow! Really disappointed. Do a better job with long wait times and customer care! 👎🏾

Diner Review №57

Great food, excellent service, no bad things to say! Teslynn was our server and she was a delight all evening!! We’re so excited to eat our leftovers and come back soon!

Diner Review №58

Service and food was amazing, great Thai food

Diner Review №59

Great shrimp

Diner Review №60

TRY THE PUMPKIN CURRY. YW.

Diner Review №61

Best pad Thai & drunken noodles in Dallas

Diner Review №62

Love this place, best Thai food in town

Diner Review №63

Go to when I'm in town, parking dicey but never fails to impress!

Diner Review №64

We come here often and the food as well as the ambiance is always great. I recommend the frozen margarita style cocktail and the yellow curry is phenomenal

Diner Review №65

I haven't had anything I haven't liked! The atmosphere is nice and relaxed and the staff is great and very friendly (thanks to Lance - great server!) Try the triple layer pineapple cake... Super moist and damn good!

Diner Review №66

I can never recommend this place enough! Used to come when they were located in their old location off Walnut Hill.
Sharon is incredible & went above & beyond for us.
Good 10/10
Service 10/10

Diner Review №67

I'm mad they have Mexican eatery on this site because they are not Mexican. They are all Thai food and it was probably some of the best Thai food I've ever had. It was fresh and spicy and very tasty. My gin drink was delicious as well. I'm glad I was able up come and enjoy a great meal when landing in Dallas. I will be back.

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Diner Review №70

Vibrant lunch atmosphere with some really great food. Try any of the appetizers, especially for a table-share. They are all amazing. See photos of some. Also shown is the Holy Basil Pork.

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Diner Review №73

Tried this place twice now. Very underwhelming both times. Pad thai does not taste like any other pad thai I've had before, and not in a good way. It wasn't bad per se but I would not get it again. A colleague had similar things to say about the pineapple fried rice (though the presentation on that one is at least impressive). Furthermore, for some reason they just absolutely refuse to add spice to their dishes, even after I explicitly asked the second time we visited. They did at least provide some jars of chili flakes / oil for the table, but it's not quite the same. They're also overpriced for what you get compared to most other Thai places. At this point I don't see myself giving them a 3rd chance.

Diner Review №74

We love Danny as our server! The bartender served us really strong and delicious cocktails! Flowers added a special touch! The pao pai shrimp appetizer was delicious! And we had
KungPao chicken with fried rice for an entree! All delicious!

Diner Review №75

I would trust whoever made my drunken noodle’s yesterday with my first born child. 10/10

Diner Review №76

Went to lunch here today, it was close to the office. The staff was very friendly and gave us quick service. Always kept our glasses pretty full. First time here and it was a pleasant experience. They had a special with the Drunken Noodles so I got that, it was served hot and was very good. Everything was cooked as expected, no issues at lunch with anything, would definitely eat here again.

Diner Review №77

Our family loves eating here!! The food is amazing. The specials are so fun ($10 noodle days, half price wine days!). Perfect patio for puppies. Delicious booba.
And Dannee, our server (and bartender) is the absolute BEST. He made dining here so fun and took amazing care of us.
An excellent experience all around!

Diner Review №78

This place is freaking amazing. Service, decor, food all amazing! We had the beef jerky flight and the spicy BBQ flavor was the best. Super savory, just the right amount of spice. Also had pad kee mao with chicken and pad thai with beef. Both out of this world! The meat in both entrees was so tender and flavorful. This place is a step above most Thai food I've had in the area. Hands down best Thai in Dallas. Our waiter was on top of it, knew the menu, friendly, made recommendations, and was just all around awesome. We got some warm mango sticky rice to go. Can't wait to come back. Price is very reasonable for the high quality food and service.

Diner Review №79

I had combination pineapple fried rice $28 delivered to my hotel.
It tasted awful. pineapples tasted like vegi, burnt taste with no flavor. Cheap ingredients(except shrimp) cooked with zero care.
Very disappointed.

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Diner Review №82

Was so disappointed with the food after reading all the great reviews here!
Our drunken noodles were super charred. And we asked if they could do tofu but with egg and were told no they could only do vegan, so that’s ok, we ordered that. But then when we got the food it was burnt and we were told that it was because we ordered the vegan version. What????

Also we wanted to get green curry with tofu but the menu had it with salmon for $25. And we were told you can sub the salmon for tofu but you’ll still have to pay the price for the salmon version. Literally the first time I’ve ever been to a Thai place where they do that! Why can’t there just be a green curry or whatever option where you can choose what you want without paying an extra $10 for something you don’t even get?

Plus all the food dishes were bland and tasteless. Again we were told because we ordered the vegan option. Which is such a cop out. If you’re offering vegan options it behooves you to make them actually taste good! Or at least salt the dishes properly. Severe disappointment. On top of all that the portion sizes were so tiny compared to the price!

On the plus side the shishito pepper app and the hot tea and coffee were good. The basil sangria did not taste of basil much at all so I’d recommend skipping that and getting something else.

Diner Review №83

That bartender, Dannie is amazing, he recommended the best food ever.

Diner Review №84

Great food. Good portion sizes.

Diner Review №85

Great experience! Amazing food and outstanding service! Shawn was the best, will be back because of his efforts and recommendations. Dale trained the staff very well !!

Diner Review №86

A friend wanted to pick up dinner from here and after finding three different versions of their menu online I decided to call in the order. I was told that I had to pay over the phone before I even began my order. I agreed even though my friend was almost there to pick it up and wanted to pay for the meals. The man taking the order seemed annoyed to have to do so. When my friend arrived moments later he asked if he could have the bill charged to his card instead. The man who took the order said he had already closed out my card. My friend insisted and the man reluctantly complied.

I ordered the orange chicken and substituted tofu. The orange sauce was served on the side and it was inedible. And I’ve yet to meet an orange sauce I did not like. My friends pad Thai was good but nothing too special. Would not order from here again.

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Diner Review №88

Shawn, the sever, was probably the best part of the experience besides the food, which was excellent!!

Diner Review №89

Wonderful meal.
I was unsure about selections but Shawn served and helped guide me to a most wonderful meal.
I will return when I'm back in Dallas.

Diner Review №90

As always food is always delicious. Our server Shawn took great care of us!

Diner Review №91

Awesome

Diner Review №92

Don’t know how I overlooked this place for so many years. Went in for the Thursday Drunken Noodles special with tofu. Worth every bite and the flavors were delightful to my taste buds. Happy hour drinks 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. Stop by after work.

Diner Review №93

For 3 years we have wanted to return to Dallas & eat here. Love the food.

Diner Review №94

it was delicious!!

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Diner Review №96

We loved this place! Ask for your waiter to be Shawn. He’s the best:).

Diner Review №97

AMAZING EXPERIENCE. NOT JUST A RESTAURANT. SEAN, OUR SERVER WAS EXCELLENT. THE COCONUT SHIP OFF THE CHAIN. MAKE IT A DESTINATION WHEN VISIT DALLAS ✨️

Diner Review №98

Best Pad Thai and Pad Se Ew I've had in Dallas! Great service and atmosphere. Definitely worth a check out if you're in the area.

Diner Review №99

Me andd my friends really enjoyed our time here. The food was good and the staff was wonderful.

Diner Review №100

AMAZING SERVICE from Shawn and the food was incredible! Great atmosphere and the air conditioning was ICE COLD. A must on this 104* day.

Diner Review №101

SHARON WAS GREAT

Diner Review №102

I had the yellow curry chicken. It was delicious!!! My husband the pad thai. That too was amazing. Our server Saun was so great. Very attentive, and if we asked a question he didn’t know, he would take the time to make sure he had the right answers. The drink “Apple
doesn’t fall far from the tree”, was so delicious. The place is very nice and clean. Ample parking. Will definitely be back.

Diner Review №103

This is the best pad kee Mao I have ever had. I wish this place was in Fort Worth. Ask for Sharon. She rocks!

Diner Review №104

Shawn our waiter gave exceptional service. He was very attentive to us, helped us pick our food out, and was checking on us the whole night to make sure that we were OK.
He has us coming back tomorrow for Sunday Brunch!!
Food was amazing. Best way to explain is Thai Food with a twist.
Definitely recommend if you enjoy Asian food!

Diner Review №105

Sean was our server this evening and he was fabulous! The food was absolutely delicious, too. We will definitely be back!

Diner Review №106

The pumpkin curry was phenomenal. Will be back for sure!

Diner Review №107

Great food, great service, and great drinks. Server was very friendly

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Diner Review №109

Great food and service!! Our waiter Shawn was attentive and accommodating. Awesome experience!! Will come again

Diner Review №110

First of all place had a nice vibe and ambiance. Our server was named Shawn and he was extremely polite. Gave some excellent recommendations. The food portions was huge also. Looking forward to eating our leftovers since the food was so delicious. Definitely recommend this spot. Thank you Dale and Shawn for the experience!

Diner Review №111

The food is very good. The Krispy chicken spring rolls are delicious

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Diner Review №113

As a Dallas Local, this is one of my favorite go to places.

Here’s my go to meal:
Appetizer: Crispy Fried Chicken (the sauce is amazing)
Entree: Fried Rice, or Orange Chicken (my lady loves the pad Thai)

Diner Review №114

Shawn was amazing! The peppers were amazing! 10/10, wish I could leave more stars!

Diner Review №115

Sharon was absolutely terrific and the food/drinks were delicious!

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Diner Review №117

Excellent vegan options! Great food, service, and atmosphere.

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Diner Review №119

Food was great, Sharon was better! Definitely recommend!

Diner Review №120

Sharon was our waitress and she was incredible! Had the best recommendations and was very attentive! Loved the food and vibes!

Diner Review №121

I’ve come here for about month now & the servers have been ABSOLUTE AMZING! Sharon - spectacular! Chris - top tier experience!

Diner Review №122

Sharon was amazing! The pad Thai is my favorite dish, it’s even better getting it for $10 on Mondays!

Diner Review №123

Food was very good- really liked the Pad Thai and the Mango Sticky Rice! And Sharon was the nicest server!

Diner Review №124

The food was super tasty and the service was great! Our server Sharon was kind and helpful. Plus, if you come on Monday’s, the pad Thai is $10.

Diner Review №125

Fantastic service! Food and drinks were great. Sharon took great care of us. 10/10

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Diner Review №127

Great food

Diner Review №128

The food is ALWAYS on point!!!

Diner Review №129

Sharon was awesome thanks!

Diner Review №130

Pakpao Thai was absolutely delicious!!! Delicious with three exclamation marks kinda delicious. I went with with the Chicken Pad Thai and it was phenomenal. They also offer a spice tray complete with three canisters of varying spicy levels of different types of chili toppings.

The staff were all extremely friendly and polite. The location was very clean, inviting, and fun.

It's been a hot minute since I've had some quality Thai food, so glad I stopped in at Pakpao Thai.

Highly recommend. Bonus points, they offer a military discount.

Diner Review №131

A friend & I went for lunch to try something new and we weren't disappointed! My friend tried the Thai chicken coconut soup, which had plenty of chicken and veggies.. I had the Thai grapefruit salad, which was refreshing. We also tried two other appetizers... Tofu & Crab Rangoon and Chicken Spring Rolls. BOTH were sooo good! Entree was the Restaurant Week special Thai Steak Tacos & The Chicken Buddah Bowl. We loved both dishes as well. For desert, we tried the Strawberry Banana shaved Ice that has ice cream on the bottom/shaved ice & flavoring. I wasn't sure at first, BUT it was so good! The atmosphere & decor were very inviting..bright & open. There's a nice covered patio as well.

Diner Review №132

Amazing flavors and food overall. Service was great and attentive. Our group went to an early dinner so the sun was shining bright, but I bet the ambiance at night looks amazing after the sun is setting. Definitely going back when I'm back in Dallas.

Diner Review №133

Nice place, great service

Diner Review №134

Very bad thai food. The ambience was ok but there were mosquitoes and flies running around the tables and food. The service was bad, we had to ask them to get us serving spoons and plates. The drinks we ordered were good. Total waste of money, wouldn't recommend this place.

Diner Review №135

Excellent pumpkin chicken curry. Pot stickers.
They really take it up a notch.

Diner Review №136

Delicious Food!!

Diner Review №137

We went here for my wife's birthday -- I ordered the Pad Thai and she had a chicken curry.

I unfortunately can't say the same thing for my Pad Thai. It was absolutely the worst Pad Thai I have ever eaten. It tasted like a dirty pan and was so greasy that my lips were literally coated every time I took a bite. I decided not to complain given it was my wife's bday but in any other circumstance I would have asked for it to be remade because it was like eating an old grill -- completely absent of any peanut flavor or tamarind.

I am only giving this place 2 stars because the service was great and my wife said her curry was pretty good.

Diner Review №138

I got this from UberEats. Ordered the mango sticky rice, and it only came with the rice, which was rock hard. UberEats guy may have taken the mangos and coconut milk, but still the dessert wouldn't have been that good anyways after trying the rice. Also, excesssive fees were added to the order even though I recueved no service from them. The summer rolls noodles were undercooked, but the drunken chicken noodles were good except for the chicken being a bit dry and tough.

Diner Review №139

I have come here a few times since I moved to Dallas last year; it used to be very delicious and flavorful. This last time I visited, it seems as if it is a completely different place. The food was bland bland. The Pad Thai and Pad Ki Mao seemed to have far less noodles, the peanut sauce was runny, and the flavor was absent. Unfortch.

Diner Review №140

If you are looking for authentic Thai food go somewhere else. The chicken curry I had was a broiled or boiled chicken breast cubed up and tossed in. I had to stir it up and wait 5 minutes before it was edible past dry flavorless cubes of chicken breast. I get better Thai food at every take out place I know of for half the price. This place is clearly owned by a large corporate restaurant group, and I mean that in the worst way.

Diner Review №141

Go-to place on Thursdays. The special is $10 drunken noodles

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Beef jerky flight was 🤌

Diner Review №144

I got the tofu pad Thai and was pleasantly surprised how good it was.

Diner Review №145

Food was great on a Friday evening. Duck was delicious and the pumpkin curry chicken was excellent. Only complaint was the Thom Ka soup. It was very bland. If they add some of the great chili oil they have to spice it up, that would fix it.

Diner Review №146

Such a nice place to go and eat. Excellent customer service.

Diner Review №147

The food was amazing! Environment and music was great, and our waitress Sharon was outstanding!

Diner Review №148

My husband and I ordered 3 different entrees just to try a variety of things: yellow curry with chicken, drunken noodle with chicken, and sesame beef. All delicious! Our waitress, Sharon F, was extremely helpful and kind. We left full and happy.

Diner Review №149

Amy made the experience even better than I imagined on such a beautiful day. She elaborated on her true opinions on the drinks which helped us immensely on our decision making process on our first time date visit. The food was spectacular and we will recommend this place for anyone who is in taste for not only sensational cuisine but an amazing atmosphere.

Diner Review №150

Quick and delicious Pad Thai and Dragon fruit punch!

Diner Review №151

Food was superb and we were provided excellent service from our server Alex! Everyone was friendly and food was delicious and flavored well.

Diner Review №152

Noodle dishes are great and so are the mixed drinks.

Skip the crab rangoon -flavor is not good.

Diner Review №153

I was visiting for the weekend and my friend, who lives across the street, suggested this restaurant before my flight. We sat right away, and I already knew what I wanted. I started with Thai tea. Since it wasn't that sweet to me, the server bought me some simple syrup to add, and that made it better. I also ordered the crab rice. At first glance, it appeared like alot of crab was not present. However, after eating it, there was plenty of fresh crab in the dish. Not pictured is some edamame I ordered to go. For $10, it was such a large portion and seasoned with sea salt. I would definitely visit again when in the area.

Diner Review №154

Was looking for a place in Design District as we were in Dallas for a play. We’ve been trying Thai place after Thai place since pandemic (our fav didn’t survive 2020) hoping to find a new ‘where we’ll always go’ for Thai. Pakpao DID NOT DISAPPOINT!

First, we had a resv for 4 but had a 5th join super last minute. Accommodated is without blinking. Great patio seating and even fired up a patio heater at request for my extremely cold natured bride.

Now, about the food and drink… hands down the absolute best crab ran-goons I have ever had. The cocktails are unique and delicious. Had what I would call a Thai version of an ol’ fashioned with Buffalo Trace. It was a surprising combination of flavors and will be ordered again for certain. We tried the yellow curry, the pad se ew, egg rolls, & the tom kha soup. They were all fantastic. We will be making the drive from Frisco regularly to work through the rest of the menu.

You have to try this out!

Diner Review №155

Great food, super kind staff and a nice cozy place to sit down. 1 star less for high prices. A Meal witch shrimps or a a chicken mandarin meal cost 20$-25$ with some rice.

Diner Review №156

I placed a pick up order from here tonight & when I got there I noticed that I had been charged a delivery fee as well. I pointed out the fee to the guy at the bar (“Nick”) & he told me that he can’t change it & that “the system just does that”.
I know that’s not true because I’ve placed pick up orders from here on several occasions and never before have I ever been charged a delivery fee to pick up my food myself. A lot of the food here is good but it’s not worth being scammed and then being treated like you’re stupid when you inquire about it. Would not recommend.

Diner Review №157

Rolled into this joint w two buddies and high expectations. Visiting from Chicago, we've had the opportunity to eat at some of the best Thai restaurants in the Windy City, as well as spots in California, Orlando, Miami, and Vegas. I can say Pakpao is cooking with magic. Their Crispy Tamarind Duck was otherworldly. After devouring the first order, we polished off 6 additional Duck entrees- no joke. We still text photos of the dish to each other 7 years later. We ordered other food- all solid; the Pad Se Ew was succulent (ask for it with crispy noodles), Drunken Noodles brought the heat, and the Fried Rice was delicious. But the Duck was by far the Rock Star of the evening and one of those dishes I would order twice a week if I lived anywhere near Big D. Thank you Pakpao for making a beautiful and indelible impression on 3 hungry, seasoned travelers!!! Chef Jet has the GIFT!

Diner Review №158

Really good place. Went there for lunch. Portions are good sized. Ambiance is good. I loved the out door seating. Staff is nice and friendly. I got to try boba tea for the first time and it was really good.

Diner Review №159

Diner Review №160

First visit was last Thursday for drunken noodles special, the food was excellent, I recommend getting dessert and coffee,( white chocolate french press) the staff was very attentive, the atmosphere was very inviting, perfect mix of casual and cool. Revisited today for the Pad Thai special and everything was excellent again. Highly recommend this restaurant. Will be returning with a group of friends in a few weeks and am very excited to show this place off.

Diner Review №161

The pineapple rice with veggies and shrimp was the best!!

Diner Review №162

Diner Review №163

My girlfriend and I loved this place. Food was excellent, and the yellow curry felt like I was at someone’s home and they cooked it for us, that’s how good it was. Some of the best Thai food we’ve had, will definitely be back here.

Diner Review №164

Two words "Jerky flight". This appetizer is delicious and a must have. I always order the same thing-Gai Yang- for dinner because it's just that good. They've traded out my old favorite-the swirl prickly pear margarita for a chularita-but still a fan. Nice date spot!!

Diner Review №165

We had a wonderful dinner there last night. The food was amazing! We had the dumplings, satay, orange chicken and drunken noodles. All were super fresh and delicious. Our waitress Sharon was very friendly and helpful. We will be back soon for sure!! Highly recommend this place. Good wine selection as well.

Diner Review №166

Diner Review №167

delicious food, apps and entrees all amazing. the service was incredibly slow, given it was valentines night so not knocking a star off this time. also the thai tea was yummy, but the boba was so gross and weird - do not order the boba ever!!

Diner Review №168

Diner Review №169

Great service & delicious food!!

Diner Review №170

Fabulous food, great ambience, pleasant servers.

Diner Review №171

Great fresh food. Not spicy. Try the fried shrimp which are mild, with a spicy dipping sauce on the side if you wish to spice things up. The crunchy rolls were packed with veggies and perfectly seasoned and fried. Curries are flavorful and balanced, mainly coconut milk based. Waiter was attentive and professional. The place bustles with activity and is fun.

Diner Review №172

Really fun menu. We had the chicken curry (I believe it was a yellow curry, but don't quote me), Pad Thai, drunken noodles. All well prepared and tasty.

Diner Review №173

Out of this world food! Pineapple fried rice and drunken noodles are to die for. We also split the dumplings and pot stickers which were fabulous! I want to mention Jason our star service server. He is top notch and will take personal care of you. Thank you Jason.

Diner Review №174

I ordered the pineapple fried rice with shrimp and the chicken egg rolls. The pineapple fried rice was SUPER salty and the egg rolls were soggy and tasted gross! Needless to say, they both ended up in the trash and I wasted my money as expensive as this was!

Diner Review №175

Delicious Food …..Gus eat here and I promise you don’t regret it’s amazing

Diner Review №176

First Night to Step In This Stop .. Had A great Experience… Our Server Jason Was Amazing great suggestions and very friendly and entertaining! The food was great and service was excellent we’ll definitely be back !

Diner Review №177

Diner Review №178

I was there the other night and the food was amazing. The manager seemed nervous but the Jason guy was the best server I had the manager messed up our drinks but our waiter made up for the experience. Amazing food tho!!

Diner Review №179

This place is awesome. The food is good,
the place is beautiful, and the customer service is great. Our server Jason was really nice and helped me pick the best dish. The beef short ribs

Diner Review №180

First time coming here! Our food was great, but the service was even better! Jason was the bomb made the experience that much better!!!!

Diner Review №181

Diner Review №182

Had the Baked Duck and Pumpkin Curry both dished were do die for. Definitely will be going there again.

Diner Review №183

Food was ok. But great atmosphere

Diner Review №184

Diner Review №185

Best flavor and excellent size of portions

Diner Review №186

If you’re looking for great Thai food in Dallas, this is the place to go. Very cute setting and great for a birthday party or special dinner. Oh and the desserts were so good. Me and my friends ordered several and shared. All the staff was fabulous and Dale who is the manager was amazing and accommodated the entire group. They also run several lunch specials that you might want to be aware of so follow them online.

Diner Review №187

Great food, excellent service. Note that the front is not on the street.

Diner Review №188

Thai food with some American twist, especially with the Tom Yum Gong soup. However the Pad Thai Shrimp tastes great and so was the Salmon Green curry… even got To-go for tomorrow’s lunch with the leftover of the salmon… Adding tip for 2 ppl the total bill was $80… Good food and nice quarter where the restaurant located. However it was a bit confusing for my BGF to find since the entrance is at the same side as the Delicca Pizza…Overall speaking it’s a pretty good Thai restaurant….

Diner Review №189

Pineapple fried rice is awesome

Diner Review №190

Great food and atmosphere

Diner Review №191

味はまぁまぁかな。ムヤンクンは辛さはどうしますか?と聞かれたので、ノースパイシーと言ってしまったことを後悔。味噌汁の味噌抜きといった感じのトムヤンクンが出てきてしまいました。

Diner Review №192

Yum! Everything was perfectly cooked and the flavor’s complimented each other in the most beautiful way. The first thing we got was the Beef Jerky Flight and Summer Rolls. Both were decedent. The beef jerky was fresh and the texture was just perfect. The summer rolls with the peanut sauce made a medley of refreshing and savory taste. We shared the Duck Noodle Soup which was absolutely delicious. The soup had the most tantalizing smell with the Anise and other goodies in it. The duck was cooked to perfection and wasn’t mushy or dry. Then, we got the Thai Donuts. These were next level. With the fresh fruit carefully picked and the warm sweetened condensed milk with the freshly made Donuts were addictive. We ate the whole thing very quickly. All in all, I definitely recommend coming out here. They even have $10 pad Thai on Mondays! The manager or owner (whoever greeted us) was super kind and ensured we had a pleasurable experience.

Diner Review №193

Diner Review №194

Eating in is always good. Take out or delivery seems to always have issues.....

Diner Review №195

Food was flavorful & service was nice. However, the drinks were over priced & over ICED! I paid over $12 for a cocktail that was 80% ice.

Diner Review №196

Its decent. Good value.

Diner Review №197

Overpriced food and awful service. Try the other great Thai/Asian options Dallas has to offer, put this one at very bottom of your list.

Diner Review №198

Solid food, the curries especially are very tasty. The “vibe” on a great weather weekend day was surprisingly slow and dry, but the food made it worth it.

Diner Review №199

Diner Review №200

good thai food and no concerns will return

Details
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  • 200 reviews
  • 4.2 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 214-749-7002
  • Website: http://pakpaothai.com/
  • Location: 1628 Oak Lawn Ave #120, Dallas, TX 75207, United States
  • Map: 32.797080699999995, -96.8189845
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
  • Chinese restaurant
  • Pan-Asian restaurant
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Available
  • Kerbside pickup: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: 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
  • Happy-hour drinks: Available
  • Happy-hour food: Available
  • Organic dishes: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Gender-neutral toilets: Available
  • Toilet: Available
  • Wi-Fi: Available
  • Wi-Fi: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
  • Transgender safe space: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
  • Kids' menu: Available
Parking
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available
Pets
  • Dogs allowed: Available
  • Dogs allowed outside: Available