Malai Kitchen

5289 Monahans Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109, United States

Malai Kitchen

About the Company

rating: 4.5

Malai Kitchen showcases a different side of Southeast Asian cuisine. Led by husband-and-wife team Braden and Yasmin Wages, the concept was inspired by their extensive travels through Thailand and Vietnam. Our team is committed to sourcing quality ingredients and preparing as much as possible from scratch.

Categories

  • Southeast Asian restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Thai restaurant

Contact Information

Phone: +1 682-707-3959

Website: http://www.malaikitchen.com/

Address: 5289 Monahans Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109, United States

Working hours
  • Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–10 PM

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Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 4

Date: a day ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

The food is great, loved the Red Thai curry. Adjust your level of spice as hot is not that spicy. Food

Date: 3 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 4

I wish I could do 4.5 stars. The food is pretty good. The service and atmosphere are great. Three small changes would get it 5 stars: 1) no pineapple in the yellow curry (thats less common and...meh). 2) The chutney served with the sticky rice does not have much taste. 3) The spring rolls were excellent but let down by the sauce which had very little peanut taste.

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Super-friendly and efficient staff. Food was fantastic - fresh ingredients and great flavors.

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Malai Kitchen never, ever disappoints! Appetizers, Entrée, drinks, and service are always excellent! Above expectations.

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

My wife and I had some freedom from the kids during the middle of the day to celebrate our 13 year anniversary. We chose to eat a late lunch at Malai and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious and the service was amazing.

Date: a week ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

I came in on a whim while my car was being detailed. I was welcomed in by multiple hosts and sat at the bar for a quick bite. I ordered the Chicken Pad Thai. It was perfectly spiced at a medium level. My first bite had a slight fishy taste as if the kitchen didnt fully clean the pan between dishes, however I did not experience that on any other bites. I was shocked how good the meal was actually. The bartender was super friendly and very helpful with the menu, and offered me a few mocktail options while I cant drink at the moment.

Date: a week ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 3

This location was busy and service was hit & miss..the location in Southlake is a lot nicer...especially in terms of service.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Really loved this place. Convenient location makes it easy to get Southeast Asian fare.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

A nice place, good atmosphere and service, the food is good, there is a wide variety of dishes

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Ive been here twice now and have been blown away both times. Yesterday, my server Mukisa was attentive, friendly and fun while the food and beer was next-level amazing. Do yourself a solid and check this place out.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Nick was fantastic. Great service, delicious unique food, great environment. 10/10.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 3

If youre in the mood for a culinary adventure, Malai Kitchen at Clearfork is a delightful option that brings a unique twist to your dining experience with its Thai and Vietnamese fusion cuisine. This place is all about flavor, and it s sure to tickle your taste buds! The ambiance is vibrant and inviting, perfect for a fun night out with friends or a casual date. As for the food, it s a mixed bag of hits and misses. The pad thai is a crowd-pleaser, bursting with flavor and just the right amount of spice. However, the spring rolls were a bit underwhelming more like a gentle suggestion of flavor rather than an explosion of deliciousness. Then there s the dessert oh, the dessert! The coconut sticky rice with mango is a sweet finale that makes up for any previous missteps. It s light, refreshing, and just the right amount of indulgent. Overall, Malai Kitchen is a fun spot that s worth checking out, especially if you re up for trying something different. Just be ready for a flavor rollercoaster and don t hesitate to mix and match the menu items. You might just discover your new favorite dish amidst the culinary adventure.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №16

Rating: 3

We visited this restaurant on a busy Saturday night and experienced quite a wait about an hour to get seated. A notable downside is that once you put your name down, you are not allowed to leave the vicinity of the restaurant, as they can t text or call you when it s your turn unless you re in a group of more than two. As for the food, we ordered the yellow curry and green curry, which were unfortunately quite average. I wouldn t recommend the curry dishes here; it seems they haven t quite mastered those recipes yet. On a positive note, the atmosphere was pleasant, making for a decent overall experience. However, given the wait and the mediocre curry, I d suggest exploring other options on the menu.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

The BEST Thai around!

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

I ordered online and I ate at the bar because I was on lunch break. The manager came over and brought us water. She was so nice! I was having a bad day and she was so kind.

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Awesome food and drinks for sure!

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

The best of the best, drinks are always good. Foods is great also, good music, great waiters and the manager are pretty cool.!!!!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 3

Food is great but if you want to work here just know the managers show favoritism and go out their way to make sure that your tasks are done with the least amount of help possible which spells Disaster if you ask me .

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 3

Great service and great atmosphere. Had the special the lamb chops. Lamb is a delicate meat. The dish would have been perfect but it had their homemade siracha sauce on the plate right beside each piece of meat. So you couldn t even cut the meat without it getting in the siracha sauce. Which overpowered the entire dish. Pretty disappointed. Every other dish I ve ever had has been top notch.

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 3

They don t offer military discount kinda weird I thought

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

I loved my visit to Malai. I had the pork belly the coconut mango desert and it was amazing!!

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 2

Great waitress, poor management. I assume this establishment has been here long enough that it s ridiculous they still don t know how to navigate a busy weekend. 1. 1-hr wait table was given away to a late reservation that made a fuss despite our full party being there and theirs partly missing. The altercation had them walking us back n forth between the table and the front door a few times. When they came to a decision, all they could say was You heard that right? (Referring to the conversation of the complaining party annd manager). We kindly but defeatedly gave way. Although seated shortly after, it was the fact that they would ignore their principle of only seating complete parties. 2. Manager Carissa completely ignored our complaints for the unfair situation, avoiding to speak with our table after we asked for the manager and after almost being completely finished with our meal, playing hide n seek, and asking for the 3rd time in the 2hrs were we approached close-mindedly. TLDR her response made us feel like well you shouldn t think it was unfair sorry but not sorry. 3. Multiple mix up with meals. When corrected, we received 2 replacements that were later charged on the bill. In an effort to fix the mistake, 2nd manager (1st manager long gone and unavailable at this point) says they can remove the extra charge but they d have to take the meal back ..my friend has to take out the boxed meal from her bag and hand it over to this man! Completely absurd because 1. this was the rightfully ordered dish that they had messed up & 2. WHAT kind of policy do they have that they would take back ANY meal and mind you it was already packed in a to-go container. It was a first time experience for the entire table and hilariously crazy. Second manager finally caves into listening us out after a terrible dining experience with poor service. He was quick to amend the entire experience for us, but it is ridiculous how many hoops and people we had to jump through for us to speak to someone. Meanwhile, the manager was quick to run to the LATE party complaining to be seated asap and another time as they were eating. - Clarification: It was not an additional meal , y all messed up the order

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 1

I have never ever had this bad of a dining experience in my life. Long story short, my friends and I had came on a Saturday night and were added to the waitlist. The host said it was going to be at least an hour so we headed across the street to get drinks while we waited. About 40 minutes later, we get a call from malai and they say we have 5 minutes to get to the restaurant for our table. We hurry up and head over, just for them to ask us to leave again because they had a mix up and needed to give our table to a different party. After 10 minutes, we were called back and seated and we asked to speak to a manager because we felt it was unfair for them to have us running around for no reason and we thought it was appropriate to be compensated. Carissa, one of the managers, comes over and we can already tell where her mindset was at. She came into the conversation already saying no and there s nothing we can really do, we at least got you seated, the other party made a reservation earlier in advance . If she actually came to listen, she would have known that was definitely NOT the point we were talking about. We understand mistakes can happen, and yes the other party DID make a reservation and we GREATLY appreciate being seated, but if she had just taken the time to understand, we were more upset they had us rushing to come back and then asked to leave. On top of all of this, my order and my friend s order were wrong. We had the option of white, brown, or fried rice with our meals and both chose fried rice. Our meals come out and they were both made with white rice. We wave down the waitress to let her know that we were fine with the white rice, but to make sure we were not charged for the fried rice. She apologized and says they will serve us both fried rice on the side on the house. Our bills later come out and I am charged for two fried rices . ON TOP OF THIS, a different manager comes to my friend and tells her that if we want to have the rice taken off our bill, we need to return the rice. How embarrassing for her to have to reach in her bag of foods to find it and hand it to them for them to later come by and give her the rice back. It wasn t until the manager saw us writing a one star review they decided to listen to us and compensate us with gift cards. Pure damage control. My friends who live in Fort Worth were so excited to show us this restaurant and it was such a disappointment. I will never come back again.

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Outstanding service at lunch Natalie. The jungle curry had great flavor but was too too too salty.

Date: a month ago

Review №30

Rating: 4

I love the meekong noodles here but its only on Fridays before 3! For other meekong noodle lovers who dont make it before 3 oclock to order them, Thailicious has the same thing and its called Pad Woo Sen and they serve it all day!

Date: a month ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 2

All 3 dishes ordered by my group had curious flavors. It was as if some spices were omitted or changed. The food was still okay tasting, but I would never consider eating here again. The staff was a little too friendly to the point of being annoying. They were professional, but the fake warmness was a little off putting. The vibe was okay, though the music did not help. In total, this place was super white for an Asian restaurant.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

This was me and my wife 3rd time dining here. We were unaware of the brunch menu they have. My wife and I ordered the French Toast and the Hoi an Hash, and a Singapore Sling for 2 cocktail. SO MUCH FLAVOR in the hash and the French Toast was so fluffy. The cocktail was very good, and there plenty for both of us to refill our glass. Leslie took great care of us. Love the booth seating BTW. Parking: The multi leveled parking garage is with in a few yards of the restaurant and has multiple elevators

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Hands down best food experience I ve had in Fort Worth. Absolutely insane flavor, everything we ordered was out of this world. Now I need to go back and try everything else on this incredible menu. 10000000/10 recommend.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Very good place food is so delicious

Date: 2 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Finally tried this place for lunch. Awesome. Great atmosphere, service and food. Wife started with the Samosas and then the veggie Green Curry. Samosas didn t make the picture due to us skipping breakfast. I started with the huge wings then the Bangkok Street Rice for my main. Highly recommend! Malai Kitchen in Clearfork. Parking: Really depends on the day.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

This spot was exceptionally good and very affordable. The wings I ordered were ginormous. The spicy was I got was with some sort of jalapeño. It looked so good that even one of the waiters asked what kind of seasoning I got lol. The fried rice was also to die for.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Its all great its super cool and the customer service is wonderful every single person is super kind Kid-friendliness: They were super nice to me

Date: 3 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Great food with a wide and unique selection. Large menu of appetizers, soups/salads, entrees, and drinks. Something for everyone. Try the appetizer sampler. Everything is reasonably priced. Great service and friendly staff. Well laid out with tables booths and an area for parties. Quiet, not noisy. Good happy hour options.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Server was nice, didn t catch her name. Great food, good portions for the price, amazing atmosphere.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Jess our server was fantastic, the food was hot as it should be and most importantly they make the best Moscow Mule in DFW area. We have come and will continue to come as long as the service is the same. Parking: Use the parking lot behind the restaurant in front of the movie theater.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Awesome place ..got to try the lemon grass chicken with rice and veggies it was delicious

Date: 3 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

flavorful choices!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

This place is exquisite. I have yet to try something that I dont like here. If you want something fresh and healthy, the soup is ideal. the samosas are so yummy and the drunken noodles. I just adore this spot. They get full on the weekends, so you may have to wait for a table, but its worth the wait!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 1

My banh mi sandwich was too salty. Every dish we ordered was too salty. The cook that day needs to taste the dishes before sending them out. Overpriced for what you get.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

My family and I chose Malai Kitchen to celebrate a special occasion and it exceeded all of our expectations. The staff - a very special thanks to Tony, Bryce and Jess for taking care of our 24-person party - were incredibly friendly, knowledgable and timely. Were so grateful that this team went the extra mile to ensure that we were happy. Thanks so much!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Excellent food, excellent service, amazing cocktails. This place is really great! Our server was Nick and he was absolutely top notch! We will be coming back frequently.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 1

I ordered the Pad See Ewe with beef through Uber Eats. And when I got it I was very excited to try it but as it turned out it was gross. The noodles was ok but the beef tasted nasty like it went bad or something. It smelt and tasted very wierd. I had to pick out the beef so that I can finish it.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 1

If you want American food with those flavors, youll be fine, if your want authentic food thats actually good, dont go here. I dont even know what their rice crispy dessert with bitter tasting coconut milk was supposed to be, but it wasnt mango sticky rice or any other dessert that Ive had in SE Asia.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

A great first experience on a Friday night. Thank you Daniella for your guidance on what to order. We were lucky tonight to have you as our server and loved the black pepper calamari. We hopefully will see you again.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Thursday evening walked in and got a table immediately. My yellow curry with chicken was fantastic, and the roti was so delicious.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 2

I did not enjoy the food here. I have had better fusions but this was not the best. The pad thai was not good at all. The Satay was also average. The ice coffee tasted like water with syrup. Will not go here again. Sorry :( Food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Mukisa was awesome she was super awesome super cool fast listen and very personable hope she is there forever!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Incredibly delicious and exceptionally fresh! The menu mentions they can accommodate most allergies or preferences. For instance, I ordered my vegan curry and rice with tofu, and it was perfect! You can tell it was freshly made. The service was impeccable. Highly recommend this place!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

The Ambience was good. Food also taste good. Nice place to enjoy.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

Great ambience. Food was ok.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Best food in dfw.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Best Thai food in DFW. Outstanding service. ThaiPA microbrew is fantastic

Date: 4 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Ordered online for pick up.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 1

1 star because my wife and I had food poisoning from eating at this location.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

AMAZING!!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Excellent service, food and ambiance.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

To start off I would like to compliment our server Wendelly she was very welcoming, energetic, and pleasant we appreciated that!! Now to the food. You are presented with sticky rice to start you off while you browse through the menu. Although this is a kind gesture, Im not sure that it is the best representation of the food, so I would probably eliminate the serving of that. Nextly, the Drunken noodles are full of flavor, the meat is very tender, and the serving size is enough for two people to eat. The Laksa Lemak is only served on Thursdays as a special. It is packed with flavor every bite is a delight, portion size will definitely fill two people. The Banh Mi is a very good sandwich we had the one with pork. Although it seems simple the way the ingredients come together it gives you the perfect bite. You are given the option to choose your heat level as to how spicy you would like your meal, the caution hot is very hot. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are wanting to try something different.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 4

Decent Thai place that is more upscale than the others around Fort Worth, and the prices match. I enjoy their panang curry and drunken noodles. The banana bread is fun to share. Their service is also very professional.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 2

Ive had thai food from all around, even eaten homemade thai food. This place puts a focus on the atmosphere and service. The food is not what Ive come to except from thai cuisine. For the drive, cost of the food and the longer than average wait time, Id rather go to a street food style place. Im sure this place is wonderful if you come in with a curious mindset, but I have certain expectations about cultural staples. The bahn mi was good though.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Best thai food around. Great staff and reasonably priced. We will come back often.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

I love Malai Kitchen but unfortunately the past couple times food quality hasn t been up to the standards that allowed me to fall in love with this establishment. The service is always amazing, the staff is kind and warm, so I ll continue to return and hope for improvement of meal quality.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 3

Vegans: I m not confident in their distinction between vegan and vegetarian. I ordered the bahn mi, asking it be made vegan with tofu. It came out with aioli on it. I asked and they confirmed it was made with eggs and took it back. Then the server returned to say that the tofu would be fried in the same fryer as the chicken. But they confirmed that there was no butter used in the wok-seared vegetables.l, which were excellent. So, I m sure they can make dishes vegan but you ll have to be more clear than I was.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 4

The service and atmosphere were really good. The food was mediocre. I got the tuna spring rolls and pork vermicelli. It was good. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meal!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 3

First Im just going to say that the service here is exceptional. The young man that waited on us did a excellent job and was so friendly and kind. Unfortunately the food leaves much to be desired. First off everything is overpriced. The first time I ever had green curry that had green food color in it. The taste was okay but nothing special. It was actually kind of bland too. Parking: Theres not a whole lot of parking by the restaurant you need to park in the parking garage next to it.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

A favorite go to.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

I had a great experience here! The staff is kind and generous, the service was fast and efficient, and the food was incredible. Everything is so fresh and clean, and the portions are generous. I love how they make everything to order, and therefore allow for all sorts of customizing.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Get the crab dip and sugar cane juice!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

One of my favorite places to eat! The food is so fresh & portions are generous. I always get the pad thai but the drunken noodles, lemon grass chicken, and crab dip are also some of my favorites. I have no doubt though that everything on the menu is just as delicious! I ve been several times and love the service every time, but most recently, our server, Sophia, was phenomenal. She was attentive, cheerful, and warm.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Place is F I R E.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 2

I really want to like Malai Kitchen. They service is great and its so easy to work with dietary restrictions; but my food has so far been consistently unbearably over salted. On two separate visits Ive had the Hoi and Hash and Mekong Noodles both heavily over salted where water breaks were needed to get through it. My guess is too heavy handed with the soy sauce. This second visit my friends dishes are also over salted so its not just me. Im not sure I can come back in hopes my food is edible. Its too bad because the Mango Sticky Rice Smash is delicious

Date: 6 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Excellent!!!!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Good food, good times. Highly recommend! Vegetarian options: Just about every item can be made vegetarian either an alternative sauce, tofu, or both. Multiple vegetarian selections and the menu is clearly labeled if other food can or cannot be made vegetarian/vegan. Additionally, servers help with substituting and exceptions. Only deviances are a few fried foods and specialty dishes that are specifically serving fish, ribs, lamb, etc. Dietary restrictions: Super accommodating and many options available since it is a scratch kitchen with fresh ingredients. Parking: Park in the garage! The street is usually full since it s in a shopping center, but the garage is free and plenty of room. Also the closes to the garage! Kid-friendliness: Great kids menu and multiple different types of seats for kids of all ages. All the staff loves cute babies too! Wheelchair accessibility: Multiple tables that have space for wheelchairs, canes, or any type of special seating.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 1

Zero customer service. Curbside orders are continually made incorrectly. The manager literally started an argument with me. a short-haired manager in a shirt began to threaten me, to which I replied that I would call the police if he touched me. this is the worst service I have ever encountered in my life. it doesnt matter who I am. this does not give your manager a reason to be rude and threaten me. I asked to know how long I should wait for my order, I value your time, why don t you value mine? I waited outside twice and heard twice that I had to wait again. I just asked to know the time when my order will be ready, and not to invent it without leaving the counter. in response to which your administrator began to threaten me and approach me at a short distance. Therefore, I think this review is fair and I have never seen worse service.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Love their sampler. Imperial Rolls & Viatnamese Meatballs are just dope!!! Lamb Shank & Bangkok street rice were awesome. Fried rice is good as usual. Crispy Roti missed the mark this time but usually good. Not a fan of the big potato pieces and eggplant in the Panaang Curry. Definitely try the Sampler

Date: 6 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Wonderful food. All fresh daily!!!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Loved it, and the atmosphere is awesome ! It was expensive as heck, but huge servings !

Date: 6 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

One of my favorites

Date: 6 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Make reservations! Or just as amazing to go. The wings are sooooo freaking good! The beef drunken noodles are amazing!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Really great food and service. Fresh ingredients cooked to perfection full of flavor and spice!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

I think malai kitchen has some standout dishes that id go to strictly for. The wings and the crusted trout Im personally not a fan of the pad Thai as I think it has an unusual after taste in the sauce.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 3

The food and service is great but this restaurant shouldn t serve anything in cast iron they aren t going to properly care for. Hot tea is served in cute little cast iron teapots that are put in a dishwasher causing rust in the spout. Yuck. I used my napkin to rub off as much as I could then poured the flakes into the napkin.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

My first time here. Really not a big Thai food eater. I pretty much left the recommendation up to the waiter. As is common for me on the first visit to any new restaurant, I ask the wait staff to pick what Im going to eat and to make it something that would make me want to come back if I was on the fence about ever coming back. Well, they did their job! Very delicious big scallops on top of noodles with very spicy and delicious sauce. Nice lunch on Friday, really not very busy. Would definitely come back again. By the way, there is a free parking garage literally right to the south of this restaurant. Copious parking, so no worries about paying $25 for lousy valet service or worry about getting your car towed.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Save yourself any other options in this area and just go here. Exceptional service, quality ingredients and spices that explode in every flavor profile their menu has to offer. My second time, tried all new dishes. I am gluten sensitive, their menu is so clear on those options, and can make dishes to accommodate that, dairy, and vegan needs. They have never made it seem an inconvenience to ask on those options that were unclear to me, and went above and beyond to collaborate with the kitchen on that. First bite, your life is about to change. Medicinal food, which I consider this to be, given the intense infusion of herbs of this quality, is hard to find. The lemongrass soup almost had me in tears. The complexity of flavor, I cannot do justice with words. Dietary restrictions: Extremely accommodating, and easy to see gluten and vegan options on the menu itself.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Loved this place ! Everyone was super friendly the food was amazing Definitely a 10/10. I only wish the complimentary sauce with the sticky rice was served warm instead of cold but the drinks and food tasted really good ! -Spicy Basil rice with chicken -Veggie samosas -Chiangmai noodles -banana crème (sooo good!)

Date: 7 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Delicious food, and wonderful service! We will definitely be back!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Liam was the one who attended our table the evening of February 16th. He was such a great waiter and made our evening at the restaurant a really great time, him & Bryce made our restaurant experience memorable. I was celebrating my birthday that evening so they were awesome to work with! Highly recommend the Green Curry with chicken and white rice. A great dish!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 4

The most reasonable place in Clearfork. (Which isnt saying much). Decent food. Try the fried shishito pepper appetizer. I recommend a reservation as they can get pretty busy- especially after a movie gets out.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Fantastic food and service. Our waiter Raymond is very good at his job. Well run place.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

My husband and I come here all the time. The service is always great and quick. We tried the Lunar New Year menu today and it was delicious and reasonably priced.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 2

We came here for my birthday and we got such terrible service. I understand that they were busy but our waiter just forgot about us. Since no one came to check on us, I wasnt able to order rdessert. Very upsetting for a birthday celebration...

Date: 7 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

This is officially my favorite restaurant, its just a perfect place. The food is delicious and very varied, the service is excellent, the portions are large and not expensive, the drinks are delicious, everything is perfect, highly recommend

Date: 7 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

We celebrated my Grandsons Birthday there and he had a ball He picked the restaurant and so glad he did. Everyone enjoyed the food and the service was super. Thanks again for a wonderful time Food

Date: 8 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Tonight, I visited their restaurant at 5289 Monahans Avenue, Fort Worth, TX. (Note: There are [4] locations in the DFW area) For those that may be visiting the Dallas/Fort Worth area - I highly recommend the Malai Kitchen. An exceptional dining experience - the mix of spices & sauces - they have created tastes I have never experienced before.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Loved the pho I had, plus just tasting other dishes that my friends got, I really liked everything here. The ambience is also very nice perfect for date night or girls night out!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 3

The curries are nice. Their scallops are big. Their portions of sticky rice are comedically tiny. Glutinous rice is just rice with a high starch content. There is little reason to portion it out like it s caviar. Food : 2/5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Just had late lunch here. This was my first time visiting this restaurant. The atmosphere was tasteful and comfortable. All of the food was good and well prepared. We will go back just to explore the menu. I highly suggest the flights of nanobrews. But the service was the star of the show. The staff was obviously paying attention and working together to provide seamless service in a cheerful environment. Go here. Often.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Definitely happy I decided to finally try this place. It is a good casual date night. It had a good atmosphere as well. For an appetizer I was recommended the Tai Wings and the sauce on those were to die for! Perfect level of spice with flavor.I tried the Vietnamese Pork Ribs for my entree and man they did not disappoint. The ribs were so tender and the green curry noodles it was on had so much flavor. For a drink I also tried the Bourbon Smash and it was delicious. Definitely a great spot to have a nice dinner. Cant wait to come back and try some more!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Absolutely delicious and wildly fresh! The menu says they can adjust most things to allergies or preferences. For example, I ordered my Thai basil fried rice with no egg. I added beef. It was perfect! You can tell it was made fresh. They also have a great selection of teas and drinks. The service was spot on. Great place! Vegetarian options: Many dishes are or can be made vegetarian. Dietary restrictions: They can adjust almost any meal to omit ingredients. Parking: Free street parking that fills up quickly. Free garage around the corner. Wheelchair accessibility: Doors are not automatic. No stairs to enter.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

One of the most unique Asian restaurants in Fort Worth. Love the pad kee mao!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Delish and not super pricey!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Favorite Thai restaurant hands down! So many delicious dinner options but the Thai pork tacos, lemongrass chicken entree, and Papaya salad get my top vote! I love introducing people to this place.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 3

We ordered pretty basic; fried rice, noodles, can t really mess up on those, but they did. Those dishes were excessively greasy. We actually got sick to our stomach from how greasy the food was. Not a fan of their homemade beer either. Service was decent, atmosphere was good. Food

Date: 9 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

I love this place! The service is always wonderful. They have a kind of tag team service where everybody takes care of you. And they do a good job. I love their food. The crab dip appetizer is outstanding. As are the chicken wings. I like the curries too. I had the Panang curry on my last visit. They brew their own beers on site too. I think my favorite is the Thai PA. But all the beers Ive tried have been good. I highly recommend this place. The atmosphere is great too.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

The shrimp pad thai at the Thai spot was a taste surprise! The mix of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors with juicy shrimp and great noodles was a masterpiece. The look was as nice as the taste, a must-try for those wanting real Thai taste. The colors and textures show the chefs skill. Its not just food; its a memory that makes you want to come back. The place itself is cozy, adding to the overall great experience.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Amazing!!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Want 5 star food? Without the hefty price? Look no further! The food here is beyond amazing idk how they do it. Service, impeccable. My new favorite restaurant and I live in North Texas.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 1

Zero customer service. Curbside orders are continually made incorrectly. The manager literally started an argument with me. I emailed the company and requested a customer service POC. No response. These people have no concept of what hospitality is. Go somewhere else.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 4

This Asian Fusion restaurant is delicious!! The Pineapple Fried Rice and the Chicken Pad Thai was so good. I highly reccomend both items!! We also got the Sampler, and in my opinion it helps to insight a bit of each food, in which I found a particular liking to the (fried spring roll?). We had the Thursday Special, and ordered it with medium spice. It was very fragrant and the spice had me surprised. It s good, although I m not too fond of its intense curry flavor. The staff were extremely friendly though! Reccomend overall!!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

What an amazing experience from a local place!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Service is insanely good here especially for a post-pandemic setting. Food was also exceptional.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

Started off with some rice wrapped in what loooks like to be banana leaf that was alright the rice itself was flavorless but give you some sort of sauce. Then ate some noodles that were good actually they were tasted limey.. and some shrimp spring rolls those it s self tasted like they had a hint of lime but tasted fresh along with two sauces one sweet and the other sourish. Lastly I had banana pudding was expecting it to taste more like artificial banana flavoring , but it tasted more like a realistic banana and the cream was fantastic! The environment was clean and the service was wonderful first time eating here but won t be my last.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 4

Malai kitchen has very good, tasty food. Although, portions can be small and more expensive than similar restaurants around, it still taste better and more healthy. Unlike the bland basil vegetables fried rice and surgery curry soup others sell, theirs has good portion of veggies in their rice and less surgar in their curry. Their fried chicken is a hit or miss. The last one I ordered was very dry, definitely not fresh and refried or microwaved. Overall, a 4 star

Date: 9 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Great foods and Great staffs Nice place as well Food

Date: 10 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

We visited Malai for a late lunch and they did not disappoint! The service was great and the food was delicious! We started with the Malai Favorites Sampler appetizer and it was fresh and filling! I would highly recommend Malai Kitchen and look forward to returning again.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Tonight I had one of the best restaurant experiences as of lately. Grace went above and beyond to make my birthday dinner memorable. As it was our first time, she was very patient and polite, answering all of our questions and giving her suggestions. The drunken noodles were a 10/10. If you re ever in search of something new make sure to stop by. You ll be more than lucky if you have Grace there!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 2

I ve dined in here multiple times and it was fantastic. My girlfriend and I each ordered takeout tonight and it was less than desirable. I had a long black hair in my dish and she found several chicken bones in hers. Takeout quality is lacking

Date: 10 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Outstanding great service great food

Date: 10 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Outstanding!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Very nice and classy restaurant. Parking is a challenge though

Date: 10 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Great meal and outstanding service. Acoustics for normal level conversation not so good. Tonight the food was exceptionally good!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Jena was our server and she was super awesome, excellent and welcomed us with a big smile, it was a special occasion and service was top notch. We went late almost at closing but still we were welcomed and did not felt as rushed for a second during our dine in, was not told as in the other restaurants that last order, we are closing you need to leave etc. Food was excellent and one of the best. It was truly a memorable experience, we would love to visit again.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Went here for a birthday lunch and it was DELICIOUS! The atmosphere and service were top notch. The menu is very fresh and creative and the food was DELICIOUS! Ill definitely be coming back. If youre looking for something different, creative and tasty this is your spot. I had the appetizer sampler, sticky wing and the Chilean sea bass with rice noodles. I also had their signature Apple cocktail and it definitely did not disappoint

Date: 11 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

This is one of our favorite restaurants now and fairly reasonably priced for the area. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Came here on a Wednesday night for a casual little date night. This place is a hidden gem!! Food was amazing, our server Liam was attentive and the vibes were so cosy for a Wednesday! If you want a cosy modern fresh Thai-Vietnamese dish this is the spot to go!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

So from the hostess, the greeting, the person cleaning as we ate to the server our service was fantastic. Jess was so great, talking to her made it feel like it wasnt our first time there. She made me feel comfortable and we shared the same likes of what we ordered. The sticky rice with the eggplant sauce was fantastic, my husband was especially impressed since eggplant isnt in our choices but now it should be. The samosas were delectable and the cilantro sauce was over the top fabulous. I had the spicy basil chicken and my husband had the yellow curry and for someone who barely eats tomatoes and peppers he devoured it. The spice was perfect and the rice so flavorful with my chicken. Throughout my Jasmine Tea was perfect for the chilly day and the Dr. Pepper for my husband was refilled well. Jess, thank-you again for a wonderful experience. Promise next time well get dessert. Great meal for an amazing price. Also my hats off to the chefs who made sure the meal was delicious and everyone who spoke to us there.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

One of the best restaurants in the area. I ve been here 3 times and the food never disappoints. The food is fresh and authentic. The restaurant is family friendly. Vegetarian options: They offer organic and vegetarian options. All highlighted in there menu for those who prefer those options. Dietary restrictions: They can remove or substitute based on needs Kid-friendliness: They offer a kids menu that can be adjusted easily for picky eaters

Date: 11 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

I enjoyed the quality of the dishes very much! And especially they seem to add quite a few new ideas into some traditional Thai foods.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

The service is perfect. The lamb shank is amazing, keep coming back here for it . Peanut crusted ruby trout.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 1

I had a whole fish dish that was terrible, didnt like the taste. I will never return to this place. My favorite DFW Thai place is around downtown Dallas, Bangkok City, restaurant is amazing.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Went because it was highly recommended by friends. Now I m passing on the recommendation. I had the brunch Thai Chicken and Waffle and it was amazing. Savory, sweet, and a hint of spice. Wife had the Sweet and Sour Crispy noodles and we finished with the Mango Sticky rice (pictured). All of it was fresh and delicious. Service was stellar and the atmosphere is great. Definitely going again. Parking: Parking garage is right next to the restaurant

Date: 11 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 4

Really good Thai food. A bit pricey. But the entrees are big. The Thai tacos are amazing. And the Saigon Spritz is the most tasty drink. If you want to cry fire ask for double hot spice.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

One of our favorite Asian dining spots. The peanut crusted trout is very good.

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 3

Nice restaurant, service was ok. Delivery of food was fast. I had the vietnamese beef noodle soup. Home made noodles were amazing but other then that, it is not comparable to authentic asian flavors.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 3

Edit: I lowered my review. This place just cant do delivery orders very well. I am yet to receive a delivery order that is good. I ordered the chicken basil, which is supposed to have vegetables but it literally has 2 pieces of red bell pepper, and one piece of green bell pepper. DO NOT order something for delivery, they just cant do it well. We also ordered pineapple fried rice but it had at least 20% of it as nuts. It just doesnt make sense. They can do a decent job if youre in he restaurant (since you can send the food back), but delivery is just not something they can do well. Ive given this place half a dozen attempts to have food delivered and they just cant do it well. ------------------original review--------------- Im usually not a fan of restaurants that mix Cuisine styles. This one is a mashup of several Asian cuisines. They do a pretty good job at most of their dishes if you order them and consume them in the restaurant. I have ordered their food for delivery multiple times and its always extremely bland and sometimes extremely overcooked. Its much better when you sit down in the restaurant. Sometimes theyre cocktails are really good, depending on the bartender who makes them. Other times, the drinks are so sweet you cant drink them. So it will help if you happen to get a more experienced bartender, which means youll need to go at one other busier times and not on say a Tuesday p.m. Even though its not a chain restaurant, the inside layout and decor feels like a chain restaurant. VERY loud inside and I had to ask to have the bar top cleaned due to food and rice being anywhere I tried to rest my hands. I had a similar experience at our table. They didnt completely bus/clean our table before we sat down. Id be willing to give the place another try as a sit-down restaurant, but I dont think Ill be ordering any food for delivery anymore because it never really is very good when Ive ordered it for delivery.

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 3

Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free options Food

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Great location, spicy tasty food, good appetizer, and as good as the other locations. Came during lunch time during week.

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Although very busy, short wait for a table and excellent service. Food, as always, very good and our waiter took great care of us. Definitely will be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 1

Ordered Drunken Noodles medium spice beef well done. 1st dish was so SPICY that it was uneatable. 2nd dish was less Spicy but beef was raw. I gave up on my main meal. They advertise happy hour but said no happy hour beer due to Octoberfest and it s not even October. It s really bad here. No manager came to apologize. There s better places to dine.

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

One of their best locations! I typically sit at the bar but all their servers are knowledgable and friendly. Consistent service and quality of food every time. Can get loud and very busy so just be aware of that going into it. Love the curries, meatball app, crab dip app, drunken noodles, pork or meatball banhmi and mango dessert but haven t had anything bad ever at this location

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

First time to finally try it out and wow it was amazing the food was delightful so much depth of flavor in every dish and sauce. Only thing Im disappointed in is myself for not coming here sooner. Will definitely be returning!

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

My favorite restaurant in Fort Worth. Vegetarian options: Their tofu is fantastic. Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

This is the best Thai food youll ever eat. Im shocked at the reasonable prices considering this is gourmet Asian. The atmosphere is clean and bright with appealing decor. Excellent service. Recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Really beautiful resturant, location-wise and interior. It has a really nice vibe, chill music and seating. Loved the food, got the green curry. Best part was the server, Shante, who was beyond amazing and kind and seemed to know what we wanted before we did. Would love to come again! Food

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 1

We didnt stay. We left the State of Washington to escape mandates like masking. We have been here many times over the last year and love the food and beer. Today, we left when we saw the staff masked up. Masks do NOT work ans should not be mandated by employers. We will not support this restaurant until this masking stops.

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 1

We have been here several times over ths past 2 months. Today, we walked in to find the entire staff wearing face masks. We know the science and masks do NOT work. Clearly this staff has been mandated to wear them. The state of Texas says mandates are not allowed. Follow the science and stop mandating your staff to wear masks or we will NOT returm.

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

I really like this place. Portions are good, food has great flavor, and staff make you feel welcomed. They also give recommendations if its your first visit. The photos I took were of the sticky rice and the sugar cane ginger lime drink. Sticky rice comes with a dipping sauce that compliments the rice. The drink was pretty good to me but you must like ginger to really appreciate it. This was my second visit and there will be plenty more!

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

I have been here many times and it always is good.

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Pad Thai was delicious, service was excellent

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 4

I got this food delivered to me on Uber. It was fantastic. I just wish that, for the high price, you got a larger portion but otherwise no complaints! Spice level was perfect as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

I absolutely love Malai. They have so many gluten free options and every dish is absolutely delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Very good food! Definitely recommend if you re looking to try something new and different!

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 3

Although this restaurant has been a family favorite for years, since becoming vegan I find that they have fewer options for me. On my last visit, I was very dissatisfied with the quality of the food as it was extremely salty.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

We had a wonderful time here everything was yum! My kids love different foods <Im blessed> we had a feast fit for kings and queens. The assistGM I think Jennifer personally took care of us along with our waitress Jenna maybe I think .quality service.

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

This place has never let me down. Always good service and great food. I have never had a bad meal at Malai. The cooks at Malai are top notch, work well together and communicate better than any kitchen I have seen in the area. The atmosphere isnt bad and it isnt excellent, it is a good clean restaurant that serves up excellent food

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Best Thai food in Fortworth!! Drunken noodles and Green Curry 10/10! Friendly staff too!

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Outstanding! Happy all around. Service from Jess, was fantastic. She supplied recommendations with flare and excitement. The food was delicious. Offered quality gluten free options, which didnt decrease from the flavors plated. Impressed. Made my heart happy. I was too busy enjoying to food and drinks to take pics. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free win!! Will make to needs. Zero complaints.

Date: a year ago