N2. Pad Se Ew Noodles
P1. Crab Fried Rice
A7 Coconut Shrimp (Six pieces)
N1. Pad Thai Noodle
P1. Crab Fried Rice
Pad See-Ew
Lunch special, veggie spring roll and Tom Yum soup
P1. Crab Fried Rice
N3 Pad Kee Mao (Drunken noodles)
Pork Rinds with Boat Noodles
Pad See-Ew
interior
P7. Choo Chee Salmon
Cry Baby Cry Wings
Boat Noodles
Fresh garden roll with shrimp and Asahi beer.
Khao Mun Gai
Papaya Salad
Crab Fried Rice
P8 Yen Ta Fo (Pink Noodle Soup)
Chicken Massaman Curry
Christine G.
Feb 14, 2025
We found this place while exploring Google Maps and were drawn to the Thai food. As soon as we sat down, I had a strong feeling that I was in for an authentic meal when I noticed the restaurant playing Thai pop music.Monday was a great day to visit, as they offered a weekday lunch special: $14 for a spring roll, a soup, and an entrée. We both decided to go for the special after discovering that the soup of the day was Tom Yum! One of us chose tofu, and the other chose chicken.The vegetarian spring roll was crispy and paired really well with the semi-sweet sauce. The sourness of the Tom Yum soup was the perfect appetizer to kickstart our appetite. I want to mention the surprising amount of food packed into this seemingly small cup of soup: a big chunk of tomato, onions, mushroom chunks, and 4 pieces of tofu! I wasn't expecting such a hearty portion and was pleasantly surprised. The amount of soup in the cup was also more than enough.As we were finishing our appetizers, our entrées arrived.We ordered Chicken Pad See Ew with 2 chili (spicy) and Chicken Massaman Curry with 3 chili (medium spicy). The Chicken Pad See Ew was heavily flavored--maybe a little salty--but it smelled wonderful and absolutely delicious. The thick noodles were packed with flavor, making for a satisfying combination with the protein and vegetables.The curry sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but once again, the bowl was filled with food. The portion of chicken was generous, the potatoes were cut into large pieces and cooked just right, and I especially enjoyed the crunchy peanuts that added extra texture.The server was friendly and attentive, checking on us several times throughout the meal. I also appreciated the slice of lemon in the ice water. When I inquired about vegetarian options, I was told they offer vegetable stock-based sauces that can make the dishes vegetarian!We cleaned all our plates and bowls except for the curry. I'd definitely want to visit again and maybe try other à la carte dishes, appetizers, or desserts next time!
Read MoreLan Anh V.
Jan 31, 2025
We had a great lunch experience at Thai Lada.The price of lunch was very reasonable. For $14, you get a vegetable egg roll, soup, and an entree. I was full after my meal and still had leftovers.We ordered the pork pad kra pow which was flavorful with the Thai basil. I like that they use the wider rice noodles for the pad se ew. Delicious!I plan to make this a frequent weekday lunch spot!
Read MoreTiffany L.
Dec 10, 2024
When my go-to spot for takeout was closed and we were looking for something nearby, we ended up picking up food from here instead. It was a rainy night, and I appreciated that there was dedicated to-go parking in the back, making it convenient to get in and out. I can't speak much about dining inside, but it looks quite intimate with a few tables, and I believe they also have an outdoor patio.In terms of food, we ordered a bit of everything and still had some leftovers for the next day. The green curry was very flavorful and I liked the addition of eggplants and bamboo shoots. The crab fried rice had flakes of crab you could see and the flavor was also good, if not a bit strong. This dish also comes with a side of spicy vinegar/fish sauce if you are looking for even more flavor. The Khao Soi Gai was another curry based dish and would strongly recommend mixing it all together if you get it to go. The Pad Kee Mao was also tasty with a good amount of noodles. We enjoyed most everything we had, but would caution ordering the choo chee salmon which didn't taste the freshest. The salmon also lacked flavor as it seemed the curry was just poured over it. All the proteins we ordered were also a bit overcooked but this could have been because it was sitting for over half an hour until it was consumed. However, overall the flavors of all the dishes were good and will come back since it's so close.
Read MoreDavid P.
Jun 14, 2024
Review is for pickup via GrubHub with a 15 minute travel time.We ordered the Pad See-Ew and the Boat Noodles (Spicy 3).Pad See-Ew: 2/5. The portions were okay but there wasn't enough meat. Some kind of flavor in the noodles was overwhelming - I think it was either oily or buttery. I would recommend some spice to offset this flavor. We ordered with zero spice and I couldn't take more than a few bites. Drunken Boat Noodles (4/5). Not enough noodle at all for the dish and way too much basil in the package (I'd suggest adding maybe half the basil). The soup had overwhelmingly salty flavor with hints of spice and more complex flavors. The pork rinds went pretty well with it, actually. The spice was packaged separately and I couldn't tell if the soup was already spicy or if I had to add it all in to reach the desired spice level.Overall, it's an okay Thai establishment that is quite pricey for the portions. I hope to try the boat Noodles in person next time.
Read MoreTracey L.
Jun 7, 2024
Ordered take out from here and it was a good amount of food.I ordered tofu pad Thai, crab fried rice, chicken wings, and dumplings.The pad Thai was really flavorful and filled with tofu pieces. The crab fried rice had so much crab in it, this was probably my favorite dish. I had the Thai flavored wings and love the tamarind powder dusted on the wings. I would say the dumplings were my least favorite, solely because of the amount of sauce on the dumplings,
Read MoreCorey R.
Jan 25, 2025
Just great food..very nice people and reasonably priced..we discussed a move for a friend of the owner and she took us out to lunch..fantastic! I recommend the Boat noodles!
Read MoreSonal G.
Nov 23, 2024
I'm always looking for a new Thai place to try and we came upon this place in a cute complex area. They have a nice outdoor seating area as well as indoor area with full window walls. It was a cold day and we ordered a Tom Yum soup which I've never had before, but was delightfully sour and savory with vegetables and tofu. We also got basil fried rice and a Penang curry that were super flavorful and full of vegetables which I appreciate. The prices are reasonable and the flavors are rich, I also appreciate that, you can change spice levels according to what you like. It wasn't too busy around 2 PM, but I would keep in mind that they close the kitchen at 3 PM for lunch so we tried not to stay too long past that. Overall, really enjoyed the meal.
Read MoreDestini W.
Nov 22, 2024
One of the best Thai restaurants in Austin. I love their Pad Thai. The service and ambiance are top tier. There's also living quarters nearby if you're looking to move to a nice area.
Read MoreSarah M.
Jul 15, 2024
I went here with a friend and it was pretty decent. The pad Thai wasn't too bad. The spice level was pretty good for a 3 but i guess I like my pad Thai slightly more sweet (?). I'm not really sure what flavor it is, but this place didn't have it. The crab fried rice tasted yummy from the bite I had and the staff were super attentive.
Read MoreTerry T.
Feb 18, 2025
Amazing meals! We're here from out of state and happened to drive past Thai Lada. We love Thai food but have nothing of this comparison where we live! You can tell they use the freshest ingredients which adds to the flavor they create! The Shrimp rolls, Eggplant Thai and Pad Thai were all of superior taste, especially the Eggplant Thai! We'll definitely be back to try more dishes before we leave town! Thank you, Thai Lada, for making our meal so memorable!
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