Like My Thai

Pros- Lucky to have a great Thai restaurant in downtown Erie that is all-inclusive. Friendly server & chef. Loved the local art on display. Clean restrooms. Good portions & great flavors! Chicken Satay Skewers; very moist & succulent with 2 dipping sauces; sweet chili & traditional peanut sauce. Both were perfect. They were very accommodating on the few modifications we asked for. I ordered a noodle stir-fry with delicious marinated tofu. Watch the spice level, though. I got 4 out of 5, but I should have gotten the 3 or 2. I like heat, but it was a lot for me, but still, I ate it all. Not outrageous pricing. We were full too..Cons- Back restaurant seating and open kitchen were dark. Heavy metal, long-hair rock music with wailing electric guitar music was not appropriate, but probably favored by the owner/chef. Something mellower, international, would've been better. I asked if the music could be changed and was told no. Lack of parking can be an issue, unfortunately..Definitely would return, but for less spicy, and I'll bring some ear plugs.

Nice little place. Clean and welcoming. Service was thorough and very polite. The food however was unexpected. I had the Pad Thai and it did not taste like any Pad Thai I've ever had. That's not a bad thing as is was still tasty. The major put off for me was the level of salt. It was definitely way too much, borderline unpalatable. It's almost as if it was a mistake. I was traveling so I couldn't take it back or I definitely would have. If it was a simple mistake, this should be a good spot. Use caution.

Stopped in for lunch on my birthday and enjoyed the spring rolls and green curry. I chose spice level 4/5 which was hot but had a nice kick from fresh chilis!

One of my favorite places to eat! The food is so delicious. This place may have a smaller menu but they perfected each dish! The vide is so calming that it makes me tired (this is a good thing haha ). I feel so relaxed here while eating delicious food. I will eat here forever.

Loved it! Great food (even as leftovers) and I loved the atmosphere - cozy and welcoming. Their quote outside really won me over, I have to say.The only critique I'd give to them is to maybe make the vegetarian/vegan options a bit more visible on the menu; I'm an idiot when I'm hungry and almost overlooked "fish sauce" haha.

Pad Thai was not good. Chicken tasted precooked and had odd taste. Service was nice. Ambiance okay. Wouldn't recommend or go back.

When you go to Erie, PA, do yourself a favor and go to Mike's restaurant on State Street, Like My Thai. When I first approached the building the store front was covered in messages of inclusivity, a quote by Maya Angelou that spoke out against racism, and a few others, that I really should have taken more time to read, and a pride/trans flag. Now, I wasn't sure if this facade of inclusivity was just a good business gimick, or genuine.I go in. A busy place! Folks seated, lots of take out coming and going. I sat down at small table by myself, near the chef himself, and one young man clearly enjoying whatever he was having. Now, I did notice no one there seemed to be Thai, and perhaps I was being judgmental because I'm thinking, don't you need a Thai cook to make authentic Thai?! The waitress came up, very friendly, not stressed from working there, gives me a glass of water and a menu.The chef is running everything, singing songs to the ones playing. Himself and the waitress seem to be in a dance together to get orders out. I ordered some fresh spring rolls and decided to try the panang curry. At some point the chef talks to me, I say I'm up from Pittsburgh, to which he said, "Oh so you're here at the Pittsburgh French Riviera!" And he's correct, if you are from this dreaded southwestern confluence, Erie is a magical, and special place.I ordered my curry and when I did, Mike (asked him his name later) stated, "Perfect! I got one more wok open!" I get my spring rolls. First thing I notice is the freshness, and the sauces the one fresh ground peanuts (tasted like a tahini) and a brown dipping sauce. Man, I needed something quality and fresh. Pretty quick the curry comes out. OK. It looks different than the one from my local place down the street - it's a HUGE bowl, with a side of rice in a tin container. I taste it. Once again, you can taste all the flavors, lemongrass, and the quality of the produce. This produce was meticulously hand picked and this meal was clearly cooked with love. Damn it was good!!! Mike tells me, "We make all our own paste with the ingredients for that specific curry." First of all, EVERYONE there was chill as fuck! Happy employees, no shit-head bitchy customers...it was blissful. Finally, I had to ask the guy, "So this is your place? What inspired you to open it?" He tells me simply, how it's his passion he loves to cook Thai, and you can taste it! I told him the quality of the meal including the unmistakably fresh ingredients was amazing. He thanks me for noticing that! I ask his name finally, Mike, I introduce myself. I had: 2 large fresh spring rolls, panang curry and and iced coffee with sweet milk for the road. All for $26 bucks. I felt like I should have told Mike to please raise his prices just a bit, this was TOO good for so little! Sure as heck expect to pay more down south for less anywhere! Look, Erie folks, and anyone passing through, do yourself a favor, let Mike make you dinner that night. It's like going to a friend's house who REALLY knows how to cook and he is making you a special dinner because he is happy to see you, and cook for a friend. 10 out of 10. It turns out, EVERYTHING about the messages, Mike, and his food is 100% legit, genuine and served up with compassion and love, oh and I did I mention it's GOOD!

This place is one of our favs, period!Appetizer:You have to and I mean it should be law, get the tteokbokki! This stuff will legit change your life.We also love the bok choy.Any of the dishes I have had are great. I usually settle on the japchae with shrimp, so so good!My wife loves the drunken noodles.Their portions are awesome, prices are great and the atmosphere is super fun!

We loved this place!!! Clean, friendly, cozy vibe. Chef/owner very engaging. Best pad Thai I've ever had--very tamarind forward and fresh. The rice cake appetizer was so different but so good! Fresh rolls were good, with a peanut sauce made from peanuts they roast themselves in house. Will definitely be one of our regular Thai stops

Excellent food, service and atmosphere Stopped in a whim for lunchPad Thai, veg spring rolls and green curryEverything excellent Will definitely be back