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Bai Tong Thai Restaurant

14804 NE 24th St, Redmond, WA, 98052
  • (425) 747-8424
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  • Drea C.

    Best food in the area!!!! Hands down! Love the happy hour! Great place to come after work to unwind with the gals!

    (4)

  • Hiroyuki T.

    My friend and I had lunch there. We had thai curry and soup. It was good but nothing special. It was awarded as a best thai restaurant by Zagat.com in 2014 but it was nothing special. The restaurant was nice. Personally, I like Thai Ginger better than this restaurant.

    (3)

  • Amos B.

    This place is the real deal the Peanut Chicken is pure awesomeness and the girls at the front desk are equally awesome.

    (5)

  • Lucy Y.

    Very busy restaurant. The food was good in general. But service was a bit snooty. They were just not very friendly and we felt rushed. I ordered a lunch portion and they brought a dinner portion but switched it without questions.

    (3)

  • Yuri R.

    The menu selection has a myriad of foods that you probably won't find at other Thai restaurants for sure. Also, it's a nice touch the front page of the menu explains how to traditionally eat Thai food. Service: Attentive and hassle free. Some places have a hot waitress that just nods, never listens and then walks away but never brings back what you asked for. Not the case here. Food & Drink: Variety, variety and variety. Wide variety of tea for those that have friends who are all trying to be unique and wouldn't tell the difference between Lipton's and My Green Tea out of Japan. Why go? You go want to try something different but also want Thai food. Why you shouldn't go: You're used to the Express Thai food places that you encounter at food courts in shopping malls and any of that food coming into contact with fish sauce or had a certain "smell" would totally turn you off. Plus, you don't have $25 bucks for yourself. If you're completely Americanized, you can eat here without getting "too authentic." The only disappointing part is like some Chinese restaurants you'll find in Seattle's International District or Chiang's Gourmet, the "authentic-authentic" and the "what Americans think is authentic" menu. PS, General Tao's chicken and the fortune cookie, not actually real Chinese dishes.

    (4)

  • Shino O.

    Swanky, spacious, and over-charging. This is kinda place people pay for ambiance and plush furniture, but not for top-notch dish; I would come here only when company pays for it or my friends insist. I asked for highest spicy level for my salad, and the wait staff recommended me to upgrade it to thai-spicy level (it's like another world of spicy level) and I liked it, but the dish served was not spicy at all. I couldn't trace even a hint of heat there. Clearly there was no communication between floor staff and kitchen staff. Sad.

    (2)

  • Phil F.

    Absolutely amazing Thai Food. This place is walking distance from the office behind safeway and we start talking about how good this place is at 8AM in the morning. People get the wrong impression because they are used to American Thai. This is NOT American Thai. This is REAL Thai. I travel to Bangkok allot and this is plate by plate dishes and you have to "ask" for rice. It's the real thing. You know the place is good when it's full of Thai people. Best time to go is early 4-6 (packed usually for dinner) or my crew shows up at 10:30 for lunch.

    (5)

  • George J.

    I cant even tell you how awesome, amazing, and original the food is here. First of all, if you have NEVER been here before get the "tom yum gai " soup. It's the FIRST dish you need to have. What you order next is up to you but for desert make sure you get the sticky rice and MANGO. The owner fly' s the mango in from Thailand every week and its to die for. My fave dish is the crispy garlic chicken but my Thai wife says its a "white guy" dish! MY mom lives in Redmond and when I come to Seattle its on for this place

    (5)

  • Arahcni S.

    Love the place ! You have to try the me yong Kum if you're here. It's like indian paan appetizer dish . The iced tea is super yum too!

    (5)

  • Whitney B.

    Bai Tong is all show and no go. Impressive interior design and very comfortable seats, layout, and atmosphere. I can tell they take pride in the artifacts they have acquired as there is always some decorative piece of art or statue around every corner. Hmm, I'll be honest, it is borderline tacky. What confuses me is that walking in here to eat is similar to checking into a hotel with a concierge and all that. Is that some sort of new standard for Redmond? Redmond, my sweetheart, you are trying too hard and sucking at it. The staff is more than nice enough, however. They don't strictly hire Thai people to work, which is nice, and adds a little diversity. Nothing about it adds to the experience, though, and so I can't justify giving this restaurant more than 2 stars. However, I am an incurable optimist and wouldn't be against trying other dishes at Bai Tong. I hardly think that what I ordered was a representation of the restaurant as a whole but it was still disappointing nevertheless. I've been on a green curry kick for almost all of my life, not because I don't like other dishes, but there is something about green curry. It is good with rice noodles, rice, and could eat it off my boobs if I were in the mood. The same can be said for panang and red curries. It is my go-to and so I ordered the green curry with mixed vegetables and a side of brown rice. I don't think there are enough words to gripe about all of the things wrong with my meal. I like a little variety when I get a vegetarian green curry and not have it littered with super cheap ingredients. The majority of the vegetables they gave me was canned, sliced bamboo. Do I need to describe what's wrong with that picture? On top of a heaping pile of bamboo was overcooked broccoli, napa cabbage, celery, carrots, and wilted green bell peppers. There was absolutely no color or vibrancy and it looked like a sad dog on my plate. The curry base's consistency itself was exactly like water and it had no flavor, even though I ordered it to be medium spicy. I was eating spicy water. And the spicy water did not complement the overcooked brown rice I had, either. It eventually tasted gloppy as well as weird because the curry came out a lot hotter than the rice. Gross. The dish cost $14.00, as well, which is a ridiculous amount for what I got. As of my current experience, this place feels incredibly overrated. Unless someone else really wanted to give it a go, I wouldn't come back on my own accord.

    (2)

  • Chandra K.

    Nice ambience and food. Never disappointed. But they need to improve the service. Couple of times I was disappointed for rude service.

    (4)

  • Jeremy C.

    Amazing food. Might be the best I've had in the Seattle metro area. Good service too. Will be back sooner rather than later.

    (5)

  • Dwayne J.

    It's been 3 years. For a while, Bai Tong was really good, arguably the best Thai food on Eastside. But in the last year or so, they've started going downhill. The duck curry used to be one of my favorite dishes. But now the duck is dry and gamey, almost like they're cooking the duck separately and just tossing it into the curry as an afterthought. The food at Bai Tong also used to be much spicier. Now, I have to go up another star just to get the same level of fire and flavor. (And no, it's definitely not because I've gotten used to the fire.) They're still good, but nowhere close to "best Thai on Eastside". Sadly, they're just average now.

    (3)

  • Suie C.

    Alright, Bait tong has earned the full 5 stars! I've come to this location at least a dozen times now. We do a weekly lunch run from work and we end up going here almost every other week (sometimes weeks in a row). Everything I've had is good. The noodle dishes are fantastic, always perfectly cooked, full of meat or veggies, and flavorful. I've tried the pad kee mao, the pad thai, and the pad see ew. The pad see ew is definitely my favorite. I've also had a rice dish here (bai tong rice?), veggie deluxe, larb gai, tom yum soup, etc. I think I'm slowly working my way through their menu! I have my favorites, but there hasn't been anything that I haven't liked. Great good, good prices, good portions, and always CONSISTENT! Call ahead for pick up, they'll have it ready by the time you get there. But, it's also nice to dine in, the interior really is beautiful and no complaints about the service.

    (5)

  • Anand M.

    After almost 4 years living in Bellevue I decided to visit this place. What a pleasent surprise! Looking at the place from outside, I expected the prices to be more than they were. Been here twice with a friend so far, and sat at the bar both times. Food was great. I am a lifelong vegetarian, my friend is a hard-core carnivore -- and we both left fully satisfied. The bartender was also great each time. Do not remember the last time I entered and left a restaurant with such enthusiastic greetings from the well dressed front desk staff.

    (5)

  • Swapnil P.

    Ordered cashew chicken. Really good taste! Would definitely recommend people to visit this restaurant.

    (5)

  • Innocent F.

    Great Thai food. Otherwise good, though at times little inconsistent service. One star less for the rubbery scallops though. But order anything else from the menu and you will not be disappointed.

    (4)

  • nanu b.

    first time here and was a little disappointed given the awesome reviews here. Had the spring rolls for appetizers, $4.95 for 4 really tiny rolls, filled with mostly cabbage. Are you serious? even the sleaziest of thai places have decent size and pretty decent rolls. So given the cool decor here I was very disappointed. Next we ordered the Phad kee mao. Usually this is my fav dish out of the noodle dishes but this was really bad. Had a strong fish smell, which is usually offset by the sweet and sour flavor of the sauce, and no other taste. The veggies were cooked to death and despite a 4-star i had to put dollops of sriracha to make it enough spicy and edible. It was a disaster. The only star dish out of our take-out was the whole fried trout with panang curry. The flavors were excellent and was the saving grace of our disappointing food. I want to like bai tong since they are opening up one in Iss highlands where we live and it would be great to have an awesome thai place nearby but the first exp was very negative. I will give it another try and hoping the flavors would bring alive my tastebuds like it usually does with thai food.

    (3)

  • Stefanie F.

    4 stars only because overall value isn't as good as others I've been to. Very fancy atmosphere Clean, nice place, easy parking. Dishes are good, portions are average to slightly smaller than other Thai. Tea is overpriced and pot is small. Good lunch menu.

    (4)

  • Kristina S.

    Our family did not have a good experience. The wait to be seated was ridiculous. The chicken wings were so dry they were inedible. I thought my son just wasn't hungry, but no, his $12 chicken wings were seriously dry- like petrified rock dry. If the service hadn't been so bad, I would have sent them back, but the waitstaff never returned. Everyone else's food was good but the portions seemed a little small. Did I mention how bad the service was? It took them 20 minutes (I timed it, since I was at the end of my rope), 20 minutes to get my credit card back to me when I paid the check. We weren't demanding and our order was decent but not oppressive. So the only excuse is sheer neglect. The server apologized (even though I did not say a word) but we will not be going back and I recommend others stay away.

    (1)

  • Joa K.

    Not bad! There are a lot of Microsoft folks here during lunch so the wait can be long sometimes. But the food is well worth it. I ordered the yellow curry and it was decent. I love that there are plenty of vegetables in the curry. The flavors were on par and portions were really generous. The curry is not too thick or too watery - perfect consistency! The restaurant can be seen from the street - hard to miss. Plenty of parking despite the plaza being busy most of the time. I will certainly be back to try their other offerings...the other chicken dishes sounded good...so did the thai tea...but I am trying to cut back on my sugar intake, so...next time! :)

    (4)

  • Michael T.

    Probably my favourite restaurant in the Redmond area. Huge variety in menu, and it's always a hit with people I bring there. It does get pretty busy and they don't take reservations on the weekend. Food wise, I really like the Swimming Rama, the peanut sauce here is excellent!

    (5)

  • connie k.

    the food was pretty decent, service was spotty was best. the place is pretty modern in style, which means it's probably more of a date night place or a "celebrating something" kind of place. food was also priced accordingly to the decor of the place. all in all, it was very meh. red curry was a little too sweet for my liking. we also got the trout salad, which was my favorite of all the dishes we ordered (panko crusted trout with green apple slices with fish vinaigrette - yum!). then we sat there and hoped our waitress would see us for the next 20 minutes or so. i know you're busy girl, but try not to avoid eye contact when you're running on by.

    (3)

  • Karen L.

    If you're looking for a classier Thai restaurant, look no further! The ambiance of the restaurant is great, created by dim lighting, pillows, artsy decorations, and even jazz music. The food is slightly pricier than other Thai restaurants, but the food is SO GOOD. The glass noodle salad here is delicious. I'm salivating just thinking about it. This place is also great for larger parties.

    (4)

  • Brenda A.

    I've been to this location twice, both times I ordered the chicken pad thai and it's delicious. The first time I went here I also had spring rolls and a cocktail and they were great as well. I love the ambiance of this place, as its very flashy and shiny. This goes far for me. Good food helps, too. Service was decent enough, nothing over the top but timely.

    (4)

  • Tom B.

    It's hard to decide whether these guys are a three star or a four star. The food is pretty good, and the building itself is pretty gorgeous. I'm rounding up since they seem to be working hard to make sure everybody enjoys themselves. This used to be something else not that long ago, I am sure. It's one of those business parks that appeared overnight in the 80s, and these guys sunk a fortune into redecorating indoors and out. My memory bank wants to say it used to be a bank, actually, which means they sunk another fortune into adding the kitchen. It's kind of funny, because the parking lot actually looks a little shabby next to this place. They really have made it that nice. You walk through a small vestibule with a huge golden dragon--you're not quite sure it's the front door, but it is. Then you're in a little lobby with hostesses behind the desk. This kinda reinforces the memory that it's a former bank, but pleasantly enough. The staff are friendly and constantly in motion. This place gets busy! You head in for your seat, mostly likely at a booth or partially at a banquette. There's a bar in the middle, behind the host station. The service is fairly on point throughout. The poor guys have to wear these glittery green capri pants--the hostesses and managers can wear their own clothes, though. Too bad about the pants. The menu is extensive, with dozens of dishes and plenty of lunch specials. The drink list is solid, though there's nothing there for people with fancier tastes; they have the basics and a little good stuff and that's it. They do have a bunch of different hot teas, iced teas, and thai teas, and those are a lot more interesting anyway. We got the phad prik and the garlic lover's delight. Not the most adventurous choices, but both were tasty. Fresh ingredients, well executed. Nice visual garnishes--fancy sliced vegetables, frizzled cabbage, edible blossoms, etc. We ordered three stars of spice, which to my palate tasted like absolutely no spice at all. The server assured us that the phad prik came with noodles, which my mom wanted, but it showed up without them. We pointed this out, and he admitted that that dish never comes with noodles. By way of apology, he said he had 10% taken off the bill. The bill came with no adjustment to the price. This is all kind of a non-issue, since we ordered something and got it cooked the way it's always cooked, but my mom probably would have ordered something else since noodles were calling her name. On the plus side, they did bring her a live orchid branch as a Mother's Day present, complete with a small self-contained vial of water a few buds yet to open. That was a nice touch. Bottom line, I'd come back and check this place out again, especially after reading about some others' good experiences with more traditional dishes.

    (4)

  • Mang Y.

    No sure why this place is so papular...I have had better Thai food with less $$. However, if you are on the Eastside, need a nice place with good ambience, this might be one of the better choices.

    (3)

  • Andrew K.

    If you get anything out of this review, it better be "Crispy Garlic Chicken." I love this stuff, possibly more than bacon. That's a whole lotta love. Things I would do for Bai Tong's Crispy Garlic Chicken: * Drop $20 at lunch for food, Thai Iced Tea and a tip * Wait in the lobby for 20 minutes because I forgot to get there by 11:45 on any given afternoon. * Let a grown man in goofy silk, capri-style pajama bottoms wait on me and pretend not to notice that he is, in fact, wearing goofy silk, capri-style pajama bottoms. The food at Bai Tong is great. I've eaten half of their menu by now and I've yet to have a bad dish. There's a full bar, so if you're looking to tie one on at lunch time, but don't want to take a Purell shower after lunch at Daman's (same parking lot), Bai Tong is the place to go. The cocktail list has some great drinks on it, especially if you like mago/lychee stuff. Biggest drawbacks are the wait after 11:45 (can be 30+ mins on a Friday afternoon) and the prices. The wait is usually the killer for me, because you run out of other options really quickly, unless you want to go Slobbin' at the Robin across the street.

    (4)

  • Emma F.

    Great Thai food in a beautiful atmosphere. That is not a very common combination which makes it a good option in the Redmond/Microsoft area for a nicer lunch. If a recruiter wants to take me to lunch in Redmond this is where I always request.

    (4)

  • Ann C.

    Excellent variety of thai dishes. All very flavorful and not heavy. Beautiful ambiance and good service.

    (5)

  • Angela W.

    We love Thai food, but some of the restaurants we love have closed down the past couple of years. This place is very close to our house so we finally decided to try it. (For those of you who have lived here a long time, it is where the old CoCo's used to be) The menus is extensive. The portions are very nice. The appetizers are delicious! The Crab won-ton's are so good! They have a great happy hour, a nice bar, and plenty of items to choose from if you just want a quick bite and drink with friends or before heading home. The restaurant is set up pretty nice. Nice tables, nice ambiance. And they have a huge banquet room that could be used for a big party, or a special event. There is also kind of a lounge area with comfortable chairs and tables for more of a casual sit and drink kind of feel. I changed my stars to three because every single time we go, they get our order wrong, the service is simply terrible. The wait staff is nice, but they never get the orders right, sometimes they forget things like the appetizers, they get the drink orders wrong and once we finally get our food, they never come check on us again until its time to pay. But I also notice a lot of the wait staff standing around talking to each other and gabbing. I am not quite sure why they are more concerned with talking to one another rather than waiting on tables... but its old. I am over it. We might go back for drinks at the bar, but not a meal. It did seem a bit pricey, 100.00 for two appetizers, two drinks and two dinners. Otherwise, food good, place clean, people nice, bar... I would recommend you try it at least once.

    (3)

  • George B.

    OK this place has good food. The staff are nicely dressed. But their English is really bad. Also my appletini had like ZERO vodka in it and cost about $8, rude! But yummy food. Average for Thai but atmosphere is very clean and modern.

    (3)

  • Christine Y.

    Really nice decor. You walk in and the air feels different. I love the woodwork.. the carvings and sculptures, namely, the big wood temple? pagoda? behind where we sat. I even liked the little wood people on the doors of the restrooms (i know, i'm a dork). I don't drink but the bar area is cool. Integrated between the front waiting area/front desk and the enormous dining space. Saw people eating there, too, as I was leaving. There's enough countertop space for it. Service was polite and friendly enough. Food-wise, I think I'm just done with overly saucy or seasoned foods and thai food falls into this category. So while the normal person may rank the food as 5 stars, it's 4 stars max for me. We got chicken larb, roasted duck curry, and a beef dish. My favorite was the chicken larb (ground chicken with thai spices wrapped in fresh cabbage leaves--DIY style). Nice and refreshing to eat. The duck in the duck curry was amazingly tender but it only took a spoonful of curry to eat half the rice in my bowl because it was so heavy on taste. The beef dish was my least favorite because even though the description said grilled beef it came with a thick gravy poured on top. Plus broccoli and carrots accompanying it. Aside from the fried basil on top of the gravy, not very thai... Overall we had a nice time. I think I enjoyed taking in the art and decor more than eating the food. But that's just me.

    (4)

  • Roseanne J.

    Second visit. Waited to do review as I was not as crazy about it the first time and would have given it only 3 stars at that time. However, really liked it this time and would recommend it. Curry is excellent. Chicken wraps in appetizers okay, but will try something different next. Pad Thai with the clear noodles is very good. Nicely decorated. Our service was very good this time. I'll be back.

    (4)

  • Annabel L.

    Great place for Thai food. The taste is very authentic! Ambience is good, service is good, portion is good and not too pricey. Can't think of a reason why I shouldn't come back again!

    (5)

  • Seth V.

    The ambience is nice and the food is tasty and reasonably priced. I usually get tom yum soup and basil fried rice and green curry and they all are excellent. The quantity of soup for a small portion serves 2.

    (5)

  • Julia H.

    The food is delicious. Nice and spicy. Swanky decor. Although they accommodated my 18 month old, kids seem out of place. The food is reasonably priced and tastes pretty authentic. The service is great.

    (5)

  • Jen S.

    It was pretty good...but their crispy garlic chicken isn't nearly as mind blowingly awesome as Chantenays in Bellevue. Interior design is a lot prettier though.

    (3)

  • Rasil T.

    I stayed in Bellevue for around 2 months when i first moved to Redmond. Me and my roommates used to come here for dinner here at least once a week during that period. This place is really classy considering such a reasonable prices in the menu. As soon you enter the restaurant you can feel the positive vibrant energy. Delicious Phad thai noodles. And i really like their appetizer combo plate.

    (4)

  • Mitra M.

    I'm giving Bai Tong 5 stars mainly because of the amazing service we experienced last night. I reserved the private room for my husband's birthday party, a group of 35ish people. Brent and Tucky were our servers and did an excellent job! They took drink orders, food orders and accommodated everyone in a timely and pleasant manner. We even had a couple special requests that they were happy to help with. The food was great and as far as I could tell, all our guests had a great time. We were really happy with them. Please consider them for your next big event.

    (5)

  • Jaimi D.

    Just got home from dinner.... Stuffed! Everything was so tasty that I ate too much! I'm certainly no expert on Thai cuisine, I just know that my taste buds were happy :)

    (5)

  • Rich C.

    Food was okay. I asked for 5-star garlic chicken, but it wasn't spicy at all, basil leaves so dry no flavor, and no sauce, so it was pretty dry overall. My fiancé had the eggplant, but she thought Wanta Thai better. Crab wontons were excellent! That and being open after 10 pm were the best things about this restaurant. A bit pricy, and the 10% Yelp coupon not accepted because order was to go (not sure what the difference is). Walked in with high hopes, finished eating disappointed.

    (2)

  • Sammy W.

    This is the best Thai food and well worth the food and wait. The decor is beautiful. I love spicy food and I usually order 4 stars. I think their spiciness rating is on par. The curry is so good and all of the appetizers are delicious. My favorite dish is the crispy garlic chicken.

    (5)

  • Arleen C.

    Can't find a remotely good Thai restaurant in Vancouver, Canada, so each time I come down to the Bellevue area, I have to come here! I used to frequent Chantanee (sometimes 2-3 visits in the same trip!) but after they moved to downtown Bellevue, their portions have gotten smaller, prices have gone up and service has gone downhill. So a friend recommended Bai Tong and I thank them for it! The wait can sometimes be a bit ridiculous, but I wait it out anyway because I know what's coming is well worth it! The service is generally good and the food is almost always outstanding. The tom yom soup is great (especially the seafood one). I always get an order of the gai hor bai toi (chicken wraps in pandam leaf) and they are delectable! In the 2+ years I've eaten here, I'd say there's only been one time that the chicken was overdone. I also always order the chicken paid thai and it's really tasty and the portions are more than generous. The thai iced tea is like a thai iced tea anywhere else so nothing to rave about - just consistent. The curry dishes and some of the noodle dishes, larb etc are all really good. I just find sometimes their shrimp portions are rather stingy and sometimes not that fresh (frozen probably). Service: 4 out of 5 Food: 5 out of 5 Ambiance: 3 out of 5 (I find it really loud in that space)

    (4)

  • Vera P.

    Great food, very nice decor and a very nice staff, enjoyed my sweet and sour chicken, will definitely be back...

    (4)

  • Jocely M.

    Great Thai food and their Lychee Martini is a must have!

    (5)

  • Sharon Q.

    Super fresh! Beautifully tricked out space. Servers very attentive. Decided to share a few appies and some pad Thai. Salad rolls were tasty, freshly made, tasting of basil and cilantro, lots of pork and shrimp. The peanut dipping sauce was the bomb. Mini fried spring rolls not as good as vancouver s east side but still pretty good! Tiny like the size of a cheese stick. Cute. Pad Thai was the star. Asked for medium spicy and got it! Super fresh bean sprouts and cabbage. Sauce was tangy from tamarind not ketchup. Would we come back? Oh yes!

    (5)

  • Regina C.

    Love this Thai joint. Been a couple of times. Always really good fresh food. I like the decor it is very fancy for a thai place. The staff is very professional and service is a priority to them. Chicken satay Chicken fried rice Panang chicken curry 4* pad sew ei with....CHICKEN hey we like poultry. All very good and I would recommend this to my friends in a heartbeat.

    (4)

  • Naomi D.

    Super solid and delicious Thai food! And the prettiest interior design and decor (totally nice for a date night!) The service was very friendly, yet one of our dishes was extremely hot and the waitress insisted it was fine...but she gladly had the chefs remake it. We had Pad Thai and Panang Curry...The Pad Thai had a more tangy/sour flavor, but very complex with a touch of sweetness and we licked our plates clean! The Panang was very hot for a supposed 2 stars, but creamy and richly flavored. I look forward to my next Thai craving and plan on satisfying it at Bai Tong!

    (4)

  • Laleh J.

    I think the food was fine, the interior was beautiful.

    (3)

  • An T.

    Came after work with coworkers. We had reservations @6 but arrived a few minutes early. Good thing the waitress came to us quickly and let us know that we still had a few minutes to orders some happy hour items. We got some appts the crab wonton, the satay, and the Gai Hor Bai Toey. Its chicken cooked in pandan leaves. Its was pretty tasty. Reminded me of like shoyu chicken but not saucy. We then ordered three dishes to share family style. Pad kee mow- good amount of veggies, flavor was great just the right amount of heat (4*) but not many noodles... Yellow curry- pretty good curry Pad Talay- recommended by the waitress for a good seafood dish. Also pretty tasty. The dessert menu was a bit limited and not typical dessert you would find most places. But the mango sticky rice was good nice salty sweet flavor. The fried ice cream was meh and the black sweet rice was good except ours came with a hair. I am pretty sure it came from the waitress as it sat on top and not enveloped into the dessert. All in all a great time. If you are looking for spicy we had 4 stars on our dishes and it was probably a high 2 IMO.

    (4)

  • Vu B.

    Food was excellent, I had the lunch special Pad See Ew ($6.95) and it was flavorful and the portion was large. The starter bowl of wonton soup (with 2 wontons and bbq pork) is much better than the usual fish sauce water broth and noodles and/or flavorless vegetables you normally get at other places. I'm sure I'll be back.

    (4)

  • Rebecca s.

    They have a delicious dish which I think is called Megrop on the menu. I am not sure if I got the spelling write on that but it is hard to find and really tasty.

    (5)

  • Tami H.

    I want to thank the manager of Bai Tong for immediately contacting me about our service issues. She was very responsive and I will definitely be returning for another amazing meal!

    (4)

  • Katherine C.

    Went for the first....and second time today....to this place. Both times, the food was wonderful. I took the advice of many Yelpers and tried the Pandan chicken appetizer and the Crispy Garlic Chicken. OMG!!! You all are so right!! These were awesome dishes. They did not disappoint. The heat was hit and miss on several dishes...I eat way spicy food...but tried 3 star to guage the heat. On some dishes, the 3 star is way spicy like it is 4 star....the Panang Curry was like this. But dishes like the Pad Thai and Vegetable Delight were not very spicy. So trying to find that happy balance has been a challenge. The thai tea is outstanding. I tried the Thai ice cream tea and found this to be very tasty. I want to try the coconut and mango flavor soon. Had Ning both times...when we told her our time constraints, she got that food out fast!! She totally rocks!!! We found the staff to be attentive and friendly. We were greated and quickly seated. Food was on the table in about 10 minutes....This is our new favorite place for Thai food. I thought I saw a location for Lynnwood but could not find it which was disappointing since we live in Everett....Can't wait to come back...!!!

    (5)

  • Puneet S.

    It's beautiful inside!

    (3)

  • Well-Traveled I.

    Long day at the office and had to get gas for the car. I've passed by Bai Tong and, after said long day, said, "WTH, let's do it." Got takeout. From the outside, one would assume it's the TGIF's of Thai restaurants with its grand looking-like-a-former-chain restaurant exterior. Ample parking and easy access to said building is the only thing you could associate it with because as soon as you walk through the doors, it's an oasis. It's dark (but not too dark) and feels intimate even though it's a good-sized buildling. Very attentive staff; I was even given a water while I waited. Food was great; Pad Kee Mao was excellent except for one small detail - I ordered beef but was given chicken. Fiance at home was sick, so I brought home some soup and cashew chicken for him. He didn't care for the rice noodles, as he's used to rice being served with the dish, but I thought everything was excellent. Definitely will go back; I only hope they put in the right meat for my Pad Kee Mao because it was made perfectly and it was hot (just the way I like it).

    (4)

  • Steve H.

    You couldn't ask for more from a Thai restaurant. Decent prices, excellent service, nice atmosphere. Consistent food. Varied menu. Full mastery of the English language when ordering. We drive for miles to eat here. Do it. This place is consistently in the "best places" from every source: Yelp, Citysearch, King 5, Seattle Times, Seattle Weekly. It's a great place for Thai.

    (5)

  • Cynthia H.

    I hesitate to write this review for fear it will make this place more popular than it already is. Simply the best Thai food around. Proof? Last night five Thai monks were dining there. They could have chosen anywhere but they came here. Everything is delicious and the bar pours some creative drinks as well.

    (5)

  • Ariel Z.

    My personal favorite for Thai food in the Seattle area. The place looks really nice yet has very affordable prices. I pretty much get the same thing ever time I come, pad Thai and ice tea. Always amazing, and every time I come everyone else loves what they order also!

    (5)

  • Matt N.

    My favorite Thai food place on the eastside. Living in Thailand for 5 months, I could tell that most of the people there were Thai. My favorite dishes here would be the crispy garlic chicken and their tom yam soup special version with the coconut milk added. It was very rich and flavorful. I always look forward to coming here with some friends because this is a good place to share the food family style so you can have a little taste of all the different foods without filling your stomach with one plate!

    (5)

  • Kai W.

    The setup reminds me of Chantanee in Bellevue downtown, perhaps even a little more upscale. I told my friend that this is like what P.F. Chang is for Thai food -- glorified Americanized Asian cuisine. But honestly, I haven't ate at P.F. Chang for awhile to pass any snap judgement of the place. But Bai Tong does serve up some good Thai food. I had the Tom Yum with noodle, and while it does hit the roof on spiciness, it was a bit on the sour end. But I did see others enjoying dishes like the Garlic Chicken, Fried Rice, curries, etc. If you are working around Bel-Red area, this is a good alternative to food court, buffet, etc. even though the area doesn't seem to be short of other options anyway (Seoul Hot Pot, Saigon, Malay Satay Hut to name a few).

    (4)

  • Son N.

    This place is consistently good, being fairly priced. The crispy garlic chicken is a must try! This location is nice with lots of parking. Outside of the food being really good, the service we received was very good too. She introduced herself and took our orders and remembered the details that we asked for. The only only challenge which was not the restaurant's fault was the very large family group that sat next to us. They were very loud and had multiple screaming children which was an annoyance to our otherwise awesome dinner. I would definitely recommend this place.

    (4)

  • Chris J.

    I stumbled across Bai Tong about a year ago and I couldn't believe I'd not tried it previously since I live in Crossroads. The food is fantastic and the staff is very friendly. I highly recommend it!

    (5)

  • Avishekh T.

    If I am in a mood for Thai around bellevue/redmond, this is the place that I head to. I tried several other places, but Bai Tong is the only place that I visit frequently.

    (4)

  • Willie Y.

    Three words: Tom YUM soup! Legend has it that its the same pot from Thailand in the 20's and they have been rolling it like a sourdough for almost 100 years. I don't know if that's true but my 9-5 year old all want a huge pot of the soup AND mango and sticky rice. Personally I go for the Broccoli and ginger. The only thing I would say is if you have kids not to go past 9PM on the weekends because the bar gets busy. We have NEVER had any problems but just sayin.

    (5)

  • natalie n.

    I get kind of bored of Thai food easily ... too many bad experiences with service and mediocre takeout. Fortunately, I found Bai Tong, which has a huge menu of creative, spicy flavors and good service. You may step in from a strip mall of suburbia, but the inside is lushly decorated with intricate carvings and loads of pillows inside. There's consistently been a bit of a wait here for dinner when we've come here (even on week nights). Their lunch menu seems limited to the weekdays. Favorites so far have been the duck curry with sweet lychee and the Tofu Rard Prik (deep fried tofu dish).

    (5)

  • R S.

    Fantastic experience and great food. Pad thai was excellent and memorable. Pad See Ew (sP) was tasty and exciting. Wait staff could have been more attentive but overall positive and helpful.

    (4)

  • Dave F.

    This used to be a Coco's and it wasn't exactly a million dollar makeover, but it's been transformed into a Thai restaurant. Bai Tong is family friendly and casual. There are a lot of choices on the menus with pictures---like a Thai version of Denny's. I guess Coco's lives on! The food was average. We had Curry, Phad Thai, Phad Seu and several appetizers for 5 people. I thought the pricing was fair, but there's so many really good Thai choices in Bellevue/Redmond, I was quite surprised to see how busy this place is. Service 4 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Food 2 stars Since I care most about food, I'm not sure I'd go back given the numerous other great Thai restaurants in a 5 mile radius.

    (3)

  • Letha F.

    Oh tragedy! Something horrible has happened to this place. The quality of service has plummeted. My previous dinners here were delightful with good service. But my last two experiences have been awful: Bummer visit #1-- Waited 10 minutes for water, then after 15 more minutes went to the front desk and requested that someone take our order. 5 minutes later someone appeared. We received our food as expected and it was good. However, we had to get up and fetch our own pitcher of water for refills, no one ever checked on us, and we had to request our check (front desk again). We figured it was a fluke and gave the place another try. So... Bummer visit #2-- Waited 15 minutes for water, then after 15 more minutes requested a waiter/waitress. After 10 more minutes sitting and waiting, we left. It's so upsetting because the food is so wonderful! But only if it actually is served.

    (2)

  • Jon P.

    Amazing. I'll be back. Try the crab wontons.

    (4)

  • HeeBee G.

    Had the most pleasant meal today at Bai Tong. The restaurant, is a little more "upscale" than most Thai restaurants and has a really nice vibe...calming and cheery. They have a colorful bar in the middle of the restaurant too. We shared two appetizers: spring rolls (which came out in a mini version with plenty to share) and satee (four skewers of tender chicken, perfectly grilled) The dipping sauces were light and delicately flavored to compliment the appetizers. We also ordered the yellow curry which was perfectly prepared in a rich, creamy sauce. Everything was delicious, fresh, and piping hot. (All the dishes coming out of the kitchen looked yummy too) The service was professional, smooth, and unobtrusive. This is probably my favorite meal so far, having just moved to the area. I would highly recommend Bai Tong for any occasion and for any age group.

    (5)

  • Kahlil B.

    So, before I talk about the food, let me say a little something about how nice this place is. I wasn't expecting it to have such a nice atmosphere. I felt more relaxed just walking in. The staff is polite and the service is friendly. Then the food came and sealed the deal. This wouldn't be a bad place for a date.

    (5)

  • Vivian L.

    I am writing the review after I went there twice. The first time, I had extremely good experience. Group of 3 ordered 4 dishes. All of them taste delicious. I went there again because of that. But the second time was very disappointed. The food quality is bad even the same dishes. Maybe I should go again! The place is fancy decorated. It has a party room as well for big group. Service is good as well. But the price is more expensive than other Thai places.

    (4)

  • Drew C.

    This is an absolutely terrible restaurant. The poor service is only surpassed by the lousy food. We were getting take out on Sunday and they could not even get our order straight or cooked properly. Pick another Thai restaurant, any other!

    (1)

  • Norlie L.

    I love this place!! Great atmosphere and authentic food. Gai Hor Bai Toey-- amazing chicken pieces wrapped in pandan leaf!! A must try. Have tried different dishes over 2 visits and all were delicious :-)) Looking forward to going back!

    (4)

  • Kerri M.

    Really good food and friendly service. If you go for lunch M-F be sure to get there early as the place gets packed during lunch rush!

    (4)

  • T Z.

    Really liked this place. It has a good variety of Thai food, not limited to the standard food you get at every thai restaurant. plus late night happy hour! $2.50 beers and appetizers that as filling as a full meal. Everything we got was very very good. It is a very nice atmosphere and the prices are pretty cheap. Will definitely go back.

    (5)

  • McKinzie M.

    Yum! Great food & friendly staff. Busy at lunch and weekends so make sure you plan accordingly. We call in our order for take out if we are in a hurry.

    (5)

  • Brandon D.

    Several weeks ago, I came here with two friends for a late-ish lunch and I had a pretty good experience. And besides, 10% off the bill for checking in via Yelp was quite awesome. Since the three of us didn't mind sharing entrées, we ordered a Pad See Ew with Chicken, Green Curry with Beef (and of course some rice), and an appetizer plate (it comes with fried wontons, fried spring rolls, and fried fish cakes). Since we all had varying levels of spice/heat tolerance, we got both entrées light on the heat and I asked for spice on the side. I'm glad I did because I really liked the condiment carrier that we were given (maybe it's just me, but I've been to lots of places where they don't just hand you a bottle of chili sauce, sriracha, or a packet of chili flakes); one container had chili sauce, another had dried chilies, one had fish sauce with ginger and scallions, and the last one had soy sauce (if memory serves me correctly). I actually appreciated this and it allowed me to spice my food as needed. Admittedly, I didn't need to use them much since the food was solid on its own merits (just lacking heat at times, but that I can live with for the sake of friends). The green curry was nice in that it included a ton of bamboo shoots and the beef was well-prepared (it wasn't chewy, dry or tough). In addition, it had the right amount of silkiness and chunkiness and I enjoyed it quite a bit. The Pad See Ew was also solid: the veggies were tender yet maintained integrity with the noodles being cooked just right. However, the appetizer plate missed the mark. The wontons and spring rolls were very good, and the sweet/sour sauces complimented them well; on the other hand, the fried fish cakes were, uh, fishy? (I think that's a complimentary as I can be.) I'm fairly certain that cod was used in this preparation and it just didn't meld for me. Gratuitous amounts of ginger along with the processing of the fish caused the cake to have a grainy, crumbly, and yet chewy texture that caused a very weird mouth feel; and the flavors of the fish are distinctly pronounced to the point of being too much at times and bordered on plain fishiness at times. I've had fried fish cakes at other places and I've never recalled it being like this...Still, it was a solid meal. I do wish something would have stood out in a positive way, but I understand that it is difficult (particularly for restaurants with diverse menus like Thai places). Dining in was a pleasant experience as we were seated in a comfortable rounded booth with ample table space (we were seat in a location with quite a bit of white and jade). And there's nothing like being greeted by a gold dragon. I liked the somewhat upscale/formal décor with tinges of traditional intermingled and I liked how there were different ambiences in the restaurant. It did seem like some of the décor was past its prime though, but not enough to knock the vibe of the place. Service was also fairly good with prompt and adequate attention, although I did wish there was a larger period of time between the appetizer plate coming out and the entrées (that might have been for the best though). Our server did forget to apply the 10% discount, but that was easily remedied. All in all, I had a very nice experience here and I'm glad that my friends brought me to this solid Thai restaurant. If I return, I would definitely like to get their chicken wings, or falling short of that, appetizers besides what's on the appetizers plate (and at the absolute minimum, I'll be avoiding the fried fish cakes). Unfortunately, as mentioned previously, nothing stood out in particular, but that's the case for a lot of Thai restaurants so I'm not sure what else I would get. In any case, I'd really like to sit in the same booth as the last time, it was quite comfortable. And I'll be sure to check in again! Can't go wrong with 10% off! ^_^

    (4)

  • Abbe W.

    This is probably one of the fanciest Thai places I've ever been. The decor is quite nice like a pub and not the usual Thai places I was used to. The place is very busy around lunch time. The staff wears traditional Thai clothing, which is cool. Our orders were Panang Beef, Khi Mao Noodles, Veggie Delights and Angel Wings. I was surprised that the Angel wings were not the usual stuffed kind that I'm used to but they were full wings with bones. They were served hot, crispy and very tasty!!! Panang Beef was pretty good. Most places make it a bit too sweet but theirs was pretty tasty. It was very perfect with rice. Khi Mao Noodles was OK, not bad at all but I've had better. Veggie Delights reminds me of a Chinese mixed veggie dish with oyster sauce, nothing too special. My friend ordered the dish since she's not used to too spicy food. Overall, the prices were pretty affordable and the staffs are friendly. If you come around lunch time, expect to wait a bit.

    (4)

  • Chris L.

    My girlfriend and I love eating here. If you're looking for the best quality Thai food around here, this is where you want to be. I ordered the beef pad Thai and it was the most delicious thing I've ever eaten. I highly recommend it. My only complaint is that the service wasn't the best. The server was nice but we were waiting for the check and for the dessert menu for about 10-15 minutes. Overall I give Bai Tong a 4 star because the amazing food made up for the mediocre service.

    (4)

  • Unjeela G.

    It's been a few months maybe more since i've last been here. man what happened.... my phad kee mow had soggy noodles, sparse chicken and veggies ...maybe an off day? on the other hand, my bartender gets five stars. he was really sweet and offered a cocktail on the house, which was better than anything i'd had on that drink menu. as for parking---- beamer drivers beware of ppl like Frank (joel murray in the film, God Bless America).

    (2)

  • Long P.

    My favorite Thai restaurant in the Seattle area. I've been going to Bai Tong since I was a kid (originally in SeaTac, now Tukwila/Southcenter). This is their first location on the Eastside and boy is it gorgeous. Traditional Thai artifacts and statues complement sleek modern decor. This place is always packed but I appreciate the fast and friendly service. You have to get the GAI HOR BAI TOEY appetizer (bite-sized fried chicken pieces wrapped in pandan leaf).

    (5)

  • Merry T.

    My favorite thai food in seattle! Loved all their dishes. Usually order the pandan chicken, the tom yum soup, the garlic chicken. Order everything, and it wont fail you. Great service, and good ambience.....

    (4)

  • Kyla W.

    I enjoyed the food. I ordered the pad Thai and my husband ordered the pad kai mao. Very delicious!

    (4)

  • P D.

    This spacious restaurant in Redmond has good ambience, service is fast and friendly, and food is tasty and reasonably priced. Just be careful with your star rating for spiciness. I love spicy food but their 3 star food was too spicy for me, and it overpowered the flavor of the food.

    (4)

  • Lindsey B.

    I love this place. I have a class every Tuesday evening at Bellevue College, so I come here to get a quick dinner before class. I guess that means you could call me a 'regular'. The service has never been anything but friendly and welcoming. Their happy hour is awesome - chicken satay, pad thai, crab wantons, fresh rolls, etc - all for like $5 or less. I love the Tom Yum soup and they have a yummy prawn salad too. Super busy at lunchtime with the Microsoft crowd, so it can be hard to get a table without waiting, but dinner seems to be easier to get in.

    (5)

  • Matt E.

    Best Thai food available; I've never had a disappointing dish here after many visits. Best item on the menu is the blackened rice pudding - not to be missed!

    (5)

  • Minnie L.

    I came here twice, thinking I should give them one more chance seeing how my roommate recommended this place to me. Seeing the great Yelp! reviews, I was excited to come here and really wanted to like this place. First, I got the sweet and sour chicken. There was actually a good amount of food, but not really worth what I paid for. It was pretty good, and the wait was decent for dinner service (takeout). Then we came again for lunch. We both got chicken pad thai - I thought I'd get a more mainstream Thai dish this time. It was not very good, the noodles were a little soggy and a little bland. We've also had better service. However, the quantity of food is again, adequate, so no complaints there. I think next time I'll go check out other Thai places around this area, but Bai Tong was just not that good for me.

    (2)

  • Tanya J.

    A second trip here and I'm slowly becoming a fan.. My complaint during the first visit was how spicy their food was, even when requesting 0 stars. With a heat scale of 1-3 you could see how a 0 might still be a 2 in the normal world. Trying Bai Tong again, I ordered my meal at 0 and this time I got 0 - SCORE. My husband ordered a 1 and got about a 3-4, but he was able to handle it and enjoyed it still. The food was delicious and I tried a few other dishes friends had ordered and those were also very good. Still, the green paper napkins gotsta go...but a much better food experience for sure :)

    (4)

  • JR S.

    4th time visiting this restaurant, sadly probably my last My first 3 visits were during launch, with coworkers. Tonight I brought the wife and kids for dinner. Previous visits were acceptable: average service, average-to-decent food, decent price for lunch. Tonight: Our details - 2 adults, 4 kids (3 children 1 early teen) Arrived at ~6:15, parked in the first row (with two separate cars) so not too busy. Greeted immediately, asked to wait while they setup a table; this is normal for our family since we are 6. Waited about 5min then walked to our table, we walked past at least 3-4 open tables and/or booths that could have accommodated us, we were seated in a back room with another family with kids. This isn't unusual either, I get trying to keep kid noise down, though many of the other tables in the "main" area had younger and louder kids than ours, but so be it (again use to it). I also understand and respect assigning seats to ensure wait staff coverage, though as the dinner went on neither of these seemed to play a part as to where we were seated. We were seated at two 4 person tables pushed together, again used to this and totally understand due tot he size of our family. (We sat 3 across from 3 leaving 2 seats across from one another at the end [this is detail that will help later in my review]) Service: - Waiter (Ivan) came by after about 5min, asked if we were ready to order. We asked for a few minutes, to which he just walked away saying nothing. - 5 or so minutes go by and he returns asking if we were ready to order, we asked for 4 lemonades for the kids, and a pop for me. He left, returned a few minutes later stating "there is no lemonade right now", and asked for our order; no pop for me or suggestions of other beverages for the kids... -We placed our order - During this time 2 other parties (of 8) were seated around us. Each BTW had a different wait staff helping them... -Waited about ~20min, my pop shows up -Another ~10 mins our appetizers show up -Another ~minute 'parts' of our meals show up When I state show up, I literally mean the waiter dropped the food off at the end of the table (the two open spots mentioned earlier) and walked away. IF this was happy hour I could understand delivering the appetizers with the meal, but it wasn't happy hour and we were with Kids... [of note: the table next to of us 8 "adults" received their entire meal and multiple refreshment refills during this same time period] - Waited another few mins (long enough for my wife and daughter to go to the bathroom, and for me to help server up my and the kids plates) for the waiter to come around; asked for the rice my wife ordered; he walked away again saying nothing. -Rice showed up ~5min later Food: - Every time I've been thi Bai Tong the pop tastes stale, tonight was no exception. - Phad Thai; the taste was low to average, noodles were overcooked and there was almost as much garnish on the plate as there was noodle. Of course there was only 4 prawns (The standard skimp for most restaurants now) - The kids thought the Crab Wontons tasted "different", my wife tried one and said they do taste a little "different" not bad just "off" - The fried Tofu was below average in my opinion, I've had tofu in many cities around the state, many states in the country and probably another 10 countries around the world. That's not to say I know Tofu, since it's not my main food but I have had great tasting Tofu quite a few times, sadly this wasn't one of them. - The fried rice looked good, and my son enjoyed it though he did call out that the vegetables were not cut very small. I hate to agree with him after seeing multiple onions slices that were about the size of my finger (this might be Bai Tong's style though) - The steamed rice (the one we had to asked for) showed up slightly warm, my wife had one scoop. While all of the tables around us were "well" covered by other wait staff, we heard each one of them mention issues with their order. Though at least they had someone to talk with about it... The bill: The waiter didn't bring the check, which I found a little strange. Nor did he pick up the card or return the card and receipt; all done by different people. I was actually very surprised to see an 18% gratuity added to the bill already, most restaurants removed those when the IRS started classifying automatic gratuities as service charges and as such are now considered taxable as regular wages (first charge like this that I've seen in over 7 years, since we had our two youngest). Regardless of that, I am a pay for performance tipper, and in this case I might have left 10% with a note as to why. Instead I went ahead and left the 18% on the bill, paid it and decided to write this review (which I usually don't). I don't plan on returning to or recommend Bai Tong, because of the Service (or lack their of), the below average food, and the forced tip (which was not at all deserved or earned)

    (1)

  • Jaymie F.

    The Crispy Garlic Chicken is delicious, good service and reasonably priced. Only 4 stars because their "sticky rice" was super sticky....like a ball of rice just stuck together. Next time I'll get the Jasmine rice.

    (4)

  • James C.

    *note* I feel like a total fool. I originally posted a review of this place without ever having come here. Thankfully it was positive, it was just about the wrong place. Anyways, i actually have been here now, and yes im positive this time. I came here with my aunt and it was very nice. I had the Kana Moo Krob which is just delicious and i suggest it to anyone who is interested. I also had a bit of the crab fried rice which was also great, and their appetizers were once again top notch. While a smidgen pricy, this is the perfect place to go on a date or when celebrating something.

    (4)

  • Chi D.

    This place is winning me over with their delicious food!! We went back last weekend and went for all vegetarian orders. Pad Thai was decent (not the best I've had, but good enough), the asparagus/mushroom stir fry was yum and the chili veggie fried rice hit the spot for my boyfriend. I think he can eat that for one week straight! :) I like it too, moist and flavorful. Note: their spicy scale is a bit higher than other places though, we ordered 3 stars and the rice was a bit more spicy than the other 3-star I'm used to.

    (4)

  • DivZ G.

    This place unexpectedly turned out to be awesome! This is best thai place around Redmond, WA. It has the typical and proper thai taste to the food, right amount of spices. For dessert, definitely have the Fried Banana icecream..it tastes too yummy...:) I would be def going there often as I loov thaaai and this place does all the justice to the foood! :)

    (4)

  • Kaitlin F.

    This is a very nice looking place. You would never know it from the outside. But then again, when i see this place, i still see the Brown Bear Diner, which, while yummy, did not have the interior decorating skillz that this place has. The decorating is very pretty and modern looking. I went with a friend on a Sunday right at the end of lunch time, so getting seated was no problem. We split a tempura-style veggie plate. It was fine. I got chicken Phad See Ew, which i thought was great. It may be the best phad see ew i have had to date. I asked for it with no spice, and that's what i got, which was nice. My friend, however, ordered the tofu phad thai, which she ordered like 2 stars, and was so hot she could barely eat it. Next time, she'll get 0 or 1. They did offer to replace it, but we didn't mention anything till towards the end of the meal, so she declined. Average prices for a nice Thai place. Will be back to try the crispy garlic chicken.

    (3)

  • Kirstin H.

    I'm heartbroken. This used to be my favorite Thai restaurant in Bellevue, but it seems like the last couple of times I visited them, they've seriously let me down. The quality of their food has decreased for some reason (overcooking meats, under-saucing noodles, soggy and flavorless pineapple rice!), even though they expanded their menu (including the drink menu). I want to like them...I've tried to like them...but the sparks just aren't there anymore. Sadly, I'm breaking up with Bai Tong. :(

    (2)

  • Jen B.

    I went here and got the chicken phad thai, chicken satay, and thai iced tea with coconut milk. PROS: -The flavors of the food were delicious. I always try satay and phad thai for comparisons sake. -The thai tea was pretty solid, and I was happy that I could have it without allergy problems. -The atmosphere is aesthetically pleasing. CONS: -The location itself is inhibitive to make this a regular stop for me. -The service was, at times, very slow although the place was virtually empty. OVERALL: If you are craving some good thai Bai Tong is a top choice.

    (4)

  • T M.

    I have been to Bai Tong at least a dozen times, and in general, the food is pretty good for the eastside. It sure doesn't beat anything you can get in Seattle - I've always felt that way. The restaurant is nice inside. However, after a few disappointing visits I felt it necessary to leave a review. Most visits, the service is slow... as in, you can rarely get your water refilled and you wait 10 minutes after your meal is done to get the bill. Slow service usually doesn't bother me because it gives you more quality time to spend with your dinner companions. On one particular visit, we ordered our food "three stars" and when our food came out, it was WAY spicier than three stars. We tried to just eat it anyway, but it was really. really. spicy. So we mentioned the spiciness to the server and then she said "oh really? I actually ordered you two stars instead of three because we've been getting complaints ALL day about the spice. We must have gotten a really spicy batch of chili peppers." Oh really?? Hmm, it might've been nice if she had informed us of that BEFORE taking our order. It ended up ruining our dinner because our dinner guests just couldn't handle the spice and didn't want to eat anymore. Bai Tong didn't even offer to remake or fix the food. Since the food is normally pretty good, I go back, giving them more chances to impress me, but they always fall short in some way. I just put up with them. Today, on another one of those attempts, the service was just careless and not very attentive. We placed a typical order, and when our food came out, we were asked how everything was right away when it was obvious that we had not tried any of the food yet. Not a big deal but usually you wait until the food has been tried before you ask that, right? Fast forward and the food was again pretty decent, but we had a lot of leftovers and not much rice left, so we asked for the leftovers to be boxed, and a new order of rice to go home with us. We were charged for the extra order of rice. Just to confirm, when our boxed up food was brought back out, we asked if a new order of rice was added and were told yes. So we get home, and to our surprise, there WASN'T a whole new order of rice in there!! It was whatever was leftover with our food plus maybe an extra small scoop. I'm sorry but I'm asian and most asian restaurants don't even charge extra for rice with your meal, let alone have you pay for it and charge you extra if you want more. Bai Tong charged us extra and ripped us off by not giving it to us!! I feel especially jilted because we left a generous 25% gratuity. I'd now think twice before giving this restaurant another chance. I've given them too many and it's probably not worth it.

    (3)

  • Peter K.

    good pad see uu :)

    (4)

  • V V.

    I have always had great food and superb service from here.The girls are cute and always attentive.They have got the spice level wrong few times and portion size is also not very huge for the noodles but this is an upscale Thai ,not the neighborhood takeout place.I love the phad khee mao,yello curry friedrice and pineapple prawns curry.The decor and ambiance are awesome too!

    (5)

  • Ratish K.

    one of the best Thai restaurants in town!. Loved their starters and Fish main dishes :)

    (4)

  • Donna S.

    Very nice place with fancy asian style. It was busy but we didn't have to wait long. The price is reasonable and food was really tasty!!! Pa-Nang Curry is very good and actually their RED/YELLOW/GREEN are all good as well. Highly recommended =)

    (5)

  • Ane P.

    I've dined with my family at Bai Tong's airport (and more recently Southcenter) for years. When this new location opened, we were beyond pleased. The decor is gorgeous--it's hard to believe that it was the Black Bear Restaurant prior...nothing looks the same. There is beautiful artwork, as well as tasteful paintings and an overall sultry vibe. The food as usual, is absolutely delicious. I can't say there's been a single thing that I've disliked here. The private room is perfect for parties, and the staff is friendly and well-dressed. We find ourselves here several times a month...it is a place we will continue to visit again and again.

    (5)

  • Marie B.

    I love this place for weeknight dates. The atmosphere is what really does it for me. The decór is great, music is usually soothing and relaxing and service has been nothing short of outstanding each time we come here. Go during happy hour for a $3 sampler plate. Fantastic!!!

    (4)

  • K B.

    So I finally decided to come back and give this place another shot, but maybe I picked the wrong day. We were greeted okay and placed into a typical 2-top. Our server was not very pleasant and rolled her eyes at us and look annoyed when we were ordering. I asked for a "pork ----------" and asked for the spicy I said 3 then she got annoyed and raised her voice a bit asking what kind of meat I want. Then I requested no certain item in the food because it is usually included and she gave a smirk and said we don't have that in our food. All the other Thai restaurants I have been include it, but it was pretty rude to be smirked at. When last time the server at least nicely said okay we can take that out. We also asked for the dessert menu again before she left to put in our order. My food came back and the person who gave us out food said "chicken -------", I ordered pork... last time I came here I ordered chicken and they gave us beef. We didn't want to make a fuss about it so we didn't really say anything. We gave it 3 spicy foods because we were ordering hot soup, the soup was delicious, though the soup portion wasn't very much I should have ordered a 5 star, it had no spicy taste whatsoever and the food portion was smaller compared to last time. The server checked back with us once and until we were about to leave the dessert menu shows up and only receiving after the third time asked made me not want to stay any longer.

    (2)

  • John V.

    One of my favorite places for Thai. I generally get the Chicken fried rice very hot. It is great. I also have like their curry dishes. Staff is fast. If you are going for lunch, get there before 11.30a or it will be packed.

    (4)

  • Franklin H.

    First time I ate here - which was during the M$ lunch rush, so it was extremely busy. The entire restaurant was filled with people, my party had to sign up for a waiting list - so we thought it had to be good for the wait, and how loud and busy the place is. We were quickly seated in about three minutes which was to our surprise (we were thinking about five minutes). We were served soup during as our appetizer which was good soup. The broth was clear, light, fragrant, with bits of vegetables. It was not heavily loaded with starch or oils. I ordered Khi Mao Noodles with shrimp, which was also tasty, soft noodles - and fresh crispy vegetables. Probably a bit too much oil for my taste, I'll probably try the Phad Thai next time I'm in. A good experience, and good food, at a good price. I would recommend stopping by this place.

    (4)

  • Ashley D.

    This place was really disappointing since the food was so underwhelming. I had heard that it was overpriced and the food wasn't very good, but since there were so many good reviews on Yelp and I was looking for a place nearby I decided I might as well try it out. Sadly, I really should have trusted what I had heard from friends. The chicken satay was completely flavorless without the peanut sauce. Good chicken satay is spiced so well that you can eat and enjoy it without the peanut sauce, which makes it one of my favorite dishes. However, this satay was extremely lacking in flavor. The peanut sauce wasn't bad, though it definitely wasn't anything I would rave about: it definitely needed to be seasoned better. The crispy garlic chicken also was rather lacking in flavor. It mostly tasted like sweet deep fried chicken as there was very little garlic flavor; it really needed some more intricate seasoning since it was so bland. Finally, the yellow curry was probably the best thing I tried here, but it also could use some more seasoning to pull out the flavor. While this place doesn't do a terrible job with spiciness, they don't do a good job seasoning their food and instead end up with somewhat spicy but rather bland food. They also seemed to be pretty expensive for the amount of food you get. Not to mention, you have to pay for rice even for dishes that typically come with rice. When I ordered the yellow curry they asked if I also wanted rice, which seemed really strange; I've never seen someone eat curry without rice. Then when we paid I realized the reason they asked was because they charge extra if you order rice. This is absolutely ridiculous since the majority of places give rice for free, especially for dishes that are typically eaten with rice. In addition, their service was pretty slow and their bar had very limited seating, which was unfortunate since there was a long wait time to get a table. The only upside to this place is that the booths are really comfortable and the ambience is pretty nice. Overall though, the original Bai Tong by Southcenter is a billion times better. While I wouldn't say this place is terrible, there are a ton of other restaurants that are cheaper with much better Thai food.

    (2)

  • Peter T.

    Awesome as always!! Been here quite a few times for lunch. Had a hankering for some fresh spring rolls and theirs are the best around. The shredded papaya salad, spice level 5, is a one of a kind treat that is hard to find here in the PNW. Reminds me of Asia and Hawaii.

    (4)

  • Jermey E.

    It's pronounced "poo-ket" tea and not "fu*k it" tea. I got a good laugh out of the waitress but it is definitely an amazing drink! Tonight was the second time I have eaten here. Although it takes awhile to get seated because of how busy it is. It is worth the wait! The mixed veggie deluxe is so fresh and wonderful with rice. The drinks are absolutely amazing and the staff is very friendly and attentive. But the one thing that blew me away was their version of penange curry. Amazingly fresh veggies, and perfect mixture of creamy coconut milky sweetness and the spiciness! It is just magic to my mouth parts! Bai Tong has now taken 1st place for Thai places! Well priced, amazing food, dericious drinks and amazing service!

    (5)

  • Mike R.

    Excellent restaurant....one of the better Thai places on the Eastside. Has a bit of an upscale look on the inside, with moderate prices of about $9-18 per entree. Huge menu selection. I highly recommend the crab fried rice as well. Place can get very busy at times, and I don't think they take reservations, but it's worth the wait in my opinion.

    (5)

  • Monica A.

    Decent Thai food and nice atmosphere. Really enjoyed the variety and the price is reasonable. I prefer a thicker noodle than the ones they use, but overall tasty food. The Tom Yum soup was too fishy for me, but some might prefer it that way. Give it a try!

    (4)

  • Clarisse R.

    We went for lunch on Presidents Day late lunch about 2 to 3 in the afternoon. The Monday drink special with lemon and tiny ginger slivers floating on top tasted real good and helped my bf's sore throat. The dark mahogany and white contrast decor with imported Thai embellishments made the atmosphere cozy and elegant. The bartender was friendly,attentive, very helpful and knowledgeable, and the location of the bar in the middle of the restaurant next to our booth made him easily accessible to us.The professionally appearanced staff was dressed in black with the hostesses in Thai accented attire. The service was really good and felt good being doted on. Even during the shift/break relief changes, i witnessed that the different areas communicated well with each other, executed it quickly and smoothly and didn't leave us hanging. The presentation, taste, and texture of the Crispy Garlic Chicken and Pad Thai were superdy duperty good. I was happily chowing on my noodles and didn't even get to the Crispy Garlic Chicken until i was 15 minutes in. It came highly recommended but i guess i thought it was gonna be the typical coated breaded chicken dish so i procrastinated. But i was wrong. It was soooo good. They garnish it with fried basil leaf. I had never had that before and it was a pleasant new culinary experience. It was crisp and reminded me of roasted seaweed sheets. I ordered one star on the noodles cause i like mine spicy without much heat. I actually needed at least 2 stars. The chicken was ordered two stars and should have been increased to 3 stars. They have a spiciness guide in the front. I would highly recommend this place for fantastic Thai food and drinks. The prices were reasonable too. We got there by bus from Redmond via the B-Line on 152nd or 221 gets you across the street on 148th.

    (5)

  • Caroline K.

    Some friends took me here to lunch while I was visiting Seattle. I wasn't expecting much, but when we got there, the place was packed! We had to wait about 15 minutes before we got seated. The place is large and nicely decorated with comfortable seating. We got the Crispy Garlic Chicken, Kana Moo Krob, and Pad Thai w/ Tofu. The Kana Moo Krob was okay - I was hoping the pork would have been crispier. However, we all agreed that the Crispy Garlic Chicken was the best. It was super crisp with a sweet sauce. So delicious! I'm going to see if I can find something close to it here in LA. The Pad Thai was also good. It was a lighter color, so I was afraid it'd be flavorless, but it was the opposite. Their Thai Iced Coffee was super strong and dark, so I had to request more milk for it. Also, we found a hair in our food, so they comped one dish for us, which was nice. Our server was a very sweet and nice woman. Great place to dine!

    (4)

  • Ben F.

    Great place, Thai is good. I usually just stick with phad thai chicken and this place does it great! Not too sweet and not too spicy, just right!

    (5)

  • Girja P.

    Default lunch place for Thai for our office folks. We've loved everything we have had there and have never been disappointed.

    (5)

  • Kevin S.

    My fiancé and I love Thai food, we have eaten at every Thai restaurant back home (San Luis County, CA) and recently tried Bai Tong. WOW, easily some of the best Thai food Ive ever had, very authentic and flavorful. Very nice wait staff, beautiful atmosphere that feels very welcoming and stylish, and a full bar! I will be going back and recommending this place to all my friends and colleges.

    (5)

  • Trisha B.

    My office is near this restaurant, I had some visitors from out of town come to visit and took them here for lunch. The place is very busy which is always a good sign. The food was wonderful, spicy and full of flavor. I ate every last morsel, the Thai Iced Tea was the BEST I have had. I want to take my hubby here for date night for sure.

    (4)

  • Shert J.

    Dinner tonite with a pal... YUM! Had their CUCUMBER SALAD and the Sizzling Garlic Chicken.. both to DIE FOR! The Pad See Ew with shrimp was outstanding too. Service was great, atmosphere great, LOVE the food!

    (5)

  • Mariela C.

    My client at Avidian chose this location for our meeting. I am glad she did. Wonderful and friendly staff. The food was excellent - best Thia on the West Coast for sure. Make sure to try the new Lychee Martini shot...fabulous! If you ask Lancer nicely he may give you a taste on the house.

    (4)

  • Dan D.

    Finishing my first experience (lunch to go) as i type this review, and felt compelled to as its been good and bad as i ordered a go-to lunch item the Red Curry with Prawns. First the good, atmosphere seemed nice and definitely earmarked as place id take a date for nice Thai dinner experience upon walking in. While waiting for my to-go order, i was offered some ice water, which was nice as i read newspaper/mag reviews on the wall regarding the restaurant's history in the Seattle area. Upon digging in, flavor and heat (3 out of 5 stars) were solid and def above par for normal Thai. Now the bad, many Thai and Asian restaurants are notorious for skimping on the Prawns and Bai Tong unfortunately doesnt buck the trend. I got a total of 4 prawns even with a $2.00 upcharge ($12+total) for the Prawns selection, 1 slice of green pepper, and a flood of bamboo shoots. So, things ended pretty disappointing for a first visit. Usually i like to save complete judgement on new restaurants after 2-3 visits trying various options if the first visit is completely terrible, but it might be awhile before i drop another $12 chancing the possibility of hoping i get a filing lunch, and opt for the numerous Asian options nearby...

    (2)

  • Jolly P.

    One of the best Thai place around this area. Although you will have to wait for a long time, but the food is worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Diane L.

    Surrounded by the classy Mandarin Buffet, some bar and grill and a rite aid, you'd believe that this is some subpar thai joint. Then we walked in and the decor is wonderfully serene. Friendly greetings welcomed us and we got seated at a comfortable booth. The menu is pretty standard and an order of fried eggrolls to start. Not as crispy as I like but they are a decent starter. I ordered the duck curry and my friend orders a soup. Both are solid. Nothing is standout but overall a pleasant experience. If you're in the Redmond area, probably one of the better restaurants around.

    (3)

  • Jen L.

    It was a Thursday just after noon. I arrived with two others for lunch. The place sounded busy and had lots of people waiting in the lobby. The hostess informed me that the wait would be 15 minutes; we got a seat closer to 10 minutes. After being seated, we were ready to order after two minutes as we used the time in the lobby to look over the menu. All our menus were closed, and it took 5 minutes for someone to walk over. He walked over placed three small bowls of what looks like soup and walked away without saying a word. He comes back in about 3 minutes with a pitcher of water and filled our glasses and walked away, again, without a word. I am still wondering if he can speak. He also made no eye contact. After another odd moment of waiting, we find out that the silent guy wasn't our waiter. Our waiter came to the table--and spoke to us. He didn't introduce himself though; He just wanted our orders. Although he seemed friendly when I asked him questions about the menu items, it was not the service I expected from this restaurant, judging by the decor and the fact they had 4 hostesses (in dresses) in the front. Our orders consisted of three orders of Pad Sei-Iew with chicken, beef, and pork, and an extra order of the Hor Mok, which was described as "[r]arely found in Thai restaurants here because of the preparation required, this exquisitely rich dish features steam blended salmon and red curry in a banana leaf" and sound really good, as I am a salmon fan. I asked the waiter about their "Thai Ice-cream Tea" because it sounded interesting to me. He explained how it was made and that it is the best in comparison to the other flavored teas that was on the menu. I was interested, so I ordered it. We sat around discussing how ridiculously large and heavy the spoon that came with the tiny soup bowl was as we waited for 25 minutes for any of our food to arrive. The Hor Mok was disappointing; it was pretty much broken up steamed salmon in a banana leaf that was folded and stapled to create a bowl. I tasted no curry either. An hour passed (now 12:58pm) and my drink had yet to make its way to the table, and yet all but two of the empty plates/bowls were all annoyingly still crammed in front of me on the table--including the soup bowls from an hour ago. The two missing empty dishes were removed when the waiter came by to check on us that one time after we received our dishes. As we waited for the check, no wait...I mean, waited to tell the waiter to bring the check, I noticed our waiter was tending the bar, and having small talk with all of the customers at the bar. When he arrived at our table, I canceled my drink order informing him that it was because it was because I was ready to leave and it has yet to arrive. He tried to reassure me that it was because the kitchen was really busy that time of day and that he could definitely make it for me to go. I refused politely though still unhappy because I had wanted to try it but now do not feel like waiting any longer for it. He brings the check by and tells me that he owes me a drink and that I should stop by during happy hour and he'll make a specialty drink for me. A nice gesture but if the kitchen can forget my drink within 1 hour, and he could forget my conversation about the drink in 1 hour, I do not have much faith in him remembering that he owes a first-time customer a drink in the future. With all that said, I am a believer in second chances, and so, if I do come back, we shall see how well his memory serves him.

    (2)

  • Jessica E.

    Honey garlic chicken is my favorite!!!

    (4)

  • Dagny T.

    Overpriced. Careless server. Mediocre food. So I ordered coconut juice, and asked for light ice. There comes my coconut juice, after a LONG wait with lots of ice on top. When asked, he says, yeah all of them have light ice. I swear he couldn't tell the difference, just evaded my question. And that juice could be called a sugary concoction at best. No refills of water in the meal, LONG wait to get our check. Terrible service, and more than that, terrible attitude! I'm not going there again.

    (2)

  • Shanshan C.

    like this Thai, ordered duck and wrapped chicken. Like it a lot!

    (4)

  • Chris T.

    Excellent food and service. Traditional dishes prepared to perfection. Reservations needed, justifiably very busy in the evening. I was alone and quickly seated at the bar. Tatty looking parking lot with lots of parking, just not close to the restaurant. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Cookie M.

    Yum soon sen was deliciously authentic, spot on; however, the crispy garlic chicken was over-battered and greasy. Reminded me of bad Chinese where you bite into the piece of chicken and it's mostly batter. Try the crispy garlic chicken at Buddha Ruksa in West Seattle as it's 100 times tastier (& healthier). Papaya salad was subpar. The papaya was a perfect crunch, but the dish overall lacked flavor - it was bland. The wontons were gigantic, pretty to look at, but pure deep fried wrapper as the pork portion was tiny. Service was okay until I asked for change to tip (2 tens for a twenty) and was told by the older gentlemen "no, I can't do everything." Perhaps he was stressed as lunch is busy, but it doesn't excuse the rude comment......Needless to say, I won't be back as there are plenty of other Thai hits where service is exceptional as well as the food.

    (2)

  • Dennis D.

    Clean and new. Fried wontons are quite crispy! And I don't mean crunchy, I mean CRISPY! I think they use spring-roll wontons for the wraps. Mmmm And they're not stingy like those places that give 4 to 6 wontons. I think I got a good dozen in my order. Mmmm Cashew Nut (3-star) is tasty and is EXACTLY what you can expect from a 3/5 spicy range..... the only problem is that Bai Tong's spicy range tops out at 3. So this 'spicy' should actually be HOT! Really, I've had Cheeto hotter than this. It's also disappointing because their dinner entrees don't come with rice. You have to order a side for extra if rice if you want any.

    (3)

  • Stacy M.

    I normally always go to the thai restaurant by my house but tonight my husband wanted to try a different thai restaurant so we came here. I am very glad we did! This restaurant was amazing. It was our waitress' 1st day and she did a fantastic job. The food was delicious and the restaurant is roomy, you dont feel crammed against other tables, and the decor is classy. I definately recommend this place. Great food, great environment, great service!

    (5)

  • Stephanie J.

    When I first walked in, I was overwhelmed with this up-to-date decors of this place. It's chic, elegant but the menu doesn't break a bank! Ranging from 8-16 dollars entrees, this place is very affordable for a nice fancy lunch or dinner with friends/family/dates! The food is were very authentic as well. Portion were about right. Probably a buck or so more compares to other thai restaurant, but it well worth it for the nice atmosphere. The medium spicy we ordered had a really nice kicked to it. The only major down fall is that both the stir fried entree (Number 30 I believed) and the yellow curry had pretty much the same ingredient which were odd. Nonetheless delicious! They had great happy hours menu too! Which make it even better. =) Anyway, this place was awesome. Did I mention attentive staffs?

    (5)

  • Tyler S.

    I have had a very enjoyable experience every visit. The staff are pleasant and the food delicious.

    (5)

  • Kevy W.

    When you walk in to the restaurant, you will be greeted at the "check-in" desk that looks like a cheaper version of a W hotel. It totally screams SNOBS, but whatever. I was told that the wait for 3 people was approximately 25 minutes (at 7:30pm on a Friday night). The buzzer, however, went off after waiting for 5 minutes and we were seated shortly thereafter. I love the interior of the restaurant. I think it is a blend of a hip and traditional Thai decors. Thumbs up for that. I ordered the tom yum soup with tofu and a tofu fried rice as an entree. Both with 4/5 spiciness. The soup had quite a strong flavor to it- probably from the fish sauce. If you are not a big fan of seafood, you may want to avoid it. The soup comes in a huge bowl, and probably enough to share with another person, just fyi. The fried rice is decent. Both were spicy, so order 2 or 3/5 if you are not keen on spicy foods. Price is expensive for a casual Thai in Redmond. I'd get better values at other Thai places nearby. I guess you are paying for the decors. I'd return, albeit infrequently.

    (3)

  • Doug T.

    it's very good very high service and priced accordingly

    (3)

  • Lynette W.

    Had lunch with Chandler here last week. I got the chicken phad thai and he got the crispy garlic chicken. It came with soup and jasmine rice. It was very tasty in general, but the soup was a little bland. The crispy garlic chicken is definitely crispy, some people might not enjoy it and I would have liked a few more peanuts in my phad thai. Service was good and extremely fast. The atmosphere is quite enjoyable, the interior is well done. In fact, it seemed a little upscale to have paper napkins, but that didn't really taint my experience much. Water was pretty good too. I am excited to return and try some more, maybe hit up happy hour.

    (4)

  • Kevin J.

    Great food and really good service. The restaurant's atmosphere is well done.

    (4)

  • Feng L.

    This is one of the best Thai restaurant I visited and I have been a lot of them across Asia and North America, Thailand included. You need to know what to order as there are two many choices. Think about what flavor and texture you prefer as this varies between people. We ordered Moo Dade Deaw and Gai Hor Bai Toey for appetizer. We ordered Roasted Duck Curry and Hor Mok for entrees. Very happy with what we ordered. The food is definitely 5. Waiting time is a bit long, but it is expected for good food like this. Staff is very friendly and decor is decent. The drink options is good enough for me (I only drink local draft beers).

    (5)

  • Alice C.

    I am changing my original review.. I don't understand what is the hype about this restaurant. This is americanized thai food - heavy handed flavoring. Too much saltiness, sourness, and sweetness. I usually get "thai style" which is code word for making the dishes authentic. It still doesn't help. Their "thai style" dishes are more salty/sweet/sour than non-thai style at other thai restaurants. I just don't get it. Perhaps it's the decor? Perhaps it is the location? Perhaps it has lounge-like atmosphere at the bar? Or perhaps it is open until late at night for those Microsoft employees. As I am typing this, at around 9:30pm at night, hubby is getting to-go at this two star restaurant since it is the only thai restaurant open this late on a weekday. Oh well.

    (2)

  • Rohit T.

    It's amazing how upscale the atmosphere seems for how affordable the menu is. It's very clean and the service is amazing. The staff is extremely courteous and aim to accommodate for any needs. When I went in, it took a while to get our table so I'd suggest calling beforehand. However, they also do take-out which is also very fast. The food is very good (Thai Ginger in RTC may be the only thing better) and you get quite a lot for what you pay for. Some of my favorites are the veg pad kee mao and the green curry. I had the fried rice once which I wasn't a fan of (too many vegetables and not enough rice at all).

    (4)

  • Kristen S.

    The food is definitely a 5/5, high quality, well spiced and fresh. Lunchtime is bustling with Microsoft folks, so call ahead unless you want to wait. I got the Woon Sen Pad Thai (pad Thai made with glass noodles instead of rice noodles), and was really happy with my choice. The noodles were chewy and the portion was perfect for lunch. Took off a star for slow service.

    (4)

  • Mariel Z.

    Yummy! I had never had Thai food before Bai Tong, but I was impressed! They have good drink specials and the chicken satay is amazing! A tad spendy, but an awesome place for date night!

    (4)

  • Rowena T.

    Superb Thai restaurant! I don't go out and eat Thai much because I basically eat the same things at home. But my friends and I were starving and wanted some home cooking. The decor is lovely. I absolutely love that the staff wears traditional Thai clothing and are very polite. The mini bar has a pretty big selection also. Our faves: Papaya salad Tom yum Eggplant salad

    (4)

  • Sarah R.

    After reading all the stellar reviews, I was pretty stoked to try this place. Perhaps my expectations were too high? My pad kee mao noodles were so nasty. They had this disturbing smell that reminded me of my dog's breath after he gets finished munching on some "kitty roca." However, I was there for dinner with a newer friend and really didn't want to seem like a spazz.. so I just doused it in chili paste and tried to continue eating. Apparently, my face is more expressive than I had hoped because she could tell something was up. I confessed, the dish smelled funky. She picked it up and took a whiff, yep.. stinky. She flagged down our server and I let her know that the noodles had an, "off" odor. She said perhaps it was the fish sauce. Fish sauce in pad kee mao!? I am used to it being a regular ingrediant in a lot of Thai dishes but normally I know what those dishes are. I have never (to my knowledge) had it in pad kee mao. Not to mention, I am sure the fish sauce added - But there was something else very wrong about the noodles. Anyway, our server was polite and offered to make them without fish sauce or get me something else. I decided to get the fresh spring rolls with tofu to be safe. But to be completely honest, my appetite was gone.

    (2)

  • Tracy I.

    This place is super cute and the food is good, but I feel like every time I eat here my stomach gets really upset.

    (3)

  • Hiro M.

    So far the best Thai restaurant in the area. They have a nice ambiance and their food is amazing. I'd definitely recommend their crispy chicken and flat noodles. So, if you're looking for some wonderful Thai food, check this place out. Just remember, you have to get their food spicy...it makes it oh so much better!

    (5)

  • Sakshi T.

    Great food! We had veg fresh rolls, veg fried rice and pad ke Mao. Fresh veg rolls very yummy with tasty peanut sauce. We ordered 5 on 5 spice level. Loved it! Spicy!

    (5)

  • Ti N.

    This is definitely one of my favorite Thai restaurants in the Seattle area. The atmosphere is very classy and contemporary with beautiful hostesses and waitresses always ready to serve you. The food is beyond exceptional. I am very picky with Thai food, but I love their food because I can taste all of the different, complex spices and ingredients that they mix into each dish to make it unique. My favorite dishes are the Duck Curry, Hor Mok, and Pineapple Curry Fried Rice. They just have SO MUCH FLAVOR and just bursts in your mouth with verve!! My favorite drink at the bar is the Hypnotized in Chiang Mai. Sometimes when I had a hard day at work, I will go sit at the bar and have a drink or two, and the drinks are delicious and very authentic. They have a number of authentic, Thai cocktails there. I give this place 5 stars because it is my go-to Thai restaurant!!! Oh yeah, forgot to mention the place is beautiful! It's very modernistic Thai and the only word I can think to describe the atmosphere right now is "CHILL." Sometimes I wish I could hire their cook to live with me :)

    (5)

  • Rajasa S.

    crowded on the weekends.. at least 20-40 minute wait

    (4)

  • Phuong M.

    I decided to order takeout for lunch one day because I have heard good ratings from coworkers. I tried the chicken and tofu pad thai. They charge $1 for extra meat/tofu. Overall the pad thai cost about $10 which was pretty decent. The pad thai was very flavorful and it was one of the better ones I have tried. I would recommend this dish for those who love pad thai. They go on a 3 star rating, I got the 2 star but felt it wasn't as spicy. So if you love spicy food, make sure you tell them you want it really spicy.

    (4)

  • William N.

    In recent months, we noticed Bai Tong in Redmond and were impressed with the exterior of the Thai restaurant. Brief research revealed the background and origin of the remarkable restaurant. Apparently, the first Bai Tong (near Sea-Tac) was established to provide authentic, quality Thai cuisine primarily for the crews of Thai Airlines. Our visit proved to be a hit for us. Assistant manager, Lancer Supasatit, gave us special attention and excellent recommendations for choices from an extensive and authentic Thai menu. The food was delicious and on par or better than the best Thai food we have enjoyed in the USA (metropolitan Seattle, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas, NYC). We have returned frequently since then. Lancer soon introduced us to Mary Davis, Bai Tong-Redmond GM, who proved to be also a fine credit to the terrific restaurant. With helpful suggestions from Lancer and Mary, we have enjoyed a good selection of fine Thai dishes (e.g. Pad Prik King, Crispy Garlic Chicken, Fresh Rolls, Tom Yum Moo Sub Nan Kon, Pa Nang Curry, Thai desserts, etc., etc.) The wine selection is also excellent. In summary, Bai Tong easily earns a Five Star rating (cuisine, service, authenticity, ambience, customer relations). Every visit is a memorable experience. Prices are reasonable. Reservations are a very good idea. Big crowds in the large waiting area are common. Reservations are well handled and by-pass worthwhile but long waits. Reception at Bai Tong is the introduction to a professional and first-class dining experience. Enjoy! Bill & Karen N

    (5)

  • Charisma Y.

    Great place to have lunch and dinner on the Eastside. It's usually busy, which makes sense. You automatically feel welcomed by their bright foyer and pleasant hostesses. Definitely order the spring rolls for appetizers, pad thai, and yellow curry fried rice. I would order a star up because their dishes don't seem as spicy as most thai places.. they also don't seem as fatty.

    (4)

  • Dawn A.

    This is our new favorite Thai place and, yes, it is worth the trek from Seattle to Redmond to eat here. Having been to Thailand last summer, we've been in search of more authentic flavors, and we found them here. Everything here that we've tried has been outstanding, and we've enjoyed ordering as a larger group and eating family style because it's hard to pick just one dish. The prices are fair for the quality of the food, the service friendly, and the decor/atmosphere upscale and chic. We are quickly becoming frequent customers!

    (5)

  • Olivia C.

    My favorite Thai place in Bellevue. Ambiance: Nice nice nice! The whole restaurant is well decorated and designed. It's got a classy feel but not the kind where you have to wear a ball gown. The overall color tone is earthy. Food: definitely better than most of the Thai food I've ever eaten (besides Thai Town in LA). Fresh, clean and tasty. One thing tho, I'm a fan of spicy food, for some reason, Bai Tong's food is just not that spicy. They are on a 1,2,3 spicy system. I would order a 3, but I cannot feel the spice at all. I always just ask for condiments on the side to add more kick to the dish. Beside the usual Thai affairs (Pad Thai or Pad-see-ew, etc), my favorite dish is their Rainbow Trout Panang. They fry the whole trout and it is accompanied by panang curry. I'm drooling just thinking about the dish. a must try! Service: Nice and friendly. Quick, prompt and efficient. Overall, a must try for Thai food lover.

    (4)

  • Georgie M.

    We went here for a late lunch / early dinner on a a Saturday evening tired and hungry after a full day of hiking. We ate to our hearts content and at the end of it there was the feeling that we ate well, in good ambiance, with friendly service and at a great value for money. I was not eating any meat and they had a lot of options for vegetarians. The table ordered the garlic crispy chicken, pork panang curry, beef pad see eew, and tofu pad kee maw. The spicy level at the place is moderate with the order we ordered at level 4 spiciness not being too hot. The food overall had a lot of flavor. They also have a bunch of shrimp and fish options. The service at the place was friendly, not intrusive but really efficient. We had an issue with the bill at the end as there was some confusion between the happy hour and regular menu price and the server promptly resolved the error. The ambiance of the place is intimate and the place is not noisy at all. The place is great for a casual date night or dinner with friends or family. They have a full bar with cocktail, beer and wine options. By 5 PM the place was full with diners so if you are making plans for a weekend dinner then I would recommend making reservations. Overall if in Redmond and craving Thai, I would recommend going here.

    (4)

  • Peter T.

    First off, let me say that Thai food is a lot like sushi in that it is a very personal and subjective thing. I have been to sushi restaurants that friends and family have absolutely raved about and been underwhelmed and I've recommended sushi restaurants that I like to others and they have similarly walked away unsatisfied. People just have different expectations when it comes to these types of establishments and few people agree. So, with this in mind, I am afraid I was underwhelmed by Bai Tong. We were greeted at the door by a stunningly gorgeous hostess, and the restaurant itself is very modern and dare I say, trendy. We were seated quickly, and our server was excellent, very attentive and appearing at just the right times. The food, unfortunately, is where the brakes were applied. We started with the tod mun pla (thai fish cakes) with cucumber sweet chili sauce. I actually liked these, the wife found them overcooked and excessively oily. For our entrees, the wife had green papaya salad with shrimp and I had phad thai with tofu. The green papaya salad was quite good, though could have used a touch more lime, and sadly the tomatoes were a little mealy and mushy. The phad thai was a little too sweet and tasted a little bit too much of ketchup for me. But again, I prefer my noodles a little more on the savory/salty side and the Bai Tong recipe is clearly more towards the sweet and sticky end of the spectrum. I also prefer my bean sprouts thrown in with the noodles in the final moments of cooking, and, finally, I asked for three stars (hot) and it was barely spicy at all. I will say that the portions are very large if that's a consideration for you. Unfortunately, we will not be returning to Bai Tong but it's not due to anything other than this is just not the style of Thai cooking that we prefer. Others love it, and that's great. Unfortunately for us ever since Tawada Thai in the Wintergarden closed we don't have a go-to Thai restaurant on the Eastside any longer, so our search continues....

    (2)

  • Patrick L.

    Its the inside that counts(sounds familiar?). 2 tiny signboard and old building does not justify the food they serve. Very upscale. Did not charge for extra rice.Chili Paste Fried Rice was very good, flavorful and spicy. Even the Panang Curry was more flavorful than the last place we went. Definately will return more more tasting!

    (4)

  • Steffen W.

    Green Curry is delicious. It was so good the first time I had to have it this time again. Last time I ordered it a 3 on a scale of 1-5 for spicy. This time I ordered a 2.

    (4)

  • Curtis C.

    This place is a decent Thai joint in Redmond. The atmosphere was definitely not what i expected. It seems like a high class restaurant in Redmond. I love how everyone is dressed up in the traditional Thai garb. The Thai dish i got was the green curry. This was on point and very good. The curry was dead on and the spices perfect. The only negative was the sparse service that was there. The service was good at getting your order but dont expect anything after that. Not a big complaint overall.

    (4)

  • Angelo Q.

    Tried the beef Pad Khi Mao and chicken Pad Thai. Both pretty good, the Pad Thai wasn't too sweet like some other places...

    (4)

  • Stacy Y.

    Awesome atmosphere, great space between each table, nice and open waiting area at the front. So my boyfriend and I came here for lunch for the first time, and we got sat in the bar area. The service was pretty fast and attentive. We ordered chicken satay for appetizer, and we each had chicken pad thai and duck curry. We didn't wait for long when we were served with the satay. They were nicely grilled and easy to get off from the skewers, and came with a plateful of peanut sauce. My boyfriend had the chicken pad thai, and asked for 4 stars. He said it was too tangy and not as spicy as he had hoped, or barely one star. My duck curry was decent sized with plenty of boneless duck in small pieces, and it came with bell pepper, tomatoes, and lychee. My biggest complain probably would also be the spicy level when I asked for the highest level they offer, but it was barely one star too. I used all the chili sauce, jalapenos and chili powder to upgrade the spice. The duck itself was pretty tender but a bit salty. I'm not a fan of the tomatoes in the curry, I should have asked for pineapple instead. I will go back, and try their happy hour. Menu prices are pretty moderate, not as expensive as I thought with the decor. Lunch specials go from $7.95 to under $10. But if I remember correctly, the menu says lunch comes with daily soup, but we were never given any, and we forgot to ask for it.

    (4)

  • mandar j.

    This one has pretty much everything i look for in restauant .. The menu is great and most of the dishes taste great .. (i eat chicken only() The service pretty good , seating n ambience is also nice .. The coconut water they serve is really amazing ... i might be regular here considering how close it is ..

    (5)

  • Nick W.

    I had driven by Bai Tong a number of times and never really noticed it, until I was taken there for a lunch event. What a surprise! Ignore the exterior (and the fact that it's right by a Safeway) and walk through the doors....you will be pleasantly surprised! The restaurant looks fantastic on the inside - very modern and inviting. It's the kind of upscale restaurant look that i would expect to see in Bellevue downtown. The entrance is almost hotel-esque with it's lobby/reception and a lot of the tables have cool lighting behind them that transitions from one color to another. It's a nice touch ;) The bar area is also nice and always has people sitting around it eating + drinking (which is good, since there is nothing worse than seeing an empty bar!) All of the employees are professional and attentive....and most importantly, the menu is varied and the food is excellent. I've tried a number of dishes (Duck curry, Sweet & Sour, Cashew Chicken, Thai Fish cakes, Spring rolls) and they have all been very good...I don't think you can go wrong. I'd definitely recommend their Thai Iced Tea :)

    (4)

  • James G.

    Great Thai, in a very pleasant setting. Well run; delicious dishes; excellent service.

    (5)

  • Paolo T.

    After trying several Thai restaurants on the Eastside, I found Bai Tong to be the best in my experience. The only one that exceeded my expectations is in Wallingford, but you need to drive to Seattle.

    (5)

  • Vy D.

    came here for lunch today after hearing good things about it. Service = very good. hostess/waiters were all very pleasant. our water was constantly being refilled which i loved. Ambiance = super nice for a thai restaurant. looks a lot fancier inside than from the outside. Food = phad kee mao and crispy garlic chicken. both good but i thought the crispy chicken was almost TOO crispy... good thai food closeby = will return :)

    (4)

  • Sol S.

    It doesn't get any better than Bai Tong on 148th. Hands down - the best place for amazing Thai food on the east side. I'm blown away by the food every time I go, which is at least once a week. The staff is amazing, the service is fantastic, the decor pulls you into the experience. And then the food completely aces your expectations and more. A+!

    (5)

  • Daren N.

    I've been to Chantanee and other thai in the area and feel Bai Tong in the better of them all. Service was good despite being very busy.

    (4)

  • Joanne H.

    I eat here often because my family loves Thai food (and so do I) and it's literally across the street from our apartment. The atmosphere is great; it feels very much like a high end restaurant. The place itself is very clean, comfortable, and well-kept. The waiters and waitresses are also very courteous and attentive. The food is yummy, although it isn't the BEST Thai food place around. The price is worth it for how the food looks, for the atmosphere, and for the service from the waitress, but I've definitely had better in much more low-key places-- however, I still love eating here, the food IS great, and, like I said, I do come here often. I highly recommend the Broccoli Delight!

    (4)

  • Sabrina G.

    I've been to Bai Tong twice now. 1st review: amazing! The crispy garlic chicken will knock your socks off, just not quite spicy enough for my tastes. Nice atmosphere, friendly and attentive waitstaff--a 4 star affair. 2nd review. Food was as delicious as before. Started with a mixed appetizer plate--good, but the star of the show was the fish cakes and next time I'll just get those. My entree was again, not spicy enough at a 3/3 stars, but there was some nice heat off of my boyfriends green curry at a 2/3 stars. My only complaint, and this is a big one for me, was that there was no separate plates given for the appetizer, salad (which we shared) and entrees. We were sharing everything and I had a really hard time letting my cucumber salad vinegar and sauce from the spring rolls carry over to my eight angels dish. It's a small thing, but I've spent the last 30 years of my life NOT letting different foods touch on my plate. It was rough.

    (3)

  • Amy A.

    YUMMY!!! I ate at Bai Tong in Tukwila maybe 15+ years ago and loved it so when I saw there was one in Bellevue (technically Redmond), I had to try it out. I called a to go order yesterday and OMG, it was soooooo delicious. I had the crispy garlic chicken, 5 stars. It was amazing. I can't wait to try something else. And I have to mention that the to go containers are these sturdy plastic, reusable containers with snap on lids. I brought mine home & washed it for leftovers. Love it!!!

    (5)

  • Sanjay F.

    Finally stopped in for a quick lunch and was probably the tastiest Thai food I've had in Bellevue, however, their 3 star heat scale was non existent. My only complaint is that the tables are NOT a standard height. I think they may have been custom built because they are very low and my legs wouldn't fit beneath them. (I am only 6'-3"), if I brought some of my other friends who are about 6'-6"- they would surely have an issue. If I have my knees bent at a 90 degrees, the table floats in the air. I'll have to check out a booth or maybe the bar next time.

    (4)

  • Tiffany P.

    Loved the pad see ew. Great atmosphere too!

    (4)

  • Kat L.

    I don't really like Thai food, but come here a lot because my boyfriends family love it. I am giving it 4 star because if I HAD to eat Thai, I would come here. There are a couple dishes here that I actually really enjoy and highly reccomend: Gai Hor Bai Toey. Which is chicken wrapped in an herb leaf. If I could, I would just eat this! It's so yummy, get it! Papaya Salad. Salty, sour, and a dash of spicyness Garden Crispy Fish. Which is a fried trout with an apple salad similar to the papaya salad. A couple times we have ordered pad thai and it's been brown with eggs in it O.o not sure what's going on there. Their Thai tea and Thai coffee is always consistent and yummy. AND service is always really friendly!

    (4)

  • Laural B.

    Ordered fried rice takeout, pork and chicken, and when I got home it was still warm! I almost killed my stomach eating out of both containers. Perfect ratio of peppers:onions:meat, and the pork was absolutely divine.

    (4)

  • Tamisra J.

    Food was very mediocre.Ambience & service were good but if you are in the mood for good thai food better skip this... The manager contacted me based on my review. I went back to Bai Tong last week. However I am still sticking to my review. The food is at best mediocre. We eat at a lot of Thai places but the food here even the standard ones are overly sweet & lack in flavor.

    (2)

  • Matthew A.

    The food was delicious. And factoring in the price of the dishes, this is a great value. The ambiance is warm and inviting. The service was great. I would go back in a heartbeat.

    (4)

  • a a.

    Garlic crispy chicken Spring roll Garlic prawn Panang curry All good...

    (4)

  • Jia H.

    This is the best Thai restaurant I have ever been. The food is delicious with a very reasonable price. The service is also good. I recommend carb fried rice, yellow curry chicken and ginger beef.

    (5)

  • Ming L.

    This is a 4.5 but overall I left that place happy and stuffed, which is always a good sign. The decor inside is nice, service was prompt and friendly. I turned around and looked at the waitress and she knew that I need help. That's awesome. We got the appetizer platter with spring roll, fried wonton, and fish cake. Fried stuff can't be bad, didn't stand out though. Also got some authentic wrap with with lettuce leaf, lime pieces, dried coconut, peanuts, etc with a sweet (tamarind?) paste. That was pretty nice since most Thai restaurants do not have that. Then comes the green curry, red curry, crispy garlic chicken, veggies, and phad thai. I love the coconut milk in the red curry, it's a lot stronger and denser than the green curry (which is probably healthier). I think beef or prawns goes with red curry pretty well (we had prawns). The phad thai is also good, not sticky and flavor is just right. The crispy chicken (I looked up on Yelp before I ordered) was definitely awesome. I love the crispy basil on the dish too. The veggies ended up being tempura fried, which was weird, but okay. Long essay, but I have to say I am happy with this restaurant. This is going to be my go-to place for Thai on the Eastside. One little thing to warn: the Thai Ice Coffee was super sweet and doesn't have a coffee smell. It was like syrup and no coffee (despite the fact that it was super black when it came out). - That's what she said. Summary: Decor: Awesome Food: Awesome Service: Awesome Thai Ice Coffee: Meh, I heard the Thai Ice Tea was not bad though.

    (5)

  • Christina G.

    I've given this place a few chances: Mediocre food, large portions, higher prices. The atmosphere is nice so if you want to take a date to a classier Thai place go to Typhoon, the prices are about the same but the food is much better. If you want good Thai food any other Thai Restaurant around is better than this place. (Thai Kitchen, Thai Chef, Typhoon, Suree Thai, and Thai Ginger to name a few.)

    (2)

  • Becky P.

    I've been here twice, both times we had to wait. The restaurant is really pretty, clean and seats were comfy. I like the ambiance. We got the som tum, crab fried rice, spicy noodle, and garlic fish and fried bananas. They were all pretty good but the fired rice had a weird taste, you can taste the sugar in some spots. I guess they didn't mix it well. The food was spicy enough for my taste. I got 4 stars, maybe I'll jump up to 5 stars the next time. The food wasn't the best Thai food I've had, but combined with the service and atmosphere, I would recommend this place.

    (4)

  • Dhiraj K.

    It's a hit or miss place. Some items are unique and tasty, some are just bland. The service is good though. Nice and friendly staff.

    (3)

  • Rob L.

    What a great experience. The service here was friendly and fast. The atmosphere is lively and there are lots of interesting decorations to look at. The food... WOW! It's very flavorful and imaginative. The crispy garlic chicken is to die for. The swimming rama is highly recommended. And the kana moo krob is yuuuuuum. But what I really like about this place is how relatively cheap the prices are compared to the quality and experience. I will be coming back multiple times!

    (4)

  • ira g.

    Bai Tong's original location is in Tukwila. Yesterday I went to Redmond restaurant for the first time, and I was quite amazed at the decoration. Inside is truly beautiful. It's a modern Thai restaurant that still keeps its traditional elements in the decor. Food is amazing. We ordered close to 5 main dishes. The best of what we ordered is probably Duck Curry, Gar Hor Bai Toey (Chicken wrapped in banana leaf), trout crispy salad. Fried Ice cream was also very good! Everything that we ordered there was really really good. Nothing's disappointing at all.. Will definitely come here again...

    (5)

  • Philip C.

    Back at Bai Tong doing lunch. This place is just awesome! You want great services, just sit at the bar. Great food, great drinks, and great services! What more can u ask for?

    (5)

  • Nathan H.

    I was very surprised. I has been to two previous restaraunts at this location and they all seemed to suffer some horrible gypsy curse that caused the service to be deplorable. A friend and I frequent Bai Tong for lunch now, and we like to call it "fancythai" the insides are just so amazingly decorated. You would never expect it to look that nice from the outside. The staff are friendly and prompt both in greetings and service. So far the items I have had have been good overall. The Phad Thai is very tasty, however when asking for a "very hot" spiciness I typically get medium. Note to the owners, not all white people are afraid of hot. Please accomodate us! The Panag curry was good, but a little salty. The wonton and friend springroll appetizers were very good. This is a good go-to for lunch, I haven;t tried their dinner service.

    (4)

  • Rachel S.

    This is run by the same people as the Bai Tong in Southcenter, which gets excellent reviews. After eating at this new location a few times I can see why -- the food was delicious and the service was good too. The crispy garlic chicken is definitely the standout dish among the things I've tried, but I haven't had anything bad yet. The fried wontons are great if you like fried wontons. There's an appetizer that involves chicken cooked wrapped in some kind of leaf -- I forget the name of it, but it's enough chicken for dinner for two all on its own. Bai Tong is definitely the best Thai restaurant I've tried in Redmond by a large margin, and I hope it sticks around (unlike the last three things at this location).

    (5)

  • Marty Z.

    This place deserves all 5 stars IMHO. I went on a Thursday afternoon - when the cocktail was the Bangkok Curfew, so I had to try it. Yum! For dinner, I had tofu soup and pineapple fried rice. Both ranked very highly with me. I finished with gluay tod for dessert. Despite reading a couple of reviews that mentioned diminished food quality and service, I found that both food and service were above reproach. I received huge portions and had a very attentive server named Pep. I ended up with enough leftovers for a meal the next day! I highly recommend this restaurant to Redmond visitors and residents!

    (5)

  • Txai H.

    I love this place, by far one of my favorite Thai restaurants. The reason I gave them 3 stars though is because I dont always like to have to sit in the restaurant to eat, so I often will make an order for pick-up. The problem is at this particular establishment they like to charge the same price but give you way less then you would get if you chose to go in and eat. I dont think that is right.

    (3)

  • Kathleen G.

    Had a pleasant, tasty meal here and had attentive service. The portions of food were very generous and I thought it was good value for the price. The vegetables were cooked perfectly. The meat was tender and the sauces and noodles had a great flavour. There were lots of options on the menu. One dish we had was a tiny bit salty but otherwise excellent. The food arrived quickly. I would go here again.

    (4)

  • Tracy M.

    The Bai Tong location near the airport has been a favorite/special destination treat for years. I was on the Eastside with the niece/nephews this week, and stumbled upon their Redmond location. *YUM* The interior is super fancy, hostess is very nice and professional. The kids (aged 12-16) were impressed. Forgetting how much kids these ages can eat, I was happily planning for leftovers with our appetizer and four entree order. Nope. They cleared every single plate! I had to fight them off of the Crispy garlic chicken (there's a reason everyone raves about it) so I could get a second bite before it was all gone! The fishcakes are lovely. Had a soup here for the first time...not sure which as my niece ordered it. It was super flavorful and bright and aromatic with a pleasant burn but not too much heat. Waitstaff was great about accomodating our 1-star heat request but bringing a selection of 4 different chiles/hot sauce on the side for those of us who like it spicier. Prawn and pineapple curry didn't sound good to me, but that's what one of my nephews ordered. I was pleasantly surprised. Honestly, I imagine everything here is delicious. All the kids tried a bite of each dish (although some didn't think they'd like it) and then loved everything. I honestly think they might've licked the plates if I'd allowed it. My 12 yr old niece kept exclaiming "THIS IS THE BEST THAI FOOD I"VE EVER HAD!!" And, growing up around here, they're no strangers to Thai. Honestly, our region has lots of fantastic thai places, but Bai Tong remains THE BEST! Not the cheapest, but hands down the best. Yum!

    (5)

  • Brad R.

    For 9 bucks at lunch you can't beat the quality and quantity you get here. Best around.

    (4)

  • Pam S.

    Love this place! Had dinner here for my 10th anniversary since all our friends and family enjoy Tai food. We reserved their banquet room and our large party received wonderful service despite them being extremely busy. The food was delicious, the best Tai food restaurant I've had in the area. All our guests loved the food too and we spent way less money than I would have expected for so much food.

    (5)

  • Blake K.

    Daily drink specials are pretty bomb! the amount of food you get for your money is a plus! plus it was super tasty. i would suggest getting whatever is on special for the month or their classics are just as good like the phad see iew

    (4)

  • Mike T.

    Ate here 2 times with friends so we can try many dishes...never disappointed! Love the duck curry and crispy garlic chicken. Good service and the restaurant is clean. Now I want to eat some crispy garlic chicken!

    (4)

  • David S.

    Not long ago this place was some kind of all day breakfast place (Brown Bear... oh wait that's a car wash) Recently, it was transformed into a Thai joint. I was pretty skeptical - a large unassuming building in a strip mall on the corner of Microsoft campus lunchtime central: NE 20th and 148th. I went in on a Tuesday night and guess what - you leave the crappy strip mall behind as soon as you get through the second set of doors. Now you're in a clean, modern restaurant with interesting bottles on display. Wait staff are dressed up in "Thai outfits" that are a cross between pajamas and Pirates of the Carribean and the menus are more suited to a lunchtime place with pictures of the dishes to help the illiterate. But the food... the food is tasty. Everything we had was awesome: Meang Kum (do it yourself filled lettuce leaves, yum neur (beef salad) and tom kah gai (coconut soup). We got everything at medium heat and it was all delicious. A gem in the otherwise culinary barren wasteland that surrounds the Microsoft campus.

    (4)

  • Michael H.

    A little pricier than some places, but still worth it because of the great food. The curries are all awesome, and the crispy garlic chicken is sublime.

    (4)

  • S C.

    A hidden gem. Good food, decent service, nice atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Susan R.

    The sauces are delicious here. There is only one big, big problem. The dishes come with very little vegetables and if you ask them to add more, they give you dirty looks. Sorry, but I want my food the way I want it and am always willing to pay more. So sorry, you lose my business to Wanta Thai. That place also has great sauces and they add veggies and are a lot cheaper and less snobby.

    (1)

  • Thavidu R.

    This is place is great, and new too, looks very nice / somewhat classy even. Looks more like something that would belong in downtown bellevue- Yet the price isn't as high for its look, has still got decent prices like the rest of the restaurents in the area :) oh and the staff are hot ;P Favourite dish here- pad khi mao (favourite at any of thai place in general), ask for it a bit more spicy though, as they seem to cap at 3 stars instead of 5 by default (maybe they're trying to cater to non-asians?)

    (5)

  • Andrew F.

    The only bad thing is that they don't take lunch reservations so you can wait a half hour or more to get in. The staff are very good, and stop by often enough without being a pain. They will bring a spice rack with 4 different types of spices by so you can make it as hot as you want. The wait for the food can also be long but they bring a little cup of veg soup while you wait. I always get the 'Eight Angels' because there's a ton of seafood and vegetables. Little more pricey than other Thai restaurants in the area but it's worth it.

    (5)

  • Amelia P.

    We ate at this restaurant last weekend - my friend said she heard a lot of good things about this restaurant. I am glad we went there - had really good food and good service. With their happy hour special we had very good deal - 4 of us spent only $60.00. We had a couple of drinks, appetizers, and main dishes - they were all good, and I especially liked their appetizer, chicken wrapped with banana leaves. The restaurant has been nicely decorated with authentic Thai taste and furnishings with comfortable table sitting arrangement.

    (5)

  • Brett M.

    Bai Tong is always a culinary delight. Their authentic food and friendly service is always a treat.

    (5)

  • Jenny C.

    I would give 4 stars for the food but only 3 stars for the service. Our server was unattentive and took a long time to take our order and never even checked up on us until we were done eating. He apparently was a bartender or something. I don't know where all the servers went. This place is busy on Friday night, expect to wait 20 minutes at least. The food was flavorful. Almost too much though. The duck curry was very good but it would have been impossible to eat by itself because its so strong. Rice is a must. The pad thai was good but nothing out of the ordinary. I like the atmosphere. It's a classier Thai place but you're not paying exorbitantly for it. I would go back and perhaps get takeout.

    (3)

  • Crispina T.

    This restaurant originally started by the airport on Hwy 99. I liked the food then and I still like it today. The difference between then and now is that there is a lot more variety. One of my favorite dishes is the chicken wrapped in Pandan leaves. The chicken is moist and delicious. It is a good place to have Thai food. Try it you will like it.

    (4)

  • Alex F.

    Great place and food was as close to authentic Thai as we are ever going to get I think. We had been looking around for awhile and finally found a place with 1st class Panang Curry and Chicken Wrapped with Pandan Leaves (Gai Haaw Bai Thoy). We were extremely satisfied with the meal. The decor was beautiful, classy and yet price was reasonable. And the desert was delicious - definitely recommend the deep fried ice cream and deep fried banana. What a delicious way to end Father's Day!

    (4)

  • Jaroslav T.

    We had a Glass Noodle Soup, Phad Thai and Phad Sei-Iew and we all loved it. My kids even wanted more of the broccoli, which is most unusual. My soup was absolutely delicious and my wife loved her food as well, even though she typically doesn't appreciate Asian food in general. Overall, wonderful lunch and - with my limited experience with Thai food - I can recommend this place to anyone.

    (5)

  • Brittany B.

    I love Thai food but this was more like the gourmet version of it. The staff was amazing. When we asked for 8 stars out of 5 they gave it to us, so good. The food was amazing, the decor was brilliant, and the staff friendly and great. Highly recommend it.

    (5)

  • Jace T.

    Solid Thai food. Just delicious and the fresh rolls with the peanut sauce changed my life.

    (4)

  • Annie W.

    Didn't enjoy my food too much. It was nowhere close to Chantanee (before it relocated). The crispy garlic chicken we had was dry, hard to chew and way too sticky. Pai-Ke-Miao was soggy. Green curry was slightly more on the salty side. The fried rice was plain, nothing too special. The bill for the 4 of us came out to be 106 bucks including $16 tip since our waitress was quite attentive. Feel bad for my friend who insisted to pick up the bill since I picked the restaurant. We went during the odd hours (3PM) and perhaps the master chef was on a break thus the meal was not prepared as usual. However I am not too sure if I will go back again...

    (3)

  • John M.

    This is a terrific place! Atmosphere very modern, service was excellent, food delicious and generously proportioned. Plus, there is a very inviting bar area serving up plenty of creative drinks. This is a great place to go for Thai food where you feel you get so much more than you pay for.

    (4)

  • Janey D.

    We are casual diners of Thai cuisine. That said, we are fairly specific about the basics of Thai food. Here is the simple - and important info about the new Bai Tong restaurant. We arrived around 5:30 PM Tuesday June 01. Staff was great, very friendly and nice. Prices are in-line with other area Thai places. Food - Brown Rice was fabulous!!! Tofu was under cooked slightly raw in the middle, wantons were so over crispy some were inedible. Noodles and spice were OK. Granted they are new in the building and there have been 2 other restaurants that have folded in the last few months perhaps there is a curse on the place...? Maybe not...and maybe we'll try again after they have settled in on the place.

    (3)

  • Jennifer W.

    Yum Yum Yum Best Thai food on the eastside. Really good food at a reasonable price. Better get there early for a Friday Lunch though, the place is always packed. The decor of the restaurant really makes it special to me. The vibe is modern meets historic Thai. Highly Recommend it.

    (5)

  • Smriti Y.

    This was our first time to this restaurant and we were very impressed! The service, food and decor all was very good. We're vegetarians and there are not many thai places where the waiters know whether the curry contains fish sauce or not; but here the moment we said we wanted everything vegetarian the waitress knew what we were talking about. That was a huge plus! Being in the mall that it is in, we didn't expect it to have the beautiful interiors it had! The food was delicious - we ordered Drunken noodles and panang curry (as part of the lunch combo). We didn't get the soup of the day as part of the combo since it wasn't vegetarian - so that was sad. It is a little expensive as the portions are towards the smaller size (for lunch combos) as compared to other places. However it is good enough for one person. I guess the soup would've made a difference too. It's very crowded during lunch times and a little noisy due to all the people. Overall we're now fans of this place!

    (4)

  • Liz T.

    I was headed to Bangkok Basil and after taking a wrong 520 turn, my hunger pangs decided against the hassle of traffic and Bai Tong became the nearest Thai destination. From the road, the restaurant looked unusually big for a Thai restaurant, ominously dark and somewhat incongruous sitting in the same block as a Safeway, Rite-Aid and several other stores. Walking in, I was pleasantly surprised by the upscale setting ... although the lounge music and hip bar threw me off; somewhat out of context for me being accustomed to the simpler setup of other Thai restaurants. I was initially put off with the reception (or lack of) at the front desk; an Asian lady appeared after a short while of emptiness but left hurriedly stating that someone else would take care of me. Another few women appeared shortly and one of them looked confused as to why I was there .. but I finally got seated. Luckily, the wait staff and quality of food was able to improve my experience after the first bad impression. I ordered their fresh rolls which is one of my Thai test dishes and a Pad Khi Mao. The fresh rolls were good - I'm undecided if I like the BBQ pork instead of boiled pork, but they still tasted good. I didn't like the thick,smooth peanut sauce especially when it didn't come with the hot chilli sauce. Upon request, they brought the condiment tray with 4 kinds of Thai chilli sauce. Nice. The Pad Khi Mao with prawns was also good; the portion was decent and the prawns were sizeable and more than enough for me. In fact, my doggie bag still has 3 prawns in it. I usually order my Thai food cooked "4" spicy which had fallen short on the heat. I decided to go for a "5" and halfway through the noodles, I started feeling the HeaT! But so good!! I didn't see the surcharge on the menu, but it's $2 extra for prawns. $12+ seemed pricey for Pak Khi Mao. I was stuffed by this time but the waitress was so nice and persuasive that I succumbed to an order of Mango Sticky Rice with coconut milk. Mmmm ... it was delicious. $7 gets you a whole big mango minus the seed, with 3/4 cup rice. I could only eat two bites and packed the rest. Think I still prefer Bangkok Basil with its more casual, intimate ambience; it's also less expensive. But if I take a wrong turn again, Bai Tong will be my choice.

    (3)

  • Krista U.

    Bai Tong has the prettiest interior I've seen for a Thai Restaurant. Let me just say that. The booths are comfy and the decor is properly themed (no random pop idols framed along the walls). The food was pretty good but the one dish that really stood out to me was the Crispy Garlic Chicken. MMMM The chicken is fried to crispy and crunchy perfection. Then it's tossed in a sweet honey-like (maybe there's actually honey in it?) garlic sauce. Finally, it's topped with pretty, translucent basil leaves for decoration! The service was really slow the night I was there, though. The waitress did not really listen as my family was ordering so she gave us brown rice, even though we did not want it, and did not put in the order for our appetizer... Although the place is nice, I think I'll only come back if I'm craving that Garlic Chicken. Thai VP is still my favorite Thai restaurant for its value and service!

    (3)

  • Priti P.

    YUM! Every dish I've tried here is sooo good. Some of the best Thai food I've ever had and the ambience is very pretty and classy. The fish curry is amazing as are the garlic prawns. I want to check out happy hour here to see if the drinks are equally good. The Viognier that they have on the menu is also light and crisp!

    (5)

  • Jee A.

    Wow, this is the best thai food I have ever had. Try the different curry they have. The severs were nice and friendly and the atmosphere is great.

    (5)

  • Ameer A.

    Really good thai food, relatively cheap considering the quality of the food and the atmosphere. The tom yum goong soup is delicious. I've been here a few times, and a lot of the dishes are delicious.

    (4)

  • Kenichi U.

    This and one other restaurant are the best Thai food around. It is packed for lunch and dinner. You should make a reservation when you go there.

    (4)

  • Candice I.

    Went for lunch with a friend and was pleasantly surprised. First of all, it is decorated beautifully! Very nice, full bar in the center of the resaturant. Wait staff was polite and quick. The decorations are SO nice that my friend and I actually call the place "Fancy Thai." Lunch came with soup and rice and were priced reasonably. We ordered the crispy won ton as an appetizer and they were super delish, had the ginger beef as my entree and they are very generous in portion size. I would defintiely go back.

    (4)

  • Lorene P.

    Delicious! Great service. Phad khi Mau (drunken noodle), crispy garlic chicken, pad Thai noodle , chicken wraps! Waiter wore gold pants! Gotta love the attempt to rep the culture.

    (4)

  • Joao C.

    I went there with a couple of friends for lunch over there. The interior was really beautiful; there's also a great party room as well. I was then surprised by the price. It is pretty fair considering the visual experience. My friends can't take spicy food so we just had everything 1 star, which I somewhat regret. I especially liked their leaf wrapped grilled chicken starter. I will definitely bring my spicy food loving friends for a second try.

    (4)

  • Pisces J.

    I come here a lot with my family and friends. Their crispy garlic chicken and chicken pad thai are my favorite. What I like about this place is that it looks like an expensive restaurant, but the price is decent and affordable. They used to give huge portions, but recently, they give just a decent amount.

    (5)

  • Jeremy j.

    One of the best TAI places around and very good service. Bar tender on Mon-Wed is awesome. Phad Tai is to die for and what I like is the qualityof their meats within the dishes. Doesnt get much better than this place for TAI.

    (5)

  • Brain Y.

    One of the best Thai restaurant on the east side. Great service with attractive servers(rare combo) and food was great!! Prices are reasonable. Have been there for the forth time and still the same 5 star.

    (5)

  • Robert L.

    I was first introduced to Bai Tong at the Southcenter location about 2 yrs ago. Since the first time I was there, I was hooked! Wonderful Pad Thai, Spicy Basil Fried Rice, and their famous Fried Chicken Wings. I swear I could eat those Fried Chicken Wings all day long. 6 full size jumbo wings fried to perfection. At $9.95 for those wings?! What a steal! I used to drive 40 minutes to get to Tukwila to go to Bai Tong. Since they open this Redmond location, I go there almost once a week just because it is that good. The decor is superb, the waitresses and waiters are all very nice. If you want a good Thai place, Bai Tong is definitely my top choice. Don't forget to ask for the tray of spicy sauces. Those are great if you want to add some heat!

    (5)

  • A. W.

    Definitely a fan. Two months have passed since my husband and I discovered this place, and we have visited about four times already. 1. Every time the food has been great. I particularly recommend the duck curry. 2. The service has been very friendly and courteous. 3. Speaking of service, these people are all good-looking. I guess that Bai Tong also casts for looks, not just being nice/friendly. 4. The decor is hip and trendy while at the same time staying classy. 5. Parking is terrible though, especially around lunch time. 6. The dishes are beautifully presented. I am one of these people who really cares about presentation and eats with their eyes, so this is a huge plus for me. 7. Another personal oddity, but perhaps something that at least some people will appreciate is that their silverware has a decent weight and quality. Way too often even pricey restaurants in the area use light/cheap silverware. 8. The exterior is quite ugly, this can be forgiven due to the very convenient location and all of the other pluses. 9. Prices are quite reasonable. 10. Some dishes can be quite spicy. I would recommend to go one level lower than you'd go elsewhere, particularly if you do not have high spice tolerance. Authentic Thai food is generally very spicy.

    (4)

  • Nimmi O.

    Its definitely one of the best thai places around.Although the last time we visited a number 4 spicy was way too sweet .The decor is amazing and the service is pretty good too.

    (4)

  • Stacey J.

    I stumbled on this restaurant and it's awesome! The ambience is great, the service and food are excellent. I was blown away by the lemongrass soup. Amazing!

    (5)

  • Winnie B.

    OK food. Dishes are small. Prices are higher for the size of their dish. Great service. Lots of parking. Close to shopping, other restaurants, medical centers and off the freeway.

    (3)

  • Michelle B.

    My hubby and I came upon this place just by driving by. Happened to be opening night. The interior is beautiful decorated with Thai carvings and decorations. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Panang Curry with Tofu is flavorful, Garlic Crispy Chicken is mouthwateringly tasty, Appetizer platter was a wonderful medley of spring rolls, dumplings and fishcake. We will return most definitely! :)

    (4)

  • Jonas C.

    My cousins have been here before, and they ordered everything, and it was all good. It's more posh than most Thai restaurants I've been to, but that doesn't detract from the food quality. Overall, everything was really, really good. Everything was a fairly sizable portion which made it ideal for sharing and the quality of the food is up there for the Thai food in the area. While it's a little more out of the way and pricier for me, it's a good place to consider if you'd like to take someone out to somewhere nice for some good Thai food.

    (4)

  • Alex L.

    I would sum this up as delicious. The food is excellent - the fresh rolls are very good, as is the sauce, and I remember enjoying what I had last time, but the top meal that sticks out in my mind is the crispy basil chicken. It's a high-class orange chicken. I have only been there twice now, however each time with several different people, and nobody has had a complaint about the food. The service is spread - we did not have a single server, but we were not wanting/needing anything. The person who filled our water glasses was able to bring our check, and the person who sat us did not take our order, but did help bring our food. Other than that, the spicyness is on a 1-3 scale that I still haven't figured out, but you can ask for hot sauce and get 4 options (which I like better than it just being cooked in). The only other thing I can recommend is make sure you get a reservation! This place gets packed at the peak hours!

    (4)

  • Curtis L.

    This place lived up to it's hype twice. I have heard great things about the Seatac, now Tukwila location from friends but never made it out. Now with the second location and good reviews on Yelp, we gave them a try. We had a friend in town and after a day hike and some shopping, we made it to the restaurant around 7:30 and there was still a 30 minute wait. It was worth it. The place is decorated very nicely. I can see some things they kept from the defunct outdoor themed cafe which they worked into their decor. The hostesses (all three of them) were nice and greeted up immediately. Service was on time and very professional. The atmosphere was great even with the mixed crowd. They were able to take of all tables and parties. They have a waitress and then there is a runner and a busser. Very well staffed to handle the business. The food was good and had lots of flavor. The only note is that the fish and beans were slightly on the saltier side. The prices were very reasonable for the large portion sizes. Overall, the food was good, service was good and the price was good. It was a bonus that they had a social media discount. If you check in, tweet or post on Facebook about them, you get 10% off. That earned them the elusive 5th star. I would recommend you give them a try. Expect them to be busy regardless when you go though.

    (5)

  • Jesena M.

    WOW this place is amazing. A friend of ours recommended it and he is usually very picky :-). We had the Tom Kha soup for starters and were already hooked with just this course, all the other main courses were amazing too. We certainly are going to be back again soon and take our other friends there as well. This is a place where you can really hang out and have the best food in town.

    (5)

  • Paul S.

    It's good, no doubt about it. Good service, good food, reasonable price. No complaints at all, it's our go-to Thai place near here.

    (3)

  • Miona H.

    Went here a second time for lunch with my boyfriend and again had a great experience so I decided to write a review on Yelp. This time around we were seated in an area that was (at first) very awkward because it was this long row of tables for 2 against the wall along the entrance. Once I realized we were seated in a very plushy cushiony corner booth area, I was super happy with the ambiance. Chicken panang curry -- an excessive amount of lime and coconut flavors in it. It's not your "standard" panang curry, but it's a good different and definitely a repeat. Eggplant with chicken -- I love eggplant and I generally order eggplant whenever I get the chance. My boyfriend said cutting the eggplant was like cutting slugs, HOWEVER, I found the eggplant to be very enjoyable and tasty. Just if someone doesn't like eggplant to begin with, don't expect them to like this dish. Chicken fried rice -- there were lima beans in it. Other than that, it's a repeat. Citrus Tea -- The citrus tea tasted like hot Airborne. But my throat was feeling off that day as was my boyfriend's so we welcomed the tea. And even though it tasted like TheraFlu I'd order it again because it's probably super healthy. Bai Tong has been added to our list of restaurants for lunch in the area. Another big plus for us besides the food are the prices. We got all of the above plus a soda for under $35. Also, if you can, try and get the super plushy comfy pillow seating! It might be strange at first, but trust me -- it'll make the meal much more fun than it should be!

    (4)

  • Tonya N.

    YUM! Had the soup, green curry and crispy garlic chicken. First off i have to say the portions are huge. Lovely interior... and very good service although a little slow. Everything came out at the same time. Definitely would not order the soup in 3 stars again, it was overly spicy. The other dishes at 3 stars was perfect. One of the better Thai restaurants around.

    (4)

  • Jan C.

    Large, generous portions. I had the seafood pad thai and my wife had the shrimp red curry. All very good. The food tastes like it was made by a chef who put thought and effort into it, not some random cook who turn out generic Thai food. We were there during lunch and it was not loud at all. The wait staff was very friendly. One of the better Thai restaurants in town.

    (4)

  • Kory L.

    Love this place, Love It, Love It!!! Amazing ambiance, service and food. We have been going here since they opened. I have had most of the menu items and they are all good. I love the curries, and the Beef Salad. The Crab Wontons are to die for. Don't forget to get Thai Iced Coffee or one of their other signature Teas or Drinks. I used to prefer Thai Ginger but this place blows them out of the water. By far the best Thai food on the Eastside.

    (5)

  • MJ M.

    The atmosphere is great and the food is delicious - made to perfection. The service was good and our order didn't take long. But, we were soo hungry, we would have loved to have some bread sticks and salad - like they provide in Olive garden. The food was soo full of flavor and perfection - I felt like the people who cooked were very dedicated. we had ordered Veg pad ke mao and red curry. With medium spice -it was good. I loved every bit of it. The serving per person is large. I couldn't finish my dish and had to take a to go.

    (5)

  • Meredith S.

    Love this place!!! My office is right by here so I come in here about once a week or so. The atmosphere is awesome and the food is even better!!! Every Thai place needs to take a page from their book because there is nothing better! I am a loyal customer now!!!

    (5)

  • Mike W.

    Food was excellent, we were seated near the bar and took a while for initial service, but the food was great

    (4)

  • Alicia T.

    Excellent Thai food. I've tried possibly every Thai place in Redmond, and this place is the best. Their crispy garlic chicken has crispy fried basil that is actually crispy. This is an extremely challenging technique to master, so it says a lot that they can do it well. Order an appetizer asap because food can be slow getting to you if they're busy. All the old favorites on the menu, along with some more unusual or traditional dishes, and some variations on the favorites as well. Beautiful decor, traditional Thai garb on the staff; definitely worth eating there instead of bringing it home.

    (5)

  • angela y.

    surprisingly good (and hip decor!) - came here for some dinner take-out and the service was super helpful and friendly. what i had: 1. khi mao noodles w/chicken ($10) - i loved how there were huge pieces of veggies (broccoli, tomato, bell peppers) in each bite, and it had a lot of flavor without being overly salty. 2. phad thai w/pork ($9) - the noodles are just the right amount of salty + sweet - not the kind where it tastes like pure ketchup. the pork was also really tender (and they give you lots of it). both of the dishes were a bit spicy for being "mild" but i guess it adds to the flavor. i was also glad to see that there wasn't a pool of oil at the bottom of the carton when i was done. hopefully they'll have better luck than all the previous restaurants that have occupied this space...

    (4)

  • Rudy W.

    great thai food in redmond. the place could get really crowded, so come in early. what can I say, thai food is an art to cook and they've done it right. ordered a simple dish (pad thai) and then come in for the next couple of days there and tried a mix of dried food and curry food. they all taste good. can't go wrong if you want decent thai food.

    (4)

  • Jarrod L.

    It's fancy/trendy but the food's only ok. The heat scale is really weak, with a 3/3 stars being only a 2/5 stars on the hotness scale I'm used to. The waitress had way too much perfume on, which made me dread her coming by to see if I was doing ok. If you want better Thai nearby, go to Zen Yai.

    (2)

  • Suzanne P.

    Does NOT do delivery.

    (3)

  • Ariadne Z.

    So delicious! The restaurant is pretty, the food is off the hook, and it came lightning quick! My only reservation is that they do skimp out on the rice. But considering it's been an hour and I'm still in a delicious coma from their food, that's a minor complaint! The waitstaff is very nice and attentive.

    (5)

  • R G.

    I'm not even a big fan of Thai food, but this restaurant was great. Attractive interior, swift and pleasant service. I had the lunch special, which was priced reasonably and the food was delicious. I usually like it spicy and this Thai food was not as spicy as I was used to, but it actually tasted even better than when I get it spicy. Very pleased with my single experience here and would go more frequently if we lived closer.

    (5)

  • Greg K.

    Absolutely excellent. Pad thai, eggplant, extra spicey curry. I will come everytime I visit Seattle

    (5)

  • Scott C.

    The place is decorated like a restaurant you would find in a W hotel somewhere. Its extremely clean and the staff uniforms are pressed and stylish. The food is prepared quickly and the tastes are fresh and plentiful. I nearly left a whole meals worth behind because the serving size was very generous. Judging by wait at the front as we left, the word is out on this place. A nice departure from the other choices for lunch in the neighborhood.

    (4)

  • Suchitra M.

    Been here a few times since it's opened and am so glad I finally7 found a slightly fancy Thai place with excellent food on the east side :)!! Now, I've been here during lunch time and during dinner (as a party of 15) and the service has been excellent! They have this awesome almost-private room where they seat large parties - it's perfect. This also makes it quite kid friendly as you can shut the door and make all the noise you want. Now to the best part - the food. For starters, my favorite is the Gai Hor Bai Toey - Chicken wraps where the meat is wrapped and cooked in this amazingly fragrant leaf. So succulent and well-spiced - super yumm! Their Tom Yum is one of my favorites ntoo - so aromatic and not too fishy (like some tend to be). For the main course, I've had a bunch of thihngs on their menu but my favorites are: the crispy garlic chicken, the red curry fish (fried trout doused with red curry - so good), the crab fried rice and the yellow curry fried rice. The only reason I left out one star is that when I ordered their highest spice levels for my food, it came out a little bit blander than expected and I want more from my Thai food!

    (4)

  • Jason L.

    Phad Thai is always a good indicator of how good a Thai restaurant is. It was pretty much spot-on and very well balanced. I hate it when some places serve it extra sweet or salty. Along that line, the rest of the food was also well prepared. Service was good, even for peak-hour lunch. Just minus one star because the prices were about 10-15% more than a typical Eastside Thai joint.

    (4)

  • y y.

    The food is tasty, the atmosphere in this restaurant is quite trendy. The reason I give this restaurant 3 stars is because they make it inconvenient to make reservations or order takeout. I tried calling multiple times and the line was busy. When I finally got a ringing tone, no answer! I tried emailing a complaint, to the email on their website and it was sent back. We drove to the restaurant to even order take out. I notified the receptionist about the issue and she just brushed me off. Bai Tong Redmond, do not commit business suicide! The branch in Tukwila appears friendlier and is more accessible.

    (3)

  • Alan C.

    I have been a fan since the mid-80's when a friend took me to the Old Sea Tac location. Great Thai food, and waitpeople that can talk about the places that you visited in Thailand. This place raises the level on great tasting, excellent looking food.

    (5)

  • Pierre G.

    I've had: - Moo Dade Deaw [$9.95] maybe this is more competently prepared in Tukwila; The pork arrived lukewarm, thus somewhat less than "fresh" the special sauce is tasty but not unique hardly "a mouth watering sensation" hardly "a perfect harmony of both salt and sugar" the portion size is not generous - Khi Mao Noodles with Pork ($9.95) decent portion size sauce is undistinguished I see no reason to reorder this dish - Roasted Duck Curry [$12.95] Roasted duck is crispy, but hardly "a truly exquisite dish" The red curry sauce is competently prepared. It seemed overpriced at this pricepoint I did not "fall in love with this one". You''ll have to determine if your local Thai place cooks better than Bai Tong [if you're from Redmond, think Iyara]; I'm hard pressed to conclude this place is worth going out of your way for ... for Tina

    (2)

  • Freckle N.

    Beautiful place but had a bad experience! Waited 20 mins and I had to wave down someone to take our order. No one seem to notice we were ready to order and waitress kept walking by us. Our bill was $40 something and on my bank statement, they ended up charging us $100. I called to get it fixed but someone say it must of mistakenly typed in the wrong tip amount. WOW, that is a big tip error!

    (2)

  • Inder S.

    Typhoon has competition. I was looking for a place to eat a little past midnight on Friday. I saw the sign saying "Open" and headed out to Bai Tong. Ordered Mixed Vegetable Deluxe for takeout and Pineapple Fried Rice. I didn't want egg in the fried rice, and they were happy to accommodate the allergy requirement. While I waited, they served me with water. The interiors seemed quite posh, although I didn't dine in. The food itself was great, and more over, great value for money. My mixed vegetable deluxe was not just tasty, but had a huge portion for a reasonable price (under $10). In short, great ambiance, great service, great value for money.

    (4)

  • Andy R.

    I went here first on their opening day and have gone back 2 more times. They are the 3rd resturant in this location at the Safeway parking lot in probably as many years. I hope that they can stick it. They have an established business in Tukwila and they seem to know what they are doing. They quickly greet you at the hostess station and each time there thus far I've been seated quickly. I've only done lunch but each time we've tried different items and all were good. There are so many Thai resturants in the area, I'd say go ahead and take a chance on "hammer time-thai". You'll know what this means if/when you go.

    (3)

  • Brian W.

    Overall: Great flavorful Thai food in the Redmond area with courteous service/nice atmosphere. Came to Bai Tong and ordered the Mas-Sa-Man Curry. Dish was flavorful, with a bit too many onions, but the curry broth was great. Overall, the wait service was very nice during the night and very accommodating. Would go again.

    (4)

  • C M.

    Great Thai food. Crispy garlic chicken is really good. The only thing I'm not a huge fan of is there peanut sauce but all the other food makes up for it. I eat here often

    (4)

  • Jenny L.

    The CRISPY GARLIC CHICKEN is to die for! This dish is food that I would reference all other crispy chicken to because it's so awesome! I honestly didn't even want to eat the curry dish because I wanted to save all the space in my stomach for crispy chicken...Even the basil is crispy! On another note, service is pretty slow here, so make sure you really like your company...Interior is very nice; a great date place!

    (4)

  • Mars Y.

    My FAVORITE Thai restaurant! I loved all their curries. the curries had a great mix of fresh vegetables, fragrant spices and tender cuts of meat. Be warned, their #1 star spiciness is other restaurant #2 spiciness, so be careful when you order. Lunch is always packed...because it's SOOOO good!

    (5)

  • Seth P.

    busy at lunch, but great to see a place finally sticking at that location. had the pad thai- solid. sat at the bar. bartender friendly. fun vibe.

    (4)

  • Bri W.

    Right when as I walked into Bai Tong I was taken back by the delicious smells! The place was decorated nicely and seemed very peaceful! I ordered to go, and it was very quick. The food was also very good (pad thai so kinda hard to go wrong). Only down side is the spiciness is on a scale of 1-3 and I would have preferred mine about a 1.5 which wasn't an option, otherwise they would have gotten a five!

    (4)

  • Xiangyu Z.

    No disappointment no surprise, it is okay. I won't hesitate to go one more time if somebody is willing to pay. ;-)

    (3)

  • Brian M.

    A quick lunch of Ginger Beef was very promising. Most American Thai is super sweet, but this had a great balance of ginger bite and heat. Looking forward to a full family style taste.

    (4)

  • Omar S.

    very nice decor. comfortable furniture :) friendly staff, large portions at reasonable price. soup of the day was a regular vegetable soup, i was looking forward for an authentic thai soup. pang curry was very good... and the waiting vibrating pager was a bit weird. It is nicer and more respectful to call waiting ppl by name

    (4)

  • Sunny L.

    I stupidly ate the leftovers from my visit the next day and got another stomachache. I immediately threw the food away and confirmed the suspected source of my stomachache from the previous day. Will not be back.

    (2)

  • Mini P.

    I can't believe people think this is great Thai food?!?! My boyfriend and I went there after an exhausting day and just wanted some decent Thai food. We were in for a rude awakening. I was surprised there was a 40 minute wait when there were empty tables. I worked in the restaurant industry before, so an explanation from reception would have helped. I have to say that the restaurant is beautiful, from the little mini statues in the display case to the comfortable booths. From the amount of people waiting, I thought I was in for a real treat. I was not happy with the food and service. The server barely noticed us and it took 30 minutes to get our appetizers and another 40 minutes to get our food. When our waters/drinks were empty, the server was no where to be found. The food was eh. I ordered a panang curry, which is hard to screw up in my opinion. But, they found some way to do it. There was way too much salt, inedible. The brown rice was nasty, I didn't even bother taking my leftovers home. Very disappointed.

    (1)

  • Justin G.

    We were excited when it opened up, and the first meal was decent, but after getting take out a few times, I would only give it a so so for Thai, and I've tried a lot of Thai. It's good for the east side, but I would drive to Seattle for better.

    (2)

  • Jon G.

    I am a super picky phad thai guy. This is honestly some of the best. Ask for the "thai style" phad thai. Delicious.

    (3)

  • Doug S.

    Great food at decent prices. Close to my office so we frequent during the lunch hour. Do get there before noon, especially on Thursdays and Fridays, as a 20-30 minute wait is not uncommon. Modern decor, friendly staff, and I always leave full - can't ask for much more than that for a $10-$15 lunch.

    (5)

  • Olly H.

    Great service, great place, great food. Only wish the portions were a little larger and cheaper.

    (4)

  • Susan H.

    Sad to update my review however we had a REALLY bad dinner last night. Crispy chicken tasted like it had been fried in old oil. Panang curry had not flavor just heat. Service was neglectful at best, never even had our water replenished. This was our fourth time here and sad to say each time the quality level went down. We arrived at 10:15 and kitchen closes at 11. Our server rushed through taking our order came back five minutes matter we got our food and said they were closing soon asking if we wanted anything else. It seemed as if his section was closed, the large group next to us had just been served and their waiter wasn't rushing them out the door. We both woke up with not happy tummies and are back on the prowl for good Thai food on the east side. Sorry Bai Tong your lack of consistency has lost us as fans.

    (2)

  • Chris C.

    Some of the best Thai food we've had in OR or WA. Reasonable prices in pretty dinner house setting. We ordered mee krob, chicken pad thai, and cashew nut chicken. Everything was fresh, all the flavors came out, nothing was overcooked, no sauces caramelized down into brown goo. But the mee krob noodles were caramelized just right. A few blocks from the Silver Cloud Hotel if you're visiting the Microsoft campus in Redmond.

    (5)

  • Tim P.

    Food here is solid. Had the Panang Curry and Phad Thai. Had the 3/3 spice and it was perfect (equivalent to a 4/5), but they can make it spicier on request. The food quality is right up there with the better Thai restaurants in town. The thin noodles that they used in their Phad Thai was different than normal and excellent. Ambiance is great and service was average. Prices are extremely reasonable (similar to the OLD Chanteenee) and quality similar as well.

    (4)

  • Michael C.

    Had dinner with my Mom and brother here recently. My mom and I were visiting from the San Francisco Bay Area. We're Thai so we know good Thai food. This wasn't "off the hook" amazing Thai food using Bangkok authentic standards, but it was great considering what we have found in the U.S. The banana leaf-wrapped chicken and Panang curry were fantastic (for the curry, definitely let them know how spicy you want it) and we also enjoyed other dishes such as the glass noodle stir fry and a chicken dish with wide rice noodles and eggs, which was definitely reminiscent of something we had not too long ago in Bangkok. The staff and service were impeccable and the decor was the best I remember seeing anywhere in the U.S. (at least for this location). Other notes: the coconut juice had large chunks of fresh, young coconut and a certain aromatic quality that made me think of gorgeous sunsets on Thai beaches. It was one of the most authentic coconut juice drinks I've had outside of the motherland. If they add a few other small details such as providing lime slices and perhaps add just a little extra magic to some of those dishes, I would begin to wonder whether I needed to leave the US to have really high quality, authentic Thai food. The only other places that might rival Thailand for that level food would be one of the venerable restaurants in the Thai Town district of Los Angeles. Highly recommended! You won't be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Adam T.

    Have been going there a couple weeks for lunch. Nice setup, very friendly staff and tasty food. However yesterday my lunch companion and I had the Crispy Garlic Chicken. Tasty but since then we have been a little out of sorts digestion-wise. We will go back but try something else.

    (3)

  • Jared U.

    Some of the best Thai food on the Eastside for sure. The location has seen a revolving door of various mediocre food. Good to see a place that has a bit of everything. Good food, good ambiance and great service!

    (4)

  • Mo N.

    Good food and attentive service at very fair prices. Ordered Tom Yum as an app, but it didn't arrive before my entree. The Pad Thai was excellent but at 1-star spicy, mild for my preference. They comp'ed me on the soup anyway and if it were closer to town, I'd definitely return for seconds...

    (4)

  • Nima O.

    Short version: This place has some bomb Thai food, so be sure to check it out - I recommend the phad sei-iew with beef! Lengthy version: This restaurant caught my eye when I first moved up here, and I was fortunate enough to try it out as well as treating family to the delicious food served at Bai Tong. The inside of the restaurant is rather elegant, but it's not an issue if you go there in casual attire. The staff was friendly when seating us, and the service was very respectable. But enough about the boring stuff - let's cut to the good eats! We began our meal with an order of chicken satay (marinated chicken breast on skewers), which came with peanut sauce and cucumber sauce on the side. The meat was tender and served as a great way to start off the dinner. Next up were the main dishes, which were: (1) Beef Phad Ka Prau, (2) Cashew Nut Chicken, (3) the Mixed Vegetable Deluxe (w/ chicken), and (4) Beef Phad Sei-Iew. The phad ka prau (basil, jalapenos, and bell pepper) was pretty solid - though I'm not particularly a fan of basil, which was definitely the main flavor of the dish. The cashew nut chicken was fantastic! We got that spicy, and I definitely dug in for seconds. Sorry if the name is misleading, but the mixed vegetable deluxe does contain meat, though I'm sure you can get the entree without it. Although it was a very simple dish (pretty much meat, veggies and oyster sauce), it was solid and probably the healthiest out of all the entrees. My personal favorite, however, is the phad sei-iew. Chinese broccoli, egg, beef, rice noodles, and... soy sauce?! That's it?!? Well, I'm not sure what the chef's secret is... maybe it's crack? Probably not, but in any case, I'm hooked on that stuff! I'll be honest though, I thought the entire meal was going to cost more, but it came out to a very reasonable price for how much we ordered. If you are in the Bellevue area and are hankerin' for some solid eats, I highly recommend Bai Tong. Oh, and they offer carryout as well, and the food's quality (at least the phad sei-iew) is still tops - so that's a extra plus by me!

    (5)

  • jack s.

    One dish did it for me: Crispy Trout Curry!

    (4)

  • A. B.

    went there recently for the first time since its opened & overall had a good experience. food was good, service was friendly & the inside is very nice - unlike the lack of curb appeal. nice to have a few good thai options on the eastside for the work lunch scene

    (4)

  • r y.

    Wow! Great Flavors, attentive staff, and nice decor. Prices seem very reasonable. Pad Thai not too sweet, vegetables not overcooked, portions generous. Will return to try more dishes.

    (4)

  • Laura F.

    I've dined here a couple times and I've come away thinking that it's just about average in terms of Thai food. The interior is beautifully decorated. The service is just average. Our waitress was not particularly friendly but the dishes did arrive promptly. The food.. well we are avid Thai cuisine fans, and it was honestly neither bad nor great. Maybe I have really high standards because I compare all Thai food to my all-time favorite place in CA. I would go back, but I haven't been "wowed" in any way so far.

    (3)

  • HN G.

    I had spotted the sign about a week ago and decided to try it last Friday. Surprise it was opening night and the room was packed at 630. We were warmly greeted and after 5 minutes seated in a lounge area near the kitchen. Fine with us the seating was comfortable and we ordered: Lettuce cups - easy starter with tasty toasted coconut Larb with chicken - a favorite with lots of fresh herbs Hot/Sour soup with shrimp - we got the wrong soup as did a neighboring table (only misstep of the night); minutes later both tables got the right soups; I found it to be too sweet. Garlic chicken - tons of bell peppers; tasty Green curry - (a staple for me) served with lots of basil; wish it had eggplants instead of bell peppers; Brown rice Pumpkin custard - nice mildly savory dessert Coconut ice cream - yum! (in the future will try the taro ice cream - we were told they make it in house) Some of the dishes were too sweet for my tastes as if they were compensating for spice with sugar (maybe it's a regional accent or change for Redmond customers?). I'd definitely go back and order the larb and try some other special dishes.

    (3)

  • Reychelle R.

    Clean and relaxed atmosphere that was very authentic. Server was kind and attentive. Food selection was excellent due to the fact that every single dish had a picture next to it. You knew what to expect and portion size for dinner was a hefty amount for family size sharing. Tom yum had a spice level I almost couldn't handle, but enjoyed very much. I wouldn't mind being a regular at this restaurant if I lived in the area.

    (4)

  • Kenny K.

    Love Thai food so I'm a bit biased. The service was great but the food wasn't anything special. I got Pad Thai and it wasn't bad or great. It's nice and clean. Definitely cleaner than a lot of other Thai restaurants.

    (4)

  • Nick D.

    One of the best green papaya salad I've had outside of Thailand. Crispy garlic chicken was mediocre - Too much dough and just overcooked. Very nice ambience and OK to bring kids

    (5)

  • Jenn L.

    Bai Tong is a good Thai option if you're looking for ambiance. The space is huge, great for groups, and is beautifully decorated. You can tell they truly made an effort to make the place look as best as possible. However, I have to say I wasn't that impressed by the food. We ordered the chicken pad thai with 5 stars and the crispy garlic chicken with 3 stars, as well as the fresh rolls to start. The pad thai was okay but not the best by any means, and definitely not as spicy as something with 5 stars should be. The crispy garlic was overly sweet to me, and I have to admit I did not feel that great for the rest of the day after that. However, the fresh rolls were among the best I've had, and the peanut sauce was divine. I'm not sure I will be back, but I am overly picky about Thai food so that could be why.

    (3)

  • Millie T.

    Again I came here for my favorite fried rice! This time I ordered yellow curry fried rice w three stars spicy and my husband ordered Phad Khi Mao w two stars spicy level, but interesting thing is my husband's meal is more spicy than mine...in the end I just found they didn't offer us soup today ...:( Although it's still delicious as usual...

    (3)

  • Michele M.

    I have been to Bai Tong numerous times before, but tonight was extremely disappointing. Honestly, I have not had this bad of an experience at a restaurant in a very very very long time. Our server Ning (the name on the receipt) was not attentive and she was down right rude to me and my friends. Maybe she didn't care about how she treated us because she added 18% gratuity to the bill, but tip is a privilege. Even if tip is automatically added to the bill, customer service should not go out the window. My friends and I were very polite to her and she returned the favor with attitude, attitude and more attitude. It's not our fault there was hair in our food. It's not our fault my spoon was dirty (so dirty my napkin was stuck to it). None of that was our fault, so I don't understand why she was so rude. Then, at the end of our meal, we sat there for a good 15 minutes waiting for her to walk by our table. When she finally came by, SHE asked us if we wanted boxes and when we said yes, she seemed angry and gave us attitude again. I like the food here and I always thought the service was fantastic. However, we were treated so poorly tonight that it makes me never want to come here again.

    (1)

  • Anne C.

    Came here for dinner on Sunday, Mother's Day. We didn't have a reservation, so our group of 6 waited about 30 minutes. We've gone to the southcenter location several times, went here bc we were in the area. This location is definitely a bit "fancier". Beautiful decor. Sculptures, statues, art everywhere. The food as expected was mostly delicious. But let's break it down (hehe). Crab wontons- your usual, but they do fill their wontons generously with a good amount of cream cheese/crab meat fresh spring rolls- ahh, these were good. Flavors seemed a bit more complex than spring rolls from other places.. And the creamy peanut sauce accompanied it well. Mini (fried) egg rolls- veggie with sweet and sour dipping sauce. Didn't care too much for. A bit greasy. vegetable deluxe (with chicken)- I also didn't care much for. The flavor was mild, and mostly carrots and cabbage. I don't know what I was expecting, but I would have enjoyed more veggies.. And the mild flavor was overpowered by everything else we ordered. Phad Thai- was good. Nice texture, rich flavor. Thumbs up Phad see iew- also with good flavor and texture... When it comes to Thai noodle dishes, the texture of the noodles is so important to me! Both noodle dishes were great! Curry fried rice- a Must! Something we always order. Great yellow curry flavor. Garlic crispy chicken- OmG addicting! Our first time trying this dish and we loved it. Crispy batter/coated chicken with a sweet glaze. We usually don't order this kind of chicken dish, but definitely glad we did! Was awesome. Service was good. Our girl was friendly and checked up on us throughout our meal. And while they are great with kids and accommodate them (separate kids menu and kids silverware), the ambience is nice and can be noticeable if kids become loud/unruly.

    (4)

  • Kevin N.

    The crispy garlic chicken was very good with right amount of crunchy breading and chicken together. It was so good then we had to order another entree of it since we didn't want to stab each other fighting over the garlic chicken. Duck Curry was on point with a lot of my dark meat duck in a red curry sauce. Wasn't too spicy even on the 1-5 scale (we ordered 4 in spiciness). Service was a bit slow from taking our order, refilling our drinks, to bringing our check out. Luckily, we were too busy eating away and had time on our hands.

    (3)

  • Kim L.

    I've always been a fan of Bai Tong, def one of my favorite Thai places in the area. Normally I order: Crab fried rice, pad thai and the gai hor bai toi (sp?) but I wanted to save the mid day bloat from grease. So I decided to venture out and decided to order the Pattaya Grill. I ordered my steak medium rare but got it medium/ medium well. There was a fair amount of veggies with my steak and enough rice. I only finished a third of it. Will come back for lunch / happy hour.

    (4)

  • Sara B.

    Very Yummy! Great happy hour menu!

    (4)

  • Jen M.

    First of all, its rare for me to be impressed by a restaurant's service, but the servers we had were so sweet and personable. I was pleasantly surprised at their attentiveness, willingness to go above and beyond to accomodate my friend's preferences, and their surprise ice cream for my birthday! 5 stars for that. The menu is expansive and there's so many dishes I wanted to try, but we landed on phad thai and the crispy garlic chicken. The phad thai was decent - no complaints there, though the portion size was on the smaller size. But sadly, the garlic chicken - which I was looking forward to after reading the reviews - was really overcooked. It was not burnt, but overcrispy on the outside and quite dry and tough on the inside. The sauce that came with it was good, but a little sweet - the brown rice helped to tone it down a little. I am curious about other items on the menu and finding more good thai places on the eastside though, so would be open to giving the place another shot sometime.

    (3)

  • Michelle L.

    this restaurant has become one of my favorite restaurants. it never disappoints, and I always leave the place with a full belly. my go-tos: -crispy garlic chicken -bai tong special noodles -beef pad see ew -curry fried rice -fresh rolls

    (5)

  • Anne M.

    I just don't get the popularity. The food is just ok, there are much better Thai restaurants in the area, and with better prices. The red curry is watery, and they are not too generous with either the meat or fish portions that come in the curry (had to even ask for more once). Their noodles that I have had were cold, and flavorless. Really nice decor though, feels very expensive (just a pity the food doesn't taste expensive!) The one good thing is they serve a delicious Thai ice cream tea. If you go, you HAVE to order this!!

    (3)

  • Alex M.

    Great food and service. This is my husband and I's go to place for thai. Garlic chicken, pad sew ew, and panang curry are amazing.

    (5)

  • Suki S.

    I'm so excited to find a Thai restaurant that makes Khao Soi! And even better, they make it perfectly. Their pad thai is good and the ambience in this place is just absolutely beautiful. I love the service, the hostess and the waitresses are very sweet and attentive. I did not care for the mee krob, but each it's own.

    (5)

  • Cindy C.

    I had such a wonderful meal here. My husband and I were hungry so we sort of unknowingly ordered a ton of food for the both of us. We ordered the fried chicken (large size) , trout salad, pad see ew, som tom and satay for my son. We also ordered two drinks and the bill came out to be less than 70 dollars. We were so stuffed and brought half of our food back with us. Fried chicken was delicious. The skin was crisp and moist at the same time. The sweet chili sauce worked perfectly. The som tum was so authentic! It hit all the flavor profiles of sweet, sour, salty and spicy perfectly. Many other places sweeten their som tum or is pretty bland but this was so flavorful. Pad see Ew was also great; not too sweet and not too salty. The noodle was perfectly cooked. I love the slaw on the trout! I personally would not have chosen trout as the fish. The skin is a little chewy. The moisture from the slaw soaks the breading and just brings out the chewiness of the outer layer. This may just be my personal preference. I also tried the peanut sauce for the satay and the sauce wasn't too sweet and had the just right amount of peanut and coconut. My husband loved the food and he grew up in Thailand, so he knows authentic Thai food.

    (5)

  • Victoria M.

    If you want a fancy and unique thai restaurant, this is it! Bai Tong hardly disappoints besides their occasional wait which isn't that bad. The inside is so well decorated and modern, you can tell they took the time to make this place stand out. The servers also wear traditional thai clothing to give it an extra touch. One thing I always order is the crispy garlic chicken, this is a must! I've tried so many other places and no other place can compare. The chicken is fried to perfection where it's really crispy on the outside and the chicken is still juicy on the inside. It's garnished with crispy basil leaves, bell peppers and topped with a sweet, tangy sauce- you'll be hooked after the first bite. I usually get phad thai or pad see ew, which is okay here. I've tried other dishes and the food is always precise and comes out pretty quickly. They also have happy hour for a few drinks and selected food items! Happy Hour Times: Sun - Thurs : 3-6pm, 8:30-close Fri - Sat : 3-6pm, 9:30-close Make sure to try their ice cream and desserts, you will fall in love!

    (5)

  • Jonathan S.

    Besides that they forgot the complimentary soup, F Fried rice is authentic Asian taste! Chicken with pandan leaf is the best! Well done guys. One of the best pandan chicken I have ever tasted

    (5)

  • Sophia H.

    As I'm sitting here enjoying my two day left over of crispy garlic chicken, I notice there's a long strand of hair connecting the two chicken pieces together... Ugh SO DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!!

    (1)

  • Pushkar N.

    I love the food here and i am a regular customer. But today we had ordered a pineapple shrimp curry and we found a chunk of plastic. I lost my apetite after that :( . I am not sure about the food safty standards that a restaurant needs to maintain but I hope this is a one off incidence.

    (2)

  • Ninad S.

    Another great meal at bai tong. The pan-ang curry with beef and rice is so satisfying and hits the spot after a long day of work.

    (4)

  • Bryan K.

    Some of the best Thai food around. The restaurant is beautifully decorated to make you feel like you are in Thailand and the staff was very friendly. Having traveled to Thailand a few times, the food is very authentic. My favorite dish here is the Gai Hor Bai Toey, which is chicken wrapped in a leaf with a delicious sauce. It's unbelievably tasty and something you don't see at every Thai restaurant. Curries a spot on as well as favorites like Pad Thai and Fried Rice. If you are looking for good Thai food on the Eastside, you won't be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Tri H.

    On the outside this place looks sketchy but once you walk in they've done an outstanding job with it. This place has a lot going for it. The food is delicious with fresh herbs and ingredients. The staff is super responsive and friendly. To boot the prices are super low (I ate at lunch time). This is a place I'd definitely come back to!

    (5)

  • Mark Y.

    Solid Thai joint.. not to the standards of Chantanee or Pen Thai, but nice place for eating in. Lots of seating, friendly service, and above average food quality. Reasonable pricing, lots of parking... not much to complain about. been here several times.. solid.

    (4)

  • Sang L.

    I was contacted by the operations manager about my less than satisfactory experience at this restaurant. I must say that she was genuinely interested in getting feedback and in making things right rather than just trying to have me reverse the poor rating I gave. I can say this because I waited a few days after she offered to fix things for me (I had to decline because my trip to Seattle was for business and I have no immediate plan to go back there) and I was not asked to reconsider my review comments or the rating. Based on this alone, they deserve high marks. The food was still bad, but intentions and attitude do count. I love Yelp for helping customers' voices to be heard and drive behavior of businesses.

    (4)

  • Richard M.

    Great tasting Thai dishes. Nice Thai-style ambiance. You can come a bit dressy or casual since the venue's interior is nice enough. Even if your getting family style, 1 dish per adult is more than enough.

    (4)

  • Lynn M.

    I was by myself and it was getting too late for a full dinner but Bai Tong has one of the best Tom Ga soups that I have had anywhere. I sat at the bar rather than waiting for a table. I ordered the soup and their larb. The servings were generous and very well prepared. The service was quick and efficient. I try to go here whenever I am in town.

    (4)

  • Chelsea J.

    I honestly really loved their food & the design of the place, but oh my god service was slow. Staff was all really nice, but 30 minutes waiting for the appetizer was stretching my patience. It's a pretty big restaurant, so I can understand a little bit, but I just can't give 5 stars for that reason. Definitely worth it for how good the food is, but plan your night accordingly.

    (4)

  • Kevin W.

    I say this with a hint of sarcasm, but I really want to find out what archaeological site they had to unearth to obtain all the decorations they keep around the restaurant. Wow, assuming that all these statues are real, I wonder how they got here and why the owners aren't in another business if they could afford them. But I want them to stay in the restaurant business because they are good at what they do: cooking food. Yelp's online menu for this restaurant doesn't list their lunch specials, so I assumed I would be paying slightly higher prices, which I don't mind as long as they're reasonable. But they handed me a lunch menu which listed items that were cheaper than what I was expecting. Plus, they had quite a selection with fourteen items on there, so I know I'll be back to try some more. They first served me a small bowl of soup almost immediately. It was just salty water with some vegetables, but they were so quick with preparing my lunch that I didn't even get to finish the appetizer before the main course arrived. The Bai Tong Special Noodles dish pretty closely resembled some Chinese noodles I had seen before. It consisted of stir-fried wide rice noodles with chicken, egg, and lettuce. Such a simple dish seemed to work so well with minimal ingredients. To make the final product appear more than the sum of its parts, the people working here must take their work seriously and put in a lot of effort. It shows. I don't even really care about all the random artwork on display. I just want to be back for more of their dishes. $8.50 for a Pad Thai? I'm sold for next time.

    (5)

  • Helene L.

    Ambiance: beautiful, modern and traditional decorations. Service: great! Attentive staff! Food: great variety, quality, and traditional thai foods you don't normally find at Thai restaurants. For the most part standard Thai menu. Chicken wings over rated by reviews. Masuman curry- good, very rich and creamy. Pad sew ew was fair, could have been better with more sear. Value: fair.

    (4)

  • Nick K.

    Great quality food. I have tried a range of dishes including soups and curries. Price range for Thai food is ok. Service is typically polite and efficient. Atmosphere is pleasant !

    (4)

  • Andrea E.

    I love that you can take your shoes off and sit on pillows on the floor! Also, the food was excellent and they weren't mad when we came in after hiking and were kind of muddy and disgusting. They've got a ridiculous variety of tea, so if that's your thing they've got you covered. The food menu is actually pretty extensive too, and they've got a lot of pictures if you're not the readin' type.

    (4)

  • Joyce L.

    This used to be my go-to Thai place in the area because the food was consistently well-prepared and delicious. The last couple of times I went though, the food seemed to have gone downhill. The crispy garlic chicken, which is a steal on the happy hour menu, used to be fantastic. Now, it is a super sweet, sticky mess, with more breading than chicken. I also love the curries usually, but my last experience ordering massaman curry was disappointing - it felt like what you would get at your typical thai cut-rate take-out joint, but I expect far more from Bai Tong! Still a decent meal, but for the price, I'd rather take my dollars elsewhere until they get the food back up to the former levels.

    (3)

  • John L.

    I came here before around 9:30pm and today I came here at the same time. I did not like the fact that the server was rushing me. I came here for the food and the experience but man the server said the "kitchen was closing and you have to order everything right now" well I do not know how hungry I am and how I would feel after a meal. I might want to order another chicken wing and a desert. I would definitely give ONE STAR for service. Now for the food we always get Pat Thai chicken and beef. Thong yank guk Seafood salad Two order of chicken wings (it's really good) Seafood fry rice. Please next time don't rush us. If you take a customer at 9:59pm one minute before closing you are responsible for that customer.

    (3)

  • Patrick C.

    Really excellent Thai food, I was visiting from San Diego and this place has pretty delicious Thai food. I've had some good one from San Diego but this one is pretty good!

    (5)

  • Novaira M.

    Delicious ! The restaurant was surprisingly busy for a weekday lunch. We ordered the yellow curry fried rice, pad thai and panang curry. All the dishes tasted distinct and flavorful. The lunch special came with a vegetable soup which was very tasty too. The ambiance of the restaurant is very classy and ethnic. All the dishes were in the $9 - $13 range for lunch time. Looking forward to trying their dinner menu too ! Plenty of parking in the lot nearby. The only cons are that was quite noisy and we all had to speak loudly in order to hear each others conversation.

    (4)

  • Jennifer M.

    The food is great, the wait is not. I don't mind waiting but on a Tuesday night they tell us the wait is only 30 mins and an hour later we are still waiting for a table. I just wish their estimate of how long it would take was more close accurate. By the time we actually sat down and got our food it was way past my kid's bedtime. Poor things were hungry and tired. The service was good enough and the food was yummy They do an 18% gratuity charge for parties of six or more. We only had 4 adults, a 3 year old (who shared our a food) and a baby who ate nothing and slept the whole time. I was surprised they counted the baby. It was their loss because we always tip 20%.

    (3)

  • Dusty R.

    I have eaten real Thai food in Bangkok, and Bai Tong is near perfect! Except real Thai food is hotter than blazes for American tastes, so Bai Tong tones it down for us lightweights. My favorite is the crispy garlic chicken, but be warned, it has a very short half life before it gets hardened, so eat it up. I never had that issue :} For me, the hamburger of Thai food is Pad Thai. If a Thai restaurant cannot make it at least good to awesome, then I leave and never come back. Theirs is 5 star plus. Their Thai ice coffee is so good, but it is traditionally very sweet. The curries are amazing, red, yellow, and penang, so I order at least one curry, Pad Thai and crispy garlic chicken. I feel like a Thai king eating there, and the decor is very royal. Service is always great and the prices are reasonable for such high quality. For me as a Westerner who has lived in Southeast Asia, this is the best Thai food on the Eastside and Seattle.

    (5)

  • Vincent V.

    Very flavor cuisine, a bit on the spicy side already at number 2 out of 5, but very noisy. So if you like that vibe, this could be the place for you. Billed as a "fancy" Thai restaurant, Bai Tong has an excellent menu meant to please and impress. Prices are very reasonable. Noise level is a bit on the high side. We were seated in a booth for four, which was nice, but not too far from the set up station which meant that the sorting of clean silverware was more than clearly audible and pretty distracting at times. Conversations from nearby tables were loud, servers running around, musak playing etc etc. Our dishes were very well prepared. Service was very friendly and positive. Wish I could give four or even five stars but the ambiance was not quite what I expected.

    (3)

  • Kay N.

    I came here on the afternoon with a few of my friends for lunch. Overall the food was pretty standard to what I think Thai food should taste like. I enjoyed the pad see ew I ordered. The veggies were fresh and it wasn't too bland. I was with a vegan and it looked like she didn't have many options to choose from. The server was cold and not friendly in regards to the questions she asked. I would return maybe once more to try again, however given the many other Thai places, it might not be a while.

    (3)

  • Bam B.

    Takes an average of 10-15 mins before u get your food. Thai ice tea average. Spring egg roll were yummy. They gave free small veggie soup as a starter I enjoyed that. Phad kee Mao tofu was good typical but not impressive. Phad see eww was good the tofu was ok. Had the tofu yellow curry was perfect except potatoe could have been cut smaller so it can be softer it was very large wedge a bit hard! Would be better to take out the cabbage again so hard such large piece. Broccoli was ok. Mixed veggie delight I just didn't like it. Will be back again not during lunch hour!

    (5)

  • Gary W.

    Been here a few times with co-workers for team lunches. Usually, they are when we lose a team member that moves on; i.e. promotes themselves to other endeavors. I've only had a few of their dishes, the normal ones of red curry or pad thai with chicken. They ask the heat rating and I normally get the 3 stars. The portions for lunch are generous and I actually have never been disappointed with the service nor the food. I wouldn't rave about Bai Tong nor would I have anything bad to say. Actually, a pretty good Thai place for lunch close to the Microsoft campus.

    (3)

  • Natasha G.

    I visited here with my family per the owner's/manager's request. I, truly, appreciated the gesture and had a much better experience this time around. The service was still good and the food was much improved. Thanks to the owner for being attentive and listening to your customers!

    (4)

  • Esteban C.

    This place is AWESOME!! Walking in is like being transported to another country. The interior decorations are really nice and the place has a great ambiance and the staff was really nice. My brother and I came here where we were immediately greeted by the nice hostess. We ordered some thai iced coffees which were a little on the sweet side for my taste but good none-the-less. The menu was so very nicely designed which is something I don't usually mention but these were especially nice. The pictures were so good that I had a hard time deciding on what to get. I ended up getting a chicken pad thai which is my usual standard for testing a place and it was great. Next time I go, I'm definitely going to get some green curry. My brother got an awesome plate (that I fail to remember the name of) and I sort of had order-envy. After eating a full meal I was sad that I couldn't order more food. I can't wait to come back again!

    (5)

  • Rainier N.

    I love this place, good food, fast service, great seating. I've personally eaten here over a dozen times and we always come away satisfied. Take your friends, partner or work friends they will all love it. Some of the dishes may be spicy but you can always have them reduce it. Try the duck curry or any curry really.

    (5)

  • Photon X.

    Very authentic Thai food. Atmosphere is very nice. Expect to wait unless you have reservations BUT well worth the wait. Cury is awesome. Appetizers are very good.

    (4)

  • Emily L.

    Came here for an anniversary dinner, ordered the wrap chicken, coconut milk chicken soup, shrimp noodle salad, crispy garlic chicken, pad Thai and black rice desert. The environment is nice, need reservation if comes after 6ish. Personally I did not like the coconut chicken soup, tastes horrible.. And the shrimp noodle salad tastes too sour and have a weird taste.. The wrap chicken is good, tastes like regular teriyaki chicken. Crispy chicken is a bit too sweet, but good. The black rice with coconut is good because it is so easy to make.... I heard a lot of good things about this place, but I don't think we'll come back, maybe for happy hour.

    (3)

  • Shawny M.

    What a wonderful restaurant. I found this place through yelp and saw the great reviews. This place didn't disappoint. When I came in I was greeted with a smile. The decor was beautiful and the place is very well put together. 1) Drinks: Thai Iced Tea: First thing I ordered was the Thai iced tea. You can tell it's made in house, the tea and milk was separated when it was brought to me. It's not from a bottle. Darjeeling tea: Delicious Darjeeling tea. Just a warning. The stone-like cups that they give you absorb heat very well! Be careful! 2) Entree: I ordered the crispy garlic chicken and it was absolutely delicious. You could taste the garlic and it was very crispy. I highly recommend it. The rice was also very delicious. I also ordered an additional plate of brown rice. It was not like any other brown rice I've had. It was very good. 3) Staff: The most important part of this review is the staff. Wow. What a kind group of people. Everyone was attentive, kind, and informative. Bravo. Conclusion: A lovely place to have a meal. Thank you for having me as your guest. Cheers

    (5)

  • Christina K.

    [Take-Out] As you can see, I'm a pretty frequent regular at this place and I definitely will continue to be, regardless of hiccups in service. This time around, everything met expectations -- I didn't feel "cheated" from my previous experience and instead I like the overall consistency of the restaurant. Service was prompt and the order was 100% correct with all ingredients. It's nice to see that improvement from last time as well. Dishes Ordered: Pad Talay, Yellow Curry Fried Rice, Pad See Iew

    (4)

  • Saloni G.

    Lovely food. We mostly do take-outs on fridays. Service and food is awesome. My fav is panang curry with tofu and pinapple fried rice.

    (5)

  • Lisha Z.

    Environment is good. Servers are nice. Chicken wrap really yummy but fish cake is so so, can only taste the spice. Decent amount of salmon in salmon curry but does not come with rice. Need to pay extra for rice.

    (4)

  • Derek L.

    So, this might be a somewhat unfair review because my friend swears this is better than our favorite Thai restaurant in San Diego (Siam Nara) but sadly it wasn't. I came here for lunch and the first thing I noticed was the prices - each dish is about $2 more than a similar dish at Siam Nara, even though both have upscale interior decor. I tried to keep an open mind though and ordered a Pad Kee Mao at the waitress' recommendation, which is essentially a Pad See Ew with a more sweet and tangy sauce and a greater variety of vegetables. Now, don't get me wrong; it was definitely good. But I wasn't blown away and it certainly didn't justify the higher price tag. We also shared the chicken wraps, which he swears is the best thing there and will blow my mind and my taste buds...but it didn't. I found the chicken rather dry and without the soy sauce dipping sauce, it was nearly tasteless. Sadly, my research for a Thai restaurant comparable to Siam Nara will have to continue...

    (3)

  • Daria S.

    Delicious dishes, extensive menu, great atmosphere, nice and clean. The crispy garlic chicken with honey is to die for!

    (4)

  • Anjana A.

    I've been to this Bai Tong location now 8-9 times -for lunch, for dinner, for late night happy hour and it's been a fairly consistent experience of nice ambience, ok service depending on how busy they are, and better than average Thai food. I like the causal, ethnic yet trendy decor of the place, the booths and the different lighting in each section. It's a fun place for a date or a night out with friends, especially as they have a late night happy hour. The servers are dressed in black and are usually younger that contributes to the vibe of the place. It's probably not the best Thai food in the city, in a city that has some top notch Thai food joints, but it's fairly consistent. I've ordered a lot of items off their menu and found that Phad Thai, Crispy Garlic Chicken, Panang Curry, Salmon with curry, etc. are all fairly decent. I find their food to be a little bit too sour and salty and too sweet on occasion, but at least it's consistent. And prices are fairly reasonable with some nice specials in the happy hours. It gets 4 stars for the combination of ambiance, food, reasonable prices.

    (4)

  • Dida P.

    Since moving to the new neighborhood, we occasionally went back to Bai Tong Thai whenever we were craving for Thai food. (It's sad that we still couldn't find any Thai restaurant as good in our new area.) We can't point out what we like most from the menu since everything is delicious. It might be worth to mention "Pad Ka Prau with ground pork". I would ask to skip the bell pepper, and that tastes just like what I had in Thailand. The food is consistently fantastic. The service is always great. Wish the restaurant can move with us. =P

    (5)

  • Dalina L.

    I came here after the cirque du soleil show with my family and we were very disappointed. We ordered 13 dishes, and the total came to 165. But that's not what im complaining about. The portions were quite small. The tum yum soup was incredibly sour and tasted like they used the ends of the tamarind. Ive never tom yum soup that sour. I'd have to say that the crispy garlic chicken was very good. I was impressed, usually i wouldn't order such thing but i really liked it, and would order it again. After we ate all the food, my mom found that her last piece of tomato still had the label on there!! That's not okay. What was more disgusting was when we told the server, he came over and said "oh no, again?!" excuse me, what do you mean again?! so this has happened before? The "manager" came over and apologized, didn't seem like she cared much or did anything about it. Yeah, she gave us 2 free thai teas, but im sure you could have done something more perhaps taken that dish off our bill? She wasn't nice either, we had kids that were running around and i understand it's dangerous for the servers but we just found a tag on our tomato, least you can do is be nice, and she was not at all. I wish i could have taken a picture of the tomato, but the server took it away so quick, i didn't have the chance to. Overall, my experience here was not all that great. Their appearance was nice, but food wasn't all that good, and service wasn't as well.

    (2)

  • Dan S.

    *Really solid thai food, not your run of the mill flavors *went family style and loved all 3 dishes we had, stand out was the crispy garlic chicken *Prompt service and friendly

    (4)

  • Patrik S.

    Fish cakes were lovely. Service was swift. Love the waterfall beef. Usually crowded by Thai families which is a good sign. Spicyness can be set between one and four stars. I took three and it was perfect.

    (4)

  • Sreehari V.

    Great ambience and good customer service. I love the hor mok, crab fried rice and the crab wontons. Salmon curry is also good and would definitely recommend. Will be going back.

    (4)

  • Curt N.

    I have been to this location several times and it is always very good. The service is typically just right as well. I love the red and yellow curry and the phad thai is always excellent. I've had a few other dishes but do not remember their names. Regardless, I've never been disappointed.

    (5)

  • Jon L.

    Reviewer 300! I have dined at the Redmond Bai Tong a couple of times with my work colleagues. This is their favorite place to get an off campus lunch. It has been on my radar for quite some time, but I never found the right occasion to try it out. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and a huge upgrade from the previous tenant which was a diner from what I recall. The restaurant is large enough that it has two dining areas and a bar. Weekday lunchtime is often filled with Microsoft employees getting their grub on. As a result, it can be difficult to get a table at the peak of lunch. My recommendation being to come early or after the crowds have dispersed. The menu is a bit more adventurous than your typical Thai restaurant. There are some specialties here that I have not seen at other Thai places. There is a lunch menu if you want to save some off the a la carte price. Each meal is preceded by a complimentary cabbage soup. So far I have tried two things. The panang curry with seafood ($12.50) and the chicken larb ($10.95). My thoughts were a bit mixed on them. I didn't think these meals lived up to the hype that I heard about Bai Tong. The curry was not spicy, but rather salty. Granted, panang curry is supposed to be mild. But all I could taste was the salt. Make sure to eat it with rice to even out the flavor. Seafood was nice, but the portion was a bit smallish. The chicken larb was good. It is basically like Chinese lettuce wraps except they use cabbage here. It had decent flavor and I had enough leftovers for dinner. Service was a bit inconsistent, dependent on the server that we had. Meals did take a while to come out, but that is typical when a restaurant is busy. I think Bai Tong is just alright. I would recommend it if you are coming here with a group since the space is large. But if you are looking for a quick Thai meal, I would check out one of the other places nearby instead due to the wait time.

    (3)

  • Rahul B.

    Got some Phad see eww. It was the worst I've had in my entire life. I've had other dishes and they were okay. But that experience has turned me away for good.

    (2)

  • Brooke D.

    Visited on a Saturday evening. They have a happy hour from 3-6 pm with great appetizers. The crab wontons are so light they are almost difficult to dip and the satay peanut sauce was amazing. I had the pad sei-iew and it was awesome. Much lighter than the dish I normally have. My husband said the 3 stars was not very spicey for the garlic chicken. I could eat it without much issue, so if you really like spice go higher. The drinks were good as well, but a little pricey. We also has a salad with peanut sauce that was so fresh. Service was great. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Chibi C.

    Extremely expensive for a meal with your spouse, not a place you would go for a wednesday night late dinner. The food is very good with a crowd that shows I am true in making my decisions to come to this place. One special dish I would advice fish lovers to try is their Whole Fish Fry, it is particularly well made with good seasoning that might be a good thing for non spice lovers.

    (4)

  • Lily T.

    Long time no Thai food! We love their amazing food, great service and attractive internal design ideas. I am sure you will enjoy eating there :)

    (5)

  • Jenny K.

    4.5 stars One of my favorite Thai restaurants. My office will often get catering from here, and I've also visited with friends for meals & happy hours. The food is consistently delicious and service is prompt. A couple more $ than your average joe Thai restaurant but generally worth it for the taste and serving size.

    (4)

  • Katie L.

    Fantastic! We shared several things, pork Larb salad, grilled Pork appetizer, Tom yum, spring rolls (yummy peanut sauce), crispy garlic chicken. All fantastic! My daughter ordered the meatball beef soup. This was the only disappointing item. Beef was tough and very bland flavor. Would definitely go back! Service was fantastic too! Bonus!

    (5)

  • Mary B.

    Always satisfying. I think it's very unique from other Thai places. Very clean. All the staff is very nice and the food is always great. CRISPY garlic chicken is a must

    (5)

  • Paul Q.

    I'm not in a writing mood right now so I'll make this very brief. Crispy garlic chicken - good flavor, but heavily breaded. The actual chicken meat was small compared to the how the dish looked. Good seasoning, love the sweet tinge in the chicken, tasty, but somewhat greasy. Pad see eew - probably my favorite of the night. I just love wide rice noodles and this dish was not oily like its Chinese counterpart. Pad talay- veggies and seafood. the dish was actually tasty but there was only a piece of scallop (very small one too) and one piece of salmon slice, probably 2 shrimps. I wish they put more seafood. The place was busy even when we came past 9pm. Pricey for a Thai place.

    (3)

  • Sheng M.

    Excellent food and excellent service here. I would steer away from the fried appetizers as they seem to get overly saturated, but other than that, presentation and taste on all other dishes is sublime. My faaaaaav spring roll place because they have the most delicious peanut dipping sauce. Try it and I promise it will be a new favorite! If you aren't used to a lot of salt, some of the dishes may be too bold for you like the crispy garlic chicken... which by the way is yummmmay. The staff is always friendly and super accommodating. While they have plenty of seating, I always recommend making a reservation during the lunch hour since a lot of Microsoftees come here during the weekdays. Tip: Check in here....10% off your bill! :)

    (4)

  • Zachery M.

    My favorite Thai place in the Seattle Metro area, it's a must stop if I'm over by Bellevue or Redmond during dinner time. I've gotten many things in my visits to Bai Tong and they've all been good but my single favorite item on the menu is the yellow curry. I love the flavor profile of the this dish and enjoy the kick it has.

    (5)

  • Debbie P.

    This location has had a string of unsuccessful restaurants, but I think Bai Tong is here to stay in Redmond. We came in on a Friday night hoping to grab a "quick" bite to eat. However, this place was PACKED! There was a wait for about 30 minutes for a table, but we were able to snag the last 2 seats at the bar. So first impressions, you enter in to an entry way before the actual restaurant and are greeted by gold, ornate dragon. In the restaurant, the bar is situated behind the host area (not obvious). There are booths and tables throughout the restaurant. Along the way to the bathrooms, there were other tables, it looked like a loungy kind of area to me, with throw pillows along the extended bench. As we sat at the bar, we noticed a bunch of regulars, who were kind enough to suggest items on the menu. And, unfortunately we were accosted by a boozy lady who was pretty well lit up, thankfully, her table became available soon after... So we ordered the the appetizer portion of the spare ribs and chicken wings, seafood pad sei iew, and fresh rolls. All were delicious!!! We noted a pretty decent selection of liquor, about 3-4 beers/cider on tap. I had the awesome Basil Whiskey, and the Friday Italian Margarita! By far, I really enjoyed the Basil Whiskey. I'm looking forward to trying their other daily cocktail specials. And Michael, the bartender, rocks! He's really generous, if you know what I mean! ;) I forgot to use it, but if you check in on Yelp, you'll get 10% off your bill!

    (4)

  • Jane Y.

    I went there twice with friends. I am going today with my friends. I didn't know I could get 10% off by writing a review, and I am doing it. I don't know the name, but thick noodles with Tofu was good.

    (5)

  • Danielle C.

    This is a slightly upscale Thai restaurant (in terms of decor) but the prices are pretty reasonable, especially during happy hour (drinks and appetizers). I tried the pad thai during happy hour (only $5.50! Best deal ever) and it was a decently sized portion, although to be frank a bit sweet for me (I might not like pad thai anymore). I also got the tom yum soup with medium spice and it was delicious. Not too spicy but still had a kick to it. The sweet and sour balance was great. Not a huge fan of the mushrooms in the soup though. I would not recommend the glazed chicken though. The sauce is sweet and delicious but the sauce is quite sticky and it makes for a poor dining experience. There is also a 10% off Yelp checkin as of this writing.

    (4)

  • Thomas T.

    Stopped by based on reviews. Service was very good. Very clean and friendly place. Ordered wrong. Got the crispy basil chicken. It was very sweet and too well done. It was hard to eat. Chewy. Wish I had gotten the ground chicken and basil. Others around us seemed to really enjoy their food.

    (3)

  • Priyank S.

    One of the best Chinese restaurants in Bellevue. The food is always great and the service impeccable. You might find a short wait period of 5-10 mins.

    (5)

  • Terry S.

    I love everything on the menu....happy Hour is great ..egg rolls, crab wontons and phai Thai

    (5)

  • Nicole B.

    Amazing Thai food! We highly recommend the pineapple fried rice, pad thai and Tom Kha!

    (4)

  • Rohan K.

    Bai Tong for me has gone from 4 to 3 to 2 stars for me. I don't get why they insist on getting worse. After a few mistakes over consecutive visits, I had updated my first review to reflect that and the manager Mary contacted me and apologized and sent me a gift card to come visit again to make things right. I went there last night with my wife and 4 guests. They managed to make a complete mess of the entire evening. Here's the series of unfortunate events: 1. The server was very confused while taking the order which was pretty straightforward. 2. We had 3 pad thais. 2 veg and 1 chicken with one of the veg being spice 4 while the other two were spice 3. The guy who brought out our plates had no idea which was which and started randomly guessing, naming each plate at least twice. He eventually told us to just eat them because they are not that different and we won't know the difference anyway. WOW. Also, we had asked for the pad thais with no tofu and only veggies. Guess what, they had tofu in them, small cubes of tofu that we had to sit picking out. 3. We asked our original server why the pad thai was brought out before the drinks or the appetizers. Her response 'WHAT APPETIZERS"? When we reminded her she says "Oh those were from happy hour menu so can come anytime or all together" 4. We had asked for a vegetarian Jungle Curry since my guests were all veg. The guy from #2 brings some curry with pork, leaves it on our table and goes. When we tried to call him back to tell him, he decided to just go back into the kitchen. When we eventually found our server and told her, she casually said "Oh that's for another table, and then she calmly took that bowl that we had already mixed up and served it to the 'other table'" 5. Finally the food all came out somewhat correctly followed by the check. Not only did they charge for the mixed up dishes, they also added the full gratuity amount since we were a table of 6. Honestly for such a bad experience we did not want to leave a tip at all. Our entire evening was ruined and I was put in such an embarrassing spot in front of my friends who I had brought here for "good food". On our way out one of my guests voiced her concern about what happened to the concierge up front who's response was "Oh I didn't know. My server never told me any of this". She did apologize though but all the damage had already been done. I'm very very disappointed with what happened last night and I'm never going back to Bai Tong again. I used to really like this place but with so many repeated bad experiences I just don't feel like they will improve. I hope their manager Mary reads this and takes it as feedback and improves the customer experience at Bai Tong before other loyal regulars decide to stop going there. p.s. This is not just based on 1-2 visits. I've the most Yelp check-ins here and hold the Duke badge for Bai Tong. So yes, this used to be one of my favorite restaurants and I'm sad to see it crash like this. Pardon the long rant; just expressing my frustrating.

    (2)

  • Paul L.

    Ba-na-na-s Ambiance: 4 Food: 5 Value: 5 Serving some of the best Thai food I've had, ever, Bai Tong has quickly squeezed out all others. This is our goto spot for Thai. The flavors are subtle and right on. Everything is well executed and well presented, signs of a well-run place. Their happy hour is also one of our favorites. From the assorted appetizers (try the banana leaf chicken, the crispy fried leaf and marinated chicken is an exotic combo) to the 2.50 Singha, it's pretty great. They also have the daily drink special, including interesting ingredients like Thai chili infused vodka and rainbows. In case you're wondering, Bai Tong means leaves of ba na na s

    (5)

  • Jean S.

    So, I feel torn about my review of Bai Tong. The first time I dined at Bai Tong last year, I wasn't much of a Yelper, so I didn't review it at the time. If I had, I would have given a five-star rating without hesitation and raved about the wonderful food, excellent service, sophisticated ambiance and the interesting chartreuse hammer pants worn by the waiters. My family and I returned to Bai Tong last week, and we had a less rave-worthy experience. Now, if I didn't have such high expectations from my previous dining experience, perhaps I would have tempered my expectations. The 30-minute wait at 8:00pm on a week night exasperated me when we first arrived, but it worked out to our advantage, since we were seated in time to partake in the late night happy hour specials. The good: Happy hour specials on drinks rocked - drinks always sky rocket our bill, and the house red wine was delicious. The Garlic Fish Fry is just as good as I remembered. The fish is crispy, and the sauce is garlicky and flavorful. The Jungle Curry we ordered was ok - not great, but not bad, either. If you check in on Yelp, they give you 10% off your check. The bad: I had been craving Pad Thai, and I'm so glad we ordered the smaller happy hour serving, because it was terrible. Mushy and ketchupy, I couldn't even eat it - hard to believe it came out of the Bai Tong kitchen. The chicken wrapped in pandan leaf and deep fried was also unremarkable - also a happy hour special, thankfully. I will also include service here, because they were so busy, the service was spotty. I was annoyed to see other tables seated after us getting water and having drink orders taken before our waitress ever came by (I saw this at multiple tables around us). There would also be moments where the waitress totally disappeared for long stretches. At one point, we almost walked up to the service area of the bar to grab our own drinks, which had been sitting there for a long time.

    (3)

  • Amit D.

    Relatively upscale looking Thai restaurant. Great food. Price is just right. Lot of waiting in rush hour.

    (4)

  • Melissa B.

    The first time I came here, it was about 4:30 on a Saturday and the restaurant wasn't busy, but they made us wait about 10 mins to get a table because they were "switching over lunch to dinner wait staff." We loved the decor and food was pretty good, though not as much portion sizes as other places, given the tad bit higher prices. We were able to get some happy hour deals, until 6 which was good. I still enjoyed the food so decided to come back for a family celebration and reserved a table for 12 + 2 babies for a Saturday at 5pm. The restaurant called a few hours before our reservation to confirm, which was nice since the guy that took it a week ago didn't sound too clear. We got to our reservation and it was in a separate room with larger tables- nice privacy. They set up a high chair upside down for our baby's car seat, which kept wanting to tip over- we didn't use it as it was not safe. Wish they'd just get some of those slings for car seats! It took the wait staff forever to check on us each time we were ready with drink and food orders. Drinks took a long time to come out. Food didn't take too long to come out though, and all our orders were correct. They only came to refill our water after paying the bill, too. They were able to split the check three ways very easily. Overall, food is good, but wait staff is slow.

    (3)

  • Al L.

    Ordered takeout for 9 people. Crispy chicken and pineapple fried rice. Food was just fine. Despite their portion recommendation, we were really short. $100 later I really felt short changed. And we had to pick up as they do not deliver.

    (2)

  • Sam Y.

    I usually go to my neighborhood thai restaurant but I had a family gathering. This place has nice exterior+ interior decorations. The overall experience was nice.

    (5)

  • John M.

    This was really good. So much better that your typical local Thai/Chinese/Japanese combo place. Thank you and I'll be back.

    (5)

  • Giulia C.

    Mediocre pad thai, maybe less than that, I had their special rice which was actually fairly tasty though! Server switched our spice numbers (At Asian restaurants, THIS IS A BIG MISTAKE!!!) No room for mistakes on that one... we told I'm guessing the manager, since she was for some reason catering to our table instead of our server who only came around to take our orders? Idk.... the manager didn't do anything but say "hm..." maybe you should have comped our app? I think so... She also took away my boyfriends plate without asking if he was done...the only reason I'd come back is because their happy hour is really cheap(9:30-11:00 is a big bonus!!) and I like the decor

    (2)

  • Ashley T.

    As far as Thai restaurants go, Bai Tong has become one of my favorites! I've only been here twice, but all the dishes are very flavorful and generously portioned. There are so many ways to go wrong with Thai food, but they go further by offering some unique things not typically found in Thai restaurants. For appetizers, the banana leaf chicken wraps are a must-have. The chicken is cooked inside of a banana leaf, and it comes out so tender and juicy. After adding the light soy sauce, I could probably eat the entire plate of wraps by myself. Their fried rices and phad thai are also really good! Phad thai at some restaurants taste faintly of ketchup, but it's really well done here and they don't skimp on the protein. If you're looking for something a little different, the salmon and curry in banana leaf (hor mok) was really tasty. Some of it was whole pieces of salmon, and some was salmon mixed with a slightly curry tasting mixture. It's a lighter choice to balance out some of the more heavy dishes! I also love that all of the dishes come with some salad or fresh cucumbers and tomatoes, which is really refreshing. Along with great food, the atmosphere is really nice and the food presentation is pretty too. They also offer brown rice, which is always a plus in my book!

    (4)

  • Lovish D.

    I want to give this a 5 stars. Only issue is the looooong wait you have to deal with, specially around peak hours. Tasty food. So if you have some time, then this place is a clear winner among all.

    (4)

  • Lance M.

    This is more than just a Thai restaurant. Most places serve sort-of Thai food. This place serves real Thai food in a nice atmosphere. Nice place but casual as well. I would call ahead on a busy night if I were you. It was crowded and people waiting to be seated. I love the Thai Crispy Chicken. Lost to like here. Prices are good.

    (4)

  • Tabassum S.

    Love love love their food. Nice ambience too! I come here a lot in small or big groups. There's always a waiting line. So call ahead to book your spot!

    (5)

  • Terry D.

    Really enjoyed my first trip to Bai Tong Redmond. The parking lot and restaurant were really busy for a Wednesday lunch but the service and food proved why. The wait staff was quick and polite. I had the Steak salad and it was the most flavorful steak salad I've had. The steak was seasoned well and the dressing provided a contrast to the steak flavoring without drowning it out. The potato soup for starters was very tasty and didn't overload me with salty like many soups do. The exterior and interior were designed to math the Thai theme and the seating was very comfortable, oversized chairs with back pillows. Nice ambiance.

    (5)

  • Dana R.

    Decor is nice. Service is okay ... hard to find someone to ask for chopsticks, had to ask for chili condiments and soy sauce, and appetizers came out at different times, the last much later than the others which resulted in our entrees coming out quite a long time after ordering them. The crab wontons are mostly cream cheese -- didn't taste any crab. The spring rolls were tepid, greasy, and flavorless. The chicken wings were nice and crispy, but the sauce seemed like bottled sweet and sour sauce -- much too sweet and nothing special. The crispy garlic chicken is nowhere near as good as the same dish at Chantanee in Bellevue (about 10 minutes further West of this restaurant). This dish is overly battered and smothered in a one-note, overly sweet sauce which had too much fish sauce. It comes with crispy fried basil (as does the same dish at Chantanee) - which is nothing special, as it's not hard to make (I easily fry them up at home). My husband ordered the Phad Thai - we had to ask whether there was a tamarind (as opposed to the overly sweet ketchup) based option. The server said yes -- he should have asked my husband which style he wanted. The Phad Thai was okay, but the same dish at Mae Phim (Pine Street location) in Seattle is much better. The pork fried rice was flavorless -- that's when I asked for the chili condiments and soy sauce. The rice had a strange texture (not exactly dry but like it had been sitting for quite some time). The pork was dry. Overall, I found their food to be average. I much prefer Chantanee and Mae Phim. I won't be back.

    (2)

  • Maureen R.

    Top Notch Thai Food. I live in Los Angeles now, but whenever I'm in Redmond, I go to Baitong. The staff is really nice and the food is authentic. I now work at UCLA and host business lunches at Baitong because they can seat groups and the food is fantastic. I lived in Thailand for 5 years, so I know good Thai food.

    (5)

  • Tammy Y.

    Yuck! Decor is beautiful and unique but food was almost like microwave dinner. Pad Thai was too fishy, satay chicken was plain, crispy fish has no flavor, the cellophane noodle soup tasted canned with kits of garlic and the special rice was just steamed rice with chicken. The place was so warm I was sweating as I ate. The lights were flickering on and off. The waiter also showed up quite a few minutes later.

    (1)

  • Naomi R.

    Food is excellent . Don't try to use the 10% check in if you are doing take out. They will not honor it even though it doesn't mention. *excludes take out orders

    (4)

  • Dan P.

    Good thai food! We had a lot of stuff including the panang curry, pad thai, pad see eew, pineapple fried rice, etc. All of the food was good and everyone ate well. The group of 4 adults and 3 kids ordered 7 dishes + soup but we were still a little hungry at the end. Oh well, I need to lose some weight anyway.

    (4)

  • D W.

    Food was great! 1 star for the receptionist. Very questionable behavior when greeting the guest even when it is not busy as if they are bothering them big time.

    (1)

  • Regina D.

    Best Thai on the Eastside!! The restaurant can cater to all sized groups and is the definition of posh. Try the Pad Ka Prau and the Khao Soi (the Burmese noodle dish that is out of this world) with a side of brown rice to keep it on the healthy size. The portions are perfect to order and prices are reasonable considering the venue.

    (4)

  • Phillip S.

    BEST Thai on the east side. Fantastic atmosphere (when you walk inside the first time you think 'wow?!'). Fantastic and authentic flavors all around. I order the Pad Thai nearly every time because it's spot on perfect in terms of flavor profile, but their curries and appetizers are good too.

    (5)

  • Dan D.

    An outstanding Thai restaurant in Redmond. It is a larger place, and is almost always full with a (short) wait. All of the well-known Thai dishes are available, but Bai Tong has a wider variety than many Thai restaurants and some more unusual Thai dishes available. If you enjoy Thai food, try something that you can't get at your 'home' restaurant.

    (5)

  • Stef M.

    For some reason I always forget about this place, but they do decent Thai food - penang curry with beef is a winner, as is the waterfall beef salad. Rice is piping hot and freshly-cooked, service is friendly and quick even during the lunch rush. I'm planning on returning to check out happy hour.

    (4)

  • Flair D.

    This place is great! The entrance is very elaborate with the sculpture greeting you as you walk by it and you come upon the front desk. Usually it's a 5-10 minute but that's because this place has grown in popularity and the place to go for great food. I started with the coconut Thai iced Tea that has jelly in it. The crispy garlic chicken is good as an appetizer so it's a great way to start the menu. All are great and not in order. The pad Thai, pad se ew and the paneng curry is a must. Anytime you want some great Thai good, come here and you won't be disappointed!

    (5)

  • M D.

    Their food is always good. But the service is not so good. We chose Bai Tong for our girls night out. It was Thursday night, so they were not so busy when we dine in. While we are still eating, a server kept coming to our table and tried to clean up dishes. We ordered a lot food and drinks, we tried to enjoy our time there but because of the rude server, we felt rush to leave the restaurant. I don't think we will go back there again.

    (2)

  • D B.

    Nice ambiance, good service and above all, great Thai food.

    (4)

  • Jess B.

    Unfriendly, slow service. Rip off. Charge for every little thing, like charging 2$ extra for subbing brown rice. Did not bring soup with lunch special, or extra rice we asked. Took 10 minutes to bring drink order. Food was pretty good, but not worth the bad experience. Will not be returning. Ever.

    (2)

  • Annie T.

    Beautiful Thai restaurant with pretty amazing food. I've never been disappointed by any of their dishes yet. My favorites are the Pad See Ew with beef and Red Curry. They are pretty generous with their portions as well. All the employees are dressed in traditional Thai uniform which completes the look of this restaurant. The only downfall to this place is that service sometimes is really slow, mainly the kitchen. It can take up to 30 min before the food comes out which sucks when you are really hungry. The waiters/waitresses tend to also disappear when you need them the most as well. Other than that, this is probably the nicest Thai restaurant I've ever been to!

    (4)

  • Heidi T.

    I was kind of surprised at how awful everything was considering how many ppl like this place. Order was wrong and wayyy oversalted. Yuck. I can find other places with much better food. Maybe I will try again to see if it will be any better....

    (2)

  • Jamie R.

    Bai Tong is def worth 5 stars. They sat us quickly at lunch time, have good prices, friendly service and excellent food. We started with the chicken satay skewers, which we could tell were expertly marinated, they were flavorful, hints of coconut and lime, mmmm mmm! Only gripe is I like even numbers, and they only gave 5 skewers. Entrees. The man and I are curry junkies, we know our way around a bowl of the stuff. He got the green and I the red, we each got 3 star. They delivered on the spice, it was just right and both curries we excellent and full of meat and appropriate veggies. I ordered a side of steamed veggie for my curry, I don't eat rice. I do this all the time and the results are all over the place. Some places charge extra, some don't, some veg are of a great portion and variety and some not so much. Some are fresh, some gross and oily. Bai Tong gave me a large size side of fresh assorted steamed veggies and it was only $3, completely worth it! We saw an article on the way out titled "Phad Thai Heaven", we will come back to experience this but for now it's curry heaven.

    (5)

  • Kim D.

    This was one of my go to Thai spots in Bellevue but recently times has changed. FOOD: Usually I get my favorites panang curry and pad Thai. This time I arrived during their happy hour so I decided to order some happy hour items, fried wonton, pad Thai and crispy garlic chicken. They brought out CRAB wontons, so I told them I didn't order that. And the looked at me like I ordered it wrong.... So waiter went to talk to someone else and I believed the manger came over and I talked to them and we even had to pull out menu to make sure I didn't order the wrong item. They even asked if I ordered wrong?? Come to show, they were wrong so they brought the item that I did order... Wow. How are you going to tell me I ordered the wrong thing.... I know what I'm ordering! Secondly, the panang curry was way watered down... usually that was not the case. Everything seemed to be off. I'm not sure if it was a bad day but this restaurant is definitely not consistence and I question ever going back. SERVICE: The only service enjoyable is when I sit at the bar. Otherwise, very non attentive and people seem to look at you with an attitude. PRESENTATION: dishes do look appetizing but taste is not consistent. Interior is dark and has a warm atmosphere. Nice decorations and nice small bar. LOCATION: in a parking lot where Safeway and mandarin buffet is so there is lots of parking. Would I come back? mehh last experience was just terrible. ADVICE: sit at the bar for better service but can't guarantee great food.

    (2)

  • Ellie P.

    Good Thai food. Super busy even late into the evening. Unexpected for Redmond. Gluten-free notes: They have "gluten-free" icons all over the menu. It's easy to be able to see what you can and can't eat. One extra star for that.

    (4)

  • Eduard K.

    Pretty good food, serving and atmosphere, fairly low price. Great lunch experience.

    (5)

  • Mike P.

    Service was good, although the wait for food was a little long given that the restaurant was semi-busy. I ordered Pad Thai and while it wasn't bad, it just wasn't very good. I kind of expect Thai restaurants to be able to deliver a tasty Pad Thai given the popularity of the dish. Overall my experience was far from bad, it is a comfortable environment and as I mentioned before the service was fine. I doubt I'll be back though given the huge variety of Thai places on the eastside and several of them that I am a lot more confident on regarding overall food tastiness. My recommendation is to try Thai Ginger in RTC instead.

    (2)

  • Nick P.

    I really love this place. The food, ambiance and service are top notch. Though the price is a little bit on the high side compared to other similar thai places but I think it is definitely worth it. They have quite a few vegetarian options and I really love their spring rolls. Overall I would say one of the best thai restaurants on the east side.

    (5)

  • Rowin A.

    The extremely rare Thai restaurant that is exceptional in BOTH decor and authentic food! It could be a museum with some tasteful modern accents, and many waitstaff also sport traditional attire. Bai Tong originally was started by Thai Airways hostesses who craved real Bangkok-style Thai food while they were stuck during layovers in SeaTac. This Eastside installment certainly lives up to their ideals and high standard of taste. This is certainly a place suitable for special occasions, yet the prices are quite reasonable.

    (5)

  • Emily S.

    One of my new favorite places to eat! Romantic and slightly fancy but can be a casual family place to eat as well! Large menu with a full bar. The BEST crab wontons EVER!!! I had pad Thai and it was fabulous! The only thing my boyfriend and I noticed is that their food is not as spicy as most Thai restaurants that I'm used to. So I would recommend ordering it spicier than you usually would. I usually order my food 2 stars, so next time...I will get 3 instead. Can't wait To go back! Yum yum!

    (4)

  • Sarah L.

    I come here first time, I can tell it's all the food is very good here... The service very good here too.... I love it....!!

    (5)

  • Aaron B.

    I really enjoyed this place. It was my first visit and though I don't think a single visit is enough to truly judge a place, I had to make an exception. Everything from the service to the decor exceeded my expectations. We went there for happy hour. We tried the Phad Thai and Crispy Garlic chicken, as well as the Crab Wontons. Both entree's were delicious, even good as leftovers. The Garlic Chicken was a bit sweet, however I still enjoyed it, a lot. I was satisfied with the Crab Wontons I can't say that I was particularly BLOWN AWAY by the food, however we ordered off the happy hour menu which I imagine is designed for a specific pallette... Point being, I would really like to try more from their menu because I am confident they would only impress me more. I feel they deserve 5 stars and can't wait to eat here more and try their better dishes. Food great, service excellent, ambiance excellent. Happy hour prices were excellent.

    (4)

  • Jessica H.

    Oh wow this place is delicious, fancy looking, and quite reasonable! This place looks really nice and elegant if you need a place to entertain guests. MY MUST HAVE: crispy garlic chicken.. or i believe that is what its called. Happy hour makes it even better too! The chicken is delicioussss, and addicting. I could probably just eat the entire order by myself, it is so easy to get lost in the flavors and snack away till theres nothing left! We also ordered some curry and it was quite yum as well. I will come back though, because I need more of that chicken in my life.

    (4)

  • max s.

    I don't know about Yelpers anymore!! You really have no idea what authentic Thai is do you? Talking to the owner.. She indicated that their food is not authentic Thai but Thai fusion !!! The Pad Talyan is super sweet!! OMG... Every dish was sweet!! It has imitation crabs . The tom yum is soooo disappointing ... I am being super generous by giving this place 2 stars..

    (2)

  • Prashant S.

    Authentic Thai food, highly recommend..

    (4)

  • Gary K.

    My whole family are fans, with each of us having favorite dishes. This time, we had Thai ice tea, mee krob, crispy garlic chicken, roast duck curry, and tom yum soup. Only miss was the fried chicken wings. Not much flavor, but inside was a bit juicy. Service was attentive as usual, and being early, it did not take too long to be seated.

    (5)

  • Nanda L.

    My usual lunch spot when I'm craving thai since it's right by work. Food are pretty decent and lunch always come with their house soup. Service can be slow when you come during lunch and we usually get our bill early so we don't have to wait for it later. Recently tried something new and their spare ribs and crispy chicken wings are delicious. Flavorful and crispy but their noodles this time was just so so. I think they recently changed their spices so it's suppose to be more spicy but I don't feel the heat.

    (3)

  • Satya K.

    Excellent food spoiled by the unfriendly waiters. Overall food taste and restaurant ambience are excellent. Everything I have tasted here is very very good. I just wish the wait staff were friendlier. You ask them for anything and they look at you like you are genuinely bothering them. That is a huge turn off. I hope the management looks at reviews like these addresses this one problem.

    (3)

  • Jing C.

    Lovely restaurant in Redmond in a very convenient location. It has an elegant feel and a nice atmosphere, and the food was excellent. The service was actually hilarious, which seems like a strange way to describe it, but there it is. \\ FOOD/DRINK QUALITY: I came in a huge group, and everyone seemed quite pleased with their food. I ordered the Rard Nah (with 3 stars of spiciness) and a Thai iced tea. The noodles were awesome - I devoured it quickly and it was tasty and fresh, the noodles were the right consistency, and the "gravy" was so delicious that I spooned it all up even though I think it was only meant to be eaten WITH the noodles, not by itself. The iced tea was a little overly sweet, but still nice. \\ SERVICE: They were extremely accommodating, since we came in a group of 15+ without a reservation. They pushed extra tables for us when we had more members of our group straggle in without warning. The service was great, but it comes with some backstory - each dish can be made different levels of spicy, ranging from 0 to 5 stars. One of my friends, a bit of a joker, asked the waitress, "So what's it like to eat a 5 star spicy dish?" When she hesitated, he added, "Could a white boy handle it?" She laughed and suggested that he try it, and he responded, "All right I'll go with 1 star." And she promptly quipped, "You ask me about the 5 star and end up choosing 1 star?!" And all of us cracked up at the speechless look on his face. Our waitress was cheerful and had a good sense of humor, something that's rare these days! The food came a little slower than usual, but I don't blame them - we were a huge group and they brought almost all of our food at once. \\ ENVIRONMENT: Lovely - wooden tables and nice lighting. The outside looks really nice, and the sign has beautiful lettering. There are also these really nice seats in the back with kneeling cushions, I think? If I came with a date, I would definitely try that out. \\ TIPS: Don't overdo the spicy levels! And if you really can't handle the spice at all, know that you can choose 0 stars! It doesn't have to be between 1 and 5.

    (5)

  • Tammie E.

    Best Thai on the Eastside. A bit pricier than most Thai places, but it's also more of a sit-down restaurant than most Thai places. Their garlic crispy chicken is SO GOOD! My company has been coming here for the past few months to host a monthly happy hour. The event coordinator at Bai Tong has been really helpful, responsive, and they have really improved their service and taken my recommendations to heart after each visit. So each time we've come, they've really improved their service. The food, as always, is really tasty. Also, the F&B minimum for hosting an event in their back room is a good deal, so it's really worked out for my company. My company also comes here quite often for team lunches, and the hostesses and managers know me by now, so it's always nice to have them personally greet me. :) And they're always really helpful with gauging the right amount of food for our party. I'm really happy their service and quality of food has been consistent, if not increasing over time. I feel like it's the only credible Thai option on the Eastside.

    (4)

  • James L.

    Give it a try and it will change the way you perceive Thai food!

    (5)

  • Alison L.

    Cool atmosphere and Yummy Drinks!

    (4)

  • Diane J.

    Food is yummy, especially the crispy garlic chicken. Prices are not super cheap, but atmosphere is good and during happy hour you can get some food choices for cheaper rates.

    (4)

  • Rahul S.

    Good food. Enjoyed the dinner with my friends with good ambiance. The service was good too. I recommend this place for Thai.

    (4)

  • Donna C.

    I like the food here. The decor is nice. The service, usually with a smile. The value? Probably just a bit overvalued. Prices are high but hey, you get what you pay for (better service than others in the area). If you're going for food tastiness/quality only, there are better. I've eaten every pad-see-ew in the area to compare (here, Wanta Thai, Thai VP) and I'd have to say that the pad see ew at Thai VP is the best, followed by this, then Wanta. Thai VP also had the bonus of a cheaper dish, as well as soup in your to-go order. I'm done trying this dish for now. This place is good but there's better (and cheaper)!

    (3)

  • Manjari G.

    Love the food here, this is the place to go for Thai food on the eastside.

    (5)

  • Frannie A.

    Tasty food! We used to go to the hole in the wall original at SeaTac. Can't believe haven't been here sooner. Real deal authentic Thai food. Great service. Jungle curry and basil chicken were great. The chicken appetizer wrapped in banana leaf was a definite winner.

    (5)

  • Kris H.

    Full points on service, full points on food - this place is amazing. Unfortunately, because it's amazing, it's a little hard to get into at lunch without a reservation so you need to go early. Panang Curry is AWSOME.

    (5)

  • Denise B.

    I've been here before, about a year ago, and really liked it. I recently moved back into the area, so I thought I would give it a go. Here are my thoughts: I called in my order for take out, at 6:45. It was ready in 20, so I was pleased with the timing. Front service is friendly enough, and the building itself is nice. The food is not authentic, which is fine. I asked about the crab before I ordered, if it was imitation or not, and some of it is unfortunately, so be sure to ask. What I DID order is this: Crispy Garlic Chicken and the Yellow Curry. I felt a little cheated about the price, it was 28 and some change. I felt more cheated when I ate some of the chicken, which was unfortunately a huge let down. I ordered it two stars and there wasn't that much flavor. On top of that, it was a little cold, and too dry and chewy in the middle. I ordered it because there were so many raving reviews on here but I prolly won't eat the rest of it. As for the curry, I like my curry thick, but this was just a little too thick and too fishy for me. The rice I ordered, which was a separate price, was also a little dry. Overall it was mediocre. Not great, not terrible. I prolly won't go again. Friendly tip: the best Thai places ALWAYS have a picture of the King of Thailand. Always.

    (3)

  • Assal M.

    The ginger lover's dish is ginger-y and mushroom-y so you obviously can't go wrong. The panang curry is delicious but beware that it is quite spicy and they cannot turn down the heat. Definitely try the Tom Kha Gai soup - mm mmm mmmm.

    (4)

  • Lisa P.

    First time here. Great decor. Friendly people. Good food. Kinda pricey. Only down side was they literally bussed the table before we were even done. Gave us the check but no one came back to cash us out.

    (4)

  • Aril A.

    Very delicious food, great exterior & interior decoration, friendly staff. Ordered Appetizer Plate, Beef Fried Rice, Seafood Pad Thai, Panang Beef. All came out superb. Will be back!

    (5)

  • Sade A.

    We had happy hour at a spacious round table. The mango cocktail was the tastiest and the food - appetizers and mini-entrees - were all very yummy. No major complaints and I would come back here. Service was also good.

    (5)

  • Dan S.

    Everyone at work bragged this place up and I finally made it there for lunch. I've been twice now and everyone was right; the food is really good. I've had the garlic chicken and the chicken pad thai and they were both excellent. Oh and do yourself a favor and get the chicken satay as an appetizer, it's really outstanding. The place itself is nice: a little bit of an upscale look without the upscale prices or snooty attitude.

    (4)

  • Lily L.

    Pretty good Thai food for Bellevue, Bai Tong serves -what I've been told- authentic Thai food that no other restaurants serve. Mind you, I am speaking in Bellevue city terms. There are many other competitions in Seattle, but Bai Tong has done a very good job for themselves in Bellevue and at their main branch. First off, the decor is beautiful. Most Thai sitdown restaurants do not display Thai culture, which I feel is waste. For the few times I have been, the service has gotten much better. At first, I didn't like the dim light setting, but it eventually grew on me that they were meant to be an intimate setting for families and friends. I actually want to sit in that lounge area by the restroom. Food wise, the lettuce wrap in the appetizer section surprised me the most. I ordered it because it looked light having only diced green chili, garlic, limes, almonds, whole peanuts, dried shrimp, and a shrimp based sauce. I thought it wouldn't be as tasty, but boy was I wrong. The dried shrimp and sauce really knocked it out! Skewers, chicken dishes, and the Papaya Grill are some of my likes. The beef in the Pattaya Grill was amazingly tender. Gluay Buad Chee - Half-ripe bananas cooked in coconut milk with salt and sugar. This dish was too sweet, so my only recommendation is too lower the sugar content. Good local restaurant to visit if you want a quiet night out. Drinks are okay, and service is good.

    (3)

  • Narud W.

    They have real good fried chicken wings, like their pat thai a lot too

    (4)

  • Dale M.

    Great service, staff and food. Best Thai food in Redmond area. Recommended for friends or family visiting from out of town or a reasonable priced date night. Awesome sized portions. Love this place!

    (5)

  • Avinash K.

    Had gone for lunch with a friend .. Had the spring rolls as appetizer, really good , had pad khi mau - noodles .. They were pretty good but I expected more quantity, so that was like a reason for me to give 4 stars . Dessert options weren't that appealing but we had the fried ice cream , we wanted green tea flavored ice cream but that was not available. Waiting time was a lot and server didn't seem very friendly -ours particularly .. But ambience and place really good

    (4)

  • Richard B.

    Our latest visit was a disappointment - the server was massively indifferent (acted as though she wished she were somewhere else!) and our prawn phad thai (mine one star - hubby's 2 star) were both no star and no flavor....we used a coupon that had come in the mail. If you spent $30, you got $10 off, Since they have raised their prices (do not rely on the online menu), it basically pays for an appetizer and is still a fair deal, but we spent what we would have anyway so no real discount, just more food. I would retract my previous comment of "never disappointing" and substitute "sometimes disappointing"....

    (3)

  • Daniel D.

    OlOne of the things that you would thing is easy to find with all of the Thai restaurants around is an excellent Red Curry. This was one of the best I have found. I may make this my go to spot. A great balance of flavors with a nice kick. Not to thick, not to thin, with plenty of the solid ingredients. It is not rock your house spicy, even at 5 stars, I would not want spicier as it would ruin the perfection. Thanks for a wonderful 1st experience with your place. Ordered via phone for takeout, very courteous and no polystyrene (yay) I will be returning soon.

    (5)

  • Andrew C.

    Great variety of dishes that you don't find in other Thai restaurants. All food very flavorful. The only down side is they are all a bit too salty. It gets noisy if you are not off to the extra room.

    (4)

  • Alex T.

    I love this place! They have one of the best, most authentic yet original dishes. I especially enjoyed their Woon Sen Pad Thai and the Panang Curry. Awesome service as well - I definitely will be coming back!

    (5)

  • Song K.

    Generally, I am a fan. I am more 3.5 star on the place but, I like the location, theme, décor, lots of shared parking spaces, and cleanliness. The service has been spotty for me at this location and once it gets consistent, it would be better. I like their effort though and they are all rushing around usually. Perhaps their layout didn't keep the wait staff in mind? not sure. Food in consistent and it is what it is. I have not heard anything fantastic from any of my guests I bring here but, I think it's about average for a Thai restaurant. Wish it was more awesome for the them of the place (seems more upscale but the food is ok). That being said, I am still a fan compared to other places near by.

    (4)

  • Selena P.

    My uncle used to bring home crispy garlic chicken here and I loved it. Always good he worked there that's why I got to try all these things. I've only been here once before actually getting a job at bai tong so of course haha it's 5stars for me. But even before decor greeting and service was always nice. If your traveling this is a go to spot to try Thai food!!

    (5)

  • Jeff B.

    Another lunch at Bai Tong. FOOD: 4.0. Panang Curry was excellent. SERVICE: 4.5. My lunchmate was delivered the wrong food. They let her keep it, and take-out what she actually ordered--at no extra charge. Made lunch reservations by email. Highly recommended as there is a line. AMBIANCE: 3.5 - no change from my 9/2013 review.

    (4)

  • Leojik K.

    Best Thai food on the east side and one of the best Thai places I've ever been to. I am a regular at Bai Tong and have been coming here for many years. Food has always been great.

    (5)

  • Susan W.

    I'd actually give 3 1/2 stars as an option but can't give 4. Went here for lunch Monday with a friend after shopping in the area. I think from the outside the place looks closed. Maybe it's the dark gray color or the windows that look shuttered. Inside thankfully is beautiful. Love the candle wall. I had the mixed vegetables with pork. Got peanut sauce on mine. Ordered 4 star spicy but it was barely 2. Enhanced it with some of the hot sauces available if you ask for them. My friend ordered the Larb with chicken. It was a little spicier. She had it with cabbage. I think I'd get it next time with lettuce. Prices seemed a little high for lunch. Service was adequate. I think I'd try another Thai place in the area before coming back here. Hilarious music in the background. Like bad karaoke. ;)

    (3)

  • N V.

    I'm writing a second review only because I'm highly disappointed and this review is for service only. The food is as good as it has always been. We went today for dinner and the bartender came to take the order. Asked of they had pina colada some that's what I always had here, he smirked for some reason and said that they might be able to make it "on the rocks" and left without asking if I wanted my drink or not. He came back again after a long wait to get the order for appetizer & entrée. The fried tofu had two different price options and he never asked if I wanted the smaller plate or the larger one. Ordered 3 entrée and he asked if we wanted rice, I said no and he smirked again... umm i always order rice at this restaurant after tasting my curry, I don't need an attitude from the server for not getting something. After we got the order I asked the other server if the panang curry came with rice or if we had to order it and he had no clue. Most people were roaming around clueless and no one really cared. I wanted dessert and got the menu after my meal and I had to wait 15 minutes just to place an order for the dessert. We were so fed up that I just decided to pay and leave without ordering one. This place used to be one of my favorites but such a disappointment today, they weren't even that busy to have an excuse for such a poor service. I'll probably not be returning for a while only because of the poor service.

    (2)

  • Chloe W.

    I've been going to this place for quite some time and it's been deteriorating in terms of service and quality ever since. The pineapple fried rice, though having a nice flavor, was absolutely too wet and was almost drowning in sauce. In addition, the papaya salad was too salty and had no taste and no tang that the dish is supposed to be known for. I was absolutely disappointed with this dish. As for my Tom Yum, that was too salty too! The only thing I could taste was clumps of salt and spice. When I asked to order some rice, a waiter directly walked right past me and didn't even acknowledge that I had said something. Therefore, I asked another waitress who then looked at me angrily and said, "Did you order or did you not order?"I tried replying but she kept asking the same question until she walked over and got me rice before launching into a lecture that, if I ordered, I can't order again. The service was so bad and the food didn't make up for it. Truly disappointed.

    (1)

  • Rebecca S.

    Let's be honest... The best thai food in Bellevue/Redmond area. They also have a smaller location in south center. Both I have been going to equally. The food is top notch. They flavor everything so well! They never over power or under power a dish. This location on the corner of 24th has struggled trough business after business but I finally know we have a keeper. Too recommendations: Yellow or green curry Phad thai chicken or shrimp Chile fried rice with beef - AMAZING!!!!! Garlic chicken- HEAVEN on a plate All of there dishes are good and there thai coffee and ice tea are always made perfectly. The only negative thing I have to say is sometimes we get snobby hostess. Of course there not the ones serving food it cooking it so I wouldn't down a star. I had actually walked out with a group of co workers once because the gal didn't seat is before a different table of 5. When confronted she said well there regulars...OK but we have been waiting 20min already. They had just walked in 5 min ago and she said we have a table here. Of course some people wouldn't notice, we did though. Overall everything is outstanding here. The spices are unique and the plates come out good everytime. I will most likely be here this weekend!

    (5)

  • Chris A.

    Bai Tong: Thai for Banana Leaf Thailand: a beautiful Southeast Asian country with some of the most beautiful beaches, kindest most altruistic people, and some of the best foods. Bai Tong does an amazing job of bringing those amazing flavors from Thailand to Bellevue, Washington. I've been to a lot of Thai restaurants in Seattle and throughout the NW. I think Bai Tong is BY FAR the best Thai restaurant. Lets talk food. Crispy Garlic Chicken: I LOVE this chicken. It's crispy. It's garlicy (but not too garlicy). It's awesome. I suggest this as your first dish if you're going to Bai Tong for the first time. Red/Yellow/Green Curry: All three classic curries are great. Can't go wrong. The flavors, like all dishes at Bai Tong are authentic and made with fresh herbs and high quality meats/vegetables. Tom Kha Gai: Coconut soup. YUM. I love this soup. I make coconut curries and soups at home but have never been able to get it quite right. The soup here is great. A great addition to either the chicken or curry. Duck Curry: I read in another review that the Duck curry was really good.... Its good!... but not worth the 18 dollars that it costs. Honestly Its a red curry (the same red curry that is a lot cheaper) with some duck. Meh. BOTTOM LINE: If you live in the area, or decide to go visit the original restaurant near Seatac (a restaurant that has been around for over 25 years). You've gotta get your Thai fix here. You can't go wrong. Happy Eating friends!

    (5)

  • Noreen B.

    I had the worse customer service before @ another Baitong location, though here it was entirely different! Greeted. Seated promptly. Water in minutes and the servers were beautifully dressed, professional, and accommodating. Despite the crowd, our food came in a timely manner, served hot, and delicious! The restaurant itself is out of the ordinary. This location is a great vision put in reality depicting the Thai culture very well in such a simplistic way! The decor was outstanding and the set up is roomy,cozy, simple, yet high class! Very please with the service! This is a great place for first dates, employee meetings, birthdays, and family dinners :) I'm very impressed!

    (4)

  • Cassie N.

    Since my last review the manager at the Redmond location, Mary had contacted me to come back to give Bai Tong another chance. I thought this was pretty amazing that they actually care and pay attention to what the customers really feel. I came back last night for dinner but did not let them know ahead of time that I would be back since I didn't want any special treatment. We had the most amazing meal here, my boyfriend even said this was some of the best Thai food he has had. We did order different dishes this time with the exception of the fried rice and the Thai tea. I think I realized some of the dishes last time were just not what I am into since I am more of a traditional Thai food lover. We upped our spicy stars this time and all the flavors were so amazing and each dish was executed perfectly. We ordered the chili fried rice with prawns, short ribs, Pad Prik with beef, and Larb with pork. Honestly this was the best Larb I have ever had in my life and I've had a lot of Larb. I would just come back for the Larb and the Thai Tea alone. I think the Mango Thai Tea and the Coconut Thai Tea are the best ones. The service was on point as well, we felt really taken cared of. They didn't even know who I was until the end of our meal and brought out some complimentary coconut ice cream. I was so full but the ice cream was absolutely spectacular! You must try this when you come here. The This is now our go to Thai restaurant, we are so happy we gave it another go!

    (4)

  • Vyjayanthi R.

    I can always count on Bai Tong for a quality, satisfying meal. They serve some of the best Thai food in the area and are additionally extremely vegetarian friendly. I generally order one of their fried rices - there are about 4-5 vegetarian choices and every single one is amazing! The portions are GIANT too, I always have leftovers enough for another meal.

    (4)

  • Jerod Y.

    I loved this Thai place while visiting Seattle! They have great Happy hour specials too. The dishes that stood out was the duck curry. The skin was crispy and quite yummy. Another interesting dish was the garlic chicken which was so sweet it tasted like a caramel glaze on popcorn...quite heavenly!

    (5)

  • Kely B.

    I called and ordered to two meals to go. The place is nice and looks busy . Good for them :) Over the phone I said to the lady , please not too much ice in the drink , I came to pick up the food and went to my car , When I finished my drink , 3/4 of the cup was ice , no biggy I said to myself . Maybe they didn't hear me:) Then I arrived my meal looked as kids size lol I was hungry but it is okay I said to myself .... Again.... Then my husband got his order .... The potatoes are not well cooked :$..... I tried to be tolerant but no more ...... Food wasn't amazing . I have tried better ones .

    (1)

  • Sarah R.

    Definitely an upscale Thai restaurant; my favorite in Bellevue. The décor inside and out is beautiful and the way the employees dress in traditional attire is really nice! Service is also great! On top of that, the food is delicious! Items I have tried which were all good were CHICKEN PAD THAI, TOM YUM SOUP (they offer a small and large size which is awesome!), SWIMMING RAMA CHICKEN, CRAB WONTONS (options of 4 or 8), and CRISPY GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS.

    (4)

  • Asher G.

    Everything here is delicious and the services is fantastic. The atmosphere is also far above average.

    (5)

  • Mridula P.

    Found a new favorite in Bellevue! This is probably how food tastes in Thailands heaven. Oh wait! Does Bai Tong mean Heaven?

    (5)

  • Yvonne K.

    Years back, I worked in a building two spots over. I would come here almost everyday with my coworker. The food was DELICIOUS. Your staff seems to change a lot though. It's a lot better now, considering the scantily dressed women that tottered with hot soup bowls posing as "waitresses". The last time I was there, I actually saw women with pants working. I like that. Hot soup+short skirts= ouch! Keep up the good work! Love your spices!

    (5)

  • Quincy S.

    So, I had the Happy Hour Pad Thai, Fresh Rolls, Fried Spring Rolls and the Crispy Garlic Chicken. The Pad Thai was ok the Rolls were ok too the Crispy Garlic Chicken was over cooked and not good at all to be honest. First time 2 times I went I had good service the 3rd time not so much the Bartender was ready to leave to she told me they just did last call for food even thou they were still seating people in the main area she just didn't want anyone at the bar area were she worked. Given the fact that after I ordered my food I never saw her again confirmed my thoughts. But back to the food not the worst Thai food I had but I doubt if I'll ever go back again

    (2)

  • Latifa S.

    Hello pretty Redmond Thai restaurant, you're like a pretty high school girl. All look and no depths. Perhaps you're still too young on your mind? Or you are trying really hard to fit in with the fancy crowd but failing because you are in Redmond? Oh well. I don't mind coming to you for my over priced Thai lunches. It is for work 90% of the time! Pro: they accommodate large groups. You can call ahead and reserve it or put your name down on the wait list ( yes, they ALWAYS have a wait list for lunch). I can't speak for dinner crowd because I don't plan on working past 6 pm in east side like EVER. Food: First time I came here, I hated my food. I love my stir fry and all things crab (crab fried rice) but they just don't know how to make it. Oh well ,no harm done. I just won't return. But I did end up returning for work lunches and now I actually don't mind the food. I always get nam tok? Yum talay, yum woo sen. Basically, all of their spicy salads and ginger stir fry with a side of Thai chillies. Don't: order curries unless you have a flat taste. They all taste the same and it's not that special. If you must, try the salads (not on the lunch special but you'll live). Overall, you're A ok Bai tong. Pretty place with not too bad of a food. You're definitely a big fish in this little Redmond/Overlake pond area. I guess having a pretty decor goes a long way in this techy burbs area.

    (3)

  • David E.

    *****1st Class Thai***** Had a business lunch here this past week and enjoyed a very pleasurable experience. The menu, flavors and service were authentic and robust. Our entire table enjoyed the respective dishes. Curries, soups, noodles, rice, pork, chicken, veggies....we had it all and not a bad bite was had. Service was extra accommodating in finding me a quick taxi to the SEA-TAC airport.

    (4)

  • Joey M.

    Had carry out from . The Satay was amazing . It was scented with lemon grass and was accompanied by 2 great sauces . The crispy garlic chicken was crispy but had an odd flavor . It wasn't bad it just was not what I expected . The staff is very friendly and attentive . I would give this place a shot next time I am in town .

    (3)

  • Manjae P.

    Nice ambience, slightly over priced but the food itself is pretty good.

    (4)

  • S S.

    Good Thai food but busy during dinner/lunch with slow service. Lunch specials are good and always consistent food quality. Remember to make reservation if going during weekend dinner time. Otherwise service is nice but mostly slow. They are usually slow to take order and bring food out. Like tonight, it was about 10 mins before the waiter came to pour our water and take order. He did refill the drink without us asking but that was about the only time he checked on us. Food is consistent and very authentic but a little pricey for the tiny amount of seafood (mostly prawns). With 3 drinks, 2 soup (tom yum prawn and tom kha gai chicken), two appetizers (grilled beef and prawn salad) and one entree (pad prik king) and three orders of rice, it came to over 70 after 10% off. The prawn salad was a waste of money not enough prawn and too much smell of fish sauce or whatever it was in there. The Tom yum and Tom kha was good. The grilled beef was the best dish there was and worth the money. The phad prik king was also good (a lot of green beans). I will go back for sure if not for lunch with coworkers then for dinner with family (the latter would be way less than the former).

    (3)

  • Anil K.

    The food is really good and the I like the fried banana dessert there. The service is quick and the ambience is good too. Have been here couple of times and they have a good number of vegetarian options.

    (4)

  • Evan K.

    A group of coworkers and I stopped by for lunch. We didnt make a reservation and the wait was a bit long...30 minutes. I ordered the 4 star savory garlic delight with tofu. The dish was delicious but a bit salty. I mixed it with a side of brown rice and it was fantastic.

    (4)

  • Mohan R.

    Good lunch- very good food- yellow curry with chicken and a fish special. Not busy and the service was excellent. Dinner prices are a bit high but luck was more than reasonable.

    (4)

  • Tom C.

    Great Thai restaurant on the Eastside. Good location! close to Microsoft. The food here is consistent. But, the crisp Chicken can be a bit too sweet. The atmosphere is great.

    (4)

  • Kay C.

    One of the better places for Thai food on this side of the lake. I thought the prices were reasonable. It is nice to come here esp in a large group. Last time, we sat at the bar so we wouldn't have to wait. The bar itself wasn't that well designed however. The table top wasn't deep enough so if you ran the danger of hitting your knee constantly against the glass wall with liquor. The food is solid. I really liked the tom yum soup - it had a nice sweet flavor. My only qualm about all the dishe was I ordered 3 stars (all medium spicy) and none of it was spicy. Maybe they thought I couldn't handle it. This is going to be my regular spot for Thai food.

    (4)

  • Joanne E.

    An upscale Thai restaurant & this place is delicious! If you want Thai food with a fancier setting this is the place. Great decor with table linens.

    (5)

  • Lydia N.

    Decent Thai food - can't say I was blown away but it's a great spot for groups (do get reservations though, since we waited ~45 min - 1 hour for our group of 6). As the flavors aren't too crazy, there should be something for everyone. The curries and noodles seemed like what you'd expect. Their fried dishes were really well done. All the appetizers had a crisp shattering freshly fried bite. And the crispy garlic chicken was a bit addictive. I'd be happy to come back again, but I wouldn't say it's my first choice.

    (3)

  • Min Y.

    Good happy hour meals and drinks! Their Thai beer was interesting flavor. Service was good and ambiance is very cozy.

    (4)

  • Bach F.

    No doubt about it, the best Thai outside of Thailand in the Seattle area. My son and I thought it rocked!

    (5)

  • Carlos S.

    Service was alright, Food was average, but dont set expectations high, I can tell people like to visit this place for happy hour. Food took some time to get, and we say our server 1 time before getting the bill.

    (2)

  • Justin P.

    Ordered for takeout. Our spring rolls were fresh rolls. We asked for no prawns in papaya salad, but there were prawns. A 4 star spice rating had little meaning, as the spice level varied dramatically among all the 4 star dishes we ordered, none of which were all that spicy. Everything we ordered was par in terms of flavor.

    (2)

  • Sowmya S.

    There could be some waiting. It is usually packed. Food was delicious, so it makes it worth the wait. Good ambience, friendly staff and decent prices. If you want to take someone on a date to a Thai place, don't hesitate to go here. It was a fancy place!

    (4)

  • Scott P.

    I have eaten at a lot of Thai places and this is the best one ever!!!!!! Everything is good yum yum yum! I used to eat at the old location by the airport and was so sad when they closed. I did not realize they had moved here!

    (5)

  • Nathan T.

    After many years of bouncing around Thai places in the Seattle area it is clear to me that this is my favorite. The food is incredibly good, and they offer some dishes that don't really seem available elsewhere. I adore the Tom Yum Moo Sub Nam Kon- what a great balance of spicy, meaty, and sour. Their Nuea Num Tok is sublime, with a much fresher hit of citrus and sweetness than most. The Gai Hor Bai Tooey is really unique in the area and really well executed. The service is solid, the ambiance is upscale, and parking is generally a breeze. My only complaint is that they aren't in Seattle!

    (5)

  • Amanda G.

    This is the place to go for Happy Hour! My friends and I dine here a number of times and found the food to be very authentic. Bai Tong is also wonderful if u have a big group - just make sure to call in to make reservations before arriving. I visited Bai Tong last Saturday around 9.30pm for VERY late dinner and it was Happy Hour! To top that up, they updated the Happy Hour menu! There is now Crispy Garlic Chicken w rice and Pad Thai! Super thrilled! My partner and I ordered those dishes and were delighted that the serving was quite substantial ( almost the same size as an actual entree)! Taste wise, very good! Also, Saturday drink special was Lychee Martini!!! Love Lychee martini so much - it was quite good ( not watered down!) My only complain is it took a while for the server to come to us to take our orders. Other than that, everything is above expectations! oh.. and remember to check in on facebook/foursquare! You will receive 10% discount when u do so! yay!

    (4)

  • Deena Z.

    Food: Awesome food! We had pad Thai , crispy garlic chicken and steamed veggies. The food was more than sufficient for four people! Drinks were by far the best I've had: Thai iced tea : litchi and mango. I preferred the litchi flavor a little more though. The crispy garlic chicken is the highly recommended dish on anyone's menu especially if it's your first time. Service and ambience: good service and great ambience too!! Happy Eating with no regrets!!!

    (4)

  • Chris J.

    The crispy garlic chicken is like crack! Once you try it you are hooked. Bai Tong stands out the crowd. The food is always good, the dishes are spiced for flavor and for heat--if you ask. I highly recommend dining there, just be ready for a crowd at lunch time.

    (4)

  • Linh T.

    Great happy hour menu that goes until 6:30 or 7pm. Their crab ragoon or crab wontons are really good, fair amount of crab and cream cheese. Service is mediocre so you'll have to flag them down.

    (4)

  • george r.

    This is a nice place. Good food. decent service. I do like to visit this place once in a while.

    (4)

  • Vivian N.

    Great service and amazing food. I come here about once a week and have never had a bad experience. The staff remembers who we are and say hi every time! Awesome happy hour as well! Would definitely recommend.

    (5)

  • Satish G.

    Delicious food. Awesome taste. Love to have crab fried rice every day from here :). Price is bit expensive but worth taste of the food.

    (4)

  • Richard T.

    First time trying out this location as I have been to the one in Southcenter before. This restaurant has a way more classy feel to it with the dark wood interior and the huge hostess desk behind the counter. This location also has a small bar which offers happy hour from 3 to 6. We had came here as a big group to celebrate a birthday and with that we were able to order quite a bit of food to share. We ordered about 10 different items from the menu and they were all very good and tasty especially the couple curry dishes. They tasted great with some rice mixed in!! The other dish I really enjoyed was the honey garlic fried chicken. It had just the right sweetness and texture on the skin to have that great sounding crunch when you bite into it. Great service and they were accommodating in storing the birthday cake we had bought with us.

    (4)

  • Kelvin B.

    Came here for dinner with a group of friends and I thought the food was really tasty and reasonably priced. I remember there was quite a wait to get seated.

    (4)

  • Steve F.

    Food is top rate - best in the area in my opinion, with many unusual offerings not found at other Thai restaurants. Atmosphere is also great, nice enough for a semi-formal night out. The only things keeping the fifth star from appearing are the prices, which are somewhat higher than expected and the portion sizes, which are somewhat smaller than expected. That being said, this is a great place worthy of return visits.

    (4)

  • Jingwen Y.

    This is definitely a fancier and more expensive Thai places to eat around the area as with any place in Bellevue/Redmond area. I came in this place several times, once for a group dinner and another for lunch. Wait time for both visits was pretty long and I don't think the food was that great to worth the long waiting period. I prefer eating at places that's a little bit more grounded.

    (3)

  • Jonie N.

    Portions at this location MAY be larger than at Tukwila and spiciness star levels are more on point. Same favorites here- beef pad sei-iew, chicken pad thai, chicken curry fried rice, and crispy garlic chicken. Also, check-in on Yelp for 10% off the entire bill, and it applies to everyone in your party even with the checks split! Great customer service :)

    (4)

  • Julie H.

    Food was good. Service...meh. 25 mins wait at 745pm on a weeknight and it was the full 25 if not more. Front desk staff stood around gossiping. It was good entertainment for the wait! Finally seated and the wine was overpriced, food is reasonable and tasty. We had to wait about 10 mins to get a rice refill sinnce the waitress never showed and finally one of the gossiping hostesses noticed our impatience. "would you like dessert?" we said yes and proceeded to order the mango sticky rice."Oh sorry, that''s out of season". Really? I can get a mango at Safeway right now for $1. And that's the amount of your tip too! Thanksbye.

    (2)

  • Adia R.

    The food was so bomb, and the ambiance was very nice. I would def go back again. I ventured out and tried a new dish and it was to die for. Would go back for sure!

    (3)

  • Stephen L.

    On a Friday night, We tried again ... This time the food is back to standard. However, the service at the cashier is still not good (we do take out ... -1 star for that). Don't know why the food is not consistent ... Chef off last time when we dined ?

    (4)

  • P T.

    I would give this place 5 stars if they hadn't reduced the fried rice portion. It's almost half as big now. Other than that, food is super delicious here. You can't go wrong with seafood fried rice!

    (4)

  • Rachael A.

    Bai Tong has a great atmosphere, it's modern meets zen. You can come here with friends, coworkers or family and enjoy a great meal together. My boyfriend and I come here for their amazing peanut sauce (served warm) and fresh rolls. If you're searching for old reliable Pad Thai, their recipe is full of flavor and saucy! So far, I haven't been disappointed with anything I've ordered here. Their menu is clearly labeled vegetarian and/or gluten free. To me that's a major plus, for any restaurant, I know I can eat worry free! The only con I would say are the bar prices, I personally find it to be a bit expensive, nothing astronomical, but it is a classy place with a classy selection.

    (4)

  • Ramkumar C.

    Ambience is really good .. Generally crowded .. Wait time around 10-20 mins ... Try the bai thong special noodles

    (4)

  • Allison B.

    What can I say other than delicious Thai food - very fresh tasting and well developed flavors. Great portions. Crab wonton, panang curry, and thai ice tea were all great.

    (4)

  • Guadalupe Y.

    Our first visit and it was delicious! We had the green curry chicken, pineapple fried rice with chicken and the steak with mixed vegetables. Service was good. Will definitely come back!

    (5)

  • Mike R.

    This place has great food and great ambiance inside. Its located in a bit of an unusual place as its within a parking lot so the view outside is concrete . I went with my fam and everyone was really impressed with the freshness of the chicken. I got chicken pad Thai four stars and it really wasn't very spicy but it was delicious. Also affordable for the quality.

    (4)

  • Melissa L.

    service is good but the staff isn't particularly friendly or outgoing. great food but a bit overpriced. a good thai place for a sit down dinner, but you can get food just as good elsewhere and for cheaper

    (3)

  • Aaron B.

    Great food for reasonable prices! I would recommend the tom yum talay soup and the pad see ew noodle entree with chicken. Also the yum nuea salad is very good.

    (4)

  • Kate V.

    I appreciated the refund. I was told I would receive a gift card towards another meal, in the mail. I never got it...

    (2)

  • Aloka K.

    Great food and good service. Must visit at least once. I ordered the veg chili fried rice, panang curry and asparagus and mushroom. Everything was excellent to the desired spice level. I simply loved it and would definitely visit again.

    (5)

  • Dan C.

    This is one of the best Thai restaurants in WA. The decor, service, and staff are top notch. This is also one of the largest restaurants for this type of cuisine. Prices are a bit higher than average, but the portions are a bit larger and it's accompanied by higher quality ingredients and culinary technique. We had chicken pad Thai, yellow curry rice, chicken skewers, tea wrapped chicken, and pad see ew. All were delicious. The kid's meal portions are about as big as adult size, so I'd suggest ordering more of your favorite dishes from the kid's menu- when you bring your rugrat(s).. And my daughter loved the food. If you are on the east side and want Thai, then look no further. Come hungry, leave happy, full, and satisfied.

    (5)

  • Kristin S.

    This place is truly a delight!! The service is wonderful and the food is delicious. I made it just in time for happy hour and had an order of fresh rolls. The peanut sauce that comes with was to die for!! Chicken pad Thai is always my number one go to and it was fabulous!!

    (5)

  • Deep B.

    They have the right flavors with custom spice levels. Food and service is very very good and the pricing is very nominal. Good ambience for dining in. I tried red curry, loved it. Definitely reccommend if you are open to spices and coconut milk flavor in food

    (5)

  • R B.

    It is a good sign when you walk into a Thai place and see a lot of Thai people eating there. I got the red curry with brown rice at a spice level 4. I should have gotten 5 (full disclosure: I like really spicy food). My friends got a 3 and were struggling. They prefer more of a mild/medium spice level. The service was ok- nothing above and beyond but nothing bad. The decor was very interesting. I would definitely recommend.

    (5)

  • jamie c.

    THis is my favorite my place along with blue Ginger. I sent my coworker for lunch here and she found a fruit fly in he water. Oh well, that does not make this place less favorite of mine.

    (5)

  • Blue A.

    I am familiar with its menu because so many times patronize. Yay, I'am a fan here. The crab fry rice is my new favourite. And yellow curry is better than red curry to me, red curry is too spicy. Happy to see Bai Tong has opened at Issaquah highland plaza, it's easy to get there and enjoy my Thai food!

    (4)

  • Lauren W.

    Evil, rude, unorganized from beginning to end. Called to make reservation for party of 18. Receptionist rudely asked "Exactly 18?" - No, I meant 17.9999 people. WHAT kind of question is that???? We were treated pretty rudely by almost all the servers & the head waitress. Their servers were more uppity than ones in a 5-star restaurant! They treated us like we are imposing on them because they have to serve us. We spent $358, including automatic tip of $49 - which they didn't deserve. My aunt didn't knw tip was calculated in bill & she went to tip them & head waitress took it without letting her knw it's already paid for. EVIL. So unfortunate they can't see farther than today's dollar bec none of us will be coming back.

    (1)

  • Alan M.

    Busy place on a Thursday night but nicely decorated. Spring roll and lettuce wrap appetizers were good. Had the green curry chicken with brown rice. They let you choose the "hotness" on a scale from 1 to 5. I chose "4", since "5" seemed like it might be scary, even though I had no idea how hot things were on this made up scale (it turned out to be about as hot as I expected however).

    (4)

  • Amrutha R.

    Very nice place! visited twice within one week. I'm vegetarian and have eaten at a lot of Thai places. In a few of them, I can still sense the fish sauce in the curries. Not at Bai Tong. They made sure that the veggie food was actually veggie. The heat scale leans towards higher side. So a medium elsewhere is almost a mild here. If you enjoy hot thai food, then this is a good place. Portion sizes are generous. So order a variety and share to enjoy. Very attentive staff. All in a all, a good hang out place.

    (4)

  • Bill L.

    This place has some tasty dishes. I tried the beef pad see ew and prawns pineapple fried rice. Both were seasoned well and not too salty or too sweet. I would go back there for sure!

    (4)

  • Mimi S.

    I eating Bai Tong since their old one in Airport way till now. I still feel the old one is best!! But then they open third one is Redmond which is ok, i think its at average. However, i wen to the newest one in Issaquah last couple weeks ago, i feel it's overprice and small portion, afterward we all had upset stomach...

    (3)

  • Arjun A.

    One of my fav thai places around the country. Thai is one of my favorite cuisine, and I must say once you walk in here, you already know its gonna be a great experience. They waiters are dressed up in thai traditional dress - neat! And the food is awesome. i love their yellow curry fried rice and panang curry. My best thing is the pricing. Very decent, and not pricey compared to the food they serve, and they quality of service you get here.

    (5)

  • Prathamesh T.

    Yellow curry fried rice never disappoints. We asked for 4 star spice level and it was still fairly mild. Crispy chicken was the other thing we ordered which was tasty but too chewy. A must order at the place is any appetizer with peanut sauce - can't have enough of that.

    (4)

  • Kathie s.

    Thai food is one of my fav foods, and Bai Tong has done it right! The atmosphere is upscale, with a full bar and modern decor. The menu offers a wide variety of options, priced moderately. Being a vegetarian, the options were fantastic and the wait staff knew the right questions to ask when we ordered. The sauces on items were unique which made the dishes each interesting. They also did a nice job catering to small kids, by having special kid bowls and lids for their water. Service was quick and the waitstaff checked in with us often. If you want to experience an upscale thai restaurant, I would totally go here. I know I will be back soon.

    (5)

  • Mandy S.

    very beautiful interior is what you'll notice when you first walk in. I love the green napkin setting! the location is a lot different from the one in tukwila. even the food tastes better too. They have odd hours on sunday, it said open at 5 on yelp and happy hour starts at that time so get your self the chicken wrapped in lotus leaves. its their specialty!

    (5)

  • Dhanya S.

    I am a big fan of Thai food.My ultimate aim is to cover all the popular thai places in Bellevue nd Seattle. I love bai tong for it's beautiful ambience, great decor, awesome food and the wonderful choices of tea. This is perfect for a date night.

    (4)

  • Casey P.

    Good food, meh service. I liked the Pahd Thai I ordered quite a bit. Lunch few dollars more than I'm used to paying. It was a little difficult to flag down waitstaff, but eventually we managed to grab the bartender to grabbed the hostess who grabbed a server. We wanted to ask if our lunch dishes were supposed to come with rice. They didn't answer the question and just brought us rice - and then charged us for it. Boo. Wish they had warned us at least before adding to our tab.

    (3)

  • Bill S.

    Good food, good service. Only complaint is that we were seated at a window and it was extremely cold.....kept our coats on and our food cooled off quickly. Probably should have asked for a different table.

    (4)

  • Danielle W.

    Food is really amazing however it was overshadowed by the terrible service we received. Waitress's were not attentive. When we needed something we literally had to get up and go to the front and ask our waitress who was usually chatting with another waitress. I would have given 4 -5 stars if service was good. Once again, the food was great! Only reason it's deserving of a 3 star rating from me.

    (3)

  • Lin D.

    This place is simply amazing. Ambience is very romantic but the whole family can appreciate it. Pineapple prawn curry, chicken satay, spicy eggplant, cucumber salad, squid salad, Mai tai, and many more to die for! My husband and I are eating the things that I just mentioned as I'm writing this. Their peanut sauce is soooo good I want to get naked and rub myself in it 0:-) Anyone who gives it less than 4 stars is probably from a competitor or simply doesn't like Thai food. I am a picky eater when it comes to foreign food and I'm glad that I gave it a try

    (5)

  • Brian C.

    Really good food! Busy resturant and everything I had was wicked good!! I tried some of the curry which almost broke my knees as they were bending from the taste of goodness! The soup was nothing like I had tasted before the broth was a little spicy yet so flavorful, a touch of fish sauce and lime. Man this stuff was money. I had the Tom Yum Kha Moo something like that. The bartender who was very informative said it was a cross between Tom Yum and Tom Kha it was just stupid good! I aslo had the larb and they use a lot of red onion which normally I can't stand but these were well marinated and the salad was very good as well. I looked around what other people were eating and I could tell everything was off the charts and people were chowing down and rolling thier eyes back. Nothing but a slice of thai goodness here!!! It is an open resturant mostly so when it is full its a little loud so not some quite dainty place but still an energetic place and man the food is on point.

    (4)

  • Cynthia V.

    One of my favorite Thai places. The atmosphere is beautiful. I love the decorations. The waiters and waitresses are dressed nice in their uniforms and the hostesses are always nice too. They seem very professional and it makes they whole feeling an authentic one. I've gone a couple times now and the service has been consistently good. Every dish that I have ever tried is also very flavorful. Tom Yum soup is full of seafood and very flavorful. Phad Thai is delicious. I like to get chicken with a 2 star spice. Garlic Chicken is delicious with the crispy pieces of basil. Red Curry is very yummy, I also like that with chicken at a 2 star with rice. Happy Hour appetizer plate is a very good deal with 3 types of snacks for only ~$4.00. Happy Hour drinks are delicious too.. they have a different special every day for $4.99. The menus are beautiful and the pictures are a plus. The flavors are so powerful though that I feel like I ate a lot at the end of the meal. By the way, thank you so much for my birthday ice cream. That was a great surprise.

    (4)

  • Amanda J.

    Was disappointed in the sauce used for the pad see eww but the crab appetizer was great.

    (3)

  • Rachel F.

    Is there anything bad to say? Maybe that it's TOO good, so it's TOO popular. I've heard the weekday lunch crowd is crazy, but when I go for dinner on the weekends I'm never disappointed. Plus you get 10% off if you check in on Foursquare!

    (5)

  • Lesley H.

    I love Thai food and am usually left quite unimpressed by the offerings locally. So I was thrilled when the food at Bai Tong turned out to be delicious. We enjoyed an appetizer of the summer rolls which were yummy and a good sized serving. For mains we had a shrimp curry and a beef dish, both were great. The staff were friendly and attentive, the restaurant is trendy without being too loud. Next time we are going to check out their happy hour and some of the other dishes.

    (4)

  • Orlene C.

    The food was average quality Thai food, but what makes this place stand out is the chic interior layout. It is way more trendy, elegant than your typical Thai restaurant.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Trendy
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

Bai Tong Thai Restaurant

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