We chose to go here for my mom's birthday, eager to add a new Thai place to the restaurant rotation. We went around 8 pm on a Monday night, which is usually a slow night for restaurants, but there was not one other party there. At first I was excited, we get the restaurant all to ourselves! We ordered the shrimp tempura appetizer, which was simply called "Shrimp Tempura" on the menu, with no added description. My mom also ordered the tom Yung gong shrimp soup, and my dad and I both ordered curries: masaman for him and Panang for me. Almost 15 minutes later, our appetizer comes out, with a total of three shrimp tempura on the plate, and two pieces of fried sweet potato and fried zucchini. Wish we would have known that "shrimp tempura appetizer" translates to "three shrimp and mixed veggies." My mother's soup was tasteless. We sent it back and this time it was spicy and tasteless, big improvement. Happy birthday to mom! 10 minutes later (wait times are ridiculous here) our entrees come out. The massaman curry was bland, the chicken was rubbery, and unbelievably watered down. The Panang was slightly better, but good god the chicken is very disappointing here. We're biiiig Thai lovers and have tried all kinds of different curries. We've never been in the kind of situation where we'd have to leave a restaurant without eating or paying, but we couldn't even force ourselves to eat it. So we paid for the tempura and left to get takeout from a trusted Thai place to salvage what was left of the evening. My mother puts a positive spin on everything. We walk out of the restaurant, upset and hangry, and she says "Hey, at least we'll always remember this birthday'" If I were you, I'd forgo this restaurant if you want to avoid remembering an evening out for how terrible the food was.
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Ogre ..
Seriously this place has the worst quality of food. How in the world is this place still open?
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Astrid S.
I think I've eaten take out from Bangkok Cafe a total of 3 times. Each time I had a different noodle dish. After my last experience, which still sends shivers down my spine, I will not return. I believe I had Pad See Eww, the "sauce" was the consistency and color of snot, there is no better way to describe it. Or maybe not quite set jello. It was actually jiggling. The noodles, veggies and tofu were all covered in it, and while the taste was so-so, I just couldn't get over the visual, let alone the feeling in my mouth. The prices are also horribly high for what it is. Sad to say, Davie has a long way to go for good Thai food.
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Colleen R.
Bangkok Cafe is a great place for a tasty, quick and enjoyable lunch. The lunch menu is large, with most dishes ranging from $7 to $9. Lunches come with the main dish plus salad bar, soup and a fried spring roll. Most dishes also come with rice. I typically order the pad thai (with shrimp), chicken with cashew nuts, or chicken with tomato, pineapple and vegetables. I've never been disappointed and all are yummy. Tip: Tom yum gai and Tom kha gai soups are not on the lunch menu, but you can order them. These lemongrass based soups are so fragrant and just explode with flavor!
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Michelle T.
The restaurant is located in a business plaza slightly offset from the main road. If you aren't careful you can miss it. This is what excited me about trying this place out. More often, it is the hidden gems that give you quality service and provide excellent food. I wish that were the case here. I ordered the panang curry medium heat with shrimp. At first glance the plate presentation was very nice. However...when I took a closer look I noticed a VERY WATERY panang sauce! FAIL! I tasted it. The flavor was there and the heat was right at medium. I probably could've handled one level higher but since the server stated that their levels ran pretty hot there, I proceeded with caution. I also did not care for the choice of mixed vegetables. Heavy celery and lettuce. Not a lot of bell peppers and no bamboo shoots. Apparently you are given a choice at order to have banco shoots only or mixed vegetables only. Who does that?! Fail! I wish I could have experienced the dish at its best. It has potential but missed the mark. My friend ordered the red curry chicken. Different dish, same WATERY story. I won't go into details. Just know she picked at it. I doubt we come back. There are too many much better Thai places in my area than to waste my time here. :-(
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Michael B.
Watery and tasteless curry which was 50% onions. I enjoy onions but for $14 a little more chicken, or anything else, would be appreciated. I bought take out and did not even finish it. I assume the only reason this passes for food is because the close proximity to the colleges and kids who will eat anything. Save your money and your time and find another place.
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Angie S.
I come here for lunch frequently since it's close to work. The decor is basic but the service is usually fast and efficient. My usual is the Chicken and Cashew Nuts from the lunch menu. You get salad, soup and a little egg roll type thing with it so I never leave hungry. My coworkers have tried various other dishes and everyone always seems happy with their choice. Good place for a quick, yummy Thai lunch.
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Tracey K.
I had my first thai food experience here, and it sparked my love for pad thai. Honestly, I've only gotten the pad thai from here because I love it so much. Based on how good it is, I should probably try their other dishes, but I just can't pass it up. It has the perfect balance of meat, vegetables, sauce, and heat. The meat is well seasoned and the portions are HUGE. When I get it for take-out, they really pack it in there. I've never been able to finish it in one sitting; I always have enough for a second (and sometimes third) meal. My friends have tried their curries and other noodle dishes, and they've all been pleased with the taste and portion size as well. Overall, this is a great place to appease any thai food cravings at a reasonable price.
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Wendy M.
I have only ever been here for lunch, but I have always been very happy with the food. The Service is fast and efficiant, my water glass gets filled without me having to ask (I drink a lot of water, so that is something I always notice). The decor isn't anything to write home about, but the food makes up for it. I love Pad Thai and haven't ventured too far from that on the menu, so I can't really say anything about anything else, but The Pad Thai makes me happy and thinking about it makes my mouth water. Now I'm hungry!
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Esther S.
Hands down, this is my go to Thai restaurant in Davie. Quick service, good food, cozy ambiance, clean restaurant - I can't ask for more! They ask you how spicy you want your dish on a scale of 1-5. I ordered my pad see ew noodles at a 3. My mouth was on fire! So my guess is that at a spicy level of 5, it might rip your hole in your stomach and burn your mouth. But if you're super human, go for the 5. If not, I'd say a 2 would be perfect to get the slight kick to your meal. Their pad see ew/drunken noodles (I learned different regions of the country call this dish something different. Now that I think about it, I think Bangkok Cafe calls it something else...) is really yummy. They serve large portions as well. I got to take leftovers home and eat it for dinner. I ordered my pad see ew with steamed tofu for about $12. If you order it with tofu you have a choice of steamed or fried. They also give you the option of different meats like chicken, pork and beef for a dollar or two more. The noodles also come with a side of rice. My friend ordered the red curry. Comes with rice. She ordered it with a spicy level of 3. Again, really spicy! But nonetheless, it was delicious. They bring out chips and dip before they bring you your meal for free. I can't figure out if I like the dip or not. Actually, I can't figure out what the dip is. It's kind of like a peanut sauce, but sweet. With a salty chip, it's an interesting mix of flavors. All in all, Bangkok Cafe is definitely a win!
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Brad B.
Can't say enough good things about this little place. Service is prompt and attentive. The food is fantastic. The Pad Thai is out of this world. 10/10. Would recommend.
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Jeremy S.
This is a nice hidden spot on University, near Nova Southeastern. The service is really good. I like the fact that they have Thai pop songs playing in the background - I don't understand the words, but it sounds vaguely similar to Bollywood songs. I usually get one of the lunch specials with chicken, and it is definitely pretty spicy. Great lunch spot.
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Patricia N.
I go to two Thai places in this area and Bangkok Cafe is one of them is Bangkok Cafe. They've been pretty consistent with the quality of their foods. So far I've tried their: Pad See Ew noodles with tofu - These are slightly sweet fat noodles with a ton of fresh veggies added to it. They also add an egg when they cook it up so you get a good amount of protein. Crispy Duck Curry - To be honest, I've only had roast duck curry (one of my favorite Thai dishes to order) before this place, so I thought it was a little weird that they deep fried the duck. I'm from California, and all the Thai places I've gone to offer roast duck curry so I was really skeptical. It was on the pricier side ($15) but I went ahead and ordered it anyway out of curiosity. I was surprisingly tasty! The crispy skin of the duck adds a great textural change to the dish. They serve the duck separately from the curry so that it stays crispy until you add it to the curry. Red Curry with Chicken - This is your typical Thai red curry dish. Lots of veggies and lots of chicken. I mean, it's a very generous serving. I usually can have 3 separate meals from this one order alone. Curry Puff - I haven't had this type of dish either. I was thinking it would be similar to a samosa, but not really. It's basically a fried wonton triangle with a potato curry inside. They serve it with this vinegar sauce. I'm not overly impressed with this appetizer, but I didn't hate it either. I just think it could've been executed better. Thai Iced Tea - The perfect drink to wash down all the spicy goodness of a Thai meal. It's a little on the concentrated/thicker side so I usually wait for the ice to melt a little to dilute the drink a bit. They have a spice range of non-spicy (0 star) to native/Thai spicy (5 star). I love my Thai spicy so I go for their 5 star. Be warned, it actually is Thai spicy. Like, tears flowing, nose sniffling, lips burning, can't feel the back of your throat spicy. And I love it. But on days I want something easier on my palate, I go for a 3. Their decor is on the darker side. I can definitely see that they're trying to go for that romantic feeling, but the mood just dies with a TV on in the background and an obnoxious LED sign on their window. Sorry guys, better luck next time when figuring out your interior. Bad decorative decisions aside, I'll continue to frequent this place, especially when I feel pressed for time (like when I'm studying for exams) and have no desire to cook for myself.
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Marilyn M.
Food was awful. :-( no words to describe My husband said, "let's not go in, there is no one in there", I said, " they have good reviews", should have listened to my husband. He said, they must have a lot of cousins!!! We eat out a lot. Don't waste your hard earned money....
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Leor A.
Great for lunch
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Daimion R.
Let me start off by saying I'm a very fair person. I walked in with high expectations, and I left feeling like none of them were met. The quality of the food was the absolute lowest. The service was Mediocre at best. I would not recommend Bangkok Cafe unless you like onions, which were the main ingredient of every dish. They waitress counted the number of mushrooms in my dish (3). Please don't be fooled by the soup and salad. The soup tastes like pot water. The spring rolls had no spring, just rolls: no cabbage. The salad bar was a table with lettuce, tomato, and dressing.
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Jeffrey H.
Quaint place located in a somewhat hard to find spot. The food is delicious though! Currently the best Thai food I've had in Davie. Word to the wise, definitely take their spiciness rating into consideration as they mean business. Changes to the dishes can be accommodated within reason. The snack (chips with peanut sauce) you get is good while you're waiting for your food (which takes a while to cook). Unfortunately, I was so full by the end that there was no room to try the fried ice cream.
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Abby R.
My favorite Pad Thai is at this place! They know exactly how to flavor it. Very nice staff and great service. Quick on Togo orders as well.
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Jeanne T.
Had a very nice lunch at this restaurant, another Yelp find. This place is nothing fancy but we enjoyed the food. I ordered red chicken curry. The lunch special comes with soup and one spring roll. I must say the soup wasn't very good it tasted like hot water with a few frozen veggies thrown in for good measure. The entree was very nice. A very light red curry sauce with fresh veggies and good white rice. I really enjoyed it. The portion size was fine and the prices seemed very reasonable. We will return.
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Angela K.
My native LA tastebuds have been craving for that perfect pad Thai I've enjoyed back in Cali and in Thailand. But I also needed it to be close to school. I found a place that made it pretty close to what I was looking for: Bangkok cafe. It's in a business looking plaza right NEXT to the plaza with public and Starbucks. Chicken pad Thai - 4 stars The portions are large. Right amount of sweet and tangy. I would have liked more bean sprouts and peanut crumbles but the portion is definitely large -$12.95 If you are in davie and looking for some yummy pad Thai, Bangkok cafe is solid. I haven't tried the other dishes but I definitely recommend chicken pad Thai
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Rehana P.
Decent food definitely not the best thai food. I had the lunch chicken in garlic and black pepper sauce. Chicken was not trimmed enough and I bit into some chicken fat! Yuck! Taste of the sauce was good. Fried rice was not fried rice. Price for lunch reasonable. If you want average food this is the place.
This WAS one of my favorite Thai places but after tonight I'm thinking differently. The waitresses could not understand English and the service was substandard. Their excuse was that they usually are quiet on a Sunday night but apparently all their tables full. Drink orders were not taken and one of our appetizers was NEVER served and they charged us for it!! Time to find a new place. Sorry.
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Lucy K.
I came her last night for a study snack with my roommates. First of all, its a little difficult to find. Its in a medical strip mall with only a small sign out on University. My boyfriend had to do a couple u-turns before being able to locate it, even with gps. We walked in and there was no one there. You could tell it had some former glory with reviews written by the Herald dated in the early 2000s. The waitstaff was good, especially with no one being there. I ordered the Tom Yum Goong soup and the pad thai. Unfortunately the soup was nothing like the Tom Yum soup I have had at other restaurants. It wasn't creamy or spicy like a Tom Yum is supposed to be. The broth was very acidic. I didn't finish half of the bowl. The pad thai was good, however. It also was a little acidic at first bite, but once I mixed it around, it was pretty delicious. Big portions and they also give you rice with every dish. My boyfriend had the soy sauce noodles, their version of the Pad See Ew noodles. He finished the whole thing so I'm assuming it was edible. Decent prices for what you get. I'm unsure if I'll come back with yummy places like a-thai and thai thai in the vicinity.
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Kevin B.
Ok Folks, I've been holding off on writing this review for two weeks now. To the fans of this place, sorry, but I got to call this place out. Went there with my wife, to try it. We are no strangers to Thai food. HORRIBLE. The service was absolutely terrible. Slow, and apathetic. The food, WORSE. Lackluster dishes without flavor or inspiration. In fact the food was so bad I consider it an insult to Thai culture and its people. Thai food is colorful, flavorful, vibrant, complex, and a delight for the senses, and the taste buds. Bangkok Cafe's food is NOT. Spring rolls were greasier than the Valdez spill. Nam Sod, was a bland joke. Volcano Chicken was dormant, while saturated in oil, and the Oily Mixed Vegetable dish in peanut sauce was VILE. When I called the waitress over to inform her that the food was not good, she replied with the following quote: Ready? "We cook for Americans," she said. It took every bit of me to remain civil through this. You give me shit service, shit food, and now you insult me with some poor ass excuse to your boss's/chef's laziness, cheapness, and inability to cook? Give me a break! The best part?? These cheapskates chopped the bill in half. They should've torn it up. So out of a $50 bill, I had to pay $25 for SHIT!! WE WILL NEVER GO BACK. THIS PLACE SUCKS BEYOND REPROACH. There are so many other/better Thai restaurants to enjoy within a 15 mile radius of this place. DO NOT EAT HERE!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE!!
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Maria J.
Overall, a disappointing experience at Bangkok. The curry lacked flavor and was overpriced. The peanut dressing was also very watery. I'll be trying other Thai places in area.
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B V.
Miami beach and Bangkok cafe were the high lights of my trip to Florida, such wonderful and gracious people helped us with our veggie tastes and the quantity was really ginormous ( ok a little bit of exaggeration there ) a good size portion for the money you pay. They really tried to make our dinner time very pleasant thanks to all the reviews that helped in our family visiting this restaurant. Would surely visit on my next trip.
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Nicky C.
A tad pricy but the portion sizes make up for it.
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Viraj P.
I've been here twice now (it's close to my school) and both experiences have been great. While Bangkok Cafe definitely satisfies the craving, don't come looking here for pure authenticity. After you get over the bizarre free snack to start on (corn chips and a sauce they make), you'll have a decent experiences. I ordered a Pad Kee Mao (not sure if its on the menu, actually- but its my go-to at Thai restaurants) and instead of serving it with the wide egg noodle they served it with the thinner noodles that Pad Thai comes with. The menu was huge with an abundance of choices. The staff is great at making recommendations and I know those in my group who were not that familiar with Thai cuisine were grateful for the help. Prices are decent. The service I received was great and, despite the small discrepancies, the food was still delicious. Their scale ends up being on the spicier side, though- I'd approach with caution if you have a sensitive stomach! I loved how spicy my food was! If you're the owner and reading this, please start delivering (at least to the colleges in the area)- you'll definitely see a lot of profit!!
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Regina R.
Best Thai food in Davie! I absolutely love eating noodles and my favorite is Pad See-Ew. I've been looking all over town for a good Thai restaurant and this is it! The curries and stir-fried dishes are also great. I highly recommend this place for lunch because of the perfect portions and the great price (less than $10). The dinner menu gets hiked up a bit, but the portions are twice the size of the lunch specials, so I guess it evens out. Pros: Friendly staff, good prices for lunch, and great food!
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Julio A.
Well, nobody can complain about a spicy food that live by its title ! Chicken ginger medium spicy was not only tasteful, good size portion,fresh and had a nice kick to it. Leaving with satisfied grin and intent to come back.
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Brian K.
Great food and service.. Favorite Thai restaurant around this area
(5)
Joseph G.
Spicy, healthy, tasty and quiet. A locals place for sure; tucked away from the view of most passers-by. The pork w/ onions, basil and peppers is delicious!!!
(5)
Madison C.
The best Thai food I've had in Fort Lauderdale area. Pad see ew (Soy sauce noodle) is made just right the way it should be! Thai tea is made perfectly too. I notice Thai restaurants around here tend to make their food sweet like their beef salad which isn't pleasant but I've finally found a Thai restaurant that tastes very authentic and their beef salad is sour and spicy! the way it should be. Tom Yum soup is great as well. I highly recommend this place! The staff are friendly too!
(5)
Adina F.
Favorite Thai restaurant! So delicious
(5)
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Address :4801 S University Dr,Ste 109
Davie, FL, 33328
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Elina F.
We chose to go here for my mom's birthday, eager to add a new Thai place to the restaurant rotation. We went around 8 pm on a Monday night, which is usually a slow night for restaurants, but there was not one other party there. At first I was excited, we get the restaurant all to ourselves! We ordered the shrimp tempura appetizer, which was simply called "Shrimp Tempura" on the menu, with no added description. My mom also ordered the tom Yung gong shrimp soup, and my dad and I both ordered curries: masaman for him and Panang for me. Almost 15 minutes later, our appetizer comes out, with a total of three shrimp tempura on the plate, and two pieces of fried sweet potato and fried zucchini. Wish we would have known that "shrimp tempura appetizer" translates to "three shrimp and mixed veggies." My mother's soup was tasteless. We sent it back and this time it was spicy and tasteless, big improvement. Happy birthday to mom! 10 minutes later (wait times are ridiculous here) our entrees come out. The massaman curry was bland, the chicken was rubbery, and unbelievably watered down. The Panang was slightly better, but good god the chicken is very disappointing here. We're biiiig Thai lovers and have tried all kinds of different curries. We've never been in the kind of situation where we'd have to leave a restaurant without eating or paying, but we couldn't even force ourselves to eat it. So we paid for the tempura and left to get takeout from a trusted Thai place to salvage what was left of the evening. My mother puts a positive spin on everything. We walk out of the restaurant, upset and hangry, and she says "Hey, at least we'll always remember this birthday'" If I were you, I'd forgo this restaurant if you want to avoid remembering an evening out for how terrible the food was.
(1)Ogre ..
Seriously this place has the worst quality of food. How in the world is this place still open?
(1)Astrid S.
I think I've eaten take out from Bangkok Cafe a total of 3 times. Each time I had a different noodle dish. After my last experience, which still sends shivers down my spine, I will not return. I believe I had Pad See Eww, the "sauce" was the consistency and color of snot, there is no better way to describe it. Or maybe not quite set jello. It was actually jiggling. The noodles, veggies and tofu were all covered in it, and while the taste was so-so, I just couldn't get over the visual, let alone the feeling in my mouth. The prices are also horribly high for what it is. Sad to say, Davie has a long way to go for good Thai food.
(1)Colleen R.
Bangkok Cafe is a great place for a tasty, quick and enjoyable lunch. The lunch menu is large, with most dishes ranging from $7 to $9. Lunches come with the main dish plus salad bar, soup and a fried spring roll. Most dishes also come with rice. I typically order the pad thai (with shrimp), chicken with cashew nuts, or chicken with tomato, pineapple and vegetables. I've never been disappointed and all are yummy. Tip: Tom yum gai and Tom kha gai soups are not on the lunch menu, but you can order them. These lemongrass based soups are so fragrant and just explode with flavor!
(4)Michelle T.
The restaurant is located in a business plaza slightly offset from the main road. If you aren't careful you can miss it. This is what excited me about trying this place out. More often, it is the hidden gems that give you quality service and provide excellent food. I wish that were the case here. I ordered the panang curry medium heat with shrimp. At first glance the plate presentation was very nice. However...when I took a closer look I noticed a VERY WATERY panang sauce! FAIL! I tasted it. The flavor was there and the heat was right at medium. I probably could've handled one level higher but since the server stated that their levels ran pretty hot there, I proceeded with caution. I also did not care for the choice of mixed vegetables. Heavy celery and lettuce. Not a lot of bell peppers and no bamboo shoots. Apparently you are given a choice at order to have banco shoots only or mixed vegetables only. Who does that?! Fail! I wish I could have experienced the dish at its best. It has potential but missed the mark. My friend ordered the red curry chicken. Different dish, same WATERY story. I won't go into details. Just know she picked at it. I doubt we come back. There are too many much better Thai places in my area than to waste my time here. :-(
(2)Michael B.
Watery and tasteless curry which was 50% onions. I enjoy onions but for $14 a little more chicken, or anything else, would be appreciated. I bought take out and did not even finish it. I assume the only reason this passes for food is because the close proximity to the colleges and kids who will eat anything. Save your money and your time and find another place.
(1)Angie S.
I come here for lunch frequently since it's close to work. The decor is basic but the service is usually fast and efficient. My usual is the Chicken and Cashew Nuts from the lunch menu. You get salad, soup and a little egg roll type thing with it so I never leave hungry. My coworkers have tried various other dishes and everyone always seems happy with their choice. Good place for a quick, yummy Thai lunch.
(4)Tracey K.
I had my first thai food experience here, and it sparked my love for pad thai. Honestly, I've only gotten the pad thai from here because I love it so much. Based on how good it is, I should probably try their other dishes, but I just can't pass it up. It has the perfect balance of meat, vegetables, sauce, and heat. The meat is well seasoned and the portions are HUGE. When I get it for take-out, they really pack it in there. I've never been able to finish it in one sitting; I always have enough for a second (and sometimes third) meal. My friends have tried their curries and other noodle dishes, and they've all been pleased with the taste and portion size as well. Overall, this is a great place to appease any thai food cravings at a reasonable price.
(4)Wendy M.
I have only ever been here for lunch, but I have always been very happy with the food. The Service is fast and efficiant, my water glass gets filled without me having to ask (I drink a lot of water, so that is something I always notice). The decor isn't anything to write home about, but the food makes up for it. I love Pad Thai and haven't ventured too far from that on the menu, so I can't really say anything about anything else, but The Pad Thai makes me happy and thinking about it makes my mouth water. Now I'm hungry!
(4)Esther S.
Hands down, this is my go to Thai restaurant in Davie. Quick service, good food, cozy ambiance, clean restaurant - I can't ask for more! They ask you how spicy you want your dish on a scale of 1-5. I ordered my pad see ew noodles at a 3. My mouth was on fire! So my guess is that at a spicy level of 5, it might rip your hole in your stomach and burn your mouth. But if you're super human, go for the 5. If not, I'd say a 2 would be perfect to get the slight kick to your meal. Their pad see ew/drunken noodles (I learned different regions of the country call this dish something different. Now that I think about it, I think Bangkok Cafe calls it something else...) is really yummy. They serve large portions as well. I got to take leftovers home and eat it for dinner. I ordered my pad see ew with steamed tofu for about $12. If you order it with tofu you have a choice of steamed or fried. They also give you the option of different meats like chicken, pork and beef for a dollar or two more. The noodles also come with a side of rice. My friend ordered the red curry. Comes with rice. She ordered it with a spicy level of 3. Again, really spicy! But nonetheless, it was delicious. They bring out chips and dip before they bring you your meal for free. I can't figure out if I like the dip or not. Actually, I can't figure out what the dip is. It's kind of like a peanut sauce, but sweet. With a salty chip, it's an interesting mix of flavors. All in all, Bangkok Cafe is definitely a win!
(4)Brad B.
Can't say enough good things about this little place. Service is prompt and attentive. The food is fantastic. The Pad Thai is out of this world. 10/10. Would recommend.
(5)Jeremy S.
This is a nice hidden spot on University, near Nova Southeastern. The service is really good. I like the fact that they have Thai pop songs playing in the background - I don't understand the words, but it sounds vaguely similar to Bollywood songs. I usually get one of the lunch specials with chicken, and it is definitely pretty spicy. Great lunch spot.
(4)Patricia N.
I go to two Thai places in this area and Bangkok Cafe is one of them is Bangkok Cafe. They've been pretty consistent with the quality of their foods. So far I've tried their: Pad See Ew noodles with tofu - These are slightly sweet fat noodles with a ton of fresh veggies added to it. They also add an egg when they cook it up so you get a good amount of protein. Crispy Duck Curry - To be honest, I've only had roast duck curry (one of my favorite Thai dishes to order) before this place, so I thought it was a little weird that they deep fried the duck. I'm from California, and all the Thai places I've gone to offer roast duck curry so I was really skeptical. It was on the pricier side ($15) but I went ahead and ordered it anyway out of curiosity. I was surprisingly tasty! The crispy skin of the duck adds a great textural change to the dish. They serve the duck separately from the curry so that it stays crispy until you add it to the curry. Red Curry with Chicken - This is your typical Thai red curry dish. Lots of veggies and lots of chicken. I mean, it's a very generous serving. I usually can have 3 separate meals from this one order alone. Curry Puff - I haven't had this type of dish either. I was thinking it would be similar to a samosa, but not really. It's basically a fried wonton triangle with a potato curry inside. They serve it with this vinegar sauce. I'm not overly impressed with this appetizer, but I didn't hate it either. I just think it could've been executed better. Thai Iced Tea - The perfect drink to wash down all the spicy goodness of a Thai meal. It's a little on the concentrated/thicker side so I usually wait for the ice to melt a little to dilute the drink a bit. They have a spice range of non-spicy (0 star) to native/Thai spicy (5 star). I love my Thai spicy so I go for their 5 star. Be warned, it actually is Thai spicy. Like, tears flowing, nose sniffling, lips burning, can't feel the back of your throat spicy. And I love it. But on days I want something easier on my palate, I go for a 3. Their decor is on the darker side. I can definitely see that they're trying to go for that romantic feeling, but the mood just dies with a TV on in the background and an obnoxious LED sign on their window. Sorry guys, better luck next time when figuring out your interior. Bad decorative decisions aside, I'll continue to frequent this place, especially when I feel pressed for time (like when I'm studying for exams) and have no desire to cook for myself.
(4)Marilyn M.
Food was awful. :-( no words to describe My husband said, "let's not go in, there is no one in there", I said, " they have good reviews", should have listened to my husband. He said, they must have a lot of cousins!!! We eat out a lot. Don't waste your hard earned money....
(1)Leor A.
Great for lunch
(3)Daimion R.
Let me start off by saying I'm a very fair person. I walked in with high expectations, and I left feeling like none of them were met. The quality of the food was the absolute lowest. The service was Mediocre at best. I would not recommend Bangkok Cafe unless you like onions, which were the main ingredient of every dish. They waitress counted the number of mushrooms in my dish (3). Please don't be fooled by the soup and salad. The soup tastes like pot water. The spring rolls had no spring, just rolls: no cabbage. The salad bar was a table with lettuce, tomato, and dressing.
(1)Jeffrey H.
Quaint place located in a somewhat hard to find spot. The food is delicious though! Currently the best Thai food I've had in Davie. Word to the wise, definitely take their spiciness rating into consideration as they mean business. Changes to the dishes can be accommodated within reason. The snack (chips with peanut sauce) you get is good while you're waiting for your food (which takes a while to cook). Unfortunately, I was so full by the end that there was no room to try the fried ice cream.
(5)Abby R.
My favorite Pad Thai is at this place! They know exactly how to flavor it. Very nice staff and great service. Quick on Togo orders as well.
(5)Jeanne T.
Had a very nice lunch at this restaurant, another Yelp find. This place is nothing fancy but we enjoyed the food. I ordered red chicken curry. The lunch special comes with soup and one spring roll. I must say the soup wasn't very good it tasted like hot water with a few frozen veggies thrown in for good measure. The entree was very nice. A very light red curry sauce with fresh veggies and good white rice. I really enjoyed it. The portion size was fine and the prices seemed very reasonable. We will return.
(4)Angela K.
My native LA tastebuds have been craving for that perfect pad Thai I've enjoyed back in Cali and in Thailand. But I also needed it to be close to school. I found a place that made it pretty close to what I was looking for: Bangkok cafe. It's in a business looking plaza right NEXT to the plaza with public and Starbucks. Chicken pad Thai - 4 stars The portions are large. Right amount of sweet and tangy. I would have liked more bean sprouts and peanut crumbles but the portion is definitely large -$12.95 If you are in davie and looking for some yummy pad Thai, Bangkok cafe is solid. I haven't tried the other dishes but I definitely recommend chicken pad Thai
(4)Rehana P.
Decent food definitely not the best thai food. I had the lunch chicken in garlic and black pepper sauce. Chicken was not trimmed enough and I bit into some chicken fat! Yuck! Taste of the sauce was good. Fried rice was not fried rice. Price for lunch reasonable. If you want average food this is the place.
(2)Carol R.
Lunch time is the best time to try Bangkok Cafe. An all-you-can-eat basic salad (lettuce, tomatoes, cucmbers with either ginger or peanut dressing), consomme soup, spring roll, and your entrée with tax and tip are about $10. Everything is good. I love the pad thai, the sweet noodles, and all the vegetarian dishes (especially broccoli and tofu in red curry sauce). I don't visit this place as often as I should. Enjoy!
(4)Elyse B.
This WAS one of my favorite Thai places but after tonight I'm thinking differently. The waitresses could not understand English and the service was substandard. Their excuse was that they usually are quiet on a Sunday night but apparently all their tables full. Drink orders were not taken and one of our appetizers was NEVER served and they charged us for it!! Time to find a new place. Sorry.
(2)Lucy K.
I came her last night for a study snack with my roommates. First of all, its a little difficult to find. Its in a medical strip mall with only a small sign out on University. My boyfriend had to do a couple u-turns before being able to locate it, even with gps. We walked in and there was no one there. You could tell it had some former glory with reviews written by the Herald dated in the early 2000s. The waitstaff was good, especially with no one being there. I ordered the Tom Yum Goong soup and the pad thai. Unfortunately the soup was nothing like the Tom Yum soup I have had at other restaurants. It wasn't creamy or spicy like a Tom Yum is supposed to be. The broth was very acidic. I didn't finish half of the bowl. The pad thai was good, however. It also was a little acidic at first bite, but once I mixed it around, it was pretty delicious. Big portions and they also give you rice with every dish. My boyfriend had the soy sauce noodles, their version of the Pad See Ew noodles. He finished the whole thing so I'm assuming it was edible. Decent prices for what you get. I'm unsure if I'll come back with yummy places like a-thai and thai thai in the vicinity.
(3)Kevin B.
Ok Folks, I've been holding off on writing this review for two weeks now. To the fans of this place, sorry, but I got to call this place out. Went there with my wife, to try it. We are no strangers to Thai food. HORRIBLE. The service was absolutely terrible. Slow, and apathetic. The food, WORSE. Lackluster dishes without flavor or inspiration. In fact the food was so bad I consider it an insult to Thai culture and its people. Thai food is colorful, flavorful, vibrant, complex, and a delight for the senses, and the taste buds. Bangkok Cafe's food is NOT. Spring rolls were greasier than the Valdez spill. Nam Sod, was a bland joke. Volcano Chicken was dormant, while saturated in oil, and the Oily Mixed Vegetable dish in peanut sauce was VILE. When I called the waitress over to inform her that the food was not good, she replied with the following quote: Ready? "We cook for Americans," she said. It took every bit of me to remain civil through this. You give me shit service, shit food, and now you insult me with some poor ass excuse to your boss's/chef's laziness, cheapness, and inability to cook? Give me a break! The best part?? These cheapskates chopped the bill in half. They should've torn it up. So out of a $50 bill, I had to pay $25 for SHIT!! WE WILL NEVER GO BACK. THIS PLACE SUCKS BEYOND REPROACH. There are so many other/better Thai restaurants to enjoy within a 15 mile radius of this place. DO NOT EAT HERE!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE!!
(1)Maria J.
Overall, a disappointing experience at Bangkok. The curry lacked flavor and was overpriced. The peanut dressing was also very watery. I'll be trying other Thai places in area.
(3)B V.
Miami beach and Bangkok cafe were the high lights of my trip to Florida, such wonderful and gracious people helped us with our veggie tastes and the quantity was really ginormous ( ok a little bit of exaggeration there ) a good size portion for the money you pay. They really tried to make our dinner time very pleasant thanks to all the reviews that helped in our family visiting this restaurant. Would surely visit on my next trip.
(5)Nicky C.
A tad pricy but the portion sizes make up for it.
(3)Viraj P.
I've been here twice now (it's close to my school) and both experiences have been great. While Bangkok Cafe definitely satisfies the craving, don't come looking here for pure authenticity. After you get over the bizarre free snack to start on (corn chips and a sauce they make), you'll have a decent experiences. I ordered a Pad Kee Mao (not sure if its on the menu, actually- but its my go-to at Thai restaurants) and instead of serving it with the wide egg noodle they served it with the thinner noodles that Pad Thai comes with. The menu was huge with an abundance of choices. The staff is great at making recommendations and I know those in my group who were not that familiar with Thai cuisine were grateful for the help. Prices are decent. The service I received was great and, despite the small discrepancies, the food was still delicious. Their scale ends up being on the spicier side, though- I'd approach with caution if you have a sensitive stomach! I loved how spicy my food was! If you're the owner and reading this, please start delivering (at least to the colleges in the area)- you'll definitely see a lot of profit!!
(4)Regina R.
Best Thai food in Davie! I absolutely love eating noodles and my favorite is Pad See-Ew. I've been looking all over town for a good Thai restaurant and this is it! The curries and stir-fried dishes are also great. I highly recommend this place for lunch because of the perfect portions and the great price (less than $10). The dinner menu gets hiked up a bit, but the portions are twice the size of the lunch specials, so I guess it evens out. Pros: Friendly staff, good prices for lunch, and great food!
(5)Julio A.
Well, nobody can complain about a spicy food that live by its title ! Chicken ginger medium spicy was not only tasteful, good size portion,fresh and had a nice kick to it. Leaving with satisfied grin and intent to come back.
(4)Brian K.
Great food and service.. Favorite Thai restaurant around this area
(5)Joseph G.
Spicy, healthy, tasty and quiet. A locals place for sure; tucked away from the view of most passers-by. The pork w/ onions, basil and peppers is delicious!!!
(5)Madison C.
The best Thai food I've had in Fort Lauderdale area. Pad see ew (Soy sauce noodle) is made just right the way it should be! Thai tea is made perfectly too. I notice Thai restaurants around here tend to make their food sweet like their beef salad which isn't pleasant but I've finally found a Thai restaurant that tastes very authentic and their beef salad is sour and spicy! the way it should be. Tom Yum soup is great as well. I highly recommend this place! The staff are friendly too!
(5)Adina F.
Favorite Thai restaurant! So delicious
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