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Stepping into Thai Kitchen on W South Airport Rd in Traverse City immediately feels like slipping into a cozy corner where comfort food takes center stage. The restaurant prides itself on a casual, inviting atmosphere with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring everyone can enjoy a relaxed dining experience in a transgender-safe space. It’s the kind of spot that makes you feel at home while exploring bold, authentic Thai flavors.
The menu is where Thai Kitchen truly shines. The Drunken Noodle is a standout, perfectly balancing heat and savoriness with wide rice noodles that carry every hint of garlic and chili. For a creamy twist on a classic, the Peanut Curry Pad Thai delivers a nutty richness that elevates the familiar stir-fried noodles to something unforgettable. Soup lovers are in for a treat too: the Tom Kha and Egg Drop Soup each offer their own comforting warmth, with the former layering coconut and lemongrass flavors and the latter bringing a simple yet soothing touch to start any meal. Pineapple Fried Rice is another menu highlight, sweet and savory with tender chunks of pineapple mingling with fluffy rice and fresh vegetables, creating a dish that’s both playful and satisfying.
What sets Thai Kitchen apart isn’t just the food but the thoughtful care woven into the service. The casual, cozy setting pairs perfectly with dishes that hit just the right comfort note, whether you’re stopping by for a quick lunch or settling in for a relaxed dinner. Reviews often mention the consistent quality of both food and atmosphere, making it a favorite location for locals and visitors alike. Every menu item feels crafted to invite sharing, savoring, and enjoying a little taste of Thailand right in Traverse City.
The combination of authentic flavors, approachable dining, and inclusive ambiance ensures that Thai Kitchen isn’t just another restaurant-it’s a spot that feels like a community hub for great food and comfort.
• "Good prices, good portions, good service, to die for food!!!"
• "Ordered the peanut sauce noodles with tofu and the veggie and tofu pho."
• "???? Also small bowl of soup included with dinner entree."
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Walked in and was greeted warmly and sat at a table for 4. Waters were delivered to us and drink orders were taken. Food orders were taken once the drinks were brought to us. Server was very pleasant during the entire experience. The appetizers were brought hot n fresh and were very good. Food followed shortly & was also very very good.
Delicious! Every single thing we ordered was yummy. The service was excellent and our food came out quickly (we came for lunch). We had the Tom Kha, pineapple fried rice, shrimp pad see-ew, and drunken noodles.
Absolutely fantastic food. Ordered the vegetable fried rice meal with hot tea and crab wontons, and a small vegetable egg drop soup. Crab wontons were delicious, warm melty center and crisp flavorful shell. They were so good I decided to add on some of the fried veggie spring rolls. Veggie egg drop soup was great, full of cabbage, carrots and egg— reminds me of the soup I loved as a kid from the Thai restaurant that used to be across from Meijer (then became Northpointe Motors). Fried rice was fantastic, loaded with fresh veggies. Since moving to Minnesota, I usually go to Hunan when I am home, but since they’re still carry out only I decided to finally give Thai Kitchen a try to have dine in and my goodness am I glad I did. Totally different flavor profile, so now I have two favorites in TC. I’ll be back soon, with my local family so they can try it too!
Absolutely loved each time I've been here. The food is amazing, the service very polite and funny. The looks of the place is calming and charming. But best of all BOBA!!!! And they had a very cute little fish. The tank could use some work though but that's not to go against the place as a whole.
Great Thai food. Very friendly staff and a very clean restaurant. Meal portions are pretty good too. Thai tea was the best. Would recommend this one.
So delicous. Oh. My. Thai. If you are looking for a vast variety of asian/pacific food faire, then do I have a strong suggestion for you. Thai Kitchen offers wonderful food, rivaling the extremely expensive quality of even Hibachi-styled resturants. I have enjoyed visiting this resturant on a good few occasians and, I must say, I am excited EVERYTIME I get the oppurntunity to grace it's doors and indulge on the finer foods offered here. Also, and a big ALSO, the service is amazing and accomodating! Always helpful, patient, and polite. Thai Kitchen also delivers and they are active in ensuring that they are able to deliver, even at one point (and maybe still even) securing their own delivery service -- in any-case if you want Thai Kitchen, it can be at your door in just a short time. The atmosphere inside Thai Kitchen is nothing less then a delightful and curiated chill mood. It is a MUST if you are in (or even around ) Traverse City. Don't forget to like this review if you found it to help! it indeed helps even here on the google platform. if you would like to help out even more, check out some of my photos and videos, it is much appreciated. Thank you very much for your time. ⌚
Delicious vegetarian and vegan Pho. As authentic as you can get! #flavafulltv worthy. Try the Massaman curry and the Gang Peanut curry as well. I always feel welcomed and its one of the only places in the area that I consistently feel my dollar is valued. Basic decor and atmosphere. Worth the drive and time.
Nice place to eat with Vegetarian options. My only complaint is that they are not open more daytime hours. Very friendly staff!