Thai Taste

Went during lunch and overall it was good. Not write home amazing, not fantastic, but simply a good small generic restaurant. service: Seated quickly, service was quick, very few words from the women who took my order and not even a smile. The guy who seated me seemed friendly and the women who took my payment was also friendly. food: I had the pad thai seafood combination and unlike most places they did a great job on the sauce. The shrimp and calamari clearly tasted frozen, and the calamari in particular was overcooked by a lot (so stick with the chicken, pork, or beef). The spring roll was a disappointment as it just had a bit of cabbage in it and nothing else with plenty of room, this meant that when it was fried oil could seep and and hold in. The soup was ok, mild flavoring, tasted like a chicken broth, and had a few small veggies in it with rice. Honestly, would just be better to cut those two items from the menu overall or as part of the special, better to serve 1 great thing then get it downplayed by something mediocre. Atmosphere: the place is small but nice. I was able to easily get to my seat, but if you are a larger person or need a walker or wheelchair this may not be a good option. The place itself hard bright but fading colors, and clearly the place is aging, but holding well overall.

OHHHHH YAH! FANTASTIC THAI FOOD! A Hidden Gem in Charlotte. EXCELLENT Red Thai Curry (choice of Chicken, Shrimp, seafood mix) - I have Shrimp (see photo). Good Pad Thai also. Many nice & varied lunch specials that change daily; are cooked fresh to order; & are consistently good. Entrees come with ice tea or other beverage selections, excellent crisp Spring Roll, & a delicious light "homemade" chicken soup. About $15-$20/per entree. Very good, quick friendly service at this long-time family-owned/run restaurant. Dining room is small-ish (& not conducive for small children/baby strollers, etc.) but is attractive (Thai-kitsch) & clean. Parking can be tight. This restaurant sits back from the street with parking spaces directly in front, so it can be a challenge to find for the first time there. We have dined here on multiple occasions & always pleased - definitely a KEEPER for those who like Thai!

Thai Taste is an absolute hidden gem. This is one of those if-you-know-you-know places -- family owned, tight and crowded, and insanely delicious. The must try dish is the House Noodles and the Thai Tea was an excellent pairing. There is usually enough parking around behind the neighboring stores, but beware because this small restaurant fills up! Even if it's packed, it is WORTH THE WAIT.