Morningside Thai   6710 Morningside Dr Houston TX 77030 713.661.4400 You might also be interested in these:     Lunch Specials    Thai Cuisine Restaurants    ZIP 77030   Add Review       MY REVIEW: perhaps the previous reviewer does not understand what good thai actually tastes like. because morningside thai has always been of surpassing high quality and I have been going here for many years. it is by far the best of the rice village bunch and a favorite among the nearby asian residents (and we are quite picky). the quality of the ingredients is very consistent- their meats/vegetables are fresh and cooked well- the salads are delicious and have a great spicy lime dressing. Their curries are not bland and watery as in other places - they are richer and spicier (perhaps the previous reviewer doesn't understand this). Their noodles dishes use good fresh ingredients (I rate my Thai restaurants by Laad Na, Pad Kee Mao by the quality of the noodles). It is a pleasant family owned restaurant with a calming ambiance. It is often overlooked and underappreciated- but i hope everyone gives morningside a chance. NAME: mungoB SUBMITTED: 9/1/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: 8/08 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... MY REVIEW: I will never listen to any of this recommendations ever again. This is BAR NONE THE WORST Thai restaurant I have ever had the displeasure of eating in. To start, we ordered Tom Yom Goong because you can pretty much rate a Thai restaurant based on how good that is. It was not good. Not terrible, but I've had instant noodles better tasting. It was powdery and obviously not homemade. If it is, some culinary classes are definitely in order. Next we ordered two dishes, the green curry chicken and cashew pork. I knew when I first saw them that this was going to get much worse before it got any better. I was right. Cashew pork tasted like anchovy paste pork. Utterly disgusting. Green curry tasted, as the soup, like insta-curry with the mix of ugly green color. This, combined with the cheap quality pork, ridiculously tiny portion (since everything made me want to hurl, this is a good thing), and overall BAD TASTE of everything means I will never return. Those of you "in awe" of how "autheintic the flavor" is...no, not even close. Those of you ranting and raving about this place must visit the other outstanding Thai restaurants in Houston. Such as T*hai Restaurant at 5757 Westheimer. T*hai C*uisine on 7952 Westheimer. Or T*hai V*illage, somewhere in Austin if you're ever there, look them up and make sure you order the Tom Yom firepot. There, now you have 3 excellent places to eat from. NAME: Mikey SUBMITTED: 7/10/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: 07/08 FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times MY REVIEW: I had lunch here for the first time with a friend. I was craving Pad Thai and Morningside is only 5 minutes away from my work. They had a lunch menu available. I ordered the Shrimp Pad Thai. Our lunch also came with a complimentary rice soup and spring roll. The prices were good too. The pad thai was delicious. I can’t wait to come back! NAME: JG SUBMITTED: 3/11/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: 3/2008 FREQUENCY: Visited once MY REVIEW: This was the first time I'd been here. I went with two friends that had been before. The food was great. All 3 dishes were amazing, and all very different flavors. The spiciness was just right. Enough to kick you, but did not overwhelm the other flavors at all. Great flavors. The service was great. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Will definitely be going back. NAME: michael SUBMITTED: 11/8/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: 11/2007 FREQUENCY: Visited once MY REVIEW: We had a dessert combination of sticky rice, mango, and coconut ice cream. I never have liked sticky rice, but not any more! The warm rice with the cool ice cream goes so well with the tangy mango. You have to try it sometime. Service fine and the portions size was what you get elsewhere in Thai restaurants. We'll be going back! NAME: A Williams SUBMITTED: 8/29/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: 8/25/07 FREQUENCY: Visited once MY REVIEW: Service slow, small portion sizes, esp. the 'house special' clay pot considering its high price. We ordered from the dinner menu on a Sat. afternoon because we didn't want the lunch specials (not everyone wanted soup). We were a party of 6 adults 2 toddlers and a baby. After taking a few minutes to get us seated, it took a few more minutes before water was served, then we had to wait for menus. Why couldn't have they given the menus out in the beginning? We ordered 2 appetizers and 3 entrees to eat family-style. Barely enough food. At other similar places we would've had some food left to take home, but not here. This was the 1st and last time we're going here with a big group. NAME: disappointed SUBMITTED: 3/10/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: 3/2007 FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times MY REVIEW: I have been to many different thai restuarants particularly in the Rice Village and this is my favorite. The standard thai dishes are all delicious but I have to say the best part is the byob. They don't even charge a corking fee! The sticky rice is one of the better ones i've tried. next time you want excellent thai and want to save money on alcohol, you have to go this place. NAME: pananglover SUBMITTED: 9/19/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: sept/2006 FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times MY REVIEW: This place really is one of the best Thai joints in Houston. My father lived in Thailand for 11 years and upon his return I arrived. I was raised on Cambodian, Laotian and above all Thai food. This place is the real deal, they cut no corners. I have enjoyed everything on the menu, but I do have favorites. . .ill let you discover your own. The owners are so nice and welcoming its worth shaking their hands and thanking them for a job well done. NAME: Thai Junkie SUBMITTED: 5/29/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: last week FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... MY REVIEW: What is it with restaurants not giving you your soup with your lunch special if you order it to-go?!? All chinese and vietnamese restaurants can pack soups to go, why can this one or its neighbor, S*ushi R*ck (at least last time I went I didn't get soup to go!) NAME: want my soup SUBMITTED: 5/3/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: may 2006 FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times MY REVIEW: Located on the outer fringes of Houston's University area near Holcome and down a little side street called Morningside Dr. is one of the best kept secrets in Houston Dining. In a quaint little Cottage atmosphere, expect to be treated like royalty while dining on the best Thai food in town. All the components of fine dining are there, along with a menu that lives up to expectations. You will love the table settings and the service, but the food,oh my! It is all good! I usually get the Green and or Red beef Curry along with a side dish of Pad Thai. Everything I or others have tried has been good so don't be afraid to adventure into the menu. Masa Moon Curry, Panang, Pad Pet, Royal Beef, or Thai Ginger.It's worth a trip to my favorite restaurant in Houston, Morningside Thai Restaurant. A little off the beaten path but worth it! NAME: Lynda Galaway SUBMITTED: 3/27/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: Jan 2006 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... MY REVIEW: We live in Austin and visited Morningside Thai on our last trip to Houston...were we ever blown away by the food!! My husband ordered the Goong Yai Kra Prao and said it was wonderful. I don't usually order shrimp in restaurants, but tried it at his urging...it was the BEST shrimp I've EVER eaten. And those basil leaves...how do they DO that? My 11 year old scarfed the Satay down before any of us had a chance to take a bite. We tried lots of different dishes and they all tasted great. All in all, it was the best Thai we've ever eaten. Owners and waitstaff were wonderful; very attentive. Nice trinkets to buy in the front cases as well. I think it's time for another trip to Houston. NAME: Foodie3 SUBMITTED: 2/13/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: December 2005 FREQUENCY: Visited once MY REVIEW: Morningside Thai is the absolute best Thai restuarant in Houston. The restaurant is family owned, and unfortunately they sometimes go on vacation leaving the restaurant closed for a while. However, Morningside Thai is never really crowded. Traditional decorations line the walls. The food is wonderful and tasty. My family loves this restaurant! As for desert, they have a delicious sweet rice dish served with vanilla or coconut on top. The waitstaff are very friendly, and the prices are reasonable. Morningside Thai has a very calming effect, and I just get hungry thinking about it! NAME: Lover of Food SUBMITTED: 1/16/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: 10/2005 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... MY REVIEW: This place was the best.. Very friendly Staff who are eager to make you dining experience a pleasure.. The food was out of this world with portions that make you ask where you gonna put it..the atmosphere was very nice, and the service was great.. I will be back for more NAME: Mr October5 SUBMITTED: 12/23/2005   LAST VISIT WAS: 12-22-05 FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times MY REVIEW: This used to be my favorite Thai restaurant in the country, much less in Houston. We've been going there for years. Unfortunately, about a month ago the restaurant was sold and the new owner has completely replaced the menu and recipes. While the food is still OK, it's nowhere near as good as what it was until the change of ownership. However, the staff is very friendly, with the owner doing lots of the table service and her sister being the head cook. So we'll still go there, but probably not go out of our way or as often as we used to do. NAME: Thai eater SUBMITTED: 8/19/2005   LAST VISIT WAS: 8/2005 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... MY REVIEW: I have been dining at Morningside Thai for years. A friend forced me to go there one day. (I used to HATE Thai food) Ever since that day I have been dragging my friends along with me. Once they have experienced Morningside, they want to return again and again. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The only draw back is that I live on the border with Oklahoma and it is a LONG way to Houston. No trip to Houston is complete without satisfying my craving for a meal at Morningside. NAME: Paul W SUBMITTED: 8/2/2005   LAST VISIT WAS: July 2005 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... MY REVIEW: Went with some college friends to check this place out. It was a little overpriced and their lemon grass soup was not very good. The spring rolls were not as good as those in nearby restaurants (Rice Village). However, one of the guys said he went there like three times per semester, so I guess they have good dishes. I tried some of his dish and it was good. It's worth to go with cuisine-adventarous friends to try it. NAME: colombianita SUBMITTED: 5/16/2005   LAST VISIT WAS: December 2003 FREQUENCY: Visited once MY REVIEW: Morningside Thai is absolutely one of the best thai restaurants in town. We've been visiting Morningside Thai for over 8 years. The food is always incredible. Pad-Woon-Sen is the best in Houston. Great restaurant for groups. NAME: Yummy for the Tummy! SUBMITTED: 1/13/2005   LAST VISIT WAS: 1/2005 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... MY REVIEW: morningside thai is OK. the food is unpredictable. the pad thai can be excellent, or very bad. the last time i ordered the pad thai, the portion was 1/2 the size it is normally and it was extremely greasy. they also ran out of the soft spring roll, almost unheard of at a thai restaurant. friendly service. in another order, the food was delicious. can be a great restaurant if they had some consistency. NAME: ann SUBMITTED: 8/26/2004   LAST VISIT WAS: August 2004 FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times MY REVIEW: Morningside Thai is the best! First of all, the staff there are so nice. The ambiance is good--dimmed lights, soft music, and authentic Thai decorations. The food is spectacular. I've been to Thailand, so I was looking for an authentic Thai restaurant--Morningside definitely is! I especially like their soups (the Tom Kha w/ chicken and the Tom Yum w/ shrimp are delicious) and curry (I've tried the green and the red curries and they are both excellent). I try to branch out and try something new when I go there, but I usually end up ordering these same dishes just because they are so great! The Basil Fried Rice and Pad Thai are a couple other favorites there. My husband and I crave it weekly! Try it, you'll be happy you did!! NAME: Sarah SUBMITTED: 4/18/2004   LAST VISIT WAS: April 2004 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... MY REVIEW: The food at Morningside Thai is hands down, the best I've ever had anywhere. I live in Dallas and have tried several Thai restaurants in the area. Nothing comes close to the fresh spring rolls and fried garlic chicken at Morningside. I've also visited Thai restaurants in other states and still have to say that there is none like Morningside. In fact, when my boyfriend came to Dallas to visit, we drove 4 and 1/2 hours to Houston just to eat here. My boyfriend thought I was crazy to suggest driving so far just for lunch, but after experiencing the food, he agrees it is the best! NAME: Priscilla SUBMITTED: 2/20/2004   LAST VISIT WAS: 02/2004 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... MY REVIEW: My favorite Thai resturant in all of Houston. The best dish has to be the Pad Woon Sen. Delicious! NAME: Christine SUBMITTED: 12/2/2003   LAST VISIT WAS: 11/03 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... MY REVIEW: The best authentic thai food, and the waitress are very nice. I love yellow curry "gange ka-ri" .....yum yum. You can go Morningside thai restarant. NAME: Charl Ebert SUBMITTED: 10/27/2003   LAST VISIT WAS: sept/2003 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... MY REVIEW: The food their is marvelous! My favorite is the Cheese Roll and Crispy Calamari , which are my favorite appetizers. They have authentic Thai Food, like BASIL SEAFOOD even THE SOUP CALLED TOM-YUM SHRIMP, and their staff is very comforting. I am a very daily customer! I have many parties their all the time ! I hope ya'll check it out soon! NAME: Rose Morris SUBMITTED: 10/26/2003   LAST VISIT WAS: 10\2003 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... MY REVIEW: Traditionally written as Thom Kha Gai though there are many variations since Thai is a tonal language like Chinese and Vietnames. You're right about Morningside. If I hear one more yuppie ask me where to go for Thai food and then tell me that they "really like [another Thai restaurant]".... Arggh! Go to Morningside. Order Pad Thai. Order Green Curry. Have some fun. NAME: Jay Francis SUBMITTED: 1/12/2003   LAST VISIT WAS: 12/2002 FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times MY REVIEW: The lunch special is a great deal... the people are warm and friendly, and the food is excellent. Lemon Grass Soup (Thom Ga? Thom Kai Gai?) and Green Curry Chicken/Beef are big favorites as is the Tiger Cry. NAME: David Neal SUBMITTED: 11/27/2002   LAST VISIT WAS: 10/2002 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... ©Copyright 1991 - 2008 B4-U-EAT.COM. All rights reserved. Design and database by B4-U-BUY