Cuisines and Dishes at Lai Thai Restaurant:
- Thai
Lai Thai Restaurant
1905 E Fletcher Ave,
Tampa
FL
33612
(813) 977-9065
Ratings and Reviews for Lai Thai Restaurant
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Jan 24 2012
Jay Y. via Yelp
RIP Lai Thai. You got me hooked on spicy food and I've never looked back. I'd give anything for my number 54 Thai Hot(No seriously make it as hot as you...read more
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Feb 27 2010
Christine G. via Yelp
This was the first time eating at Lai Thai - and definitely the last. Apparently the food used to be good, but according to a grumbling customer at a table...read more
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Nov 24 2008
Ben O. via Yelp
Lai Thai is a bit pricey, but their lunch buffet isn't. Still, even at full price, the food is pretty good. I love the well-worn bronze-tone cutlery, and...read more
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Sep 09 2008
GeorgePR via Citysearch
I love Thai food, generally (except frozen), but I was terribly disappointed with both the service and the food at Lai Thai on E....read more
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May 21 2008
Plmille2 via Citysearch
I love Tai food but was horribly disappointed with both the service and the food received at this restaurant. Not only did it take...read more
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Apr 03 2008
Rahn via Citysearch
I don't the recommend the restaurant at all. Service is very very bad. Food is OK, but not tasty. Neighbourhood is scary!!!...read more
From Citysearch
By day
Every day at 11am, when the Lai Thai's big lunch buffet begins, cars sporting USF decals and parking stickers begin to arrive. The rush continues until the last morsel is snapped up at 2pm. It's no mystery why spoiled USFers like the place: good food at a value.
By Night
At night, it's a nice place to bring a spouse or a date--somewhat formal, with pretty pink tablecloths and napkins, shiny goblets and real china. The lighting is low, the music soft and the waterfall in the lobby contributes relaxing brook noises.
What to Order
Please don't skip the appetizers, which are very good. Favorites include ''kaeow grob,'' crispy dumplings stuffed with seasoned, minced pork and served with a spicy sauce. Or try crab rangoon, wontons stuffed with crab meat and a blend of imported cheeses. For entrees, the ambitious menu includes such offerings as panang duck (duck flavored with panang curry and coconut milk, and served with mixed veggies), and whole red snapper topped with ginger, ground pork, mushrooms, onions and scallions.
For dessert, try Lai Thai's homemade coconut ice cream, or crunchy banana coins, deep fried banana wrapped in wonton wrapper and topped with honey.
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