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Thai Tom
Thai Restaurant$$$$
University District, Seattle
Go here. Experience the Thai food. It's worth it.
"Also try panang curry, swimming Rama, and spicy noodles."(10 Tips)
"The Panang Curry and Phad See You Again are delicious and worth it!"(8 Tips)
"Probably the best Thai food in Seattle."(4 Tips)
"Curry chicken fried rice with cashew and Pad Thai are must try."(23 Tips)
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emily chenAugust 21, 2015the best thai food you'll have. all the same tips - fried tofu/swimming rama/padsee ew/pad thai. perfect noodles! they medidate in the morning before the shift so ofc the food is legit.
Chicken Pad Thai was delicious but be ready for loud and tight quarters. If that's not your thing, get it to go cuz you need to taste this yummy food!- The best Thai food you can get. Cash only, small tables (seats 2-3 ppl max), and you gotta eat quick coz the line is LONG!
Kevin HuJuly 25, 2013pretty much anything anything you order here is gonna be good. love the quick service and quality of the food! Panang curry and tofu appetizers is a solid choice! portion of food is perfect!
MelanieMarch 15, 2017Friends and I ordered while waiting in line outside. Sat down 15 minutes later to our apps already awaiting and the chef finishing up all 6 of our dishes at once. Food is DELICIOUS.
If you're getting appetizers fresh rolls are A-mazing!!! We were gona get the fried rolls but the waiter recommended the fresh ones, definitely the right choice!
Brendan KimAugust 6, 2014I asked, "What's good here" and the waitress laughed and said, "Everything! That's why it's on the menu!" She wasn't kidding...
Nancy LeAugust 6, 2014Always a line and there is a chance they will sit you at the counter top where it's freaking hot. Try to get a table, if possible. Panang curry is to die for- The best Thai food hands down.. Hole in the wall place serving spicy ginger eggplant, panang curry..they only take cash but nothing beats their spicy food
- Martin OngJanuary 27, 2017Super hot and smoky inside. Food was cooked on a huge open flame in front of me
- Pad thai is easily the best pad thai in the city. Also try panang curry, swimming Rama, and spicy noodles. FYI, it's extra spicy here. I get a 3 where I usually get a 5.
prasad chawanDecember 7, 2013Must try place in U-district . Curry fried rice and panang curry are awesome .. Dont try spice level above 2-3. Its too spicy food :)
Tim JulienOctober 24, 2015Tom is a mad man on the grill, cooking 5 dishes at once in front of you at the counter. Pad Thai is a must.
ImpulseWine.comMarch 11, 2013Get there close to opening time to avoid the line, and don't forget it's cash only. I don't think they have any wine, but heck, try the Thai Coffee!
DillonSeptember 19, 2014Some of the best Thai food I've ever had. Limited seating, but any potential wait is well worth it. Have yet to have anything bad from the menu.- Sarah FoleyMay 31, 2015Cramped and blaringly loud music. The Panang Curry and Phad See You Again are delicious and worth it! Cash only.
*Warning* Thai Tom spiciness level is greater than most, but that's what I love about this place. There is pad see yew that's not on the menu. Get it with fried tofu. Yum! 5 stars, of course!
Blake WalshJuly 4, 2017Unbelievably good food, cramped place, they hurry you out, and they take cash only.
Max Blue 🚴🍔November 21, 2014Stop think about what you order. You will order a Pad Thai. Say yes when they ask if you want it spicy. RRRRRRR.
Cash only! They’re quite busy during COVID. Call ahead to place your order.
Yashar ShayanFebruary 16, 2013They're always busy, so sometimes your for can take forever, so if you're hungry, order some deep fried tofu or soup to get you started while waiting for your entree
SNovember 24, 2013Don't take the corner bar seats. The ventilation is being done through this tiny window that needs to stay open. Be warned :)
ColinAugust 20, 2014The best Thai food I've ever had. Their spicy scale actually means something too.
D MCJanuary 20, 2020Tiny place, good food, guy at the front was friendly, only takes cash, no beef dishes.
Cash only. Stool seats are weirdly tall compared to tables.
Macey WAugust 31, 2012Recommended: Pad See You with tofu! Different aromas and textures create an amazing entree.
Jeremiah WilhelmMay 13, 2018This place is stupid small and the service can be pretty meh, but the food is really, really good. Swimming Rama 4 Life.
Robin SinghviMay 9, 2015New favorite Thai place in Seattle! Ginger eggplant and swimming Rama were awesome!- Probably the best Thai food in Seattle. Service is left to be desired. Typical Asian restaurant, open & close when they want. Don't bother coming @11:30 b/c they won't start cooking until noon
Nick MelinJune 26, 2012Try the Chicken Pad Thai - Another "cash only" Seattle restaurant surprise. Wonder why I never heard of Thai Tom before!
Andrew CJuly 10, 2017Years later this place is still kicking ass. Sit at the bar for the splash zone experience.
Jeremy MooreNovember 3, 2013Best in Seattle, flavor unlike anywhere else. Also, best Tom Yum anywhere.- The best Thai place around Seattle. Curry chicken fried rice with cashew and Pad Thai are must try.
If you order to go, make sure to call ahead for your order. Order is usually done in 30 to 40 minutes.
Ya GJanuary 8, 2012Go for the food not for the service. Pad Thai, Salad w/ Peanut Sauce, Red Curry - all good stuff.
Emily WoodDecember 11, 2011Well worth the wait - consistently good Thai dishes in a cozy yet frenetic atmosphere
Sandeep SrinivasanNovember 28, 2010Amazing Thai food for a hole-in-a-wall place. Order their Peanut Sauce side - goes w/ everything!
3 Stars is the perfect spice level--not too mild, not too hot. Eat the Thai Green Curry (on the specials). And the Spicy Noodles. And the Pad Thai.
Rogério Melo FrancoMarch 26, 2016My friends and I used to love it but they replaced the cook by less gifted people, it seems. Also, waitress was super rude, had the worst attitude ever after our last dinner there, DEMANDING more tip
Kelly BellinOctober 14, 2011This is the best Thai food - maybe altogether the best food - in Seattle! Swimming Rama w/ Tofu!!- Yashar ShayanAugust 23, 2011You have to sit at the bar and watch them cook to get the full experience
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"Delicious curry and a different vegetarian curry each weekday! It does get crowded though so consider getting it to go."
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