Thai Fresh
909 W Mary St, Austin, TX
Crema's Take
“Thai Fresh is a wonderfully inclusive neighborhood gem that's earned devoted fans for its thoughtful approach to dietary restrictions, particularly celiac and gluten-free offerings that go beyond typical accommodations with an entire menu of safe desserts and baked goods. The vibe leans casual and welcoming rather than fine-dining formal, with an open kitchen that makes for great people-watching and a perfect spot to linger over traditional Thai drinks or matcha tea with friends. While it's more about comfort and community than strict authenticity, the late hours and family-friendly atmosphere make it an ideal spot for unhurried meetups and leisurely afternoons.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
This place was amazing and totally celiac safe! I just happened upon it walking around the neighborhood and was so shocked that they have a celiac safe dessert menu ✨🥹💜🫶💞 first time I’ve had cheese cake in YEARS! All was delicious 💞
We came hoping for great Thai food for our date night- we were disappointed.we sat outside the waiter was rude. He did not come to take our order until 15 minutes. He seems to be irritated and made us feel like we are in his way. I had to go several time to ask for utensils. Eventually I just grabbed my own serving spoons and extra bowl. He said that they automatically add TIPS!!15% regardless the service. The owner apparently visits Thailand. Owner might get cool recipes but gets little in the way of the culture. My advice is DO NOT wast your money here. The drunkard noodles were too hard and cold. The atmosphere seems to be cold and unfriendly the servers have no clue about Thai food and culture. They did not seem to care. I felt they showed little respect and honor for Thai culture, heritage. Quality of ingredients seems to be the only good quality.
Clearly I've been living under a rock because it's my first time here. WHAT?! I know. We came with friends and were seated right by the open kitchen. It was very entertaining to watch the cooks and see each dish come out. It took a while to decide what to get - they have many options. We agreed on the large papaya salad (fresh, spicy, crunchy, sweet and tangy and really really excellent), green curry (broccoli and mushroom - very nice level of spice and sharp yummy taste - veggies were really excellent, too), Tom Kha soup (this tasted more like a curry, a bit thicker than expected, but still very good and well spiced) and drunken noodles (savory, chewy, comforting). I also had a taste of the pineapple fried rice - which was yummy with a fun texture and a little sweet. The Thai Basil ice cream was also unique and very good. We'll definitely come back to try even more things. I appreciate that they pay their staff a living wage - something all restaurants should do.
Love this place! Almost everything they have is gluten free and delicious. PLUS they have a ton of gluten free baked goodies. Sadly they don't deliver but they do offer dining in and pickup. One of my fave Thai places in Austin land!
If you like authentic Thai food, don't come here. The Papaya Salad was lacking texture, Thai basil, fermented dried baby shrimp, and Thai chilies. Instead of smashed cherry tomatoes , it came with pulpy, tasteless, cubed tomatoes. It was heavy on the fish sauce, but missing all of the intricate ingredients Thai food is known for. The Glass Noodles with shrimp were also lacking this layering of flavors. It was one dimensional, and the ever present pulpy tomatoes accompanied this dish as well. Would never order this again. We also ordered 2 tacos: one with fajita meat and another one with shrimp and eggs. And while the tacos were large, they were greasy and lacking any kind of fresh vegetable accompaniment typical with tacos. And they did not come with salsas. If you like large, pricey portions, this is your place. If you like an orchestra of flavors typical of good Thai or Mexican cuisine, then this is not for you...
Crema Reviews
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