Glai Baan

Probably one of the best restaurants I have been to in the entire country so far, because the dishes got so much flavor, on top of not being exuberantly expensive. My partner and I put our names down at 5pm at the door on a Saturday, and finally got seated at 6:30pm, and the experience was overall very worth it in my opinion. Beginning with the yum woon sen, which contained glass noodle, minced pork, shrimp, herbs, and lime dressing, the flavor was potently defined by the herbs and lime dressing, which was exactly what I had expected. Even though the portion wasn't huge, it was a great starter for our next few dishes. The mackarel fried rice was out of this world. However they made it, it worked very well, because the flavor was just on point. I didn't actually need the sauce given on the side of the dish, because the rice itself was just too good. Then the pad thai was pretty good as well, even if it didn't contain enough tamarind, because normally in similar settings, there'd be too much palm sugar, and it wasn't the case here, as the dish only had some level of sweetness and it wasn't overwhelming. Finally, the mango sticky rice, which honestly is one of my favorite desserts of all time, was as good as I imagined it to be. The mango pieces were sweet and soft, and the rice was coated very well within the coconut milk. For those that want to visit here, I recommend doing some very good planning in order to eat at a reasonable time. It worked out for me because I went there at 5pm when I wasn't even hungry, and then left and handled some other business and then returned to the restaurant with a table ready for me. Anyway, strongly recommended!

Probably one of the best restaurants I have been to in the entire country so far, because the dishes got so much flavor, on top of not being exuberantly expensive. My partner and I put our names down at 5pm at the door on a Saturday, and finally got seated at 6:30pm, and the experience was overall very worth it in my opinion. Beginning with the yum woon sen, which contained glass noodle, minced pork, shrimp, herbs, and lime dressing, the flavor was potently defined by the herbs and lime dressing, which was exactly what I had expected. Even though the portion wasn't huge, it was a great starter for our next few dishes. The mackarel fried rice was out of this world. However they made it, it worked very well, because the flavor was just on point. I didn't actually need the sauce given on the side of the dish, because the rice itself was just too good. Then the pad thai was pretty good as well, even if it didn't contain enough tamarind, because normally in similar settings, there'd be too much palm sugar, and it wasn't the case here, as the dish only had some level of sweetness and it wasn't overwhelming. Finally, the mango sticky rice, which honestly is one of my favorite desserts of all time, was as good as I imagined it to be. The mango pieces were sweet and soft, and the rice was coated very well within the coconut milk. For those that want to visit here, I recommend doing some very good planning in order to eat at a reasonable time. It worked out for me because I went there at 5pm when I wasn't even hungry, and then left and handled some other business and then returned to the restaurant with a table ready for me. Anyway, strongly recommended!

This place exceeded our expectations. We went here for a late lunch and loved it. The place is cute and comfortable, but small, so space is limited. The service was friendly and kind, helpful, and attentive. The gentleman at the door was lovely! The food is the star of the show. We had a few starters and 2 main dishes followed by dessert and WOW! Every dish was just the right portion and packed with flavor. The mango sticky rice was devine and the best we ever had. Parking can be challenging if you go during their rush hour, and the entrance is a door facing the street covered by green foliage. We went on a Friday around 1:30PM and waited 20 minutes for a table, but noticed that after 2PM the crowd began to thin out. If you go during the week, go between 2PM and 5PM. Patio is cute and a great seating option during nice weather. We look forward to going back and trying more dishes, so we will be back for sure!

This place exceeded our expectations. We went here for a late lunch and loved it. The place is cute and comfortable, but small, so space is limited. The service was friendly and kind, helpful, and attentive. The gentleman at the door was lovely! The food is the star of the show. We had a few starters and 2 main dishes followed by dessert and WOW! Every dish was just the right portion and packed with flavor. The mango sticky rice was devine and the best we ever had. Parking can be challenging if you go during their rush hour, and the entrance is a door facing the street covered by green foliage. We went on a Friday around 1:30PM and waited 20 minutes for a table, but noticed that after 2PM the crowd began to thin out. If you go during the week, go between 2PM and 5PM. Patio is cute and a great seating option during nice weather. We look forward to going back and trying more dishes, so we will be back for sure!

Visited Glai Baan while in Phoenix. The atmosphere was cozy and intimate, and the service was warm and genuinely welcoming from the moment we walked in. Dan, the owner, greeted and seated us himself, setting the tone with heartfelt hospitality. It’s hard to believe this charming space was once a 1954-era Dairy Queen — the transformation is impressive and full of character. We tried several of the Thai dishes thoughtfully curated by Cat, Dan’s partner and a Bangkok native — each one soulful, beautifully balanced, and packed with authentic flavor. Overall, an absolute gem and a spot I’d return to without hesitation. Saluti