Thai Bistro - Federal Way (WA)

3 /5 Marsha Johnson: I have mixed feelings about this place. I loved the ginger essence soup which came out before our lunch specials and the fried spring rolls. Hot (temperature) and delicious with good layers of flavors. Tasted made -to- order fresh. We ordered the Cashew Chicken lunch special which came with a side of rice and Pad Thai. The Cashew Chicken had "cold spots" like it had been warmed up after being refrigerated and just did not get all the areas hot. Definitely didnt taste like it had been cooked in a high heat wok/skillet. The Pad Thai was pretty decent but also barely warm. The other dish we ordered was the Orange Beef which was tasty but also barely warm and seemed like it had been reheated and didnt get up to a decent temperature.

5 /5 Evi Soeherman: The food here feels just like being in Thailand, authentic flavors but with American sized portions lol. The place is cozy, and I love the open kitchen, you can smell the food cooking and it makes you even hungrier. Service was good, friendly and attentive. Overall, such a satisfying spot for Thai food in Federal Way.

5 /5 ReyviGravy: Im local, been going to Thai Bistro for 15 years. The best Thai food IMO. To-go orders charges extra for rice. Big menu, flavorful and tasty. I recommend the beef macadamia volcano, lemon grass chicken, phad thai, any of their fried rice, fried siumai, steamed dumplings, all of it! You wont be disappointed. Cushy seats are a bit worn out and could be replaced with new ones. Atmosphere is cozy and ambiance is on the dimmer side. Large windows and tall ceilings. There are booths and regular seat. They can combine tables to cater to large groups. Staff is friendly. Lots of parking.

5 /5 Amy D: The food here is a pure flavour bomb. It was so hard to choose what to eat because everything on the menu sounded so delicious. We ended up with Chicken Pad Thai, Crispy noodles with chicken, shrimp, squid and beef and they were both fantastic. We also had an appetizer which was a Thai version of a lettuce wrap but its made with pieces of lime, peanuts, toasted coconut, dried shrimp, onions, ginger and spinach. At first I was like IDK if I like this because of the huge sour punch from the lime but by the end of the second bite I was loving it. It was incredibly refreshing and the gingery tamarind sauce that came with it was the perfect accompaniment. My Pad Thai was a little sweet for my liking but it was still fantastic and the chicken helped to bring up the savory notes. My husbands crispy noodle dish was perfect. The noodles were well fried, not greasy and the oil they used to fry them was fresh. They served the protein with sauce separately so you can either keep your noodles crispy or mix it all together. The meats were tender, the vegetables were crisp and everything was served hot. This is also a great place for a date. The music isnt loud, the decore is beautiful and the ambiance is kind of romantic. It was an excellent dining experience we will definitely be back for more.

2 /5 Steven: My older sister had recently undergone surgery and was craving Pad See Ew. I recommended that we dine at Thai Bistro, and we proceeded there together. My sister ordered the Pad See Ew, while I opted for the tofu Pad Thai. My Pad Tofu Thai appeared appetizing and tasted satisfactory. Conversely, her Beef Pad See Ew looked unappealing, with mushy and dried noodles cut into small pieces. Initially, it resembled the stir-fried beef with onion and basil. However, the taste was subpar. After the server delivered our food, she failed to check on us until we finished our meal. I inquired if the Pad See Ew was supposed to appear that way, and she replied affirmatively. I expressed my concern regarding its mushy and dried texture. The color was inconsistent with the Pad See Ew I had previously encountered at numerous Thai restaurants. Upon her confirmation, she promptly departed, leaving us with the check. We settled the bill and departed. Visual evidence is available for review. Ideally, Pad See Ew should consist of long, wide noodles with dark sweet soy sauce and a more generous sauce serving, rather than the shredded and pale version depicted. On other occasions, my wife ordered the seafood pad Thai, which came out cold, and most importantly, the scallop was cold, soft, and tasted fishy. The server never came by to check on us. We do not plan to return anytime soon. In short, this establishment is somewhat cluttered, the server dropped off the menu, gave us some water, and took off for a long time. Then she came back to take our order. Once she took our order, dropped off the food, she never came back to check on us. She also said, “Cảm ơn” which means “Thank you” in Vietnamese. She assumed we were Vietnamese…, but we weren’t. We just have an idea of what it meant since we know simple phrases for 5-6 different languages.