Thai Chili

First off, I?m not from Atlanta, I live in Houston... I was in town for a wedding, and this place was right by our hotel. We were hungry and jet lagged, and hopped in the rental car and drove, saw THAI, and stopped. The staff was nice, polite and attentive. I'm never too harsh on staff, because unlike a lot of folks that complain about service, I've waited tables and worked in food service, as has my husband, and we know what it's like to wait on the a-hole customer. However, despite this disclaimer, I found that I didn't have to make any excuses. I do sense that there was some sort of language barrier, but I honestly think that could be a good thing in an ethnic restaurant (wouldn?t that say something about authenticity?).\r Ambience was nice, clean (actually a pretty nice bathroom), and neat. Nothing too over the top.\r \r Now comes to food: Prices were about average for Houston Thai at dinner, not too expensive, and I HAVE paid more for a good curry in Texas. Portion size was good, enough for a couple helpings of the dish and one to share. However, I have to say that it is probably the BEST red tofu curry I've EVER HAD. My hubby got the beef, and his was also very tasty, though the beef was a teensy bit more well done (or tougher) than I would have liked. Both had nice complex flavor; they were well blended and balanced, not too sweet, decent amount of kick, though it was a bit less heat than I'm used to (or really, that I prefer), and there was no skimping on the quality of ingredients. My husband loved his so much, he told everyone there that it was the best he'd ever had.... and honestly, his really was the best red beef curry I've ever had too, despite its flaws.\r \r We love Thai food, and have eaten it in many states. Although I cannot vouch for consistency, I would have to say that it was the best curries we have ever had. I hope you get that same experience. Pros: FOOD, courtesy, speed of service, portion Cons: it's in Atlanta and not Houston more

Excellent Thai food in decatur. The pad thai is wonderful. If you like it hot, they can make it. Excellent lunch value -- portions big enough to share if you get an appetizer. \r \r Wish they had free refills on the thai tea. Pros: Get food, excellent portions Cons: Want free thai tea refills more

There is no doubt that Thai Chili is well-known for its great authentic Thai Food and also friendly service. I have come there many times and never had any complaints before. Yet, my last dining experience was awful due to the horrible service. I was with my husband at a late lunch, and as soon as I was seated, the waitress already given such an attitude. She took our drink order and then just stared at us while we looked over our menus. Her english was terrible and her tone was rude. She took our drink order and then just stared at us while we looked over our menus. Her english was terrible and her tone was rude. We asked if they had olive oil, and she replied immediately ""No, I don't know"". I understand that her english was awkward, but she could have asked someone else for help instead of telling me that she doesn't know. Then she didn't come back to check on us so we had to flag her down to refill my empty water. Finally she was impolite, and when I asked for my food to go, she gave me a look that could have hurt me. We are not going back for a while and hope the management solve this problem immediately. Pros: Great food, Nice athmosphere Cons: Horrible service more

I have dined at Thai Chili many times. The food is consistently excellent. I have tried many different dishes but my favorites are the Masaman chicken and coconut soup. Delicious! The service is equally good. Servers are polite and attentive. The decor is very attractive and prices are good. The whole experience is outstanding and keeps me coming back. Pros: Everything more

Thai Chili is definitely not authentic Thai food. I went there with my colleagues from work. I would say that upon seeing three Indians, the smirks and the service levels went for a nose dive. We tried the spring rollls, chicken satay and chicken larb gai as appetizers, which were not so bad. For entrees we tried the catfish curry, chicken curry, and mixed seafood with basil. All those were mediocre and lacking depth, complexity or flavor. The curries were very sweet and could have been prepared by a layman with cocunut milk out of a can and thai curry paste. \r The waitress was amazed when we asked for four plates and to be served family sytle. This prompted them to add the 15% tip to the bill even though we were a party of four at the table...a first for me after spending 11 years in the US! \r I would not recommend this restaurant where the food is below average and the service is even below that! more

I just recently discover this place and the food was excellent. I had the short ribs in curry sauce and it was great. The service was friedly and fast. We ate there at luch and was in and out in about 45 minutes. Will definitely be back for more. Pros: food more

The Thai Cilli place serves very good food. I am a regular customer to that place. Recently me and my friend ordered tea after we ate deliciuous veggie fried rice. Since we almost had our stomach full could not drink all the tea by each us so we ordered just one tea and asked for extra cup so we can share it. The waiter told us he has to charge for two tea for giving extra cup. We told you use to server one tea for two people why today change. I asked waiter I want to talk to the manager and complain. I was told manager is not inside. We asked for managers name so I can later talk to him. He refused to give managers name and rude in talking. I decided not go again even though they serve good food.\r Pros: Good food Cons: Some server need training to handle customers elegently more

This restaurant is a must try if you love Thai food. The menu had so many unique items that it made for a tough time deciding on a main course. I finally decided on the basil scallops and was blown away. If you are a lover of spicy food, I would highly recommend this dish. My wife had the Jumbo Shrimp Masaman Curry and was also very pleased. The service was friendly and prompt and the food was excellent. We will definately be back. Pros: Great food, good service more

when my friends and I got there, the hostess was busy doing whatever so we had to wait for like almost 5 minutes, but the place looks really nice. I had the green curry with tofu....the portion was kind of small and the tofu tasted sour. I notified our waitress, and she gave me an attitude, when i asked her if i could exchange for something else. when i did get another dish, she sort of slammed the plate down on the table! I wouldn't recommend this place. The food and proportion is not worth it, and the server was very impolite. Cons: small portion, service more

I finally found this restaurant, is the best that I ever have, Tom yam soup, pad thai, etc are real good. more

We decided to try Thai Chili after getting little bit tired of Tamarind. We went there on a lovely evening,yet we had trouble finding the place. We're wandering around Briarcliff until my husband suggested to call. The person spoke on the phone was trying hard to explain. Few minutes after, she called again if I'd found the location.She even promised to let the manager call within 5 minutes if we still had difficulty to find the location. What a sweet attention. When we arrived, we're greeted fully with smile. One of the waitstaffs still managed to say sorry for her poor direction. Her explanation wasn't bad, though. As soon as I walked into the main dining room, I was amazed by an authentic Thai decor and felt like I've magically been transported to Thailand!!They combine friendly service with outstanding food.The duck panang and pad si ew are among the top more

this is my favorite place for thai food. They have the best Lamb I ever had and my daugther loves the pad see u noodles. The service is friendly everytime I was there, they don't seems to mine when we bring the kids. Sunday crowd is mostly families. I order take out sometimes and it's as good as eating at the restaurant. Take out is faster than delivery though. Pros: great food more

I ate once there in April and I would definitely not come anymore. I had Ostrich Panang for myself, which I rated average, and my husband had the Basil Scallops which was better than mine. The food is not really that bad, though. Unfortunately the service is suck. I remember that we were served by a woman with short hair who has no attitude at all and impatient. Her service is incorrect and her English was terrible as a server so that she could not give us any proper explanation about the food. The most horrible service was she came and gave us the check before even asking if we want to try the dessert. What a poor management to hire such a fool server!!!! Pros: quiet seat Cons: service, ambience more

this place is worthy of all of it's praise, by both critics and patrons. The basil spring rolls, Pad See U and Spicy Pork were all great. All dishes have a heat scale to let you know how hot it is in advance. Prices are average and an excellent value. The service was friendly and helpful. Don't let the location in the strip mall turn you away, just give it a try. more

be adventurous and try some of the less standard items on their menu. the ostrich in panang curry sauce was delicious. courteous waiters ensure a quality experience. Pros: great food selection, friendly staff, fast service more

After having take-away from this inconspicuous restuarant a few times, we took some out of town friends to dine here. The menu was spectacular, more diverse than the take-away menu. Each dish arrives beautifully presented with lovely carved flowers and butterflies from an assortment of vegetables. The food was excellent. Corkage was also very reasonable. Pros: Good parking, Quick service more

I ordered the Beef Basil dish.....UGGGHHHH!!! The beef was extremely tough and tasteless. The sauce on it was actually decent and I would have just ate the rice with the sauce...but after three bites the sauce was gone. The waitress checked on us, as they had at least five times before, and asked was everything okay. I told her that it actually wasn't, and that I didn't like the tough meat. She automatically apologized and asked if I wanted something else instead. She didn't miss a beat...My next dish was the Broccoli and Shrimp Flat Noodles....I'm going back to get that again today!!!!! IT WAS GREAT!!!! more

This restaurant is NOT good! The food is mediocre at best, and for what it is, it's not even a good value for the money. Surin is MUCH better. Also, the ambiance is sadly lacking. Do yourself a favor and pass this place by! more

Thai Chili puts those trendy little Virginia Highland Thai places to shame. Whether you go for something expensive, like lobster panang or something ""standard"" like massaman curry, your taste buds will thank you. The staff at Thai Chili make it spicy and tasty, a distinction many Thai places miss. The patrons are a nice mix of low-key and high-class, and they're all here for one reason: to enjoy the great food and atmosphere for which the original Thai Chilie has always been known. more

I was introduced to this place and expected ""just another"" Thai place - I like a number around town, especially in the Va. Highlands area, and figured this would be another one that had good food, but wasn't unusual - I was wrong. The Tom Kha Kai was above average, and the Salmon Curry (in Green curry) was amazing! My girlfriend swears by the chicken in green curry, and everything I've had is great. However, the one thing that tops it all is the Spicy Catfish, which may prevent me from ever trying another Thai dish again - it's so good that I won't try anything else now. Sad of me, isn't it? Pros: great food, good wine selection, inventive dishes Cons: some table layout more