Marlai Thai Restaurant - Seattle

Amazing thai food experience, best to dine in and make sure to make your presence known at the door so you are seated. this place is very busy) My whole family went..you can have a traditional thai dinner experience as they have the facilities and cater to large parties as well. Great food for the price fed family of four with appetizers, drinks, and dessert for about 100 dollars.

I 've been here twice with another person, once when it was crowded and another time when we were the only ones there. They have three specials this month (which were the same as last month 's... , and I tried all three. (Pictures are posted Service: I 've never seen the waiters talk that much. However, they 're always dressed nicely and professional in how they take orders and bring food out/away. They refill water regularly. Food speed: both times I 've gone, I thought the food took longer than it should have to come out. It seems that this is a popular place to order takeout, which would explain the delays. However, they may be understaffed in their kitchen. Who knows. Food price: I think even for Seattle and the quality of the food, this place is kind of expensive. Their main dishes are $12+ but the portions aren 't very big. They are filling though, especially if you get rice on the side (which is $2 for a bowl . Lunch/early dinner for 2 cost $40 for two main dishes, rice, and tea. They do have a slight lunch discount. However, their lunch times aren 't advertised and dinner starts as early as 3 PM. Food quality: the presentation and somewhat small sizes of dishes for the price really does make you think this is 'fine dining ' as they advertise. The tastiness of the food is probably the strongest point at this place. I don 't eat much Thai food, but I haven 't had anything I didn 't like here. It 's all tasty. Ambience: lighting is warm but not super bright and there are a lot of window seats. There is no outdoor seating. The interior decorations are tasteful and rather sparse, but they do have a small side room for parties, I 'm guessing, and a centerpiece Thai deity(? statue. It 's a cool place. Food rec: pad prik king is the best if you like Szechuan peppercorn (which is definitely present in the dish but not overpowering . The avocado curry and som thai gai-yang are also very good!

My family and I often eat here. The food is very tasty and healthy, the service is always friendly. During Covid they have allowed for take-out only thus far which makes us feel very safe. We are so grateful to have this gem nearby!

Best Pad Thai that I've ever had. When they add spice, they mean business. If you're sensitive to spicy foods, ask for zero. My friend ordered their green curry to be a 2 and it was borderline too hot for me.

I had the pumpkin curry (trying for a bit out of the ordinary) and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was! My husband thoroughly enjoyed the Bangkok noodles! Good pork rolls and rice. Great service! All around a good experience!