Reviews for Pure Thai Cafe in Vancouver, WA
Ordered to go for the first time here today. I usually go to other Thai spots in town but wanted to try another place especially... with their extensive vegan options. The order got delayed due to some system issue but they were super fast and kind. They areby far the nicest and most helpful service out of all the local take-out places I have been to. Also the food is amazing. Willdefinitely be a regular here. Thank you! Read more
I've been eating Thai food for most of my life now due to our iconic and very old Thai restaurant in town here, but this post is... about Pure Thai Cafe and their uniqueness in offering Bankok street food staples that many places don't have. Below you see KanaMoo Krob w/ fried egg and Moo Ping. Kana Moo Krob is a very simple, but delicious dish. It's Pork Belly and Kana (Chinesebroccoli) stir fried in a garlic sauce with varying degrees of chili heat. It's not complicated, but is so good. Moo Ping isalso simplistic. It's just marinated grilled pork served with veggies, but the Nam Jim Jaew, or just Jaew sauce, is where it'sat and has become one of my favorite discoveries over the years. It is made of lime juice, tamarind, fish sauce, palm or brownsugar, red chilli flakes, shallots, spring onion, cilantro, and toasted sticky rice powder. This sauce is the bees knees. It hassweet, sour, umami, spice, earthiness, etc all in one. It can also come with their Bankok fried chicken wings too, which isdeadly. I didn't get one this time so I ripped a picture from their site, but people go gaga for their Thai iced teas andcoffees with the little ice buddies in them. We all have Thai places somewhere around the corner near us, generally serving theusual suspects in terms of dishes, but maybe try giving Pure Thai a shot and try something new. They have more unique thingsthan just what I've shown here. Read more
Got Khao Soi Gai takeout through their website. Tasted great, came with fried noodles and tofu on the side. It was still hot... too. They put cardboard in to help the bag's structure. I will definitely be in again! Read more
Loved their Khao Soi and Pineapple Fried Rice. Went well together as well. Wanted both but couldn't decide on only one. Was so... hard to not finish them both because they were so good even though I was so so full! Have had their mango and sticky ricedessert before as well. I remember it being amazing. Read more
I was referred to Pure Thai by an acquaintance who knows Asian food well and I was, well, blown away! I rolled up in my overly... big pretentious truck and trundled my ugly old self in for a late lunch. The place has a wonderful esthetic, open but friendly,very clean, great color scheme. I went to the counter and was charmed by the extensive altar… one of the nicest I’ve seen inan American establishment. Interesting menu, lots of unusual items. I chose the chicken Wontons and the Tom Yum Kha, and holygalangal Bat Man! I was absolutely blown away! ?????????? First, the presentation was better than a Line of Can Can Dancers atthe Moulin Rouge! These folks are shootin way above their price point! The wontons were simply the best I’ve ever had,delicate, crunchy, sublime in every respect. And the Tom Yum Kha was like stumbling on a great book in a doctors office inAlabama… complex, rich, interesting, diverse and unexpected. Plus, the hot pot kept it sizzling right to the lastchapter! They have a variety of Thai kitchen items available for purchase and the server was welcoming and attentive. Right upto the top of my list like a carnival bell ringer. Who knew such an amazing place exists, and in Vancouver of all places? Gothere quick before they get wise and move to Portland! ??????????? PS I was so impressed that I ordered the crab cakes to go formy wife and she reports, best she’s ever had. And she can be pretty judgmental, just ask her what she thinks of my truck. Read more
Our first time in here, the place is cozy and comfortable, the service was friendly and fast, the food was really great, we... ordered chicken pad tai and the veggie delight with chicken, which was awesome, just the right level of spice and big veggiespieces cooked perfectly! The pot stickers were really good too. Close to home, we will return for sure! Read more
I was planning to go to a different restaurant in the area, but Pure Thai Cafe honestly looked intriguing from the outside, and... I was craving some noodles anyway. When I went inside, the atmosphere was pretty clean and very casual. It's one of those placeswhere you order at the counter and seat yourself; however, they still provide excellent customer service. The people takingorders are very friendly, just like the people who bring you your food. They offer a good menu full of Thai favorites. Me beingbasic, I decided to order the chicken pad thai, which was a good serving size and came to me rather quickly. The food was freshand warm. Moist with the sauce and super tasty! Personally, I didn't like the inclusion of red onions in the noodles, but it'smy fault for not realizing they were in the description and asking them to be held. I would love to try their other selections!In addition, their hot tea had an excellent flavor. Read more
Very tasty meals, great atmosphere and prompt service. I got the Pad Woon Sen with chicken (not spicy at all) and he got the... Tiew Tom Yum which ended up being only mildly spicy even though it had the little chili pepper on the menu. TBH I can't dospicy so this was good thing for me, but my BF could have appreciated more spice. If you like things on the spicier side, youcan ask to have them make it spicier. Read more