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(206) 548-9548
4543 University Way NE
Seattle,
WA
98105
47.6621
-122.3133
Neighborhoods: University District, Northeast, Northeast Seattle
Hours:
Monday To Saturday From 11:30 AM To 09:00 PM Sunday From 01:00 PM To 08:00 PM
Price:
$
Last updated 8.24.11
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What People Are Saying About Thai Tom
Featured Review
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The Scene – Extremely small and dark, you might not notice that the space is pretty, with gold walls, painted bamboo lampshades and Thai art. A few tables line one wall and the open kitchen with surrounding counter lines the other; the narrow aisle is just wide enough for a slender person. Students and foodies hover outside at all hours, waiting for the next table--it's worth the wait. – – The Food – Woks and flames are flying on the four-burner stove--the scene is Dante's Inferno, but the result is food of the gods. Pad thai is deep-brown and richly spiced; house…
Editor's Tips
- When to Go:
- While lunch can be slightly less crowded, your best bet is to call ahead and order to go, or sit at the bar. General wait is 20-30 minutes throughout the dinner hours.
- Know Before You Go:
- The heat scale ranges from one to five, and two stars supplies a healthy dose of heat.
- Look Good:
- Don't get stuck--no checks or plastic are accepted, and there's no ATM on-site. The closest bank is on the corner of 47th and University.
10/02/11
thai tyoms is bomb!
by msalexis12 at Citysearch
best thai food I have ever had the pud thai four stars gets 5 stars
07/25/11
Bring Tom back to cook!!!
by Stacila at Citysearch
This was my first Thai place back in 1999 and it was the best. As far as I know Tom doesn't cook any longer. Quality of food has also declined along with the service. I am to go there tomorrow and meet up with the friend who introduced me to Tom's. She hasn't been in 12 years and I hope she isn't too bummed out. I also hope we don't get sick. That sucks that they're so nasty and can't keep it clean. Tom needs to come in and kick some a$$ if this is what is representing him or perhaps one of you others should dot an eye or two. No good service...No tips!
11/12/10
Love it!
by TheCritic425 at Citysearch
I absolutely love this place. I fell in love with it the first time I ever ate here. One time I ordered 5 Stars, and after placing 1 carrot shred in my mouth my eyes were watering!! But it was still so good!!
07/08/10
I would really like to give more stars but....
by jas19 at Citysearch
I am a huge fan of Thai food and I've been to dozens of Thai restaurants in the city. Thai Tom used to be my favorite but I had to give it up. The panang curry and phad thai were super good and I really wouldn't go above two stars unless you're a masochist. However, every time after I ate there, I would get stomach aches and wouldn't feel good at all. Then I read on the Seattle website that posts sanitary reviews of all restaurants that Thai Tom has almost been shut down several times for violations including food kept out for days, not washing hands and multiple insect sightings. This definitely will not ease my stomach.
Thai Tom I love you but I had to give you up.
- Pros: Great tasting, spicy, cheap, flavorful
- Cons: Sanitary, stomach hurts
08/28/09
Worth the wait? Maybe
by Brian Carter at Citysearch
I've been to Thai Tom twice, and it's great but when I ask myself how much I'd like it if it weren't for the long wait, I think it would be just slightly above average. People tend to follow the herd, whatever's popular, and if you inconvenience yourself to wait, you have to justify that to yourself if you don't want to feel like an idiot, so I think people over-estimate how good the food actually is.
- Pros: Unique, popular, good food
- Cons: 20+ minute wait
