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Find out what Thai restaurants to try in Upland. Upland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The municipality is located at an elevation of 1,242 feet (379 m). As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 73,732, up from 68,393 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated on May 15, 1906, after previously being named North Ontario. Upland is located at the foot of the highest part of the San Gabriel Mountains. The Los Angeles suburb is part of the Inland Empire, a metropolitan area situated directly east of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
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6. Thai Satay BBQ
Reviewed By KoHoSo
I remember the first time that I ever walked into Thai Satay BBQ. My sweetie was raving and raving about it but I had some serious reservations. The inside was not fancy and even a bit run down. There is even a drive-through pick-up window that made me think this was more of an oriental fast-food place than a true Thai restaurant. Having been friends for many years with a Thai gentleman who's family runs some of the best restaurants featuring that cuisine out in the Hollywood and Westwood areas, I was not expecting very much. Wow, was I ever wrong!Thai Satay BBQ is such a wonderful experience for the taste buds that I, for once, can't really come up with the proper adjectives to describe it (although I'll try my best). This is not a place where they use just a handful of sauces and seasonings over and over again and it is most certainly not just a barbecue place. Each dish I have ever tried here (and that's a lot!) has its own unique flavoring and I have yet to have one that I disliked. Even better is how the food is consistent on every visit regardless of the time one visits or whether one dines inside or gets everything to go (and I have been going here regularly now for over three years).The consistency also goes for the level of spiciness requested for the more fiery dishes. If you ask for "medium," it will always give you the same level of burn. I personally find medium or a bit higher to be just right, but those with more sensitive palates and stomachs might want to start out with "low" on the first visit (especially since I am one that likes lots of heat and has a long history eating homemade Thai food supplied by my friend from Bangkok).Just to highlight a very few of the dishes that I have enjoyed here...the shrimp rolls off of the appetizer menu are always a must for every visit. They are thin and crispy with small, high-quality shrimp inside and come with an amazing, lightly spiced sauce for dipping. All of the soups are amazing but I especially recommend the Tom Kha Kai (chicken coconut milk soup) and Tom Yum Kai (hot and sour chicken soup with lemon grass). On noodle dishes, their Pad Thai and Pad Kee Mowl are excellent. I am also a huge fan of the garlic and black pepper dish with your choice of meat (I usually get pork which is very lean and tender, but no meat choice here is bad -- it's all top-notch and fresh).My most favorite dish is the Paradise Pineapple Curry which I always get with their great shrimp. I have had this dish in many other Thai restaurants but nobody makes it as good as these people do...just absolutely wonderful flavors no matter what spice level is chosen for it.I could literally go on and on and then top it all off with one of their great Thai Iced Teas.When dining in, you very soon forget that you are in a fairly plain restaurant in a shopping center that has seen better days...although the restaurant is located in a smaller building closer to Foothill Boulevard (Old US Route 66) that is separate from the main center. The service is always very friendly and extremely competent. They can get a little busy at times because the seating area is small and they get a lot of large to go orders. However, any extra wait for the small staff to get back to the table is always worth it. They will give you anything you want and I have seen them show great patience with other customers that have lots of questions due to their unfamiliarity with Thai cuisine.When getting an order to go, there is never any worry about things flying all over your car (especially when getting varied items like soups and drinks that can easily tip over and spill). They always have sturdy boxes available and one can tell immediately that they have had years of experience in putting everything together in the best manner possible so it all gets to your destination in one piece through the Inland Empire's less than courteous drivers.Before I end this gushing but well-deserved review, I do want to add that my "cost per person" number is a very rough estimate. My habit when ordering from any oriental restaurant is to get three or four main dishes plus some fried rice, an appetizer, and a drink. Especially at Thai Satay BBQ, there is no way two people will finish all of that, so getting "to go" boxes is always in the plan. Most main dishes now run between $5.95 and $7.95 (do know that the local online menu website has an older version of their prices which are now out of date). Special combos can be had for $5.95 (not including a drink) and the barbecue ribs head up into the $11 range (obviously, these could change from when I have written this as time passes, so don't etch those numbers completely in stone).Thai Satay BBQ is not fancy nor is it glamorous. However, your mouth will feel otherwise when you taste their food. A rating of five is not enough for them.
5. Thai Family Restaurant
Reviewed By William D
All the things you love in Thai food.Strongly suggest trying the hearty and interesting soups. They'll do things as you like them. More or less spicy, more or less cilantro, more coconut...Fast service, although they can get a little busy at lunchtime.Also try the fried tofu.And reasonable pricing.
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4. TAO thai restaurant
Reviewed By RCuevas
They are starting to do well and your visit will keep them open! Young couple working hard to build their business. They have been on our keeper list since our first visit.Drunken Noodle, Fried Fish, Garlic Pepper, soups, Satay, all your favorites including LARB. AND...they are OPEN until TEN right now, beats DENNY's, so check it out..
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3. Lucky Elephant Thai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By KirkU_13
We ate here in a family group of six on an early Sunday afternoon. We were warmly greeted and seated immediately. The menu has a wide variety of traditional Thai dishes that all looked very good. We had the fish rice soup, which was new for me, but I would definitely order it again. My wife had the Musaman (yellow curry) chicken. She ordered it not spicy, and they were able to keep the flavor and remove the spice. Other recommended dishes are the cashew chicken, fresh spring rolls, and sizzling duck. We all shared Thai donuts along with sticky rice and mango for desert.
2. Srida Thai Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Psboston7
If you have to bring food for a potluck and don't feel like the hassle yourself... look no further. Srida Thai Cuisine is très magnifique! Great service and serene interiors if you should decide to eat at their location. Located on Central Ave. right before Foothill Blvd. in an old strip mall but don't let that deter you from trying them out. Thai Iced Tea is delicious, the Eggrolls 'da bomb and all of their noodle dishes are savory and delicately prepared by order for you.
1. 50 Fifty
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By WalkingInLA
Small place, not crowded.Business friends enjoyed the yellow curry, which was spicier than they expected.Absolutely loved the clear broth soup. Very tasty and healthful.50-50 knows how to make even a plate of broccoli delicious, so health nuts should be eatting here more often. Friendly servers! Park in the parking structure around the corner.
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