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Orange County - Mongkut Thai restaurant
3.8

Mongkut Thai

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Thai
  • Casual
  • Food
    okay
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    good

Food: Lack of taste and small portions

Mongkut Thai’s Panang Chicken Curry and Tom Kha Soup are hailed as flavorful and warming. However, many dishes suffer from blandness and uninspiring freshness, with some reviewers mentioning undercooked and cold elements, which further dampen the dining journey. Complaints of inadequate portion sizes also dot the customer feedback landscape.

  • Great Variety

    Extensive menu with great vegetarian and nonvegetarian selections for everyone.

  • Okay Value

    Most find pricing reasonable for the quality, though some think it pricey.

  • Low Quality

    Food bland, uninspiring, with undercooked and cold elements detracting from quality.

Top 3 dishes at Mongkut Thai

  1. 1

    Panang Chicken Curry 🏆

    Deliciously creamy, rich with spices, heavenly, and very tasty.

    Panang Chicken Curry dish
  2. 2

    Tom Kha Soup

    Juicier chicken than in thailand; warms from the inside out.

    Tom Kha Soup dish
  3. 3

    Red Curry

    The red curry is described as the best, great, rich, and comforting.

    Red Curry dish

Vibe: Intrusive noise hurdles your warmth

The cramped interior of Mongkut Thai doesn't lend itself well to dining comfort. Noise disturbances interfere with conversation, contributing to an ambiance regarded by some as less than ideal. Furthermore, the uneasy service during peak hours makes the place fall short for date nights.

  • Okay Ambiance

    Reviews express mixed views on size; cozy to some, too small for others.

  • Bad For Dates

    Very loud when busy, making intimate conversation challenging during peak times.

Perks: Loved service mitigates parking woes

Mongkut Thai's service gets a warm reception for its friendliness, speed, and attentiveness. Special mention is also made to the variety of dietary options available. However, struggle for parking is a common concern among patrons, compounded by the lack of an enjoyable outdoor seating experience and unsuitability for large groups.

  • Great For Diets

    Numerous vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options praised by diners.

  • Hard To Hear

    Can get really loud, making it hard to have conversations at times.