9 Bangkok Restaurant

It’s been a while since I’ve stopped in for lunch on a whim, but was craving Thai and luckily the parking gods opened a spot for me after driving around for 10 mins. Central Avenue needs more parking but I digress. As soon as I walked in, I was quickly seated and brought water, clear broth soup w/ rice and fried garlic w/ scallions(I honestly could eat a large bowl of that) and a crisp spring roll w/ a sweet ish orange duck sauce before ordering. I enjoyed a chicken pad Thai(the best in the city!) w/ a side of jasmine rice for an extra fee. The lunch specials are large and filling, $12.95, worth it. Servers are friendly, food comes out quick and fresh.

9 Bangkok Thai and Sushi has one of only 3 “Destination” sushi rolls which I have not seen anywhere else. “The St. Pete Roll” is amazing. Don’t try to bite a piece in half. Put the whole piece in your mouth and let it wash over you. My pics can’t do it justice. I am posting pics of the menu because it’s not available online unless you open a delivery service app.

Bangkok Thai on Central Ave is a full sensory experience. First, let’s address the ambiance—it might smell like Fabuloso when you walk in, but that just means this place is clean enough to eat off the floor (not that I tried, but it’s good to know). The decor is a delightful mix of Thai and Japanese influences, leaving me wonderfully confused about where I was. Is it Thai? Is it Japanese? Who cares? It’s delicious. Now, the food. The Hawaiian Fried Rice absolutely slaps. Pineapple chunks, shrimp, and that magical blend of flavors that had me thinking I was on a tropical vacation—this dish is straight fire. Pair it with a side of Duck Panang, and you’ll be wondering why you ever wasted calories on boring takeout. And don’t sleep on the Mango Sticky Rice. It’s the kind of dessert that makes you want to write poetry. The mango is perfectly ripe, the sticky rice is sweet and creamy, and together, they’re like a culinary hug for your soul. The service? Spot on. The staff is friendly and happy to answer all your questions, like “Is this Thai or Japanese?” (Answer: yes). The vibe? Casual but classy enough for a date night. My only regret is not ordering the Volcano Shrimp—guess I’ll just have to go back. If you’re looking for a place that’s got flavor, personality, and a faint whiff of Fabuloso, Bangkok Thai is your spot. 10/10 would recommend (and probably will smell like pineapple and curry for a week).

I was craving Thai while in DTSP. I got out my google maps and looked up Thai by me. Google maps gave me restaurants 20 minutes away and I almost missed this restaurant that was ONE block away! We started with a delicious soup and opted for a pot to share. I loved the presentation with a lit soup bowl. I got my usual, Panang Curry Chicken with medium spice, it was pretty spicy. My hubs got pad Thai. Both were delicious. The service was great and the restaurant is cute and authentic feeling. They also have a sushi bar.

Had a craving for Pho and a friend suggested I try 9 Bangkok. The beef noodle soup broth was fantastic. This will be a regular spot through the cold months. (Edit) removed one star from food and service categories. I returned again, and the experience was not the same, food was inconsistent. I was not offered a side of soup toppings or hot sauces and was made to feel a little unwelcome when I suggested that my experience wasn’t as consistent. Even had to pull up this review with my photo to show them that they had indeed served me a plate of soup toppings. I’m not sure I will go back after this second visit.