Category: | Restaurant, |
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Address: | 28742 Van Dyke Ave, Warren, MI 48093, USA |
Zip code: | 48093 |
Opening hours (Edit) | |
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Monday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Thursday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Friday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Saturday: | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
I was in town to see my son's band at a local music venue. I wasn't sure where to eat (8 p.m., nearby hotel). The restaurant was not particularly inviting looking and is next to a motel that has seen better days. There were only a few people inside, but I'd read good reviews, so decided to give it a try. I was very glad I did. I ordered the Pork Pad Thai combo--soup, a spring roll, fried rice, and the entree. As I waited, I could hear the chef making the dinner. My waiter was friendly and helpful. The pork was tender and tasty; the dish overall was seasoned well and not overly oily as I've sometimes had at other restaurants (this is my go-to meal choice at thai restaurants). Overall, fantastic value, and enough left-overs that I shared the remainder with my son and two of his band mates who stopped by to see me after their metal gig (really--three hungry 20+ year-old males, and they seemed to enjoy it too!).
From the outside Thai Smile looks a bit run down. It sits next to a not-so-great looking motel, and the blinds look like some tried to straighten them with an egg beater. Still, don't let this stop you from picking up some food. The food at Thai Smile is the real deal and quite good. It can sometimes be tough to get a seat since it's small and gets a lot of traffic from the GM Tech center, so I generally go with carry out.
Grew up in this area and I can honestly say this is one of the best spots in Warren. Definitely check it out
I was in town to see my son's band at a local music venue. I wasn't sure where to eat (8 p.m., nearby hotel). The restaurant was not particularly inviting looking and is next to a motel that has seen better days. There were only a few people inside, but I'd read good reviews, so decided to give it a try. I was very glad I did. I ordered the Pork Pad Thai combo--soup, a spring roll, fried rice, and the entree. As I waited, I could hear the chef making the dinner.