Welcome to Thai Tom
Thai Tom, located in Seattle, WA, offers an authentic Thai dining experience with a focus on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Known for their legendary entrees like Phad Thai and Panang Curry, this cozy spot caters to both meat lovers and vegetarians with a wide range of options. Customers praise the quick service and generous portion sizes, making it a great spot for a casual meal. While the small space and cash-only policy may deter some, the quality of the food more than makes up for it. If you're craving exceptional Thai cuisine, Thai Tom is a must-visit.
- 4543 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 Hotline: (206) 548-9548
Welcome to Thai Tom!
Located in the heart of Seattle, Thai Tom is a franchise dedicated to serving authentic Thai cuisine. As the owner of Thai Tom, I am thrilled to introduce you to our restaurant and share with you the highlights of what makes us truly special.
At Thai Tom, we take pride in offering a wide range of utilities to enhance your dining experience. Whether you prefer takeout, making a reservation, or enjoying our delicious dishes in our cozy dine-in area, we have you covered. We also offer vegan options and have a variety of vegetarian dishes available for our plant-based food enthusiasts. Our restaurant accepts credit cards, Android Pay, and Apple Pay for your convenience. With our casual and inviting atmosphere, great for both lunch and dinner, you can expect a comfortable dining experience with moderate noise levels.
Conveniently located at 4543 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, Thai Tom is easy to find. Should you have any questions or wish to make a reservation, feel free to contact us at (206) 548-9548. We can't wait to serve you!
Now, let's talk about our mouthwatering menu. We offer a variety of starters that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Our Fresh or Fried Rolls, Thai Salad, and Deep Fried Tofu are perfect options to kick off your dining experience.
Next, let's dive into our authentic soups. Our Tom Kah coconut milk soup and Tom Yum tasteful shrimp soup are highly recommended and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for rich and flavorful Thai broth.
Our legend of entrees is where the magic happens. From classic dishes like Phad Thai and Cashew Chicken to unique options like Spicy Broccoli and Eggplant with Ginger, you'll find a dish that suits your preferences. For curry lovers, we offer a variety of curry options such as Yellow Curry, Panang Curry, and Green Curry. Each dish is carefully prepared to ensure that you experience the true essence of Thai cuisine.
Now, let's hear what our customers have to say. Pragya A. describes our food as mind-blowing and emphasizes the fact that Thai Tom is a place where you can always expect the best. Michelle A. also expresses her appreciation for our Thai dishes, stating that she has never found Thai food this good anywhere else.
Lara O. highlights our Pad Thai as the best she has ever had, but also cautions that our spicy scale may be too intense for some. While our pricing has changed since her visit, she still commends the deliciousness of our food and mentions that she will continue to dine with us as a special treat.
Unmesha R. raves about our Pad Thai, mentioning that it is the best she has had in Seattle. She also notes that our food is served quickly, making it a great choice for a lunchtime visit.
Meghan Y. simply loves Thai Tom, stating that our food always delivers on flavor and that the portion sizes are generous. She recommends visiting us if you're in the area and ready for a delicious Thai dining experience.
Elliot W. praises our food, emphasizing the taste and quality. Despite our limited seating and being cash-only, our dishes make up for any inconveniences.
Rachel Y. appreciates the simplicity and freshness of our dishes, especially enjoying the experience of watching our food being cooked right in front of her. She also commends our fast service and the efficiency of our seating.
Kelly P. declares our Pad See Ew as one of her favorites, citing its flavor and portion size. She advises arriving early due to our popularity and cautions customers to bring cash since we only accept cash payments.
At Thai Tom, we are passionate about delivering an unforgettable culinary experience. Our commitment to quality, authenticity, and customer satisfaction is what sets us apart. We aim to provide you with an exceptional dining experience that leaves you craving for more.
Come and visit Thai Tom today, and let us take you on a culinary journey through the flavors of Thailand. We look forward to serving you soon!

MIndblowing!!! The food here just hits the spot! Its a no nonsense place where you get the best.

Best Thai food I've ever had! I've lived a lot of places and have never found Thai this good. My go to!

Best pad thai I've ever had. Beware: their spicy scale has not been dumbed down for Americans -- your mouth will be on fire at level 3. You've been warned.
The menus posted are grossly outdated, pricing-wise. All entrees are $15 as of Sept 2023. Thai iced tea is $3.50. Cash-only, still. The food is delicious, but for $15, the portions are very skimpy, and they try to compensate by loading you up with rice, hence the 4 stars. I will still dine here, but it'll be more as a special treat rather than a regular visit.

The best pad Thai I've had in Seattle! Walked in for lunch and food was served very quickly. The space s very small so there is often a wait and it's not a place to hang around afterwards. Absolutely amazing food though!

Managing expectations: Thai Tom is a small spot tucked into the Ave. it's cash only, has a relatively small menu, and it gets BUSY!
That said, we absolutely love it. Food comes out quickly, ingredients are always fresh, and the flavor always delivers. Portion sizes are also on point, we usually either leave quite full or have some leftovers to take with us. Service is efficient and exactly what it needs to be for the space.
Bottom line: absolutely recommend if you're in the area and have cash in hand! Just don't go expecting a fine dining experience.

Everything we ate tasted so great. This is definitely a hole in the wall to keep on your list of places to visit. The mango sticky rice was so good, we couldn't order enough. The service is so nice. They do only accept cash and the seating is limited but the food will make up for those things.

A really good casual place. Very simple and fresh dishes, love that you can see and feel the food cooking right in front of you. We got the basil chicken, panang curry, and pad thai(only noodles they had available) and everything tasted great.
Pros: fast service, and fast movement on seating, only had to wait a few minutes on a weekday night
Cons: cash only, only bottled water available, so consider getting a drink

one of my favorite pad see ews i've had! super flavorful and the char is amazing and it was a decent portion size as well. highly recommend coming early since they are pretty busy! and bring cash since they are cash only!