Thai Soi is one of those hidden gems you just happen to stumble upon. In my case, I was looking for the perfect coconut green curry on a particularly chilly night in Riyadh. Lo and behold — Thai Soi popped up on my HungerStation app.
The restaurant offers diners a genuine taste of Thailand in the heart of Riyadh.
To start, the spring rolls, which are available vegetarian or with prawns, were a delightful appetizer — perfectly crispy, fresh, and bursting with flavor. Each roll was light yet packed with a savory filling, complemented by a sweet and tangy dipping sauce that elevated the dish.
For the main course, I opted for the green curry prawns, and the dish did not disappoint. The curry had the perfect balance of richness and spice, with the prawns cooked to perfection. The creamy coconut milk base, combined with the zesty green curry paste, created a satisfying depth of flavor that lingered long after the last bite.
The drunken noodles were equally impressive, although they were a bit cold upon delivery. While drunken noodles are meant to be made extremely spicy, you can opt to remove the heat.
The stir-fried noodles had just the right amount of spice and a beautiful medley of vegetables and chicken, with a savory sauce that brought all the ingredients together. They were a tad on the drier side, although not soggy, but the portion size was generous.
No Thai meal is complete without dessert, and the mango sticky rice at Thai Soi was a sweet, refreshing finish. The sticky rice was perfectly chewy and paired wonderfully with the ripe, juicy mango, making for a simple yet exquisite treat.
The restaurant is great to visit, at one of two locations in Riyadh, as the vibrant interior decor and motifs give the perfect ambience to feel like you have escaped the city for a few hours.
It is also a nice option for at-home functions as Thai Soi sells a dumplings party box with 20 pieces of mixed dumplings and sauces, and a mix starter platter with six starters and dips. The restaurant also offers a catering service for larger groups.
