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THAI ESAN

(5.0 Score)
4330 Ringgold Road,
Chattanooga, TN 37412 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

✓ Yellow and Massaman Curry ✓ Red and Panang Curry ✓ Green Curry ✓ Spring Rolls ✓ Satay ✓ Fried Meatballs ✓ Papaya Salad ✓ Panang Curry ✓ Yellow Curry ✓ Red Curry ✓ Massaman Curry ✓ Green Curry ✓ Sweet Basil ✓ Cashew Nut ✓ Pepper Steak ✓ Pad Prik ✓ Snow Peas ✓ Broccoli ✓ Sweet and Sour ✓ Pad Kee Mao ✓ Spicy Fried Rice ✓ Thai Fried Rice ✓ Wet Rice Noodle ✓ Thai Meatballs ✓ Golden Puffs ✓ Pork Satay

"Thai Esan was founded to make Chattanooga's customers happy by offering tasty and natural Thai foods. They are dedicated to making you a culinary trip to Thailand through their delightful dishes. All their meals are prepared using the finest and most delicate ingredients. Their robust menu emphasizes the Thai Esan favorite recipes, along with vegan options like Chicken Tenders, Fried Shrimp, Lad Naa, Pad Sew Ew, Pad Kee Mao, Fried Rice, Pineapple Fried Rice, Pho Beef Noodle Soup, and Pad Woonsen. Thai Esan also allows wheelchair access. They offer takeaway facilities. The food of the Northeast of Thailand is called Esan; the most popular dishes are Papaya Salad and Sticky Rice. They also offer an online food order service.

2026 Update: Thai Esan offers a variety of vegetarian-friendly choices and customizes your spice level on a scale from 1 to 5."

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Price:

Egg Rolls (4) $6
Crab Rangoon (4) $6
Gyoza (5) $6
Tempura Shrimp (5) $8
Golden Puff $8
Thai Dumpling (5) $8
Fresh Roll $8
Satay (4) $10
Esan Sausage $10
Trio Sampler $12
Tom Yum Soup (S) $8
Tom Yum Soup (L) $15
Coconut Soup (S) $8
Coconut Soup (L) $15
Wonton Soup (S) $8
Wonton Soup (L) $15
Tom Judd (S) $8
Tom Judd (L) $15
Papaya Salad $15
Laap Salad $15
Num Tok Salad $15
Yum Woon Sen $15
Lunch Portion - Veggie, Tofu $12
Lunch Portion - Chicken Pork $13
Lunch Portion - Beef, Shrimps $14
Lunch Portion - Salmon, Squid $16
Lunch Portion - Seafoods $18
Lunch Portion - Duck $18
Dinner Portion - Veggie, Tofu $14
Dinner Portion - Chicken Pork $15
Dinner Portion - Beef, Shrimps $16
Dinner Portion - Salmon, Squid $18
Dinner Portion - Seafoods $20

Contact:

(423) 668-8924

Tue-Fri: 11am - 3:30pm|5pm - 9pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm - 3:30pm|5pm - 9pm
Mon: Closed

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SWEET BASIL THAI CUISINE

(4.9 Score)
5845 Brainerd Road,
Chattanooga, TN 37411 Directions

Since 2002

Specialty:

✓ Curry Fried Rice ✓ Vegetable Roll ✓ Nam Sod ✓ Pad Thai ✓ Entree ✓ Pad Prik King ✓ Steamed Noodle ✓ Beef Satay ✓ Fried Spring Rolls ✓ Sushi Combo ✓ Yellow Curry ✓ Masaman Kai ✓ Rama Curry ✓ Catfish ✓ Sushi ✓ Tuna Roll ✓ Thai Salad ✓ Pad See Ew ✓ Red Curry ✓ Summer Roll and Sides ✓ Tom Kha Kai ✓ Soft Tofu and Vegetable Soup ✓ Pad Thai ✓ Spicy Spaghetti ✓ Yum Voon Sen

"Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine strives to offer high-quality meals at affordable prices. Their executive chef prepares each dish using the freshest ingredients to ensure a rich taste. They offer a delicious menu of Thai favorites and sushi dishes. Enjoy their menu with classic dishes like Pad Thai, Prik King, Steamed Noodle, Beef Satay, Fried Spring Rolls, Yellow Curry, Masaman-Kai, Rama Curry, Catfish, Sushi, and more with your family or friends. They treat each customer as their family and provide great customer service. A kid’s menu and private lot parking facilities are available.

2026 Update: Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine has an excellent reputation for being safety-conscious with a wide range of gluten-free options."

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Price:

Fried Spring Rolls $5.45
Fresh Basil Rolls $6.55
Gyoza $9.35
Chicken Satay $9.85
Sweet Basil Cups $9.35
Beef Satay $10.75
Sarong Shrimp $8.50
Fried Potato Patties $9.85
Larb Chicken $10.75
Som Tam $10.95
Thai Salad $7.45
Nam Sod $10.75
Noodle Nam Tok $14.00
Tom Kha Kai (Cup) $5.75
Tom Yum Kung (Cup) $5.45
Soft Tofu And Vegetable Soup (Cup) $4.35
Pad Thai $15.95
Fried Rice $12.50
Pad See Eu $14.25
Pad Kee Mao $14.25
Curry Fried Rice $13.75
Yum Voon Sen $15.95
Spicy Spaghetti $13.75
Panang Curry $16.45
Masaman Kai $17.05
Yellow Curry $16.45
Spicy Green Curry $16.45
Red Curry $16.45
Spicy Basil Leaves $15.30
Cashew Nut Chicken $13.45
Gingerine $14.85
Garlic And Black Pepper With Cabbage $15.10
Pad Prik King $15.65
Broccoli With Mushrooms $12.50

Contact:

(423) 485-8836

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11am - 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm

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THAI SMILE

(4.9 Score)
219 Market Street,
Chattanooga, TN 37402 Directions

Since 2005

Specialty:

✓ Crispy Duck ✓ Fried Rice ✓ Golden Tofu ✓ Fried Calamari ✓ Bangkok Salad ✓ Curries ✓ Fried/Steamed Dumplings ✓ Chicken Satay ✓ Teriyaki Chicken ✓ Pineapple Curry ✓ Wonton Soup ✓ Pepper Steak ✓ Soft Shell Crab ✓ Fresh/Spring Rolls ✓ Noodles ✓ Bangkok Spicy ✓ Crispy Duck ✓ Green Curry ✓ Red Curry ✓ Yellow Curry ✓ Pineapple Curry ✓ Panang Curry ✓ Massaman Curry ✓ Noodles ✓ Fried Rice

"Thai Smile serves freshly prepared meals for both lunch and dinner. Their chef is concerned about how it looks, the aromas, and how it fits in with the rest of the meal. They think of all parts of the food as a combination. They are happy to greet you all with delicious food and warm service from their lovely staff. Thai Smile is known for its contemporary presentation of traditional dishes and its emphasis on only using high-quality raw ingredients. Taste their Poo Goong Ob Woon Sen, Deep Sea, Arkahnay Noodles, Guay Teaw Gai Sub, Pad Woon Sen, Goong Gai Kua, and Pad Thai. The restaurant also offers online ordering services.

2026 Update: Thai Smile offers a substantial array of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices."

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Price:

Pad Thai $14.00
Pad See Eu $14.00
Pad Kee Mao $14.00
Pad Woon Sen $14.00
Gai Kua $14.00
Pad Prik Pow Noodle $14.00
Chattanooga Noodle $14.00
(Gf) Pad Thai $14.00
Thai Smile Noodle $14.00
Thai Noodle Soup $14.00
Tom Yum Noodle Soup $14.00
Tom Ka Noodle Soup $14.00
Thai Street Noodle $14.00
Yellow Curry Noodle $14.00
Fried Rice $14.00
Hawaiian Fried Rice $14.00
Basil Fried Rice $14.00
Fried Rice Crab Meat $18.00
Red Curry $14.00
Panang Curry $14.00
Pineapple Curry $14.00
Green Curry $14.00
Yellow Curry $14.00
Musamun Curry $14.00
(Gf) Red Curry $14.00
(Gf) Panang Curry $14.00
(Gf) Pineapple Curry $14.00
(Gf) Green Curry $14.00
(Gf) Yellow Curry $14.00
(Gf) Musamun Curry $14.00
Bangkok Spicy $14.00
Garlic & Black Pepper $14.00
Pepper Steak $17.00

Contact:

(423) 266-2333

Mon-Wed & Thu: 11am - 8:30pm
Fri: 11am - 10pm
Sat: 12pm - 10pm
Sun: 12pm - 9pm

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THAI ESAN REVIEWS

So far, this is the best pho I’ve had in Chattanooga. The Spring rolls were good, with crunchy vegetables and spicy black pepper flavor. The Thai dumplings were excellent, not over salty. The golden puff was also very good. It was similar to a little sausage patty, (you get several of them) with ginger and lemon grass flavor. Generally the food was a little bit too salty for me, but I’m sure I will return over and over. I can’t wait to try other menu items.

Mine and my partners favorite Thai place in Chattanooga! Portions are large, flavor is on point, and prices are fair. Their thai ice tea is top tier. I also love their pho! Plenty of free parking.

I enjoy coming here to eat. They have good food from curries to stir fries to most everything I’ve ordered is good. Friendly as well and it’s nicely priced for the amount of food I get.

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SWEET BASIL THAI CUISINE REVIEWS

I absolutely love this Restaurant! Felt like we were royalty with great service. Our waitress, Emily was one of the best servers I ever had! She came by and asked if we want refills for our drinks. She knew the menu perfectly. Told us 5 min left. I especially loved how she put food in left-over box. The manager, Fanny was also very good. She came by a few times to make sure food was good. I had an issue with order that she immediately fixed. Overall, our new go-to restaurant! Just perfect!!!!.

AThe padi with tofu was very tasty and good. I couldn't believe the food portion was so large I was stuffed after eating a quarter to half. Left overs are always a good thing, though. The staff were super friendly and helpful. My glass was never below half the whole time there. I didn't get any sushi because the padi was so large, but I did save room for sticky mango. Now that was delicious!.

My family and I absolutely love this place! Been going here for 12 years. The food is always fresh, hot and SO flavorful. The staff are very nice as well. You will not meet a sweeter owner either. She’s amazing! Their sushi is the best! Forever our go to spot.

THAI SMILE REVIEWS

I love Thai food and usually get drunken noodles (pad kee mao), and theirs is some of the best I've had. My wife has the pad Thai and she thought it was fabulous. We were there during the busy lunch hour and still got our food within 10 minutes. Prices were very reasonable, and our lunch serving was plenty of food. Our server was very nice, and the restaurant looked to be very clean. Recommended.

As actually having been to Thailand, this place is delicious. The art is Thai and the spice is SPOT ON!! I took a level 6 out of 7 and it was perfect for never coming here before. Service was fast and friendly, the restaurant was very clean and music wasn’t too loud. I highly recommend this place, too bad I live in Colorado or I’d come here once a week.

Always a wonderful experience at this fine restaurant in downtown Chattanooga. Thai tea and calamari for starters.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THAI ESAN Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Business Hours: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.7K: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Video: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SWEET BASIL THAI CUISINE Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Order: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.4K: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THAI SMILE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Order: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.5K: 10
Table Reservation: 10