Thai Tamarind Ancaster in Ancaster

Food came out quick and the pad thai was yummy

Vegetarian options: Many options Food

I dine in and order uber all the time, the food is always delicious!!

So good so fresh!!

Delicious

Best Thai in the city!!!

Worst Thai restaurant I have ever been in. Used to live in the Richmond Hill area where Thai food was authentic and delicious. The beef in the beef and broccoli is either precooked or cooked at such a low temperature that it is like shoe leather. The only saving grace is the hot and sour soup. Are there any good, authentic Chinese or Thai restaurants in Ancaster? What a culinary wasteland! Sept. 17 2024.. Jusy went back today to try the Pad Thai that got good ratings. I m trying to find something comparable to Bamboo at Queen Street West in Toronto in the 80s and 90s. That Pad Thai was amazing. Chicken wasn t precooked like at Tamarind. Bangkok Spoon is okay but where do I get good Pad Thai?

Recently tried ordering here and it did not disappoint..The Pad Thai was delicious..I will be back

Got take out. Expensive for the portion size. Taste was pretty good, a bit greasy. Probably won t go back.

I found this gem a few years ago. It is the best Thai food in the area. The service is excellent and the food is always tasty. Authentic. Worth the drive.

We went with our family of 12 and ordered almost everything off the menu and EVERYTHING was soooo good. I mostly have to post this review because the service was outstanding. We didn t have reservations and with a party our size it s hard to accommodate. The food was fast and fresh. The peanut curry and and wonton soup and pad that were some of the favorites but all of it was delicious! We ended with the mango and sticky rice and it was the perfect ending to a perfect meal. A special shout out to the staff that went above and beyond to give us a great experience. Can t wait to go back.

Really good beef fried rice ! Pad Thai wasn t as expected. Cute restaurant

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant. I ordered the mango chicken and it was so flavourful, the rice was so fluffy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The service was quick and the owners are very friendly. I highly recommend this place!

We have ordered take out from Thai Tamarind several times but had never dined in. What a fantastic family run gem. The service was wonderful and the food was fabulous with lovely presentation. Best authentic Pad Thai around these parts. Well priced and good portions. Food

Thank you so much! Another amazing meal and great service!! Food

Excellent food, I m always so happy with my orders from Thai Tamarind. The staff are always friendly and polite. The best Thai food in Ancaster hands down!

Please dont let the location or looks of the place turn you away.....the BEST Thai food Ive ever had! Not a lot of seating but a steady stream of people coming to pick up orders. Worth the drive to Ancaster! Vegetarian options: extensive vegetarian options Parking: lots of free parking around the restaurant

Did takeout. Very good Thai food. Id recommend them

Very good food, goes there many times Vegetarian options: Very good Food : 5/5 |

Ordered takeout for the first time from here and was very satisfied. Our food was ready quite quickly and was hot/fresh. The flavours were great and portions were big. We had the general chicken, pad Thai and crab Rangoon. All were delicious.

Thai food is the best in Ancaster.

Always delicious, fresh, and flavourful. This is our go-to Thai place. Love it.

Quiet Thai food place readily accessible to Wilson St and the 403 between Hamilton and Brantford. Food quality was good, prices very reasonable for the quality, and it was ready for pickup on time.

Food is excellent. Polite and professional. Would definitely recommend.

Great place for a Thai dinner

Not impressed. Food was overcooked and so sweet it ruined the dishes. Order was wrong when I got home. Wont go back.

The ABSOLUTE BEST authentic Thai restaurant, frequent this establishment and have never had anything but perfection!

Food is AMAZING. The staff is really nice and we got seated right away!!

We were so happy to find Thai Tamarind when we moved to Jerseyville a year ago. You don t necessarily expect authentic Thai in a rural area but that s exactly what this is. Highly recommend

Great food! Worth the drive to the country side

The perfect fusion of flavours. We had the green curry, pad Thai, and spring rolls - fresh, vibrant, and satisfying.

Very good!

I wasn t a big fan of Thai food but this place made me love it! I would drive from wherever to eat here. Really good!

Very quiet place. Nice decor. The food was delicious. We loved the food.

Hair in our rice and the stir fry is way too salty. Sweet and Sour sauce is extremely watered down. Didnt even offer a new rice or offer a discount on the food. Would not recommend.

This is one of those reviews I hate to do, because theres little to like about Thai Tamarind. My partners crisp tofu was a tasteless, greasy mess, its only redeeming quality was the accompanying rice. My Pad Thai was similarly lackluster. Who knew you could screw up Thai food? Google said it was closed on Monday, although it was not. We probably would have been better off if it had been.

Great

Love the location. Easy stop from the 403. The mango fresh rolls and mango chicken were delicious.

Hidden gem. Family owned and operated. Great service. Fresh and authentic Thai. Soo good! Cant wait to go back again

Hands down the best Thai food in Hamilton. Authentic, delicious & great prices for the portions you get. I have friends who travel from St Catharines just for the food.

Best green curry I ever had. The beef stir fried rice is amazing, the grilled beef nice and tender. The service exceptional. One of the best Thai restaurants I have ever been to. What a hidden gem. Food : 5/5

Friendly staff, tasty food. Generous servings. Food

Found this place on our way to Bimmerfest and glad we did.

Perfect!

Very Good food, service and ambiance

If you want authentic, large portions of high-quality pad thai, this is THE BEST Thai restaurant in Hamilton and the surrounding area. I HIGHLY reccomend paying a visit. I have been to almost every single Thai restaurant in a 50+ kilometre radius, AND I have also eaten pad thai cooked in Thailand. This random hole-in-the-wall restaurant is THE BEST quality and value I have ever tasted in Canada. Yes, its right next to a gas station on the outskirts of Ancaster. I ignored this place for a long time because of that. Dont make the same mistake as me. Do yourself a favour - stop in, and order yourself a chicken and shrimp pad thai. This is not a paid review or an exaggeration, this my honest and unbiased opinion. Ignore any of the reviewers who complain about the quality at this restaurant - they probably think Thai Express is a premium choice.

We ordered take out and food was ready in time. Food was good except fresh cold spring rolls. There was no mint and no cilantro which makes this rolls special. Pad Thai, Golden Curry, Crab Rangoon, Sweet and Sour beef stir-fried were delicious. Service is fast and friendly.

The Chicken Pad Thai Dish is great, 5 star for that. Peanut sauce is a bit too tangy.

Very delicious !!! Rich authentic flavours and quality ingredients. Got the peanut curry (panang), green curry and pad thai. Very very good.

Great restaurant and good food! Had the Thai Style Eggplant. Would recommend!

Very very delicious food!

Food was excellent. So fresh and tasted so good.

We love the food just Delicious the Best we had in a long time. We will come back For sure the staff is very helpful food comes out very quickly overall A very great Experience. I already have a bunch of people who wants to go there .

Came in just last night for dinner with my family. Overall the service was wonderful, our waiter was kind and patient, the food arrived fairly quick and was very fresh and delicious!! First time here and I will for sure be back. I also like that when I took a peek at the kitchen the chefs were still wearing masks while cooking which I like as opposed to other restaurants that do not require them anymore while handling food. Amazing service and amazing food

One of the better Thai restaurants in the area. The sauce for the pad Thai is very sweet so if you like a very sweet pad Thai this is the place for you.

Decided to give this place a try. First time impression not good. The food was good the service was not. When we arrived there were only a table of 5. We were a table of 4. We were greeted when we first came in and taken to our table. No drinks but had apps. They came at a reasonable time. All down hill from there. Service was very slow from kitchen the server was not attentive I and my sister in our seventy s clean off the table of our dishes. I and one other guest received their food we were half way through before my rice and The 2 other guests got their meal. Fooos was good no complaints there. Order dessert 20 min still not received so we asked to cancelled and asked for our bill. The excuses was the on line orders took predence. Hellllo we are in the restaurant being ignored because your take out is priority. Ummm.

Food is always amazing. Options are awesome. Will always accomodate for vegetarian or vegan options. Quick and friendly service.

Absolutely great food ! Very reasonable. Very quick !!!

Wow! The flavour of the food at Thai Tamarind is unmatched. I ordered the green curry. The portion was generous and came with a side of rice. My fiancé ordered the pad woon sen and it too was a large portion and tasted delicious. I cannot wait to try other menu items!

Very good thai food!

Delicious food. The green curry was amazing!

My wife and I along with our friends had dinner at Thai Tamarind. The food was delicious. The Green Curry and Pad Thai with chicken and shrimp were particularly good, flavorful, and generous portions. Service was excellent. We will be back again. Authentic Thai Food! Thank you for a great dining experience

Fairly large portions, pretty inexpensive and amazing atmosphere. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is great. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nice, authentic Thai restaurant! :)

Always a great meal

Great food, great service! Will be eating here more regularly.

We had take out there twice before, it was decent. We always got the yellow and green curry. The most recent take out got both of us sick all night and all morning really bad. I will stay away from this place at all times now. When picking up the order the cashier area looked unsanitary and like a sweat shop. It looked like a bowl of ingredients was being packed into a rolls in the cashier area.

Love the food here! We drive from 20 mins away because its better than the other places near us!

Nothing authentic here. Lots of breading and fried stuff. I ordered a shrimp dinner plate it had 6 huge shrimp coated in a half inch breading. Same for the calamari. Easy off on the breading wow. The fried rice had some decent amount of meat but tasted like cheap Chinese food.

Always great and right down the street!

Yum!

Great food and service. Definitely will be going back.

Really wanted to like it. But the food was bland and boring. The sauces were thin and watery, and there were few vegetables in the dishes (despite menu descriptions). Sort of like low-end street food. Find yourself a better option.

The food was good. Ordered Pad Thai for takeout it was like $17 and came in this little to go container. They need to up size it. Paid $17 for a little container of noodles. Not worth the money.

Delicious! We had the Pad Thai and Peanut Curry. Ive never liked a curry as much as the Peanut Curry. Spring rolls and hot and sour soup were also delicious. Authentic flavours. Nice atmosphere. Great service!

Everything was fine, but the food was a bit pungent. But though it s acceptable, and I think it will be even better if you like flavoursome dishes.

I have always marked this place as a 5 star. Tonight was the total opposite of 5 star and I hope this isnt what they are gonna be like from now on. Pad thai was too sweet and no peanuts in it. Meals were labelled incorrect so my son who cant eat spice got mine which was spicey. Portions were smaller than usual and I truly hope this was a one off mistake but I will be looking elsewhere next time cause 100 meal for a family I expect better

A hidden gem! I think about their Pad Prik Khing a lot - it has to be one of the most memorable Thai dishes Ive had. Pairs wonderfully with a Thai iced tea

Best Thai food ever. Great service and great take out. We try to grab some every time we are in town

Great lunch specials

Great food, big portions.

Hidden gem

Awesome food

Good food

Find their lunch pad thai to be overly sweet and heavily sauced

This place is the real deal: authentic, fresh and delicious! I certainly had low expectations as it was right next to a gas station but they more than delivered. Decor was charming with small tables. The food was the best Ive had in a long while and was impressive enough for me to actually write a review. My dinner companion wanted to lick the plate clean. He had the tamarind specialty while I had the equally yummy pad siew. Prices were very reasonable and we both left full and happy. As someone who lives in Toronto, I might actually make the trip to Ancaster for this little gem of a place!

A friend and I went to this restaurant after a long day of working the floor at a local home show, and so glad we did! The food was incredible!!! She ordered the pad-sew while I order the tamarind delight, and let s just say we did all we could do to make the meal last. We savoured every bite while eating off of each other s plate as well. Although we do live a bit of a drive away we will definitely refer this restaurant to anyone. If you enjoy Thai food this should be on your list of must visits. 5 star x 2!!

Excellent food. Great service

Excellent food and fast service. Well priced and good selection. Clean interior, clean washrooms and spacious parking lot.

Good location for lunch. Take out or dine in.

Delicious, authentic thai food with super attentive staff and a quaint, quiet atmosphere. I have been there a few times and have never been disappointed! Their portions are also large considering the price, definitely a great place to check out.

Phenomenal food, great service and fast! It is a bit pricey for what you get, the portion size is pretty decent though. I highly recommend their food, just not on a budget! I had their paenang curry and it was amazing, great chunks of peanut and fresh green beans.

This place is absolutely great! They have generous portions of meat with vegetables and the vegetables are still crisp not soggy. My wife and I tried a place closer to home and the was the first and last time that will happen.

Great food, great atmosphere.

My MOST favourite Thai restaurant!! Amazing flavours, generous portions and a very thoughtful and friendly staff. You are missing out if you havent tried them yet!

One of the best Thai food, and I went to many.

The food and service was absolutely great. The portions were large and tasty. We tried the assorted appetizer dish to start and it was great! Had the coconut rice and red curry which had the right amount of spice and a good flavour to it. Have absolutely no complaints about the food and would highly recommend!

Closed when theyre supposed to be open, food quality same as any midrange restaurant, but set next to a gas station on the highway.

Great little find.

Had a wonderful lunch! The atmosphere was nice and the staff most welcoming! Great food with very reasonable prices, I will definitely go again!

Family Run. Closed on Sundays. Friendly staff.

Lunch specials before 3pm are tremendously good, your welcome. They come with a spring role with sauce and a small lemongrass soup with chicken and mushrooms. :D

Great thai in Ancaster.

Skip it. Dont stop.

Ive gotten take out from this place previously and enjoyed it, but the latest experience was far from enjoyable. Dined in. Place was nearly empty on a Saturday evening. No music, kind of awkward. Server had no personality, didnt ask how meal was. Tom Yum soup had no flavour. Fried rice dishes were mediocre. Found hair cooked into one of them. Was asked to leave promptly at closing time (never once has this happened to me in my life). Tried to charge for hair-tainted food until we asked for it to be taken off the bill. Wouldnt go back.

This is one of my families favourite restaurants. Weve consistently enjoyed great food and great service. Prices are fair and you can dine comfortably in the restaurant or enjoy take out.

We had take out, was not impressed.

We went for lunch. Food was delicious!!! We had the red curry & basil beef. You must also try the Thai tea. The portion size were huge and price was amazing. Highly recommend the place.

A smaller menu, and smaller tables, but also fairly speedy service.

Absolutely delicious food. Kind, over and above staff. Lovely locale. Best pad Thai Ive had in all of greater Hamilton

First time I have eaten at Thai Tamarind; I ordered the Red Curry with Beef for take out. The curried dish came with a soup and a spring roll. The quantity of food was very good for a man my size while might be a bit much for a smaller person. The curry was flavourful but equally unremarkable, not at all spicy as I would have expected from a Red Curry. The rice was properly cooked and sticky and the quantity of rice was alright for the volume of curry sauce of the meal. I would have preferred more sauce, but that too is a personal preference. The unlisted vegetable on the menu description turned out to be cauliflower which worked well with the plethora of bamboo shoots and a reasonable amount of beef. The spring roll was perhaps the highlight of the meal and the only memorable component that stands out above your average Thai Restaurant. Crispy and delicious while not greasy. The soup was okay. Quite literally nothing special. It didnt taste bad, it didnt make me want a second bowl... it was just alright. Im glad I asked for chop sticks as Thai Tamarind did not include anything to eat the meal with. I ended up drinking the soup from the bowl. I will eat here again, if only because the next nearest Thai place is too far from work to make it there and back.

At first we werent sure about this place, 4 of us wanted something in this area where we could enjoy a nice dinner together. Despite the outer appearance of the restaurant we were pleasantly surprised by first the clean and inviting interior! We enjoyed a delicious mix of dishes which we purposely chose to taste and share, and surprisingly not too expensive. Definitely will come back!

Excellent!!

Excellent food, great atmosphere and service.

Fresh ingredients, nice atmosphere. Was very impressed with the food! Went out of my way to drive there on my way to Hamilton. Totally worth it.

good food for sure -typical selection of THAI eats - service o.k. - environment o.k. - had a PASS on the door - would go again

Service was fast and friendly. Portion size was good for lunch. Quality of food was excellent. Enjoyed the beef, basil stir fry very much.

Fantastic! Ordered pad Thai for lunch, came with some deliciously spicy soup and a spring roll. Bonus! Pad Thai was served piping hot, good balance of flavor. I would eat here again

Modest exterior but inside very nice and serene...food was excellent from the shared appetizers plate to the peanut curry. Very reasonable prixing. Definately worth trying

Great food, great portions and great price!

Really good food, music choice lately is pretty bad. Kinda inappropriate

Great lunch specials with consistently well prepared meals

Good food great $$$

The Pad Thai here is really delicious. Lunch menu is great, affordable and generous.

Great customer service. Super friendly and welcoming and to top it off the food is delicious

Great options for lunch and dinner. Lunch specials

This is my all time favourite take out restaurant in Ancaster. I always struggle to decide what to get because so many dishes are unreal. The family who owes it is always kind and accommodating. Great spot to eat in as well.

Came here due to the reviews. Havent felt this bad after eating since dont know when (eating at Mandarin?). I suspect it was MSG that did me in? Flavor was very bland, flat. After the meal the food sat in my throat. Wont be back, would not recommend

Dont bother....food is blah!!! Didnt feel so good afterwards either. Service is the worst, the guy that took our order didnt come back with our drinks for 20 min and we where the only ones in the restaurant for lunch. I noticed when I was leaving you was playing video games on his computer...explains everything!!!

Unfortunately, this place was just awful!! I came in with my husband after seeing the great reviews and thought to try it out, and boy were we in for a trip!!! The food was totally bland, almost inedible. We ordered calamari to share, and what arrived was a tasteless, rubbery mess. Then the mains came and they were just as bad. And, while that would have been annoying enough on its own, things got only more frustrating, because what little food we did ingest made us both sick!! Im so disappointed and very upset and would never recommend this place to anyone!! Ambiance: 4 stars Food: 0 stars Service: 2.5 stars

We stopped in for a quick bite to eat a bit late on a Wednesday- interior was tasteful , service was quick, we like eggplant and were pleased it was on the menu - ordered eggplant an pad Thai - food was tasty- forgot to ask for a bit more spicy- will be back

Love this place! Great food! Very clean. Friendly staff.

This is SUCH a cute little restaurant and you wouldnt believe that at first sight - its right beside a gas station! Once you enter, its a whole different world in there and the food is even better. The portions are so good for a hungry individual and all for a good price. Totally worth going for a date night!

We eat here often. Great food and service. The owners are extremely friendly. Highly recommend.

This place always has excellent food but tonight I found the Golden curry very salty. Also, only one man waiting so we ordered tea and never got it. He was too busy with other tables and take out orders but not his fault. We also told the cook about the salt

Best Thai food from a gas station. This a actually a very nice place. People were very nice and food was excellent. Newly renovated and clean. We will be back.

A friend took me here about a year ago for lunch. I was hooked right away! The food is so flavourful and I cant get enough of the coconut rice! Everything is always so fresh. The owners take such great pride in their food and you can tell they love what you do. Since moving to Ancaster, this is by far my favourite find! Update: ownership has changed, the food isnt quite the same, however the restaurant has been given a face lift and is a nicer environment.

Amazing food, beautiful interior, wonderful atmosphere. Dont let the outside or location fool you, this place makes incredibly good Thai food at a really good price.

Delicious! I highly recommend the Tamarind fish. The spring rolls are fantastic too. The resteraunt is nice inside and the staff are very kind and courteous. Also the peanut curry was delicious. There was no spice added so if you like it hot you have to specify when you order. I will go again. Its worth the drive to ancaster west!

Best Thai food in Ancaster

Decently priced food with friendly staff. My green curry was particularly delicious! I will be going back.

Wow! What else can I say about one of Hamilton s finest hidden gems? The food was so flavourful and the portions we more than ample! The atmosphere was relaxing and the staff were very friendly. It is easy to find and there is ample parking, If you re looking for a genuine Thai dinning experience look no further.

Food was great. Good options to consider.

Food is very good. Staff friendly, accommodating and efficient. We had passed by many times and finally decided to give it a try and so glad we did. Its a real find.

Always amazing food and large portions !

Amazing

Good food, very friendly staff!

First time here and it wont be the last. Food is amazing, fresh and tasty. Family run business and great customer service. Definitely a personal touch.

Best Thai in the town.

Delicious and authentic!

Good food and family friendly but things got very rushed at dinnertime on Saturday such that the two servers couldnt keep up no matter how hard they tried

We went for take out this time but would enjoy eating here. We ordered several items and all was delicious. The staff are very friendly. We live 40 minutes away, but would definitely come back.

Great authentic food and friendly service

Their panang curry is good as well as the the be Thai iced tea.

Great food, very tastey.

Amazing food!! Real this style...friendly family owned. Big portions...my new favourite spot. The service is fast too. So happy I found this spot...its very deceiving.

This place is incredible. Every food was so delicious and the value was incredible. The plaza its in is in rough shape, but dont let that fool you! Wish I could give this place a higher rating.

Love this place! We have work lunches here a few times a month and often take our clients. Its always great.

Very nice staff. Pad Tai was great! Came for lunch and was very satisfied. Soup had just the right amount of heat without taking away from the flavor of the broth.

Food wasnt special for me.

Better than great food, lovely atmosphere, nice service

Dont be deterred by the location - the food is delicious! We had the Pad Thai & red curry and both were great. Definitely would go back.

Always good!! Very authentic and each menu has ten I ve tried is delicious!

The best Thai food in the area

Nice atmosphere and authentic Thai food. Highly recommended

Was here for a private party. Dont know what it is like during usual restaurant hours but there food was tasty. Fast service and friendly owners.

Real Thai restaurant, the owner and chef are from Thailand. Is hard to find real Thai restaurant around . The price was good for a large dish and tasted amazing! Loved the friendly service AAA+ Would totally go back there again.

Great Food. Have had take out from them several timesand thoroughly enjoyed it. Should be much busier but likely a bit off the beaten path for many Ancaster folk until the west Ancaster develop reaches this spot at Wilson and Highway 52. Worth the drive.

Amazing food. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Best thai food i have had in a long time.

This place is one of the best Thai restaurants I have been to ! This is a hidden gem. Go try it you wont regret it.

Good food, great lunch specials.

Best Thai in Ancaster area.