A Taste Of Thailand - Bend

I went here a few months ago and was charged for a meal I didn?t get and the food we did get was terrible. Just now I went to look at reviews to see about trying again hoping it was a one off. Looked at the reviews and saw they are still living off thepositive reviews of a long time ago. This place is not the same as it used to be. Used to LOVE it. I?ll keep checking to see ifreviews get better and try again. Good luck and please try to make improvements.

I had high hopes for this dinner, but it was unfortunately not a good experience. We ordered the pad Thai (was way too peanut buttery, flavors weren?t very balanced , the yellow curry (very salty and a strange gelatinous consistency and the fresh rolls(they didn?t have rice wrappers and gave us all the ingredients for them deconstructed in a box?? . We got dinner here afterseeing a recommendation from our Airbnb host. After trying the food and looking at other reviews we?ve realized that therecommendation was under previous ownership. I hope the new owners can find a way to improve upon their recipes. Wish I had readthe other negative reviews before coming.

I'm truly saddened to see this local gem and the wonderful little grandma who ran it gone (did she retire or move on? I would travel anywhere for her cooking). The only thing that remains unchanged is the name. The food doesn't even resemble Thai cuisine anymore. All the recipes have changed completely, and it's clear that it's no longer made from scratch like it used to be.

The food was a bit unusual at first glance, but the experience changes once you start eating. If you order the #1 combo, which includes Pad Thai and Peanut Curry, be sure to mix them together. I made the mistake of eating most of the Pad Thai before realizing that combining the two dishes is the way to go. The prices are quite reasonable for the quality of the food, which is a plus. None of the curries my group chose—pumpkin curry, peanut curry, and yellow curry—were watery or overly salty. All the dishes were good for the price. Most importantly, the staff was kind enough to let us order just a few minutes before they closed. We didn’t want to impose on them after hours, but my group was eager to try the food before leaving Oregon. In summary: a unique and charming place with amazing staff and delicious food.

What happened? The original Taste of Thai is no longer around, and along with it, all the original recipes have disappeared as well. It seems the building was sold, but the recipes were retained? What’s going on here? Rest in peace, Taste of Thai.