I highly recommend this restaurant for its food. Totally delicious, plentiful, economical, and exotic.However, do not expect to be waited on hand and foot. The wait staff is borderline polite, certainly not jovial. They tend to thrust the plates and utensils at the diners, and at best they come by once during the meal with a curt "everything going alright here?".
Also, they renovated the inside a few years back and it's quite nice in a diner sort of way, however, the new crystal chandeliers haven't been cleaned since then...
Do go there to thoroughly enjoy the food and the very acceptable prices, but don't expect table linens or the royal treatment.
October 10, 2017
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We went to this restaurant on Valentin's Day with a friend couple who admitted to like it. It was busy indeed but, since we arrived early (around 6:00 PM) we managed to get a table right away.
The place has a good ambiance and decor and it's family friendly. The service was diligent however, it appeared to be too overwhelmed for the amount of people that was there at that point.
My girlfriend and I ordered the "Appetizer Assortment Platter" to share, the "Thai Coconut Seafood Curry" for her and, the "Crispy Chicken w/Beef & Shrimp" for myself.
While waiting, we could smell other people's food when brought to their tables as some of the dishes are served sizzling hot. The smell was good and made us even hungrier but, we also left the place smelling like Thai food.
The appetizer platter has enough food to share between two and maybe four. It consists essentially of rolls, wontons and chips. It's hard to go wrong with any of those but, one thing I disliked was an overwhelming mint flavor (or sort of) in the mango salad or in one of the rolls as well.
I liked the way my dish was presented with the chicken on top of the stir-fried beef, shrimp and vegetables. The chicken was well-cooked inside and very crispy outside. The stir-fry wasn't very moist (it could've been more "saucy", I think) but, it was very flavorful. It comes with a side of ginger-soy sauce which helps to bind the chicken with the rest of the dish and also adds a little bit more moisture.
My girlfriend said that she liked her dish which, according to her, had a good taste and enough seafood in it.
Overall, the food tasted good and portions were generous but, we both agreed that it wasn't anything special. Good food for the price although you might find better.
PS: If you like lager beer, try the SINGHA Thai beer. It's very refreshing and easy to drink.
Fantastic, great food at a great price. Go with the Orange chicken, or happy family. Could eat that stuff all day! We mostly order takeout but have eaten there as well, always had good service.
Best lunch ever!!!!. I eat here all the time for lunch.
The service is quick and friendly and you get a great deal of food for a very reasonable price. I would recommend this place to anyone that needs a great tasting lunch at a good price that will still fit into your busy work schedule!!!!!!
Gluten Free Options - Great Service. Lemongrass provides many gluten free options, which are readily marked on their regular menu. As I also have a problem with onions, the staff were pleased to be able to modify my selections.
Everything is made to order, and very fresh. I am not usually a curry fan, but tried their coconut curry seafood dish, which instantly became a favourite! The shrimp wrap was excellent, and I enjoyed a mango drink also. Outstanding food, service, and prices!
Great Little Place. The food at this place is better than the garden variety thai/viet restaurant. The dishes I've really enjoyed have been: Pad Thai, Beef with Mixed Vegetables, Coconut Curry Shrimp, Peanut Chicken. Many of the dishes are luten free so if you are celiac or sensitive to gluten you can still have a good experience.
The portion size for lemon grass is quite good. 2 takeout dishes and rice are able to feed my family of 4 for a dinner which means we are dining for around 20$. The price for each dish varies from $8-$18 with the majority of dishing falling below $15.
I found the service to be a bit spotty sometimes especially when it gets really busy which is to be expected. Offers catering and quick take out option(takes about 20 mins).
Wonderful meal. I have cravings for many of the menu items at this restaurant. I absolutely love the coconut curry chicken.I have it with plain chicken (#50) and my husband hs it breaded (#101) The sauceis made with the perfect amount of spice. I always have chicken satay with peanut sauce which is very good. The best soup I have ever tasted is also at this place. Bangcock soup is fantastic with sweet and spicy flavours blending perfectly in your mouth. I will order it for my lunch the day after going to this place. If you do go there try to fit in a scoop of coconut ice cream with chunks of coconut when it is available. The perfect way to finish off a meal at lemongrass
LOVE this place. I'm here all the time. Always very busy. Waiting area for a table is awful/nonexistent though. I agree with other reviews regarding the service. Friendly and warm service is definitely not their forte but have never had a rude server. Food is always fast to come out and has never disappointed. The peanut sauce is amazing! I've tried pretty much everything on the menu and it's all excellent. The food makes up for what's lacking in the service department. Have to chase someone down for my bill each time. A little annoying considering they're always lined up out the door and you think they'd want to turn tables over quickly. Regardless, always highly recommend.
This is a family favourite. Although it is small and you cannot make a reservation, the quaint atmosphere, fast service and great food makes up for the wait. I almost always get the seafood soup and it has never let me down!
Ain't Bad. This place has at least one dish I like to order (Bami Goreng). The pad thai and pho are not that good at all tho. The wait staff are snobs! The rediculous crowd of "Thai Food Newbies" that is always at the door when I try to get through to pick my order up is pretty annoying as well! If authentic Viet/Thai food is what you are after, try Ben Tanh instead. Like I said tho, I do like the Bami Goreng, and will get it from time to time.
Always soo delicious! Love ordering a few items and sharing with the table so you can get a bit of everything. Great place for dine in or takeout as it travels well.
All 3 dishes I posted pictures of are served with a side a rice to eat them with.
Wow what excellent and fresh flavours.
I will totally return to clean and inviting establishment. Beautiful presentation on our feed and scrumptious food with great portions. ♥️🥇
The thing I would definitely recommend on the menu is Nasi Goreng. Perfectly cooked and delicious.
Went to Lemongrass with close friends to celebrate 2 birthdays. We hadn't been there since before COVID and we were excited to return. Our excitement wasn't unwarranted. Everything was delicious. Even the sound of sizzling food and the wonderful aroma was great as we walked in. It's nice to know that some things don't change. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. Lemongrass is top notch Thai cuisine.
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