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Pakpao Thai - Design District, Dallas, TX
Pakpao Design District Dining Room - Pakpao Thai - Design District, Dallas, TX
Pakpao Thai - Design District, Dallas, TX
Pakpao Thai - Design District, Dallas, TX
Pakpao Thai - Design District, Dallas, TX

Pakpao Thai - Design District

4.4
4.4
375 Reviews
$30 and under
Thai
Influenced by Bangkok’s streets, our food is inspired by diverse regions of Thailand and all of our dishes are prepared with fresh and traditional ingredients. It's authentic Thai cuisine at your fingertips. Make sure to ask about our vegetarian and vegan options.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (214) 749-7002
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next event! Email us at catering@argconcepts.com for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    I-35N (Stemmons Fwy) & Oak Lawn Avenue
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    I-35N (Stemmons Fwy) & Oak Lawn Avenue
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 375 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

375 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Lighting and ambiance is very nice. Music is good, but a little too loud to have a conversation without talking loudly. Ordered the Chicken Pad Thai, best Pad Thai I have ever had. 10/10

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  2. MATTIEC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    they accepted a 9:30 reservation and rushed us out before their 10 pm close time. the food presentation was poor. the food tasted pretty good but i will not be returning due to the nervous waiter and rushed experience. 👎🏾

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was amazing. Love the food, atmosphere and service. Our server Shawn was the best! He was very friendly, professional and have great after dinner recommendations since we were visiting Dallas.

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  4. DavidS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The service was very good! The food was just OK, we had a variety of dishes at our table (6 people) and the quality was hit & miss. Some were very good, some were just OK. I had the shrimp, the flavor was decent, but they were overcooked to the point of being rubber.

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  5. ToniC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was very helpful with suggestions. Food came out quickly and everything was delicious. I will definitely be back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great server and food! The gnats were a bit unfortunate and aggressive. We spent the time swatting them away instead of enjoying. The food, server and drinks were fantastic!

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  7. L123

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Mixed results ...overall disappointing. The Kung Pao Chicken was dry and flavorless and probably the worst I have ever had. The Okra/Green Curry side dish was good. Others in our party of 4 had a decent-but-wont-go back...$270.00 for 4 and really not good at all for what we hoped would be a special evening with friends

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  8. AnnieS

    Dallas

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Loved our waiter who is new to the job but very enthusiastic. Food was the usual standard which brings us back time and again. Favorite is the green curry salmon.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jaime was awesome! Great recommendations and every dish delivered. Highly recommend 10/10. Great date night.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Loved the dumplings and lemon drop martini! Drunken noodles were so good as well.

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  11. MHS69

    Dallas

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Pre covid the design district location was one of my favorite lunch spots . I have two vegan daughters so often eat tofu and PakPao's was always the best! crunchy outside, creamy inside. Went back recently and their Pad See Ew was still tasty but the tofu was definitely not the same. ie. it was what you get in 99/100 spots. lightly fried and soft throughout. nothing special. They also upped the price on the toasted cashews as appetizer and in exchange bring you a crazy amount (no longer in a paper cone but on a long serving plate). It was way more than four of us could or wanted to eat. half went back. So will i go back.? Probably but it's now pricier and is just another thai place. will not be ordering the cashews again for $13 :)

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  12. DevenP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Pakpao Thai was an excellent southern Thai restaurant. The food was very delicious and flavorful. The portions were much larger than I expected. To top it off the cocktails were excellent. I would definitively recommend and will be going there again.

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  13. CostaricanG

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    We were really looking forward to our Mother’s Day outing here but unfortunately the service left much to be desired for the amount of money we spent there. First of all, it took so long to even get a drink order in and the place was not even full. The waiter seemed to be in a bad mood and was not very friendly just barked at us asking us what we wanted. We ordered and waited. Many tables received refills on their drinks but we sat with empty water glasses for about 20 minutes before catching his attention to please get us more water. We moved on, and placed the food order. There is a small green “v” on a few dishes indicating that they can be made vegan. I ordered one of those noodle dishes and told him I’d like it vegan and added “so no egg please” and what do you know, I received noodles with egg. I was not paying attention and I ate some of it before realizing it had egg. I got his attention and showed him the egg and he took the plate away and said he would have it remade. No apology or anything. A manager did come by later to apologize but unfortunately did not comp that dish from our bill or offer anything other than a “ we are sorry”. First of all, If you are advertising that dishes can be made vegan, make sure staff knows what that means so cooks and waiters can be aware. I was very upset that I had accidentally eaten eggs and I really did not enjoy the service there at all.

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  14. KevinD

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience1
    Poor customer service. Another tables bill was put on ours, broken fans outside so nothing to cool the patio. We frequent weekly but after last night probably won’t be back.

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  15. Diningirl

    Dallas

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fabulous-as always!!! Can’t wait to go back!

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  16. Retrocookie

    Houston

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very helpful waitress that accommodates my dietary needs and made excellent suggestions.

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  17. KarenK

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server Sharon very attentive, food delicious. Will be back, have been there several times over the years.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Loved our server but the food was horrible. We won’t be going back.

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  19. JustUs2Wilsons

    Dallas

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was looking for a place in Design District as we were in Dallas for a play. We’ve been trying Thai place after Thai place since pandemic (our fav didn’t survive 2020) hoping to find a new ‘where we’ll always go’ for Thai. Pakpao DID NOT DISAPPOINT! First, we had a resv for 4 but had a 5th join super last minute. Accommodated is without blinking. Great patio seating and even fired up a patio heater at request for my extremely cold natured bride. Now, about the food and drink… hands down the absolute best crab ran-goons I have ever had. The cocktails are unique and delicious. Had what I would call a Thai version of an ol’ fashioned with Buffalo Trace. It was a surprising combination of flavors and will be ordered again for certain. We tried the yellow curry, the pad se ew, egg rolls, & the tom kha soup. They were all fantastic. We will be making the drive from Frisco regularly to work through the rest of the menu. You have to try this out!

    1 person found this helpful

  20. CGSavor

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is lively place with great service and delicious food. To start we enjoyed the CRAB AND TOFU RANGOONS and signature CHULARITA. Our entree selections were the NEUA MASSAMAN (tender braised short rib) and a flavorful PAD THAI with tofu. We subbed white rice for coconut rice - yum! Our server Amy was sweet and attentive.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    long wait for entree, decided to cancel and go elsewhere.

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  22. GianiB

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    All the food and drinks were AMAZING! Staff were a little slow Im sure because they were super busy on a Friday night. We will be back!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Pleasantly surprised! The fare was much broader and more authentic than the usual Pad Thai and the four curries. I’ll be back to try what we couldn’t get to this round!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Pretty bad, had gluten free marked on menu but then served me gf dish that I requested gf and when I double checked with them they said it wasn’t actually gf

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Excellent good friendly staff. Tables were a bit close together, decent drinks too.

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  26. DlhSA

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary

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  27. CherylM

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Service was great! Dragon fruit margarita too sweet. Chicken skewers flavor was delicious as was the peanut sauce. Thai chicken good flavor, chicken legs if you like that. I’m usually more excited & want to return to Thai restaurants but it’s okay.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Overall this was exactly what we expected. We enjoyed the “date night” atmosphere. It was my birthday dinner with my fiancé. The server we had was AWESOME! Very attentive and fast. The drink I ordered was a hibiscus ranch water. I’ve never had a ranch water without ice until this one. I ended up asking for ice bc it made the drink better at a colder temp. The food was average for the prices. BUT the crab rangoons were legit! Example: My pad thai was $22 bc I ordered tofu and chicken but I’ve had the same for $14 at reasonably similar thai places. The hostess came over and took our second table connected to us while I had a food covered finger and I had to grab my purse and quickly move my phone before she took it away. It was a little overkill because the party of 4 that she needed it for wasn’t even all there yet. Not a big deal bc our server was so awesome but it did make us change our mind about getting dessert. Overall cool place!

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  29. CoastalGirl

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, and great service!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend the crispy duck with coconut rice. Amazing!

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  31. Disappointed

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Way too expensive for the type of food though my meal was very tasty,

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  32. TomS

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    When I'm in town I always find time to go to Pakpao. The food is flavourful. The dumplings are very tasty. Their ground pork and basil is excellent. I crave their shrimp with green curry. Highly recommend that you give them a try. Tasty tasty tasty.

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  33. MeredithB

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was too cold in the restaurant with the AC on very high. Otherwise a very enjoyable and delicious meal.

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  34. Anna

    Dallas

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a early meal prior to a game at American Airlines center. The food was excellent and the service was very friendly. The chicken satay was excellent and we also enjoyed drunken noodles , fried rice and garlic shrimp. One of our party can’t tolerate spicy food and they were very accommodating. We also left a credit card by mistake and they called us to say they were holding it for us to pick up when convenient.

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  35. SMcFoodie

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was exceptional and the food was magnificent. Would definitely recommend.

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  36. JeanE

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We love coming to PakPao! It never disappoints! Highly recommend it!

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  37. BillT

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service, as always, were fantastic. The menu has SO many options - all delicious!!! Great location just off of I35 with ample parking. We've taken friends here on several occasions and they have all oved it as much as we do.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Cool new experience

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  39. pammie

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and speciality cocktails were outstanding! Service was very attentive.

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  40. AlanN

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an excellent restaurant with very fresh food. Some things were a bit different from what I thought they would be, but it was really fine because the food was amazing.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Pakpao Thai - Design District using the Order Online button. Pakpao Thai - Design District also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (214) 749-7002.

Pakpao Thai - Design District is rated 4.4 stars by 375 OpenTable diners.

Pakpao Thai - Design District does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pakpao Thai - Design District

1628 Oak Lawn Ave, Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75207

Additional information

  • Cross street
    I-35N (Stemmons Fwy) & Oak Lawn Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    I-35N (Stemmons Fwy) & Oak Lawn Avenue
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (214) 749-7002
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next event! Email us at catering@argconcepts.com for more information.
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