Leela Thai - Santee

We recently visited this authentic Thai restaurant for lunch. The food was decent, though not the best Thai I've ever had. On the plus side, the dishes arrived promptly, and the staff was accommodating with last-minute requests. However, I couldn't give it a 5-star rating because the curry was too watery, resembling more of a soup than a thick sauce. In my experience at other places, both Panang and other Thai curries typically have a richer, thicker consistency. Here, it seemed like the focus on fast service came at the expense of that desired texture. Additionally, the Pad Thai was quite sweet, which seems to be a common trend in Thai restaurants: if they aim for spice, they tend to make it sweeter.

This is a fantastic Thai restaurant! You can expect all the classic dishes, drinks, and desserts typically offered at an American Thai establishment. The service and food quality meet expectations. If you're craving delicious Thai food, this spot is definitely worth checking out. I highly recommend trying their fresh spring rolls appetizer!

I ordered the spicy appetizers and drunken noodles, along with a mango juice. The service was excellent; the server was quick and friendly.

Friendly staff. That was my first time I had eaten Thai food and put the spices on the side so I could taste it. It was not spicy, so I recommend you to add the spices.

Great food, good service with no wait! I had the drunken noodles with chicken at a level 5 for spice and it was a little too hot for me but the dish was delicious. The sampler appetizer was ok, nothing special and I probably wouldn't order it again. For dessert we had the sweet rice with mango and it was amazing. I highly recommend it! We will definitely be back again.