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Thai Express
Category: Restaurants Thai Thai [Edit]
Halifax Shopping Centre7001 Mumford Road
Halifax, NS B3L 4T8
(902) 444-5500
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 9 pm
Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
15 reviews for Thai Express
15 reviews in English
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Review from Sarah B.
Halifax, NS
5/23/2012
If there was a support group for addicts of thai fast food, I'd be leading it right about now. I was in the midst of battling a mid-day hangover; I'm feeling hungry but weary of putting something in there... anyway, I saw that for the first time the line for Thai Express was non existant, so I bolted over.
I ordered the Pad Thai, spicy. My life was revolutionized! Not only was it fresh, HUGE, and full of fresh ingredients... it didn't taste like mass produced fast food.
Oh, lines are usually HUGE and they don't like debit during lunch hours. If you're in a rush hit up another place, they won't have a line.
I went back the next day, just for this. Didn't stop in one store. That'll tell ya something. -
Review from Samantha M.
Ottawa, ON
5/16/2012
I can't believe I'm rating a Thai Express a 4. I'm from Ottawa, and there's a Thai Express in every mall, my favorite is the one in Rideau, they know my order.. It's kind of pathetic. Anyway, I'm in New Glasgow, NS right now unfortunately... And I was sad that I would have to go a few months without my precious chicken pad sew, so of course when I found out there was a Thai Express in Halifax I was ecstatic. My dad works in Halifax so I got him to bring me home my fave dish.
Now, I know it wasn't because it was a few hours old that it wasn't as good as Ottawa's, because I used to bring it to work for lunch... The chicken was a bit tougher than Ottawa's, they were more stingy on the sauce and it wasn't extra spicy like I usually ask for. However, there was more chicken and egg in it, but I'm a big fan of the broccoli. My dad says it was extremely busy and I think that's wonderful, Thai Express opened my eyes to the wonderful world of Thai food, and I've since enjoyed Thai food at several different restaurants in several different cities. I hope it has the same effect on some of you too.
They also make a REALLY good red curry in my opinion, the second best I've had, I'm just usually in the mood for pad sew. So if you've tried a few dishes and don't agree Thai Express kicks serious a--, try it. :) -
Review from Laura C.
Halifax, NS
Updated - 4/30/2012
Decided to try Thai Express for lunch, I arrived about 2 PM. As I looked over the menu options, after a minute or two I decided I wasn't too interested in a combo with white rice. On the other hand, I would have enjoyed some egg noodles. At the last minute before I ordered, I glanced over the cashier's head on the wall to the left and spotted a sign for Chili Chili Bangkok, which comes with egg noodles. Aha, I decided to take a chance and order something new.
Turned out that it is their new Special. The cashier said I was the first person to order it! She answered all my questions and I placed my order. The stir fry ingredients included broccoli, red pepper, baby corn, scrambled egg and loads of flat egg noodles, served in a tasty sauce. I selected tofu for my dish and it came to $7.08, including a free 16 ounce beverage of my choice (lemonade) which was an added bonus.
The food was prepared and served up to me piping hot, but not spicy as in 'your mouth is on fire' hot. I then dressed it up with a wedge of lime, some squirts of fish sauce and hoisin sauce and a handful of chopped peanuts and it was good to go. It came in a large transparent plastic bowl, just like the one they serve their soup in.
You get a ton of food, enough for two I thought...I was more than satisfied with this tasty hot plentiful meal. In fact, I had an Asian meal at a sit down restaurant earlier this month which wasn't half as flavourful, nor half as large, nor as hot, and it cost twice as much.
So remember the name Chili Chili Bangkok the next time you want a great meal at Thai Express!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/27/2011 First to Review
This is a busy restaurant located in the food court of the HSC, upstairs near the Dairy Queen. A… Read more »
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Review from Ben B.
4/24/2012
Jeez. I was so ready to get all food snob on you guys for liking this place but I'm pleasantly (and shockingly) surprised to say that this is some damn good fast food Thai! I figured with my Cha Baa obsession I wouldn't be able to appreciate anything less than superb but yet they won me over with their adorable (yet culturally inaccurate?) take-out boxes, super fresh veggies, lust-worthy tofu, and generally all-round badass Pad Thai.
Is it the same as Cha Baa? Heck no -but it still manages to beat out several other sit-down Thai restaurants in the city. Add to that the fact that it's cheaper by a couple bucks without skimping on the portion size (they can pack a LOT of noodles into those boxes) and you've got yourself an easy choice in the Halifax Shopping Centre food court. -
Review from Todd B.
4/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
After all the good words I heard about this place I had to try it. The place was very busy even being about 6 PM on a Saturday. I got the General Thai and picked spicy. Well I would consider it spicy in my opinion as I REALLY like it spicy but it wasn't to bad.
Although I didn't get a lot for my money like some other fast food places it differs in that the taste was so much better. If it only had a little more fire in it. -
Review from Murray W.
3/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
After a long walk to the mall (stupid bus strike...) I was looking for a decent meal to fill the void and provide fuel for the trek back. Seeing this relatively new place and being non-nonplussed with the current fare at the HSC, I decided to hit up Thai Express.
With about eight entrees, there doesn't seem to be a lot of choice, but a passing glance belies the variety that is available as you can choose the protein that comes with your dish (shrimp, beef, chicken, vegetable, tofu, fish or vegetarian) as well as three different levels of spiciness. I felt like testing them out on perhaps the most well known Thai dish, pad thai, choosing chicken and a medium level of spiciness since I don't know what to expect.
The ingredients are freshly laid out before you where a staff member organizes them, either putting together your soup or passing them off to a cook who cooks your meal to order, which is a nice touch compared to basically every other offering in the food court. No heat lamps or steam trays here! I make my pad thai a combo, which gets me a drink and an "Imperial" (re. spring) roll, and the after tax hit for this meal is less than $12. The price is all the more impressive when after a few minutes, I pick up a very large plate of pad thai. I grab some chop sticks and load of on napkins, although I don't partake in the sriracha that's available, it's nice that they have the delicious chili garlic sauce available.
As I said, my plate is piled high with pad thai, with plenty of chicken and egg, with tofu, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts strewn throughout as well. While it could use a little bit of cilantro for colour, it is mall food and is on a styrofoam plate. The food itself is quite tasty, although sweeter than I like my pad thai and their 'medium' spiciness designation doesn't even register on my taste buds. If you like spice, I suggest either ordering it spicy and/or loading up on the sriracha. I have the feeling that being a franchise means that their spice levels have been toned down for the general masses. The spring roll, while a little bit on the cool side, is crunchy and fresh tasting ingredients.
It should be noted that this four star rating is in the context of this being a fast food/food court joint. Is it going to compete with the great Thai restaurants throughout the downtown? No. But it is a better option than anything else in the mall, and will be an enjoyable meal to bookend your day of shopping or to fuel you up for even more consumerism. -
Review from Erin P.
4/13/2012
Delish!
I had my first ever Thai experience at Thai Express just a few days ago. And while I have nothing to compare it to, I can solidly say it was delicious!
Fresh ingredients, freshly prepared to order. No soggy food that has sat under a heat lamp here, unlike most other fast food places.
The Pad Thai was scrumptious. A heaping pile of yummy food, for not a heaping pile of my budget.
Thai Express is a welcomed addition to HSC! -
Review from Maureen J.
Halifax, NS
3/20/2012
I had my first Thai Express experience in the Toronto Airport in January and was immediately jealous that we didn't have one for ourselves in Halifax. To my surprise, while visiting the mall a month later, I saw the newest addition and nearly jumped for joy in excitement.
Thai Express is the perfect fast food joint - offering fresh, yummy thai food at a reasonable price. I am a serrrrrrrrious thai food fan but always have to resist the urge to splurge every other day because my budget just doesn't allow for that much eating out. This is why I love this joint - for about $10-15, you can get a delicious, hot and healthy bowl of thai food. Quick and easy.
The variety of their menu is great for a fast food place! So far I've tried the red curry shrimp, red curry beef, and hot and sour soup and have mmmmmmmed my way through each dish.
Welcome to Halifax, Thai Express. Can I put in a request for a second location downtown? -
Review from Tiffany T.
Halifax, NS
1/12/2012
I was in to HSC this afternoon to shop via gift cards. For lunch the bf and I decided to eat in the food court, something we normally do not do. For the most part, I strongly dislike food courts. I opted for Thai Express (bf- New York Fries as per usual) after reading stellar reviews.
My Pad Thai with Shrimp was delightful. I enjoyed watching my meal being prepared before my eyes. Everything for my dish was in view and I could see everything and it tasted just as good as other sit-down Thai restaurants not to mention fresh.
I was in at lunch time so yes it was busy and no where near fast or "express". I would have suggested perhaps switching the "order" counter with the "pick-up" counter to relieve some of the congestion as with a line that long people are dodging you to pass through.
I noticed while in line while my food was being prepared that the staff were frustrated, probably because it was busy. They were becoming irritated with each other which was apparent to me as a customer. They were fumbling over each other and getting in each others way. They were not helping each other, something that should be worked on. If it wasn't or what I witnessed, my review would be a solid 5-star
All-in-all a pretty great meal at a great price ($13 for my Pad Thai and a bottle of soda.) Thai Express will be my go-to while shopping at HSCListed in: On the Outskirts of Downtown
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Review from Tracy R.
Halifax, NS
1/10/2012
Oh dear. I am in trouble. As if I wasn't already a shameless mall crawler, living a 5 minute walk from Halifax Shopping Centre. Now I want to go there everyday...to eat!
I had been waiting with baited breath for the Thai Express to open and boy was it worth the wait. As far as "fast food" goes, it doesn't get better than this.
The place is very organized and clean as far as I can see. All the fresh ingredients are on display and you can watch your food being handled and prepared. Far less sketch than other places where someone emerges from the mysterious and questionably up-to-code back kitchen with a giant vat of rice/noodles/whatever and dumps it into a tray under the heat lamp where it could very well sit for hours, exposed to God knows what. Eww! At Thai Express your dish is made to order as you watch. For most dishes, you can you select the choice of protein (chicken beef, shrimp, tofu), flavour (basil, curry, etc.) and even your desired heat (mild, medium or spicy). I say go for spicy! Anyway, the combinations are endless. I really could eat there everyday!
The Fried Rice with fresh basil and beef is scrumptious and the Pad Thai is pretty freaking decent. The Imperial Rolls (veggie spring rolls) add a nice crunch to your meal. And next time I will try the mango salad which looks super fresh and delicious.
It's a popular spot so you may be in for a longer wait than the other food stands, but if you have the time, it is SO worth it.
Oh, and even the take out containers are super cute.
Love, love, LOVE. -
Review from Katelyn A.
Halifax, NS
12/30/2011
It's a FRESH FOOD FAST revolution and Thai Express just raised the bar!!
I've been dying to try Thai Express since the day they erected the 'Coming Soon' sign in the Shopping Centre food court. I'm happy to report that it was well worth the wait!
The wow factor: I'm a bit of a voyeuristic foodie, and Thai Express certainly offers an eyeful. I happily watched as the cooks plucked one fresh ingredient after another before heading to the wok.
My dish: I tried the red curry with chicken, and it easily rivalled the best red curry I've had in Halifax. It was fresh, sweet, spicy and downright delicious.
In sum: Wow... just wow! -
Review from Mimosa K.
South End, NS
3/31/2012
Thai Express? not too bad. Not the best thai food around, but great taste and value compared to the other food court choices in HSC...
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Review from Jamie E.
Yarmouth, NS
3/20/2012
I had the mini soup here as I just wanted a snack. It was quite good.
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Review from Chelsey M.
Dartmouth, NS
3/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
Honestly...... Best pad Thai I've had in town. Who expected that in the mall!!! Lovely surprise. Can't wait for one in Dartmouth! :)
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Review from s m.
Halifax, NS
2/25/2012
Pretty awful when compared to food I had in Thailand. Looked unappealing and tasted, well, hot is all I can say. Still I give it two stars rather than one because at least it is an alternative to the rest of the fat food.
