I came here hoping to try some local Thai food in Pickering. The place is located in the commercial plaza beside Pickering Go station.When we walked in there were was no tables setup. Just takeout. There was a young boy who came to the front cashier to take my order. We asked the owner for suggestions on what to order and she said everything is good and couldn't suggest a dish for us. Oh well... We ended up ordering red curry chicken and pad see eew with beef. The total came up to $30 approx. The young boy didn't really have good customer service skills and I told him I wanted number 4 on the menu and he replied back "I know." I didn't take any offense and kept an open mind. We were looking forward to trying the food as the owner said the food is really good.The red curry was aromatic and rich. I was surprised there wasn't any spice level nor did she ask if we wanted it spicy or mild. Would have like more chicken in the serving but there was bambo shoots, long green beans, red peppers, and potato.The pad see eew was cooked fresh to order. The dish consists of wide rice noodles, beef flank bok choy and broccoli. This really hit the spot although the presentation was not the greatest.Some things to note. The menu had the prices blacked out so we were at the mercy of the owner who could set any price. Please update your menus so your customers know how much they are spending.If you want some decent Thai food give them a try. Just be ready to order as they won't really help you with the menu. Maybe it was an off day but the owner wasn't really in the mood to talk to us nor greet us after walking in. Small improvements can go a long way. I will come back and try something else but hopefully the service improves.
So delicious and fresh food! The food portion is more than enough compared to its price. The owner is a nice and welcoming lady. I finally found my favorite Thai restaurant in Pickering!
New tenant a few units away from this restaurant. First time trying this place and it was very good. I ordered the chicken pad thai to go. Portion was quite generous. Had a quick chat with the owner run by a grandma by herself. Owner was also watching her grandson home school at the same time. Will be back to try other items on the menu.
If my work didn't relocate up North, I'd continue to be a regular customer here. Delicious and consistent taste (I have high expectation being a Thai food lover all my life), friendly owner, local business, very very reasonably priced, if not underpriced. Hot Mama Noi's team, please keep up the good work! Whenever I am in the area I will definitely be ordering!
Momma Noi is the best.. She is such a warm, humble woman who always makes sure you're happy with everything you order. She takes pride in everything she makes. Her first recommendation to me was to try every dish on her lunch menu at least one time. I did that and have not been disappointed.
Greeted by a 9 yr old, verging on rude customer service (cant blame him for his parents). Ordered soup and asked for some noodles in soup, paid extra.. that was ok by me. Hardly any broth to SOUP, mostly noodles. Mushrooms were squishy lumpy and past fresh point. Too much coconut milk in broth and was very unpalatable. Tried to eat it as it cost me $17 but it was so far off the mark that I tossed this lumpy noodle mess. Would not go back
Had takeout the other day. We have eaten in here before and it was great! The takeout was not. We ordered chicken pad Thai, Thai Basel chicken, and Thai red curry with chicken. The Thai red curry was fine. Chicken was a little hard and rubbery. The pad Thai was terrible! The noodles were over cooked and it was pretty much a giant clump on noodles. Taste was not good either. The Thai Basel chicken tasted good but the chicken was sooo over cooked! It was terribly hard. Expensive, small portions, not quality.
Visit and support Hot Mama Noi's her Thai food is delicious, authentic and cooked with passion. Mama's always up for a good chat, her joyous spirit and energy is contagious. Times are extremely hard for her right now, she has been serving Durham for 12 years now and needs our support more than ever. The Thai red curry and spring rolls are phenomenal ?
Thank you Mama for making my tastebuds and soul smile! I discovered you today on my drive to Sturgeon Lake. This is authentic Thai cooked with love! Pad Thai 6V, Green Curry 2V, Spring Rolls, Basil Beef 14B and mango salad with ample steamed rice. I have a full blown food high!Have a healthy and prosperous New Year!Walk Well!
The spring rolls here are huge and excellent The Hot Mama serves up some great food at good prices, although better for take-out, because the atmosphere is exactly what you would expect from a place sandwiched between the Go Train Station and Service Ontario. Salut, Mother Noi! You do a great job!