Bangkok Bite

8246 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque - 87110
139 reviews
Thai
(505) 219-3831

I went to this place about three years ago when it first opened. Then came COVID. I drove by there the other day and was glad to see it was still in business. So I decided to eat there today. The food is excellent, at least on a par with other Thai places in town. However, the prices are remarkably reasonable. A bowl of curry here is not much more than a Big Mac meal at McDonald's but it is so much better! This is small, low key restaurant that is quiet enough to carry on a conversation. My experience with the heat level is somewhat different from what I have read in the other reviews. Maybe I have a greater tolerance for hot food than most but I would have preferred my curry with a little more kick to it. I ordered a level "3" but it was just a bit too mild. I think in the future I will order a level "4." Not to worry, they offer a range of 1 to 5, which should satisfy all palates and preferences.

The food was very good! We ordered Pad Thai, Tom Kha Kai, and Pad See Ew. Delicious! The only thing is, I don't think the spice level was representative of the stars given. We both went with a medium spice level but the food was too spicy. Both of us can handle quite a bit of spice but this was just too much.The interior is pleasant, clean and well decorated. I would definitely come here again (and tone down the spice level).

Try the appetizer dumplings, the red pineapple curry with shrimp. Do not order pork in the basil stir fry….rubbery, no flavor….big disappointment in an otherwise serviceable meal. Pleasant little neighborhood place.

Great service. Great tasting food and the portions were appropriate and filling. Will be coming again. We also met the chef and she is great! Recommend.

Dang so tasty...I have to deliberately avoid this place because the food is too amazing. Just joking of course! Kindest waiters in the store usually. Also they know some regular customers by name! Good local Thai cuisine.

Delicious food. Got the red curry at 3 spice level and it was almost perfect for me (just a tiny bit too spicy, stinging lips). Next time I would get a 2. Friend had pad Thai and said it was delicious but same...needed a level 2. Would return. Good service. Nice decor. Clean.

I don’t have any photos, but the food was absolutely delicious

I felt like the food was bland for Thai food. There were also vegetables incorporated in my meal that I've never seen before and I felt like it altered the taste. The curry we had was watery but the flavor was subtlety there. The restaurant was sparse and uninviting. This maybe a side effect of Covid restrictions. I know they've had good reviews. Maybe this was an off day? Unfortunately, with many other Thai restaurants in the city, I don't see myself going back to this one.

Ordered to go from here the other day and it was delicious. Loved that the papaya salad was served on top of salad greens. It’s not how my mom makes it but this was a really light and refreshing version. The spice level was supposed to be 0-5. The items we got at 3 didn’t really have spice IMHO but then the items that we got at 4 were perfect spice for me. I tend to like spicy foods but I rarely go all the way. I feel like 4 should be pretty spicy, which it was. Totally perfect. I feel like 3 should have been a step down from that but it was a pretty big step down. The food still tasted awesome, though. And if we had eaten inside, I’d have just added some chili oil to the spicy 3 items. :)

We've eaten at this place a few times, and it is consistently delicious. The spice is just right, medium is similar to New Mexico hot. The price is significantly better than other Thai restaurants in the area, and the staff has always been very friendly and professional. Highly recommended!