1/2 priced sushi is alright for the $ just go when they offer this bargain........place is ok and convenient
Short version: With all the Thai food options in Syracuse, you should AVOID THIS ONE. Food was terribly cooked – we got food that was both over/undercooked. This was my first time here, and also the last.Long version: I was very disappointed to say the least. I’m not sure how Erawan has anything more than 2 stars on Google, but definitely over-rated. Being dinner time on a Friday, we were expecting the food to be very well cooked, but it was the complete opposite. Not sure if they had new cooks or if this is the standard. In the appetizer platter, the tofu cubes were like croutons. I took a bite and didn’t know I was supposed to be eating tofu. It all turned to dust in my mouth. The fried spring rolls were drenched in oil. When you took a bite of them, oil just oozed all over. I forgot to take a picture of the Chicken Satay, but you can see it included in one of the other pictures. You can see how little that was cooked. Phad Thai had very little flavor and was NOT authentic. The pictures provided actually make it look better than it was. It tasted like one you’d make from a package in the Asian section of a supermarket. My wife got the Veggie Phad Thai, and the broccoli was close to raw. In Phad Thai, veggies like that should be steamed and nice and soft to bite into. To me the authentic Phad Thai is the darker brown because it caramelizes in the Wok. Maybe I’m just used to authentic Thai restaurants from NYC, but this was not it. Thai Flavor across the road is WAY better. Although they are pricey (not much more than Erawan though) the food is phenomenal, always hot and fresh, and wait times are less. I still have to try the other Thai restaurants in Downtown area. Will post when I do :)
I spent a month in Thailand once and I saw a street vendor making this dish that had some kind of meat (turned out to be chicken, but in Southeast Asia you never know) and cashews. It looked delicious so I ordered one. It was even more delicious than it looked. It was also so hot that by the time I got half way through the plate, it felt like I was chewing glass because my mouth was on fire. I couldn't stop eating though, because it was just too good. I'd been in search of Thai cashew chicken of that quality ever since and had all but given up hope until I stopped at Erawan one day and saw it on the menu. #41, Gai Pad Ma Moung, is so ridiculously good, and the most authentic I've found anywhere I've looked on the east coast. The Thai spring rolls are so fresh and perfectly balanced. This is my favorite place to eat Thai outside of Thailand.EDIT: to assuage fears of the spice sensitive, the benefit of ordering at Erawan vs in Thailand is that you get to choose your spice level when ordering. This dish will always have a little heat due to the nature of the base ingredients, but you can get it anywhere from medium buffalo level of heat, to a melt-your-face-off level of heat.
I lived in Buffalo in college and recently moved back to Syracuse. While there, I tried to find a restaurant to scratch the itch that erawan did, but couldn’t. Since being home, I’ve eaten here often and their food is as consistently excellent as when I was in highschool nearly a decade ago. Also I love all of the people who work there, they’re super nice and excellent at customer service!
Not so hidden gem! If really want frills and modern decor I’d suggest going elsewhere but if you want delicious food, Erawan is the best!
I ordered takeout for my anniversary dinner on a Wednesday night and was told I could pick up in 45 minutes. I arrived 45 minutes later and the food was ready. When I got home (I live less than 10 min away) the food was completely cold and I had to microwave everything. I called the restaurant to let them know what happened and the person I spoke with told me it was impossible for my food to be cold. I have ordered from this restaurant a lot and it's usually pretty good, but I really don't appreciate being gaslit by the staff when I was calling to let them know of an issue. I probably won't be back since Thai Flavor always has a shorter wait and my food is always hot.
One of my daughter's favorite places to eat. The food is good with many options,and staff is friendly and hospitable. Dining there feels quaint, down-to-earth, and homey, like you're eating with family. We'll be back in a few weeks for my daughter's 17th birthday, as that's where she has chosen to have her birthday dinner.
DO NOT EAT HERE! Saw roaches in the kitchen, hair in the food and slime in the ice machine.. I will be reporting thr to the county health authority.. Terrible food, terrible service...completely rude to me. If you like good Thai food, try Thai Flavor right down the way. Better service and fresher ingredients
We ordered three dishes. They were all quite different than what we have had other places. Two were okay, one was lousy. They were very busy, so people like it; we just didn't and won't be back. Oh, the portions were big and the prices weren't bad; the food just wasn't good.
Exquisite and authentic Thai food made by a family that takes great pride in their business. Well-chosen dishware and tea sets add to the ambiance and elegance of the dining experience, as does the simple but welcoming dining furniture near windows with lots of natural light. Worth a visit anytime you're in De Witt.