The King and I
Cary, NC 27513
Phone: (919) 460-9265
Fax: (919) 460-9465
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Reedy Creek Road
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm, Sun 5pm-9:30pm
Editorial Review for The King and I – by Neha Shah
In Short
The sound of trickling water and the sight of faux greenery set the mood for a meal at this popular Thai eatery. Smart touches include lazy susans on larger tables, as well as Japanese screens that provide plenty of privacy throughout the dining area. Initiate your Thai experience with fresh basil rolls and mee krob (crispy noodles, a standard). Thai soups and salads offer lighter, healthier options.
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User Reviews for The King and I
05/27/2008 Posted by pulanch
I ordered take out for my family of three entrees, including Pad Thai and two stir frys. All three were bland w a watery sauce and overcooked vegetables, nothing of which is standard for Thai cuisine. It was about 6:00 on a weekday, and the restaurant was empty, which didn't seem like a good thing. If you want better Thai food, try Thai Villa. We've always had good service, the quality of the food is leaps and bounds better than King and I, and the prices are cheaper. The only downside is that Thai Villa could use an internal face lift, although some recent improvements were made.
Pros: Plenty of seating - nobody was there!
Cons: $12 for entrees that were worse than cheap chinese joints.
05/25/2008 Posted by jujuchan
I have been coming to this restaurant for about 8 years now, and both the service and food have been going steadily down hill. When I first arrived in Cary, I was delighted to have found such a fantastic Thai place. The decor was (and is) lovely, the food was properly spiced, and though the service was never friendly or great, it was good enough to justify the prices. Fast forward: one no longer receives any service. If you think I'm joking, the past year when I have visitied about 10 times I had to look about the restaurant for my own straws, sweetner, and pour my own drinks. If you need extra rice or anything else, it's nearly impossible to wrestle the owner away from her TV and when you do, she acts as if you're pulling her teeth. Also, the food has not been spiced nearly as hot even though both my husband and I repeatly ask for the spicest available. There is simply no excuse for this. On most nights, there are only 4 customers in there. Because of this horrible service, we most likely will not be going back. How disappointing.
Pros: the spring rolls (when they're not served half frozen, which has happened), tea
Cons: the food isn't spicy enough, and you have to serve yourself
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