Thai Memory

Good buffet

After wondering where to go for lunch and doing a quick search of reviews on restaurantica, we decided to try Thai Memory. After reading the online menu which said we could get either a lunch combo or take advantage of the Friday only lunch buffet we were excited to see what the had to offer. When we got there however, the sign out front said that Fridays was lunch buffet and regular menu only. Although the price (10.95) for the buffet seemed a little on the pricier side for the size of buffet, we decided to try it out. The place has a lot of decor, and even a few items on for sale, including a Ten Commandments plaque and Thailand type souvenirs. One coworker we went with is a vegetarian and after taking a quick peek of the buffet, he wasn't sure if he wanted to partake in the buffet as it didn't look like there were many vegetarian items. However, after talking to one of the wait staff, he was pleasantly surprised that there were quite a few dishes that were vegetarian. After trying the buffet, we are all for going on another day of the week to try one of their combos. The spices and aromas of the food from the buffet was just amazing. The food tasted great. The only two things I wasn't a huge fan of was that the food didn't seem to be as hot (temperature wise) as it should have been and that it was a little too dark, but you quickly get used to dim lighting and the food was still great tasting.

Thai Memory-Bliss

Thai Memory is, overall, one of the nicest dining experiences in downtown Hamilton. We arrived hoping to sample the lunch buffet, but found that this had been replaced by an extended "lunch specials" menu, starting at $6.99-$11.99 (for items including the shrimp and seafood selections). This menu reflected a good variety of options, including vegan, seafood, and the usual meat selections. Seated by the babbling fountain surrounded by murals and ornate wooden tables, I was immediately thankful for the respite of this elegantly attired sanctuary. I ordered the massamum gai ($8.95), a fragrant coconut-milk based curry amply brimming with chicken, accented with roasted peanut ,potatoes, carrot ,and fragrant bay leaves. This came accompanied with an appetizer-portion of mango salad and a crispy taro spring roll, with sweet chilli sauce. My partner ordered the chicken pad thai ($6.95), an authentic tamarind-based sauce adorning rice noodles garnished with crushed peanuts, lime, and cilantro. This came accompanied with the same taro spring roll and a small daily soup, a tom-yum soup scented with fresh galangal, lime leaves, and lemongrass. Yum! To our pleasant surprise, the food was brought out at a prompt but even pace suited to the lunch crowd. My only complaint was that the ambient temperature remained chilly, given the changing early November weather, but overall, a fine experience. I gave this place 5* for food, as the quality and attention to culinary detail rivals all other Thai restaurants in the surrounding area, and to me, is therefore "best." While the absence of lunch buffet was initially a dissappointment, the outstanding quality, variety of lunch options, and portion left our party entirely amazed, and wondering why we don't eat here more often. We will surely return, and soon.

My very favourite thai in Hamilton! I discovered this place after spending a summer in Thailand. Very authentic! I love the coconut soup! Casual atmosphere and great flavours!

Best Thai in Hamilton and Surrounding Area!

This was by-far the best Thai restaurant I’ve been to. I usually frequent My-Thai Restaurant in either Hamilton (not very good) or Ancaster. These do not compare in any way to Thai Memory. Our visit was during lunch. Please note dinner costs more, likely $11-$25 per person. I will begin with the atmosphere and décor in the restaurant. It is absolutely done-up to the max, and absolutely gorgeous in there. All the little statutes, jeweled frames and bowls, Asian umbrellas, beautiful water fountain, and the nets with the colourful silk sheets on the ceiling make this restaurant give you a total Thai vibe. Even the tables are made of absolutely gorgeous carved wood. This restaurant is beautiful. I also like that they play traditional Thai music, as opposed to K-LITE fm, etc. at other Thai places in Hamilton. Secondly, the service here was excellent, right down to the traditional uniforms worn by the waiters. They are very polite and attentive. They do speak English, which is also a plus. The food was amazing. Please note that it is a little different than what is served at other Thai places, as at Thai Memory they continue to cook very traditionally. I am not a huge fan of pad thai, but decided to order it because of the favourable reviews I read on this site. My husband had the beef rice noodle soup. Our waiter brought out our appetizers very promptly, which were included in our meal. I had the soup of the day and a spring roll (the deep fried kind, not the raw ones), and my husband had a spring roll. We both agreed that the spring rolls tasted a little different than the other ones we’ve had. They were a little peanutty, which was very delicious and gave them a little zest. I’m not sure what kind of soup I had, but I wish I remembered, since it was amazing. It was red, VERY flavourfull, a little spicy, and there was a lot of mushrooms in it. No meat. The main courses were amazing. I never thought I would actually enjoy a pad thai! The meat was cooked to perfection, and they seem to add more peanut pieces than any other restaurant. I did not need to put any salt or pepper on my meal, which was a total shock. My husband really enjoyed his soup, and to my surprise (he does not like Thai food), requested we go there more often! We both left very full and satisfied, and I even had leftovers! All of this for under $20! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. We were very impressed.

Best Pad Thai

My wife and I just moved from Britian and we have been looking for an authentic Thai restaurant. Our search was over when we found Thai Memory. We have been trying Pad Thai at many so-called Thai restaurants around town but it was not really Pad Thai that we know. All of us wanted to try Thai Memory Pad Thai and we were all satisfied :)