Thai Smile Palm Springs
A family-owned gem in Palm Springs, serving authentic Thai cuisine with a cozy atmosphere and outdoor dining option.
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Thai Smile Palm Springs
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A family-owned gem in Palm Springs, serving authentic Thai cuisine with a cozy atmosphere and outdoor dining option.
"Experience the best authentic Thai dishes in the Coachella Valley at Thai Smile, where flavor meets value."
Ask for Extra Spicy
If you love heat, don't hesitate to ask for your dishes to be extra spicy for a true flavor experience.
Try the Lunch Special
Great value for a full meal! Includes tea, soup/salad, rice, and a main dish.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Thai
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(760) 320-5503
Address
100 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
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Authentic Thai Flavors
Savor a wide array of authentic Thai dishes, from flavorful curries to perfectly cooked noodles, all made with fresh ingredients and traditional spices.
Value-Packed Lunch Specials
Enjoy a complete meal including tea, soup or salad, rice, and a main dish at an excellent price, making it a great lunchtime choice.
Cozy Ambiance & Patio Dining
Relax in a comfortable setting with booth and table seating, or enjoy drinks and a meal on the outdoor patio with a full bar.
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Ask for Extra Spicy
If you love heat, don't hesitate to ask for your dishes to be extra spicy for a true flavor experience.
Try the Lunch Special
Great value for a full meal! Includes tea, soup/salad, rice, and a main dish.
Call Ahead for Waits
During busy periods, calling ahead can help you gauge wait times and plan your visit.
Visit During Off-Peak
To avoid crowds, consider dining during non-peak hours for a more relaxed experience.
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Ask for Extra Spicy
If you love heat, don't hesitate to ask for your dishes to be extra spicy for a true flavor experience.
Try the Lunch Special
Great value for a full meal! Includes tea, soup/salad, rice, and a main dish.
Call Ahead for Waits
During busy periods, calling ahead can help you gauge wait times and plan your visit.
Visit During Off-Peak
To avoid crowds, consider dining during non-peak hours for a more relaxed experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Thai Smile Palm Springs is celebrated for its authentic and delicious Thai cuisine, particularly its flavorful curries and noodle dishes. Diners often praise the good value of the lunch specials and the friendly, efficient service. However, some reviews note that the interior decor could benefit from an update, and a rare but serious concern was raised about cross-contamination for vegetarian orders.
"We ordered delivery and it was tasty! Great consistency in the noodles, beautiful flavor in the curry. The proteins were dry in each dish but flavor was good l. Underfilled fresh rolls but good portions otherwise."
Heather A Adams
"Conveniently located Thai restaurant that is open later than many other dinner places in the city.
Decor is beautiful but feels dated and appears to be needing some TLC.
Staff was friendly and the service here was fast. We ordered a few things and no complaints about taste or the quantity. My husband liked the Lemongrass Chicken. I liked vegetarian dumplings. Pad Kee Mao was good too with plenty of veggies."
Tejaswini Lele
"Horrible horrible! I ordered all vegetarian plates. My tofu curry came with shrimp pieces and the shrimp peel. As i was taking a bite I tasted something strange and spit it out. 🤮🤮 when i complained they asked me if I wanted to cancel it. But I felt bad because my brother was hungry. So they brought us a new one. And nothing was free lol no discount nothing. But I will never go eat to this place again! Horrible! Im glad I didn’t get sick. My point is that vegetarians or Vegans shouldn't eat here due to cross contamination at this place. Why would there be shrimp peel on a vegetarian curry lol? In response to the owner!!!!! I never asked for anything for free. I could've easily refused service and gone somewhere else."
Frank Garcia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Popular dishes include Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Green Curry, and the lunch specials. Many reviewers highlight the authentic flavors and quality ingredients.
Yes, the restaurant offers a reasonable number of vegetarian options. However, one review mentioned a concern regarding cross-contamination with non-vegetarian ingredients.
Yes, Thai Smile Palm Springs features an outdoor patio dining area, which also includes a full bar.
The restaurant is considered mid-range, with particularly good value offered through its lunch specials.
Absolutely! If you prefer more heat, you can ask for your dishes to be prepared extra spicy.
Yes, many reviewers note that the service is quick and efficient, even during busy times, making it a good option for a speedy lunch.
Yes, Thai Smile offers gluten-free choices and labels them on their menu for easy identification.
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Authentic Thai food right in downtown Palm Springs, a family-owned restaurant serving Thai dishes that are considered by many to be the best in the Coachella Valley. They have a great selection of vegetarian dishes too. 760-320-5503thaismileps.com
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Using only authentic Thai spices and herbs — and no MSG — Thai Smile’s meticulously trained chefs prepare each plate individually using high-flame woks. Try a Chef’s Special entrée like Screaming Duck or opt for a Create Your Own dish.
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That means it's time to think about lunch or dinner at Thai Smile. If you haven't tried them before, we... The name of the restaurant is a translation of the founder’s name, Yim, who established Thai Smile in 1991.
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Thai Smile has been bringing the authentic tastes of true Thai cuisine to Palm Springs for 18 years. We love crossing the street after a Sunday evening tea dance at Oscars for a comforting (and affordable!) curry.
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Explore the world of Thai cuisine with a variety of gluten-free choices at Thai Smile. The menu is labeled with gluten-free icons next to dishes that are free from gluten.
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Thai Smile is very centrally located downtown by the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza. It was opened in 1991 by owner Noi. They use authentic Thai spices and herbs and no MSG.
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Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-320-5503 Quick Lunch/ Dinner Cozy spot offers comfy booth & table seating for standard Thai fare & drinks amid simple decor.
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100 S Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs760-320-5503Cozy spot offers comfy booth & table seating for standard Thai fare & drinks amid simple decorthaismileps.com
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