Offerings include Thai dishes such as spicy tom-yum soup, beef satay, pad Thai, Massaman lamb curry and Panang beef. There's also pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup, and Chinese favorites such as sesame chicken.

It doesn't offer much aesthetically; the lighting's ghastly. The location obscure. But the Thai food is so authentic and compelling, you don't care.

A charming, conveniently located Thai cottage serving tasty Asian specialties.

This Bellaire restaurant's mix of elegant decor and Chinese, Japanese and Thai creations makes for a memorable lunch and dinner.

Mai's Restaurant offers a taste of Houston's Vietnamese and Chinese delicacies and home-style cuisine. Also a dive famous for its authentic culture is the late-night site for the post-club crowd.

You'll have to look hard to find this hidden Vietnamese gem.

Known for its pad thai, crispy spring rolls and noodle dishes, the menu also features house specialties such as pork Thai dumpling with ginger sauce

Inside the small, narrow restaurant the décor creates a charming cottage-like environment for lunch or dinner.

Tucked away in an old retail strip on Richmond lies Houston's answer for genuine Thai cuisine that may burn your taste buds, but certainly not your pocketbook.

Houston's best kept secret for amazing Thai cuisine.