Waldo Thai

Amazing Thai that will blow your mind

What makes it fun

Waldo Thai is an impressive restaurant with Executive Chef Pam Liberda at the helm. Executive Chef Pam Liberda was actually born in Lampang, which is in Northern Thailand. She learned her skills by watching and cooking authentic Thai dishes with her mom. Pam is all set to take charge and cook up some amazing Thai food with the help and support of her husband Teddy. Her dishes are authentic, comforting, and absolutely delicious!

Google Reviews

Waldo Thai

4.6

Based on 763 reviews

Felix Yang

7 months ago

Dismissive male waiter who had an attitude and rushed us to order. I understand low lighting for ambience and such but it was so dim to the point I had to use my cell phone flashlight to even read the menu. The menu was quite confusing with overpriced entrees/shareable platters. Was reluctantly sat at the bar since we did not make a reservation, which I did not expect we would need for a 2 dollar sign Thai restaurant in KC. Flavors were average, food was room temp, and it was nothing any Asian mother couldn’t replicate at home. I understand Thai food has much larger variety than the usuall Pad Thai or curries, but hot dishes were served cold and meats were served dry. Also, no substitution for an ingredient when you’re paying minimum $30+ dollars for anything on their menu is ridiculous. No heat, acidity, spice and I was just overall very disappointed with the food.

Seth Wingerter

8 months ago

Will miss it

Azi Mc

10 months ago

The loud music blaring as soon as I entered the restaurant was a bit off-putting, but since I was there to try out the food, I stayed.
The menu offered a decent amount of dishes, but there were too many pork or shrimp-based ones and there was no option to swap ingredients either.
I am a big fan of Khao Soi and have had it at many Thai restaurants that serve it, so I decided to go with this dish. It was a whopping $22, maybe because it's served with brisket (no option to switch). When the bowl of Khao Soi arrived, I was a bit disappointed to see that the portion was smaller than other places despite the price. I was also surprised that the consistency of the curry felt more like it was a pasta sauce and not a curry broth. In other words, I decided right then that it would not be my go-to place when I have a Khao Soi craving, even if it is conveniently closer to my area. The taste was not bad, though, but it was not exceptional for me to want to go back.

Brandon Calloway

10 months ago

Actually closes at 8:30

Jenny L

11 months ago

Incredible food and service. Not your "normal KC" Thai, and that's a good thing! Dishes are creative and fresh. Their cocktail program is strong. Keep an eye out for special events...wine dinners, cocktail dinners, etc.

(Edit...this was in reference to the original staff/chefs and not the current)

Stephen Heiner

2 years ago

This is not the cheapest Thai food you are going to find in town, but it's some of the most specialized and regionally-focused that I've seen outside of Thailand. Bright and on-point flavors. Prices might be a bit higher than you are used to but worth it. Also great cocktails!

Vanessa KB

2 years ago

Waldo Thai was a neighborhood favorite for a long time. However the service and quality have steadily declined over the last 2 years. Recent take out was soggy and we were ignored at pick up while host seated and chatted for quite some time with regulars. Food sat on counter which could have contributed to food issues. Refund was provided.

Eli Wolkoff

2 years ago

Waldo Thai is one of the best restaurants in KC. Not even one of the best Thai restaurants …just one of the best restaurants period. Delicious food and drinks. Love this place.

Alan Dall

2 years ago

Waldo Thai is always a treat!
I haven't had a dish I didn't love here.

Khoa Bui

2 years ago

The food was delicious, friendly staff, location for parking in the back.
They have a good skeleton Whiskey/bourbon and allocated stuff. Will definitely come back

Magnus Jacob

3 years ago

Amazing food and the braised beef was amazingly tender that it fell off the bone. Each dish’s presentation was also amazing. Never expected KC to have such an establishment for Thai food.

Dylan G

3 years ago

The food was amazing! Huge variety of authentic Thai dishes. I loved the Laab Mua Kua Lanna, Yum Jim Gai, and Kow Phad Ped. Flavors were bold and fresh.

Rick Sams

3 years ago

That was one of the best meals of my life. Can't believe it took me this long to try this place out. Just unbelievably well crafted food, and lots of it. Not cheap, but cheap isn't how you get one of the best meals of your life. Everything was amazing, but that lamb and potato curry set a new bar for how perfectly a dish can be conceived and executed. I'm still afterglowing.