Phikun’s Thai Cuisine

My rating would be 4-​star on the food, 2-​star on the service. I really enjoy their curry dishes… the best in Pullman. I have eaten in once or twice and ordered take-​out 8 – 10 times. Like the experiences of some of the other reviewers, sometimes service was quick, but often it was slow. I have waited 30 – 45 minutes for a single dish. That’s too long for me, so I’ve started trying other restaurants.

We were really looking forward to eating here. We went in sat down. An hour and s half later still no food No one checked on us so we paid for the beers we ordered and told them that their service sucked. Buyer beware. When you have bad service there is consequences. We will not be back.

Perhaps this is the best Thai the Palouse has to offer, but frankly, I don’t understand what others are raving about. The place is basic, the food fine but not great. The unfortunate standout was the exceptionally slow service — 45+ minutes to get a plate of curry. Ugh. I think the kitchen and staff are in over their heads. :-(

I constantly crave this place. I absolutely love ethnic food of various origins, and this place just hits the spot every time. I haven’t tried a lot of things on the menu, mainly because what I get is always so good that’s what I want when I go there. I like their pad thai beef. super flavorful and they, like many other Thai restaurants, serve you enough food to feed a whole family. I also have tried their pork rolls and crab wontons, and both were delicious. The pineapple curry… I have a thing for pineapple curry, and this really hits the spot. If I know I’m going to be home alone for a night and I need a good meal for takeout, the pineapple curry is what I get. While everything is absolutely delicious, I repeat previous warnings from reviewers about the spice level-​this place means business. A 1-​star is mild. Maybe a hint of spice, but nothing to worry about. A 2-​star is as high as I can go, and I consider myself fairly good with spicy foods. I guess I should take reviewers’ advice and ask for a 1 with the spice rack. But I really do highly suggest this place; cheap, will serve an army, and fabulous.

I heard the food was amazing so went there once yet never had the chance to try it because the service was horrible! It was a busy Saturday and I know they are short handed, nobody come up and take our order after 20 minutes. After an hour waiting which is already an hour and a half passed since I step in the restaurant, I still didn’t get my food and I was starving! So I went up there and asked for how long would I wait to get my food served, the kind waiter told me about 20 – 30 minutes more (which I have to wait for 2 hours to got my meal). So I just left and went to South Fork… It was just absurd for a 2 hour waiting, no matter how good their food is (which I still haven’t have a chance to try it :()

This place is great. Very authentic and flavorful. Be careful with the spice level. I generally order a 3 or 4 star spice at most Thai places. They tend to overdo it here so I go with a 2 (sometimes 3) but never more. They are very aggressive with the spicy. My suggestion is order a star lower than normal and request the spice rack if you want to add. The tom yum soup is great and their lunch special is one of the better deals in town!

I had the phad Thai. It was very good, highly recommended. It was spicy but still very flavorful. The spice didn’t overwhelm the rest of the flavor. Staff was very polite and helpful. The portion size was great for the price.

Just moved here from SoCal and was so happy to find good Thai food! That panang curry was great and my husband and I will be back soon!

I love this place! I honestly would say it’s comparable to Thai Ginger but more cozy. The atmosphere reminds of a Thai restaurant I used to go to a lot back home in West Seattle. Although, the spice ranges differently than Thai Ginger. So if you normally get a 3 at Thai Ginger for how spicy you want your food to be, bump it down to a 2. I normally get a 2 whenever I do go to Thai Ginger and when I came here and got a 2, it was super spicy. But it’s not bad or anything, I still love this place!

This restaurant offers pretty decent Thai dishes that are not as expensive as they could be.
Upon entering Phikun’s, guests are greeted to a friendly, quaint, and of course, Thailand-​themed establishment. Interesting wall artwork and floor sculptures are prevalent, and they aren’t too gaudy or off-​putting. There are no offensive odors in the air, and all of the chairs and benches appear to be maintained well. Most tables are overlaid with a sheet of glass on top of an embroidered or printed tablecloth, and the windows are usually covered with curtains that allow a nice amount of light through.
There are at least one-​hundred or more different items of large variation to choose from on the menu, and they can all be treated with a spicy, peppery flavor addition on a scale from ‘one star’ to ‘four stars’. One star is quite mild, while four stars may be too much for most people. I personally enjoy sampling the hottest foods when possible, and even for me, a four star dish definitely shouldn’t be hurried-​through. However, If you feel like adding more hotness to your meal, you can also request a sauce rack that offers a few different spicy choices.
On average, most plates containing noodles are about $ 8; some are less, and others are more. In order to try meals containing more exotic items, such as duck, lamb, or catfish, you’ll be paying into $ 15 range. A side of rice, soup, or similar can be added very inexpensively to any of your choices. In any price bracket, however, I have not encountered a meal that was portioned too unfairly. In fact, they are probably larger than what most diners will expect. Without adding extras to their main course, friends who I’ve introduced to Phikun’s will often not be able to finish their meals because of the generous sizes. If this happens to you, don’t worry. Styrofoam cups and cardboard box to-​go containers are always offered in order to bring your leftovers home with you.
In addition to standard beverages (soda, iced tea, and water), alcohol can be purchased along with your meal. A few choices are offered, including interesting ones such as bottled saki.
Phikun’s is a smaller establishment, and therefore, can be somewhat busy on a day when Washington State University students are celebrating holidays, games, and other occasions. However, even with a higher-​than-​normal amount of diners inside, I have not waited over thirty minutes for a meal to be served. If you fear a long wait, though, you can call ahead so you can take your meal home. The business is not located downtown, so parking is not a hassle to figure out (their technical parking lot is rather small, but overflowing into the next-​door business parking is not an issue).
Overall, I am always pleased with every visit to Phikun’s. I am not an expert in truly authentic Thai cuisine, but whatever the origin of the food from here, it is always great, especially for the price. The front-​end staff is extremely welcoming, and will most likely remember you if you visit again. Give them a try, you’ll surely be satisfied by the experience.

Ordered the avocado curry with extra avocado and a Thai beer.
The avocado curry was delicious, but not as spicy as I expected. I wasn’t asked about a spice level. The food was great, but the bottle of beer was way too expensive ($ 4) and it was an extra $ 2 just for a small bit more avocado. The portions could have been larger, but overall good experience. First time on this site; never heard of Unilocal until the South Park episode.

I have come here multiple times and I always order the same two things, Chicken Phad Thai and the Panang curry. They’re my two favorite dishes and no other Thai restaurant (in Pullman) can compete. It’s a cute restaurant and the service is quick. Plus, the portion sizes are fantastic. You’re guaranteed to have leftovers for sure!
PS: The lunch specials are only available during the week.

Defintely Good Thai for WA – but the pad-​thai was too vinegary for my taste. Also no brown rice options. All the curries were winners for us, as was the Thai Iced tea.

This is the ONLY Thai place the Palouse has to offer. The food is wonderful! The missus and I are big fans of the pineapple and avocado curry. Their quality is always consistent. Also the peanut sauce is an absolute delight, I could seriously just put the peanut sauce on only white rice and just eat it and nothing else.
*The only complaint I have is that the wait can be fairly long at times. To accommodate this me and my wife will order our food before we get there so our food is ready when we arrive.

I really enjoyed my meal from here. I got green curry spice level 2 and it had great heat and flavor I also got the salad rolls which are pretty basic but good the peanut sauce was yummy all in all good service nice staff and good food

Great Thai food here in Pullman.
I love going to Phikun’s. I’ve been there countless times now, but if I were to guess I’ve been 24 – 30 times in the last year and a half. It’s mine and my friends go to spot when it comes to eating out.
They just do everything so well. The quality of the vegetables, metal is lean and thinly slices every time, and the sauces are the kind that you want a whole bowl of rice for just to soak them up to be enjoyed. The Thai tea is tasty and beer selection is also pretty good.
I usually go for a curry, the Massaman and Panang are my favorite. All of the noodle dishes are very good, especially the noodle soups which are huge. I also highly recommend the cashew nut chicken. The lunch specials are a great deal and give you both a dish of your choice with white rice, but you also get a starter soup (tofu) and Pad Thai on the side. Dinner portions are enough for two people for sure! Just get a second bowl of rice so that that does’t have to be shared.
Spiciness levels at Phikun’s are the real deal. It’s not american style spicing for sure. The spice levels go from 0 (yes this is an option — 4 stars. I like spicy food, or at least I think I do. I a right in the middle person, 2 stars at Phikun’s. I have had 3 stars a few times, and wow is that a some spicy Thai food! I just want to make sure everyone knows what they are in for ordering there.

Nom nom nom nom. I love Phikun’s its consistant and amazing especially for Pullman. Pad se ew and avocado curry with tofu are definitely my favorites. I get everything at 3.5 star spice level and its very spicy and very good. My only complaint with this place is that on busier nights the food can take close to 45 minutes to come out… thats just unacceptable service and something they really need to look into fixing because from 3 years ago when I moved to pullman and now people are starting to realize that small hole in the wall Thai place is a lot more like the Thai we are used to on the westside and that awful palace sized excuse for a Thai restaurant is garbage.

The ONLY Thai restaurant in Pullman. You might start to say «But what about Th — » Shut. Up. Just shut up. Phikun’s is the only game in town. I moved here from the SF Bay Area and we had some AMAZING Thai places there, Phikun’s is putting up a good fight.
Their noodle dishes are very good, fresh and lots of flavor. Their curries are mostly good, I’ve tried most of them and only found the green curry a bit watery and heavy on bamboo shoots. Entrees are tasty, meats all seem fresh and lean.
A word about spice levels. At other Thai restaurants all over the country, you have to struggle to get any real spice in the dish. The star levels don’t get you very far. At one place, we had to keep adding «reallys» to «really really spicy» before the server went to check. She came back and said the chef agreed to make it that hot, but we had to promise that we could NOT send it back for being too spicy. Our food came out and it was perfect! At Phikun’s, they rate from 1 to 4 star spice level. I’ve found that 3 stars is pretty good… pretty spicy…4 stars if you really want to feel it. Wonderfully spicy. Just remember that Phikun’s 4 star spice level is probably a special request spice level at other restaurants. Start at 2 if you’re not sure!

There is decent Thai food in Pullman!
If you’re craving Thai every now and then and you’re out here in the country this would be the place to go.
We ordered the basics chicken pineapple fried rice, beef pad see ew, chicken phad Thai. and the plain avocado salad. All were fine, good, hot, fresh.
It’s a very small place, good service and cheesy décor. Overall satisfying

Wow, what a great surpize in teh rolling plains fo Pullman! an astonishingly great Thai restauant. I had lunch, very complex flavors of mint and lemon grass and coconut milk and corriander.
The friendly über hottie server didn’t hurt either!