Served in seconds, tasted days old
Stopped in for lunch on a long weekend Sunday. No one else was in line, and the gentleman at the counter was friendly enough. I ordered the General ThaiRacha, which was prepared in record time, almost too fast.
At first glance, the portion looked decent. But once I started eating, it was clear something was off. The chicken tasted stale, like it had been sitting around for days, with dense, dry batter and very little actual meat. Given how quickly it was cooked, that sadly made sense.
To make matters worse, I found a hair in the dish that looked suspiciously similar to the man’s beard.
Hair aside, the $18.91 price tag for what felt like reheated leftovers doesn’t sit right. It seems corners are being cut to live up to the “Express” name, prioritizing speed and profit over freshness and quality.
I won’t be returning to this location. If I decide to give Thai Express another try, it’ll be at the Halifax Shopping Centre, where the team actually cooks meals fresh in front of customers instead of rushing them out.
October 12, 2025
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