Chang Thai Durango

Shrimp pad Thai was outstanding. Love heat but since this was my first visit I didn’t go for the highest heat but went with 4 out of 5. Perfect. Started with the fresh rolls and and a Thai iced coffee. Our table also had the pineapple fried rice which was fabulous. This is a must try Durango restaurant.

Friendly and polite staff. Delicious food with reasonable prices. I got the drunken noodle and pad Thai, which were both excellent. I also appreciate that when I asked for mild spice they actually did just that; I love hot food but due to medical issues it really hurts me now. It's really nice to be able to enjoy Thai food without the pain; not every place will do this. I will definitely be back to try other dishes here.

We had a great experience at Chang Thai. Reservation is needed even though we were able to get in as the host let us in due to seat availability. The food was amazing. We had green curry, yellow curry, basil fried rice and Thai fried rice. Amongst all green curry was our favorite. Definitely going back there whenever we are in Durango.

Very friendly. Tasty food. Price is good. I tried the same dish two times in a row and I was pleasantly surprised both times. I would recommend this restaurant in Durango for Thai food. I appreciate that they had clearly labeled vegan / many plant based options. Decor inside leaves something to be desired but food is good and that’s what matters most for a restaurant

Lovely little place. It’s not about the decor, although I was mesmerized by the large screen TV playing scenes from Thailand. We were greeted and well attended to by several. I had the Thai Spice soup that was so good! Definitely going back! ☺

Love this place. I've had the massaman and pumpkin curry and both were amazing. My wife loves the yellow curry. I have a hard time not just going back every weekend for more because it's so good. Very lucky to have a great Thai place in town

Excellent food! Amazing staff. Cute little place. Always crazy busy (for good reason), so order before you get super hungry. But, know, that the wait is worth it!!!

Full disclosure, we chose Chang Thai as it was one of the only restaurants open in Durango on Thanksgiving day: we had just landed in Durango and were looking for a meal. It did not disappoint.

The service was top notch and the food was even better. This may be the best Thai food that I have had. We will definitely be back.

I have never written a review for any establishment. This is a first time for me.

I had to write this review because I feel so strongly about this place being the best Thai food I’ve had. I’ve even been to Thailand. I’m educated.

First off, the owner is great (despite what is implied in other reviews). He was managing a lot at once while serving our large party of 5 and was very patient with our large, complex order and provided great service.

We had multiple changes of heart while ordering and he was very kind about it. I had to change my order down in spice level because I smashed my face mountain biking. He offered a home remedy to help with my soon to be scar from the stitches.

They ran out of Thai tea and he kindly split the remainder of what they had between my friend and I at no cost! The boba had the best consistency and taste.

My friends had both the egg-rolls and spring rolls as appetizers. Both were 5 star dishes.

Now onto the main dishes…

We had a variety of food that came out pretty damn fast. The glorious aromas were pouring out of the kitchen.

I personally ordered the pumpkin curry (yes, I am super basic and like fall themed dishes but I think I still get after it as you can tell from the scars on my face).

My friends ordered Tom yum, drunken noodles, and two pad Thais.

Each individual dish was uniquely delectable and full of flavor but my order was the best. This pumpkin curry should be the talk of the town. The shrimp were huge!

The ambiance is also something to note. From the dramatic dark blue walls to the natural vibes of the grass walls, we felt at home.

Right as we thought we couldn’t fit any additional food in our belly’s, the owner came out with chocolate milkshakes!!!! Big win. As if I hadn’t already been convinced…

Durango food in general is overpriced and overrated for tourists. This place is the real deal at a very affordable price.

I cannot wait to see what the new back patio holds!

Good helping of food and you can get it as spicy as you desire. Food is prepared fresh and quickly. I've had the pad see ew and the Thai basil fried rice. Both were delicious.

Updated review: There was a change in owner in 4Q2023. Be careful on GF now and ask detailed questions on meal prep.

Exceptional Thai flavors!! Gluten free options are wonderful and much appreciated!! We truly hope that you stay open here in Durango. Your business would be sorely missed.

I am a Thai food snob and this is one of the best places I have eaten outside of Thailand. Definitely the best spot in Durango. The food was all cooked perfectly, seasoned and sauced to perfection, and their spice scale wasn’t a joke just as it should be. The slow service should be the last thing you care about with food this good.

An amazing little "hole in the wall" restaurant.
Definitely fresh ingredients with just the right amount of spices 😁 😁 and easy to access with a phone call and reserved seating.
I highly recommend it, and honestly will try again when I'm back in town.

Keep up the good work, to the great cooks behind the delicious food.

If you haven't had the red curry from here then you have never experienced what it is like to eat a meal crafted from the gods. Truly a religions experience! Seriously, put your phone down, get in your car, and go order the red curry immediately.

Beef noodle soup was delicious. Thank you to everyone working there, especially the beautiful chef Ja-Ae.

They should get 7 stars!!! So much better with the new ownership. We got pad thai, Singapore noodles, spring rolls and thai tea. All was fantastic and served beautifully. Cant wait to go back

Absolutely incredible. Beef pad see ew was phenomenal. Some of the best I've had in years. Wife raved about how great the pho bo was as well. Gyoza was great as well. Service was quick, great, and the host was funny.

I wish I wasn't just visiting so I could come back next week!

When I moved out of Denver, the one thing I missed most was good ethnic food, specifically Thai food. This place fills that void and more. The owners are incredible. The food is amazing. Definitely give it a try.

Perfectly cooked! The Tom Yum soup was warming

Wowza! Somebody needs to kiss the Chef! Now this is real Thai food! The super long comments on the negative reviews kinda scared me, but now I understand why. Nothing bad should ever be said about this heavenly place. Keep up the great work!