Curry Up & Wok This Way - Union Hall

We used Curry Up and Wok This Way to cater an event for 30 people. They were super accommodating and worked with us to pick the best menu for our group and even included GF and diabetic friendly meals for some of our guests! Everyone loved it!

Love the people and food! Pad Kra Pow is my favorite and it always smacks! So freaking good, shoutout to Ning And Chef for creating a memorable Thai experience here in downtown Waco! Will continue supporting them and keep wokking this way!

The cook here was friendly and very helpful. Let me tell you he can fire up your dish when you order Thai heat! I was amazing but you have to be a heat freak. Loved the pad kra pow and green curry.

We gave this place a try because of the creative name. The service was very professional, insightful, and knowledgeable of allergies. The Curry and Drunken Noodles were amazing. Great portion sizes, wonderful flavors, and nice presentation. It's located in Union Hall. There are lots of options under one roof. Food court on steroids! Clean bathroom and friendly faces! 5 star Thai food!

I stumbled upon Curry Up and Wok This Way in Waco during a work trip, and it was AMAZING! Our group received exceptional customer service, and Ning and Bank's warm hospitality made us feel right at home. The Thai curry was hands-down the best I've ever had – rich, flavorful, Spicy, and utterly delicious. I was so impressed that I convinced my husband to join me on a return trip from Austin to Waco just to try it! We ordered the curry again (it's a must-try!) and also tried the drunken noodles. Both dishes exceeded our expectations – the flavors were bold, and the quality was top-notch. If you're in Waco or willing to make the trip from Austin (like we did!), Curry Up and Wok This Way is an absolute must-visit. Ning and Bank's kindness, combined with the incredible food, makes for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommended!

My wife was had their food when she was on a work retreat in Waco. She came home and insisted we make the drive so I could try the food. So we drove from Austin to Waco just to eat here. If I’m being honest, it was well worth the drive! The owners and staff are amazing and the food is so delicious! We’re vegan and they made sure to make the necessary adjustments to the dishes that we ordered. If your local to Waco and haven’t tried their food, you’re definitely missing out.

Curry up and Wok has delicious and authentic Thai food! You really are eating food like Thai people do! Chef really knows what he’s doing! Thank you for a wonderful experience:)

EDIT #2 - Final Review ———> I finally had a chance to try it last week. I ordered the Pad Thai and Panang Curry. To be blunt, Pad Thai overall was a 2/5. I wasn’t very impressed with the flavor, and the portion size was below average. The bean sprouts were terrible. I’m not sure if they were old or what, but usually they have a mildly sweet, nutty flavor and these were sour and tasted completely soiled. Nothing else stood out about the dish. Moving on to the panang curry…it was fantastic, which is saying a lot because I usually hate curry. It doesn’t have an overpowering curry taste like most Indian curry’s. It had an amazing, complex, flavor profile. I was extremely impressed. My girlfriend tried the drunken noodles, and much like the pad Thai, wasn’t very impressed. I really hope they improve their noodle dishes. EDIT IN RESPONSE TO REPLY ---> I'm changing my review to 5 stars until I get another chance to try it. I don't think they deserve a 1 star review considering the circumstances. ORIGINAL REVIEW ———> I called twice to place a to-go order, and no answer. So I figured they might be busy, waited 10 minutes, called twice again. Nothing. Very disappointing, because I was hoping to try this place tonight and support small business but unfortunately this small business is poorly managed. They obviously need to invest in a phone system and software where they can dock multiple calls while they’re busy so they can serve all potential customers. I’m amazed this business owner hasn’t thought of this already. I wish them luck and I hope to get an opportunity to try it in the future. Maybe they’ll answer their phone next time. Disappointed in their lack of ability to manage this business effectively.

I called twice to place a to-go order, and no answer. So I figured they might be busy, waited 10 minutes, called twice again. Nothing. Very disappointing, because I was hoping to try this place tonight and support small business but unfortunately this small business is poorly managed. They obviously need to invest in a phone system and software where they can dock multiple calls while they’re busy so they can serve all potential customers. I’m amazed this business owner hasn’t thought of this already. I wish them luck and I hope to get an opportunity to try it in the future. Maybe they’ll answer their phone next time. Disappointed in their lack of ability to manage this business effectively. EDIT IN RESPONSE TO REPLY ---> I'm changing my review to 5 stars until I get another chance to try it. I don't think they deserve a 1 star review considering the circumstances.

Got the chicken green curry and it was amazing! I was impressed with how fast it was ready, but they actually got the spice levels correct. Most Thai places around don't get it right and it's too mild. Chicken tasted fresh, the rice was perfect, and the sauce had a great heat but also a nice unique sweetness!

Since day one, this place has never disappointed! Quality food, made with care, by folks who truly enjoy their craft. I am a regular customer and always enjoy my experience. Everyone is amazing and they all take pride in their cooking, but Phillip makes the BEST Pad Kra Pow!!!

The fried rice, curry, stir fried vegetables and Pad Thai were so delicious that I felt those food were not only satisfying my cravings with authentic Thai food but also detoxing and healing my body. Moreover, the owner, the lovely couple were incredibly kind and friendly to each and every customer they served. I saw an excellent chef’s spirit that I experienced back in my roots, Japan.

I have ordered here 2 times so far and it has been amazing each time! The curry is made perfectly. I love how you can adjust you spice level on everything! I get mild (2-3 chilies) just a little kick with the sweetness from the coconut milk perfection! Highly recommend!

Best Thai food I’ve had in Central TX! The owner, Bank, said he worked in a Michelin star restaurant in the Bay Area, and IT SHOWS!!! So flavorful and high quality ingredients. Panang curry and Pad Kee Mao are a must try

Curry Up and Wok This Way truly stands out with its exceptional food and service. The dishes are a delightful blend of flavors, and the attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended!

I’m a food snob, so I’m always judging pretty harshly. For me, this is one of the best Thai restaurants, and perhaps Asian restaurants in general, that I’ve been to. I haven’t had one bad thing in the menu. On top of that, the owners are really genuine people. Highly recommend them at both locations.

We're craving Thai food while driving past Waco. Have no regret in stopping by this restaurant. I ordered Pad Kar Tiem Chicken. The taste was exactly what I wanted!! My family got Shrimp Fried Rice and Green Curry with Beef. Overall, the food was excellent and corrected the way we usually have in Thailand. Well done We’ll be back again soon.

Atmosphere was great service was great food was amazing. What really made my day was the customer service provided to by Jacob I was having a very rough day and he took the time to check up on me and see me more a than just a customer. I really appreciated that.

I wish I could give the service more than 5 stars. The people were so kind and helpful here. Best Thai food anywhere around here! We got spicy fried rice and it was the exact spice level I would expect at a Thai place. Don’t get ballsy with the spice level here . Authentic Thai flavors and fresh food. We even won a free Thai shaved ice because they were having their 2nd anniversary. All of our food was absolutely amazing. Side note: I hate the set up of union hall and if you’re not from here you wouldn’t know this place is inside union hall.

I’m an Asian girl who always craves something good, just found “the best authentic Thai food” in TEXAS!! No doubt at all why this got so busy. I don’t mind waiting for the high quality and delicious food from them! As I thought, it wasn’t disappointing me and my family at all. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! One thing that I learned and needed to be aware of is Union Hall doesn’t have enough free parking space for the customers. Never mind, I can pay for it!

Too spicy noodles!! We ordered Pad Kee Mao with medium spice level but what I got was extremely hot. If you’re not a big fan of crazy hot spices then I wouldn’t recommend it. But if you still wanna try it out, good luck! :D We also ordered Thai style fried rice which was okay. Besides their service is good.

Curry Up & Wok this Way is a popular Asian fusion restaurant that offers Indian cuisine. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, generous portions, and reasonable prices. The service is generally friendly and attentive. Overall, Curry Up & Wok this Way is a great dining option for anyone looking for delicious and affordable Indian cuisine.

Reading some of these reviews……I just wonder if the few negative people have ever had authentic Thai food? Like have they actually been to Thailand and tasted what Thai food is? IF YOU WANT Authentic Thai food, look no further….if you want some Americanized Chinese food with a twist of Thai flavors…don’t come here.

Reading some of these reviews……I just wonder if the few negative people have ever had authentic Thai food? Like have they actually been to Thailand and tasted what Thai food is? IF YOU WANT Authentic Thai food, look no further….if you want some Americanized Chinese food with a twist of Thai flavors…don’t come here.

The Panang curry was PHENOMENAL!! Service was fast & very friendly!! You must try it!

I told the gentleman behind the cash register that I had no idea what to order. He asked if I liked curry and when I said yes he offered to give me a sample of the green curry and panang curry sauces. Both were amazing! I ended up getting the panang curry with tofu and I couldn’t finish it all but didn’t have enough left for another meal. It was delicious and I love that this place is set in a food court of sorts where my family could choose what they wanted and I could have curry!

Delicious curry soups, I'm from Austin. Very nice to find a restaurant with yummy Thia dishes. Yummy food

Always friendly service and fantastic food. Some of the most authentic food in Waco. One my favorite “comfort” foods after a long day.

This is definitely the place to go for authentic Thai food and where you would very likely encounter flavor profiles that are entirely new to you. When I think of Thai restaurants like this one was, I think about good quantity of food to fulfill one's stomach and heart. If you love spice all you have to do is ask and the pepper it up for you. I love this place.

Ordered the green curry and it was amazing! Great flavor, veggies cooked well (not too mushy) and the spice was spot on. I'm so happy to find a local place with good Thai curry.

Was awesome. Fast food environment, but MUCH better than the Thai restaurant in Waco. Their hot meter is accurate....Don't order hot if you don't want HOT. I got "Thai hot"......cried a little.

Best Thai food in outside of Thailand. No compromises with the dishes we had. I live full time in Thailand. It is painful when some one suggest to go to a Thai restaurant when I am traveling in the USA. This great couple that runs it are Thai but been in the USA awhile. After speaking to them in Thai they assured me that I would not be disappointed. I was not. Order the Pad See Eiw. A great diversion to the traditional Pad Thai. The Fried Rice was just like at home, eating on a street corner in Bangkok. They are worth the visit insife Union Hall. We will be back soon. Thank you Bangk. Thank you Ning!!!!

Great food. This is well prepared good tasting food. The people are friendly. The food is cooked to order. You can't go wrong eating here.

Phenomenal! I showed my friend this place and they let her taste everything before we bought, just to make sure that it was to our preferred heat level and their tea was off the chain. Highly recommend!

We ordered the Penang curry and Green curry for lunch and both were super tasty

Curry Up catered our wedding and knocked it out of the park! Everything was so professionally done, beautifully presented, & most importantly truly delicious! Our guests were raving over everything — especially the mango sticky rice spoons — and everyone was returning for seconds! 10/10!!

I had the Pad Ke Mao with chicken and it definitely met my expectations! The flavor was authentic and the spice level was good. I appreciated how, after I chose my spice level, the cashier told me how many Thai chiles it contained. I will be back again.

I had the pad kra pow. Quite possibly the best thing these lips have tasted. I raved to the staff and they let me try the two types of curry’s. So amazing. Can’t wait to go back.

We loved our food!!! Literally the best thing we ordered from Union Hall. But what really closed the deal was that this was the only place that had fantastic customer service.

Surprisingly flavorful! I got the pad kee mao with chicken and my husband got the stir fry with mixed vegetables and both were super tasty with the perfect amount of spice (we got mild). Would definitely eat here again. And the person who checked us out (blond, recommended Dichotomy’s coffee?) was super friendly. All around an A+ experience.

I’ve eaten several times at Curry Up and have loved every dish! My favorite is the panang curry, I’ve tried it with shrimp and chicken and both are delicious. The spice heats up quickly so go easy if you’re sensitive. The coconut cream definitely balances out for an overall great flavor that I’m happy to come back to. Owner and staff are the best too!

Came in to exclusively try this place and it did not disappoint!! I got drunken noodles with chicken and a spiciness of 2. Holy moly I am in heaven. This place is amazing and is true to the curry flavors. Hubby got the mild panang curry with shrimp. He is also in love. Highly recommend!!!

This was our first time in Waco and we tried Curry Up & Wok as the first lunch out. The prices are typical but the portion is almost as half as much you would get from any Thai place around Houston. I like it coz I did not have to worry about to-go-boxes. We tried the Pad-see-ew noodle dish and Thai Fried rice. We got extra spice on the side. The Thai tea was good too. You have the option to choose between home milk or coconut milk for the topping. The service was quick and friendly and also gave us recommendations to check the city out.

Delicious authentic Thai flavors! I've been to Thailand multiple times and Curry Up has the most authentic flavors in town. I love ordering their Pad Thai and other noodle selections. I often will choose mild spice as I am not able to handle spicier foods but the spice always checks in and is willing to adjust as necessary to your flavor preferences. So thankful for the delicious options they bring to Waco!

This place was SCRUMPTIOUS. I had the Penang curry which was a delight. The service was great. They were fast and friendly. I can’t wait to go back and try something new!

Without a doubt the best Asian food in Waco. Don't bother with anywhere else, just go here. I've been three times and everything I've had has been exceptional. I always test an Asian restaurant with how good their chicken fried rice is, and it's probably the best I've ever had. Currently exploring the more traditional Thai dishes, and have loved them. The owners, Bank and Ning, (hope I spelled those right) are some of the nicest people I've met. Go support these great people and get some delicious food!!

Live up to its name, Curry Up! —amazing curry and other dishes. The owners are sweet and caring individuals. Being Thai, myself, and quite picky about Thai food, I would eat there again whenever I have someone ready to come with me to Union Hall. I love and impressed of all the spice levels they have. I eat spicy so the highest spice level there was Thai’s Spicy, which was hot, but I wouldn’t made it any other way. I ordered the Panang Curry and impress with depth of flavors and, of course, spices. I know that if you come to the place it will be worth your while (and you might also be returning also) so give this cool place a shot or call to do ToGos whatever works, I’d recommend. I love that the owner are passionate about what they do and hope to introduce authentic Thai food and dishes name found also in Thailand. You’d get both great, fresh food and unique culture. And also no msg for some of you who may be wondering, so CurryUp and give this place a try! Hope this helps!-

Absolutely amazing. These guys know what they are doing. My wife and I eat Thai all the time all over the country and this is best we have ever had. We were in Waco for 7 days and ate here 6 times. The Penang curry, pad Thai, and drunken noodles are insane. They are so nice too! Just go, you can thank me later.

Staff is so helpful for new people, food is so delicious and great priced! I recommend this place to everyone!! Also the get upside app gives 7% cash back when you eat here!!

Best Thai food I have ever had! I've tried multiple dishes here (pad kee mao drunken noodles, fried rice, pad thai, panang curry, etc), and all of them are top notch. The chef and team are all extremely kind. So glad they are here in Waco!

EASILY the best Thai food in Waco, I get the curry at least once or twice a week! If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re truly missing out.

This is the best Thai food ! Reminds me of homemade Thai food and is just spectacular! The staff are super friendly and helpful and you can tell they love their jobs and the food they make . Try the Green curry it is to die for !

Best curry in Waco, easily! If you want good food, don't bother going anywhere else. I'd give them ten stars if I could.

I dare say this is one of the best places to eat in Waco. Sooo yummy. Penang curry is the best with the vegan FROZEN Thai tea it’s a treat to come here

Ordered a green curry from here spicy. The Flavor and spice was off the charts, incredibly tasty food, would order again.

Got the red curry here (to-go) and it was great! Too bad they were out of Thai tea when I went.

This place is the best! We were in town from Utah and needed some good Thai. Curry up and wok this way blew our minds!!!!