A local favorite by many, Thai O Cha is an all-you-can-eat Thai buffet with a strong reputation for delicious dishes at affordable prices. The buffet has a number of choices available, but the Pad Woonsen, Red Curry, and Crispy Catfish come highly recommended. Don't skip the cucumber soup!

Prefer to order a la carte? The menu lists a variety of options as far as rolls, soups, and salads go. You can't go wrong with some spring rolls or the house special wings, ribs, or beef jerky! The crispy shrimp panang or gang dang will leave your mouth burning with just right amount of kick.

Thai O Cha is open Monday through Saturday, but occasionally switches hours up seasonally. Check their Facebook page for updates.

Thai O Cha
220 E Aviation Blvd
Universal City, TX 78148
(210) 659-3310
www.facebook.com/Thai-O-Cha-116125621742377

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr Heath Cajandig

Loved by locals and visitors alike, Thai O Cha is a must if in the Universal City area. Authentic to its roots, this Thai restaurant boasts a small lunch buffet for $10, as well as an extensive menu of traditional Thai fare. Fresh and plentiful, buffet items include pad Thai, penang beef, curries, spring rolls, ribs, as well as other tasty Thai dishes. Don't miss the papaya salad, cream cheese rolls, tom yum soups and laab, a mixture of ground meat with crushed rice, onion, cilantro and lime juice.

With more than 80 items, the menu is very reasonably priced and will not disappoint. Additionally, the service is attentive, friendly, and courteous, which enhances an overall very pleasant dining experience.

Thai O Cha is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays.

Thai O Cha
220 Aviation Boulevard
Universal City, TX 78148
(210) 659-3310
www.facebook.com/pages/Thai-O-Cha/116125621742377
www.yelp.com/biz/thai-o-cha-universal-city

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