Magic Thai - Springfield

Excellent Thai restaurant in Springfield but not great atmosphere

The waitress was extremely helpful in choosing the right heat level to ensure a great experience. The food tasted wonderful. My only concerns came as we were leaving. I happen to look up and see the air vents above our tables were completely packed with black filth. They desperately need cleaned. I wish I had taken a picture. However, we had already risen from our table and leaving. They are over the first set of tables as one walks in. Had I seen them upon arrival, we would not have stayed. I 'm a firm believer in the saying If that is what you CAN see as a customer... imagined what you CAN 'T see in the back .

I've been a fan of Magic Kitchen (Peoria Rd. And Lewis St. since the 90's. Chicken pad see ew medium, bume noodle dry medium, egg rolls. That's all I ever order. Myopic? Sure, but it's consistently terrific. I moved to Florida for 5 years, and every visit back to Springfield, I would bring back $50 worth of frozen egg rolls. They are simply the best, along with the peanut sauce, of which is amazing. I have tried Thai at several locations in Florida, and it wasn't even close. Springfieldians have it made! I live in Alton now but I still get Magic Kitchen when working in Spfld:

Delicious Love the Chilli paste. Always Hot and also love the Egg rolls

Really great food and staff. The egg rolls are amazing especially with the peanut sauce they come with. Tried several entrees and they were all delicious and they aren't kidding around with spice level, you order hot and you actually get it hot. Really appreciate that about them.