Went in with my wife to try the place out on a recommendation. To say it was disappointing would be an understatement! We waited about 15 minutes for someone to come take our drink order. After waiting another 10 minutes for the drinks (that never came), we gave up and left. I wish I could say something about the food, but we still have no idea! Side note - the place only had four other people in the restaurant at two booths! If you want to eat, I would suggest going elsewhere! read more

Ordered pad z U beef and it was Delicious. Meat was flavorful and not dry. Vegetables were Cooked just right. If you like a wide rice noodle this is a good dish. First time here & I will eat it again. I event got a dish to go for tomorrow because I liked it so much. read more

5 R Cha Thai Bistro - Beef Pad z U - Thai Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Stopped in 1 recent evening to get some dinner, ordered onsite for take out. Got the E5, Garlic w/ Beef & an order of Crab Wontons. Order came pretty quickly, & couldn't have been more tasty! Nice, Casual place in a really convenient area (for me!) Will certainly patronize again & again. read more

Food was great! Probably the top 5 Thai joints in the east valley. Very friendly service but I felt neglected when it came to refilling my drink. My wife loved her doors as well. The outside of the building is a little rough but the food is good enough that we all need to support them and give them enough business to throw on a coat of paint and pretty up the building. This is a restaurant worth supporting with your business. read more

We called to verify their hours and they said were open till till 9. Then they called us back while we were on the way there to tell us they were closing early. We asked if we could take out and they said yes. When we got there they at least 5 tables that just got food and another table barely ordering. The hosted asked if we wanted to be seated but we declined because clearly they didn't want another new table so we just got take out. read more

Two stars for being very friendly and having Bible verses on the menu, but the ambience is lacking and the food quality falls short as well. They may just have their own unique way of flavoring their food but it's quite different than most Thai restaurants. The pad Thai was almost syrupy and molasses flavored, and the drunken noodles did not have the fat wide noodles. And the flavor was not exciting. read more

F-3. Pineapple Fried Rice Drunken Noodles Just order these two items when visiting the area and got really disappointed. I had been to Many Thai restaurants. The food here is way below average. read more

This place screams average. The appetizer servings are so-so and skimpy. The high school servers, though pleasant and eager to help, are poorly trained. Location - 5 stars Ambiance/Decor - 3 stars Food - 3 stars Value - 3 stars Service - 3 stars read more

5 R Cha Thai Bistro - This is an ENTIRE order of calamari. Sorry. - Thai Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I've been recommended this restaurant by my family and just so happened it was that referring family member's birthday. We went in and the staff recognized my family members and even remembered their favorite rotation of dishes. They seated us very quickly and were quick to start taking our orders. The food arrived very fresh and in a timely fashion. We were able to enjoy the tranquil environment whilst chatting and celebrating the birthday. This place cares about their business, their food quality, and more importantly, their guests. I downloaded this app because I was very impressed with this place and will definitely be returning. You just don't see the personable staff and great service this establishment has anymore in the food industry. Great job! read more

Very good Thai food. Very nice and good servers. I have had fried rice with a meat and the drunken tiger(I think) a rib eye dish that is delicious! read more

Chicken we had tasted like rubber and stale. 2 out of 3 meals were marginal flavors Photos look good flavors were marginal read more

We came here for luncheon and there were tables on the periphery so very much 6 feet apart. The entrees came in take out plastic bowls but spring rolls came on China ..odd for me and a wee bit off putting but perhaps dishwashing a bus staff are unavailable . I had tofu in a peanut sauce on a bed of steamed veggies with. Cup of rice on the side . I've had this fish before and could swear they used a soft tofu instead of the firm but the peanut sauce was awesome. Veggies were Al dente . The sauce was 2/5 hot and it was barely hot at all . I think they have toned down the spice value for the surrounding customers, which is too bad because I like a little heat . If you are partial to a bit of heat , a 4/5 might work for you. The spring rolls looked very fresh and that recipe had not changed. Service was prompt and I have no complaints there . All in all good value for the money but the quality and uniqueness that was their hallmark in prior years was not there. But they still had Pad wooo sen on the menu so next time I'll have that . One of my favs! read more

Really fresh and flavorful food in a charming atmosphere. My children always enjoy eating here although probably not best for younger kiddos. read more

Every time we come here we leave so satisfied. The food is delicious and the staff is friendly. Highly recommend the red curry!

I'm been on a Thai food kick recently so I had to hit up this spot! The place is surprisingly nice on the inside considering it's not so "fancy" on the outside. Service was great; she was friendly and informative about their spice levels. I got the chicken panang hot and the drunken noodles and this combo cannot be beat! Though I HAVE had better panang, it is only according to my "beginners tastebuds", so 5 stars! read more

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Had the tofu salad rolls and Rama with tofu twice in a week. Really, really good sauce on the Rama and perfectly cooked rice. Complaints are minor - the sauce with the salad rolls was too sweet, and a few of the veggies in the Rama were undercooked both times I ordered. Overall very good Thai food for Mesa read more

We have always had excellent food at 5R Cha Thai. We have eaten in as well as home delivery.

Tried the Crying Tiger specialty on last visit and was sorely disappointed. The carrots (allergy) I'd specifically asked to be omitted were included, so the server brought the dish back to just remove the carrots (carrot juice still present in the entree). The server returned with the dish promptly, but then the meat was thoroughly burnt on the bottom, and the kitchen forgot to send out the steamed egg noodles. Showed the burnt meat to the server, who quickly had the order redone, minus the carrots. After all of that, the food tasted sweet to me, and some of the vegetables were still raw. Perhaps the spices contained sugar? Thank goodness I'd requested the special sauce that came with the steak be brought "on the side," because it contained fish sauce, and I'm allergic to all things seafood. (Grew up enjoying food made with fish sauce, but developed food allergies in the early 2000s, officially diagnosed in 2006- shrimp, lobster, and a few white fish included- and I decided to avoid all seafood by late 2018. Yes, wild salmon, CRAB, and seaweed salad, too- boo hoo). This visit also confirmed my suspicion that I cannot have homemade coconut milk ice cream at Thai restaurants... Developed a migraine while at the restaurant, drove home, and felt nauseous for a few hours after. Best way to alleviate nausea is to allow the body to do what it feels like. I then remembered I felt the same way the last time I had homemade coconut ice cream at another restaurant. I don't fault 5 R Cha for the ice cream fiasco. $18 Crying Tiger entree, $3 serving of steamed egg noodles which I had to remind the kitchen I'd ordered, and deteriorating table and chairs haven't made me wish to return in many weeks now. Going to look elsewhere in Mesa for good Thai food. read more

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Yay! This place is reopened for business following the COVID shutdown. Food was hot, delicious and the staff were well prepared to offer safe distancing. We were so happy to be able to sit down and be served in an actual restaurant again! Our food was excellent! read more

5 R Cha Thai Bistro - N-6. Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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First time here. Came with a lot of family and we ordered many dishes. THANKFULLY we were the only ones there. The waitress was super attentive (how could she not be? lol) but even when I saw she was having her break in the dining room herself, she would get up and assist us when we needed things. Aside from the service, the food was served piping hot and DELICIOUS! Only bad review I would say is is was easily too hot in the room. I think they turned on some A/C but the evil sun just blasts through their open windows and bakes everything. Not very comfortable in that respect. read more

Great service, very clean. We had wonton soup and the dumplings and broth was very flavorful! Oh and the crab fried wontons were delish!

We order here a long wedding week, after all they were ate I just wanted something simple... soup! So I order off Grubhub for pickup and I order the wonton soup (mild spice) and my husband ordered Thai fried rice. My soup wasn't spicy at all, and hardly had flavor, I had to add seasons and sauces to be able to eat it. The pork dumplings aren't tasty at all I had to take them out the soup and just eat the rest. The fried rice was the same, very simple not my flavor. We have been wanting to go here for a while maybe we will try it again another time read more

First time at 5 R Cha I used their online ordering system for a pickup order. I made a big order around 8:30pm. The servers were super friendly and didn't give me any hard time when I arrived 5 mins passed their close time at 9:05pm. Most of their entrées can be made vegan. We really enjoy their dishes especially the Sticky rice with fresh mango. Their Pumpkin Curry is also really good! I put in a special request to put potato in their Pad Thai, usually requests like that seems to get forgotten for take out orders, but 5R Cha was very serious about those little requests. I also love their atmosphere where there is a center decoration piece in their dining area, all the tables are well placed to give customers more personal space compared to other Thai restaurants where the tables are packed so tightly. read more

5 R Cha Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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We have come here a few times now for lunch and dinner. As well as many orders to go. Everything is cooked fresh and it's nice and hot when you get it. The jasmine rice is very good, cooked perfectly. I usually get the yellow curry with shrimp. Sometimes with chicken. We have not yet tried the soup as an entrée. Which is hard to believe. But, the next time I go there, that's what I'm going to try. M got the sweet and sour Thai style chicken. Very good ,also fresh. Huge portions of vegetables in it. We've gotten food to go and they wrap it up nicely. We did get the Crab wontons as well. Lots of cream cheese in them or something similar to it . The lunches are quick and easy with the lower price. Then it comes with rice and egg rolls and soup . Still a lot on the menu we haven't tried yet. But, you know how it is you get wrapped up in your favourite. Restrooms are clean. it's easy to get to ,as it is right on the corner and there is ample parking . read more

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Went to this restaurant on Sunday march 6th 2022. Had the pineapple fried rice with chicken and was throwing up all night and the whole next day. I have never had food poisoning before then but yeah not a good time. I'd hope that in the future you provide fully cooked food and keep it clean, because that was a rough time. I for sure won't be going back. read more

We order to go and it was delicious. Super easy online ordering and a lot of gluten free options that are clearly labeled on the menu! Can't wait to eat here again. read more

Terrible service and good is worse. Came here with friends when our regular Thai place was closed. The servers English very bad. First was served not what was ordered. When good came We couldn't eat... Taste was horrible. Not good Thai food at all. read more

Delicious!!! I've been driving past this restaurant for 2 years and finally tried it for dinner this week. It is clean and spacious. There was a nice crowd for a weeknight. Service was excellent and the server was very kind to help me decide on the level of spicy heat I wanted. I had yellow curry and Tom Kha with chicken. I crave that soup! I will be returning often! Glad to know there is a great Thai restaurant right in my neighborhood. read more

5 stars for the clean and spacious AMBIANCE 5 stars for the superb SERVICE 5 stars for the delicious FOOD my favorite: Thai Papaya Salad over fried fish= 2 thumbs up!!!! read more

5 R Cha Thai Bistro - YUM WOONSEN SALAD + CUP OF TOM KA GAI with my KANGEN WATER= 3 THUMBS UP! - Thai Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This is decent Thai food. I get takeout from this restaurant every so often and normally get the pad Thai with tofu, pad see ew with shrimp, and the spring rolls with shrimp. The pad Thai with tofu is very good when you get it with mild spice. However, the pad see ew lacks some flavor. The spring rolls are not good. They are bland and lack flavor. Definitely recommend pad Thai with tofu, pad see ew with shrimp is decent, and will not be getting the spring rolls again. I like this place for takeout as the dine in experience is not my favorite. Ambience/service is not great in the restaurant. Pretty expensive for the quality of food but a decent and reliable take out option for Thai food in Arizona. read more

Delicious food and the best crab wontons but my shrimp drunken noodles had 3 shrimps total-- definitely not worth the upcharge. Great for takeout and always fresh. read more

Nice place, good food. This place has been here for awhile and I passed it frequently for a couple of years. So I finally, stopped to give it a try. I had the special avocado veggie roll, chicken 5 R Cha Basil and Shrimp Pad Thai. Everything was good. read more

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Yes, I am a big fan of this place. The food was very good! I ordered fresh rolls, tom yum and a noodle dish. I did order extra chicken but it still seemed lacking in the main dish but the soup was the best! The staff was great, food was out fast and hot and the restaurant was fine. We enjoyed it and would happily return if we are up in Mesa again. read more

5 R Cha Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

As I write this review, please keep in mind I'm by no means a Thai food expert... This nice little Thai place is on the corner of Mckellips and Recker Rd. At first glance, it may not seem much, but the gem is truly inside.... Decor: I personally love little restaurants that have simple decor. This place has nice booths, couple of tables. They have a little fountain with fake flowers in it. I personally loved it. Food: we ordered the original pad Thai with chicken, orange chicken special, and egg rolls. The food was delicious, and I was beyond surprised on how good it was. The sauce did seem a little bland, but overall really good. Customer Service: Not too much to write about here, she was welcoming at first. Had trouble with English, and trying to work their POS system. Drinks were filled, they were polite. I was satisfied. Overall: I am glad I didn't read and believe some of the reviews here. I throughly enjoyed my dinner at this restaurant and will continue to recommend, and return here another time. read more

5 R Cha Thai Bistro - The daily special was orange chicken - Thai Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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This is my first time in Tempe to enjoy terrific and authentic Thai food. We started with crispy crab won tons. Thai chicken salad along with Tom khan light coconut soup. Next came the entrees....beef pad Thai and 5-R Cha eggplant. We had no desire for desserts since the members in our party were all satisfied...We had to take back the left-overs. Our server, Alyssa was the best. She guided us through the menu and was very patient with the new comers! I gave 5 R Cha a 5 star rating because I enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere! I were living here; I would make come here often. Please give them a try.....You will not be disappointed. read more

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I'm the biggest fan of spice there is! From Ghost peppers to the Carolina Reaper, I love the stuff. I have been trying to find the spiciest pad thai in AZ, and was excited to learn they put tofu in theirs. I ordered the spiciest pad thai they have on two separate occasions, and both times I came back home to realize they didn't add ANY spice at all. I asked for the crazy thai hot whatever (Even wrote a note the second time), and came back with noodles that tasted milder than plain rice. Never going here again. read more

While it doesn't look like much for the outside, the inside it very cute and clean looking. The cashier was very nice. They food was very good. I just got entrees to go, but next time I will have a table in their dining room. read more

Ordered chicken pad Thai. The noodles were soggy like they were soaking in the sauce a very long time. Even the bean sprouts were soft. Did not taste fresh, and I didn't finish it - in the garbage it went. read more

Great authentic food and fast friendly service. What a gem. It's my first time and definitely will not be my last time.

I've enjoyed lunch here a couple of times...the yellow curry is quite tasty. I've gotten the "medium" spicy and there is just a slight hint of a burn...I haven't tried it "hot", but I'm sure that would be manageable. The first time I came was with a friend who had never eaten Thai yellow curry...he was really blown away by the taste. Lunch comes with an egg roll, which is pretty standard fare - although I don't remember having one when I have visited Thailand? Maybe we did, I just don't remember. The main dish is plenty for a good lunch without forcing you into an after lunch coma. The building is easy to find, clean and well attended. All in all a very good Thai restaurant. read more