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    5 R Cha Thai

    3.6 (175 reviews)
    InexpensiveThai, Diners, Beer Bar
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Classy
    Happy hour specials

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    Gary H.

    Very friendly staff and nice facility. Waitress answered all of our concerns and offered 2 gluten free options. We chose the pad Thai with chicken and no tofu or spice. Looked very nice, but the sauce left a heavy lemon pasty aftertaste which we did not like. We did get to go boxes, so it wasn't horrible, but not great. Would we come again? Probably not. Clean and pleasant restaurant helps.

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    Kyle W.

    We came here for a birthday dinner celebration to accommodate for our group's dietary needs which this place was perfect for. Inside was clean and not busy so we were seated and taken cared of quick. Waitres was friendly and nice. Helpful too with deciding on what to get. We ordered spicy noddles, peanut curry (medium spicy for flavor), and the chef's special char grilled pork w/ spicy chili sauce and jasmine rice. We also had the thai tea with the yelp check-in. Food came out hot and portion size was fitting for price. The pork could've been less overcooked, as it was a little tough, but it was still good. Next time, we might just get the spicy noodles and peanut curry. It was so good over rice. Pork was little pricier. Overall, it was a good experience and tasty. Would recommend, wouldn't mind coming back. But fyi there's a party fee if you're a big group.

    LaToya B.

    I had a lunch date with my mother and daughters yesterday. We ordered quite a few dishes to share. We ordered spicy noodles, crab rag-goons, spicy salad, the fried rice and chicken as our protein, some pork ribs, and the seafood dish. It's hard to say which was my favorite because it was all so delicious. Chefs kiss! The staff and service was awesome as well. Oh and they give you great portions and it's not too pricey. We will definitely be going back! Well deserved 5 stars

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    Lara S.

    I almost feel like I shouldn't write this review so I can gatekeep this restaurant...I've been here twice and both times were super pleasant. The food is delicious and very cheap! It's great value for the large servings that you get. I love taking people here because it's not too loud or busy. It's a small hole in the wall restaurant, the kind you need for a local Thai spot. In the past I have tried the green curry, the yellow curry, the bbq chicken, and more. All of the dishes have been tasty and authentic. They only have one type of beer but Singha is good anyway.

    Sour pad Thai. I'm guessing something spoiled that made it sour.
    Keniff K.

    The curry I ordered was decent. The rice that came with it was cold like it was refrigerated overnight cold and hard. Ok I've had many pad Thai in my life span and they were flavorful and on the sweet side. This one on the other hand was sour. I thought that maybe they squeezed lime in it but I kept digging for the source and the tofu I bit into was sour (spoiled) they also used bean sprouts that could've contributed to the sour taste of the dish overall but I've had enough and didn't want to risk exploring this mystery dish. I would've given this place a better review but I am not a big fan of places that serves food that are spoiled. Getting food poisoning is not fun and could kill someone. Place needs food quality control. Don't try to save a few bucks and risk getting people sick not worth it!

    Pad Thai

    Garbage! Most bland Pad Thai I've ever had. Ordered online and wasn't ready when I got there. Waited 45 min. They ran out of rice and sauce apparently. Tiny portion for cost. Don't waist your time and money.

    Drunken Noodles - Yummy
    Linda W.

    This is such a quaint restaurant that serves awesome Thai cuisine. The prices are all $12 to $14 and this includes soup. They have choices of no spice to very spicy. We are always greeted and seated promptly.

    Churrs to all!
    Jon H.

    Thai food so good I was tongue-Thai'd! It was a first time for us and not sure what to expect. Almost wore my suit and Thai but decided not to :p We arrived and had no reservations but it was ok since it was not completely busy. Had we come 30 minutes later, would have been slightly different. Got jumping busy and after tasting the great food, can see why. Also they have countless to-go orders, people coming in for take-away. Here's the skinny on the food: Photos speak a thousand words. So please take a gander after reading. Because it was Happy Hour, a mandatory smile came upon my face. Began with Singha Thai beer. Cheers! Went on to order veggie spring rolls with sweet chili sauce. Nice. The fried tofu was crispy delicious. Both of these came out piping hot straight from the kitchen. Panang Curry-Ordered with chicken and was tasty however a bit too much peanut taste and sweet for me but still good. Papaya salad with shrimp- Now we're talking! Tangy and well made. Shrimp so big that should not be called shrimp! Green Curry-Tender pork with a sauce that had some kick with excellent spice taste. This was my favorite even though it was a bright green color. Yummy beyond. Pad See ew ordered with beef and stir fried with marvelous noodles. Next time I'm not sharing this dish. I want one for myself. The grand finale was a warm Sticky Rice with Mango and brought it all home! The aroma was amazing. So much so, that the table next to us immediately placed an order. Please see photos of the formidable dishes. Service was more than competent even though one waitress took care of the entire place! Whenever we needed help, one glance was all it took. Thank you! Plenty of Parking as the restaurant sits on a strip mall. As always, thank for reading! Happy eating!

    Pineapple Curry lunch special
    Lindsey O.

    Great lunch special! Came here for lunch on a Monday and it was $7.99 for soup, a spring roll, rice, and a large entree that was any curry, noodle, or sautéed dish on their menu. I had the Pineapple Curry which first off is one of my favorite Thai dishes and I feel most places don't serve that, so it's a huge plus that they do. It was very tasty. I got it medium spicy and it was realllllly good. It had a nice kick but my mouth wasn't on fire at all, I probably could have gone one level up I think so if you like spicy you can probably level up. The spring roll was great and service was friendly. Knocked off a star because the soup was kind of cold, and I usually reserve 5s for mind blowing experiences. While Thai basil is good, it's definitely and and not quite a 5 for me - but definitely a great spot in the neighborhood where you won't be disappointed.

    Pad see ew with tofu (lunch special comes with egg roll and soup)
    Miranda N.

    Came here for lunch during the work week. The service was really quick, which is perfect for a work lunch break. I got the pad see ew with tofu and medium spiciness - I liked it, but it wasn't my favorite. The lunch specials come with an egg roll and a small bowl of soup - really great deal for $8 (pre tax and tip). TIP: Check in to get a free thai tea drink! I checked in but put my phone aside for the rest of the meal and didn't see the check in offer!

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    Good Thai food and nice atmosphere. The Tom yum is good as is the chai tea. Recommend is you like spicy food.

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    9 years ago

    Food is always excellent. Service is great, no matter what time of day. Happy Hour is a great time to go!

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    I am here two or three days per week. Service is amazing and food is outstanding. Lunch specials are great deals as well.

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    Lunch varieties are good. They served soup with their lunch. Enjoyed the soup the most. Looking forward to try more from their menu.

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    12 years ago

    Food was horrible. Way overpriced. Not recommended at all! Pad thai noodles extremely dry, chicken tasted reused. Steer clear!!

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    12 years ago

    My favorite place to eat Thai food!! Friendly staff & the food is always fresh & hot.

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    Nice place I love it food is good I love red curry u guys should try it I enjoyed I suggest u guys try it

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    Worst food and smallest portion I've ever had at any kind of restaurant. I highly Don't recommend this place

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    5 R Cha Thai - thai - Updated July 2026

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