The interior is elegant, with lots of plants and ambient lighting. There's a more lively bar area and main dining room to enjoy. The service was prompt, friendly, and informative! Although the menu doesn't specify tofu availability, the waitress was able to direct me to vegetarian friendly options easily. They had unique, fusion cocktails that were delicious! The food was mostly good but the spice ranges were a bit off. I usually order medium spice at restaurants but unfortunately got almost no spice in my dish. I'd keep that in mind when ordering! They gave us chili oil to help the dishes after, but the original spice levels are much lower than expected. There's plenty of street parking around the restaurant. Would recommend! read more

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Beautiful location with a great happy hour until 6pm. We ordered chicken wings, oysters, and a lychee martini. Everything was fantastic, though I would probably skip the oysters since they were not my favorite. I also had the crab fried rice and kimchi. Both were delicious and that crab was in there! The kimchi was good but I wish it had a little more of a spicy kick. My friend ordered the shrimp lo mein and tiramisu and loved both, especially paired with a Chardonnay. Service was just ok, but the food and atmosphere make it worth coming back. Highly recommend and we will definitely return. read more

I come from the Bay Area in Cali and I really enjoyed the thai food here! The prices are comparable to back home, but so does the quality. FOOD: The portions are pretty big, so you get what you paid for. We ordered: - pagnaag duck curry: this dish basically came with half the duck. Skin was crispy and duck was very tender. Curry was just the right amount of spicy. - green curry w/ beef: tastes like a solid standard curry with a good mix of meat and veggies. - crab noodle curry: I've actually never had a dish like this before. It came with real crab and the curry was similar to a mix of yellow and red curry. Great for noodle lovers The only thing I would change is to offer brown rice! SERVICE: very friends and efficient service AMBIANCE: This place looks like an upscale restaurant. Loved the vibe and interior decor. We came right when it open, but I can imagine this place getting really crowded. Parking was really easy as they're located in an area that's still under development. Overall, I would definitely come back the next time I'm in Nashville! read more

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Great food, a lovely ambience, and truly impeccable service. We ordered the crab fried rice and it was amazing--the crab was so fresh and practically melted in your mouth. My husband enjoyed the wonton soup, and we shared a California roll that was perfect to round out the meal. Anna was incredibly attentive and thoughtful, helping us choose dishes she knew we'd love. The restaurant has such a nice vibe, and the menu offers so many great options--you really can't go wrong whether you dine in or grab takeout. We'll definitely be back. Thank you, Anna, for your kindness and for making our experience so special. Happy eating! read more

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Went to A-Roi by Smiley Thai after an unsuccessful trip to the Pantheon. Looked up places to eat around the area, and Yelp did NOT disappoint! The restaurant was empty when we arrived at 2:30 in the afternoon. So we were seated immediately. We ordered Edamame, seaweed salad, and the crab fried rice. The Edamame was okay, nothing to write home about. The seaweed salad was crunchy and tasty. The crab fried rice was a big portion and had a TON of crab in it. And it wasn't even immitation crab! It was actual lump crab. Would have loved to have some white pepper to put on the fried rice, but they didn't have that available. Service was great. Food came out quickly. Street parking was plenty and non-metered; which was definitely a plus. read more

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I had the sushi lunch. Nice size portion with miso soup or salad. I chose miso soup, very hot. Husband has red curry. Husband says it was the best red curry he's had, made with coconut milk. Good customer service, ambience was nice but at times loud. Soft music playing helped drown out the loud conversations. I definitely recommend! Nice size hot sake too. read more

A Roi By Smiley Thai - Red Curry - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Stopped by for a late lunch/ early dinner & just in time for happy hour. It's tucked away on the first floor of a residential building with street parking available. Comfortable & beautiful interior with bar seating available. The music is top-tier 90s R & B (Destiny's Child, Jon B) - I jammed the whole time! Love: service (very kind, thoughtful, patient, explained all dishes); pad grapow moo krop (nice balance of sweet/spicy/salty, tender & crispy pork belly); lychee martini Like: crab fried rice (nice chunks of crab; large serving; can make it spicy) read more

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The staff is not only beautiful lol but very pleasant and helpful. The atmosphere is beautiful and cozy tucked under a condo building. I ordered to go but decided to have a drink while I waited and omg it was amazing! Once I got to my mom's house with our order when we tasted the food we said omg it's so tasty! Hidden Gem you won't be disappointed! Plenty of free parking on the street around the restaurant! read more

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Delicious Thai food with an upscale ambience at reasonable prices! This is one of the closest Thai restaurants to the university without being in too busy of an area like downtown. The food is solid, and the service was attentive. I got the chicken udon. It said on the menu that it came with an egg, and so I thought it was going to be more like an Oyako-don, but the dish was closer to chicken on rice with an egg on the side. Regardless it was delicious! I'd love to try the sushi here in the future. There are a ton of menu items from Japanese in addition to Thai cuisine. read more

Vibe as soon as you walk in is so cool and loved all of the plants warming up the space! We went during happy hour (4-6pm) where they have drink/app specials. The Lychitini was a favorite, along with the Red Hulk roll. Prices for the rolls are $$$, but comparable to other spots in town and quality was very fresh and full of flavor. Not to mention, plating of the dishes was beautiful!! This is a great spot for a good mix of sushi and traditional thai dishes like pad kee mao and pad see ew which we also tried and were very impressed with. read more

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I've had their food both delivered an in the restaurant and I have been impressed both times. The food is always hot and freshly prepared. They have a great attention to detail with their presentation for both delivery and in the restaurant. The pad Thai has become one of my favs. I've had nothing but great experiences and will certainly be back time after time. read more

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I came to Nashville for a daxxify conference . I came to the restaurant for lunch . Trust me it's worth the car ride or uber. Came here around 1 pm and I had the whole place to myself. Ordered non alcoholic cocktail and it was exquisite. Beautiful and tasted better than it looked. Next was the tiger shrimp cocktail not on the menu but they made it for me. Suoer humongous shrimps . Juicy and fresh and flavorful . Rival seafood/steakhouse quality shrimps. The fresh oyster was delicious and fresh . The main course was the hulk roll. It was delicious and so many texture crunchiness and flavors fused together to give your tastebuds a party thuê will never forget . The crab fried rice was one of the best fried rice ever . It had the wok fried taste with juicy bug chunks of crab meats . The onion and scallion and garlic added so much flavor to the rice . The rice was moist and it was out of this world . The beef mamasan was equally stunning. The beef was fresh and tender soaked in a bath of creamy star anise coconut milk with crunchy peanuts and potatoes and onions . I couldn't possibly finish everything so I selectively got the rice and beef to go and sadly left the rest of the food there . read more

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Loved this place! The inside is lowly lit and inviting with great aesthetics. Our service was phenomenal and our server was so helpful with food and drink recommendations. Try the happy hour for sure! read more

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**October 31, 2024** I dined at ARoi by Smiley Thai at 6:50 PM. Parking is limited, but I was seated immediately. The server promptly took my drink and food orders. I chose the Crab Fried Rice, Pad See Ew with beef, and a Pink Hamachi roll. I thoroughly enjoyed the Crab Fried Rice; it was moist, flavorful, and generously portioned with lump crab meat, which was a nice bonus. The Pad See Ew had great flavor, although I would have preferred wider noodles. The beef was tender and succulent. The sushi roll was fresh and delicious. Overall, I appreciated both the food and the service. However, the restaurant's ambiance felt a bit dark; our table candle was unlit, and although a server offered to light it towards the end of our meal, we had already finished eating. read more

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Of all the sushi I had while in Nashville, this place stands out above the rest. I came for Happy Hour, which is 3pm-6pm, and it was empty by the time I showed up around 5pm. No matter, the dining room started filling up by the time my group left around 6:30pm. The interior is gorgeous and I loved the Halloween decorations they put up. There's also a rooftop area, but that wasn't open when I came in. I'm sure it looks just as cool, judging by the vibes here. The food is a cross between Japanese and Thai, with some American fusion. I stayed more on the Japanese side, but I was definitely eyeing the Thai-oriented dishes. I loved everything we had - the maki rolls had fresh fish and were perfectly portioned, the oysters on the half shell were divine, and the hot sake provided a nice accompaniment to our meal. Price-wise, this place is reasonable. Expect about $20-$40 per person. Service was friendly and efficient, too, which is always appreciated. We easily found free street parking, so I'm not sure about a parking lot or during peak times. I will absolutely be back and have already encouraged others to come here!! read more

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We met with friends for the first time and we all enjoyed the evening at A Roi!Delicious food, great ambience, modern decor, and fast service! Nice selection of different Asian cuisines. Will definitely return! A hidden treasure read more

Wow! This was so fresh so it made it so much better. The service was very friendly and knowledgeable. The decor was cool and the presentation of the dishes was excellent. The bar area was very nice and comfortable music level to carry a conversation without having to scream or raise your voice. They have a rooftop and it's open late with a few food options. Street parking and a little difficult and busy. Just be ready to walk. I definitely recommend this place. read more

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A Roi delivers every-time. Their rotating specials are always amazing, the lychee martini is heaven in a glass. Crab Fried rice- YES. Duck Curry- ABSOLUTELY!! The A5 wagyu roll? Need 12 of them, they are that good!! Their bar is beautiful, love the natural lighting, service always friendly, very well executed- they also have plenty of free street parking and i never have an issue finding a close spot. Happy hour is a great deal! read more

I dined at A Roi by Smiley Thai on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 6:30 pm. The restaurant was mostly empty at this time because of Halloween, but got busier later on. Upon entering, I was enamored by the ambient lighting from the bar and sushi bar since the main dining area was dimly lit. This restaurant has a very straightforward menu combining Japanese and Thai cuisine. I would say a lot of the menu items are typical of what I've seen in all the Japanese-Thai fusion restaurants I've been to (at least in this area). Of course, I had to order the pad se ew to assess the authenticity of the Thai food. I thought it tasted better than most pad se ew's I've had in the area. Good flavor and not too oily. The crabmeat fried rice had a generous portion of crab meat, which was excellent. The pink hamachi sushi roll was delicious and fresh. Service was attentive and nice. Food came out pretty quickly, which was expected given how quiet the restaurant was. Since it was Halloween, I enjoyed the costumes that the staff were dressed in and how restaurant was decorated. Very Halloween-y. I will definitely return to try their other sushi and Thai dishes. read more

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Such a chic space and great date spot! The service is quick and the staff are nice. My absolute favorite place for pad see ew. I've had many other items on their menu and was not disappointed by a single thing. read more

It is awesome to have a new trendy spot pop up in this part of town. Service was very friendly efficient and quick! I had the tom kha soup with shrimp, Hawaii roll, blue crab roll, iced Thai coffee, and house salad with ginger dressing. I know it's crazy but I feel like the salad with the ginger dressing was my favorite it was gingery but not too gingery and creamy but not too creamy. read more

A Roi By Smiley Thai - Hawaii roll with no cucumber plus the blue crab roll plus Thai iced coffee... - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Dined at A-Roi for my Friday evening dinner and very much enjoyed my Chicken Pad Se Ew dish. I tend to frequent the same Thai restaurants in Nashville, but a friend recommended this one and I was impressed by the food freshness and portion sizes. I also had the Mango Tango and it was a perfect spicy/smokey cocktail. read more

A Roi By Smiley Thai - Chicken Pad Se Ew - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

First time here. We were nearby and this place came up in our search for Thai food. Had a sushi roll, the chicken pad Thai, Thai iced coffee & lychee martini. All of it was amazing! The food was so flavorful. It has been the best pad Thai that we have had in Tennessee. Our waiter was great & it is so beautiful inside. We are definitely coming back to try the rest of the food, drinks and next time dessert. read more

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Party of 7 had an incredible birthday dinner at A-ROI. We ordered 12 different dishes and everything was fantastic. Don't miss out on the devil roll, basil fried rice, dumplings or pad thai! read more

Woww wooow woooww. Phenomenal phenomenal food. Tried like 4 or 5 dishes. Were too hungry to take other pics. The curry duck, was wildly good. Coming back tomorrow for it again. The serves was SUPER KIND AND AWESOME! Tiana, thank you. Very clean place, good vibes! Def new top Thai place in town. read more

A Roi By Smiley Thai - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

BEST THAI FOOD IN NASHVILLE No exaggeration when I tell you as I'm writing this review I'm trying to catch my breath by how delicious my food was. A roi is a Thai/japanese restaurant located not too far from Vanderbilt and the Parthenon. Upon walking in you are welcomed by low lighting artificial plants and an open kitchen concept. There are open tables and booths for individuals to sit at. Our waitress was very nice and friendly and knowledgeable about the Thai food. I ordered the KHAO SOI GAI and a Thai tea. Thai tea was made well! Just the right amount of sweetness, condensed milk and the tea tasted authentic and not instant. The khao soi gai came in a large bowl that was filled to the brim. Their portion sizes here did not disappoint. The noodles were fresh and the curry was sweet sour and delicious. This was by far one of the best curry dishes I've had. Please come here and try It for yourself read more

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I love this place! It's so cute inside w amazing ambiance there's a sushi bar, cool lighting, fast service and amazing food!! Me and my roommate came in tn after a long week of midterms and it was just the pick-me-up we needed! Highly recommend :) read more

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I don't have a bad thing to say about A Roi. This place is only 3 minutes from my apt so I've been here at least 4/5 times for dine in and carry out. The food is delicious and you can tell they use fresh ingredients. Some Thai spots food can be so greasy! None of that here. I usually get the fried rice and add some vegetables. My BF got the lo mein and he loved it. Spring rolls are delicious too..you only get 2 per order and I'm always tempted to order more. The cocktails are also pretty good. The service is always on point at the bar and host stand. Oh and free street parking! No complaints, which is so rare for a restaurant in Nashville these days. read more

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Super fresh sushi and great vibe. Off Charlotte it might be out of the way for some people. Lucky for me it's on my way home read more

A Roi By Smiley Thai - Pink Hamachi roll - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Wow! Amazing place, great people, delicious food! The Thai tea is the best I've ever had, the place is beautiful and the service was amazing! Shoutout to our server for her outstanding service! I had the basil fried rice and it was very good, but the beef was a little dry. The pad kee mao wasn't as good as ones I've had before, but still pretty good! I got medium heat (their lowest) and it was still pretty fricking spicy. *Note: I love that! But for more sensitive people, it may be appreciated to add another heat level lower!* We also go some Thai special noodle dish called khao soi gai, that was really special, I liked it a lot as well. We got fried oysters as our appetizer and it was really good! Really hot but yummy! Thai tea: 11/10 Basil fried rice: 9/10 Pad kee mao: 7/10 Khao soi gai: 8/10 Fried oysters: 8/10 read more

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Great service and excellent food at this new-to-us spot. It's busy, but you can get a seat without a ressie. It's not too fancy for kids! The crab noodle curry was the star of the show for me, spicy and warm and delicious. read more

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My daughter wanted to come here for Happy Hour, but while we were in the rideshare to the restaurant, I asked her if they have HH on weekends...? As today was a Sunday... Answer = NO. No problem, we will still went as we were already committed to the rideshare. Quality/Quantity - Let my daughter order for us all so we can share, family style. Not a good start as there was a fly in my wife's wonton soup. Wow, my daughter has amazing eyesight. They replaced it with another bowl of soup. The soup was just okay, but with a start like this, it was hard to enjoy the meal. There were baby flies (gnats/fruit flies) flying around our soy sauce dishes also. Khao Soi Gai - One of their best sellers. They are NOT able to adjust the spicy level...? So is the sauce premade or prepackaged? Anyways, it was not spicy at all, so no problem for my daughter who has less of a tolerance. The Devil - My daughter's favorite. Deep fried of course, no wonder. It probably would be my favorite as well except I am trying to eat healthier. So it was my second favorite. BTW, the jalapenos were not spicy at all either. Ocean - My favorite. Then I realized it was $28. At that price, it should be good. Pink Hamachi - Not bad, just the other two rolls were better. The pink hamachi was actually bright white in color, not sure if that is how it is normally...? Fried Green Tea Cheesecake - Plated well, see pictures and video. And again, it was deep fried, so good. Not sure why but my daughter expected the outside to be hot (freshly deep fried) and the inside cheesecake to be cold; similar to deep fried ice cream. All of this dish was hot. Generous whip cream. Full bar available. Atmosphere - Small business. Mostly indoor dining, see pictures. Nice modern decor. I think I am missing some pictures. Table, bar, and outdoor seating. Semi open kitchen. I like all the nice beautiful plants, but hopefully that is not the reason for the flies...? Open 7 days a week from noon until 9pm or 10pm. Yelp hours differ slightly. Easy rideshare from our hotel. Service - The waitress was just okay. Starting our dinner with a fly, I would have expected a little more concern from the team and or owners??? But they/she continued as if nothing happened. Just not a good way to start a meal. Price - $117 + tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success here since 2024 and with your 2 locations. read more

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Food is delicious. Table favorites were: fried chicken wings, pad thai and lychimartini Went here with a group of coworkers and ordered several items for happy hour and a few items off the regular menu. Everything was delicious and the pad thai was the best I've had in awhile. The happy hour sushi was par on a budget but the rolls off the regular menu is where the magic starts. The only downside was our server kept disappearing. Many times we wanted to order more drinks, or food, or ran out of water - and our server was rarely visible to even try to flag down. For a group of 7, we could understand if many of our orders were placed separately that it would take time to go to and fro, but when we ordered as a group and waited for extended periods to try to follow up or get refills, it was extremely disheartening. Hope next time is better. read more

A Roi By Smiley Thai - Spicy tuna roll and shishito peppers - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I came here to meet up with a friend after work and it also happened to be during happy hour. I was also pleased to see that there's a large selection of Thai and Japanese food. This includes their specials board (regular meals & entrees) but also sushi rolls you can order. (it was a tab bit pricey, however, my friend and I ate it family style and were pleased for the most part.) Their cocktail & marg were great too, and priced fairly in my opinion in comparison to most places around town. The server we had was also very friendly and helpful in terms of guiding us with what we should order. Inside the store was relatively calm, not too busy, and neat for the most part. I'm more than positive you can also order takeout if you don't want to dine in. (my friend ordered an entree to-go so I could be wrong) read more

A Roi By Smiley Thai - A couple of Sushi Rolls, Margs, and Wings (we practically finished at this point haha) - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We have been so excited to visit A-Roi and it did not disappoint! We sat at the bar on a Wednesday night and had great service with a big tv right in front of us (which we prefer). The restaurant was not busy but also wasn't empty that it felt awkward. The menu is quite large and everything looked so good! It was tough to decide what to order but I am VERY happy with our choices. The red hulk and the Clifton rolls were absolutely delicious. The pad Thai was different from others because of how light it was. I loved it!! The fried dumplings were a little too fried in my opinion but my boyfriend loved it. The tuna crudo flavor was amazing, however I would have liked the tuna to be cut a bit thicker. This could just be how the meal is supposed to be though. Over all I highly recommend!!! The restaurant itself is gorgeous with big windows and I love how they have a separate sushi bar as well. I will definitely be back! read more

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Overall, vibes are good and food is good. I would not say great, especially for cost. To start, the cocktails are delicious and priced on par with most speciality cocktails around town. The crab Rangoon is the best I've ever had in my life. The drunken noodles were not it. They lacked flavor and had fennel chunks (or something like it) and tomatoes (which I've never seen in drunken noodles) which threw off the texture experience on top of not having flavor or heat. I had a sip of my friend's Thai tea which I love, so this passed the test. Service was good. The place was still pretty new when I went so it felt like it was still a learning stage but that's okay. I'd go back for a happy hour with deals but otherwise if I want Thai, I'll look for one of the other spots. read more

A Roi By Smiley Thai - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Alright let's dive into it, our Annual Galentine's Day we chose this lovely place. I love the service and atmosphere. Some of the foods were okay for our table but not something we would order again on our next visit but we did enjoy our time embracing the atmosphere. Parking may be a challenge if street and private lot is full but otherwise while we were there 15mins after opening on Sunday we found street/private lot parking free and easy to find. Wished I took more photos inside but I'll be back to do more and explore more apps/mains and dessert. . Drinks: -Thai Coffee: 10/10 -Mrs. Collins: 8/10 Appetizers: -Fried Oysters: 10/10 -Ima Maruyaki: 10/10 Mains: -Pad Kee Mao: 7/10 -BBQ Pork Noodle Soup: 8/10 Signature Rolls: -The Devils: 7/10 Dessert: -Mango Sticky Rice: 10/10 read more

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The food was awesome! Location and parking were good and the restaurant was modern and cozy. Going at night the lighting is too dark you can barely read the menu you will need your flashlight. Wait staff was great! I recommend to try it out! read more

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I've celebrated my past 2 birthdays here and been here a couple of times before then. It is a bit on the pricier side, but then again totally worth it! I love their Crab Curry and Broiled Squid! The Servers were friendly! I definitely will be returning, of course! read more

Okay this place is awesome and they have an amazing happy hour with good food and good drinks ! The service was great, very attentive and swift to refill our water glasses. I went for happy hour and decided to order a main dish. The happy hour plates were a spicy tuna roll and chicken wings, both delicious the wings were big with tons of meat! This is probably best pad thai I've had in Nashville! I will be coming back for a full dinner experience read more

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