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    Buddha Thai Bistro

    3.9 (310 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Monique B.

    I am very new to Thai food, but a friend wanted to check this restaurant out for her birthday. And I am glad I was open minded, as it was a really good experience. We arrived in town late for our reservation and they still accommodated us with no issues. Everything we had from the sampler, lettuce wraps, drunken noodles to the curry were delicious. The drinks were not super strong, but they were good and it came in a cute little Buddha. They have a private parking area for customers and I appreciated the very clean bathroom. I will definitely be back.

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    Viktoriya M.

    Another great meal here. Papaya salad was on a smaller side and not spicy. Chicken skewers were delicious, we went for another round of those.

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    Michael C.

    We have been here twice. If you like Thai and curry sauce, this is your place. Excellent quality, and service. We love the curry dishes. Parking can be a challenge. Comfortable seating area.

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    Caroline W.

    Had a reservation Christmas Day at 7pm and arrived 15 minutes early - it was packed! Every worker was running around constantly. There was no one standing at the host stand but I was sat by 7:05pm. The food was amazing, the seat was nice. There was one dirty table the whole time we were there but they seemed understaffed and overcrowded. Every worker we interacted with was so kind and nice. Plus dressed with the Christmas spirit!

    Gabi Y.

    3.5- Got takeout here and it is a nicely decorated restaurant. The girl who rang us up was nice too. We got a lunch special which was a good price for all the food. The food was ok. I didn't love the soup and the chicken was the best but still not my favorite. I would like to order something else next time and see if I like that better!

    Brianna J.

    I came here for a girlfriend's birthday dinner and we all had a great time. I got the coconut Tom kha soup with chicken and I also added a side of Jasmine rice. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious. I chose level three for my spice level and it was perfect. The jasmine rice really helped offset a little bit of the spice from the soup. 10/10 would definitely get this again when looking up the menu to make sure I have the name correct I also saw that their online price is the same as dining in the restaurant so I appreciate when restaurants do that as well. I also had enough leftover to take some home as well. We had great service no complaints. Can't wait to come back and try something new.

    Johnny N.

    My trip to Jacksonville was brought to you by Buddha Belly... I guess it's actually called Buddha Thai Bistro, but it will always be known as Buddha Belly to me. We ordered takeout from here on July 3rd to gear up for the 4th festivities, as you got to go into the 4th with a full belly. The one regret was that we only ordered 1 of the drunken noodles and 1 Shu Mai Thai dumpling appetizer. I guess that's 2 regrets, but whatever. The next day while sitting at Lemon Bar, 3 too many High Noons deep and a couple of Zyns tucked high and tight, I was fighting for my life. My big bro had his spidey senses tingle and said "should order Buddha Belly again and ride the bikes back to the house so it gets there at the same time...?" This idea was up there with fighting a war for our Independence over a 3% stamp tax 248 years ago. What better to celebrate our independence from Tyranny? Land of the Free, Home of the Brave. He proceeds to order $220 worth of Buddha Belly, and it gets there 2 minutes after we finished the bike ride home. God is the perfect planner. In total, we got 5 orders of Chicken Curry Puffs, 4 orders of Shu Mai Dumplings, 2 Pad Thais, 2 Drunken Noodles, and a Curry. All of that for 5 people lol. We learned from our mistakes. Fool me once... The Drunken noodles were head and shoulders the MVP. It seems Pad Thai gets more love than Drunken Noodles in general, and I don't know why. It's oddly similar to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. We WAY over-ordered, but ended up having the leftovers for lunch the next day. So in total, I had 3 Buddha belly meals in a 2 day span and I wasn't even mad... Ig @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

    Lettuce Wraps

    Buddas belly is fantastic! They have a full bar, the food is amazing. Crab rangoons are a must! And any variation of their yellow curry! The Thai lettuce wraps are also amazing.

    Cute place

    We ordered the Buddha Sampler, well sampler it was. The items were very small and fried, kinda reminded me of a Costco Appetizer Sampler a bit bland. So we moved on to the won ton soup and it was delicious, served hot I ordered the large serving and it was plenty for dinner. Service was quick, place was packed not sure we will be back but everyone told us it was the best in Jacksonville Beach!

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    Tracy C.

    I absolutely adore this place! They are always amazing with their takeout food. Normally I get it to go but I finally had a dime in experience, and it was even better! I might have to do that every time! The waitress was super nice and welcoming. Very attentive. My food was absolutely mouth-wateringly tasty and flavorful and delicious. My friend got spicy soup, chicken puffs, and I got chicken satay appetizer, and a stuffed salmon curry entree. I have never tried it before and I am hooked! I am obsessed with their sauces. We also had some tasty drinks from their bar. They have a full parking lot outside and clean bathrooms. I highly recommend.

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    Jay J.

    This is a hidden gem. The team is friendly and will help you navigate their menu. They have an overwhelming amount of food options, but this is a good thing because you want to try something new each time. This was my first time visiting but, will not be my last time. We also ordered the crab ragoons and spring rolls (not pictured). The lighting is dim and best for family dinner or date night. Check out this local gem.

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    Jill W.

    Exceptional wait staff. Very friendly and attentive. The happy hour goes until 7pm and has a variety of small bites and drinks. The lettuce wraps are fantastic. The tofu triangles were just ok. A bit more seasoning would really elevate the dish. The Khoi soi was very flavorful. Next time I would have rice on the side and ask for extra veggies. a very solid Thai restaurant in Jax beach. We will be back.

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    we had good food and the service was also nice and helpful while we were dining they were pretty busy

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    The best Thai food. Owned by a great family and ran by a great staff. Will be back again!

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    Food is delicious! ambiance is nice and peaceful. I've visited so many times and they never disappoint me.

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    Consistently good food and service. Easy to get into without a reservation. A wide variety of oriental food choices.

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    Diane is the reason we come to Simply Tasty Thai! She is…read morealways willing to help us with the menu and encourages us to try different items and always like her recommendations

    We were in Mayport recently so we finally tried Simply Tasty Thai, which is a place we've heard a…read morelot of good things about. They're located at 2292 Mayport Road. We ordered a couple of appetizers to start. I had the Satay and she had the steamed Gyoza. My Satay was very good and I liked that there were big pieces of peanut in the dipping sauce. She liked her Gyoza a lot and really liked that it wasn't slippery like it can be when it's steamed. I had Beef Pad Thai for my entree and I went with spice level 1. I liked that their version isn't overly sweet like it can be elsewhere. I don't really mind when it's sweet but I also like knowing that there's somewhere I can go when I don't want that. I was also pleasantly surprised by the fact that spice level 1 was very easy for me to get through. My wife ordered the Pineapple Fried Rice. 90% of why she ordered it was because it's served in a pineapple! She went with spice level 1 as well and said she could easily go to 2 or maybe even 3 in the future. The rice itself was good and she loved the chunks of pineapple all through it. We both had plenty to take with us which will make for a great lunch tomorrow. I'm glad we finally tried this place we've heard so many good things about. We will be back! This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group.

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