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    Gluay Maai Thai

    3.9 (26 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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

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    Starting off with a Delicious Appetizer and a Nice Presentation
    Vin Z.

    Great Thai food at reasonable prices in a tropical garden setting. The food has always been consistently delicious and the staff always friendly. Being located just off Fifth Avenue on a quiet street is always a plus for us along with the good lighting. The restaurant was packed during our visit and the staff was a bit overwhelmed but we still had a great memorable time. The only drawback while eating is the smoking policy in Playa which can be annoying if you're not a smoker.

    Cozy and romantic
    Robin H.

    In search of Thai food we uncovered this private little place. The name has changed now it is simply called Maai Thai. We liked the quiet space which is sometimes needed when you are in such a lively area. My husband and I ordered the Chicken Pad Thai and Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice. To drink I had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and a passion fruit juice. The food was good, I am not the biggest fan of Thai food but we enjoyed what we had, mostly the rice with Pineapple. Our server was really nice and even brought over complimentary vegetable rolls which felt so good to eat!!! The first vegetable I've had in days! My glass of wine was underwhelming, Trader Joe's two buck chuck is better than what they have here. Their selection is limited. Overall we really appreciated this place for being what we needed, quiet, calm, and yummy.

    Amazing authentic THAI food as good as anywhere you will find in Asia....Ignore the other bad reviews from Americans that have unlikely ever travelled to Thailand

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    8 years ago

    Good Thai food. Great service. Very attentive waiters. On 5th avenue great spot. Would go here again.

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    Amazing!! Green curry was awesome!! Chef is from Chang Mai and Israel our server was fantastic. Dinner for $30 including Singhas and wine.

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    Yum Yum - affogato

    Yum Yum

    4.3(71 reviews)
    1.4 kmCentro

    Had great experiences at yum yum last week while in playa... during my 5 nights there I went 3…read moretimes! lol To be fair my hostel was literally 2 minutes away but... this place is great. I'm going to give them 5 stars mostly because of the food... I had better, more attentive service at other places during my stay but the food here is unreal. Make sure you get the sushi and the potsticker. Wish I had a pic of the potstickers but I do of the sushi! I highly recommend this restaurant and would definitely come back! See below.

    Food: We ordered yellow chicken curry, tofu pad Thai and papaya salad. Our server brought over…read moreyucca chips with a dip on the house. All the dishes were absolutely delicious! The papaya was the perfect balance of lime and the added basil along with other veggies gave it a wonderful freshness and delightful taste in our mouths. The pad Thai was perfection as well. We asked for the curry to be extra spicy and they delivered. We cleared out our plates completely. The Thai food here is wonderful and I highly recommend you stop by. Prices are American but the food is worth it. Service: All the servers were friendly and very helpful. They all helped each other out, unlike some places that leave the section to the assigned server. The service provided was wonderful. They were all very attentive. Ambiance: This establishment is decorated so cute and gives you "high end" vibes. You can elect to eat inside or outside while you observe people walking by. Stop by and treat yourself, you won't regret it.

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    Yum Yum - Beautifully designed interior

    Beautifully designed interior

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    Casava chips

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    Babe's - Curry noodles

    Babe's

    4.0(62 reviews)
    1.2 kmCentro
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    Babe's has been on my list to try for literally years, and a dinner with friends staying in the…read morearea got us there. They were open in a different location before, closed for a while, and opened again at 15th and 8, across from the Palacio Municipal. The restaurant is nice, comfortable and covered in pin up girl art. Service was friendly and our server spoke English well. The menu is mostly different Asian dishes-Thai, Vietnamese, Indian-with a couple of European options thrown in. My group all ordered appetizers to share and Asian entrees (Thai curry, curry noodles, Pad Thai), and everyone was happy. My favorite appetizer was the dumplings, but the samosas and satay were also good. My entree was red curry noodles with chicken. The regular size was a lot of food, with very tasty sauce and well cooked chicken and veggies. The grilled pineapple was a nice addition. The spice level was hot enough for me, but the addition of their house habanero sauce kicked it up nicely. The premium margaritas were also good. I would definitely go again and will enjoy the leftovers.

    After several of the restaurants were packed on a busy Friday night, we found Babes! As soon as we…read morewere seated, then others packed the place. The menu is focused on their specialty, HOMEMADE noodles! So delicious. We ordered 4 different dishes, all were scrumptious. The friendly server made great recommendations. The pad thai was a bit more savory but tasty, it was my favorite.  The garlic peanut noodles had a thick sauce and was good. The other favorite was the green curry noodles, light and flavorful! The best place to enjoy a yummy meal. We ate outdoors with a view of the Christmas decorations in the city Square and inside there was a vibrant d.j. with muted dance music, excellent vibes! Excellent service, food and ambiance.

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    Goat cheese rolls, Swedish meatballs, and Vietnamese shrimp salad.

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    Gluay Maai Thai - thai - Updated July 2026

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