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    Jaiwai Thai Kitchen

    3.7 (232 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Seafood, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    N1. Pad Thai was not good
    Maggie H.

    Mediocre food. Service is terrible. Decor is a letdown. The server with braces seems inept at best. He couldn't seem to figure out the three tables in the restaurant. One guy got up to request sriracha, another table had to flag him down to pay. We had to flag him down just to order. Won't be back.

    L3. Pad See Ewe Lunch and L7. Green Curry Fried Rice Lunch
    Carrie M.

    I have heard great things about Jaiwai from my friends who frequent the area. This was a great spot to meet up with a friend and catch up over lunch. The lunch prices were good! $2 off their regular price for our dishes. I got the pad see ewe with pork, which I really enjoyed. The only downside was that the vegetables were very undercooked. The carrots and especially the broccoli were hard and tasted half raw. My friend got the green curry fried rice and said it was spicy and really good too. The service was fast, and I appreciate how our server told us to take our time after we paid. The parking spots in front of the restaurant were full, but I found nearby free street parking. They could definitely add some decor to liven up the atmosphere.

    E4. Spicy Cashew Fever (with Tofu)
    Marissa R.

    I have been coming here since I was a student at Southwestern! I really love the flavor of the dishes as well as the generous portion sizes. I'm glad to see they're doing well - they recently added booths, expanding the seating inside. Jaiwai is an essential when visiting Georgetown and adds variety to the square!

    E1. Garlic Lover, L3. Pad See Ewe
    Andrew Y.

    A gem of a spot for Thai food in Georgetown, TX. The place looks slightly uninviting from the outside but it's all about what comes from the inside, right? Their 5/5 spicy level isn't that spicy if you tend to eat spicy food often. Jaiwai serves up what we believe is the best pad see ew in the Austin area. We havent found another dish on their menu that we absolutely have to get each time like the see ew but we're working through the menu. The service was good too, I've always liked the staff here.

    A4. Fried Tofu

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    Great food, certainly best Asian food in georgetown. Authentic Thai food. We come here often. So glad we have Jaiwai.

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    8 years ago

    I LOVE this place! The food is always great, the staff is friendly and no one minds when my 4 year old starts acting a little crazy

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    We love this place and has many gluten free options! We highly recommend the Thai Fried Rice level 3 spice!

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    9 years ago

    The chicken larb is the best I have had in the USA. The staff is very fast and I efficient.

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    Best Thai food on the entire Austin area. The Tiger Cry is awesome!!!! Friendly service, good size portions. Very fresh vegetables.

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    8 years ago

    I moved from Seattle and really missed authentic Asian food. This place does it right and is an oasis if you like Thai.

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    Super great food! Pad thai, yellow curry and the Bangkok fried rice are some of the best items on the menu! Service is always great!

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