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    Jaiwai Thai Kitchen

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

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

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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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    Very good curry and pad Thai. The spice level seems to be hit or miss but I don't mind it.

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    This little hole in the wall is so delicious. It's a small spot with killer eats. We love it!

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    My go to comfort food! Always delicious and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The Thai tea is absolutely amazing!

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    Tasty, fresh, authentic, delicious!! I come here every time I'm in town. I recommend the soups and Pad Thai. The service is great as well.

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    This place is awesome . The best amazing eggplant I have ever had.the unsweetened tea is the best I have ever had.

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    I usually order kao soy, pad see ew. I love how flavorful everything is. Their to go portion are big too unlike some place I've been to.

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    It is a great place to enjoy authentic Thai cuisine; the food is great, and the location is awesome.

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    Pad Thai was awful. Too much gloppy brown sauce over rice noodles. Inedible. Left hungry.

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    3 years ago

    Very good food and service! I was a little wary from the outside but as soon as the food came out I knew this place would be a new favorite

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    Our favorite restaurant in Georgetown. Fresh and authentic food and the service is unparalleled.

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