When we arrived at Joya we waited for the hostess to finish taking an over the phone order, we waited for a few minutes then she without saying hello or welcome, asked us how many were in our party. When she brought us to the table she asked if the stroller I brought could be folded to which I looked around and many parents had their strollers unfolded, when I asked if this was necessary she replied snarly and was very rude to me. On Mother's Day lol. We Ordered vegetable spring rolls and fried calamari both dishes tasted like it was cooked in old oil. Horrific. And unexceptable. We've been ordering these exact dishes from this restaurant for over 15 years, never have I ever experienced the poor quality taste, when we spoke to the waitress she wasn't trying to resolve the issue and simply stated they change the oil every morning and will continue to cook in the same oil everyday until closing. She explained she could bring us another order but it would taste the same because they weren't cooking it in new oil. What kind of restaurant customer service is that? She basically told us they're ok with serving their food no matter if it tasted old. I asked her to just cancel the order and ordered the woon sen, which I had one bite and the glass noodles weren't even soft, hard and lacked taste So beyond disgusted with how the food and especially how poor their customer service was today. It is Mother's Day I came to celebrate with my child, nephew and sister. We've been loyal patrons for over 15 years going to song and later joya. We looked forward to coming here but unfortunately today was the last time I will be visiting read more

I ordered the Spicy vegetable medley with chili sausage. Jen ordered salmon, vegetables and green curry sauce. The food was excellent Service was excellent Cheers read more

Had the spare ribs as an appetizer, and wow the sauce that comes along with it just makes the dish. I had the red curry noodles with chicken as my entree and my bf got the chicken pad thai. I can never choose between curry and pad thai so the red curry noodles were the perfect solution. Sweet curry with the perfect amount of spice and very well cooked chicken and noodles. Chicken pad Thai was very rich and I loved the bean sprouts in them. Also, get mango sticky rice for dessert. Necessary. read more

Joya - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I recently came to Joya after a couple years hiatus. I used to work nearby so I visited more frequently but oh have I missed it. Wasn't sure how my visit would turn out with Covid and all. It was 8pm and I was praying for indoor seating because it was too cold for any outdoor set up (even with a heated lamp). Lucky for my date and I, the seating was indoors. First, we had to get our temperature taken and then leave our information for contact tracing purposes. We were happy to see that there were barely any people dining at the time. Just one couple. We sat to the back of the restaurant because I figured it'd be super cozy there, which it was (really close to the kitchen, lol). My date and I both ordered stuff from the Specials menu. He had a fried rice beef stew which smelled super delicious (too bad I only eat seafood). I ordered the sautéed shrimp and grilled vegetables with noodles. It was scrumptious and finger licking! I literally cleaned my plate until it almost flipped over on my cute, silk dress. We had two glasses of Merlot which came in big wine glasses but I sure as hell wasn't complaining. The more, the merrier! Man I didn't realize how much I missed Joya's fresh, piping hot dishes. I hope to be back whenever outside dining comes back. read more

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I've had the worst experience ordering from this restaurant. I ordered the pad Thai, the red curry noodles (in pictures, I also have a video), and the spicy chicken and pineapple fried rice. Though I didn't receive the best customer service while ordering, I didn't pay too much mind to it because I just wanted some food. I hadn't eaten all day and it was already around 2/3 in the afternoon. When I got the food, which came out pretty fast (within 10 mins of waiting), I went straight to my car and started sharing some food with my sisters. It wasn't until I got in the middle of my bowl of red curry that I saw the longest hair. The hair was at least 6-8 inches long. I know that this was not my hair because I have short 4C hair that is currently loc'd. I immediately went back to the restaurant to return the food and receive a full refund. When I got back, the same man was there and I explained to him there was a hair in my red curry. He tried to get me to refund the one bowl only, which I then explained to him that I wanted my full refund back. He asked if there was anything wrong with the rest of the food and I told him I was uncomfortable consuming the rest after finding the hair in my bowl, and the conversation stopped there. He did a post void for my order and without a word, put my receipt on the counter and walked away. I would like to add, he didn't hand me the receipt and it almost flew off of the counter and he walked away without even an apology. If I could rate 0 stars, I would. The customer service was absolutely terrible. I would never recommend this place, even to my worst enemy. read more

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The wings are the worse ever from a Thai food perspective. Bland and the sauce they used is like something one would get from the local grocery store shelves. It borders on criminal! The presentation is not what I expected. I have never seen Thai food served where they put the Curry and rice all together on a plate for you. That is how they served "Green Curry with Rice." Usually the Curry and Rice are served separate and you are then in charge of mixing your meal. Expect lots of rice and very little Chicken. The Red Curry with Noodle was presented in a similar manner. I did not have either meals but the feedback was that it was ok. I shared the spicy noodle dish, which was not as spicy as I would have liked. I ended up asking for Green Chilis to add to the spice level and that made the meal more palatable. Overall, not my place for Thai food. I felt that Joya fell way short in making good, tasty Thai food. Their fare is probably more suited to an Americanized bland palate; if you are serious about Thai food, this is not the place for you. I would have given this place two stars but the bathroom was smelly and the service slow so 1 star it is. We concluded that this visit was a one and done! read more

Came here for a quick bite and drink. And it was great. The only thing I would say, I don't know if it was just our luck but the menu was limited almost everything we asked for they said they didn't have. Kinda disappointing. We had their chicken skewers and an order of pad Thai as well as chum spring rolls. It was all very delicious. I didn't take any pictures because I was hungry and forgot. The place itself is very cute and intimate. Will I be back?? Yes I will!! Hoping next time the whole menu is available. read more

The food here is delicious. Never had any complaints. I haven't been here for a while just came back just as recently after a hiatus. Glad they take cards now. The only downer is the kitchen is open so you smell everything and I was worried I was going to smell like food when I left. The service was prompt. My cousin and I had the pork ribs which looked dry but was far from it when you took a bite it was juicy and tender. The shrimp fried rolls were juSt ok but the sauce was tasty. The green curry fried rice was tasty however it had some heat so for those who can't handle heat it may be hard to finish. The Kooning Kratiam was delicious plenty of shrimp and veggies. This place gives huge portions and the prices are reasonable. read more

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My cousin and sister chose this location because they love Thai food ! I'm not really a Thai food person but I must say that this location is very nice. The venue is nice and very calm. I love the vibes here. The food is very good. The drinks is very good. I would definitely come back and recommend this location to a friend. read more

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Quick recap: great food, fast service, and a nice intimate modern vibe. Great spot. Came here and got a salmon summer roll as an appetizer and it was great. Just wish there was a little but more salmon in there. Then got the chicken spicy noodles and shrimp pad khing and both were delicious. Not heavy in spice or heavy on flavors. However, the taste was good so I can't hold it against them. Service was fast and friendly. The environment is ideal for a date. Recommend this spot if you're in the area read more

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joya is definitely one of my favorite thai restaurants ever. [[HIGHLIGHT]]they have a beautiful vibe/atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the food is amazing! read more

I love this place. We have always received fast and prompt service, excellent food that always tastes hot and fresh, in a restaurant that is clean and always busy. The cherry on top is how affordable it is. Will always stop here when in Brooklyn. read more

Joya - Pad thai and a bottle of red. - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

joya used to be amazing, but it seems to have fallen off a cliff. i ordered takeout tonight for the first time in a long time and it was a pretty big disappointment. the pad see ew was bland and the massaman curry was super salty and had the smell/taste of bad peanut oil. total bummer! i'm going to have to find a new go-to spot. read more

I used to come here often years ago when there was always a long wait, people out there door and quite frankly with the amount Thai restaurants that started popping up all over Brooklyn who has time for that. After a movie one night on Court st I suggested trying our old spot Joya. My bf immediately was like ugh, it's Saturday night it's going to be packed. I say eh, you never know it's been years. We go and lo and behold no line, no wait, good amount of people in the restaurant but not packed. The decor is updated and more brightly lit than I remember it being previously. There is also a very nice backyard space. We ate outside it was lovely. We enjoyed our meals here as usual and the drinks were good. Staff was very attentive and food came out quickly. read more

Joya - Drunken noodle with chicken - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I love Thai food. My fave to order from here is the chicken or shrimp basil fried rice and shrimp tempura rolls. So delicious! The most amazing food I had. But I tried their pad Thai I was disappointed. They're inexpensive. They're clean and fast. Always come here or deliver or pickup. If you're new to Thai food must try their basil fried rice read more

Joya, I enjoyed ya. This neighborhood itself has so many edgy.. modern.. even whimsical kind of spots to dine in, and despite that Joya is able to shine through. Upon arrival its almost late night club feeling before you meet the outside courtyard for eating and hanging out in the back. This place would be excellent for a date, night out with friends, but children should be left at home, let the adults roam free! Anyway, we started with the calamari and the barbeque wings, and if you follow my reviews, you know asian wings arent my favorite -but I have found them. The perfect mix of your traditional fried chicken wing in a honey sauce with asian flair. My father in law's favorite, my wife dislikes them(shes more of a Wangs and Bonchon type wing), and I had to take his side on this one. My plate here was my favorite, did not stray far from what im used to, they have an excellent red curry sauce where the coconut really gets to shine. My wife had the green curry, which is not my typical choice, but her shrimp was not cleaned properly as the vein had remained in her shrimp. The steak and shrimp fried rice plate stole the show at the table presentation wise, the portion size is for two, has to be. And if youre afraid of trying new things and go for the pad thai -gotcha, thats super packed with flavor too. Despite the shrimp incident and a plate incident we had, I did enjoy myself and enjoy the food. The decor, the food, it all comes together nicely. All in all very much enjoyed this experience and can see why its one of my mother in laws favorite places to eat. Will return soon! read more

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This is a great option for traditional Thai food in Brooklyn. We had the usual suspects- I admit the menu could be more adventurous. But the food we had was delicious. And this was delivery, no less... Try it... read more

Before we moved out 2003, this was our favorite Thai restaurant in Carroll Gardens. We were thrilled to discover Caviar can deliver to us out here in Flatbush. Placed the order at 6:10pm & it arrived at 6:48, quick! The food was top notch. The spring rolls were a little greasy but they're fried, so of course. The Som salad was crispy & had a lot of dressing pooling at the bottom. The ribs were so darn good! Good crunch, caramelized snap to the bite with moist flavorful meat. The Pad Thai & Spicy Needles were fantastic with both the Red Curry & the Tom Yum Soup which had a powerful spicy flavor. read more

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My partner and I love Joya's food as it's extremely delicious, fresh and we have been there so many times that we can't count. My review is not related to the food, it's directed to the quality of service. We usually go there on weekends but this week we went on a Wednesday evening. So, to begin the man seating us had quite an attitude with us but I didn't let that get to me and moved on. Then the young waitress was kind off rushing us to order so we asked for fried calamari and right off she said there was none.!!!!! So while we deciding which appetizers we would order she again came back to take our orders and out of the blue.... She said she was informed that they DO have calamari. So we ordered it. During this process she never asked anybody neither went to the kitchen to ask!!!!! So then we placed or entrees order and more than 45 went by which by then a party of 6 People came in 25 mins after us and they got their food in less than 8 mins !!!! While the waitress delivered their plates she realized I was watching her and then she and another server were at POS Machine giving us looks and talking about us. So by then my partner went in to talk to the host and he had this careless attitude and never checked on our food. But by then 19 mins later our food was delivered to our table "lukewarm" and I'm pretty sure our food was just waiting to be picked up. Anyway we began to eat and the waitress ame by to ask how was everything and I told her nicely that in all the years we have been coming here we have never waited so long for our food, and then she gave us this sad story that she was working alone !!!!!. But then we felt we were being rushed to finish our food. Mind you when we go to Joya on weekends the place is packed and food is always brought to us within under 8 mins not 45 mins with an attitude plus she forgot to bring cutlery and when we asked for the hot sauces she gave us a lecture and said no. I had to tell her we always order calamari and get the four sauces to dip the calamari. Anyway. From now on I will not go to Joya on a weeknight. To me this was a huge dissatisfaction and disappointment as I did work in the food Industry for more than 22 years and this was not the way I expect to be treated when I'm paying !!!!!! So instead of keep looking at your cellphone you should pay more attention to the customers just like the water boy/ bus boy he was so nice to everyone and was working his ass off. I also wanted to be known that we love this place ambience and cleanliness but customer service needs to improve fast as I have always invite people to come and try but if you keep treating people like this you'll know what is gonna happen. The weekend staff seems to know what to do. The Wednesday staff are so lost. ( except the bartender!!!! And the kitchen staff) Oh and also and Asian kitchen staff kept fighting and arguing with the host they our entire stay at the place. They were so damn loud it wasn't nice. read more

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A decade since my last review of joya, it's still not authentic but now it's not so tasty either. My friend ordered the pad Thai and that was the right move, i went a bit more adventurously into the menu, and that's definitely the wrong move. read more

Friday night it rained at dinner, and Joya didn't have umbrellas or heaters or anything to cover five full parties already seated in its back patio. We arrived at 7:15pm and were seated outside. The waiter immediately asked us to order, so we got pad thai and spicy noodles. I didn't have time to look at drinks so I ordered a lager, the first thing I saw. We then waited for over an hour as the clouds overhead started to drizzle and then picked up into a steady rain. A father with his son next to us, and I, ran inside to see if there were tables available. They said no. We sat outside, some parties huddled against the sides of the patio where overhanging plants were collecting some of the water and we could stay dry. Our papaya salad collected rain water as we laughed at how ridiculous it is that 2 years into a pandemic and a month after a hurricane, this busy, mid-sized restaurant doesn't have an outdoor set-up. Still, this is NY, and some people were willing to stay outside and continue to eat as the rain crescendoed. After a while, they moved us inside, but it still took from 7:15pm to 8:15pm to receive our noodles. I felt bad for the waiter, who seemed to be the only one serving all the tables. Seems like a management issue for SURE. Added a star for the spicy noodles, which were hot, with fresh vegetables and doughy fat noodles. Papaya salad or som tum - piled high, ripe, decent taste but not esp flavored, some peanuts and cherry tomatoes on a bed of iceberg. read more

I've been coming here for over 10 years and they're so consistent with quality and taste. Every time I come here I try and order something different and it's always AMAZING. Started off with fried calamari and chicken curry puffs, great choices. Im a huge fan of their dipping sauce for the calamari. I also used it to dip my chicken curry puff. For entrees we did a garlic beef dish with broccoli and carrots. I did the masaman curry, and my boyfriend did the pan ang pork. Everything was so delicious. We didn't leave anything on our plates. Food is always super delicious, service can be better but honestly the food is so good and comes out so quick I don't care about the service. Highly recommend to come here as much as you can. They don't take reservations for parties less than 6 people, parking can be vicious on the weekends. Enjoy your experience, I know I did! read more

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Joya's is #1 Thai Restaurant on my list, I have been coming here for years and the food gets better over time. As you can see in the picture how much food we ordered! Wait time - LONG (if you haven't reserved seating) Waiters - Area- Food and drinks read more

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Things I Loved About My Lunch at Joya. 1. The Spicy Noodles AKA Pad Kee Mao. 2. The huge portions for not very expensive prices. 3. $4 Chang beer. 4. Sitting in the sunshine in the sweet garden. 5. Being immediately seated because there was no crowd. 6. The nice, comfortable pillows along the bench seating. Things That Mildly Annoy Me About Lunch at Joya. 1. The fact that the menu outside is sideways. I realize it doubles as a sign for the restaurant, but it also means I have to step into the doorway to look at it, which inconveniences everyone trying to walk through. 2. It's cash only. 3. The bee who kept trying to drink my beer. 4. The lack of a lunch special. 5. The girls to my left, who insisted on telling inane stories with no discernible point. 6. The fact that I didn't realize the portions were so huge, so we could've split an entree and a couple appetizers, and probably been better off. When I can't even come up with things I don't like, merely things that mildly annoy me, I think it means it's a damn good place. read more

Yum, yum, yum! My friends and I came in here for a quick dinner before heading to the movies. Beautiful area, beautiful scenery, and beautiful decor in the restaurant. The food was fantastic! We all enjoyed our meals. I ordered a margarita for $9 and it was good. Not sure it was worth $9 though. More like $6 or $7. The food is very inexpensive and our bill came out to under $40 for three meals, plus my drink! This place has good food for cheap. My only peeve was that since we sat outside we were greeted by mosquitoes, bees, and flies. Not exactly the most pleasant eating experience. However, the food and atmosphere is so nice that the bugs do not pose a major problem. I will definitely make an effort to come back here before the summer's end. The food is delicious and they give you a great portion for the price! read more

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Outdoor space is romantic and cozy. Indoor space is chic and modern. Relatively cheap prices, but 'ain't no good if the food's no good.' Food was meh. We ordered the chicken pad thai - way too sweet, had trouble finishing it. The chicken was cooked well though, but I'm assuming they froze their chicken so that it doesn't get overcooked. The other dish Nuur Kraprow was utterly disappointing - not spicy despite the "chili basil sauce", beef was overcooked to a point that it was inedible. See attached picture that pretty much sums up the dish. read more

Joya - Beef was so overcooked - almost inedible - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delish! Love their chicken panang curry and their peanut salad. I know peanut salad is a classic but it is a generous size portion. I normally never get pad thai as that is too classic/basic. Most people come to eat Thai food and just get pad thai and think thats it.. but I go to Thai restaurant for the curry. read more

Joya - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We came here to dinner on the eve of thanksgiving day because we could not be bothered to cook a meal that night. We were surprised to find out that the place was packed with a 20 something crowd even with the foul weather of mixed rain and snow. They serve contemporary Thai cuisine, I had the Tom yum koong with shrimps and Moo Kraprow; sautéed sliced pork with peppers, cabbage, carrots and onion in a chili basil sauce with white rice on the side. Nothing really stood out in my opinion. Although the food portions are huge, the food did not blow me away. If you are looking for an inexpensive Thai restaurant in the neighborhood with an awesome ambiance, a separate full bar that serves cocktails and plays cool music while dining, this place is for you. read more

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The food was okay. The service need to have a menu for kids . Someone walked in with a dog . My mom is allergic to dogs . So nasty .

Let me start with saying I have being spoiled by Somtum Der, which was recently awarded a one Michelin star, and all the other amazing Thai places in Manhattan (Kiin Thai eatery, Pinto, etc.). I have certain standard for Thai - basically just that I don't like bland Thai dishes. SO if my review sounds overly hash, do my a favor, go eat at Somtum Der. After watching a movie nearby, we did our research and decided to give this place a try. We got here around 6:30pm on a Saturday night, it was already pretty busy. Luckily a table was just leaving so we only had to wait for a little over 5min to be seated. We got the Thai spare ribs, spicy noodle with shrimp and pad thai with chicken. Thai spare ribs were very well flavored, meat was juicy and tender and fell right off the bone. Unfortunately, it just went downhill from there. My spicy noodle was a complete failure: (1) it was not spicy AT ALL, (2) it lacked the complex flavors from Thai dishes I'm used to, and (3) shrimp in there was definitely NOT fresh and it had certain ammonia after taste. To be fair, our waiter did ask whether I wanted spicy sauces, so I guess at least they acknowledge that "spicy noodle" was not spicy. Pad Thai, in comparison to spicy noodle, was better. Instead of being bland, it was overly vinegary. I've never tasted any Pad Thai being that sour. Once again, not trying to sound like a snob, but this proves my theory that due to lack of competition in BK, I need to discount ratings by at least one star for a restaurant. In this particular case, a four-star Thai place in Cobble Hill is probably equivalent to a 2 star in Manhattan. The positive? Two drinks, one appetizer and two entrees, the total bill with tip was less than $70. THAT is something Manhattan cannot compete with. But I'd rather pay up and enjoy something way better. read more

Joya - Spicy noodle - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had visited this restaurant for first time with my co worker. Both had Hoya fried rice. It was bland and terrible. Even the salad was terrible. This was supposed to be a Thai restaurant, but more of Chinese and everything in between. The inside was nice except food. Last time visit and terrible food. read more

Big kudos: Huge menu w lots o choices for veg heads, meat eaters & in between @ an average price of like $8 Full bar. Great wines by the glass. $4 fresh crunchy big papaya salad special Loved my Spicy Noodle w only veggies - chock full of a variety of veggies like sting beans, broccoli, bean sprouts, mushroom,& basil & egg- enuff for 2 meals! Love, love, love the trifecta of spice condiments! Modern interior, Comfy seating, low lighting, cool tunes, chill ambiance and the NYC coveted outdoor garden seating! Not my fave: No cocktail menu- no cool lemongrass martini or mango spicy Margarita? Small dark bathroom Curt, brisk service bordering rude read more

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I've frequented Joya many times for lunch, try their spicy pineapple chicken - it's out of this world!!!! Service is fast and always friendly. Your food is always quick and fresh so if you're pressed for time for lunch and dinner they're an obvious choice. The atmosphere is chic and trendy and you can see the food being cooked if you're seated in the back. Tucked further away on court street it's easy to miss, but if you love Thai food this is a highly recommended. read more

Joya - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been waiting to find a dinner spot in my hood that I just loooove and this place is at the top of my list right now!! :) My friend wanted Thai and while a new place opened up closer to me, the amount of good reviews here was just too obvious not to come. I mean: + yummy food + I love the Thai tea + cheerful staff + modern look + cute outdoor space + in my hood + awesome value DANG, Y'ALL. I love Joya and will be back soon. x3 read more

This is some of the best Thai takeout I've had between Manhattan and Brooklyn. Wow the pad khing is so good, amazing price and portion sizes too! I ordered ahead and the pickup time was super quick. Staff was friendly and it looked like a cool environment to dine in as well. Menu isn't super large but I'll definitely be going back to try more items! read more

Great place to eat and relax! Im big on prices BANG FOR MY BUCK and this gives it!!! i like that you can order things that might not be on the menu .. For example, i ordered the red coconut curry sauce with flat noodles which combines the rice sauce with the noodle medium! Its only around $7-8 so for me, that's a bang for my buck! The calamari is pretty good here too. They offer two different sizes which is a great idea. Will def come again whenever Im in BK! This is my favorite Thai place!!! read more

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So very happy we decided to try this place. Just a couple stops away from home so we ventured out into the cold to get our Thai fix. Definitely not disappointed. To start, we had summer rolls. I would skip this. The sauce it comes with seemed ill fitting and there was nothing particularly good about this appetizer.. On to the entrees: We ordered two specials: the prawn pad Thai with avocado and the chicken (white meat) panang (I think) curry with flat noodles. SO delicious. Both of them. I wanted to lick the plates and order two more entrees. I really really had to exercise all the self control in me not to order more. Service was decent and interior was nice. Looked fairly clean, though the dishes and silverware were kinda dirty-- expected anywhere you eat out. The space is a sort of long railroad-style resto. I think there are individual bathrooms, but the place isn't that big so I don't think they'd need to have multiple stalls. The bar is in the front and the dining area extends and opens up as you walk further in. Definitely will return and order a different app. Can't wait for the mains, yum! read more

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I know with what's going on things are rough with the Covid but that doesn't mean you give people crappy food . The spring rolls were jumbo size and FULL of grease and were thrown out . My pad Thai also had egg shells in it which was a nice touch . Very disappointed . And will not be ordering ever again from this place . read more

First time eating here as I was taken here by a church friend and I must say from the outside the place looks small but once inside it has the setting of elegant dining, extremely roomy and dining open concept to their backyard setting. Wow sweet For lunch I chose their bbq spare ribs served with white rice a green and red pepper pineapple veggie sauce delicious. Since we were only a table of three other groups seated serve was ok. Yes I would attend this Thai restaurant again. read more

When you think of Thai food, it's really hard to mess up. I came here on a rainy Saturday night and it was pretty packed. The atmosphere is similar to another Thai establishment-Song. The place is dimly lit and has candles and a flower on the table, making it a good place for a romantic date. I had: Thai Ice tea: it was pretty good, a little too much ice Shrimp pad thai: they were too heavy on the tamarind sauce Mango salad: the mangoes were not even ripe Shrimp green curry: the curry sauce was amazing, the shrimp didn't seem fresh, tasted kind of funny, the rice was bad, it was hard and tasted like overnight rice Service was okay, the lady was walking back and forth a lot. Prices are okay, most entrees under $10. read more

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