The menu here is not your standard Thai menu and has lots of curry based items. It's more unique so if you're looking for something other than panang curry and pad se ew, this place has it. We ordered the lamb curry and hokien noodles. I thought the curry tasted a lot like Vietnamese Bo kho, which was fun. I couldn't taste the curry in the hokien noodles but thought it was very tasty regardless. However, the roti was over fried and more like chips. Unfortunately, portion sizes are extremely small where we ordered an entree each with Roti and a side of rice and walked away hungry. At the price point, it is not worth it at all. Shouldn't have to spend $100 dollars on dinner and then seek out a burger. As for service and ambience, service was nice but nothing special. I thought the restaurant was too cold to be comfortable. read more

Roy Southern Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place slaps HARD. I came here on a Saturday night around 6:30pm to a nearly full house of patrons. That flow did not stop throughout my stay here; when one party left, two more literally came in. It's dimly lit inside but the high noise levels inside imply a bar-like setting; there are some televisions around, and the overall decor is relatively colorful. All servers were very attentive when clearing tables, answering questions about the menu and just in general being very welcoming. I got their massaman lamb curry bowl with white rice, which took a little over 20 minutes to come. I didn't mind this since this was one of the best curry-based dishes I've ever tasted! The lamb was braised so thoroughly with curry, and lamb texture was tender and a little bit sweet. Curry had a ton of spices that tingled in my mouth and worked well with the lamb. Every bit felt like heaven, and that doesn't even come close to exaggerating how delicious this was. It was pretty easy to finish everything. This does come at a high price of $25 before tax, so I'd keep that in mind. I came here based on social media blowing up this place with its high ratings, and I'm glad I got to see that for this visit. This is one place I'd come back for despite the distance and the high prices on food, there's a ton of other dishes I'd give a try on a future visit! read more

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There are 1,000 Thai restaurants within a square mile of Phinney Ridge. But this is the one you need to go to. I was hanging out at the bar getting ready to order with my friend, and the bartender handed us free nuts. They were not only a welcomed treat for a famished man, but it was the nicest thing that anyone had done for me that day. I won't forget you, Mr Free Nuts. You could tell that the staff here are genuinely excited to have people in their restaurant and to share this experience with everyone who walks through the door. Once my eyes locked in on the lamb curry on the menu, there was no looking back. My game plan was to potentially go splitsies with my friend who joined me (if he could be convinced), but it didn't work out that way since that lamb caught both of our eyes. This spice in this dish is incredible. I'm not talking about heat-spice, but a blend of flavor so rich and powerful that you will need to take a break to appreciate it. This is not a meal to slug down, but one to take each bite slowly and appreciate the depth of flavor. Rice is a needed accompaniment to balance out the curry itself, and because you need rice with everything anyways. But because I appreciate and respect bread of all types, I had to get some roti too. I've never seen it come in such a compact size, but wow it was delicious. It has a nice subtle crunch from being fried, but doesn't taste oily at all. I can't wait to come back and try out more dishes here. This restaurant will be a staple in North Seattle for a long time. read more

Roy Southern Thai Cuisine - Lamb Curry - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It was good but not raving good. I got the lamb massaman curry and some roti. Everything I got tasted great but the portions were rather small for the price unfortunately. Still good quality though. read more

Roy Southern Thai Cuisine - Roti - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This spot has been various iterations in Seattle's Phinney Ridge neighborhood, close to Green Lake and Woodland Park Zoo. It seems Thai food is ubiquitous, but I wanted to know what Southern Thai comprised and it was getting a lot of social media attention. So The Homie and I stopped in on 9/18/25. I really like the interior transformation, nice colors, textures, overall decor. The bar, counter seating and flat screens remained but blended in nicely. There is also the ability to peep into the open kitchen and dumpling prep area. Very polished wait staff and kitchen crew, no surprise since they are associated with long time Ballard restaurants, Pestle Rock and Sen Noodle Bar. We ordered Muu Gho, Lamb Curry (massaman), Hokkien Mee, and Classic Sweet Roti. The Homie also had a Thai ice lemon tea. I enjoyed the bold flavors of the dishes we tried. Definitely one has to appreciate the funk aspect from spice combos, fresh seafood, and thicker assertive curries. Great melding of Thai, Chinese, Indonesian, and Malaysian flavors. Definitely recommended! read more

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I'm Thai so I always have high expectations for Thai restaurants. But this place I would give 10 out of 5 stars if I could. I don't see much Southern Thai food in the area, so this is new and exciting. They accommodated our 6-person reservation. The portions are on the smaller side, which let us try many dishes. I can say everything we tried was really delicious and authentic. The main highlight was MUU KHO. We had to order it twice. The spiciness level isn't really at the level of southern food you'd find in Thailand, but I understand why. Myself, from central Thailand, cannot handle the real southern spiciness either, so this was perfect for us. Service was great and very attentive. There are many other dishes we didn't try, and we will definitely come back. read more

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Food was bursting and flavor and so incredibly delicious! A little bit on the pricier end for Thai, but quality of food matches. Thai teas were crispy and sweet as well. We loved the beef bhuna with fragrant rice and the Hokkien Mee (kinda resembles Chinese lo mein). Roti sauce was amazing as well. The one thing is the staff check in on you very very frequently, but are friendly and attentive. read more

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I love southern Thai food because of how similar it is to Malaysian cuisine. Every dish we ordered was delicious! The owners of Roy are sharing their passion for their cuisine and you can taste it in their dishes. The staff were so incredibly nice to us, answered all of our questions, and recommended their favorite dishes. Trust their recommendations! Would absolutely return again! read more

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I am amazed by the lamb curry bowl. It is not your typical curry. The meat is perfectly balanced with the spices and the brown rice is the best I've had in this area. The complementary soup is delicious and tastes like it's been simmering for hours. The portion sizes are generous, and I ended up taking some home. The service is exceptional, and they have plenty of seating available. Their menu features many unique dishes, and I can't wait to come back to try more. read more

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Saw an article in the Seattle Times about this place and decided to go with my co-workers. It was easy to make reservations and we went on a Thursday evening. We were the first party there but it definitely got busy as the evening went on. The wait staff was very attentive and very friendly, coming back to check on us enough but not overwhelmingly so. The flavors were all really good along with the portion size. Street parking was pretty easy as well. I'd come back here again if I'm in Seattle and in the area. read more

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One of the best Thai restaurants in Seattle! Very authentic cuisine and even better customer service. Every time I go here I feel like I'm part of their family. I appreciate the unique dishes that you can't get elsewhere. Imagine southern hospitality but in Seattle! My favorite was the braised beef belly! Good hint of sweetness and savoriness. The roti bread was perfect in chewiness and flavor. The spicy dish we got had a powerful kick of spice. The curry dumplings puffs were so good, I could eat the breading by itself. The tea was very refreshing and good to clean the palate after a meal. The fried pineapple was unique and tasty! I highly recommend and would come back! read more

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Excellent. A real find. We stopped in for lunch and had the Karee puffs, the Hokkien Mee Chicken and the Khao Kouk Kapi. They were all tasty and interesting. Even the soup that comes with lunch had a depth of flavor that showed complex preparation. The Karee puffs I were delicious, sort of a Thai empanada served with pickled vegetables. The chicken had tasty noodles and a simple sauce. There were a few vegetables. The KKK was the star of the meal. It's a pyramid of fried rice and shrimp paste with fresh veggies and mango matchsticks that you stir together with a sweet sauce. We finished with a kombucha custard that was a bit too sweet and topped with toasted coconut. read more

The food was amazing! We tried a bunch of different dishes they all equally delicious. We tried their Lamb Curry Bowl, Khua Kling, Hokkien Mee Chicken, Hat Yai Plate, Roy's Khao Yum & Fried Pineapple for dessert. I even got to meet the owner Pete. He was so friendly and bubbly I just love his attitude and such a wonderful host and owner. His smile is very infectious. He made the dining experience so much better. Also I got to meet his Mom who walks around to say Hi to everyone & his nice Sister who was the main Chef and her cooking is top notch. I highly recommend this restaurant. The ambience is very welcoming. The staff and everyone that works there are just as lovely. read more

Roy Southern Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time trying Southern Thai cuisine and we were blown away! The food here is so good! We went during lunch so we could take advantage of their lunch specials...and there were so many items to choose from. I highly recommend the Hat Yai Plate, Lamb Curry Bowl, and Khua Kling. Everything was delicious. The staff were so friendly and welcoming! They even took the time to explain the dishes in detail. Definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood! read more

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We happened to go just after the Seattle Times published an article about the restaurant so it was busier than expected. However, the service was still prompt, friendly, and the owner introduced themselves to us and was very personable. I enjoyed the atmosphere. Ordered Pad Thai (basic I know) but I appreciated that the flavors were so well balanced. There was a brightness from the lime, tanginess, umami, and sweetness from the sauce, and crunchy nuttiness from the peanuts. I'd go back read more

Some of the BEST food in Seattle. Got seated right away and the food and drinks got here so fast. The food is genuinely some of the best I've ever had such hidden gem more people need to come here! I recommend the Lamb curry the staff is also so kind read more

Roy Southern Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was very excited to try this new Thai restaurant in the neighborhood, on a cold day when I was craving some warm home-cooked food. We ordered a salad khaek, a bak kut teh (pork ribs soup), a phad thai, a Cha Shake (fancy version of Thai tea) and a roti. All dishes were quite good but nothing really hit the spot. I really looked forward to the pork ribs soup as that seemed like something authentic hard to find at other Thai restaurant, but it was a bit too sweet and greasy for my taste. I could tell that all the ingredients were high-quality though. For the price you pay, the quality is good but the portion is small, esp. for the Cha Shake Thai tea we got. Service was good, and the restaurant was very nicely decorated. read more

I don't usually like leaving negative reviews, especially when the wait staff were genuinely kind, attentive, and efficient. They really did their part and made the experience pleasant from a service standpoint. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to that same standard. I ordered the pork belly, and it was surprisingly tough and lacked any real flavor, which was a big letdown considering it's typically such a rich and satisfying dish. The portion size was also extremely small for the price, which made it feel even more disappointing. That said, the restaurant itself has a great atmosphere. The space is inviting, well-designed, and somewhere you'd want to spend time. I just wish the quality of the food matched the level of service and ambiance, because it has the potential to be a really great spot. read more

Delicious Thai food, good staples like pad Thai, curries but several unique dishes like this pork belly that was delicious. The sticky rice and roti was a good change. Staff very friendly and atmosphere relaxed but not super fancy. Didn't try dessert but roti ice cream looked good. Good spot for post zoo meal. read more

Such a pleasant restaurant to eat at. This was my first time eating Thai food and it was a yummy experience. The employees were really welcoming. read more

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The food was amazing!!! Tried Thai tea for the first time and it was so so good!! Loved the presentation of the food!Restaurant is really cozy and the music playing is nice. The service was fantastic!! Even the chef came out to say hello!! For sure will be back!! Great new place in the neighborhood!! read more

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Roy Southern Thai Cuisine is fantastic. The mataba was golden and flavorful, the fried chicken perfectly crispy, and the pork belly rich and savory. The grilled fish with herbs was fresh and fragrant, and the drinks were just as good as the food. Great service and cozy vibe, I'll definitely be back. read more

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This is an absolutely excellent Southern Thai restaurant. They are preparing dishes new to Seattle in an authentic way with traditional Thai hospitality. In the last month, we have been here three times and the food is so exceptional. Currently, they are serving the best fresh mango sticky rice imaginable. We have had this dessert many times in Thailand and their mango sticky rice is the best. Try this excellent restaurant and enjoy delicious food and wonderful hospitality. We highly recommend the mushroom and tofu stir fry and any of the curries. You won't regret it. Barbara + Tony read more

Heard about this place on Seattle Eats as one of the new and visit-worthy restaurants in Phinney Ridge. I ordered the Hokkien Mee noodles, and they were really good. Curry flavored but with a tang that you typically get with curry dishes. Really enjoyed it, as well as the Thai Iced Tea and Tamarind Soda. Well worth trying out! read more

Wonderful addition to the neighborhood! We enjoyed the rockfish curry, the yellow curry noodles and the fried chicken. Ambiance is very cozy and service is impeccable. Definitely would come again read more

PROS: Tasty and somewhat unique dishes, nothing "out of this world", but well-thought-out menu. CONS: small portions, overpriced, and well-thought-out to be "easy-to-make" dishes and to charge top dollar because it's "unique" = CASH COW Staff were well-meaning, but sometimes clueless. For example, if you're going to charge me five-star prices, can you wait until I'm done enjoying my meal before you bring me the check? (I didn't ask for the check; what if I wanted dessert? Bartender was not really a real (I.e. skilled) bartender. Also, the menu shows lower prices than the bill did for some items. No excuse for that, ever, and especially in a place that has recently opened. VERDICT: Not Worth iT, but since I live close by, I might visit once a year; definitely not going to be a regular. read more

We arrived for dinner and seated right away. The server was so friendly and helpful with the menu! The restaurant is decorated with a Thai warmth and comfortable seating. There is a separate bar with some seating too. The food was all delicious. I had the Muu Hong and my husband had the Lamb Curry. We both loved every bite. read more

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Awesome date night spot! We had the thai tea and tamarind soda for drinks, both delicious. And we had the mataba, bak kut teh soup, jor rhang. All were soooo good. Somehow even better than the food, was the service! 100/10 will be returning to try every item on the menu. read more

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Family members had frequented Roy. First visit for me was a party of four. Plenty of space, but still cozy enough to be private. Food was excellent with incredible flavors. Service was great. Staff treats you like family. Chef came out to our table. Drinks were tasty and unique. Price was right. No complaints. read more

Pls support them. Very special menu with unique items not found in the typical Thai American restaurant. Lovely staff. Delish

Great service. Typical Thai dishes and some new ones. All of it tasty and affordable. Nice space with a variety of seating choices.

We went as a group of four and I have never been treated so kindly by staff, only to be matched by some of the best Thai I'd ever had. Fried Chicken, sea bass, even amazing roti deserts. I left with so much love for this place and the people who work in it. read more

Excellent food and friendly service. The Gang Pla Bai Chaplu was delicious. Several good vegetarian options as well. It was nice to try some regional Thai dishes I wasn't familiar with. read more