Satay Thai in Nashville serves flavorful, authentic Thai dishes with great portions. Their Pad Thai and Green Curry are standouts--rich, spicy, and satisfying. The staff is friendly, and service is quick, even during busy hours. A solid spot for casual dining or takeout Thai cravings read more

You know when it is just a chilly lazy day and all you want is some spicy Thai? Well that was me today! I went with the Panang curry bowl and sticky rice for dessert. I ordered takeout so cannot speak on the ambiance of the restaurant, but was unfortunately disappointed when I got home and opened my meal. The curry was a very small portion. It came with a side salad which included sad brown lettuce and one slice of tomato. The side was a peanut sauce which was overly oily for my taste without the spice I was hoping for. The rice was well cooked and plentiful! The sticky rice dessert was just okay as well. The coconut milk sauce was delicious but could've done with more. The food was ready fairly quickly so if you want a quick small lunch I would recommend but I still was hungry after both the main and dessert which is rare for me. read more

Satay Thai - Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This was a great little Thai spot near Vanderbilt! The pad thai came out super fast, hot, and fresh. The portion was solid and left me with plenty to bring home as leftovers. There was a cozy vibe inside and friendly service. Great option if you're in the area and wanting Thai! read more

Satay Thai - Pad-Thai - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Their food was very fresh and delicious! The taste of tomyum with fresh tomatoes. Also I liked how I can control the spice level too

The definition of delicious and cheap comfort food. Their tofu pad thai is so affordable and delicious. Satay always has a long line so I recommend calling ahead and picking up your food, otherwise, it might be a while. There's not much parking or seating in this complex so to go is a popular option. The staff here is super friendly too. They always greet you and it's family owned so they start to recognize the students. Would highly recommend the Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles here. read more

Satay Thai - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I love Satay. I come here pretty frequently because I go to school in the area, and am never disappointed by their Pad Thai. The service is always quick and nice at the counter. Never had any complaints about ordering however there is limited indoor seating and I've always had to wait for a table after ordering. The restaurant is on the smaller side inside and always pretty packed around dinner time. It has a community vibe in there with lots of pictures of customers on the walls and cheesy decor. Now for the food... I crave their chicken Pad Thai constantly. It is so good, you get a lot for your money, and so filling!!! I would 100% recommend it to anyone trying Satay for the first time. Just a note though, they do serve it with some crushed peanuts sprinkled in a corner, so if you have an allergy make sure to tell the cashier when ordering. Overall: an affordable Thai place with AMAZING Pad Thai and a homey, smaller neighborhood vibe. Come here for good food, cozy vibes, and quick service. read more

Satay Thai - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Came here hoping to grab a quick and convenient bite to-go, and it was truly the speediest service I have ever encountered. I'm talking faster than fast food. We waited for maybe 1-2 min after ordering to get our food. The cashier lady was super nice and willing to answer our questions about the ingredients and dishes. They do have indoor seating as well, but it's not a ton of space. Got the panang curry, pad see ew, and basil rice - all with chicken. Very delicious and in generous portion sizes, especially the pad see ew. Not the best Thai food in Nashville, but I'd argue possibly the fastest! read more

Satay Thai - Pad See-Ew, Panang Curry Bowl, Spice Basil - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Family run Thai food with great food for good prices. The people are extremely nice and give generous portion size. Been going here for a long time and highly recommend it if you're in the area. Also very close to Centennial park and Vanderbilt. read more

Satay Thai - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Stopped in here for lunch after visits Centennial Park. It's a cute little hole in the wall that is unique decorated with pictures of last patrons across all its walls. Sat down and ordered the garlic and pepper tofu with medium spice. It came with a nice side salad with a peanut sauce dressing, white rice, and a small vegetable soup. Each bite from the soup to the salad to the tofu was delicious. The workers were wonderful and super nice. They provided great service. I am very happy to have found this spot. read more

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Truly the worst Thai food we've had in Nashville. Soup was lukewarm warm and overly sweet. Egg rolls were room temperature, dry and flavorless. Chicken satay was decent but presentation was utilitarian and uninspired. read more

I came here for lunch after spending a few hours at Centennial Sportplex next door. I wanted Asian food and this was the closest that I could find. It's your typical Thai place with traditional Thai dishes. It's fast casual (order at a counter and then sit down). Pad Thai is usually my go-to for a first visit at a Thai place. Pad Thai is a funny dish because it's never the same across various Thai restaurants. Kind of like General Tso's chicken from when Chinese restaurants were a thing. It came with a choice of soup or salad, spring roll, and the entree itself. I opted for the soup but it was unlike any soup I ever had. It was actually delicious and I basically chugged it right out of the cup (I am a soup person). It did have some type of squash in it but I don't really know what all the ingredients were because it was mostly broth. The spring roll was your typical spring roll. Fried golden brown with a piping hot vegetable filling. The Pad Thai was ordered mild with chicken, had a nice tang to it and the sauce had just the right amount of oil (not too greasy). There were only a few pieces of chicken in it, so I felt like I was eating mostly noodles but it tasted good nevertheless. I'm sure it attracts a lot of college kids since it's close to Vandy. It's a reasonable place to get your Thai fix in this area. read more

Satay Thai - Pad Thai & Spring Roll - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I love this place! Very reasonably priced. I've only had the pad Thai but it's a good option for a good price and you get a side salad or side egg roll included!! They are always extremelyyyyy nice when I come in. read more

We swung by Satay Thai a few weeks back on a weekday evening as we were craving Thai food. Satay Thai is located close to the Parthenon off of Elliston Place. It is tucked away in a small complex that shares space with other restaurants, such as Roma Pizza and Poke Bros. Although I have driven by the area many times, I had never noticed Satay Thai prior to finding them online. When we arrived around 5:30pm, it was not too busy. The service was quick and efficient. Satay Thai is a no frills restaurant where you order at the counter and the food is brought out to you quickly on paper plates and bowls. We ordered the Satay beef skewers (comes with 4), spring rolls (comes with 2), panang curry, and drunken noodles w/ beef. The food was delicious. The skewers were tasty with a sweet peanut sauce to dip in. The panang curry had some spice that was not too overpowering for us. And the drunken noodles were cooked very well with a savory taste that left me wanting more! It's not common for us to finish all of our food, but we pushed through easily given how tasty everything was! The food was also fairly reasonably priced compared to other Thai restaurants we have been to (main dishes are approx ~15 and apps are approx ~5-10). We will be back! read more

Satay Thai - Drunken Noodles with Beef - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The paper plates were a turn off and the chick mixed up our spiciness ... but the pho was the best item on the table ...

Got takeout from Grubhub, food was ready when I arrived at noon. Got the pad kee mao with tofu, spring roll, spicy level 5, added baby corn and mushrooms, and asked for no bamboo. A small container of soup came with it as well, but it didn't really have any flavor. The spring roll was piping hot and delicious, I think I picked up my food right after they made it so my noodles were still hot too. Upon first bite, it was quite good - flavor was there, noodles were chewy, good ratio of vegetables and noodles. But as I ate more, the oil started seeping out and it was really gross. There was a puddle of oil at the bottom and I tipped my container sideways to get it out - there was at least a spoonful or two of it at the bottom. As I ate more, I could taste the oil covering the noodles and veggies, what a pity. The mushrooms were canned and so was the corn, while the bell pepper and zucchini was fresh; I wish the mushrooms were fresh. Well-priced too at $11.50 pre-tax pre-tip, pretty good portions, just way too much oil, eek. Also, looking at the photos, this spot only uses one-time use plates, bowls, and utensils, and I really don't like restaurants that don't take the environment into account. (I know I got takeout which is contradictory to the environment statement, but it was a Grubhub order through work so it was take it or leave it) read more

The service here is really poor. I did cater from Satay 3 times now and had so many issues that now i switched to another Thai restaurant. The portions here are small. I ordered 5 large trays of food but the trays are only one third full. Why label it as large tray when it is not even a small tray? The food was probably cooked 3-4 hours before we picked it up. All the food was cold at the time we picked up. On top of everything, they are way more expensive compared to other Thai restaurants in the area, especially given the quality of food you get here. Overall, I do not recommend this place for catering orders. read more

My chicken satay was yummy yum! Cute little Thai restaurant near the Vanderbilt campus. I'll definitely be back to try something else! read more

Satay Thai - Chicken Satay (4 skewers) - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

they are feeding people RATS they catch in the alley im telling u believe it or not and it's horrible the only thing good is the rice dont recommend and I saw a rat run across the parking lot and very packed and they are serving people with dollar general plates it seem? read more

Satay is one of my favorite Thai food restaurants in Nashville. Besides the unwavering fact that their food, specifically the Pad Thai, is fantastic, their service is unmatched. Each time I visit, the friendly staff always seems to remember my order. Even though their restaurant is consistently packed with customers, food orders always come out fairly quickly. Thank you for bringing your excellent food and service to Nashville Satay Thai team! read more

Satay is such a classic. Food is always delicious, the prices are extremely fair, and the woman working the counter is always friendly and manages busy nights extremely well. It's snug inside, and certain evenings you likely won't find a place to sit down, which can be frustrating. I do wish the plates weren't paper, but I understand this would require investing in a restaurant-grade dishwasher and more staff. Overall, it's the perfect spot for Vandy students to go. read more

A Vanderbilt staple. As one of the closest (and cheaper) places on Vanderbilt's Taste of Nashville program, Vanderbilt students flock to Satay. I can't even remember how many times I've been here with friends on weekends or after class on a weekday. As a result, there's miserably long waits (though you can get around this by calling ahead) and some food preparation seems rushed. When it comes to spice levels in particular, Satay seems to have no standards--order a 4 and you'll get anything from a pleasantly spicy dish to something borderline inedible. Satay isn't popular for no reason. Though it may be overhyped, for anyone on a college students budget it's a great option. read more

Came here for lunch on a weekend. The food was ok, we got the pineapple curry, which was delicious, but the tofu in my pad see ew was burnt and made the entire dish taste burnt. The staff was friendly and the service was good. I can see the draw for Vanderbilt students since it's a convenient location, the prices are reasonable, and the food is decent. read more

Satay Thai - Pineapple curry - comes with soup and choice of spring roll or salad - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I'm sorry Vandy kids, I don't understand the hype to this place. All the people I've know at Vanderbilt rave about this place all the time but the food isn't anything special. The inside is very cramped and everyone huddles around the register waiting for their orders that makes it feel so chaotic. I tried the pineapple tofu curry with zero spice and it was still pretty spicy. It also came with a spring roll. It was decent. Not bad but not amazing. read more

Satay Thai - Pineapple Curry Bowl - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I love this place! Service is nice and the pad Thai is really really good. Some of the better in the city in my opinion! Flavorful and good portion read more

Ah, back to eating inexpensive college girl food! Satay is a Vanderbilt legend, and it's easy to see why. The space is casual and conversational, great for a quick bite or a longer catch-up. Honestly, I was underwhelmed by the food. My noodles were decent but lacking in chicken content -- nothing worth raving over. Nonetheless, it was a lovely time of reconnecting with friends and expanding my palette! read more

Satay Thai - Noodles with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This place can get kind of busy when Vandy is in session as it takes their meal card, but the staff is always so kind even when they're slammed. I usually order at the counter and the longest it's ever taken from once I get in line until I get my food is 15 minutes. This is my go to spot for Pad See Ew. Don't let the name discourage you, it's not ew at all! So delicious!!! Their spice levels come in a scale of 0-5. Honestly, 2 & 3 are about the same - closer to what I would call a 3. I typically get 1 because 3 is too spicy (even though I typically like a "medium level"). Now that I've figured that out, I'm never disappointed! I should probably venture out and try other dishes, but I LOVE the Pad See Ew... maybe next time... maybe ;) read more

I went to Satay Thai for dinner. Food was not mind-blowing, just on par. I should say Service was great. I ordered a Pad see Ew ( I order this dish at every Thai place I go to!), the price was reasonable, and the it came to my table very fast. My major disappointment was that they use paper plates, plastic cups and utensils. I am a firm believer that food industry should make efforts for sustainability and less carbon footprints. Also, presentation is very important. Food of course looks and tastes better when served in China plates than thin paper plates. My Pad see ew was good, not the best I have ever had but generous portion and very satisfying. We also received very attentive service and the staff was friendly as well. read more

Unfortunately ate here today and thought the chicken friend rice was spicy, I noticed the temperature was not cooked to order upon receipt. I was pleased when my food was quite quickly delivered to my table. I literally sat down and it was delivered. But as other customers were seated, I noticed other customers getting soup, noodles and rice dishes piping hot made me question my dish. Upon inquiring I was told noodles exude more steam but the server didn't consider all the orders I was surrounded by in the restaurant which included soup, noodle and rice dishes. I was one of two people in the restaurant dining in and won't be back because the normal should have been to cook to order. This type of restaurant makes tipping compromised, but I won't give up on great food and great service being the standard. This just wasn't it! read more

For some reason I expected this to be a sit down restaurant. It is a place where you order at the counter, then they bring your food to you. Very friendly staff. I had the pad thai. It was a bit greasy for me, but the seasoning was spot on. The place is decorated with pictures of current and past students, which adds to the ambiance. read more

Went in just for some Thai tea. The people working there were super kind and they made it within 5 minutes. The Thai tea was super good! The boba was just okay, I would probably just get the Thai tea without the boba next time! read more

Satay Thai - Thai tea - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Genuinely shocked this spot has a low rating. Incredible value and one of only Thai spots in town that actively give you Native Thai heat level on request. Love the pad Thai and Pad See Ew. Also appreciate the friendly and quick service. read more

Satay Thai - Pad See-Ew - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I've been living in Nashville for 7 years now, and from college til now this place is embedded in the fabric of my being. Not only is almost everything on the menu extremely tasty, but it's reasonably priced (esp for students). My usuals alternate between the Pad See Ew and the Drunken Noodles paired with a spring roll ~ if I'm feeling extra hungry I'll order the Chicken or Beef skewers as an appetizer. I'm a spice lover so I stay in the 3-5 range of Spice Level, but would recommend going lower (1-2) if you don't like the heat. The Crispy Basil chicken is a winner, too. Also, (and probably my favorite part of this restaurant) the owners have pictures along the walls of their regular customers - which to me, says everything about how much they love taking care of us!! It's smaller, so at certain times, expect to participate in the sprinting event for a table. It's a 5 minute walk from Vandys campus and Centennial Park so convenience-wise (and taste-wise)? Y'all can't touch this. I would end this review by saying "I'll be coming back" but I think I've lost count. My #ThankYouThursday goes to you, SatayThai, for always being consistent, kind, and sooooo good! read more

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Excellent food service was great but recommend ordering take out which I do every time. Ambiance is cool and authentic.

Hello to a newfound gem of mine. Others say its a "hole in the wall," but this is in plain sight, right of off Centennial Road. I ordered the pad thai with the spice level of 2; and boy it was amazing! I plan on coming back soon! read more

I was super impressed with this place! For all those complaining go live in LA for a few years and experience the quality of service at similar restaurants and you'll realize how much this place shines. First the employee who took my order greeted me warmly as he was ringing up his current customer- woah! You don't always get acknowledgment like that in a lot of stores and restaurants ! And he was very friendly and quick. He also gave me a water to drink while I was waiting for my to go order. That's so thoughtful! Most small restaurants taking to go orders are not this friendly and fast! But when I tried the food I was also so pleased! I ordered the pork skewers with peanut sauce. They are expertly cooked, just the right amount of crispy and juicy . The peanut sauce has a great flavor and wasn't spicy, which works for me. I also got a Thai tea smoothie , which tasted great on the hot day. For a more authentic Thai tea I'd say the regular milk tea would be best, but I just wanted a coffee version . I definitely will come here again. The service is great, the prices are great and the food is great! read more

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Tom kha soup was absolutely delicious!!!! Highly recommend the pad thai as well if anyone wants a flavor blast. Generous portions, authentic, and great customer service. read more

Satay Thai - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Satay is an excellent choice for Vandy students, especially because it is very close to campus. Although the food here is not top tier, I would say it is the best "fast food" thai you'll get in Nashville. read more

The food is amazing and I doubt that will ever change. I will say we've had a few more times where they gave us white rice instead of fried recently. Would be nice if they payed attention to the ticket a little more since we've had this happen quite a few more times just recently. If you're getting take out just make sure to check. Still won't stop me from going! I eat here once to twice a week on average and it never gets old! read more

Satay Thai - Chicken Satay! - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Half star or less. Don't do it. Terrible. The food tasted "old"/not fresh. We indicated mild/med heat and it was burning hot. Just nasty. Here's what we ordered: Crab/Cream Cheese WonTons (tiny and fishy), Pad See Eew/beef and pineapple curry/shrimp. Not ONE item was good. I just want to spare others. Try somewhere else. We're new here in Nash from Chicago and looking for good Thai. Any recommendations would be welcome. We spent nearly 50 bucks on this food and threw most of it away. read more

LOVE THIS SPOT. My favorite place to use Vanderbilt dining money. Love the portions and the service is great. Have loved everything I have tried read more

Satay Thai - Pad thai - Thai Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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