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    Shaiyo Thai

    3.7 (155 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Clockwise from top left: B5. Thai Green Tea, A5.Golden Shrimp Rolls, A6. Kanom Jeep, D5. Ice Cream. Delivery 01FEB25
    Heather R.

    Still a fan. Another speedy delivery beating the ETA and friendly driver left it at the door as requested (you're routed through GrubHub if you order via Yelp). They included napkins/utensils as usual in the bag. CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM still super frosty and they even drizzled chocolate syrup over the top. THAI GREEN TEA lovely, creamy. I don't drink a lot of tea but I'm enjoying this cold on an overcast day and imagine I'll enjoy it at least as much come summertime. GOLDEN SHRIMP ROLLS and accompanying plum sauce remain dependably tasty. KANOM JEEP is today's best surprise. Listed as a steamed dumpling, it arrived looking like a tiny tart or savory muffin with the filling cresting out of the wrapped bottom/sides (not closed like pierogi/gyoza). Four pack order came with a tangy dipping sauce and I could have eaten a table full of these tasty, tender treats. We will be back.

    Beef larb with rice
    Andrew R.

    Dinner tonight was Shaiyo ordered to go. We shared the shrimp rolls, and she got the gang-mussaman curry, while I got the larb. I'd never had larb before, and I was quite happy with it. Larb, as the menu describes, is "Ground meat mixed with lime dressing, rice powder, red onion, green onion, cilantro, in lettuce bed." I got beef for the protein and the next to mildest level of spicy--Thai restaurants are a whole 'nother level of spicy. The larb was fantastic: the red and green onion and lettuce do a nice job of counterbalancing and lightening up the meat. The chopped red onions also have a very nice kick that add to the chilis. There's also a side of rice as well. The shrimp rolls, which are like egg rolls but smaller, each wrapped around a whole shrimp, are likewise quite delicious. The wrapping blends in wonderfully with the shrimp flavor. The food was outstanding, and the speed of the order was excellent as well. I headed out almost as soon as my spouse had placed the order, and by the time I arrived at Shaiyo the food was ready. Really first rate.

    H4. Tom Kha Soup
    Mina W.

    I've had a lot of Tom kha. When I opened it the smell was right on, I was very excited. But when I saw it I noticed it was lacking that white creamy broth I know it for and love. I give it a shot anyways. It's so watered down. I can't believe it it breaks my heart. It has the right spices but it's bland and so watery :( I also ordered the 1 in spice was and it has NO spice which is crazy. Not creamy and not very flavorful. Won't get again :/

    Carolyn G.

    We stopped in for dinner on a whim. The sushi place we were originally going to visit wasn't open until later. We looked over the menu and got some pad egg rolls while we were deciding on entrees. The egg rolls were hot and filled with fresh veggies. I decided on beef pad Thai for my entree. My husband and son chose Kao Mun Gai. Which turned out to be a lovely ginger chicken over rice with ginger soup. We all ordered the #3 spice. Turns out my husband and I worked have been good with the level 2 spice. They do have a limited bar selection so we ordered sake to accompany our meal. Overall a very pleasing experience. We will be back.

    P2. Pad See-Ew with Tofu
    Mel M.

    My wife and I were out and about (foregoing pickleball play due to minor injury and opting to do some post Black Friday shopping instead) and decided to try this place out after reading Yelp recommendations. We've been in this strip mall close to TX State numerous times but we've never been here. We got there before noon on a Tuesday and we were the first ones there. We were told to sit anywhere and just happened to sit at a table without a QR code display to access the menu...of course the guy never presented a menu nor told us about the QR code. After checking out the menu, we ordered some fried spring rolls and told the lone server we needed more time to decide on what else to order. After what felt like a long while, he came back and told him we're ready to order. My wife ordered their Pad See Ew with tofu (ordered mild but what was served was spicy) and I ordered the Pad Ka Prao with ground pork (ordered spicy but what came was extremely spicy as depicted on the receipt). Oh yeah, we never did get the spring rolls we ordered. Aside from the added spiciness, we thought the flavors were decent. My wife thought her dish looked lighter in color than what she prefers but she liked the flavor. My dish tasted a bit saltier than it should be, I thought. Portion sizes were good. While the flavors were good, service was lacking. It looked like there was only 1 server and there was too much waiting. I guess we shouldn't be surprised by the lackluster service as a few Yelpers echoed the same thing. Lunch for 2, without the spring rolls, came out to just over $37 with tip. We'll probably be back (slim pickings for Thai cuisine in SMTX) but will be prepared for less than stellar service.

    Shumai Style Rolls
    James F.

    I've never been the guy to go full throttle with Asian recommendations for San Marcos. The Chinese Buffets are pretty terrible; more success with some mom and pop type places covering Chinese and Thai. GF and I were headed south on 35 and zeroed in on Shaiyou Thai on a recent weekend. Consulted fellow Yelper Ardie S. about changes on the back side of the university as I don't visit this area often. Chatted about the state of the SM dining scene as he worked in the area for many years. We arrive to see a few diners; place is mostly empty. Yet, took a bit for service to get going. I did my Yelp due diligence ordering various apps to start. The Spring Rolls were unique adding pineapple to the usual ingredients inside the wrapper. The shumai style dumplings had an interesting name (Kanom Jeep) that I hadn't seen or heard of before. Add in some Crab Rangoon for that creamy and crunchy elements! Solid starters all around paired with the provided sauces. GF moved onto her Pad Thai without no spice added. Yes, there was massive leftovers! She had no complaints about her entree. Me being spice forward I ordered the Panang Curry 4 out of 5. That translated to extremely spicy on the check. The dish was a flavor bomb from the first bite. Head sweating, bathroom breaks for towels to the forehead type dish. Exactly what I was looking for. Yet, the dish bordered on salty. Once the rice soaked in the next day it was really good. The bad news... I order nearly the spiciest level on the menu and the server never returned to refill drinks. Me holding up my glass while he was in was in visual distance didn't even help. Food wise it's a win; service wise not so much.

    P2. Pad See-Ew
    Skih N.

    This place is definitely underrated and is honestly my favorite in san marcos. Every time i come here, they never disappoint. I had a pad see-ew with level 2 spiciness and it was just the right amount of spice for me. I also had a thai tea which was absolutely yummy. If you want delicious food, this is definitely the place to be. Ps you should definitely try their pork belly

    P1. Pad Thai Noodle

    Came on a rainy day so it may be why it was empty, but while we there, not a single person came in after us. It is also on the pricier side. The food didn't feel "fresh" which was probably why I wouldn't return but the food was good. The pad Thai crispy spring rolls were just a little greasy, but tasted fine. The ambiance of the restaurant was a little sad and quiet, so I wouldn't go here if you're wanting to go to a lively restaurant.

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    Best Thai food in San Marcos! My partner and I eat here once a week! Try the Kra Tiem or the Pad See Ew!

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    3 months ago

    Alex was a great server!! Food was awesome. If you're reading this on yelp you should switch to google reviews!

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    Our favorite place! Delicious food, reasonable prices, great ambience, and service is impeccable. Such a peaceful place.

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    Great food, service was really good. Very quiet place to slow down and enjoy some good food.

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    the service was great for the to-go order, but I got food poisoning from the chicken pad thai

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    We really love this place! We have been here about 5 times and every meal has been great. It is much better than 3.5 stars! Veggie friendly.

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    We will open on this weekend sir. We are looking forward to see you soon.

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