Do not walk, run here! We ended up at this place by…read moreaccident headed back to Asheville. Amazing food! A true jewel by the river. I would drive an hour to get this food again.

While it is easy to find, it is a very unassuming dark red building set back from the road. You…read moreenter the gravel parking lot through a narrow driveway across a set or railroad tracks. None of the spaces are marked but it's not difficult to figure out where to park. Since the lot is gravel, be aware if you have mobility issues. You can park near the entrance but not adjacent to the building so there will be at least a short walk to the door. There is also a small step up to the porch in front of the door. The pickup window is next to the entrance door which is a nice touch as the interior is small and would certainly get crowded if to go orders had to wait inside. The interior is small with table seating for about 20. There is also a small outside patio for warmer weather dining. There are several windows allowing you to look over the very near river. We got there shortly before they opened and were seated within a minute of entering. We got a nice corner table next to the river. Our servers were very pleasant. They went over the menu and specials and were very patient answering any questions. One thing to note is they do not allow substitutions, so read the menu description carefully to be sure you know what you are ordering. We wound up ordering their daily specials. Unfortunately, I forgot to take note of what they were called. One was a curry and the other included short ribs and soup. We also ordered spring rolls. The spring rolls were brought to the table in about 10 minutes. They were hot and crunchy and excellent. The dipping sauce was a touch spicy and really brought out the flavor of the spring rolls. The main dishes were brought out after about another 15 minutes. The curry dish was outstanding. The meat was tender and seasoned very well. There was a slight overall spiciness to the dish, but it quickly settled into a warm glow that simply begged for another bite. The short ribs and soup special were also outstanding. The ribs were cooked perfectly with the meat falling off the bone. The soup was flavorful and the ingredients fresh. We ate until we were stuffed and then ate a little more. We simply could not finish everything and took the last bit with us, and it was just as good reheated the next day. We also decided to take a mango and coconut milk dessert to go for later in the evening. This was a wonderful finish to a great meal. The mango was fresh and flavorful. The coconut milk and sticky rice made for a great taste texture. For such an unassuming building the dining experience would rival that of any big city. The fact it is located in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina allows it to offer an experience unrivaled by any better known restaurant. If you are anywhere near Sylva, you own it to yourself to partake of a meal at Dalaya.

Some of the best Thai food I've had. I've lived around the country. I'm visiting from Tampa and the…read moresauces preparation, and the freshness of the ingredients were off the chart. We especially enjoyed Bank, and chatted with him about the restaurant and other restaurants in town, etc. We will go back. Go ahead.Apple, Tom and Annie

We ate here to celebrate my release from the.creepy un-furbished part of Mission Hospital and 22…read moredays rehab at the very nice Givens Estate Health Center. Love the ambiance at Thai Chili. Love sitting out on the patio with a view of the neighboring pond. Love that it has Singha beer both on tap and in the bottle. And love the friendly owner and staff. Many say that this is the best Thai restaurant in Asheville. That is not saying too much given the many wonderful Thai places on the West Coast and in big cities like New York and Toronto. But we enjoyed our lunch here. The Pad Thai and curries were pretty good, and there were gluten free choices for one of us. Can't complain. I'll be back.

An absolute hidden gem! Got take out for dinner tonight and everything was absolutely delicious!!…read more It started when a young lady greeted me and took my order. She then asked about my day and we chatted for a bit. Paid for my order and the young lady asked me what car I was in so that she could bring the food out to me. What a nice touch! Ordered the Spring rolls, Bangkok fresh rolls, chicken satay, wonton soup, Tom Yum with Tofu 4 stars and the Drunken Noodles with shrimp, 4 stars. Wonton broth was flavorful with 4 handmade wontons. Tom Yum broth was excellent and had great spice as requested. Chicken Satay was amazing with plenty of peanut sauce. Drunken Noodles was loaded with flavor and veggies . Spring rolls and Bangkok rolls were fabulous. Honestly everything was perfection! My new favorite in town !!!!!

This is our new favorite local Thai restaurant. It's authentic Thai food with beautiful kind Thai…read morepeople. The food looks and tastes, fresh and clean. The veggies are not over cooked and taste vibrant.

Service was good. Main waitress did well but assisting staff did not call out food and more than…read moreone dish was handed to the wrong party. Lettuce leaf appetizers were served with one shrimp and four peanuts each. Looked like one of those DIWHY projects you see on Pinterest. Crispy shrimp was more on the greasy side but edible. I ate a shrimp salad as a main dish. I will say the shrimp was large in that and breaded well. The sticky mango rice I tried was also decent. Thai Spice used to be one of my main go-to places. The bathroom wall in the handicapped stall has a thick layer of dust on it which was kind of "ew". It used to be much cleaner and well kept. I'm not sure if volume has exceeded capacity or what has happened. I would recommend reducing the menu items to focus on quality and ingredients that can be used in multiple dishes. I would also make better use of the bar area and put seating around there. I would love to see this place pop again. It was very good for awhile but in Hendersonville, it seems restaurants do very well initially and then quickly go downhill. I guess our town is where restaurants go to die.

I do like this spot but a little on the fence. I did not see not one thai person working here…read more Service was ok. I got the tom yum soup and it was good. I also got the drunken noodles and it was good but I wish there was more flavor to it. It's super american in my opinion. It just needs more spice!

I wish I could've gotten a photo before I started eating because the food at this restaurant is…read moreamazing and delicious. We came in a large group of 9 and the staff instantly accommodated our every need. This is the place to eat in Asheville!

I usually don't eat Thai often but if I lived here I would definitely come back over and over…read moreagain! Service and food was great! The decor was very soothing.

Came here on a Friday night with my family of four and got seated within a few minutes. We ordered…read moretom kha chicken soup, pad Thai tofu, Khao soi, beef pho, coconut rice, and ginger lemonade. The tom kha was overly salty and the ginger lemonade was really sweet. Pad Thai and Khao soi were ok. Beef pho was terrible. Service was quick and good but the portion sizes were really small. Casual spot with reasonable prices. Definitely had much better Thai food but maybe this is typical for Thai food in this area? Note: The owner personally came out to apologize for the quality of the food and removed the disappointing items off of the bill, which I appreciate and was really kind of them.

Quality of food: 5 Quantity of food: 5…read moreCustomer Service: 5 Location/ Parking: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Reservations: N/A This restaurant is situated in the heart of Asheville, NC and an excellent dining experience. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious and mouthwatering starters and main courses that will appeal to everyone. We ordered two of their signature dishes, and they were all exquisite. Everything we ate was fresh and delicious.

The food at Boon Choo Thai Express is phenomenal! Very authentic Thai flavors, super delicious, and…read moreimmensely tasty! I can't rave enough about the flavor and service at Boon Choo... the owner and all the staff is always welcoming and friendly and the food is so yummy... the Panang curry is so good, I could eat the curry as a soup by itself! The garlic ginger soup is so delicious as well. Their tempura spinach is an excellent appetizer. A bit far from us; but definitely worth the drive for us, so very yummy! The location is cozy, but it always feels very inviting. Sorry I don't have pictures... the food is so good I always gobble it up before I take a picture :-)

Food came out and looked good but the egg rolls were cold in the middle. Like biting into a pop…read moresickle. We ordered the Fried rice. / beef. Guy taking the order said "everything was cooked fresh to order" ... rice was mushy and old, nothing fresh about it. Paid over 50$ for 2 plates, egg rolls and a small bowl of soup. We ate 5 dollars worth and left. This place sucks...and it's over priced.