The Shrimp Pad Thai, fresh rolls, and jasmine hot tea is my go-to order at YaYa's. The location on McCullough is my favorite because there's ample parking, the servers are attentive, the quantity of food has not taken a hit since the concept of shrinkflation, and the quality of food is always fresh. I especially love that there's no ambient noise, so you can engage organically with friends and loved ones. read more

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Some of the best Thai I've had in San Antonio. I highly recommend the drunken noodles and the coconut shrimp!!!!!

This is by far the best Thai Restaurant in Texas. Friendly staff and flavorful food. You will love it! read more

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The food was tasty and the service was great. Everything was at a very good value. we will return to this restaurant in the near future because we liked the food so much. read more

WOW! Best Pad Thai that I've had in the city so far. I've tried to find a good one for a while now. So glad to find this place. Prices are fantastic too, go for lunch specials! read more

YaYa's Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai chicken and tofu - Thai Near Me - Olmos Park, Texas

The food is fantastic. I love the yellow curry. My husband likes the Pad Thai. The service is great and the staff is friendly. read more

YaYa's Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Olmos Park, Texas

Disappointed. I used to come here a few years ago but after the recent visit, never again. The portions were good sized but any protein was lost and everything had heaping portions of bean sprouts. Pho was so-so and disappointing. Spring rolls bland except for peanut sauce. The place was empty from 1130-2. Weird. read more

Reminds me of the home in Houston, the Thai food is amazing! Staff is very attentive! Highly recommend the yellow curry and pad thai.

Not authentic thai, kao Pad. Missing authentic spices, more like Chinese fried rice, disappointed.

The food was very good and came out quickly. The service was good, the servers were attentive. The Ambiance was nice, seating area was small but enjoyable. read more

YaYa's Thai Restaurant - Thai Garlic with vegetables and rice - Thai Near Me - Olmos Park, Texas

The pad Thai was fine. The hot and sour soup had one flavoring - soy sauce. The "shrimp" version had one shrimp in the entire large soup. The soup was disgusting. No flavor except salt. I threw it away two bites into it. The "shrimp" spring rolls had one shrimp in each spring roll. The wrapping had not been soaked long enough, and it was a terrible, inedible and equally disgusting. We will NEVER go here again. NEVER. The single star is for getting a crappy dinner delivered hot. read more

Oh Yaya's, how you never disappoint me! Got my usual Fresh rolls, Healthy soup, cheese rolls and a medium spicy pad Thai. Fresh, delicious and always consistent. Had take out cause they were about to close. The restaurant is a cute vibe to dine in. The jasmine tea is also delicious. Try them out! I go to the Potranco location. Always a delight! read more

YaYa's Thai Restaurant - Cheese Rolls Pad, Thai Special Healthy Soup, fresh roll with shrimp. - Thai Near Me - Olmos Park, Texas

Love there soups & other meals Nice friendly service Convenient & clean Check it out read more

I am livid! My husband and i ordered to go, he got a curry and i got a shrimp avocado salad. The curry was fine, tasted too much like fish sauce but whatever. I was not hungry so I ordered a salad, but I ended up waiting till I was actually hungry to eat it... which was 2am, and I opened my salad expecting to have a dinner at a time nothing is open, only to be disappointed to find my "shrimp avocado" salad had TWO shrimp pieces and no avocado at all!! The picture I am posting is just after opening it, setting aside the shrimp and adding some dressing. What the heck is this!!! I am so angry!!! And to make it worse, the onion pieces were huge and overpowering. I paid for basically for onion tasting lettuce!! You guys are the worst!! You ruined my dinner!! How could you actively put only 2 shrimp pieces??!! How could you forget to add the avocado???!! This is what I get for being "adventurous" and not going to my usual Thai place (Thai Hut). read more

YaYa's Thai Restaurant - I ordere a Shirmp avocado salad.. received a salad with 2 shrimp and no avocado!! - Thai Near Me - Olmos Park, Texas

I love this place. I have a friend that recently moved to Olmos Park, we both wanted Thai, it was the closest place, went there just to try it out. Can't stop going. It's a strip-mall place, but you wouldn't know it when you walk in. The ambience is perfect here. Sometimes we now order to-go, and while convenient I do miss sitting down here. Great atmosphere and attentive service. I wish I could start branching out, but the red curry is just too good. I get "Thai hot", mix up the meat/seafood choice, and while I can handle hotter than what they give me, it's a good level of heat. Someday I'm gonna say "make it as hot as your cook would eat" just to get that endorphin rush and literal sweats, but just saying "Thai hot" will give you a great mix of flavor and heat if you like spicy food. My friend also can't branch out and swears by their duck dishes. This place has earned their fifth star with consistently great food and service. Very highly recommended. read more

Satay was moist and flavor full. The yaya rice was well prepared and filling. Great for a quick bite or a full family or friend meal. read more

Our 1st time trying this place and both my husband and I had great service, and our dishes were impressive. My husband ate the Beef Fried Rice (extra spicy) as he requested. The flavor was amazing. Large portion size. He was very pleased. I had Pork Pad Woon Sen and it was delicious. Perfect smokiness, large portion & spicy as requested. They hit the mark on both our dishes as well ass the egg rolls we had as an appetizer. Will definitely be going back. read more

YaYa's Thai Restaurant - Pad Woon Sen (Pork) - Thai Near Me - Olmos Park, Texas

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YaYa's used to be better. I have been going here for years with coworkers for lunch and it continues to go downhill. The portions get smaller, and the prices continue to go up. While the service is always pleasant, there is usually only one waiter for the entire restaurant. Because this waiter is always overworked, they are also running behind and it can take 15 - 20 minutes to get drinks or the lunch soup. The food is decent, but it can take a while to get to your table and will sometimes be lukewarm. read more

First timer to YaYa's. However my husband's second time and he made a point to bring me here for a Valentine's Day date so there you have it .. very glad he did, delicious, all of it -my entree, appetizer and dessert. Ordered off the lunch specials menu, you may choose your protein. No beyond-meat option s here but you can get vegetarian or tofu to sub for meat. Lunch specials daily and includes cup of soup, entree and a crispy spring roll. I am picky about spring rolls, prefer crispy and tight rolls not limpy and salty; a lot like my noodles..al dente NOT mush please! Vegetables in my dish were fresh and tender, and the perfect portions or meat to vegetable. It's a casual restaurant and no wait for lunch today, it is located in a dated neighborhood center not far from the shopping village 2 miles away but do not let that deter you from the great food and service. Waitstaff and service was lovely. Curbside and take away available. Happy tummy and look forward to trying something else on the menu! Locally owned and YaYa does have a couple of other locations in San Antonio. Support and Eat local! read more

A hidden gem - loved the pad Thai and sticky mango rice. Service was fast and they were super friendly

I'm so happy I tried this spot. It was absolutely delicious. We had the Panang Curry with tofu and the Thai Noodle Green Curry with tofu. Both were ordered medium spicey. Usually medium is spicier than what we got, but some thai chill paste was provided for an extra boost. I need to take this moment to talk about fresh flavor. As in freshy fresh. I was overwhelmed with every bite. Each veggie was crisp and fresh. Plus I've never had this many vegetable options in any dish. The green beans snapped, the peas popped, the cabbage was crisp the curry was rich with flavor. There was cilantro toppings and other additions that you'll note too. Even the rice noodles were divine. I love Thai food and I've been trying to get to as many as I could to try, but it will be almost impossible now to try a new spot. This may be it for me. I'm already thinking about my next visit. If you enjoy tofu you'll be impressed with the texture and amount. If you eat meat I'm sure it will absorb the curry and be just as flavorful. If you're in Olmos or the Quarry area and craving Thai. please get in here. It's cute inside too and very friendly staff. P.S. that's our leftovers at home in the photos. Still just as scrumptious. read more

YaYa's Thai Restaurant - Panang curry with tofu - Thai Near Me - Olmos Park, Texas

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Went to go for lunch food wasn't very expensive so had gotten some spring rolls for an appetizer and with the orange sweet sauce it was delicious! For the main meal we got pad tai one hot one spicy , the servers was very kind and didn't hesitate to help us by letting us know what was popular and what the pad tai was. The place has a very welcoming open feel great relax dine in. read more

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My favorite thing here is the green curry. I always get it with shrimp. It's the perfect combo of the sweet&creamy coconut milk with spicy curry and fresh basil. The best part is dumping the rice in to get the rest of that yummy curry broth. read more

YaYa's Thai Restaurant - Green Curry with shrimp - Thai Near Me - Olmos Park, Texas

Another great meal at Yaya's. I had the Drunken Noodle. It was perfect! So tasty and pretty too. Wonderful service. Quick and very attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

YaYa's Thai Restaurant - Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Olmos Park, Texas

Yaya's is my go to Thai in San Antonio! I always order the yellow curry with extra veggies and it's so good and creamy !!

It was a super cold day and my soup craving kicked in. So after work I thought I'd treat myself to some Tom Kha soup. I went to YaYa's Thai Restaurant because it's close to my apartment. I went during the week and it was dead. There was one other lady in the restaurant, it was kind of nice, the quietness. I ordered an appetizer of the cheese rolls. I don't know why I was surprised when they came to my table, but they are literally cheese rolls or in this case egg rolls with gooey cheese. They were great! An order comes with 5 of them. Shortly after my Tom Kha soup came (I thought I took a picture but I guess it didn't save) it was great as well. I ordered my with tofu since I'm a vegetarian and the broth is a vegetable broth so it's definitely real vegetarian. The dish also comes with a side of white rice. I really enjoyed the flavor and mushroom bites which gave extra protein. The restaurant is big and has a nice atmosphere. The service was great as well. I enjoyed my time. read more

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This is my neighborhood Thai restaurant and it has been consistently good whether dining in or out. My girls group had our girls nite here more than once as Ya Y's remains in the rotation. It's also a favorite with my family during the holidays as there's something for everyone -- pad thai, drunken noodles, curry, dumplings, thai ginger, lettuce wraps, etc. Love it!! read more

Stopped here for a quick lunch. Service was great. Ambience wasn't extraordinary. Food was good, but nothing too impressive.

I wish I could give it 3.5. Not outstanding Thai food but good enough. Service was good. Ordered the pad Thai hot and it had good kick. So far it's the best Thai I have found. Had a bit of sweetness which I would say is normal but it didn't have any smokiness or sour to balance it out. Just vaguely sweet hot noodles. read more

Nice lunch menu. Really tasty and well seasoned. Veggies well cooked, fresh and crisp. Better than the #1 rated Thai restaurant in San Antonio. Great service. Coming back for more! read more

YaYa's Thai Restaurant - Great lunch! - Thai Near Me - Olmos Park, Texas

Pretty good spot, never really super busy so it's usually easy to get a table. Expect pretty standard Thai dishes and decent service. They have some great Pad Thai and go by levels 1 to 5 in regards to how spicy you want your food. Additionally, their Drunken Noodles are absolutely amazing and are basically the reason my girlfriend continues to come here. In the end, expect a decent meal. Nothing crazy, nothing bad but definitely a "safe" option if you are looking for some standard Thai cuisine and fast seating. read more

YaYa's Thai Restaurant - Chicken pad thai - Thai Near Me - Olmos Park, Texas

I absolutely love Yaya's! This is my neighborhood Thai spot! I have ordered a lot of different entrees and have sincerely enjoyed them all! My favorite dish is the pad se ew with tofu that I order to go and delivery. When I am dining in, I like to order the green or red curry dishes with steamed white rice for the experience. I would also recommend the coconut shrimp, chicken lettuce wraps, fried rice and Thai tea. They have week day lunch specials for dine in that includes a soup and those have been good. The atmosphere is nice and the staff are friendly and attentive. When ordering for to go or dine in, the food is made fast, fresh and delicious. read more

YaYa's Thai Restaurant - Green curry with chicken and side of white steamed rice. Fried roll included. This is from lunch menu - Thai Near Me - Olmos Park, Texas

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Not bad. Our first time here. Of course my sister says she likes any of the pad Thai and three best friends (sounds like Triple Delight), so we get drunken noodles with pork and Queen of Duck. Now the duck came with your choice of curry and a side of white rice. I went with hassaman (this is probably misspelled). Not hot at all: coconut, onions and potatoes. Slightly sweet, actually. Maybe not the best choice for meat, but good none the less. We had the dumplings as an appetizer. I really liked them. Very flavorful, but a little small. Why are appetizers served in odd quantities? We got five and arm wrestle for the last one. Ha, ha. Next time I'm getting something hot. read more

YaYa's Thai Restaurant - Drunken noodle with pork - Thai Near Me - Olmos Park, Texas

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Spring rolls are nice and crispy and their pad Thai is packed with flavor everything was so delicious will be coming back!

Forsure a hole in the wall restaurant but delicious nonetheless! My boyfriend & I were craving Asian which is kinda hard to find (good) Asian food in Texas but glad we found this spot! I ordered: SHRIMP PRAWN: I had this served with brown rice. The serving size is good to share and the flavors were all there! I even got an extra side of sauce from them which was nice. The prawns were already peeled so it made this dish 10x better especially if you're lazy lol. CUSTOMER SERVICE: There was only one waitress but she was very fast & friendly! read more

The location is not the best but the environment is decent. A little understaffed even at 2pm on Sunday, not very busy time. I only ordered the YaYa's fried rice since it has the restaurant's name on it. It is delicious except for the part that the beef is overcooked. More like a precooked beef then Mixed in the rice, quite dry. The chicken is dry as in all other Thai fried rice I've had tried. So not a complaint. In general the flavor is balanced, more tomato chops would be better. I believe if the beef or chicken is the entree it would be better. I will keep trying other places until I find the best Thai in SA area. read more

YaYa's Thai Restaurant - YaYa's 's Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Olmos Park, Texas

I just got the gastric sleeve and I could only have creamy broth at this point. They accommodated me and made recommendations as well. Before the sleeve, I would go there, I am gluten free, and they would make sure there was no flour or gluten in my food. It's always so fresh, especially the green curry. read more

KSAT.com Yaya's Thai Restaurant in the 5300 block of McCullough Avenue had its license temporarily suspended following an inspection in late November that earned them a 76. The inspector found "rodent droppings on plates" and other signs of "live rodent activity" in the business. read more

Yaya's a delectable Thai option that is both convenient and close to work. The food can be hit or miss depending on the time of day you order, but my normal lunch orders of pad Thai have always been spot on. However, when I have come at an odd hour on Wednesday around 4pm (don't ask, I had a craving), the food came quite sodium-enhanced. Completely fine, don't get me wrong, I love my salt. However, I did find myself gulping glasses of water a few times over. If you order ahead to pickup, Yaya's is a dream. You breeze through the doors, select your order from the cashier, and simply head out if you pay ahead. I've never experienced any lines at this location, and the service is always brilliant ---efficient, kind, and effective. The food is your Thai-American standard. My colleagues highly recommend the curries for the first time diner. As someone who prefers noodles, I can say in all honesty they will fill you up properly and leave you satisfied. It will not be a life-changing experience, but it will soothe your craving if you have Thai food on the brain. read more

Easily the best place to eat in Olmos park. Granted, you only have a few options but this is clearly the tastiest by far.