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    Yupha's Thai Kitchen

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
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    chicken pad thai
    Betty J.

    Finally decided to come here for lunch after ordering this place via delivery numerous times. So good, even better in person. I got the chicken pad thai in thai hot & it was nice and spicy. I think any spicier would've been uncomfortable probably. I like the pickled veggies in the pad thai a lot. Adds good flavor and texture. My photo doesn't do the pad thai justice. It was plenty of food, I had to take some to go.

    Tom Kha chicken
    John S.

    Yupha's service and atmosphere is consistently great. I visited there again today (Monday) for lunch. I ordered a bowl of Tom Kha with chicken and house salad with grilled chicken with peanut sauce. The soup was tasty but not as tasty as other places I've eaten at (outside AZ). The peanut sauce was far from what I expected and the salad was also. The peanut sauce seemed to be a mix of sweet chili sauce and a thin peanut sauce. Not very tasty to me. The grilled chicken was not what I expected - seemed liked a food service frozen version - disappointing. Sorry, but this place has some good dishes and some not so good dishes in my opinion. Service - 4 stars, atmosphere - 4 stars, Food - 3 stars.

    Coconut ice cream
    Into The D.

    First time trying Yupha's. Amazing food, had the Tom Yum soup- came with hot pot and pad siu. Great service and the atmosphere is great

    Yellow curry
    Savannah R.

    Craving Thai?! Consider Yuphas! It's a great spot for lunch or dinner, and catching up with friends. We were immediately greeted upon walking in and served ice cold water right away. The ambiance is really nice. Dark & moody lighting makes it a good spot for date night too. We had a craving for yellow curry and Yupha's knows how to do it right! My friend & I both ordered just that- one with chicken & the other with tofu. She had a side of flat rice noodles to pair with her dish instead of rice-and it was sooo good!! Their spice levels are different from most other Thai restaurants and I opted for "double Thai hot". And it was HOT!! Many times I order Thai hot from other restaurants-it's barely any spice. But here...they know how to burn your taste buds, and I love it!! Overall, we had a wonderful experience. The food, the service, ambiance and great selection of menu items. Consider this your next Thai experience!

    Eggplant Basil Sauce w/ Chicken (spice level: med)
    Lien S.

    6.26.25 - My friends and I ordered togo from here for our little get together. I've eaten here and ordered from here many times. The food here is flavorful, service is always friendly and the place always seems busy when Im here. We ordered a couple of different things to share family style. Order: Tom Kha Pot w/ Chicken (med spice) $14 Tom Yum Bowl w/ Chicken (hot) $6 Papaya Salad (med) $13 Eggplant Basil Sauce w/ Chicken (med) $17 Pad See Ew w/ Beef (med) $18 Crying Tiger Steak $29 Thai Iced Tea $5 Thai ice tea and tom yum soup were for me and they were so good! Medium to hot for spicy level is perfect. All other shared items were good as well. The thing we didn't think was worth it was the steak. For $29, you'd expect a bigger piece of steak. The steak was small! I do like the green sauce it came with though. I also felt the eggplant basil and pad see ew were overpriced for the portion received. Prices here for some items have increased quite a bit over the years. While the food is tasty, larger portions would make it even better.

    Thai basil chicken
    Kathy C.

    I haven't been here in a long time but we decided to order dinner here tonight. We got a few things on the menu : Papaya salad- i liked it. It was sweet and tangy Tom kha gai- broth was really good , chicken was a little dry tho. Pad see ew with beef : one of my fav dishes Thai basil chicken Crying Tiger : this was the dish that was the most disappointing and the most expensive! A thin piece of steak over lettuce was $29! The steak was bland and didn't have much flavor. They didn't even cut the steak apart for us. Would not recommend that dish and it's overpriced for sure. I do recommend this place to try. Maybe dining at the restaurant would be better since everything would be served hot and fresh.

    Sysco Orange Chicken
    FoodGu Y.

    WTF... we went out to get some takeout and I wasn't feeling the curry. I decided on the orange chicken, how bad could it be. I received Sysco fried chicken tenders with a really nice orange sauce. Because of the different size pieces a couple of them weren't fully heated through. Why are you using frozen chicken tenders. Epic Fail! Get better. Food guy out!

    Enjoying our appetizers
    Victor H.

    I like to post Reviews mostly second or third time around just to see the consistency and taste in the food and service. Yupha's Thai Kitchen has been in its current Tempe location at 1805 E Elliot Rd since 2008. The restaurant was clean from the minute you walk in. The bathrooms were well kept up and clean. I would give them a 5 star on cleanliness. Service was average. Only because I prefer a waitress or waiter with a smile to take my orders, especially if I'm bringing family or a friend from out of town. It just makes for a better experience. Ambience is nice relaxing with a Thai theme throughout the restaurant. As for the food, my appetizers were tasty We ordered spring rolls, the crispy Little mermaids. Order the chef seafood soup was a little disappointed because it was very salty and overbearing, my son ordered the drunken noodles. He as well mentioned they'd salt the food this time around too much.. if you go there, make sure you let them know not to overpower the food with too much salt. I would definitely go back and have a meal there but I would not order the seafood soup or drunken noodles. Let me just say the food is very fresh and appealing. But I will try something different next time around.

    Taylor Z.

    Typical Thai staples like pad see ew and pad Thai. Pretty solid and the portion is pretty big.

    My plate with chicken pad see ewe and shrimp pad pak both ordered mild, delicious but had no spice
    Ashley L.

    Tried this place again after trying once several years ago. In between we had a favorite Thai place closer by but it since closed. We ordered Thai rolls and Kanom Jeeb (steamed dumplings with ground chicken, shrimp, and imitation crab) to start. The Thai rolls were great - crispy and the bean thread noodles inside were noticeable. The Kanom Jeeb was slightly fishy, which is too bad because I'm always in favor of not getting all fried appetizers (there were very few non-fried options). For entrees we split one order of shrimp Pad Pok (mixed vegetables in house sauce) and one order of Pad See Ewe noodles with chicken. I thought the pad see ewe was excellent with plenty of chicken and an acceptable amount of broccoli. I like when the noodles are a little bit chewy like these, not mushy. The pad pok was good, nothing too exciting. We did order both dishes Mild and confirmed that should have a little spice and we tasted none, so we will definitely opt for Medium next time. Our server was really nice. It was pretty busy on this Saturday night and I was pleased they same sufficiently prepared to handle that.

    L Drunken Noodle
    Mollee K.

    I came to Yupha's for a work lunch around 12:30pm. The six of us were sat quickly with waters already on the table. I ordered the lunch drunken noodles with chicken which came with a small side salad and soup. Service was quick to bring our sides after ordering. The peanut dressing on the salad was PHENOMENAL. I wasn't a big fan of the soup, but that's just a personal preference. The meals came out quickly and steaming hot- definitely did not sit under a heat lamp! These drunken noodles were fabulous. The sauce was perfect seasoned, noodles had a great texture, and there was a plentiful amount of chicken. I also enjoyed the tomatoes and bell peppers in the dish which balanced the heaviness of the noodles. The portion was also a great size for me. This was my first time having drunken noodles and I am definitely ordering them again. I 1000% recommend this spot!

    Drunken Noodles
    Cameron H.

    Amazing drunken noodles and pad Thai. Served by incredibly kind people. Relaxing vibes inside. Love this place, one of my favorite places in all of Phoenix

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    Sooo good, they are super nice and the food is stellar. Give it a try, do come early because they are packed for lunch !

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    Massaman curry!! It was my favorite in Thailand, and here! So happy it's close to work!

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    Some of the best Thai food! Our favorite place to go for over 10 years and they never disappoint

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    Really good chicken coconut bowl and the pad Thai is good as well, service was nice but was not to bad.

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    The food was good. But the staff were rude. They were rushing us up for ordering. I wouldn't go there again.

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    This is our go to for Thai food, great service and very prompt even for pickup orders. Only wish they were open on Sundays!

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    Ask the Community - Yupha's Thai Kitchen

    Gluten free options?

    Yes, for most of our dishes.

    Do you sell shrimp toast?

    Is it on the menu? If not, probably not.

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    Sala Thai Tempe - Khao Soi

    Sala Thai Tempe

    4.7(201 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Yesterday we did carry out. Ordered the bbq red port, tom yum, sticky rice and bbq beef…read more I ordered the bbq beef and it was delish. The we'd had a nice portion, I was able to share with my son to try it. Sticky rice was good too. Service was great, polite and ordered came quick too. This is a small restaurant, with booth and table seating.

    Sala Thai in Tempe is one of those spots I keep coming back to because the food quality is just…read morethat consistent. Every time I'm here, I'm reminded why it's absolutely worth the wait. The space itself is small, but the interior is surprisingly aesthetic and cozy, which makes it feel intentional rather than cramped. I usually gravitate toward the green curry, which hits that perfect balance of creamy, aromatic, and spicy without overpowering everything else on the plate. The flavors are bold but still refined, and nothing tastes muddy. The tom yum is another standout for me. It's bright, tangy, and comforting all at once, with layers of flavor that really pop. Even the side dishes shine. I'm a big fan of the chicken wings and skewers. They're seasoned well, cooked perfectly, and never feel like an afterthought. What really elevates the experience is how balanced yet distinctive everything tastes. Each dish stands out on its own, but the overall flavor profile feels cohesive. Service is always attentive, and the staff is consistently smiling and welcoming, which makes the wait feel easier. I also love that it's BYOB. It makes it super easy to enjoy a relaxed night, especially when I'm just snacking on appetizers with my own drinks. Sala Thai is a gem.

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    Glai Baan - Peek gai tod (chicken wing)

    Glai Baan

    4.6(1.5k reviews)
    11.9 mi
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    It was so loud that having a conversation was almost impossible. The food was generally good, but…read moresome dishes were too salty or had very small portions.

    It is exceedingly rare to discover an establishment in Phoenix that possesses such a genuine,…read morehomely soul while remaining entirely well-appointed and impeccably well maintained. Upon my approach, the exterior was so beautifully curated that I initially mistook it for an exclusive, private small garden. I stopped at Glai Baan and ventured inside, finding the dining room wonderfully bustling with a lively, fashionable crowd a thoroughly excellent sign. The venue offers the most delightful arrangements; one may choose to dine within the main room or enjoy a seat adjacent to the exquisite flower beds and lush, cool greenery. There is also a beautifully structured small bar. The entire aesthetic is nothing short of exceptional, and I found myself quite enamored with the decor. I escorted myself to an excellent table facing the bar and requested a traditional Thai Iced Tea to begin. The bartender was an absolute credit to the establishment immensely warm, professional, and genuinely friendly. The hospitality here is truly remarkable; the staff handles their patrons with the gracious care of family, which I found immensely pleasing. For my dinner entrée, I selected the Kanom Jeeb, which bears a marvelous resemblance to the finest dim sum found in elite Chinese establishments. The kitchen executed the order with commendable timing, and upon its elegant presentation, my evening meal was rendered entirely complete. The seamless blend of sophisticated flavor, beautiful botany, and refined hospitality was an absolute treat. I shall most certainly be returning to this charming sanctuary in the near future

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    Smile Thai Cuisine - Spring Rolls. Shrimp soup.

    Smile Thai Cuisine

    4.3(212 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    My bestie and I were craving Thai food and tried going to our usual place. Being at Mekong Plaza on…read moreNew Year's Day around lunch time, it seemed impossible snagging a parking spot so we decided to go somewhere else. Looking at nearby Thai restaurants, we ventured to Tempe to give our second option a try only to find them closed for the holiday. I see Smile wasn't too far from where we were at so we decided to give them a go. Why not try something new in the new year? We were greeted as soon as we walked in, the host/server was welcoming and provided great service the entire time. We ordered their Thai tea, crab wontons and spring rolls for our drinks and appetizers. They were crispy fried and so delicious. The appetizers come with a standard sweet chili dipping sauce. For my entree I ordered their chicken bbq with a side of fried rice. My friend ordered chicken red curry. For dessert, we ordered their Thai custard sticky rice and the mango sticky rice. Wow! All I can say is, what a great experience! We were so impressed with the food that I think this is our new spot. We'll tell our friends and family to give this restaurant a try.

    SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS…read more Smile Thai Cuisine 2107 S. Rural Road Tempe, 85282 I last visited this restaurant more than 10 years ago, so it was time for a new review. Upon entering I immediately noticed that the inside has totally changed. The entrance seems to be filled with a bar and a cash register and the tables have moved to the side. We started off with an appetizer of chicken satay. Long thin strips of chicken threaded onto skewers and served with a peanut sauce. It was a tasty dish though a bit difficult to get off the wooden skewers. For companions main course, ordered was pork cashew nuts. The dish had a melange of vegetables in a chile/garlic sauce. Companion enjoyed it be was unable to finish the dish because the portion was large. I ordered duck curry. I asked for it to be spicy, but unfortunately it was anything but that. The sauce was thin and without body and had an assortment of veggies in it along with some duck. At the bottom of the bowl I found a leg of duck. The dish was served with white rice which I promptly added to the sauce in an attempt to soak up some of it, but alas, it was to no avail. For drinks, we both ordered Thai Tea, which was properly made. It is served in tall jars, and neither of us could drink it all. If you have real Thai food that is Thai hot, Thai Tea will get rid of the heat on your palate in less than a minute. Cleanliness is a bit of a question, as our table had some old food encrusted on the edge. 3 Stars

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    Thai Basil

    4.0(463 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    Absolutely loved my experience at Thai Basil. The staff was very welcoming. I felt right at home…read more The atmosphere was the conversational. Not too loud. But not too silent either. Excellent place to eat with a small group of friends. The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I ordered the drunken noodle with shrimp and it had the perfect balance of spice and savory flavor. The shrimp were cooked really well too. The potstickers were delicious and had a great crunch, and the crispy sweet potatoes were such a nice touch and incredibly tasty. Everything came out hot and fresh, and the overall experience was great. Definitely looking forward to coming back!

    Thai Basil, how I have missed you! I was a little hesitant after all these years if the food was…read morestill amazing and it is still amazing!! I was having some trouble ordering online, so I decided to go there and order in person. I was warmly greeted and given a menu. I decided on the pad broccoli. It is simple, just broccoli, onions, and carrots in oyster sauce; but it had tons of flavor. I absolutely loved the oyster sauce, I wish that there was a little bit more of it, but it was good the way it was as well. The medium spice was just enough and popped well with the vegetables. Again there could have been more broccoli, but still that did not stop the pad broccoli from being an amazing dish!! I will be back for this and for the Thai Basil!

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