ZAYA THAI RESTAURANT - MUST GO! I've been reading posts on Nextdoor for Zaya Thai (we typically go to Andaman), so we decided to give it a try. We absolutely loved it--customer service, decor/ambiance, craft cocktails (they also have wine, beer, and mocktails), and food! NOTE: they have 2 televisions in the bar and will be showcasing the World Cup games! Rose was our server and she was so sweet and attentive! She even makes money bouquets (see photos). Here in Danville, we are blessed with so many wonderful restaurants but do NOT let this one slip through your taste buds. ;-) read more

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Cute little restaurant located in downtown Danville. We came to town to visit some friends and family. It so happen to be Valentine's Day. Although the Valentine's Day crowds were everywhere, we managed to make a reservation on Open Table for an early dinner and am glad we did! Staff were super friendly and welcoming, giving us some great recommendations. Food was super tasty! I had the Basil fried rice and it had just the right amount of spiciness to enjoy. If you're looking for a cute little spot with some great Thai food, then check this place out. Side-note, there is street parking but also free parking in the back. read more

Zaya Thai Pantry - Thai Near Me - Danville, California

Sunday brunch at Zaya. Not busy. Option to seat both indoors and outside. The decor is pretty. The chicken satay was juicy. tom kha was ok. The pineapple fried rice was good. But the basil stir fried chicken was chewy. Not the best Thai food but not bad either. read more

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My husband and I dined at Zaya Thai this past weekend and we both agreed this restaurant served one of the best papaya salads we've ever had at a Thai place. Parking: medium size lot shared between a lot of businesses in the plaza so parking was very difficult for dinner at 6:30 pm on a Saturday night. I got lucky finding a spot after circling around twice but my husband had to park 5 minutes away and walk to the restaurant. Plan accordingly for parking. Ambience: chic, colorful and vibrant. They have an open bar area and the restaurant is medium size. Tables are spread out and a Christmas tree was even set up near the back in preparation for Christmas. This is a good spot for a casual date or a friends and family gathering. Service: 5/5. Our server was super friendly and attentive. She checked in on us frequently and our waters were refilled promptly. When the check came, she gave us a lot of privacy with the portable machine which we totally appreciate. Food: 3.5/5. The papaya salad was so delicious. It was refreshing and the warm vermicelli noodles added a nice touch to the dish. It came with some very sweet tomatoes which you don't normally come across in the US. The crab fried rice was pretty good but the rice was too soggy. We could, however, taste a good amount of crab in this dish so they definitely didn't skimp on the meat. We also ordered the pad see ew with beef. The beef was cooked a bit dry and the portion size for the noodles were a bit small. Plus it came with way too much carrots. Taste was fairly good. Portion sizes were on the smaller end given the price point. Cost: $$. Our total excluding tip for 2 main dishes and a salad came out to about $70+. If the parking situation gets better, we will come back to try other dishes and order the papaya salad again. read more

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Planned a lunch with a bunch of friends. The numbers kept fluctuating till after we arrived. Not a problem with the staff. A dozen showed up! Sad to see a very empty restaurant on a Friday for lunch. Except for one, the rest ordered from the lunch specials menu. The "one" ordered a crab omelette. Came way too late and it was sad! Sad! However, the server offered an apology and an alternate choice. Lesson learned - skip the brunch and stick with the lunch menu. Everyone enjoyed the food even though the prices with the $3 options for the lunch specials felt a wee bit high. Chicken to Crispy chicken $3. Chicken to beef $3. Chicken to sea food, even more! Will definitely return! read more

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Daughter is home for the Holidays and we've frequented the other 3+ Thai restos in our hometown. We wanted to take her to Zaya since it's one of the newer ones and she hasn't tried it. It was a disappointing experience. We raved about our fave dish the crying tiger and the cut was all wrong with mainly fatty, chewable and not edible. We cut out what we could eat but just wasn't great unfortunately. We did bring it up to one of the servers and she said they don't really know what they will get in the box and so sometimes the cut will include the hard part and we're thinking why would they serve it if they themselves will probably not eat it and the fact they know it's not a good part of the meat! As for the rest of the dishes they were fine but really can't turn back the dining experience we had with our daughter who was home for Thanksgiving. Updated a previous 5 star review with a great steak we had captured with the other review and one that is most recent. Same dish very different experiences, unfortunately. read more

Zaya Thai Pantry - Crying tiger with papaya salad - Thai Near Me - Danville, California

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So delicious and so stunningly decorated inside. We went for my boyfriend's birthday and the staff was super attentive and friendly! We ordered pad kee mao and fried rice! The pad see ew had a great wok hay flavor. For the fried rice we enjoyed how crispy the chicken was and the flavor profile overall. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Zaya Thai Pantry - Thai Near Me - Danville, California

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Zaya Thai Pantry was such a great find. Thank you Google and Yelp for allowing me to discover this gem. Zaya rests at the heart of downtown Danville. I was enticed by their menu of traditional Thai street foods, signature items, as well as their brunch offerings. It seemed to have a thoughtfully curated menu that catered towards Bay Area folks who may want to try traditional Thai flavors with a twist. I ended up ordering the Wagyu Sandwich which had savory shredded beef and slaw on a buttered brioche bun served with a side of pickled item as well as spicy house potatoes. It was the perfect amount of food and very well balanced. My boyfriend ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich which came with a generous fried chicken patty covered in a sweet and spicy glaze (omg it was so good) with a side of picked items as well as slaw on the side. It was also perfectly balanced trio of items. Between the two of us, we also shared the Spiced Chicken and Croffle, which came with an amazing spicy-sweet house made maple syrup. The Thai-Spiced chicken was tasty and relatively tender, but the chicken in the fried chicken sandwich was top-tier and, albeit different, was preferred. Zach/Zack, the owner also swung by our table with complimentary Thai Iced teas for the two of us. It was such an unexpected kind gesture and I was so surprised that I couldn't form any sentences. Zach/Zack - if you're reading this... Thank you so much. You really made our days. We also really appreciated the thoughtful décor - modern, clean, clique, but with very nice touches. The bar area was nicely illuminated and really showcased that section with it's neon lighting. The owl theme was also adorable and quite noticable. All in all, between the great food, amazing selection, phenomenal service, and superb experience...Zaya Thai truly delivers. read more

Zaya Thai Pantry - Fried Chicken and Croffle - Thai Near Me - Danville, California

I came here for the second time, the first time the street had no power but yesterday I finally got to try the food. We ordered the short rib plate, green chicken curry, Thai fried rice with chicken, and the mango sticky rice. I liked that there was a lot of curry and it was enough for me to keep dipping my jasmine rice. The fried rice was really good as well. As for the short rib plate, it was $70 and I honestly didn't think that was worth it. I would give the mango sticky rice dessert a 3.5 because of the sweetness. It wasn't sweet enough and I was expecting condensed milk or something similar in sweetness. The mango itself was also very tart. The service was OK. Overall, I would probably come back here for more curry and would like to try the red curry next. read more

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Food is ok portions are large because they charge a bit more than other places mango sticky rice was my favorite here service was good place is nice i love the wallpaper in the bathroom read more

This is our absolute favorite place to eat. Rose is such a sweet gem, knows our names and always greets us with a smile. Ah comes out of the kitchen to say hi and always checks in on us. We come back not just because the food is delicious and cooked with love but it's also the experience we receive from everyone who is there. It's the best! Hands down the best yellow curry around. We've been to a lot of Thai restaurants. Best find ever. read more

Zaya Thai Pantry - Chicken Pad Thai, Yellow Chicken Curry - Thai Near Me - Danville, California

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A delicious flare to traditional brunch. I enjoyed the wagyu eggs benedict accompanied by a unique housemade hollandaise. And for dessert, I enjoyed their take on the traditional chicken and croffel (waffle with croissant-like texture). The house maple syrup was warmly spiced perfect for evoking fall and winter. Incredibly friendly service staff. Nice restaurant ambiance and decor. Some outdoor seating ideal for a beautiful day. Must try the lunch/dinner. And will definitely return whenever I'm in the area. read more

Too good! - just WOW for the food. Good number of vegetarian/vegan options on the menu. The Tom kha soup, spring roll, curries - Pumpkin and green curry - all turned out to be delicious. Great ambience and location. Decent service as well. Japan and co. were polite, considerate to us being vegetarian and despite it being a busy night with just the 2 of them, handled the load in an efficient manner. Must visit for Thai food lovers. read more

Food was amazing, if I could give this a 10 star I would. Decor is very cute and modern. Place is very clean, really friendly. Would definitely come here again. read more

Zaya Thai Pantry - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Danville, California

The food was amazing ! Service was excellent. The atmosphere is calming and relaxing. Very enjoyable dinner. read more

Zaya Thai Pantry - Thai Near Me - Danville, California

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Zaya Thai Pantry is the newest Thai cuisine in the Tri-Valley. Located the in Downtown Danville they take over the space last occupied by a sports bar. The restaurant is actually pretty big with indoor and patio seating. The menu is interesting with your classic Thai fare with some non traditional items. The prices are a little high for Thai food but the portions are larger. We went for lunch and there was only one server / host / cashier and she was overwhelmed with the tables inside and going out to the patio. The food was excellent, however both the kitchen staff and the server were not prepared for the amount of customers. Minus star.The food took a long time to come out including between dishes. Plenty of parking in the public parking right behind the establishment. Might give them a try when they better staff. read more

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We went there for brunch, the food was good. The place was quiet, you can have a conversation and hear one another. The service was good too. read more

Sooooo tasty! We had Spiced Chicken & Croffle (the house-made maple syrup is crazy good) and Tom Kha Porrige, and they both were just incredible. The Thai iced tea and coffee were perfect, too! On top of that, the service was great, the whole place was clean and welcoming. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Zaya Thai Pantry - Spiced Chicken & Croffle, Tom Kha Porridge, thai iced tea, thai iced coffee, yum - Thai Near Me - Danville, California

This was a really great Thai spot situated in the heart of Danville downtown. We went for a friend's birthday and they were able to accommodate a big group. The ambiance of the place is really nice and the staff were friendly. Our favorite thing was the lychee martinis they were packed with the alcohol punch, but yummy taste or lychee. We liked it so much we got a second one. Definitely recommend this refreshing drink! The food was pretty good, I really enjoyed my pad see ew dish. The egg roll appetizer was a nice touch with the sauce. Overall a good fancy Thai dining experience. read more

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Rating as a Thai person * food test was about average Thai resto in America, quite not that authentic or as fancy as its cost * nice and friendly service * there are plenty of tables, nice place to hangout wt fam and friends read more

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Decided to try this place again for take out. They said to come in 20 minutes so I picked up 20 min later and it was ready. The noodles on my pad see ew were all broken up into small pieces (zoom in to photos to see the pieces). I hadn't stirred them yet, just took off the cabbage and carrot toppings and that's what I saw. The dish itself was okay read more

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2nd time here and loved it again ! We ordered the pad Thai , crispy Tofu and pumpkin curry . Portions are generous - we had plenty of leftovers to bring home. All dishes were flavorful and delicious. Great service and trendy , inviting atmosphere . Highly recommend !! read more

Found this hidden gem tucked in the back of the clock tower downtown. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Recommended the short rib dish, spring rolls and we ordered Penang curry. Everything was outstanding! Such flavorful food, high-quality and I can't wait to go back! read more

Food, service and ambiance were all great! Truly delicious! I don't know what I liked more: Crab Fried Rice, short rib khoa, or the Pad Thai chicken! All so good! And the portions are good sized. read more

Zaya Thai Pantry - Pad Thai chicken, crab fried rice and short rib khoa - Thai Near Me - Danville, California

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What a hidden gem! It's tucked way back if you're on Hartz Avenue. But if you are in the parking lot behind it, the entrance is close to the sidewalk and absolutely darling. We weren't super hungry so we ordered a lychee martini, chai old fashioned, roti & curry (yellow) and split a Spiced Chicken & Croffle. It was all so good! I'm over the moon that this is the SECOND place in Danville that makes a yummy and strong lychee martini. Will definitely return. read more

One of our new favorite thai restaurants! I love that they have classic thai dishes, but also their brunch features some fusion. The green curry chilaquiles is my absolute favorite. They've also got a pretty nice cocktail selection. They're never super packed for brunch which makes it less stressful when we bring our whole family, feral toddlers included. Highly recommend! read more

We stopped in for lunch. The atmosphere was beautiful, spotless, and serene. The wait staff was very kind and attentive. We had a vegetable and chicken dish and a bowl of soup. Both were amazing with exceptionally fresh ingredients and very flavorful. read more

Zaya is our favorite brunch restaurant, bar none. (Yes even better than ones in Walnut Creek.) We always leave with a very more-than-satisfied feeling, that makes you want to keep coming back to try more. The flavors and creative combinations of their food and drinks menu is really exceptional! Service is always friendly and ambiance is pleasant and colorful, with intricate details that resemble their food and drink presentation. Highly recommend! Must try those croffles! read more

Zaya Thai Pantry - Delicious cocktails and lunch menu - Thai Near Me - Danville, California

There is a good amount of parking which is easy. The service was nice and the space is open and spacious. I like the ambiance. I was disappointed with the food. The Pad thai was too sweet and saucy for me. The food doesn't seem very authentic in the taste as well as some menu items. read more

My family and I were in the downtown and looking for a restaurant and this one has banners on the main road promoting their menu. I looked online to see the full menu and it looked promising. The restaurant tucked a bit in the corner, but it is spacious inside with nice decor and fancy seating. We were seated immediately and only 1 table was occupied on Sunday afternoon. We were given a bunch of menu cards and realized they have very limited menu for lunch and the one which I saw online is a Dinner menu. I was so sad as my family was planning to order chicken satay and wanted to try something special. So ended up ordering a couple of dishes since we made ourselves comfortable at the table. The noodles from the kids menu is actually flat noodles and with hardly any veggies or meat. But they tasted good. The crispy chicken with rice, the chicken is tasty but somehow the whole dish is very greasy. The chicken was crispy outside and juicy inside, the best part of the whole visit. Even the dessert menu has just 3 dishes, sadly. But still ordered fried banana with ice cream. The ice cream is definitely not the fresh one it was frozen and hard to eat. Overall, our experience is not a pleasant one but the service was good.They were welcoming and attentive. read more

Came back here for my friend bday. She has never been here and wanted to try so we came here for lunch. We both got the lunch special. My special consisted of Egg roll- 2 small ones . Crispy with good chili sauce. Wished there was more than 2 small egg roll Tom yum veggie soup - spicy, sour and sweet. Pretty good with lots of veggies Green curry chicken - a bit bland to my taste and there was tons of bamboo shoot and not much chicken. Thai ice tea - $4 more and I wanted less ice and the taste was perfect My friend got the pad Thai lunch and liked it. We also got the mango sticky rice. It's better this time. Maybe the mango is more ripe . I had lots of left over from my lunch special so I wanted to take them to go. After I got home, I couldn't find my soup!! I had half my soup left! I wish they had at least asked me if I wanted to take it home. Oh well... we went at 11:30 on a Wednesday and for more than an hour, we were the only customers inside. Then a couple came . So if you want a quiet place to have lunch , this is the place. read more

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Zaya is a perfectly reasonable spot, the food is decent with some hits and misses. Service was good. I was not a fan of the fried tofu, which came out not as hot and not very crispy. The chicken wings were too saucy and sweet. The pad Thai is good, as well as their drinks. read more

Zaya Thai Pantry - Fried Tofu (3/5) - Thai Near Me - Danville, California

Must try! Great stuff and amazing service Definitely one of my Top 5 restaurants in the Bay Area. read more

Zaya Thai Pantry - MUST TRY! Very friendly staff and amazing service. Food: Salmon in Banana Leaves 10/10 COWBOY RIBEYE 10/10 - Thai Near Me - Danville, California

Great place for date night. They do have Happy Hour specials at their bar. Contemporary decor with a Chic vibe. This Thai place serves pretty good food. I did take a star away due to the deceptive menu items. For example, we ordered the Pumpkin Curry. In most Thai restaurants, the assumption is that when you select your protein, it's included in the pricing. Here, it's the opposite. When you order Pumpkin Curry, it's essentially vegetarian. If you want to add a protein, it will cost you an additional dollar amount added to the existing price. The taste of the food was good, it's just a bit pricey. Service was excellent, but in our case we were the only ones there. read more

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Truly phenomenal service and food! This is such a cute spot, they had a beautiful fall display when you walk in. We will definitely be back! read more

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The food here is absolutely A+ -- everything is fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The drinks? Spot on. Perfectly crafted and exactly what you'd want to complement the meal. What really stands out, though, is the customer service. The staff is friendly, accommodating, and genuinely go out of their way to make you feel welcome. It honestly feels like this place doesn't get the recognition it deserves. From the atmosphere to the quality and consistency, it's a spot I'll keep coming back to -- and definitely recommend to others. Support local and give them a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

I recently went and had brunch at Zaya! The avocado toast was phenomenal !! I was so impressed by the flavors and the service was excellent too!!! read more

Zaya Thai Pantry - Thai Near Me - Danville, California

The beautiful ambience is what drew us in and sadly, that's the only highlight of our visit to Zaya. We were among only two tables when we arrived, so there was no excuse for the service failures that followed. When our noodle dishes came out, I asked for dinner plates since only small appetizer plates had been set. A male server was happy to help, but was stopped mid-step by the female server who had taken our order, she flatly told us they don't have dinner plates. I then asked for a dinner spoon to roll my noodles with on to overly sized forks, and was told they don't have those either only chopsticks and soup spoons. I've never encountered a sit-down restaurant without basic dinner spoons, but I made do. What really stood out was the complete lack of attentiveness from that server for the remainder of our meal. Not once did she check in, ask how the food was, or offer anything. When we finished, the male server collected our plates and asked if we wanted to order more , skipping dessert entirely, which felt oddly timed. The food itself was disappointing for a restaurant claiming to serve authentic street Thai. The tofu was overly oily, the thick rice noodles were nearly absent in the dish, and it was overwhelmingly filled with onions and cherry tomatoes. The Pad Thai was unremarkable at best. Thai food is my absolute favorite cuisine, and Zaya fell far short on both quality and execution. I genuinely hope the owner reads this as constructive feedback ,the space has real potential, but the service standards and food quality need serious attention. I won't be returning, and from what I've read, others have had very similar experiences. read more

Zaya has been my go to for Thai food for a while and I have been there several times including twice this year in Jan and Feb 2025. I visited this restaurant with my family on Thursday 2nd 2026 - my son had planned this to celebrate my birthday and unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. From the moment we were seated, the staff's attitude came across as rude and unwelcoming. Instead of feeling like valued customers, we felt like an inconvenience. Throughout the meal, there was a noticeable sense of urgency from the staff that made us uncomfortable. It felt as though we were being rushed to eat quickly and leave, even though the restaurant was not overly busy. At one point, the tone and behavior of the staff became so aggressive that it took away from what should have been a relaxed family outing and celebration Dining out is supposed to be an enjoyable experience, especially with family, but this visit left us feeling stressed and unwelcome. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and works on improving customer service, as no guest should feel pressured or disrespected while simply trying to enjoy a meal. read more

Great food and atmosphere. I wish I'd had tried this place sooner. I have Thai food at least twice a month! A little pricey but worth it. Will come back for some breakfast as they have Benedict!!!!! read more

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