We have been coming to Chaiyo for years. Consistently good Thai food, I am not a fan of their sushi, but all the Thai food I have eaten has been really good.
(5)
Jay M.
Was great - No longer so, off my list I ordered the Red Curry with Prawns. This was always my go to dish and with the past owner of this place and it use to be delicious. Even though the menu still says prawns which are classified as extra-large shrimp, they are now medium shrimp at best. They must have a new cook too, because the curry was watered down and lacked taste. This restaurant is off my list and I'm now on the hunt for good Thai food close to me.
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Irene V.
Ok food ok service a little overpriced but advertised beer special not available had wine bill for two was 80$
(2)
Acelyn B.
I think the best thing about Chaiyo is the decor. It gives character and makes you feel that you could possibly have been transported to a small restaurant in Thailand. Unfortunately, I think the wow factor ends there. I settled for a curry (although I can't remember which one now), but asked for it to be as mild as it gets, not spicy. It was good, not impressive, like a lot of other curries I've had. Problem was it was still spicy. I know Thai food is usually spicy, so I made sure to ask if the curry could be made NOT spicy. Had the answer been no, I would have chose something else. I ate as much as I could before my lips felt like they were on fire. (I have such a low spice tolerance.) I saved my lips with the little shooter ice cream desserts, which we shared. Cute, but again, not great.
(3)
Lenny K.
The food was better than my last visit here but waiting 35 minutes for a take-out order was ridiculous when the restaurant was only so-so busy. I ordered my Pad Thai as a 4 on their scale of 1 to 5 and it was somewhere slightly above mildly spicy which is exactly what I wanted.
(3)
Vincent V.
Came in for lunch with my wife and we were not as impressed as the reviews led us to believe. :( My wife got the thai peanut delight with chicken and soup. Overall it was decent, but nothing to come back here for. The sauce was a little oily and the paid their that came on the side was not as flavorful as I hoped. It came with what was the highlight of our meal.... Chicken wonton soup that was very flavorful and featured fresh greens along with handmade wontons. The bento box was a total fail. The best thing about it was how it looked. Beautiful presentation with garnish, but quality of food was bad. The Katzu was cold, fatty and the meat texture tasted like it was microwaved then left out for a while. Sauce was not the traditional Katzu sauce which made it taste pretty bad. California roll had an awful after taste and the rice was hard and tasted as if it was previously made and served to me from a fridge. The sushi itself I did not feel comfortable exploring after the quality of the two bites of the California roll was as bad as it was. Even the side if rice was not cooked correctly, it is not hard to cook rice, but they seemed to had an issue with it on my bento box. I hate giving bad reviews, but I think this place is not worth returning to. They were friendly, but after not eating my bento box and asking if it was okay I said no and that the Katzu was bad as well as the other items and she said okay and took it away and made no offer to adjust on the check or by bringing something else.
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Jesse W.
Always super fresh sushi and sashimi. Plates are very pretty and prices reasonable. Staff is very friendly and accommodating we are gluten free and they make my son's favorite dish pad Thai with out the soy sauce to make it gluten free.
(5)
Burj S.
Came here for Lunch with the wifey and we found this place to be very pleasing to the eye. Our server was extremely attentive with a good sense of humor! The Wifey ordered the Shrimp Cashew lunch special which came with a salad which she thoroughly enjoyed. I had the Red Chicken Curry 5* spicy which was very flavorful but since sweat didn't pour of my follicularly challenged head our server said the next time she will give me the 10* Chilli hot LOL! (My Tushie is already waving the white flag as I write this review!) We will definitely be back!!
(4)
Monique M.
Came on a weekday at lunch time (1245). Obviously popular with local business folks as it was full but no wait. Food was good I got the red curry with beef lunch special (soup or salad - I got soup, too sweet ) pad noodles jasmine rice and curry with beans carrots red and green peppers. Curry was good, as was rice and noodles. But service was HORRID. Had to beg for water refills, they came and bussed my table and I was still waiting for my check 10 min later after asking twice. Luckily I had cash so I just left it on the table and walked out. Only two waitstaff for entire place. Probably won't go back.
(3)
Joanne V.
It's hard to find a good sushi place but I think I found the one!!! Yes it's a 45 minute drive from where I love but I took a chance. I had the pleasure of getting VIP treatment by Ken. I loved every appetizer but this one is by far the most unique I've ever had... I call Kenny's special ... Just imagine Wonton wafers filled with wahoo and thai seafood sauce and garnished with onions tomato and cilantro... Omg. This is brand new... So it's off the menu. Just ask for ken!!!
(5)
Tim K.
Always a good place for Thai food. Vary the spice level to your favorite temperature level. Or choose the sushi.
(5)
Erica F.
Excellent service and food! Everything was seasoned to perfection, my aunt had the red Thai curry with chicken, mom had lobster pad Thai special, I had the drunken noodles and my grandmother had the chicken teriyaki! The soft spring roll was fresh and delicious and the waitresses both were very helpful and accommodating especially to my grandmother who is particular when it comes to Asian food!!! Will definitely be back- rivaled some of the best Thai food back in NY
(5)
Co B.
I come here quite often I guess you can say. I cannot say anything bad about this place. The staff is amazing and most importantly the food is amazing. I have tried everything on the menu and there's nothing I hate. The sushi here is delicious! The food presentation is superb and the food is always consistent. If you have never tried Thai food, this is the place to start! If you have tried Thai food, this is the place to eat!
(5)
Jennifer O.
Go for the curry and pad thai .Skip the sushi options. I tried the sushi once at this location and it was just ok. Nothing to write home about.. Great lunch specials.
(3)
Erin H.
I really enjoy this place! We have dined there once and the server couldn't have been friendlier. We have ordered take-out several times and it's always ready when promised. I love the curry dishes - even the leftovers are delicious. Good quality meat and the veggies aren't over-cooked which I really appreciate.
(4)
Karina L.
Lots of parking right off of Military Trail by Atlantic Ave, nice standing building. I've drove by it so many times for years and finally checked it out. The place hasn't been renovated in a while, bathrooms need more attention, but the food was good.
(2)
Alex G.
I love love love Chaiyo Thai Bistro! I use to work a few blocks away and every Wednesday we would get take out for the entire office from Chaiyo. I was lucky enough to share and sample almost every dish off the menu and have to say everything I tried was unbelievably delicious. I had been inside the restaurant multiple times to pick up the order but never had the chance to dine in. Unfortunately I do not work in the area anymore and it has been an entire year since I ate there. I was fortunate enough to meet a girlfriend for lunch this past Monday and have been kicking myself since for staying away for so long. We got there around 1:00pm and it was packed. We got a table pretty fast but it took us forever to order since they have so many great lunch specials. We started off with an order of edamame and then each ordered one of the Bento Boxs. Mine came with chicken green curry, white rice, 4 pieces of a tuna roll, miso soup and 3 pieces of chef's choice sushi. The green curry is amazing and comes with huge chunks of eggplant. It's a bit spicy so I would say it's not good for someone that likes things on the mild side. The way they arrange everything in the Bento Box is just beautiful. Pretty food always tastes better in my opinion and they do a great job at displaying everything down to the flowers in your beverage. Mmmmmm the thai iced is devine. Our waitress was extremely friendly and could not have been more sweet with my friends 2 year old daughter. We ended up being there for a while and they were getting ready to close until dinner but never made us feel rushed or uncomfortable. There is no way I will wait a year again before returning. The food and the service are just way to good to not have more often. Dang! I wish I had leftovers right now!
(4)
Sam K.
I got take out here tonight (monday) . Go to Nana just a block away instead!! Theyre closed on Mondays so i tried this place instead and will never go back. This place is more expensive, serves you half as much food and the food is bland. I had the masaman curry which is 100000% better at Nana. This restaurant served it with huge bland potatos and a few peanuts. It didn't taste fresh at all and was terrible. I would not recommend this place at all especially when there are so many other great Thai restaurants around.
(1)
Briana C.
Love this place! To start, the spring rolls are the best!!! Usually I order one of those even if I get a meal. I've tried so many of the rolls here and have never been dissapointed. Also the fried rice is delicious too. Only bad thing is they don't deliver and we work nearby and sometimes order from somewhere else for convience since they deliver.
(4)
Heather L.
Love this place! Love the friendly staff!! I'm a very picky eater and they will make things specific to my likes.... in fact I get a special sushi roll with exactly what I want...Now when I call for take out all I asked for is The Heather Special and they make it for me. That's good service!! I eat here about 2 to 3 times a week. Extremely reasonable price wise.... highly recommended!! :)
(5)
Chari L.
Good local Thai. They have sushi here as well but I think Thai is their specialty. Love their and pad thai. Their ramen wasn't my favorite but their wonton soup is delicious. They also have great bento box lunch specials. Definitely worth trying.
(4)
Erin L.
This place is as good as it gets ! Chaiyo is a family owned business and has THE BEST Thai food around ! My favorite is the fried rice with pineapple and the staff !! Their sushi rolls and presentation always are awesome ! Come here quite often and have never had a bad experience or food. THANK YOU CHAIYO for always delivering great customer service and great food ! The spring rolls are good too ! And of course, the Saki ! Always friendly and on top of their customers to satisfy us and make sure we have a good experience. Clean and friendly. Will be dining again soon !
(5)
Anthony N.
Such an amazing sushi experience with Chef Kenny! Everything was so fresh and delicious! Chef Kenny created some amazing sushi appetizers like nothing I've ever had! What a great find! Will definitely be coming back and bringing others. I highly recommend coming here!
(5)
Paul C.
This is my go to place when it comes to Thai food in Delray. Always consistent and delicious. We have been there multiple times and each time no disappointments. Solid!!
(3)
Jason B.
Although we frequent for the outstanding food, the service is awful. I get that there is a lot of older people that dine there but it takes an hour to get your food when it's busy. We love their pad Thai but the waitresses have such a sour demeanor that it's hard for us to do anything but take out. Id give 5 stars if it wasn't for their staff being horrible.
(4)
Kevin O.
Great food and great service. The staff was super friendly. I recommend trying the Thai Iced Tea!
(5)
Megan S.
I love this place and typically come once a week. Everyone who works here is very friendly and the service is fast. A must try!
(5)
narisa s.
Waitresses are very polite and accomodating. The food is authentic and I'm Thai so I know Thai food. Noodle dishes are tasty and beef noodle soup is amazing. Must try!
(5)
Katrina R.
It's been difficult finding a spot I like to eat Thai but since I came across this place, I'm staying as long as the food is good and the service stays consistent. I ordered the Chicken Pad Thai, the first time I tried it I was in heaven it had just the right amount of peanut sauce, cabbage, and carrots you can taste everything with a twist of lime. It's really the best Pad Thai I've tasted in a long time. Next I ordered the coconut soup with chicken this threw a bit because the color is different than what I'm use but it's still divine. I give this place
(5)
Yu W.
Finally, a LEGIT Thai place in Delray! Though I have never been a big Thai food fan as much as I am crazy about Korean/Japanese/Chinese food, this place really stands out with its authentic Thai food taste (though serving Japanese food too) and stellar customer service. The wonton soup is a must-try (simple but tasty) and their specials never disappoint.
(5)
Stacy A.
LOVE this place! I've been coming here since 2007. The food is great and the service is always wonderful! The spring rolls are excellent and the drunken noodles are to die for. The coconut soup is also worth mentioning.
(5)
Lorraine N.
Been coming since it opened. We eat here every week and more often,2x a week. Love the Penang. Sushi is always fresh tasty. The wait staff are just so sweet and personable. Also the spot on is a nice perk Lorraine Newman
(5)
Fred S.
Having a Thai wife for over 40 years, and my basic diet being Thai I can probably be relied on to rate a Thai restaurant. I came here years ago, and wasn't impressed. But recently, I have been coming more often and I think that this is a really good place. The noodles were very Thai style and authentic, and the rice dishes really hit an authentic note. I will certainly be coming back more often and make this one of my main restaurant staples. Quite frankly, if you are in the mood for Thai style food this would be a place you can rely on for consistency, authenticity, and really good food.
(4)
Tianyu Y.
The curry is so brilliant! I eat 2 bowls of rice with the soup in it. It's so delicious! I will definitely come there again when I go to Palm beach!
(5)
Roberto B.
Nice to find a solid Thai restaurant in South Florida. Lunch menu is an excellent value, including a delicate and delicious bowl of wonton soup. The drunken noodles really hit the mark. Service was attentive. We have returned here many times.
(4)
Lisa K.
The green curry is amazing! The chicken wonton soup is the best I've ever had. Great service! My husband and I could eat here every day! :)
(5)
Cris G.
Great selection of sushi and Thai. Very good service. It can get busy so it's best to call ahead and make a reservation for party's larger than 2.
(4)
Kendra B.
Nom nom nom!! Pad Thai is delish, I have had better curry, but the presentation of everything is just awesome!!! They put the carrots and ginger in flower shapes, loved it!
(4)
Alex B.
Great bento boxes. Good amount of food for the prices. I didn't feel robbed. The food was excellent. Very polite staff. Seated quickly. Bright and pretty inside. Very clean.
(5)
Hilary R.
My parents discovered this place a couple of years ago and have been dedicated customers ever since, as it is located down the street from their condo. I eat here every time I visit Delray and found the staff to be very attentive and polite and the food very good. I have only had Thai cuisine here, but know that they expanded their menu last year to include sushi (maybe next time I eat there I will try it). I think they do under-spice their food but that's not a huge negative for me. I have had drunken noodles (a favorite of mine), soup and a few other noodle based dishes and enjoyed them all, with plenty of leftovers to take home.
(4)
Lionel M.
The food is ok but service and attitude is a joke. If you dare giving a 10% tip instead of 15 the waitress actually runs after you in the parking lot and will not let you go. I will never go back there again. If you want good tip give good service and stop acting like hungry employees
(1)
Meredith J.
Good local Thai food! I had the pangang chicken curry and my friend had the chicken pad Thai. Both were very good and it's affordable!
(4)
Keith T.
Great food and the presentation is outstanding! Love the Pad Thai, Pad See Ew and Spicy Tuna Roll. Staff is very friendly.
(4)
Kelly R.
my pad thai was delicious. they graciously took my takeout order about 10 minutes before closing.
(5)
Sherly V.
I have been going to this restaurant for years. Every thing I have tasted is great but my all time favorite is the Red Curry Tofu...Their pad thai is amazing and the lunch portions are huge. The ingrediants are always fresh. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant feels very authentically Thai.
(5)
Melanie C.
The most amazing thai restaurant I've ever been to. Each food item comes with a fresh cut orchid, the presentation is just unbelievable. The food is to die for. I get the drunken noodle every time. I want to try a new dish but I can't stray since it's so delicious! The restaurant itself is gorgeous. Hand crafted wood from the ceilings down. Price is reasonable. It feels like a real thai experience. I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)
John P.
great food, great service and fairly priced! The green curry is top notch and I often drive right past the closer Thai place to go to Chaiyo simply because it is better quality.
(5)
Jim M.
Recent revisit reveals a slightly remodeled place with an excellent menu, new sushi bar prep area and continued clean restaurant. Wait staff were quick, efficient.and well-spoken.. Food for lunch was sashimi with sushi rice(seasoned perfectly) and sweet/sour chicken (light deep fried) with white rice..salad cool and crisp with their standard mayo, sl sweetened dressing ..two drinks (tea,bottled ice tea). $29. Will go back again.
(4)
Elaine F.
Decent food in a friendly atmosphere. The salad rolls are yummy and the eggplant quite tasty. Our friends ordered dessert and said their choices were only passable. If I could, I´d give it 3.5 stars.
(3)
Alan W.
Thai-Japanese food with the emphasis on bland. Perhaps that's why it enjoys such popularity with the local senior citizens.
(2)
Brian R.
This is a fine Thai restaurant. The food is quality work, and rates above the many japanese/Thai offerings around town. The hand-cut carrot garnish on the plates are a work of art. The dining room is a nice conversion of a faster food restaurant that once inhabited the space. The hulking outside of the building does not give you a good picture of the nicely carved dividers or some of the other features. They could get rid of the fast-food flooring with a floating floor one day and greatly improve the look. House of Siam in the Pineapple Grove area of Delray Beach is still the hands-down winner for authentic Thai, but it's a bit of a drive for us, and I certainly would come back to Chaiyo Thai Bistro again as it's just a notch down from that level of excellence.
(4)
Brandon A.
The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because the cooked food was okay. This place had some of the worst sushi I have ever had. The sushi rice was hard and cold, the salmon was so fishy I had to spit it out. Even the chicken in the pad Thai was kind of chewy. Would never go back for the sushi!
(2)
Parker A.
Hands down the best Thai food we've had in Florida, and we've been to about three dozen so far. Have never tried the Japanese menu, but the Thai menu is amazing and up to par with the high-quality Thai restaurants we had come to expect in CA and NY. They are literally the only Florida Thai restaurant we've been to that knows how to make Panang curry correctly. We had actually given up on finding a good Thai restaurant here, having once spent over $180 on a dinner for two at the most overpriced and overrated Thai restaurant (in Wilton Manors), so this was truly a revelation for us. We've been back many times since and plan to make this our little Thai oasis in the sea of crappy FL asian restaurants.
(5)
Gary G.
My favorite Thai restaurant in that area. Food is alway fresh, portions are plentiful for the price, and the staff is attentive. Have eaten there at least eight times. Always had a good meal.
(4)
Amber H.
I Came here last night on a Sunday. Didn't realize how packed it gets and wanted to dine in, but had to wait 20 minutes. Turns out they have a little sushi bar you can sit at so decided to do that. I ordered a Thai tea, 2 sake(salmon) sushi, "Best Bomb" roll, and a pad Thai tofu(steamed) with medium spice. The sake came out first. I'm very picky with food in general, but especially sushi. The salmon was a little fishy, but still good. Since I sat at the bar I was able to watch the chef(Jason) make everything. He's very quick and neat! His technique of making the rolls is nicely put and the presentation of the dishes are wonderful. The "Best Bomb" roll was fresh & supreme! The pad Thai took a little longer to come out.. And wasn't as spicy as I thought medium spice should be, but it was still delicious as well. The Thai tea complimented all of the food and dinner was overall a good experience.
(4)
ZachTax S.
We had Thai beef fried rice & Thai vegetables with chicken. PROS: Great atmosphere & service. Unique flavors with very nice presentation... The fried rice was good. Very cheap. CONS: Wasn't crazy about the after taste from the Thai Iced Tea nor the flavors from the noodles served with our combo... The Chicken/vegetables were average. Although it's very reasonably priced, I've had much better and prob won't be back here.
(3)
Alison M.
Not exactly the best Thai food I've ever had. It was purely OK. On the other hand the decor both in the restaurant and the plate was pretty spectacular. I love the radish flowers that decorated every dish as well as the neat carved wooden entryway and the cushion tables that you'd see on the beach in Thailand. Now back to the food. The pad Thai was good as was the soft spring roll appetizer. My cashew chicken was pretty meh. The chicken tasted smoky and nothing like the cashew chicken I loved on my trip to Thailand. The drunken noodles were also kinda disappointing.
(3)
Lynn P.
I regrettably must amend my previous glowing review of Chaiyo Thai Bistro, first because it felt the inexplicable need to install a sushi bar inside (complete with giant flatscreen TV) and second because it has eliminated its 10% cash discount! The sushi is unnecessary; if I want sushi, I will go to my favorite dedicated sushi bars, and the cash discount meant a great deal to us. I am now, sadly, on the hunt for a new Thai restaurant because if I am going to pay TOP dollar for Thai food, and have to suffer a TV, then I should find the best food possible. I was willing to forgive some things because Chaiyo was not trying to be trendy (even though this trend that it purports to follow is itself out of date already), and because it gave us a discount for paying cash. Since those benefits are gone, I'm afraid that I am as well.
(2)
Shawn C.
We constantly order out from here without trying other places because when you find the best... Why spend money trying the rest!!! Only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because we've never eaten there so not sure about service. Food alone is a 5!!!
(4)
Mark R.
We often visit Chaiyo when we come to Delray Beach. The decor is gorgeous, especially the wood carvings of elephants. I'm a big fan of curries, so I usually order the yellow, red or Mussamun curry. They're all very good. One member of our group was a bit disappointed that the restaurant won't do "Thai spicy" well enough. It seems that the Delray-area taste buds aren't used to spicy foods. Another item worth noting is that Chaiyo gives you a full 10% off if you use cash to pay your bill.
(4)
Komson S.
We tried many things tonight: Sushi Boat, basil pork, fried egg(sunny side), fried spring rolls. Everything was great! The service was attentive but not intrusive. I would definitely go back to try other items that sounded delicious!!!
(5)
Allison K.
Probably a 3.5 star if I could do that! (My Dad says 3, I say 3.5, my sister and mom 4) We had a nice meal here. The wait staff was good. They have a very large menu and say Thai but are also Japanese with good sushi. We ordered the veggie tempura and thai spring roll appetizers and they were all tasty and a nice size. My mom and sister had sushi and really enjoyed it. My Dad had an eggplant thai dish which was good. I had drunken noodles with chicken. The flavor was good. Often times one thinks of drunken noodles they think spicy but of course in the Palm Beach area spicy is hard to get as they cater to the senior citizens. (I remember one time at a Chinese restaurant my sister asked for really spicy because she knew that would probably just be medium and it was still mild!) The sauce though and veggies were really good. The chicken chunks I was not very impressed with. I had a nice portion of leftovers. I did enjoy the way they presented the plates with edible flowers. If we come back again to Delray Beach (to visit my Grandma) I could see us coming again.
(4)
Steve M.
Excellent drunken noodles and soup. I thought the service could have been slightly better but a minor issue.Nice people.
(4)
Sherri R.
As slow as molasses and then they used the molasses to flavor the food and I cannot forget to mention there was a prison show on the wide screen. Lovely. I'd give it .05 if I could. Off the list! The only thing that came quickly was the bill... And I mean fast! how can Pad Thai take 50 minutes to come to the table? most Thai places have a bucket full of it in the back. The chicken pad Thai tasted like alpo.
(1)
Lisa J.
This is honestly the best Thai restaurant I have ever visited. It can get pretty busy at times, but the food is delicious, the waitstaff gracious, and the interior decorations delightful, with many wood carvings. I usually have the mango curry followed black rice with coconut milk. That dessert is simply heaven. I could just go and order several of them! Additional little touches, like flowers in my Thai iced tea and hand cut floral garnishes, add class to the meal.
(5)
Jeff S.
I really wanted to believe that this was a four star Thai place, but the food turned out to be very disappointing. We started out with the Tom Yum soup and crispy Tofu app. The soup was bland and uninteresting. I gave up on it about 1/4 of the way through. Same story for the tofu, which were essentially wedges of bean curd, lightly fried, sans any taste, except for the sauce they included that you would most likely find mass produced in a squeeze bottle at any Thai supermarket. For the entrees, we had the drunken noodles and yellow curry, both with chicken. The curry wasn't half bad, but it wasn't particularly good either. It was one of those meals that was hot and there, rather than tasty and enjoyable. The drunken noodles, which are supposed to be wide and flat, were pummeled by the chef into broken pieces and served, seemingly, without a second thought. In fact, the entire dish was poorly prepared. Massive disappointment. Service was good, and the pricing was fair for the quantity. But for the quality, I really wouldn't try it again even if it was free. Very unimpressive experience. Only worth the effort if you happen to be on S. Military and in Boca.
(2)
Jim B.
This used to be my favorite Thai restaurant in Delray Beach. Unfortunately, things have gone downhill since Ann and Nick sold the place a couple of years ago. Last night was the last straw. I wish I could review the food. Unfortunately my entree never arrived after waiting at least 30 minutes. Heaven help us in West Delray! I've just about run out of restaurants that I will eat at in this neighborhood.
(2)
Lauren M.
I love this place. It's friendly, casual, affordable, and delicious. Somebody else said that you're always treated like regulars, and that is definitely true. The decor is really fun and the dishes are prepared very artfully. The carrot butterflies are amazing and the orchids are beautiful (and edible). Even my dad, who is very much into steak and potatoes, and shies away from ethnic food, loves this place. To me, this is "the Thai place." I never even bother trying to remember its actual name, because this is pretty much my default, and everybody knows what I'm talking about when I refer to it as such.
(5)
Sarah E.
Best resto in that neighbourhood.. I've been working on Military & Atlantic for 6 years now so I've tried just about every lunch place around that corner. This is by far one of my faves for lunch.. Fast & friendly service.. You get ur soup or salad as soon as u order it.. Their Garlic chicken Delight or Cashew Chicken or Chayo Rama are all delish!!! Reasonably priced too with hefty portions.. Highly recommended if you're in the area! Bring cash to take advantage of the 10% discount!
(4)
Deepak V.
Nice place to hang out for authentic thai food. Both the service and food are good. Their Thai red curry has always been consistent and on par with some of the best Thai restaurants back in California. The decor is decent and prices are reasonable.
(4)
Jonah L.
This is totally viable Thai in what's otherwise strip-mall middle of nowhere. Location is a former Miami Sub, somebody took this place over and stuck a kitchen with smells wafting througout the restaurant, some thai designs, some actual thai folk, and a kind of flavor oasis. Don't expect to be wow-ed. But there's serviceable tom kha, pad thai, satee, and springs rolls. And the absolute best is the thai spicy fish. Prepare for the kitchen smells to be all up in the dining area. Which is why I usually opt for take-out with my neighbor.
(4)
Lady P.
I work in Delray, and every once in a while a group of us comes here for lunch. We all love Chaiyo. This place is solid! Service is always good, food is consistent and yummy, the decor is lovely. The owner is a friendly, smiley guy who is a bit of a wise-ass and likes to crack jokes. They really have great attention to detail - from the fresh orchids to the artistic garnishes - that really set it apart from just the average restaurant. I usually get the Red Curry, sometimes the Pad Thai or Drunken Noodles. Always, always good. The have a ginger peanut salad dressing that rocks. I also love their tofu. If you're feeling extravagant, get the Thai Ice Coffee...it's creamy and luscious. I've had better Thai in Boston and Dallas, but this place is consistently good, and a gem in an otherwise boring strip mall.
(4)
Christiane A.
I just had the black sticky rice with coconut milk (khao niao dam) and it was much better than I expected! The delicious nutty flavor of the black rice paired deliciously with the sweet coconut milk. The resulting combination was sheer heaven and was just enough for one person so as not to get sick from it! Bonus: you get a small discount when paying with cash so be sure to bring cash, especially if you are going to order less than $10 worth! The staff was very nice as well and the restaurant got increasingly busier as I waited. Highly recommended for this delicious Thai dessert as this was the only Thai restaurant near me that carried it!
(5)
Mike M.
Very nice waitstaff approached me right away but not in a rushing kind of way. Pleasant atmosphere, generous parking, daily specials, reasonable prices. The dining room filled up pretty quickly and maxed out the two people waiting tables, but they seemed to handle the room just fine. Tom yum gai was loaded with chicken and mushrooms but lacked depth. Green curry with tofu was right on! Not a lot of Thai in this area and this place helps fill the void.
(3)
Michael E.
Good service and excellent food. Had the lobster pad Thai special. Nice portion, with good flavor and well presented.
(4)
Kyle P.
Great Thai food for a quick takeout. Red Curry and Pad Thai are two of my favorite dishes here. Wait staff is a bit slow and it's too much of an older crowd here (I know...South Florida). If you like Thai, don't let the old Miami Subs building fool you, great food.
(4)
Emmy C.
The papaya salad was awesome tonight. It was so crunchy and tasty that I forgot I had company at the table and ate most of it myself. The sushi was fresh as well. I truly enjoyed the rolls with cucumbers! I recommend Chaiyo for anyone wanting super Thai food, although the Japanese selection was great as well!
(5)
Tootie M.
Solid Thai food. We enjoyed it. If you want it spicy tell them. This will be my go to place locally from now on.
(4)
Yonatan R.
The Tom Kha was delicious. One of the best I've ever tried. The drunken noodles could be spicier. I guess I could have asked for spicy. Very good over all.
(4)
stephanie P.
I am pretty late to review this little gem in Delray, but better late than never right? I go here for lunch often and dinner just as often. For a while I was calling and picking up pad thai takeout a few nights a week (eeek) to the point where they new it was me (bigger eek) at one point the owner was like oh this must be Stephanie.. then I tried to curb my cravings for a bit and just can not! Not only is there pad thai delish (i get it 3 star spicy cuz i like my food just like i like my men super hot, j/k no i really love spicy food) but I have tried almost every app and they are equally as tasty and many of their entrees too. Plus if you pay cash it is ten percent of the check (which I always give to the server anyways on top of the tip) and I can not forget to mention the service is good I believe it is family owned and everyone their is so sweet and very nice and super accommodating.... The bottom line....go their you will not be disappointed don't forget to get the thai iced tea too!
(5)
Michael S.
I was very surprised to find decent Thai in Boynton. Who knew? Was visiting relatives and assumed that we were going to the typical MSG-type faux Thai with early bird specials. In fact, the food was pretty good. Fresh ingredients and good selection. I had a spicy eggplant dish that really wasn't spicy, but the fried Tofu was excellent. The kids loved the Satay and the handiwork of the chef carving animals out of carrots. All and all I recommend! As an FYI, they give you a good discount when paying cash.
(4)
Alyssa N.
A nice surprise in a shopping plaza, I really enjoyed dinner here. The coconut soup was savory and delicious, and I highly recommend the summer rolls and pad thai.
(3)
Suzen A.
This thai restaurant is pretty good. If you go during summer time and pay cash you get 10% off your bill. I like to eat the Garlic Delight with Chicken. My fav dessert is Mango with sticky rice.
(3)
Stan C.
Good food, reasonably priced. Can't complain. So far we tried about 7 different dishes, and haven't been disappointed in any one. That's a good thing. And if pay cash, you get discount, which is always a good thing.
(4)
Steve S.
very nice thai food. whether it's lunch to go or a sit down dinner, this place will satisfy your craving for thai. it's decorated authentically, and is kept very clean inside. the red curry is nice, cashew chicken is tasty, and the pad thai is excellent. highly recommended.
(4)
Scott A.
This place has great Thai food. No thai/sushi no thai/chinese just good simple Thai food. The family that runs it is very nice and treats you like you a regular even if you are not. The service is good and it is not expensive. Simple and delicious.
(4)
L E.
Down from NY, ordered takeout from this place on Christmas. Had Tom Young Soup and Pad Ke Mao (Drunken Noodles). The Tom Young Soup wasn't bad, although not anywhere near as tasty as at the Thai places I've had it up in NY - it tasted spiced up (like it had hot peppers in it which it did), but with some flavors missing. I'm sorry to say that the Drunken Noodles were just completely tasteless ... just did not have spice or that classic Drunken Noodle taste. I tasted the dish that my Mom ordered "PAD SEE EW", and frankly, it was also almost tasteless. The quality of the dishes wasn't bad, they were just missing that classic Thai taste. Not sure if all the Thai restaurants in the area might be like this because they are catering to the population down here, many of whom do not want spicy and salty foods. But I calls 'em like I sees 'em.
(2)
amber p.
been a loyal customer since the day they opened their delicious doors. the food is awesome, the place is super clean and i have never been let down. the black sticky rice w/ coconut milk is a rare find that i always wish came in a bathtub size bowl.
(5)
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Address :14800 S Military Trl
Delray Beach, FL, 33484
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Jill E.
We have been coming to Chaiyo for years. Consistently good Thai food, I am not a fan of their sushi, but all the Thai food I have eaten has been really good.
(5)Jay M.
Was great - No longer so, off my list I ordered the Red Curry with Prawns. This was always my go to dish and with the past owner of this place and it use to be delicious. Even though the menu still says prawns which are classified as extra-large shrimp, they are now medium shrimp at best. They must have a new cook too, because the curry was watered down and lacked taste. This restaurant is off my list and I'm now on the hunt for good Thai food close to me.
(1)Irene V.
Ok food ok service a little overpriced but advertised beer special not available had wine bill for two was 80$
(2)Acelyn B.
I think the best thing about Chaiyo is the decor. It gives character and makes you feel that you could possibly have been transported to a small restaurant in Thailand. Unfortunately, I think the wow factor ends there. I settled for a curry (although I can't remember which one now), but asked for it to be as mild as it gets, not spicy. It was good, not impressive, like a lot of other curries I've had. Problem was it was still spicy. I know Thai food is usually spicy, so I made sure to ask if the curry could be made NOT spicy. Had the answer been no, I would have chose something else. I ate as much as I could before my lips felt like they were on fire. (I have such a low spice tolerance.) I saved my lips with the little shooter ice cream desserts, which we shared. Cute, but again, not great.
(3)Lenny K.
The food was better than my last visit here but waiting 35 minutes for a take-out order was ridiculous when the restaurant was only so-so busy. I ordered my Pad Thai as a 4 on their scale of 1 to 5 and it was somewhere slightly above mildly spicy which is exactly what I wanted.
(3)Vincent V.
Came in for lunch with my wife and we were not as impressed as the reviews led us to believe. :( My wife got the thai peanut delight with chicken and soup. Overall it was decent, but nothing to come back here for. The sauce was a little oily and the paid their that came on the side was not as flavorful as I hoped. It came with what was the highlight of our meal.... Chicken wonton soup that was very flavorful and featured fresh greens along with handmade wontons. The bento box was a total fail. The best thing about it was how it looked. Beautiful presentation with garnish, but quality of food was bad. The Katzu was cold, fatty and the meat texture tasted like it was microwaved then left out for a while. Sauce was not the traditional Katzu sauce which made it taste pretty bad. California roll had an awful after taste and the rice was hard and tasted as if it was previously made and served to me from a fridge. The sushi itself I did not feel comfortable exploring after the quality of the two bites of the California roll was as bad as it was. Even the side if rice was not cooked correctly, it is not hard to cook rice, but they seemed to had an issue with it on my bento box. I hate giving bad reviews, but I think this place is not worth returning to. They were friendly, but after not eating my bento box and asking if it was okay I said no and that the Katzu was bad as well as the other items and she said okay and took it away and made no offer to adjust on the check or by bringing something else.
(2)Jesse W.
Always super fresh sushi and sashimi. Plates are very pretty and prices reasonable. Staff is very friendly and accommodating we are gluten free and they make my son's favorite dish pad Thai with out the soy sauce to make it gluten free.
(5)Burj S.
Came here for Lunch with the wifey and we found this place to be very pleasing to the eye. Our server was extremely attentive with a good sense of humor! The Wifey ordered the Shrimp Cashew lunch special which came with a salad which she thoroughly enjoyed. I had the Red Chicken Curry 5* spicy which was very flavorful but since sweat didn't pour of my follicularly challenged head our server said the next time she will give me the 10* Chilli hot LOL! (My Tushie is already waving the white flag as I write this review!) We will definitely be back!!
(4)Monique M.
Came on a weekday at lunch time (1245). Obviously popular with local business folks as it was full but no wait. Food was good I got the red curry with beef lunch special (soup or salad - I got soup, too sweet ) pad noodles jasmine rice and curry with beans carrots red and green peppers. Curry was good, as was rice and noodles. But service was HORRID. Had to beg for water refills, they came and bussed my table and I was still waiting for my check 10 min later after asking twice. Luckily I had cash so I just left it on the table and walked out. Only two waitstaff for entire place. Probably won't go back.
(3)Joanne V.
It's hard to find a good sushi place but I think I found the one!!! Yes it's a 45 minute drive from where I love but I took a chance. I had the pleasure of getting VIP treatment by Ken. I loved every appetizer but this one is by far the most unique I've ever had... I call Kenny's special ... Just imagine Wonton wafers filled with wahoo and thai seafood sauce and garnished with onions tomato and cilantro... Omg. This is brand new... So it's off the menu. Just ask for ken!!!
(5)Tim K.
Always a good place for Thai food. Vary the spice level to your favorite temperature level. Or choose the sushi.
(5)Erica F.
Excellent service and food! Everything was seasoned to perfection, my aunt had the red Thai curry with chicken, mom had lobster pad Thai special, I had the drunken noodles and my grandmother had the chicken teriyaki! The soft spring roll was fresh and delicious and the waitresses both were very helpful and accommodating especially to my grandmother who is particular when it comes to Asian food!!! Will definitely be back- rivaled some of the best Thai food back in NY
(5)Co B.
I come here quite often I guess you can say. I cannot say anything bad about this place. The staff is amazing and most importantly the food is amazing. I have tried everything on the menu and there's nothing I hate. The sushi here is delicious! The food presentation is superb and the food is always consistent. If you have never tried Thai food, this is the place to start! If you have tried Thai food, this is the place to eat!
(5)Jennifer O.
Go for the curry and pad thai .Skip the sushi options. I tried the sushi once at this location and it was just ok. Nothing to write home about.. Great lunch specials.
(3)Erin H.
I really enjoy this place! We have dined there once and the server couldn't have been friendlier. We have ordered take-out several times and it's always ready when promised. I love the curry dishes - even the leftovers are delicious. Good quality meat and the veggies aren't over-cooked which I really appreciate.
(4)Karina L.
Lots of parking right off of Military Trail by Atlantic Ave, nice standing building. I've drove by it so many times for years and finally checked it out. The place hasn't been renovated in a while, bathrooms need more attention, but the food was good.
(2)Alex G.
I love love love Chaiyo Thai Bistro! I use to work a few blocks away and every Wednesday we would get take out for the entire office from Chaiyo. I was lucky enough to share and sample almost every dish off the menu and have to say everything I tried was unbelievably delicious. I had been inside the restaurant multiple times to pick up the order but never had the chance to dine in. Unfortunately I do not work in the area anymore and it has been an entire year since I ate there. I was fortunate enough to meet a girlfriend for lunch this past Monday and have been kicking myself since for staying away for so long. We got there around 1:00pm and it was packed. We got a table pretty fast but it took us forever to order since they have so many great lunch specials. We started off with an order of edamame and then each ordered one of the Bento Boxs. Mine came with chicken green curry, white rice, 4 pieces of a tuna roll, miso soup and 3 pieces of chef's choice sushi. The green curry is amazing and comes with huge chunks of eggplant. It's a bit spicy so I would say it's not good for someone that likes things on the mild side. The way they arrange everything in the Bento Box is just beautiful. Pretty food always tastes better in my opinion and they do a great job at displaying everything down to the flowers in your beverage. Mmmmmm the thai iced is devine. Our waitress was extremely friendly and could not have been more sweet with my friends 2 year old daughter. We ended up being there for a while and they were getting ready to close until dinner but never made us feel rushed or uncomfortable. There is no way I will wait a year again before returning. The food and the service are just way to good to not have more often. Dang! I wish I had leftovers right now!
(4)Sam K.
I got take out here tonight (monday) . Go to Nana just a block away instead!! Theyre closed on Mondays so i tried this place instead and will never go back. This place is more expensive, serves you half as much food and the food is bland. I had the masaman curry which is 100000% better at Nana. This restaurant served it with huge bland potatos and a few peanuts. It didn't taste fresh at all and was terrible. I would not recommend this place at all especially when there are so many other great Thai restaurants around.
(1)Briana C.
Love this place! To start, the spring rolls are the best!!! Usually I order one of those even if I get a meal. I've tried so many of the rolls here and have never been dissapointed. Also the fried rice is delicious too. Only bad thing is they don't deliver and we work nearby and sometimes order from somewhere else for convience since they deliver.
(4)Heather L.
Love this place! Love the friendly staff!! I'm a very picky eater and they will make things specific to my likes.... in fact I get a special sushi roll with exactly what I want...Now when I call for take out all I asked for is The Heather Special and they make it for me. That's good service!! I eat here about 2 to 3 times a week. Extremely reasonable price wise.... highly recommended!! :)
(5)Chari L.
Good local Thai. They have sushi here as well but I think Thai is their specialty. Love their and pad thai. Their ramen wasn't my favorite but their wonton soup is delicious. They also have great bento box lunch specials. Definitely worth trying.
(4)Erin L.
This place is as good as it gets ! Chaiyo is a family owned business and has THE BEST Thai food around ! My favorite is the fried rice with pineapple and the staff !! Their sushi rolls and presentation always are awesome ! Come here quite often and have never had a bad experience or food. THANK YOU CHAIYO for always delivering great customer service and great food ! The spring rolls are good too ! And of course, the Saki ! Always friendly and on top of their customers to satisfy us and make sure we have a good experience. Clean and friendly. Will be dining again soon !
(5)Anthony N.
Such an amazing sushi experience with Chef Kenny! Everything was so fresh and delicious! Chef Kenny created some amazing sushi appetizers like nothing I've ever had! What a great find! Will definitely be coming back and bringing others. I highly recommend coming here!
(5)Paul C.
This is my go to place when it comes to Thai food in Delray. Always consistent and delicious. We have been there multiple times and each time no disappointments. Solid!!
(3)Jason B.
Although we frequent for the outstanding food, the service is awful. I get that there is a lot of older people that dine there but it takes an hour to get your food when it's busy. We love their pad Thai but the waitresses have such a sour demeanor that it's hard for us to do anything but take out. Id give 5 stars if it wasn't for their staff being horrible.
(4)Kevin O.
Great food and great service. The staff was super friendly. I recommend trying the Thai Iced Tea!
(5)Megan S.
I love this place and typically come once a week. Everyone who works here is very friendly and the service is fast. A must try!
(5)narisa s.
Waitresses are very polite and accomodating. The food is authentic and I'm Thai so I know Thai food. Noodle dishes are tasty and beef noodle soup is amazing. Must try!
(5)Katrina R.
It's been difficult finding a spot I like to eat Thai but since I came across this place, I'm staying as long as the food is good and the service stays consistent. I ordered the Chicken Pad Thai, the first time I tried it I was in heaven it had just the right amount of peanut sauce, cabbage, and carrots you can taste everything with a twist of lime. It's really the best Pad Thai I've tasted in a long time. Next I ordered the coconut soup with chicken this threw a bit because the color is different than what I'm use but it's still divine. I give this place
(5)Yu W.
Finally, a LEGIT Thai place in Delray! Though I have never been a big Thai food fan as much as I am crazy about Korean/Japanese/Chinese food, this place really stands out with its authentic Thai food taste (though serving Japanese food too) and stellar customer service. The wonton soup is a must-try (simple but tasty) and their specials never disappoint.
(5)Stacy A.
LOVE this place! I've been coming here since 2007. The food is great and the service is always wonderful! The spring rolls are excellent and the drunken noodles are to die for. The coconut soup is also worth mentioning.
(5)Lorraine N.
Been coming since it opened. We eat here every week and more often,2x a week. Love the Penang. Sushi is always fresh tasty. The wait staff are just so sweet and personable. Also the spot on is a nice perk Lorraine Newman
(5)Fred S.
Having a Thai wife for over 40 years, and my basic diet being Thai I can probably be relied on to rate a Thai restaurant. I came here years ago, and wasn't impressed. But recently, I have been coming more often and I think that this is a really good place. The noodles were very Thai style and authentic, and the rice dishes really hit an authentic note. I will certainly be coming back more often and make this one of my main restaurant staples. Quite frankly, if you are in the mood for Thai style food this would be a place you can rely on for consistency, authenticity, and really good food.
(4)Tianyu Y.
The curry is so brilliant! I eat 2 bowls of rice with the soup in it. It's so delicious! I will definitely come there again when I go to Palm beach!
(5)Roberto B.
Nice to find a solid Thai restaurant in South Florida. Lunch menu is an excellent value, including a delicate and delicious bowl of wonton soup. The drunken noodles really hit the mark. Service was attentive. We have returned here many times.
(4)Lisa K.
The green curry is amazing! The chicken wonton soup is the best I've ever had. Great service! My husband and I could eat here every day! :)
(5)Cris G.
Great selection of sushi and Thai. Very good service. It can get busy so it's best to call ahead and make a reservation for party's larger than 2.
(4)Kendra B.
Nom nom nom!! Pad Thai is delish, I have had better curry, but the presentation of everything is just awesome!!! They put the carrots and ginger in flower shapes, loved it!
(4)Alex B.
Great bento boxes. Good amount of food for the prices. I didn't feel robbed. The food was excellent. Very polite staff. Seated quickly. Bright and pretty inside. Very clean.
(5)Hilary R.
My parents discovered this place a couple of years ago and have been dedicated customers ever since, as it is located down the street from their condo. I eat here every time I visit Delray and found the staff to be very attentive and polite and the food very good. I have only had Thai cuisine here, but know that they expanded their menu last year to include sushi (maybe next time I eat there I will try it). I think they do under-spice their food but that's not a huge negative for me. I have had drunken noodles (a favorite of mine), soup and a few other noodle based dishes and enjoyed them all, with plenty of leftovers to take home.
(4)Lionel M.
The food is ok but service and attitude is a joke. If you dare giving a 10% tip instead of 15 the waitress actually runs after you in the parking lot and will not let you go. I will never go back there again. If you want good tip give good service and stop acting like hungry employees
(1)Meredith J.
Good local Thai food! I had the pangang chicken curry and my friend had the chicken pad Thai. Both were very good and it's affordable!
(4)Keith T.
Great food and the presentation is outstanding! Love the Pad Thai, Pad See Ew and Spicy Tuna Roll. Staff is very friendly.
(4)Kelly R.
my pad thai was delicious. they graciously took my takeout order about 10 minutes before closing.
(5)Sherly V.
I have been going to this restaurant for years. Every thing I have tasted is great but my all time favorite is the Red Curry Tofu...Their pad thai is amazing and the lunch portions are huge. The ingrediants are always fresh. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant feels very authentically Thai.
(5)Melanie C.
The most amazing thai restaurant I've ever been to. Each food item comes with a fresh cut orchid, the presentation is just unbelievable. The food is to die for. I get the drunken noodle every time. I want to try a new dish but I can't stray since it's so delicious! The restaurant itself is gorgeous. Hand crafted wood from the ceilings down. Price is reasonable. It feels like a real thai experience. I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)John P.
great food, great service and fairly priced! The green curry is top notch and I often drive right past the closer Thai place to go to Chaiyo simply because it is better quality.
(5)Jim M.
Recent revisit reveals a slightly remodeled place with an excellent menu, new sushi bar prep area and continued clean restaurant. Wait staff were quick, efficient.and well-spoken.. Food for lunch was sashimi with sushi rice(seasoned perfectly) and sweet/sour chicken (light deep fried) with white rice..salad cool and crisp with their standard mayo, sl sweetened dressing ..two drinks (tea,bottled ice tea). $29. Will go back again.
(4)Elaine F.
Decent food in a friendly atmosphere. The salad rolls are yummy and the eggplant quite tasty. Our friends ordered dessert and said their choices were only passable. If I could, I´d give it 3.5 stars.
(3)Alan W.
Thai-Japanese food with the emphasis on bland. Perhaps that's why it enjoys such popularity with the local senior citizens.
(2)Brian R.
This is a fine Thai restaurant. The food is quality work, and rates above the many japanese/Thai offerings around town. The hand-cut carrot garnish on the plates are a work of art. The dining room is a nice conversion of a faster food restaurant that once inhabited the space. The hulking outside of the building does not give you a good picture of the nicely carved dividers or some of the other features. They could get rid of the fast-food flooring with a floating floor one day and greatly improve the look. House of Siam in the Pineapple Grove area of Delray Beach is still the hands-down winner for authentic Thai, but it's a bit of a drive for us, and I certainly would come back to Chaiyo Thai Bistro again as it's just a notch down from that level of excellence.
(4)Brandon A.
The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because the cooked food was okay. This place had some of the worst sushi I have ever had. The sushi rice was hard and cold, the salmon was so fishy I had to spit it out. Even the chicken in the pad Thai was kind of chewy. Would never go back for the sushi!
(2)Parker A.
Hands down the best Thai food we've had in Florida, and we've been to about three dozen so far. Have never tried the Japanese menu, but the Thai menu is amazing and up to par with the high-quality Thai restaurants we had come to expect in CA and NY. They are literally the only Florida Thai restaurant we've been to that knows how to make Panang curry correctly. We had actually given up on finding a good Thai restaurant here, having once spent over $180 on a dinner for two at the most overpriced and overrated Thai restaurant (in Wilton Manors), so this was truly a revelation for us. We've been back many times since and plan to make this our little Thai oasis in the sea of crappy FL asian restaurants.
(5)Gary G.
My favorite Thai restaurant in that area. Food is alway fresh, portions are plentiful for the price, and the staff is attentive. Have eaten there at least eight times. Always had a good meal.
(4)Amber H.
I Came here last night on a Sunday. Didn't realize how packed it gets and wanted to dine in, but had to wait 20 minutes. Turns out they have a little sushi bar you can sit at so decided to do that. I ordered a Thai tea, 2 sake(salmon) sushi, "Best Bomb" roll, and a pad Thai tofu(steamed) with medium spice. The sake came out first. I'm very picky with food in general, but especially sushi. The salmon was a little fishy, but still good. Since I sat at the bar I was able to watch the chef(Jason) make everything. He's very quick and neat! His technique of making the rolls is nicely put and the presentation of the dishes are wonderful. The "Best Bomb" roll was fresh & supreme! The pad Thai took a little longer to come out.. And wasn't as spicy as I thought medium spice should be, but it was still delicious as well. The Thai tea complimented all of the food and dinner was overall a good experience.
(4)ZachTax S.
We had Thai beef fried rice & Thai vegetables with chicken. PROS: Great atmosphere & service. Unique flavors with very nice presentation... The fried rice was good. Very cheap. CONS: Wasn't crazy about the after taste from the Thai Iced Tea nor the flavors from the noodles served with our combo... The Chicken/vegetables were average. Although it's very reasonably priced, I've had much better and prob won't be back here.
(3)Alison M.
Not exactly the best Thai food I've ever had. It was purely OK. On the other hand the decor both in the restaurant and the plate was pretty spectacular. I love the radish flowers that decorated every dish as well as the neat carved wooden entryway and the cushion tables that you'd see on the beach in Thailand. Now back to the food. The pad Thai was good as was the soft spring roll appetizer. My cashew chicken was pretty meh. The chicken tasted smoky and nothing like the cashew chicken I loved on my trip to Thailand. The drunken noodles were also kinda disappointing.
(3)Lynn P.
I regrettably must amend my previous glowing review of Chaiyo Thai Bistro, first because it felt the inexplicable need to install a sushi bar inside (complete with giant flatscreen TV) and second because it has eliminated its 10% cash discount! The sushi is unnecessary; if I want sushi, I will go to my favorite dedicated sushi bars, and the cash discount meant a great deal to us. I am now, sadly, on the hunt for a new Thai restaurant because if I am going to pay TOP dollar for Thai food, and have to suffer a TV, then I should find the best food possible. I was willing to forgive some things because Chaiyo was not trying to be trendy (even though this trend that it purports to follow is itself out of date already), and because it gave us a discount for paying cash. Since those benefits are gone, I'm afraid that I am as well.
(2)Shawn C.
We constantly order out from here without trying other places because when you find the best... Why spend money trying the rest!!! Only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because we've never eaten there so not sure about service. Food alone is a 5!!!
(4)Mark R.
We often visit Chaiyo when we come to Delray Beach. The decor is gorgeous, especially the wood carvings of elephants. I'm a big fan of curries, so I usually order the yellow, red or Mussamun curry. They're all very good. One member of our group was a bit disappointed that the restaurant won't do "Thai spicy" well enough. It seems that the Delray-area taste buds aren't used to spicy foods. Another item worth noting is that Chaiyo gives you a full 10% off if you use cash to pay your bill.
(4)Komson S.
We tried many things tonight: Sushi Boat, basil pork, fried egg(sunny side), fried spring rolls. Everything was great! The service was attentive but not intrusive. I would definitely go back to try other items that sounded delicious!!!
(5)Allison K.
Probably a 3.5 star if I could do that! (My Dad says 3, I say 3.5, my sister and mom 4) We had a nice meal here. The wait staff was good. They have a very large menu and say Thai but are also Japanese with good sushi. We ordered the veggie tempura and thai spring roll appetizers and they were all tasty and a nice size. My mom and sister had sushi and really enjoyed it. My Dad had an eggplant thai dish which was good. I had drunken noodles with chicken. The flavor was good. Often times one thinks of drunken noodles they think spicy but of course in the Palm Beach area spicy is hard to get as they cater to the senior citizens. (I remember one time at a Chinese restaurant my sister asked for really spicy because she knew that would probably just be medium and it was still mild!) The sauce though and veggies were really good. The chicken chunks I was not very impressed with. I had a nice portion of leftovers. I did enjoy the way they presented the plates with edible flowers. If we come back again to Delray Beach (to visit my Grandma) I could see us coming again.
(4)Steve M.
Excellent drunken noodles and soup. I thought the service could have been slightly better but a minor issue.Nice people.
(4)Sherri R.
As slow as molasses and then they used the molasses to flavor the food and I cannot forget to mention there was a prison show on the wide screen. Lovely. I'd give it .05 if I could. Off the list! The only thing that came quickly was the bill... And I mean fast! how can Pad Thai take 50 minutes to come to the table? most Thai places have a bucket full of it in the back. The chicken pad Thai tasted like alpo.
(1)Lisa J.
This is honestly the best Thai restaurant I have ever visited. It can get pretty busy at times, but the food is delicious, the waitstaff gracious, and the interior decorations delightful, with many wood carvings. I usually have the mango curry followed black rice with coconut milk. That dessert is simply heaven. I could just go and order several of them! Additional little touches, like flowers in my Thai iced tea and hand cut floral garnishes, add class to the meal.
(5)Jeff S.
I really wanted to believe that this was a four star Thai place, but the food turned out to be very disappointing. We started out with the Tom Yum soup and crispy Tofu app. The soup was bland and uninteresting. I gave up on it about 1/4 of the way through. Same story for the tofu, which were essentially wedges of bean curd, lightly fried, sans any taste, except for the sauce they included that you would most likely find mass produced in a squeeze bottle at any Thai supermarket. For the entrees, we had the drunken noodles and yellow curry, both with chicken. The curry wasn't half bad, but it wasn't particularly good either. It was one of those meals that was hot and there, rather than tasty and enjoyable. The drunken noodles, which are supposed to be wide and flat, were pummeled by the chef into broken pieces and served, seemingly, without a second thought. In fact, the entire dish was poorly prepared. Massive disappointment. Service was good, and the pricing was fair for the quantity. But for the quality, I really wouldn't try it again even if it was free. Very unimpressive experience. Only worth the effort if you happen to be on S. Military and in Boca.
(2)Jim B.
This used to be my favorite Thai restaurant in Delray Beach. Unfortunately, things have gone downhill since Ann and Nick sold the place a couple of years ago. Last night was the last straw. I wish I could review the food. Unfortunately my entree never arrived after waiting at least 30 minutes. Heaven help us in West Delray! I've just about run out of restaurants that I will eat at in this neighborhood.
(2)Lauren M.
I love this place. It's friendly, casual, affordable, and delicious. Somebody else said that you're always treated like regulars, and that is definitely true. The decor is really fun and the dishes are prepared very artfully. The carrot butterflies are amazing and the orchids are beautiful (and edible). Even my dad, who is very much into steak and potatoes, and shies away from ethnic food, loves this place. To me, this is "the Thai place." I never even bother trying to remember its actual name, because this is pretty much my default, and everybody knows what I'm talking about when I refer to it as such.
(5)Sarah E.
Best resto in that neighbourhood.. I've been working on Military & Atlantic for 6 years now so I've tried just about every lunch place around that corner. This is by far one of my faves for lunch.. Fast & friendly service.. You get ur soup or salad as soon as u order it.. Their Garlic chicken Delight or Cashew Chicken or Chayo Rama are all delish!!! Reasonably priced too with hefty portions.. Highly recommended if you're in the area! Bring cash to take advantage of the 10% discount!
(4)Deepak V.
Nice place to hang out for authentic thai food. Both the service and food are good. Their Thai red curry has always been consistent and on par with some of the best Thai restaurants back in California. The decor is decent and prices are reasonable.
(4)Jonah L.
This is totally viable Thai in what's otherwise strip-mall middle of nowhere. Location is a former Miami Sub, somebody took this place over and stuck a kitchen with smells wafting througout the restaurant, some thai designs, some actual thai folk, and a kind of flavor oasis. Don't expect to be wow-ed. But there's serviceable tom kha, pad thai, satee, and springs rolls. And the absolute best is the thai spicy fish. Prepare for the kitchen smells to be all up in the dining area. Which is why I usually opt for take-out with my neighbor.
(4)Lady P.
I work in Delray, and every once in a while a group of us comes here for lunch. We all love Chaiyo. This place is solid! Service is always good, food is consistent and yummy, the decor is lovely. The owner is a friendly, smiley guy who is a bit of a wise-ass and likes to crack jokes. They really have great attention to detail - from the fresh orchids to the artistic garnishes - that really set it apart from just the average restaurant. I usually get the Red Curry, sometimes the Pad Thai or Drunken Noodles. Always, always good. The have a ginger peanut salad dressing that rocks. I also love their tofu. If you're feeling extravagant, get the Thai Ice Coffee...it's creamy and luscious. I've had better Thai in Boston and Dallas, but this place is consistently good, and a gem in an otherwise boring strip mall.
(4)Christiane A.
I just had the black sticky rice with coconut milk (khao niao dam) and it was much better than I expected! The delicious nutty flavor of the black rice paired deliciously with the sweet coconut milk. The resulting combination was sheer heaven and was just enough for one person so as not to get sick from it! Bonus: you get a small discount when paying with cash so be sure to bring cash, especially if you are going to order less than $10 worth! The staff was very nice as well and the restaurant got increasingly busier as I waited. Highly recommended for this delicious Thai dessert as this was the only Thai restaurant near me that carried it!
(5)Mike M.
Very nice waitstaff approached me right away but not in a rushing kind of way. Pleasant atmosphere, generous parking, daily specials, reasonable prices. The dining room filled up pretty quickly and maxed out the two people waiting tables, but they seemed to handle the room just fine. Tom yum gai was loaded with chicken and mushrooms but lacked depth. Green curry with tofu was right on! Not a lot of Thai in this area and this place helps fill the void.
(3)Michael E.
Good service and excellent food. Had the lobster pad Thai special. Nice portion, with good flavor and well presented.
(4)Kyle P.
Great Thai food for a quick takeout. Red Curry and Pad Thai are two of my favorite dishes here. Wait staff is a bit slow and it's too much of an older crowd here (I know...South Florida). If you like Thai, don't let the old Miami Subs building fool you, great food.
(4)Emmy C.
The papaya salad was awesome tonight. It was so crunchy and tasty that I forgot I had company at the table and ate most of it myself. The sushi was fresh as well. I truly enjoyed the rolls with cucumbers! I recommend Chaiyo for anyone wanting super Thai food, although the Japanese selection was great as well!
(5)Tootie M.
Solid Thai food. We enjoyed it. If you want it spicy tell them. This will be my go to place locally from now on.
(4)Yonatan R.
The Tom Kha was delicious. One of the best I've ever tried. The drunken noodles could be spicier. I guess I could have asked for spicy. Very good over all.
(4)stephanie P.
I am pretty late to review this little gem in Delray, but better late than never right? I go here for lunch often and dinner just as often. For a while I was calling and picking up pad thai takeout a few nights a week (eeek) to the point where they new it was me (bigger eek) at one point the owner was like oh this must be Stephanie.. then I tried to curb my cravings for a bit and just can not! Not only is there pad thai delish (i get it 3 star spicy cuz i like my food just like i like my men super hot, j/k no i really love spicy food) but I have tried almost every app and they are equally as tasty and many of their entrees too. Plus if you pay cash it is ten percent of the check (which I always give to the server anyways on top of the tip) and I can not forget to mention the service is good I believe it is family owned and everyone their is so sweet and very nice and super accommodating.... The bottom line....go their you will not be disappointed don't forget to get the thai iced tea too!
(5)Michael S.
I was very surprised to find decent Thai in Boynton. Who knew? Was visiting relatives and assumed that we were going to the typical MSG-type faux Thai with early bird specials. In fact, the food was pretty good. Fresh ingredients and good selection. I had a spicy eggplant dish that really wasn't spicy, but the fried Tofu was excellent. The kids loved the Satay and the handiwork of the chef carving animals out of carrots. All and all I recommend! As an FYI, they give you a good discount when paying cash.
(4)Alyssa N.
A nice surprise in a shopping plaza, I really enjoyed dinner here. The coconut soup was savory and delicious, and I highly recommend the summer rolls and pad thai.
(3)Suzen A.
This thai restaurant is pretty good. If you go during summer time and pay cash you get 10% off your bill. I like to eat the Garlic Delight with Chicken. My fav dessert is Mango with sticky rice.
(3)Stan C.
Good food, reasonably priced. Can't complain. So far we tried about 7 different dishes, and haven't been disappointed in any one. That's a good thing. And if pay cash, you get discount, which is always a good thing.
(4)Steve S.
very nice thai food. whether it's lunch to go or a sit down dinner, this place will satisfy your craving for thai. it's decorated authentically, and is kept very clean inside. the red curry is nice, cashew chicken is tasty, and the pad thai is excellent. highly recommended.
(4)Scott A.
This place has great Thai food. No thai/sushi no thai/chinese just good simple Thai food. The family that runs it is very nice and treats you like you a regular even if you are not. The service is good and it is not expensive. Simple and delicious.
(4)L E.
Down from NY, ordered takeout from this place on Christmas. Had Tom Young Soup and Pad Ke Mao (Drunken Noodles). The Tom Young Soup wasn't bad, although not anywhere near as tasty as at the Thai places I've had it up in NY - it tasted spiced up (like it had hot peppers in it which it did), but with some flavors missing. I'm sorry to say that the Drunken Noodles were just completely tasteless ... just did not have spice or that classic Drunken Noodle taste. I tasted the dish that my Mom ordered "PAD SEE EW", and frankly, it was also almost tasteless. The quality of the dishes wasn't bad, they were just missing that classic Thai taste. Not sure if all the Thai restaurants in the area might be like this because they are catering to the population down here, many of whom do not want spicy and salty foods. But I calls 'em like I sees 'em.
(2)amber p.
been a loyal customer since the day they opened their delicious doors. the food is awesome, the place is super clean and i have never been let down. the black sticky rice w/ coconut milk is a rare find that i always wish came in a bathtub size bowl.
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