I love Thai food and am very picky. Do yourself a favor and go to this restaurant. Food: I was with a group of 7 and we tried different dishes. Chicken Laab/ Larb: Sooooo goood!!!! Got it "spicy, like Thai" and it's the best larb I've had in a long long time. Do yourself a favor and get it. Khao Soy: Very rich, almost massaman-like base. Worth getting again. The orderer got medium spice instead of high spice and regretted it. Pork Pad Thai: wonderful. Make sure to squeeze the lime and spread the crunchy peanuts. some of the best pad Thai I've had in a long time. Not too sweet (though it was a bit sweet- tasted like natural tamarind sweet, not a tablespoon of sugar sweet), and not too peanut buttery. The noodles were just right, not too greasy, not al dente and not gloopy. The orderer got mild and it tasted fine as it was. I added some powdered chilies for my tasting and loved it. Duck plate (forget the actual name): duck had a very crispy, flaky skin and the sauce it was in was good. The orderer wished they had ordered it with a bit more spice (they got medium spice) Fried rice: didn't try it. Looked like a Chinese style fried rice and the orderer seemed to have enjoyed it (but also seemed jealous of the other food on the table). The orderer got medium spice and wished she had gotten more. The dumplings and satay looked good too, but I didn't get to sample them. Service: the waiter warns you about the 10/10 spice level, relatively quick in getting out food, and attentive enough with water and needs (we ended up ordering more food and accidentally dropping silverware, etc). We ended up asking to bring out more spice and the orderer obliged with some dried and pestled chilies for our table to share. Ambiance: The inside of the restaurant is clean despite being in a run down looking strip mall with a dollar general and a takeout Chinese restaurant next door. The inside is sparsely and simply decorated with a picture of the old king, some basic tapestries you might buy at a tourist market in Thailand, some dolls, and some bright, flashy LEDs in one of the windows. Don't let this dissuade you. THE FOOD IS SO GOOD! 5/5 means it is worth the hour there and back drive to eat here. I will do it again and actively suggest to my friends to eat here if we are looking for a place to go. Summary: For Thai restaurants, I almost always try a curry/ soup, pad Thai/ pad se eew, and a larb/ Nam tok/ beef waterfall. This one nailed all three. read more

Still amazing food and excellent service. We got to eat here again while in town, and it was even better than before. Got the same as before (panang curry & drunken noodles) plus a crispy tofu app with a delicious dipping sauce. Everything was super flavorful. Can't wait to go again! read more

Really enjoyed the food here and the service was great. There's lots of food options and easy parking. read more

Aoy Thai Restaurant - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

Driving from Pittsburgh to NJ on a Sunday morning n didn't have breakfast n were hungry @ 1100. As often as I do turned to my favorite app YELP to help me pick a restaurant n found a hidden gem - Aoy Thai in Altoona Pa w great reviews. Was 5 mins from I- 99 n thought we'd try. The restaurant is in a strip mall w plenty of parking. Nice clean restaurant w nice ambience. Joe was a friendly waiter , We had the tom kha soup w shrimp n crab Rangoon. Soup was delicious n flavorful and had generous amt of shrimp. The crab Rangoon was good too. So many dishes on menu n had a tough choice. Tried the amazing fried rice w chicken and the pumpkin curry w shrimp. Rice was so tasty w the fried chicken which was spicy. The kabocha pumpkin curry was a red curry n had peppers broccoli carrot n basil w shrimp. Hmm out of this world. Hmm really great. While eating we noticed the next table had the sticky rice w mango which looked good so tried it too n was good. The mangos were really good - not too sweet. And we got a take away of drunken noodles n cashew curry for dinner. Am sure it will taste good. Thank you for a delicious lunch. read more

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Authentic Thai restaurant. Want Thai and didn't know where to go. So glad we decided to try Aoy. Tasty food and great service. read more

Aoy Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

A family-run intimate restaurant in a strip mall, this is a gem. It's very friendly, with fantastic food and great service. We were especially charmed by the individual tea pots for our tea order, and the fact that duck is so prevalent on the menu. We both had the Thai Noodle Soup with duck, and it was just the right mixture of hot/sour/salty and rich. You will be asked what level of spiciness you like, 1-5. My husband chose 1, and I picked 2: Mine came with chili flakes and chili oil among the bean sprouts, garlic scapes, bok Choi and noodles. It chased away my winter blahs! We strongly recommend this restaurant, especially if you have not previously had Thai before: There are curries, soups, noodle dishes and stir-fried rice dishes. Daily lunch specials. The restaurant is closed daily 2:30-4:00, and there's a minimum $10 amount to charge. read more

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If you love to discover little local hole in the wall spots and you love Thai food, definitely check this place out. Some of the BEST Tom Kha soup I have ever had! Aromatic and perfectly spiced (aks for mild + a kick) Panama curry was also good, but that soup...next time I will ask for a big bowl! Service was kind and straightforward. Thank you for the great dinner! read more

Aoy Thai Restaurant - Tom Kha soup - Thai Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

Service is always good. The food is prepared there and is tasty. It is easy to call our order in and pick it up.

If I could give 10 stars I would. Food was absolutely phenomenal, guy working the counter was so nice and just a clean establishment over all. Can't wait to come back!! read more

This is an absolutely amazing restaurant, with incredible Thai food, some of the best service I have ever received, and the quaint atmosphere. One of the owners, Swee, manages the front of the restaurant. She is very busy managing takeout orders while also being the sole person working all the tables. Prices are very reasonable, and the food quality is superb. I got a khao soi (curry with egg noodles and chicken) and it was so delicious. it was presented beautifully, and the flavors were rich and spicy. I asked it for the hottest they could make, and they did not disappoint. This is one of the best Thai restaurants you can go to, and they definitely deserve all of the business around town! read more

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We found this restaurant during our long drive and it is excellent!! The food is very delicious. The texture of the tofu is extra crispy. The server is so sweet, she provided us some great recommendations. They have plenty of seats inside and it wasn't too busy during lunch time. We really enjoyed the meal and service here. Thank you! read more

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Always a great experience! Amazing food! Attentive wait staff and friendly. Check their hours before you go as they are not always open. It is always busy when we are there. read more

Aoy Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

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Food was tasty and service was fast. Ambiance is small town cozy. Menu is big but small enough to manage.

Best Thai restaurant in town. My favorite is the Pad See Ew. I would skip the Thai Iced Tea for next time, wasn't that amazing! My only con is the amount of flies in the establishment. It was quite annoying to eat and flies constantly swarming us and our food. They should get that under control. Minus the flies the food is a solid 8/10! I prefer getting takeout from here over the other options in town! If you're looking for good Thai food this should be your new go to spot! read more

Aoy Thai Restaurant - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

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Tried this place for takeout and it was amazing! We got two drunken noodles - one chicken and one beef - and they were both delicious. Medium spice but could've probably done spicy for an extra kick. The service is fine but we just got takeout. Only thing is that the noodles were a touch greasier than I would've preferred, but again, I'm the one ordering takeout! read more

I travel for work and seldom have good meals in Altoona. Aoy was recommended by several people and I was completely impressed by the amazing flavors, textures, temperature, and quality of the food I had. This is a tiny restaurant in a small strip mall but the server was friendly, attentive, and frankly worked her butt off waiting on customers, taking phone orders, and handing out takeout orders. I had a simple meal -- the spring rolls which were fabulous; the yum yai salad which had large pieces of white chicken breast and several whole, peeled shrimp; and for an entree, Thai spicy (no 4) red curry. The curry was hot but nowhere near as hot as I was hoping even after adding more heat. But the flavor, texture, and amount of chicken and vegetables was outstanding. I spoke with several of the other customers to get ideas for my next visit. All the other reviews here are correct -- Aoy is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G and I'm so glad to have enjoyed a delicious meal served by a friendly and attentive server. I can't wait to come back ... five stars and two thumbs up. Yum !! read more

Aoy Thai Restaurant - a bowl of dipping sauce and a plate of spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

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The food was great. It was ready on time. We had the drunken noodles and 3 taste chicken. Definitely recommend!

My favorite food in Altoona! Easy to take out or there is a small dining area to eat in. Super nice people. Highly recommend trying if you haven't yet. Love it. read more

Highly recommend! Aoy is a small space with just a few tables and was packed on a Friday night (rightly so). The service was great - it was a one-woman show with one server taking care of both take out and tables, but she did an amazing job! I had the drunken noodles with vegetables and it was great - lots of flavor and the perfect amount of food. Excited to go back! read more

Aoy Thai Restaurant - Drunken noodles w/vegetables - Thai Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

We finally got around to try Aoy Thai and regret waiting so long! Today we stopped in for lunch between classes. We were immediately seated. The waitress was in top of everything, even while managing it all herself! We ordered pork buns and fried milk as appetizers. The fried milk comes over very hot, so we'd definitely recommend waiting a few minutes for this to cook (as it has a custard filling). The pork buns were spectacular - warm and flavorful. For our entrees we ordered the "Miss Me Noodle Soup" (level 3 spice), it was was amazing! The crispy noodles on top really stole the show. The entire dish had so much flavor, and the best part? It was truly spicy! (true spicy dishes seems to be hard to find locally). The "Spicy Egg Noodles" were equally as great. Again, so much flavor, nothing repetitive. Overall, the service was amazing. The waitress kept track of names and offers outstanding service with recommendations, all while multitasking with takeout orders and multiple tables. It felt like a very personable experience. We will definitely be back! read more

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There is no other restaurant for us in Altoona. We have officially dubbed this the BEST restaurant in this town. Started with pork rolls. They hit the spot perfectly. My husband only wished we had doubled the order because they were so tasty. He's actually glad we didn't as the next course included so much food. He went with the 3 flavor chicken and I went with the green curry. Both were very flavorful, and we devoured almost everything. Somehow made space to share dessert. Not exactly sure what it was as we ordered what our new friends at the table beside us had... Can't wait to repeat. Bravo Aoy Thai Restaurant!! read more

The server was very friendly and the food was delicious. Good vegetarian options. The dine in area is small and clean. read more

Aoy Thai Restaurant - Tofu Massaman Curry - Thai Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

Passing through Altoona on our way home from Northwestern PA and saw this place on Yelp with great reviews. I got the drunken noodles with chicken with spice level of 2. Delicious! I think I could have handled a spice level 3 as it was a subtle spiciness. Also, got the Thai iced tea which was perfect. Wish I lived closer to come back sooner but will 100% stop if passing through again. Service was very friendly too. read more

Visiting from Long Beach CA and was so excited to find a great Thai place. I normally go for pad Thai but decided to try amazing fried rice. The crispy chicken on top kept its crispy texture even after the sweet n sour sauce was poured all over. I thought I would have leftovers until I had three bites left and just decided that the remainder would be better suited in my stomach rather than a take out container. Service was phenomenal and our server was attentive throughout with water refills. I didn't try the Thai tea but my friend who recommended the place did and it looked tasty. I will certainly be back on my next trip to the keystone state. Thanks Aoy Thai read more

Had an excellent dinner here. It is a small place that seats 12-15 and does a big take out business. The woman who was waiting the tables and handling the phone and take out orders was great. Susie was friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding. I had spring rolls and the Drunken Noodles with Thai fried chicken. I ordered medium spicy and the dish was perfect. I wish I lived here so I could be a regular read more

Aoy Thai Restaurant - Spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

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Their pad thai is awesome and the staff are super nice! Would definitely recommend this place.

Pork buns are the BEST! All of the curry's are yummy. Sorry no pictures. Go and eat there. Service is good and the staff is friendly.

Wonderful Thai gem in Altoona. Very flavourful Massaman Curry and enough to provide dinner and lunch the next day with the rice! We ordered take out and the food was ready when promised. My wife has Gluten, Dairy and Sesame allergies and normally cannot eat from restaurants in Altoona. She enjoyed her Pad Thai very much and had no reactions. Authentic non-alcoholic drinks from Thailand were enjoyed as well. read more

I wasn't expecting much but the food was terrible. The service was excellent and the server was extremely nice. We ordered the kow soy and a couple of appetizers and it was all fairly bland and generic tasting. read more

Amazing place all around. The food is so consistent. Always very flavorful, fresh, and delicious. The staff is very nice and friendly, definitely one of the restaurants you feel at home! When you walk in the doors you know your about to be gettin some gooooood eats‍ read more

Having visited Aoy Thai several times now I can say this is a nice little restaurant. It's small, only a half dozen tables that seat either two or four so it's not a place for large groups. The menu is diverse with plenty to choose from. They have a nice lunch menu with reasonable prices. I'd definitely recommend both the green and red curry, and the Pad Thai is liked by everyone I've gone there with. All in all it's a great place to get lunch and try something different. Give it a try. read more

Food tasted good but was pretty oily. Got the pad see ew and basil fried rice. Here are some more characters so I can reach 85.

Best Thai food ever! Everything is made fresh and delicious! Jo is wonderful!! Veggie Tom Kha soup is amazing!!

Passing on our way home. Small friendly place in a strip mall. Does mostly take out. Several tables. Totally delicious food. Would rival any Thai restaurant in Toronto. read more

FINALLY! Finally found a GOOD (not just decent) Thai restaurant in the boondocks. The best for miles around (see my reviews for all the mediocre establishments we've tried in central PA). The drunken noodles were spicy and delicious, as was the fried rice, which was delightfully smoky (which is hard to come by in these parts). Service was superb. Definitely worth the one hour drive from State College. read more

Excellent Thai food. So lucky to have another solid ethnic restaurant in Altoona. Ordered the fried chicken appetizer, steamed dumplings, spring rolls, fried rice, pad Thai and Wonderful chicken drunken noodles. All the food was excellent and the spice levels of 1 or 2 or 3 are accurate! The restaurant is clean. The staff is pleasant and helpful making orders. I knew it was going to be good when I walked in and smelled the spice. Looking forward to trying the curries on the next visit. read more

Excellent option for Thai food in Altoona. Generous portion sizes, and very cost-effective. Dining area has limited seating, but is very clean and service was great. read more

Reasonable prices - good food - wide selection - pleasant staff Limited seating, tho they have added more. read more

This is a simple little restaurant with about 10 tables that does a lot of takeout orders in a timely and efficient manner. The menu provides many choices, and everything we tried was wonderful! The spice level was a 1-3 scale, I got a 2, and it had a nice kick. Overall, we were very impressed and will definitely be back! read more

Aoy Thai Restaurant - Drunken Noodles with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

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They have the best Thai food around! You can't go wrong with their spicy basil chicken, pad Thai, or any of the curry's! It's all incredible! read more