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    Babe's

    4.0 (62 reviews)
    ModerateAsian Fusion
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Red curry beef with rice.
    Matthew H.

    This is the third year we've gone back to Babes for some great Thai food in Playa. As always the food was very good, and finding well-cooked veggies for the Canadian stomach is always a treat. Although prices have gone up in recent years, it is still a great experience. Decor is more '50s and '60s pinups on the walls, but the food is good sized portions in a relaxed atmosphere. This year the service was a bit of a letdown, but I wouldn't let one waiter turn me off. We had the red curry arrachera with basmati rice in the full size to share. My wife had a great smoothie made from fresh fruits which was excellent. Having free wifi at the restaurant is also a bonus. Overall, a great place to visit and a wonderful change of pace from the tacos.

    When you ask for a lime...
    Jazzie M.

    The soup is absolutely amazing! They also make pretty strong caprinas. Lot's of vegan options. Good service I just wish they delivered

    Teriyaki chicken.

    Tried their teriyaki chicken, pad thai, and dumplings. They claim to be known for their pad thai and honestly didn't taste anything like it. Their tamarind sauce was way too sour. Teriyaki chicken was a lot better but still pretty mid. Dumplings were our favorite. SERVICE WAS AMAZING, our server was very attentive, and gave us tips on how to navigate the town.

    Noodles!
    Shauntae W.

    Yummy noodles! I had the lemonade with mint and it was delicious . We had the cashew noodle dish with rice noodles and the vegetarian fresh rolls- so tasty!

    Actual Location is between 5th ave and 10th ave on 10 ST - blue dot on this picture!
    Chris S.

    Babe's is the best Thai place I've tried in all of Playa Del Carmen. I've been a customer for nearly 6 years now and it has never disappointed. The Thai Chicken Noodles - basically vegetable stir fry with linguine type noodles all in a peanut sauce is my favorite. Sure it is not authentic Thailand type stuff like I would find in the Bay Area, but for a place in Mexico it is quite amazing. One reviewer commented of the spring rolls being fried. That is normal in most parts of the world; a salad roll (aka summer roll or sometimes called spring roll) is probably what he was expecting. This is more like an egg roll. So I'd take his review with a grain of salt. The drinks are the best. Really well priced, huge, and potent. If nothing else come for drinks. The Mescal Margarita is my favorite. Lastly note: the Map on the Yelp page is wrong. I spent an hour trying to find the place on 30th last time, it is instead on 10 ST between 5th and 10 Ave.

    Jaclyn P.

    Babe's offers a laid back and eclectic atmosphere with delicious cocktails and lip-smacking good food. They've got something for carnivores, seafood lovers and vegetarians alike. Most dishes have an Asian flare but there are a few dishes mixed in for those not in that sort of mood. The decor is quite the conversation starter and the vibe is definitely very hip. Service can be a little too laid back but has never been a huge issue. Prices and portions are both decent. As with most restaurants in PDC, air conditioning is basically non-existent so maybe don't order the spiciest dish on the hottest night!

    Pad Thai 1/2 order
    Susan T.

    Went there for the afternoon meal- wanted to try a basil Mojito but they were out of basil . So I ordered a half order of what they call their pad Thai noodles. It's certainly came out piping hot and they gave you a combination meet it had pork shrimp chicken and fresh veggies as well as rice noodles. The sauce was not a pad Thai sauce traditionally. I would call it sweet-and-sour sauce tasted like they used the Thai chili and garlic sauce as a base instead of peanut sauce which it should have been. Still I thought it was okay and ate it and enjoyed it. However like I said it was not traditional pad Thai noodles. I'll probably go back to try the curries. The options here in Playa Del Carmen for good food at a reasonable cost are not many. Not unless you want to eat tacos every day. If you're in town I would give it a try it's pretty good.

    Michael W.

    Needed some Asia noodle fix. This place was surprisingly good. More of a Thai place. Service is good and price is reasonable. Convenient located in the 5th Avenue.

    Mango Daiquiri goodness!

    Being from LA where there is an abundance of Asian food, we missed it while in Playa. So I set out to find the best one. We tried a couple of other places which shall remain nameless and just for the record there is not that many in Playa. Finally we visited Babe's noodles bar and I was blown away! They have an impressive variety of Asian dishes from Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, and Indian. The menu is simple but complete with all the most popular dishes from each of these countries. Oh let's not forget the delicious Swedish meatballs! What? This dish is mere nostalgia for the home country of the owners. Try it because it's just simply special and a treat specially in Mexico. Started off with a cooling Mango Daiquiri which is a giant slushy drink with a generous amount of alcohol and yummy natural fruit flavor. For appetizers we started off with the Giant coconut shrimp and when I say giant, expect just that. Perfectly breaded and sprinkled with coconut these are a must! Also ordered the Shrimp on wontons doused on the best spicy basil sauce I've ever tasted. These are only 2 pieces but there is so much shrimp on top of these wontons they are my favorite appetizer. Next we had the salmon sashimi in a light sashimi dressing which was a perfect concoction of Japanese and Thai with a dash of Europe topped with beets. Next we had the goat cheese rolls and if you love cheese these are for you! I love it so these, I pretty much ate by myself. They have a light sweetness of honey and passion fruit and a bit of crunch with walnuts. For our main courses, we decided to try a salad so we ordered the Vietnamese salad a happy mixture of veggies and shrimp topped with a refreshing Sesame lime spicy dressing. A lightly spicy salad yes please! For the other main dish we had to try the executive chef's most beloved dish, the Swedish meatballs. Here I am thinking well I came to eat Asian food, but when in the world am I going to have an opportunity to try authentic meat balls!? So we gave it a go and it was heavenly! Succulent meatballs, with simple and flavorful sides of mash potatoes, beets and pickled cucumbers. So yes you came to eat Asian food but do yourself a favor and order Babe's most popular dish ;) For the soups, I recommend the Tom Kha Gai with chicken, I always get it when I am here. Playa del Carmen is hot everyday but this dish was worth the sweat on my upper lip ;) Playa del Carmen is full of so many cookie cutter restaurant so this is a place to break out of the ordinary. Decorated with tasteful pin up girls on their colorful walls. The overall playful vibe of Babe's had to be one of my favorite things. Not pretentious and where everyone is welcomed. Do I recommend this place? oooooh yes!!! Come right after the beach, with friends, or date night. Price is also I can't complain about! I was shocked with the amount and quality of food I got for the low price.

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    New location please update. The dumplings were great!. The staff was great I'll be back

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    So so good! Noodles so fresh. Excellent service. We've been twice in our trip (so far).

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    I think this is my 3rd review ever and I want to say the food is great! Great price, great food. Super worth going to. REALLY...try it

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    8 years ago

    My friends and I love Babe's and we go at least once a year when we're in Playa. Cool space, and Orlando's service is exceptional!

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    8 years ago

    Was in town for a week and Babe's was recommended and they sure were right. The food is amazing, friendly waiter and good drinks!

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    Generous drinks, very good food. The spring rolls were fresh and awesome. I got the pad Thai and enjoyed it thoroughly.

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    Food is good too, mix between Thai and Swedish ( the owners are Swedish ) .

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    Asiana

    Asiana

    4.0(76 reviews)
    0.5 kmGonzalo Guerrero
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    My first dinner at Hyatt Vivid was at this restaurant and it left me impressed! Restaurant is at…read morethe entrance of the resort and it makes you feel like you are going to an independent restaurant. We did not have a reservation but they accommodated us. It is best if you make a reservation ahead of time. Their selection of cocktails included some exclusive to this restaurant and sounded delicious and a nice combination of Asian flavors with local fruits. I went with the Kioto that was a great blend of aged rum, passion fruit puree, tamarind water, iced tea and simple syrup. My mom loved her fish dinner. I very much enjoyed my tiraditos and sashimi. We wrapped up our dinner with ginger ice cream. Service was excellent and food arrived promptly. I wish I've known ahead which days they were closed as they rotate restaurants. We tried going our last night for other dishes and they were closed for the night.

    Wish we had come here sooner. Asiana was my personal favorite restaurant at the all-inclusive, and…read moreI really liked that it is located right at the front entrance of the Hyatt. We did not need reservations and were seated quickly upstairs. They were not strict about the dress code, which was appreciated. I tried several appetizers including the tuna tartare, Thai lettuce tacos, and spring rolls. Everything was well done and small portions . I was also very pleased that they had lychee martinis, which were a great touch.

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    4.3(71 reviews)
    0.2 kmCentro

    Had great experiences at yum yum last week while in playa... during my 5 nights there I went 3…read moretimes! lol To be fair my hostel was literally 2 minutes away but... this place is great. I'm going to give them 5 stars mostly because of the food... I had better, more attentive service at other places during my stay but the food here is unreal. Make sure you get the sushi and the potsticker. Wish I had a pic of the potstickers but I do of the sushi! I highly recommend this restaurant and would definitely come back! See below.

    Food: We ordered yellow chicken curry, tofu pad Thai and papaya salad. Our server brought over…read moreyucca chips with a dip on the house. All the dishes were absolutely delicious! The papaya was the perfect balance of lime and the added basil along with other veggies gave it a wonderful freshness and delightful taste in our mouths. The pad Thai was perfection as well. We asked for the curry to be extra spicy and they delivered. We cleared out our plates completely. The Thai food here is wonderful and I highly recommend you stop by. Prices are American but the food is worth it. Service: All the servers were friendly and very helpful. They all helped each other out, unlike some places that leave the section to the assigned server. The service provided was wonderful. They were all very attentive. Ambiance: This establishment is decorated so cute and gives you "high end" vibes. You can elect to eat inside or outside while you observe people walking by. Stop by and treat yourself, you won't regret it.

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