Located in a strip plaza with very little parking out front but there is a lot on the east side of the building. Sat at a spacious booth and had our drink order taken quickly. PadThai bento box was a good portion and we had leftovers. The nigiri in the combo was very good. The Pad Thai had plenty of chicken in it. Check out the picture. Veggi soup was ok. What I expected but I do wish the broth was a little more robust in flavor. The menu is extensive and will require another visit to dive deep into. It looks like it has the usual choices and I look forward to comparing to other Thai restaurants in the area. read more

See all

Very friendly staff. Freshly made, good food and the hot dishes were served hot, the cold were perfectly cold. A nice thing to find. This place was busy mid afternoon which is always a great sign, too. This little place is in an odd little strip mall but there is parking and it was a delicious lunch. read more

The service was very nice and the ambiance was good as well. The coconut flavor of the Tom Kha Gai was yummy and had a light and delicious flavor. I will say I have had better, but I was by no means disappointed. The Roast Duck Noodle had a delicious broth to match with the flavors of the duck and the texture of the noodles. The ducks crisp skin added a more intricate texture and flavor to the dish that contrasted well with its other elements. The only thing I would remark on is adding less bean sprouts as they were outnumbering the noodles. Overall, was a good experience and would eat here again. read more

Jao Thai Kitchen - Tom Kha Gai - Thai Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

See all

Favorite restaurant, can't make atmosphere like this with a new place. Never had a bad dish.

This place is so good. You can't go wrong with whatever you order. It can get busy, but it's worth the wait.

I ordered this for delivery by uber. The way the food was packed was the first sign. My soup and curry were put in cylinder containers on their side, so of course they were partially spilled. The Panang curry marked as spicy was mild at best, reasonable taste but may as well been Whole Foods level of spice. The garlic and pepper had no sauce, or that may have also spilled, it was very mild as well. This place would need to allow customers to choose spice levels, and pack to go better if they wanted to up their game. read more

We were traveling and got dinner here. We got the hot sake, Thai tea, edamame, shrimp pad Thai, and beef pad see ew. The food and service were great. The manager or owner (not sure who it was) came over to each table to ensure we enjoyed the food and everything was to our liking. You could tell he really cared and wanted to make sure everything was great. The ambiance was cozy. If we are ever in the area again, we would definitely come back! read more

My mother in law wanted to spend time with the grandkids and we had to run errands so we decided to also get something to eat but go somewhere we wouldn't necessarily bring toddlers. My husband suggested we try this place one more time in person. (We had this to go one night a few years back and it was terrible which did not reflect the amazing reviews. If a place is bad- I give it another go around). Although it may be kid friendly, it's a tight space like most restaurants in plazas so we find ourselves hushing our toddlers more than enjoying the ambience and food in these places so if you're like us worrying about other people's comfort all the time, try it without the kids!) It's decorated with Thai culture in mind and very pretty. Upon walking in we were greeted almost immediately by a very sweet woman with a huge friendly smile The restaurant seemed very clean considering it's not new, and given all the different decorations. We ordered Krab Angels (wontons) and they were so tasty! There was sooo much stuffing in them! Our go to at any Thai restaurant are Panang and Massaman Curry. We ordered medium because we don't mind a kick. Both were top notch! Somehow we favored the Massaman over the Panang because their Massaman seems to have a unique sweetness that we haven't experienced elsewhere. With the savoriness of potatoes and nuts and the sweetness, it made it absolutely delicious! The waitress cracked jokes and laughed at our cheesy jokes as well. All in all it was such a great experience and we are so happy we tried it again. You could easily share one curry and get an appetizer or dessert and you'd most likely feel satisfied. We could have easily saved half of each curry for another meal. The price is reasonable for the amount of food you get and the quality. read more

See all

Dined here during the week for lunch. We were greeted immediately and seated promptly. We ordered our usual Tom Yum Soup with chicken and Thai Basil Chicken. The lunch special also includes the soup of the day and a Spring Roll that was a surprise. Everything had great flavor and the service was good. They also have a trio of pepper sauces/flakes if you'd like to kick it up a notch, as I do. The ambience was typical for a strip center setting. read more

See all

Have ordered carry out twice now and now looking forward to dining in. The food was stellar. First time I ordered, maybe a month ago, I was a little disappointed bc the prices were a little steep compared to other Asian/Japanese we've been to around here -- in fact we almost didn't order bc there are already similar places we enjoy. So glad we gave it a shot. Zero complaints with the quality and taste of our first order. Felt like splurging the other day and I was pleasantly surprised to see the menu prices had gone down!!! That NEVER happens lol. We loved the first time that we ordered the same items again, and saved $20! Now that the prices are a little more competitive, I plan to order from Jao Thai regularly. We ordered the following: edamame, green curry with chicken and tofu, the special rainbow roll, and the sashimi appetizer. The first time we ordered the curry we didn't have the option to choose our spice level but second time we did; level 4 gave nice lingering burn/warmth without shredding our GI system. Sashimi doesn't come with as much as other places, but hard to complain about it. The rainbow roll was beautiful and extra tasty. Possibly the best roll in town, IMHO. Like I said, we are looking forward to dining in soon. The ambience is quaint and intimate. read more

My favorite! Service always friendly and fast, and all the food is always delicious. I am absolutely hooked on their Khao Soi Kai, a creamy coconut curry broth soup with noodles. Soooo good. I've tried so many things here and everything is always great!! read more

I can't say enough good things about this spot. I cannot wait to go back for this again. You are greeted at the door, stellar and attentive servers and the FOOD! Pictured is the JB Tempura roll and I had the red curry chicken lunch and my bf had the beef ginger. I just left and I already want it again! Also the ambiance is very cute, lots of room for tables and well decorated. Felt very clean and cozy. We will come back soon ! read more

Jao Thai Kitchen - Red Curry Lunch Special - Thai Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Ever since I left the DC area, I've had trouble finding decent Thai food. I'm visiting family and tried Jao kitchen. I had pad Thai with shrimp level 4 spicy and spring rolls. It was excellent! I would absolutely eat this again. I might bump down one spicy level. I really like spicy and this was just about right. I hate too sweet pad Thai...this was not. It was perfect! read more

Jao Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai with shrimp takeout - Thai Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

See all

This Thai restaurant is in a mini strip mall and doesn't look very promising, but don't judge the book by its cover. It is really great! All of your Thai favorites and also a first class sushi/sashimi bar. The service is very attentive and there are tables and booths that can accommodate parties of various sizes. We had the basil duck and massaman curry. Both were very ample and delicious. They also have wine, beer and Sake at reasonable prices. read more

Jao Thai Kitchen - A huge bowl of massaman curry. Spicy and delicious! - Thai Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

See all

Jao Thai Kitchen 914 W. New Haven Ave. Melbourne, FL 32901 4.5 Stars (I went again after this review and it was even better) Arg! I stared in disbelief at yet another Thai/Sushi combo place staring up at me from my random name generator. You have got to be kidding me. How many of these hybrid clip joints have sprung up as of late? They are beginning to look a lot like Starbucks...you know, one on every corner. This time, I was headed to Jao Thai Kitchen, located in a minuscule strip mall just east of Dairy Road in Melbourne, FL. My wait staff for this culinary excursion was none other than One. While I have it on good word that One is the loneliest number, I have to admit I appreciate the new identity of using a form or letter of their actual name instead of a random generic "American" name such as Mary or Sue. This is now the 5th Thai restaurant where I encountered this new nomenclature, which is a refreshing and positive change. I asked One for an order of their Jalapeno roll, some Chicken Panang Curry and a Tuna Hand Roll. One returned at a moment's notice with our order and after snapping a few pics, I grabbed the Jalapeno Roll and commenced tasting. This exciting concoction consisted of tuna, salmon, hamachi, asparagus, cucumber, smelt roe, jalapeno and spicy sauce topped with avocado. Like all stuffed rolls, this one can trace its roots back to the California roll sans the obligatory fake crab center. I prefer this type of roll as I really don't like paying for fish masquerading as crab. There was just enough kick with the jalapeno and spicy sauce to entertain one's taste buds. Next up on the Big Boy's palate was the Chicken Panang Curry. Panang Curry has to be one of my favorite of the Thai curries. It is mild, complex and sweet with a hint of heat. This was perfectly cooked, including the tender pieces of all-white meat chicken and Thai basil, carrots and bell peppers that were fresh and obviously sliced in the back. This brings me to my Sushi join barometer of the Tuna Hand Roll. I found this one to be better than most, but it's still not quite what you would find in a traditional Sushi Ya (shop/restaurant). The tuna was a lovely shade of red and the rice was steamed to perfection. However, I found it to be severely lacking in the traditional additions one usually finds in a Tuna Hand Roll, such as a slice or two of Gobo (Japanese Burdock root/carrot or, more often, plain carrot), watercress sprouts and cucumber. This was fine, just on the simple side. It would have been rather bland on the palate if not for soy sauce. The Big Boy says, "If traditional Japanese Sushi is not your thing, for whatever reason, or you are just hankering for a hunk of raw fish and are nearby, Jao Thai Kitchen can adequately fill that sushi void." read more

See all

The Tom yum goong tasted like what I would imagine dishwater tastes like. Could not detect lemongrass, lime juice or kafir lime leaves. I won't return. read more

These are the "compliments" I received from the owner. A business owner who treats customers like this doesn't deserve to be supported! Average food [not really] Terrible atmosphere [especially the owner] read more

This is a cute restaurant in a small strip mall. The food was okay nothing to rave about but it was fresh so that's always appreciated. If you have high blood pressure the wonton soup is for you no seasoning or salt whatsoever. The staff was accommodating and even had suggestions and substitutes options. I wouldn't go back but I also didn't try their signature dish pad Thai so maybe I went wrong. read more

See all

I lived close by and would frequent takeout. Often got the sushi! All of the food I have from here is worth it !

The boba tea is delicious. When I ordered take out, the food arrived over-fried but somehow cold at the same time. But I know the food is usually good. The ambiance is cozy and nice as well, for dine in. read more

Hands down the best Thai food in the county!! I was driving to Orlando for good Thai food but no longer will have to do so!! The red curry is the perfect heat and has a complex flavor profile. All of the veggies are cooked to perfection and not over done and soggy. The spicy basil fried rice is definitely spicy and so delicious by far the best fried rice ever!! I will be a regular. Thank you Jao Thai Kitchen for making food that's healthy and good for the soul!! read more

Not impressed nor disappointed. This was a delivery order that came quick and hot! Being my first experience with them I will be happy to give it another shot and hopefully can raise my 3 stars to something higher... however and for now that is the best I can do. The Tom Kha Gai is my FAVORITE Thai soup! I get it everywhere I go. This soup was very VERY watery and lacked the rich and thickness coconut milk usually brings. It had so little flavor and the veggies and chicken were sparse. Not a good example of this traditional soup. The Crispy Duck was wonderful! I would prefer more of a crisp and crunch, but it was just fatty enough with lots of flavor. The sauce was very good with tender veggies! The sauce was almost drinkable it was so tasty! The rice was sooo dry and bland! It needed salt and rice vinegar and seemed to have neither. The Ginger Salad needed more ginger dressing but the veggies were fresh and plump. I look forward to a redo as everyone deserves a second chance. read more

See all

Great service and authentic Thai cuisine. We had the crab Angels and the luncheon specials. Generous servings.

This Thai kitchen is one of my all-time-favorites! I have enthusiastically returned for the food for years, and it's one of the only places I've found with takeout that nearly matches the quality of eating in-house. It's a part of a small strip with limited parking along 192, but there's lots of space inside! We were able to seat four at a comfy booth by the entrance in between the small tables and larger booths along the side. It's probably possible to seat large groups, but it would definitely depend on how busy they are. My usual dish is the boat noodle soup, which is a flavorful beef pho. We also tried the crispy basil fish and a sushi boat, which had a lot more than we expected for $20! The Thai coffee was wonderful, even though the portion was lacking because of how much ice was packed into the glass. Regardless, everything tasted fresh and was plated beautifully. read more

See all

Love the Thai food and Sushi here! Hubby and I try different Thai restaurants and we have many in our area. This is our favorite. We shared the Tiger Cry Roll, Awesome!! I had combo fried rice, more than I could eat and delicious!! Hubby had Ginger Curry Chicken. Excellent, and leftovers for lunch the next day. I have had the Pork Gyoza, Tom Ka Gai Soup and Garlic Pork, all excellent. Can't wait to go back. Sorry no pics this time. read more

Jao Thai is a really earnest restaurant with attentive service and a humble family feel. They have a good lunch special that covers all of the Thai specials from stir-fry dishes and curries to the beloved Pad Thai. For the lunch special (for all dishes), it's around $8 for chicken, pork, beef or tofu protein base, or a dollar more for shrimp or squid, or two dollars on top of that for mixed seafood. You get to choose between a soup or salad as an appetizer as well. I ended up being basic and got the Chicken Pad Thai and chose the soup of the day which was Egg Drop Soup. The Egg Drop Soup was pretty standard with some crunchy fried wonton strips and some green onions. The Chicken Pad Thai was presented very cleanly with peanuts on the side and a fried egg roll with some sweet and sour sauce to dip with. Overall, it was well balanced between the sweet, salty, spicy, and sour and a good portion. A good rendition of Pad Thai that definitely hits the spot. I was also feeling extra hungry so I ended up getting a sushi roll too. I ended up getting the Jalapeño Ocean Roll. It was a good balance between the crunch from the jalapeno and asparagus with the tuna/salmon mix and creaminess of the avocado on top. It was not excessive and was a decent roll that was cleanly executed. Overall, I enjoyed this restaurant because it's just a good local place serving good food. Next time I come here I am interested in trying out their Curry Duck lunch special that has pineapple and Thai basil in a red curry sauce. Can't wait! read more

See all

The pickin's are slim for authentic Thai food in Brevard county. Enter, Jao Thai Kitchen! This has been my go-to for Thai food for the past few months. Although, I've only tried two of their dishes (Pad Thai w/ Chicken & Pad See Eau w/Beef) via take out. I'm pretty sure the other menu items would not disappoint. The restaurant is usually empty and quiet, but clean and well maintained. I have not had any issues ordering and the service is prompt. Keep up the good work! read more

Jao Thai Kitchen - Pad See Eau with beef. Delicious! - Thai Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

The food is amazing with large portions. The prices are reasonable as well and there is so much more to offer than just your typical usb so joint. The service was warm and welcoming. The place is small, but laid out well so you feel very intimate. They have an eleven seat event room too for large parties. read more

See all

This isn't the Thai restaurant we typically opt for but we were limited to spots on DoorDash and this place did NOT disappoint. I'm so glad we tried it and I'll definitely be ordering again...possibly tonight I ordered a dish I had never tried before called Khao Soi Gai and my word...a new favorite. I LOVE curry, but I wanted something a little different and love some good noodles. Again, this was takeout, so don't judge the appearance, but they package it up nice so the toppings don't get soggy in the sauce. As I was eating it, I described it as a profusion of textures. You have the thick warm curry, the soft noodles, tender chicken, the tart crunchy pickles, the zing and snap of raw onions, and the crispy fried noodles on top just bring it all home. Getting the variety of flavors and textures in one bite was actual heaven. I might sound dramatic, but read my other reviews to know that THIS is the real deal. Highly recommend this dish read more

Jao Thai Kitchen - Toppings separate from curry. Khao Soi Gai. Unassuming takeout but once out together...WOW. - Thai Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

See all

Went to have lunch today at this small Thai restaurant in Melbourne. Yum! So delicious and they have a big menu. We ordered Jao Thai Roll sushi, Tom Kha Gai Soup, Sushi Sashimi Combo, Fried Shrimp with Fries and Rice, and Sticky Rice with Mango. I am sure to come back here again and try more items in the menu. The staff is very nice and service was also fast. read more

See all

The food was so good. The pad Thai was one of the best I've ever had. My husband had their Rama tofu and said it was delicious!

The cleanest and friendliest place ever, the food is great! Everything here is way good. It quick service and food is hot and fresh! read more

Jao Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai and Thai fried rice - Thai Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

See all

Food was fantastic. We tried the chicken satay, crab angels, green curry, pad Thai, garlic shrimp & some sashimi. All of it was amazing and the fish tasted super fresh! We will be back! read more

This place never disappoints and it is my go to when I go to Melbourne to work. The are friendly and their restaurant is very nice too.

Our first visit, impressed. Veggie spring rolls (3), a little small, too crisp, but filled completely. Tasted just ok. Sushi was very good, fresh. My dish was delicious, although, the tofu was not a good choice for this. Should have stayed with all veggies. Temperature on both mine & my companion's dish was hot. Rare these days to be served hot meals in restaurants. Plenty of food with both meals. Enough to ask for doggy bag for lunch next day. Many veggie dishes. Pleasant staff. We were greeted by sushi chefs as we entered. Wait staff was friendly. Food timing was perfect between courses. Menu has so many options, making it difficult to decide what to order. We plan on returning so we can try them all. The place has a cozy, casual, atmosphere, but somewhat noisy. Only because it was crowded. Happy we found this gem. We left with a "good night" from staff. Wishing them prosperity & wellness. read more

See all

Pretty good Thai food. Service was great too. Ambiance appropriate but a little dated.

Excellent. Best crab angles / rangoon ever had. Sushi is fresh and made to order. Excellent red curry.

Ahhhh, I found it! I have to travel for a living and when I start working in a new city, I hunt for the local gems. The hole in the wall, family owned restaurants, that has food so good you don't mind being away from home so much. The Thai here is very real, so come to enjoy the flavor, but be very careful with the heat. I love hot, spicy and flavorful and the food here nails it. BUT if you come in and dial up the heat because you're used to me too restaurants, you'd better bring a dunk tank to jump into. Medium is so nice, it IS hot & spicy & flavorful. You're going to come back so sneak up on the heat. Start at medium and see if you want to go higher. I say a newbie at the next table go number 8 and he spontaneously combusted. He still had a smile on his face so I'm sure it hurt so good. Me, I was soooo happy with medium! So happy to find a great spot that's going to be in my weekly rotation when I'm in the area. This one might even get 2 nights a week. I had Drunken Noodles with Chicken ....good news/bad news. Good news, it was DAMN good! Bad new, I might not ever try anything different. Check it out, you'll be back! read more

Jao Thai Kitchen - Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Great service and atmosphere Sushi is Top class! Go see Sushi Chef ( Dan ) for some good sushi!! read more

Visited this restaurant on a Friday night around 0925 pm. The restaurant closed at 10 so being considerate, I asked first if they were still taking to go orders. They seemed very hesitant & at first said no, but as I started to leave a manager or some one higher said "no no no,we are still taking orders!" Minus the weird customer service moment , our to go food was pretty good. I had drunken noodles w/shrimp & s friend ordered the pineapple fried rice. If lived in Melbourne, Id definitely revisit this place. Just earlier in the day... read more