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    Jao Thai Kitchen

    4.2 (190 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Tom Kha Gai
    Tegan A.

    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.

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    Christina C.

    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.

    Soup of the day
    Ron R.

    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.

    Pad Thai with shrimp takeout

    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!

    Red Curry Lunch Special
    Lauren R.

    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 !

    A huge bowl of massaman curry. Spicy and delicious!
    John G.

    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.

    Todd D.

    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."

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

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

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

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    1 year ago

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

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    1 year ago

    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!

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    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.

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

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

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    Terrible. Ordered a the small side salad, and was given just iceberg lettuce! Never have I been to…read morea sushi place that served just lettuce without adding ginger dressing, some julienne carrot and cucumber! This place is beyond cheap, and a complete waste of money. Also ordered a spicy roll- anything that's spicy is 99% tempura flakes and sauce mashed into a paste, and NO fish whatsoever. I'll never eat here again- and would suggest no one else does either. Sure it's inexpensive, but I can mix breadcrumbs and hot sauce myself at home. This place is a joke. Also, I received NO wasabi or ginger with my order- something every other sushi place gives you.

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