Ever since my husband and I moved to South Minneapolis, we have been in search of our NEW Thai restaurant. We found it. We *really* love spice and this place takes their spice so seriously. There warnings SHOULD be heeded but if you DO truly love SPICE, order a 4 or 5. You will love it. Specifically, we were looking for Khao Soi. It's a little harder to find locally. We've ordered a few times, now. Tried their Pad Thai, Thai Fried Rice, Khao Soi, Crab Rolls & Chicken Wings. All SUPER delicious. Definitely recommend. Don't believe any of the negativity you may have read here. Check them out! read more

The service was great, but it wasn't that busy. I had the Tom Kha spice level 3. I wish I would have tried something different. It was ok. The bowl & spoon were made of wood. Maybe bamboo I'm not really sure but i could taste & smell the wood. read more

Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant - Tom Kha - Thai Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

The food was amazing and the service was so good! the man that served us was so nice and accommodating. the atmosphere inside is so beautiful and comfortable it really was amazing! read more

Delicious food in the heart of the Twin Cities metro! Joy's is conveniently located in a great part of the greater Minneapolis Bloomington region. There is a small parking lot. Located on site in areas for street parking. The inside has great ambience, and we were created wide away with great service. I enjoyed the yellow curry. In my partner. Enjoyed the curry. Fried rice. Both dishes were full of flavor, and we will definitely be back to try other items. This is some of the best Thai food that we've had in the metro! read more

Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant - 27. Curry Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

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I love many of the dishes here. The spring rolls, pad Thai, curry fried rice, and pineapple fried rice are all solid dishes. My husband loves the beef laab and drunken noodles. The Thai tea is delicious. Be careful when ordering the spice levels as they make things spicy. Service is friendly and fast. They have a small parking lot, but there is plenty of street parking. Bonus- all the dishes are labeled and there are MANY gluten free options. read more

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Great local spot! The service is friendly and fast. This is right by Dairy Queen. Plenty of seating and dining room is clean. The green matcha is delicious! read more

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Service at lunch was perfect. They have redecorated and it is nice and refreshed. We had the lunch special and it was awfully disappointing. Weak flavor ed brown broth with vegetables that were just okay. The egg roll appetizer was terrible. Small and skinny with barely any filling or flavor. The rice was not sticky rice. Not worth getting the lunch special with sub par food. read more

Small hole in the wall with phenomenal Thai food! Be careful, the spice level will sneak up on you! My husband ordered the Pad Thai and I ordered the Pad See Ew. I ordered a spice level 2 and it was HOT! I personally love the veggies, especially the Chinese Broccoli that they use! Service is great, considering the team is very small! Definitely recommend checking them out! read more

Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant - Pad See Ew (Beef). Spice level 2. - Thai Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

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My favorite spot for Thai in the south metro area! Joy's Thai was my husband's favorite spot for years before we met, and tonight, I took my daughter. She loves Asian food, and here's what she had to say: "It's totally one of my favorite places to go if I'm in the mood for Thai. The rama (peanut curry) with chicken was filling, and the pineapple fried rice was fire! I also liked the atmosphere and the iced matcha tea. I prefer my food spicy, but my mom isn't a big fan, so I like how well organized the spice levels are so we can choose the amount of spiciness we want. I also adore their sticky rice dessert, but I was so full! I'll have to get some next time I go to Joy's." We will certainly be back, as it's now our family favorite! read more

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We were seated right away on a Saturday around lunch time. It's a small but cute place that seems to be a little outdated, but these are also the best places! We came here for the food. There is a small parking lot in back. We started with the chicken satay. It was simple but the two dipping sauces complimented it well! They make a great peanut and cucumber sauce. The pad Thai was delicious! A really great balance of flavors that blended well and nothing ever overpowered in flavors. Im not a curry or spice fan so I can't speak to my partners dish but he said he liked it! I tried a bite and it was a little spicy for me but doable. read more

Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant - K3. Pad Thai Chicken - Thai Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

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First time trying Joy's and I am glad we came! They have a nice little private parking lot so it easy to access. We were greeted and sat quickly upon arrival and the whole place was super clean. I ordered the Thom Kha soup with tofu and also got to try the green curry with chicken. Both were so tasty and filling. The flavor was great and the soup had a bit of spice to keep it interesting, but not too overpowering. With the check they brought Thai fortune cookies and they were so good. Will definitely stop back next time around. read more

Ordered to go. Food was hot and ready when I came to pick up. Food was delicious. Definitely will be back.

Currently back in Minnesota for Business and a couple of auditions and I came across this place when I first arrived on the 3rd of December. After a long 17 hours of driving I stopped in and grabbed some Shrimp Pad Thai and their version on Crab Rolls and a soda. 48$ later with a 2.5% credit card usage charge and tip it's NOT WORTH THE FOOD OR SERVICE. My order was wrong and I called later that evening and was told by WHO EVER answered that when I returned and Brought my receipt I could have my order remade. I tried to get that honored today but was met by a hostile manager who say they THEY ARE PERFECT. Less than 1% of mistakes. After offering a refund and to remake the order that I HAD THE RECEIPTS FOR. He spoke to me like I was trash. Like I was trying to scam his business when I did exactly what was asked. He said because of the time that he questioned it. I told him I was back on business. His look of "This Black Man on Business " was very clear. So I just told him I'd leave this review and move on. Trying to support small businesses is hard enough. This is not a place for people of color. I'd suggest you learn to cook these cuisines at home. Being talked like a criminal and to be chased out the door as I said good night was not a good look for your camera as well. You picked the wrong person. I came with honesty and even called and spoke to the Manager prior to coming in. He TOLD ME TO STOP IN AND HE WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. NOT TREAT ME LIKE TRASH. Unacceptable behavior LESS THAN ZERO. The Manager is a Liar. Time will tell. read more

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I never suspected this unassuming suburban Thai restaurant would be hopping on a Wednesday night, but we arrived shortly before two large groups and one smaller group came in to fill the main dining area. I counted twenty people, including me and my spouse. One person was staffing both the floor and the reception area, which involved handling 2 or more takeout orders at any given time. Another person came from the kitchen to serve the food. Our server was courteous and attentive as she could be, but it did seem like management was not expecting so many people that evening. We really enjoyed the food. The papaya salad was the best I've had in a long time. The papaya and other vegetables were finely shredded, seasoned with fish sauce and spices. The menu said it was prepared with lime juice, but I saw lemon wedges mixed in. It was still good. My spouse ordered the pad prik khing, green beans with red curry sauce and mock duck. The beans were nice and crisp. The mock duck didn't really taste like duck, but the texture absorbed the sauce and made you forget you weren't eating meat. The dishes were served in classy ceramic bowls, and the sticky rice that came with the papaya salad came in a small basket. The building might have been a midcentury diner before. There were distinctive large dining car-style windows framed in wood, now accented with festive silk flowers. The metallic front door also has a nostalgic 1950s look. Hanging from the dropped ceiling were some Asian mobiles of birds. The dishes and flatware reminded me of elegant Thai restaurants I've visited in the past. I can see why this space might be popular with groups. With the smooth jazz and loud conversations, the space felt more like a crowded bar than a fine dining establishment, however. I could still hear my spouse, but this is not a place I would go to relax. This was a great little spot. If we're in the area around mealtime, we'll be back! read more

It's not the same joys anymore. I am not sure what was changed. The food tasted awful and we tried multiple times. We had a good time. We are not going to this place anymore. read more

Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant - 41. Pad Kee Mao Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

Unpopular opinion but Joy's Pattaya is not even in my top five of favorite Thai restaurants. Yet my friends and family love this place. The dishes have always just been ok. Not as flavorful as I would like and adding spice just makes it a spicy bland dish. The vegetables in the dishes are just too big. Yes, I know how that sounds but chopping them up smaller would be preferable for my bite. Service has always been good. And as stated, they seem to always keep a crowd. The inside is dated and dark but it does give an old-family-run business feel. Parking is limited. read more

Wonderful lunch here. Requested a very spicy pad prik king and what I got was indeed spicy and delicious; massamun curry was also great (which can be hard to come by as many places won't even offer it). Service also quick and friendly. read more

We were a party of four. I had the Pineapple Fried Rice. I'd never tried this dish before. It was quite good and was more than I should have eaten. I will order it again. The service was quick and friendly. read more

I might start drooling as I write this review... I picked up Blizzards at DQ next door to Joy's for my work team one day and as soon as I got out of my car the strong smell of deliciousness hit me. I looked around and realized there's a Thai restaurant next door! I kept a mental note to myself that next time I was in the office and wanted Thai food for lunch that I'd have to try this place. A couple months later I remembered the smell and had to try it out. I am thankful I did! I stuck to pad Thai, but it was delicious!!! My worker got a curry and loved it as well! Another coworker tried their Thai style pho and wasn't too impressed, but I was enjoying my pad Thai too much! Can't wait to try more from this place! read more

Joy's Pattaya is a nice place to dine. I came here for lunch and decided to try their pho. The Pho is Thai style and the broth is ok. You can taste the herbs and it's loaded with all the veggies. It was served hot and with a side of either wontons or an egg roll. The sauce is perfect for dipping the egg roll. There is plenty to choose from their lunch menu. Service is as expected as there is only one person running around taking orders and dropping off your food order. Wait time good and they seat you right away! I will be back to try their other dishes as this was my first time. Overall, service is good, food is decent and the environment is calm and relaxing! Go try check out!!! Bona petite!!! read more

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Delicious food! I never had a dull food choice at Joy's! The parking is usually full.

My date asked me to pick out a good restaurant in the Richfield area, I picked Joy Pattaya. Don't do it, just don't. Yes, it was that bad. We are seated at the table, and there was no silverware or napkins. Not even water. We ordered our appetizers, and we still weren't given our napkins or silverware . We order our dinners, and at this point my date had to grab the silverware from another table. I ordered the Drunken Noodles, and I SPECIFICALLY said "not spicy" because I cannot handle spicy foods. I get my food, and it's spicy. I tell the youngish, male waiter that it's too spicy, and I can't eat it. He precedes to argue with me about the spice level, and he says "THIS ISN'T SPICY! IT'S FINE!" I asked him to bring me another plate, he then says "IT'S FINE." My date said it wasn't a big deal, but had I been by myself, I wouldn't have paid for that dish. Worse than this, I came home and I was pretty much sick the rest of the day from the food. The way my date and I were treated was like the garbage they fed us at this subpar, unprofessional restaurant. DO NOT PUNISH ANYONE YOU CARE ABOUT BY TAKING THEM HERE (I can do caps, too). I got your response in a PRIVATE message, and you know what? There's something called customer service, which is something you lack. Your service sucks, your food sucks, and your attitude SUCKS. Stop getting into arguments with customers and work on your dingy, nasty restaurant. read more

Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant - Their private message on Yelp. Apparently customer service isn't their strongest attribute - Thai Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

FOOD: Of courrrsseee we got the pad Thai here, as we always do at Thai restaurants. On the scale of pad Thais, I would say this dish ranked slightly above average. Not the best pad Thai I've had, but great for the price. Usually you have to pay more for chicken in your noodles, but not here! Definitely get the wong- tongs though! Those were top tier!! SERVICE: We got seated immediately, and our food came out fairly fast. The staff was friendly and all was good on the service side. AMBIANCE: The restaurant itself looks like a subway cafe diner, so it has a cute charm to it. It's not a fancy restaurant by any means, but it was quaint. LOCATION: Stopped here on the way to the airport so it was out of the city. They have a small parking lot, but if the lot is full, it might be a bit difficult to find parking nearby. read more

Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

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As usual this place is always serves amazing food. They might have up and down in food taste sometimes but it's always delicious. Love each and every dish they have. You can try any dish they have. Make sure there spice levels are pretty spicy so be careful when you order. Thai wings - 5/5 Basil fried rice 5/5 Shrimp wraps 5/5 Soup 5/5 Pannag curry 5/5 Chicken dumplings 4/5 Curry fried rice 4/5 They maintained the place very well and the service is also really good. read more

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The food is amazing. Pineapple Rice is my favorite. It is a must stop when we are in the city. Very good gluten-free options. Service - excellent. Ambiance (inside) is a great addition to your food and experience. Consistent experience every time! read more

This continues to be my go-to place for Thai food. Very easy to call and order ahead for a little to no wait upon arrival. They have decent prices and stay busy. They accept cash and cards. The entrance is a bit crowded so if there are a few people waiting to be seated or waiting for their takeout, it can be a jammed up area. Fortunately when that was the case, everyone I saw were wearing masks as they did require them. They have a small parking lot but I have never had an issue finding an open spot as on my recent visits, most people were there for takeout only. The staff is super friendly and professional. Out of all my visits for takeout, I have only had to wait once. The estimated timing they give over the phone for carryout seems to be mostly accurate. If you haven't tried Joy's, I would highly recommend you do if you are in the area. read more

I was hoping to like this place, but was beyond disappointed after trying it out I ordered green curry, drunken noodles, beef pho, Thai fried rice, and pad see ew, medium spice for all items. The spice level was very inconsistent and the pho was 3-4 times spicier than the fried rice & pad see ew. The taste and the flavor of all of the food was bland and not flavorful. The only reason why I am giving it 2 stars is for the portion sizes compared to the price. Other than that, it was underwhelming and disappointing. I do not see myself returning here again.. read more

This is our new go-to Thai spot. We asked our server for recommendations and he did not disappoint. Each dish had amazing flavors, the vegetables were crisp and fresh. We can't wait to go back. read more

We ordered online for take out of Pad Thai, drunken noodles, and massaman curry, all chicken with med spice . Very tasty & spice level was perfect. Quick 30 minute from start of order to pickup. Online menu & ordering. I highly recommend this Thai restaurant. read more

This is my second visit to Joy's for lunch. This time I went with my daughter in law who is in a wheelchair. I called a week before to ensure that it was handicap accessible which I was assured it was. Well, I'm not sure what their definition of that is but it was anything but. There are two spots in front which you have to drive completely around the building to find. One has a handicap sign and the other does not. We were fortunate to park out there as the handicap spot was already taken. That said, once we got out of the car, the driveway was very icy, the walks had not been shoveled AT ALL making it extremely difficult to get in. We could see no curb to access with a wheelchair and ended up navigating the snow packed curb to get to the unshoveled walk and eventually to the front door. There is a double entry. Thankfully, the second door was propped open and we got in without having to ask for help. The food is good but the restaurant is in woeful need of updating and repair. The upholstery has cracks and holes in it making it most unappealing to even sit there. Although we thoroughly enjoyed our food, getting in and out as well as the need to repair made this trip not as pleasant as it could have been. With the tremendous competition, I'm not sure we would return there. We would find a spot that is truly handicap accessible with food that is just as tasty. read more

Wonderful authentic Thai food. The dark haired woman serving us was so awesome and attentive. She was handling all the tables in the restaurant during lunch and did a flawless job. Free parking in the back. We ordered the lunch pad Thai with wonton and the drunken noodles with eggs rolls. Both dishes were fantastic. Not let the old building scare you away from going here. Hidden gem we will be back! read more

First time here the food is delicious and the presentation was top notch. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed and great for a date spot. Service was great for the two workers. They did a good job. Will return if I'm in this side of town. read more

Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant - Veggie spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

thai fried rice is my THING lately! Always craving it and always wanting to try out new places! I had heard great things about this place. However, I was a bit underwhelmed. I ordered the basil fried rice with tofu at a spice level 3 (of 5). Unfortunately there was no spice flavor at all. Typically I order level 3 or 4 at other Thai restaurants and it's perfectly spicy and flavored. The lack of spice left it pretty bland. I will say there was a good amount of vegetables included in the rice. The serving wise was generous as well. We did order pick up and it was a smooth process! The order was ready within 20 minutes. read more

Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant - basil fried rice - Thai Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

The food is really good. Amazing cream cheese wontons and shrimp spring rolls! Service was really quick and staff is SUPER polite! read more

My favorite Thai place so far in the twin cities! I have been there 3 times this year and every time had a wonderful experience. The place is small and its really nice that it has their own parking space. Even though is not for a lot of cars, I always find a spot to park. This is not a fancy place, but its clean, affordable with great service and very authentic and delicious food. If you like Thai food I highly recommend a visit. The Tom Kha soup is my favorite and a must order ( specially in cold weather). Spring rolls, summer rolls, wontons, rice, noodles and pad Thai are also great. I suggest you visit with a small group so you can order and try several options ( or take out leftovers). I can't wait to go back and try other dishes. Since its close to the airport and MoA , I always try to eat here when in the area. read more

Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant - 1 - Egg Rolls - Thai Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

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What do you do after a soccer game in the morning that you absolutely crushed?! You come to Joys for lunch! The flavors were AMAZING and this might be the best Thai fried rice I ever had. It satisfied me like sunshine on a rainy day! Will be back read more

Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

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One of my go to take out/delivery places. Love that you can pick your spice level and 4 and 5 are actually VERY spicy- yum! Decent portions and good flavors. Have never eaten inside so can't comment on service or ambiance. read more

This is a great stop if you want the best wontons around! The green curry is spicy and flavorful, I bring it home and add coconut milk because I prefer a more mild curry. The service is always fast when we order to go! Some of their other dishes are like other reviewers have mentioned: low on flavor. Overall if you want to hit up a neighborhood Thai place and support local I'd recommend this place because the chicken satay and wontons are to live for, the rice is perfectly cooked, and the prices are reasonable. read more

This place had so much potential. I loved that it felt like a true family run business. The staff were hardworking and friendly. The ambiance is nothing special, but it was a clean space. I was so excited for the food; but I genuinely could not eat my curry because of the spice level. I asked for level two as I like some spice, but wow, a two here is like a level 12 on my list. I couldn't even eat my meal. My boyfriend was the same way. It was just way too spicy to enjoy the food. read more

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omg the larb salad came out salty very little chicken and a lot of lettuce . they take it back. They bring me a new one still a little bit of salty. We Tom Yum soup seafood OMG $25 I papaya salad. I see more lettuce in there papaya. first time I tried that restaurant I don't think I ever go back. read more