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    Paya Thai

    4.5 (85 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Upscale
    Dogs allowed

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    Cod - our most expensive dish and my least favorite
    Christina C.

    I wanted to try this place after I saw it the other day after a disappointing meal at brown bag seafood and I'm so glad I went back today. Lovely from start to finish. Patio was cool and shaded. Service was excellent-not rushed, friendly and our server had a beautiful smile and way about him. And of course the food!!! Ummmm yes!!!! Come to Paya and bring your folks. We liked everything we had. Everything was beautifully plated, served hot and I would order almost everything that we ordered again. Winner on all fronts!

    Papaya Salad
    Allen W.

    Way more upscale than I thought it'd be - the interior is very pretty. Service was great! The food was plated nicely (though, the papaya salad had a whole quarter wedge of lettuce on the side and I really didn't know what to do with that). My favorite was a braised meat dish - it had mashed potato on the side and avocado and gold flakes on top. I've never seen avocado on top of a mashed potato + meat dish, but it worked! The wings were not bad, and the papaya salad also. The curry was quite good. For the portions (leaning on the smaller side) and the price though, I'm not sure I'd go again.

    Lily S.

    Really enjoyed the visit- in the west midtown provision where ladybird used to be. Spacious and cozy but chic Tyler our server was amazing. Food was authentic and flavorful. The seafood hot pot was yummy and had plenty of seafood. Will def be back.

    Pad Thai chicken
    Julia C.

    Wow! I'm SO excited to be reviewing this fantastic new discovery. Coming into my dining experience here, idk why but I had ZERO expectations because I'd never heard about Paya or seen it or been to it, and I'm very happy to say that it exceeded my expectations and left a VERY positive impression on me! I was looking for a spot in West Midtown that was lively, yummy, and could accommodate a larger party with a reservation in advance and this was IT! Perfect selection. Our service was fantastic: polite, prompt, and not rushed. It allowed up to stretch out our dinner and enjoy the whole evening!!! The food, especially the appetizers were special, great value, and worth it! The entres we also loved, but WARNING, If you're a spice (heat) fan, you can go UP in your spice-level request because unlike most Thai places, I'd say they take it easy on the spice level you order. (Oooof these'll be my famous last words before I get absolutely wrecked ordering "Thai Hot" next time). Any way, I LOVED everything about the experience. I highly recommend coming in with a large group-- they made it SO easy, and I can't wait to come back.

    Pad see ew
    Audrey C.

    Had a great first experience at Paya Thai! Walked in on a Tuesday evening and were sat with no wait. Service was quick and food was amazing! Definitely recommend the calamari. Such a cute area and patio!

    Amiee W.

    Everything about Paya Thai was a 5 for us across the board. From the moment we walked in, the customer service was top tier, friendly, attentive, and made us feel valued as a customer. The food? Absolutely incredible. Easily some of the best Thai food I've had in a long time. Every dish was full of flavor, fresh, and just beautifully done. The drinks were just as impressive, perfectly made and a great addition to the whole experience. I also loved how diverse the menu was. There were so many unique options, all with a delicious Thai twist, which made it hard to choose....I wanted to try the whole menu! We went to celebrate our anniversary, and it couldn't have been a better choice. It felt special without being over the top, and we're already talking about when we can go back. Highly recommend, this place is something special.

    Basil duck with sauce
    Andy X.

    TLDR: 4.2/5, pretty good pad Thai and basil duck for take out. Pad Thai was great texture but I wish it was a little saucier. Medium spice was SPICY but I am weak so if you like spicy maybe it's totally fine. Basil duck was really good flavor, just a little bit dry but otherwise very well cooked esp for takeout

    Ribeye Khao Soi
    Eka J.

    I had the Ribeye Khao Soi, the duo, shrimp dumplings, and calamari for lunch and was extremely pleased. The Ribeye Khao Soi was very flavorful and the portion was more than generous. The duo and calamari were also delicious, though I did not enjoy the shrimp dumplings as much. Overall, the service was wonderful and they were able to accommodate my party easily. The food came out fairly quickly and it was a great dining environment.

    Menu (Nov 2025)
    Leyang Z.

    A new Thai food spot in West Midtown. The restaurant serves delicate and creative dishes and has a beautiful vibe, so it has been on my list for months. Recantly I went there twice, once by myself and the other with my friend. Overall the experiences were not bad. For the first time, I ordered the basil fried rice with shrimp and ribeye skewers. I asked the kitchen to put less salt for the fried rice and they did a good job. Plus, the shrimp was tender and the basil -- which was lightly fried, was crispy. Recommended. The ribeye skewer was really of appetizer-size lol. The meat was good but I did not like eating it with something sweet like the peanut sauce served on the side. Then I recommended the restaurant to my friend and we went there for dinner. This time I tried the Nam Tok beef salad, side roti and Tom Yum Soup w/ shrimp, while my friend got the Basil Duck and Tom Kha Soup w/ shrimp. Unlike the ribeye skewers, my beef salad was surprisingly descent in size, and the meat was tender and sauce was refreshing (spicy and sour). It was served with some raw cabbage which had a pleasant juiciness and sweetness. Both soups were good; though my friend enjoyed hisTom Kha Soup more. The Basil Duck was very salty, but not many Thai restaurants nearby feature duck dishes so you may still give it a try:) Plus, I also recommended this restaurant to some of my classmates and they enjoyed it as well. The restaurant seemed to have lunch specials and I may try it next time.

    Menu of entrees
    Jim F.

    Overall good experience for Thai food on the west side. The server was attentive, and the standard dishes were good. Downsides were the chicken satay skewers were somewhat overcooked and hard, and the restaurant did not want to work with dietary restrictions, requiring that ingredients not be omitted from a dish. It was surprising that no one sat at the bar the entire night we were there and the restaurant was about 50% occupied. But it had a good overall energy otherwise.

    Yellow curry with chicken
    Rajeev G.

    Very nice atmosphere and presentation of food. I had the yellow curry with chicken, and others at my table had the roti dip and the tri-flavored cod. Everybody enjoyed their food. Minor nitpick on my meal ... the size of the potatoes is too large, like basically half a potato... you would be able to enjoy the flavor of the curry with the potatoes much more if the potatoes were cut smaller. Also, I could have used more rice. Our server was average. Friendly enough, but didn't spend quite enough time with us. It was a busy night for sure.

    Mai T.

    Parking: Westside Provisions District: $6.50 for 2-4 Hours Professional Thai Chefs from Thailand. I was so impressed, definitely a 5-Star Experience for a romantic date. We tried the Crab Curry Vermicelli, Pad Thai Wings, Chicken Larb Salad, Seafood Hot Pot, Pad Thai Noodles, Lobster Pineapple Fried Rice, Coconut Cake and Mango Sticky Rice. My personal fav: Seafood hotpot, Pad Thai Wings, Chicken Pad Thai, Lobster Pineapple Fried Rice, Coconut Cake and Sticky Mango Rice. Seriously, the best I've ever had! Proffesional Bartender: Khun Ying's Martini (purple) Mae Khwan's Cosmo (red), Dichan (Green) and Tâan Khun's Vesper (smoke). My favorite the Dichan, so tasty I want a second drink. Looking for the ultimate date night spot in Atlanta? Paya Thai Kitchen is a hidden gem serving the BEST Pad Thai and Lobster Pineapple Fried Rice--so fresh, flavorful, and packed with authentic Thai taste. The cocktails are just as impressive, with stunning presentations that make every sip feel special. Add in the romantic ambiance, and you've got the perfect spot to impress your date while enjoying truly authentic flavors that hit different.

    Subira J.

    Oh my goodness. What a positive and surprisingly amazing experience in West Midtown. I have been to many restaurants in this area, but I always pass over Paya Thai. I wish I would've known about it sooner! We came for a weekday dinner, and we're not disappointed. Once we sat down, we were able to try a couple of different wines because we couldn't really decide what we wanted and thankfully our server was really kind to us. Once we settled on our choice, we were very happy with it. The restaurant was lively, not too loud, and we could see into the kitchen, which is always a plus for my dining experience! The calamari was crispy and flavorful, and we loved the sauce on the side. I wish I remembered the name of this second appetizer because it was one of my favorites. We both ordered the ribeye steak that came with curry noodles... I'm still talking about this dish two months later and if you go and try it, you'll know why. It's so tender, the steak is seasoned so well and the noodles are Cooked to perfection and that sauce? That sauce is everything to write home about. Everyone in this restaurant is so even mannered, they were all laughing and enjoying each other's company. I could see as I looked into the kitchen how busy they were. When we enter the restaurant, we were one of Five or six tables and even though a lot of food wasn't coming out onto the floor, it was clear that the restaurant was constantly cooking for to go orders. That is something I need to keep in mind because I will be coming here again!

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