OMG this place was delicious! I were told about this place while I was at the Pike Place Chowder in Pacific Place- someone said that this was hands down their favorite fish and chips place, and I see why! I really enjoyed the light panko seasoning instead of the batter seasoning. The portion sizes of the fish was HUGE. And the shrimps were so good too. I also ate too many fries. Got it as a meal, so it came with slaw and chowder. I thought the chowder was tasty, but it reminded me a little less of clam chowder and more of gravy. The coleslaw was pretty plain in comparison, but honestly, it was such a good compliment to the fried food. The location is in a weird place across from the stadium(?) parking lot, so there's theoretically plenty of parking. It's inside this huge building that looks run down but inside is a very long set of stores reminiscent of Pike Place Market. read more

I've been trying to visit Paya for years and finally figured out where to park and where the ADA access entrance is at Frieghthouse Square. It's kind of a cool place and the entrance at the west end of the building was the most wheelchair accessible. The fish & chip special is very special with two large pieces of fish, four prawns and a large portion of fries. The food was cooked perfectly for my taste withe the cod and prawns being crispy and their cocktail sause was possibly the best I've ever had. The owner just happened to be sitting at the table next to me had his staff get us a sample of their chowder. The special fed both of us and I was impressed with the freshness of the food and the kind gift of chowder samples. The chowder is great and amI plan to order it next time I visit. I very much enjoyed the experience and finallt checkung out Freighthouse Square. There were other restaurants too so I'll be checkung tem out, too. read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Vender is always friendly. Food is fresh and prepared with care. Questions about food answered honestly. I would recommend. read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - Always a great experience vender is friendly and knowledgeable. Food is always on par. - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

We wandered up and down and ended with fish n chips. Omg it was fast and a lot of food. Service excellent, even the owner came to Ck on us. It was just amazing... including the orchid flower which I ate.. yummy. My eyes were bigger than my stomach so I had to get a togo box with one whole piece of fish and most of the chips. It was actually hoppin in here at 2!! Lots of folks eating. Yummmm read more

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Expert batter-fried fish and crispy chips: spot on, satisfies all the fried food cravings, while impressing with the sheer quality and moistness of the fish. I don't know when I'll be back to Tacoma to do a second taste test so dropping my review now. A rustic industrial depot of yesteryear has been converted into a collection of food stalls by the stalwart immigrants who are revitalizing old urban scapes. Very close to the famous Tacoma Glass Museum it was a draw for me because of its intriguing location and proximity to the museum. This stall has "Thai" in its name but the only Thai influence might be the stunning fresh orchid flower that decorated my plate. The proprietors are obviously hard working and graciously talked to me about the prep work that goes into masterful execution of batter-fried fish. They put a lot of elbow grease into getting the quality of the fish right: the fish is plump and moist, obviously high quality, not mealy and disintegrating in the least. The fried result is not greasy, it actually seems healthy despite being deep fried. Oh so delicious. I didn't need to eat the whole plate but I scarfed it down because it was irresistible. A wonderful fast food stall. The setting -- which is humble -- can also adds to the left behind industrial city vibe. Can't wait to go back when I'm craving some fried fish! Reminds me slightly of Baltimore MD. read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - generous fish portions expertly batter fried, and a sweet presentation - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I'm sorry I made a special trip based on YELP reviews. The chowder is dairy-free and thick with probably a flour thickener. Also, missing seafood flavor. The cod fish and chips was tasteless, probably frozen, cod. The breading and cooking were well done but not enough to earn any stars. Coleslaw and tarter sauce were not memorable. Friendly service. read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - Cod fish and chips. Attractive but not memorable. - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Fresh cod and chips, amazing clam chowder. Spouse got special with fish and shrimp which he enjoyed a ton. All so fresh. read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

This place always makes me happy. The fish and chips always hits the spot! I love that they do some of their fish with a panko crumb coating! So crispy, never oily/greasy! Good fries! The clam chowder is thick, flavorful, and belly warming! The Caesar salad is always crisp and fresh and delicious. Theresa, her husband and the crew are always so very nice! Nice welcoming place to stop in on a game day to chill, have good food and watch the Hawks! read more

Ordered takeout today, delivered in 20 min. Exceptional! HUGE portions! This will be meals for me for days! All of it was incredibly fresh and the shrimp super crispy panko and juicy! Probably the best I've had. The in person Freight House dining is far from fine, but the delivery time, cost, taste, quality, and portions can't be beat! $28.00 total on Door Dash! read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - Shrimp plate, requested no fries. - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Still terrific after all these years! I've been getting fish & chips (and chowder, and shrimp, and...) at Paya Thai in Freighthouse Square for many years now, and it's always terrific. Served hot & fresh, full of delicious flavor, friendly service, and attractive presentation (the cute little U.S. flags and lemon wedge garnishes are a nice touch!). You really can't go wrong with the good ol' fish & chips, but the clam chowder and fried shrimp are good too. Most recently, two of us ordered a 'daily special' platter that included a large order of fish & chips with 5 shrimp and then added a bowl of chowder: total came to about $30, which isn't bad since we split the meal and went away full and satisfied. Definitely recommend! read more

I can't believe I haven't posted a review for this place. I've been here a few times since 2018 yet I was only able to locate two food pix. Oh my! =) LOL! I've ordered the Fish and chips a few times and it is delicious. Service is great. The dining vibe is great. I need to come back and eat here soon again. I'm craving fish and chips. Haha! read more

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They give you a great portion ' fish was okay ,,, not much flavor ,,,,,, cole slaw was bad , but I am from the East Coast and I did grow up eating Jewish coleslaw, which is the best in the world read more

The food value is off the charts, and tastes wonderful. The clam chowder is great!! The people are always friendly, and it seems that they are always a notch above. Very far above. read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - Captain's plate - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

We ordered the 3 piece cod. It was fantastic, the employees were friendly and professional. We always eat here when we're at the Tacoma dome. We'll be back next time. read more

Stopped here for lunch while waiting for an Amtrak train. Had fish and chips which were solid -- and the presentation was next-level -- but the real star was the dairy-free clam chowder w/bacon. And I had a great conversation with the chef -- if you're a Star Trek fan ask him about the Borg Cube! read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - Non-dairy clam chowder w/bacon - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This one of the best places in Tacoma for fish and chips. They are always very friendly read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - A plate of fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Excellent!!! Great food!!! Always hot & fresh!! Fast service and reasonable prices. We especially love the fish and chips! read more

Love the food, love the Service, the ambiance is fantastic! My favorites are the Clam chowder and the cod! Amazing, definitely recommending to my friends! read more

Fish & Chips 4.7/5 overall. Crispness 5/5. Batter 5/5. Fish quality 5/5. Flavor 5/5. Fries 4/5. Size and value 4/5. The best fish & chips in the south sound. I have been here more times than I can count over the last 15 years and they are always consistently the best. There really is no comparison to anywhere in the tri county area, Cod or Halibut, both are amazing! If you want the best it's Paya Thai, trust me I try them all! read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great quality fish and chips for $20 out the door w a can of soda. Customer service is what makes the spot 10/10. Nothing fancy about the flavor but great crunch on the fish with even crunchier fries. Always give those small businesses a shot. read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - Cod 2 Pieces - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Cute little hole-in-the-wall fish & chips counter in Tacoma's Freighthouse Square. You can choose cod, halibut, shrimp, scallops, oysters, clams, chicken, or a combo. Light crispy batter, fresh fish, crunchy fries, all great food for a great price! read more

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The food and the owners are incredible! We ate there yesterday and were very impressed with the quality of the food and the friendliness of the owners. we had the captain's platter, and it was fantastic. We were treated like family. We will be back when we're in the area. read more

Good food, nice people. Located in a food hall with community seating. I always get take out and fish and fries are still crispy when I get home! read more

Located in Freight House Square, which is situated in the very bowels of Tacoma, Paya Thai is a tidy little seafood restaurant. One of their specialties is fish and chips, and they serve a good portion and present it nicely. However there is one catch, and it's a big one. The fish had absolutely no flavor . It was completely tasteless, so much so that I thought maybe I had caught Covid. It took tartar sauce, vinegar and salt to wake up the dish at all. Paya Thai, please do something to make those fillets interesting to the palate! I'd like to visit again soon. read more

It's hard for me to say how great this place is as a whole package. The food was amazing! If you like crispy fish with a great firm consistency then you will love this food! The cocktail sauce was the best cocktail sauce I've ever had in my life. If you like your cocktail sauce with a kick, this is one you need to try! That aside the service was absolutely outstanding. The young lady that helped me was the sweetest and nicest customer service I've had in a long time! I've worked in customer service for many years and managed it as well. If I had a fleet of this young lady, there would be nothing more I could train! Go here immediately if you like fresh fish and chips and next level customer service! read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - Fish and Chips and Shrimp. Cod 2 Pieces Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Took the T line to the Freight House Square and ordered the Fish and Shrimp special. At $20.95 I was thinking it was a bit expensive. That is until they put this pile of fish and shrimp in front of me. I couldn't even eat half of it and I'm no light weight. I ate the other half today and promptly fell asleep in my recliner. I got 2 complete meals from that plate. The fish and shrimp were perfectly cooked and I really enjoyed the fries. It's a family run place and they are very welcoming. I enjoyed the experience. If you like your fish fried head to Paya Thai Fish and Chips. read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - Fish, Shrimp and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Really good fish and chips, all cooked fresh and correctly. No soggy or oily fish or fries (that is how you know they have the oil at the right temp!). Service was especially friendly and the presentation was great! There were some TVs on with football which was an extra bonus. I found this place on yelp. I wanted fish and chips, and this was a great find in a little food court. I would come here again if I was in the area. Seating is in a common area in the middle of all the food stalls, so if you already have a drink from somewhere else, I think it is acceptable to have your outside drink along with your food. There is a bathroom, but you need to get a code. There is parking on the street and at a lot across the street. read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Food - 5 stars Racist lady who took my order and asked me, a biracial female, if I knew how much it was twice before taking my order - 1 star Do better. Next time, Indian Food! read more

The food was delicious and the presentation was first-class!! The people were over the top AMAZING!!

Great fried fish good portion sizes very friendly staff. Old train station is cool. Pricing is fair worth the parking pain.

Located in Freighthouse Marketplace, the International Food Court includes Vietnamese, Mexican, Mediterranean, Indian, burgers, a bakery and Paya Thai Fish and Chips. I had the platter with 2 pieces of fish, 5 shrimp and a salad instead of fries, which cost a few dollars more. Altogether with drink, tip and tax it was over $36. Quite a meal, with an overloaded crisp and fresh salad of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and shredded carrots. The fish and shrimp were breaded and satisfying, but ordinary in taste. Nice little food court with a variety of foods. read more

I was put off by the name because I was not in the mood to eat Thai food. As we walked through the Freighthouse Square food court we were wondering just what kind of place we had discovered. The ambience is very rustic. As we walked past Paya Thai Fish & Chips, my wife decided that we would try fish & chips. We ended up ordering shrimp, fish, & chips. Shrimp was excellent with a very, very good cocktail sauce. The fish and chips were good; but, far from the best we have tried. I my opinion, the fish was on par with what you find in the frozen food section of the grocery stores. I should probably give this review one more star for the excellent service with a great sense of humor. read more

Ok first of all, the location... need i say less, absolutely disgusting food court. That's not all, we got the food and the plates were ABSOLUTELY humongous and was horribly over priced even for big plates, shrimp was decent however they gave us so much to eat. The worst part was the service after getting our food. Immediately after paying the waitress mumbled a rude sentence under her breath when i forgot to give her the pen for the signature back!! so old yet so immature! she is covered in dust and decrepit she should not be talking like that T read more

I had fish, shrimp, and clams with fries. Food was delicious, fast and fresh. Customer service was on par! Very friendly, attentive and sweet. I would definitely come back again! read more

Best fish and chips I've had in a long time! I had the halibut my wife had the cod the food was hot and fresh and it was plated beautifully. The staff is super nice and quantity matches the quality for sure. It's nice to eat at the freight house food court we usually poke around the stores then eat before we leave. if you want good fish and chips and a chill place to eat check them out you won't regret it. read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Great food. Owners very friendly. Fish is very delicious and fresh. Recommend this place! read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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The fish was pretty good, but don't order the clam chowder if you want it with the rest of your order or in a hurry. No one was ahead of us at 4:20pm however we waited 45 min to get 2 cups of chowder. Ended up just getting it to go since the rest of the family finished their meals long before the chowder came out. read more

We love, love, love this restaurant! Teresa & Chayan are absolutely lovely, gracious & kind and their hospitality is always on point! The halibut fish n chips are perfectly breaded and delicious every time! They're also very generous with their portions. We always order a 3 piece and they always give us an extra piece! The fries are well seasoned & hot & crispy! Highly recommend Paya Thai for delicious fish n chips! read more

Everything. Food/staff. Food was excellent!!! Best fish and chips!!! And the fries are excellent read more

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Got the plate that comes with 2 Cod, fries and coleslaw. The fountain drink was extra. I got an entire small paper bag filled with vinegar, salt, pepper, ketchup and napkins. The food was piping hot and delicious. Huge pieces of fish, glad I got 2 and not 3 as I barely finished 1/2 of one! The older gentleman was so nice, he brought me my food and even checked in me a few minutes later. read more

Paya Thai Fish & Chips - 2 Huge pieces of Cod - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington