We used Yelp's "surprise me" feature to determine our next date night and this place came up as a suggestion. We love Thai food so we decided to go with it. From the moment we walked in, we could tell that they intentionally wanted to create a space that was welcoming. It is beautifully decorated and smelled of amazing food. The server was very sweet and apologized for our minute wait. Wasn't necessary but was very thoughtful. The food came out quick and after the first bite, we looked at each other and shook our heads in approval. Very glad we came here and huge plus that it's just 10 mins from the house! read more

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Ordered to go. I had basil fried rice and crying tiger beef. The rice had no spice and I didn't taste any basil. The beef was pretty good. read more

Payaathai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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This is the wife and my goto. Love the food and Nancy is the best. She is very attentive and already knows/remembers our order when we go.

It is about 3.5 stars. The price is high in this demographic area of earning. Overall they are considered is a good Thai restaurant in the area. We got the whole snapper. The fish size just medium. But it was fry to crispy. I like the sauce that go with it. It s very nice. Overall not much of service. I saw a lot of carry out instead of dine in. Restaurant ambient is just average. read more

Payaathai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Riverview, Florida

This is a frequently visited spot since it's near my yoga studio. I used to say Thai food was my favorite when I was a teen but then you become a foodie and try to eat around the world. So this is a solid place fresh food cooked to order, great service read more

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This is genuinely the best Thai spot in the Brandon area. The pad thai has a sweet taste with the tamarind sauce and the sourness of a lime. This is hands down the best pad thai I have ever had. The basil snapper is also rare to come by in the Brandon area. Usually, they serve the fish in filets, but this is one of the only Thai restaurants with a whole snapper on the menu. The curled up crunchy skin is soooo good. The service is fast, and the food comes out relatively quickly. I love the ambiance of the restaurant, especially during Christmas. read more

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The staff here is always very friendly and ready to answer any question about the menu. This time I tried the pad thai. The flavor was amazing and the portion was good too. I had it with pork. I'm definitely coming back to try more of the menu! read more

Payaathai Cuisine - Pad thai - Thai Near Me - Riverview, Florida

We got a basil red snapper. The fish was filleted, coated and deep fry. The sauce was a tasty basil sauce with bell pepper, carrot and onion. It tasted good with white rice. The sitting area was well decorated, bar area got TV. Good enough service and delicious food, but the pricing is a bit high for this area. read more

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Sharp plastic found in my food! had a very upsetting and unsafe experience here. While eating my food, I found a sharp piece of clear plastic inside the curry puff. I am extremely glad I was the one who found it and not my children, because this could have seriously injured someone. I stopped eating immediately and took photos of the plastic piece. This is a serious food-safety issue, and the restaurant needs to investigate how this happened, check their preparation/packaging process, and take responsibility. I would not feel comfortable eating here again unless management clearly addresses what happened. read more

Payaathai Cuisine - Sharp and large piece of plastic on my finger, recovered from my mouth while I was eating curry puff. - Thai Near Me - Riverview, Florida

We ordered takeout, so I can't comment on the service or atmosphere. We tried the drunken noodles, spring rolls, and red curry. The spring rolls were the best part of the meal, but the other dishes fell a bit short for us. The other two lacked flavor and chicken was dry. Unfortunately, this one wasn't a favorite. Still searching for our go-to Thai spot in Riverview! read more

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First time customer and we made reservations but they weren't needed. The restaurant is simply decorated and felt very clean. The chairs are pretty hard as they are not cushioned. Our server was very nice and quick to get drinks. The menu has a nice variety of items. I shared an appetizer of golden packets with my husband, which were steamed dumplings with a dipping sauce. They were excellent! My entree was pineapple fried rice with chicken. We hadn't finished our appetizer and they were already bringing the entrees. Grrrrrrrrr I forgot to take pictures, but my plate was beautiful. The entree was good, but it could have used more flavor as it was a bit bland. read more

I usually get soup and fresh rolls to go. It always hits the spot but I miss out on the cute ambience. I love the decor and the staff is super sweet. My kid and I stopped in for and split a few apps for dinner. The corn fritters weren't quite what I expected but were tasty anyway. The tea leaf salad was my favorite. read more

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This humble little oasis serves very tasty typical thai cuisine in a fast and friendly way. I love the outdoor seating and the great lunch prices. Service is excellent and helpful. read more

Bold statement: This is the best Thai food we have ever had. We tried a variety of dishes and each one knocked our socks off. Curry Puffs, Pretty Packaging (steamed dumplings) Pad Cee Ew, Satay Chicken, Tom Ka soup, and a Thai Iced Coffee Great service, great vibe, truly fantastic Thai food. read more

Went for the three-color sticky rice, but my terrible parking skills squashed any chance of a decent photo. Purple butterfly pea, green green tea, orange Thai tea. Didn't really taste like their colors though. The mango was that fibrous, sour kind. Coconut cream had a sweet and salty thing going on. Crying tiger: Grilled beef with Thai sweet dipping sauce. average. read more

Payaathai Cuisine - A9. Crying Tiger - Thai Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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Went here for lunch, lunch special was worth every penny, and very affordable. The ambiance was inviting and cozy. I had vegetable fried rice, vegetables soup, and lunch special can with Thai tea. Everything tasted so well made and flavorful. Will definitely visit again. Also the service was amazing!! read more

If you like hot, fresh, well prepared Thai food this is your place. We ordered just before closing and they were kind enough to take us at the last minute although the floors had just been mopped. The person who took my order was happy to answer any of my questions. The place is clean and has a good amount of seating for dine in. Definitely worth a try! read more

Payaathai Cuisine - N3. Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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SO good. Truly cannot say it enough, the best thai food in Tampa. The pad thai and pineapple fried rice are amazing every time. HIGHLY recommend. read more

My wife and I have gone here for years. Food has always been good and portions fair for the higher price. Today we ordered carry out and just got home to eat. We had requested double chicken on one order and standard amount on other. Very disappointing to see not one, but both orders were extremely light on the chicken (Red Curry). Both meals were mostly vegetables, sauce and rice with just a couple small pieces of chicken. It's pretty obvious they are trying to reduce portions to save money. If it happens again to us, they will lose us as loyal customers. As I said, very disappointing! read more

Loved this place. Went here for lunch on my bday. Loved that it was three courses and came with a beverage at a fantastic price. The shrimp red curry was packed with flavor and tantalized my taste buds. Everyone enjoyed their food and the waitress was excellent. Next time I'm in Florida we will definitely make our track back. read more

Payaathai Cuisine - Shrimp curry lunch special - Thai Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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This is our go to Thai spot when I'm in Riverview. It has been increasing difficult to find a good Thai spot since Thai Terrace in Tampa closed (RIP). Luckily we discovered this place! Their Pad Thai is consistently saucy and delicious (even though they charge $1 for extra egg even if you don't get a meat). Their Pad See Ew is so flavorful. The Masaman Curry was delicious but will likely try their other curries before ordering again. Their fresh rolls are very fresh and crunchy. Honestly have never had a bad meal. Price point is on par with most Thai restaurants and their service is always great. The ambiance is nice as well, with (fake) greenery everywhere and low lighting, but not so low that you can't see what you're eating. Will continue to make this a regular spot! read more

Payaathai Cuisine - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Riverview, Florida

We really enjoyed our dinner here! Someone in our group suggested Payaathai, saying the Thai food was delicious. I was craving some soup, and the green curry at level 3 spice really hit the spot for me. The spice level was good! It mad the curry super flavorful and delicious. The green curry was delicate, smooth and creamy. I liked all of the vegetables it included, like eggplant, bell pepper, bamboo shoots. I also got to try some of my bf's pad see yew - he got it super spicy and he added more chili!! The noodles were very wide and flat. The dish had a lot of sauce. Overall, the presentation of everyone's food was really nice! It made all the food look so appetizing. I was eyeing the ribs that the friend who suggested this place ordered! read more

Payaathai Cuisine - C2. Green Curry - Thai Near Me - Riverview, Florida

I have spent a great deal of time in Thailand, Especially Northern Thailand where Khoa Soi is a traditional dish. It is hard to find an authentic representation here in the US. Not impossible but difficult. Today I found one here in Riverview Florida at this delightful Thai restaurant. Great service, simple but comfortable and pleasant dining space and terrific Khao Soi. Very reasonable pricing and a nice selection of entries. I will be back for sure. read more

It's a good weekday lunch option. You can get a starter, soup or salad, and a drink (canned soda, Thai iced tea or coffee) along with your choice of meat for your entrée. The lunch special is about $15 per person and served between 11am and 3pm (Mon-Fri). It's a good deal. My husband selected the drunken noodle with pork along with a green salad and bags of gold appetizer. He was given a scale of 1-10 for the spice level. He chose 8, but actually got more of a 4 or 5. He prefers it to be hotter. The sauce was also sweeter than he prefers. We've had that same dish at other restaurants and it was more savory. He also wasn't expecting to get a sweet peanut dressing on his salad. So for him, it was a miss. I had the green curry with chicken along with the same appetizer and a vegetable clear soup. We've had this version of the bags of gold appetizer at another restaurant in Brandon. This one was good but lacked coconut. It was also more compact with less meat inside. It was still good. The soup was very different. I liked it because it had lots of vegetables and included glass noodles instead of rice. The green curry is probably the best one I've had in the area. The eggplant and the rest of the veggies were cooked perfectly. It was extremely spicy, and I didn't even give them a spice level. I'd say it was about a 6 on the scale. It was definitely hotter than my husband's drunken noodles. I was able to tolerate it just because the flavor was so wonderful. I had to mix it with more rice and thankfully I had that sweet Thai tea to help get me through it. I would definitely order the curry again. In fact, I think this restaurant's curry dishes totally shine. It was a win for me. So much so, that I'm looking forward to trying their chicken khao soi (a coconut curry noodle soup) next time. They also have a blue butterfly pea drink (Payaa Drink) and a tricolored mango sticky rice dessert that looks so pretty and colorful. That's what I'll get next time. It's pretty much hidden in the River Springs Town Center on Boyette Road in Riverview. It's next door to the Talking Pint. You won't see it if you're coming from Bell Shoals, but the shopping center is right there on the corner as you cross over Boyette Road/Fishhawk Blvd. Try it if you happen to be in the area. read more

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Lunch service was amazing. Everything our party got was delicious, service was lovely and atmosphere is cute. Lunch menu includes soup or salad, one starter, a soft drink, thai tea or Thai coffee, and an entree. Not sure where they get their gyoza from but it was SO GOOD. Only one gyoza dumpling, or two smaller spring rolls as it's a small portion to start but the gyoza and sauce were perfect. Clear vegetable soup included cabbage and spring onions and was a bit oily but very good. read more

Payaathai Cuisine - Pad Thai lunch - Thai Near Me - Riverview, Florida

We stopped in while traveling from out of town and were looking for something healthy to eat. This Thai restaurant exceeded our expectations! The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, they took the time to help us choose some of the healthier options on the menu, and everything they recommended was spot on. The dumplings were fantastic, perfectly steamed and full of flavor. The curry was very good, with a bit of a spicy kick. The fresh rolls were paired with an excellent dipping sauce. We left feeling satisfied and well taken care of. Highly recommend for both the food and the thoughtful service! read more

Payaathai Is the absolute BEST Thai food restaurant in Riberview, FL hands down first and first and foremost, but it's actually the BEST IN TAMPA and the Bay Area. I have gone to dine in numerous times the service is top tier, beautiful ambience and ALWAYS FRESH and DELICIOUS FOOD. I have had the basil sauce, garlic sauce, mixed veggies all with the rice on the side, pad thai, N3. Drunken Noodle, C3. Panang C3. Panang Curry, curry puffs, spring rolls, and the list goes on. The staff is wonderful and makes you feel so welcomed. I love to dine here and they have my business for LIFE. read more

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Favorite Thai place in the area. Their Panang curry is delicious! Customer service is great and the ambiance is welcoming!

Found this Thai cuisine near Bloomingdale/Fish Hawk area. The food and staff was great. I really did not know what to order. I ask the server for a recommendation and after talking with me about my taste bud she recommended the garlic sauce spice 2. With that recommendation I went with the garlic shrimp and it was delicious. The vegetables in it was cooked perfectly and spice 2 was perfect. The portion size was good. For appetizers we got the curry puff and bags of gold. Both wax good. My favorite was the bags of gold. My sister got the massaman curry chicken and she enjoyed it. I definitely recommend this restaurant. We need more spots like this. read more

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Every time I am in the Tampa area and in town visiting friends and family we ALWAYS come here for dinner. The food is amazing, the service is great, and the restaurant is very clean with really nice chill vibes. The owner (super sweet woman who always checks in on us and says hello while dining) is literally from Thailand, so you KNOW you are getting authentic Thai food and hospitality! If you are looking for delicious food at a reasonable price this place is a great choice! read more

Pros: customer service is warm and efficient, every time we call in, she asks for for phone # and greet by name... it's a really nice customer experience and I love the personal touch. Favorite dishes: amazing papaya salad, fresh and made with Thai chilies not chili powder, well done! Pad Thai, so much flavor and not dry like some of the other local Thai places. Pad see ew- also very good! Payaa platter is yummy, a little bit of everything and comes with 4 sauces! Cons: none really, we love having them in the neighborhood! read more

Service was so good! Had panang curry hot delicious they give you plenty of sauce and spring rolls ! Will be b read more

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Fairly priced Thai food, even during dinner time. My Chicken Pad Thai was $15.95. Bill came to $17 with tax. Not bad at all as some places have become way too expensive for some noodles and chicken. Friendly staff and server. Lots of menu options. They had options for more heat for those who like that. Cool spot. I would go back. read more

The food is hot and fresh, and so delicious! This time in, I had the spare ribs and they were sooo good with the sauce. The wings were crispy, and the sauce was kinda sweet. So tasty! read more

Payaathai Cuisine - Fried chicken wings. - Thai Near Me - Riverview, Florida

Good PadThai shrimp. Thai coffee was enjoyable. The waitress Pui was very considerate and gave good d Menue advice. The chicken satay is the best I and my guest ever enjoyed. read more

The food was delicious and great quality. Highly recommend! Ordered the Crying Tiger, Thai fried rice with Chicken, the Payaa Platter, and the Massaman curry. Great prices and so good!! Best Thai food we've had in Tampa so far. read more

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Phenomenal food with really good service. The lunch special is one of the best in the area, and the food is house made. read more

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We love this place we can't say enough good things. The food is always fresh the service is always fantastic! We love Nan she is great! We got here at least once a week! It is a great place to have lunch or dinner! I highly recommend! read more

Such a nice spot. Very clean and beautiful decor. Food was excellent. Not your typical Thai place, as this place has certain dishes you wouldn't find anywhere else. We had to get the Crying Tiger, which is a beef appetizer as well as some Krab Rangoons because we're basic. Khoa Soi was delicious. Northern Thai noodles in a coconut curry with chicken. The fried egg noodles gave it a perfect balance. read more

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it was relatively new when I went there and I was not impressed at all. That was in April 2023. I hope they have improved. I invited my nephew from St Pete over to this "new Thai place I want to try" and when he said good-bye to me, it was "well, the next time you want to try another mediocre Thai restaurant, call someone else" -- sorry but that's the truth! read more