Thai Chaiyo Tustin, is located in a small plaza off 17th street near the 55 freeway. I attended a recent event here and loved my food, so I decided to bring some people from my family to give them a try. Just like my prior visit, service was very friendly. We were seated right away. The space is narrow and only has several tables for dine-in. I think that there are probably more people who order for pickup because a lot came in to grab their food during our entire visit. It seems they have a good amount of regulars too. Almost like the Cheers bar in MA where everybody knows your name. Kinda nice actually. What we ordered: 1) pad see ew with crispy pork - 5/5. The kids loved this so much we needed up having to order two. 2) garlic salmon - 4/5. Served over a bed of veggies. This one was à la cart so we had to order a side of rice. It's enough for one person. This was covered with garlicky goodness. My son was wanting more. 3) Panang curry - 5/5. Not pictured here. One of our guests started to devour that dish before I could even take a photo. Sadly, they weren't familiar with me wanting to take a picture. The kids were like "oh no. We don't touch our food before the little photoshoot" LOL. Overall, we really enjoyed our food. I'm not in the area frequently, but if I was around and wanted Thai, I would definitely come back for more. Service was great and staff were attentive and friendly. What more could you ask for? read more

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The food was "okay" it wasn't bad but I have been spoiled by my Thai girlfriend and her family for years! I know good Thai food. This place is decent but $50 for two entrees with watered down coconut curry milk? No, not worth it. I will try again. Perhaps Larb or Pad Thai... read more

It's not the same before, & the food was not the same either. When I entered the restaurant, my first question was"Are you a new owner?", & the young lady said no. I wish she had told the truth & asked us to give her food a try. We ordered the tom kha & fried rice seafood. There was a light flour on the shrimp & mussels for both soup & fried rice. It seems to me it's Chinese, not Thai food. Tom kha was so sweet that we could not finish it. The service was good & the place looked the same before. However, the food was not as good as before. read more

Tom yum is sparse with toppings(?) but soup base was soooo good. Crab fried rice was a bit too sweet for me and crab claw meat was bland but my brother likes it a lot so I guess it's a personal preference. Service was good! Granted we were the only party there (came right when the opened lol). Mom and pop vibes. I think it's a solid Thai place for cravings. read more

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came around 4 PM on a weekday and was seated right away with no wait. The restaurant has such a cozy, homey feel and the decor is super cute. It honestly feels very family owned and welcoming. There was an adorable grandma serving the food, which made the whole experience even more charming. We started with the chicken satay. The chicken itself was slightly on the drier side, but the peanut sauce totally made up for it. For mains, we ordered the pad see ew with beef. The noodle texture was excellent: soft with just the right amount of chew, and the seasoning was well balanced. I liked that they used Chinese broccoli, which gave it a nice slight bitterness to contrast the savory sauce. The egg was placed more in the center instead of being fully mixed throughout, which was a little different but still tasted great. We also tried the Bangkok drink and Thai tea. I appreciated that they asked how sweet we wanted the drinks, it's always nice when places let you customize the sweetness level. read more

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Great service. Small place. A few tables inside. Clean. I really enjoyed the basil and chili sauce. It was very flavorful. I soaked it all up with the rice. The only thing I was disappointed in was the protein to veggie ratio. read more

Thai Chaiyo Tustin - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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Neat little Thai restaurant close to the 55 freeway. Free Thai tea with yelp check in which is always a nice way to make feel someone special. Bon Appetit read more

Consistent service and food quality. It's a little hole in the wall which makes it even better! Love the Tom kha soup and the drunken noodles were delicious!! read more

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Jenny made our experience amazing from start to finish! The service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and every single dish we ordered was absolutely delicious. You can really tell they care about the quality of the food and customer experience here. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Definitely one of the top Thai places we've had in a long time. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend asking for Jenny if you visit! read more

Got the Pad See Ew with tofu, my go-to at thai places and it was super tasty! I verified with the server that it had no fish sauce, egg okay. I'm used to non-veggie places slacking off on flavoring their vegetarian options (Manaao Thai I'm looking at you) but even the tofu here was pretty well seasoned. No line, food came super quick, and service was super friendly! What more to ask for! read more

Thai Chaiyo Tustin - Pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

The pad Thai was one of the best in the area, the panang curry was great, and the pork spare rib with rice was awesome and a bit overly salty. Great ambience and service. read more

Tried the Pad See Ew with Beef and the Full-sized BBQ Chicken with a side of rice -- all for around $41. The Pad See Ew was delicious, you can never go wrong with getting that. The BBQ chicken was good too; it had a tangy flavor and the sauces it came with are a nice addition. The service was fine. However, I'd avoid ordering on their website since their software was a little weird -- our order didn't process on the website, so we had to call and they had to manually accept it (they were confused about it too). As we were about to pick up the food, they called us to say they didn't have mangos for the Mango Sticky Rice we originally ordered, so they cancelled it and refunded us for that item with cash when we arrived. Lastly, we picked up our food on a Thursday afternoon. It wasn't busy at all, all the tables were free and there was no line. The inside was cutely decorated too. Parking was also ok! read more

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My review is long overdue. I came to place a takeout order a while back one late afternoon. I think it's ran by a couple and they were super sweet. The lady took my order and then I paid and waited at the restaurant. I really like how they decorated the place. If I dine in, I would love to sit at one of the two tables right next to the glass wall, so you can look outside. It has an outdoor indoor courtyard feel. I order drunken noodles, spicy beef salad, chicken satay, and mango sticky. rice (because of the blue/purple sticky rice). Food was really good and I was so happy and satisfied. Highly recommend! read more

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Great service delicious food, been coming here over 8 years. Family run business and excellent service and tentative staff. Cute ambiance and 100/10 food quality and taste. Also great value. read more

Thai Chaiyo Tustin - Inside dining - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

We got 1. Crab fried rice claw meat: 9/10 my favorite dish of the meal! Very flavorful and it leans very slightly sweet. 2. Pad Thai w beef (8/10) good flavor but the noodles were just a little too wet 3. Pad kee mao: (5/10) this was kind of a miss for us. Flavor did not taste any like regular drunken noodles. You can already tell by the color. 4. Panang curry (9/10) another hit for the table 5. Thai tea was HUGE read more

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This was our favorite local Thai spot when we lived in the area and for good reason! Their food is always on point. Anything we've gotten from here has been good and the service is always so friendly and on point. The inside is small and intimate, perfect for a little date night. Some of our favorites were the Pad Thai, the egg rolls, lo mein noodles with veggies and beef, and the sweet and sour chicken. They would sometimes have a deal for a free tea and it was delish! Would definitely come back here if I was in the area! read more

We got delivery the other night and tried- Spicy fried rice (veg) Eggplant tofu Chaiyo chicken Thai iced tea Everything tasted great! The spice level was perfect and good quantity, I'd love to dine in next time! read more

I was craving Thai food, so I ordered delivery from Thai Chaiyo. I ordered the yellow curry with chicken, pad Thai with beef, and tom kha with shrimp. The curry was definitely my favorite!! So yummy, flavorful, and a little spicy. I think my least favorite was the pad Thai, but it was still good. The three dishes were about $70. I would love to visit the restaurant in-person next time and try their other dishes. Thank you! read more

Thai Chaiyo Tustin - Yellow Turmeric and Potato Curry, Coconut Milk and Mushroom Tom Kha, Pad Thai Medium Rice Noodles - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

Yesterday evening, I went to this Thai eatery for the first time. I have been frequenting the dentist and other restaurant venues since the pandemic. The waitress hardly spoke English but she was nice! I ordered Leo, an imported Thai pale lager Beer - light, crisp, with a touch of sweetness. I was given a cold bottle with a beer mug! You can also order assorted wines and American beers along with other popular Thai imported beers like Singha and Chang. I shared the Beef salad with my friend. It had a great taste and can be ordered with your ideal spice level. The beef was well seasoned but medium rare and tepid to my palate. I would have prefered it well done and served hot on top of a side order of steamed rice along with the salad on the same plate etc. The restaurant patrons, who sat next to us, ordered the Garden Fresh Rolls - 6 rolls which contains fresh greens, tempeh soybean cake, mint, cilantro, cucumber, carrot, basil, vermicelli rice noodle with a mustard dip on the side. read more

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Friday night dinner cravings brought us into Thai Chaiyo, parking was easy to find, and there was not a wait at 6 pm. Tables filled up quickly as soon as we sat down. Small and humble space with sticky menus a and a waiter that didn't seem to know when or how to cut in to take our order, drink refills, or basic check-ins. Service and atmosphere were left lukewarm, just like my water. Coconut Shrimp ($10.50) - Avoid at all costs. The star for specialty means nothing. As soon as the appetizer was placed, I thought, "Wow, generous serving." Only to be left underwhelmed. All you taste is coconut, the small side of sweet and sour sauce for dipping does nothing to accompany the screaming coconut flakes. Shrimp, where? All batter. Not to mention the color of the fry on this. Pad See Ew ($13.95) - With chicken. Delicious. Really good, tasted like every other pad See ew I've ever had which is great. Yellow Curry ($13.50) - With Beef, please don't order beef. It was chewy and hard, pieces were oblong and non consistent. Curry tasted good though. Overall, it was an underwhelming dining experience, had a Thai craving and this place but a bandaid over it, but I won't be coming back. read more

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This place is small but the food is very good. I will definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a nice Thai food on a quiet weekend! The service was ok as well. read more

Thai Chaiyo Tustin - Pad Kee Mo Spicy Red Chili and Large Rice Noodles "Pad Kee Mow" - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

Craving Thai food? Look no further if you are in the Tustin area. Anytime I'm in town i come here! Servers are nice, food is amazing and it's a quaint quiet little spot with about 5-6 tables. You can't go wrong read more

I found Thai Chaiyo on Yelps list of places that are helping the fire victims. I wanted to try someplace i haven't been to. I had the BBQ rib lunch special with rice, salad, and two egg rolls. The food was delicious. I left with a happy tummy. Everyone here is really nice. Service was great. I recommend. read more

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Came in with friends to catch up on life and ordered the papaya salad, fish cake, pad see ewe, and BBQ chicken. The portions are a good size. My favorite was the BBQ chicken which actually tastes like a baked chicken with a BBQ sauce that leans heavy on fish sauce. I love fish sauce. I would just come back for the BBQ chicken as it was very delicious. Fast service. Good parking. Casual. read more

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Cute little spot! Went on a Thursday afternoon and there was nobody so no wait! Once we ordered, the food also came out super quick. We got the beef salad and the pad see ew with chicken. The beef salad was a perfect tangy flavor balance with a zesty sour dressing and tender beef. Unfortunately I was not a fan of the pad see ew, which is one of my favorite Thai dishes. The black bean sauce is too sweet and i couldn't enjoy this dish in large portions because of it, it was just too overwhelmingly sweet for a traditionally savory meal. read more

Thai Chaiyo Tustin - Beef Salad - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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What an amazing experience at Thai Chaiyo! We had the Pad Kee Mao with shrimp and the yellow curry with chicken--both were absolutely delicious and full of authentic Thai flavor. Our waitress, Jenny, had such great energy and made us feel right at home. The owner, who loves Harleys, even came out and took a picture with our motorcycle, which made the visit extra special. From the food to the hospitality, everything felt warm and genuine--like being welcomed into someone's home. Truly authentic Thai food and a wonderful experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

Thai Chaiyo Tustin - Pad Kee Mow - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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We went Sunday around 3 PM. We were a family of 10. We ordered 3 noodle dishes, 2 rice, 2 Curries dishes, a large soup, some apps, desserts and everything was good! My issue was with the soft drinks. We ordered 3 drinks and what I don't seem to understand is they charged us for a can of soda at $2.5/ each. Pricing is not the issue but they charged us for the entire can but instead of just giving us the can they poured half the can in glass and then put the remainder can back in the fridge. Upon asking why we didn't receive the full can they said if you want a refill we don't charge you and just put the remainder of your can back into your glass. Had I not asked they would have shorted me half the can of soda. Why wouldn't you just give us our can of soda and let us finish it on our own pace. Had we not asked we would have just received the half can! Once I asked, I even said why don't you just give us our can of soda, the lady said no we only give you the remaining soda if you ask for a refill! I don't think that's a good practice and a bit misleading if you ask me. Food and space were good but this soda thing was a concern for me! Would have gave 5 stars but again this is Just not right! read more

I just want to say thank you so much for remaking my food. The food this time was fresh and delicious. I the chicken and vegetables tasted great this time. Everything was delicious like it always is when we ordered before. I appreciate the customer service and making things right when the food quality is not up to standards. We will definitely be back for more. Again thank you for correcting the problem. read more

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The best Thai foods in Tustin. I usually ordered togo but today I dined in & the portions are massive. Love the ppl here too. Very homey & friendly. read more

Thai Chaiyo Tustin - Beef salad & papaya salad - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

Our movie production team had an incredible experience with Thai Chaiyo during our three-day shoot at a studio in Anaheim, and I can't recommend them enough! They catered delicious Thai cuisine for our 40 crew members, and each day brought a new and exciting dish to the table. Despite having Thai food for three consecutive days, everyone, regardless of their cultural backgrounds, absolutely loved it and never grew tired of the amazing flavors. Thai Chaiyo truly kept "The Thai Interpreter Movie" crew happy and energized through fantastic, authentic dishes. Their Pad Thai was a standout favorite--simply the best we've ever had! Thank you for your outstanding service and mouthwatering food. You made our production days smoother and more enjoyable. We'll definitely be back for more! read more

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Reasons why I love choosing Thai Chaiyo : (1) They offer free food delivery - if you're within their zone 1 or zone 2 AND with a minimum of $25 spend. (2) The pricing is very reasonable especially the lunch specials starting @ $11.50. I appreciate the fact that if you choose beef that they do not charge extra. Some Thai places do! (3) Food is here genuinely really good! Pretty much all the items I have ordered for my family and I have been delicious. Very fresh and savory. My parents favs (and mine as well) is the signature Tom Yum Rice Noodle Soup - a classic Thai-style hot and sour soup. Complex, yet comforting for it is bursting with citrusy, spicy, savory and sweet flavors! We also love getting the Garlic & Black Pepper Sauce with Beef and The Bun's fav is the BBQ Chicken. I am a huge curry fan and my favs here are: Massaman, Panang and Green curry. I truly appreciate they do not skimp out on the protein. As for appetizers - we love getting the Thai Rice Cake Chive, The Beef Jerky and the Chicken Wings were surprisingly scrumptious. Just wish for The Beef Jerky - portion was kinda small, perhaps more veggies to accompany it would be nice. I've never dined in before but I've done pick-up for take-out and as well as delivery. Although the interior is small with several tables to sit at, you can feel the hominess and comfortability. The staff are pleasant and friendly. I will definitely be back to try more of their items~ Gotta support the small mom & pop businesses! read more

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This is my go to casual Thai spot in OC. I love supporting local mom and pop shops, and this one doesn't disappoint. It seems like this place is family owned. & the food is authentic as I always hear the ladies conversing in Thai in the front of the restaurant. Anyway, The service is pretty good, and the food comes out pretty quickly. My favourites are the duck curry (it's, rich flavourful, and perfectly balanced), the Chicken pad Thai (can't go wrong), And the ginger mushrooms. I haven't tried any of their other offerings as the three I stated above have been consistently excellent. Highly recommend if you're craving authentic Thai food and happen to be in the area. read more

We really love Thai Chaiyo and have been several times! The service is great and they are really friendly to our kids as well. The place is just the right size. A lot of take out orders which makes the place nice and open and we never need to wait to get seated. We really like the ambiance. read more

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Ordered online through my corporate lunch catering vendor called Foodja, and they packed the lunch up so nicely for me. I requested extra spicy, and they did oblige with extra Thai pepper flakes! I love how soft and chewy these rice noodles were, it could've been a little spicier, but I understand they didn't wanna overdo it just in case. I would definitely make a visit in person if I'm ever in the area! read more

Thai Chaiyo Tustin - Spicy Red Chili and Large Rice Noodles "Pad Kee Mow" - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

Food was great. Got the pork shumai, double stir fried noodle with beef (+$2 usually comes with chicken beef is extra), and my husband got the yellow curry with crispy pork (+$4 extra) Crispy pork was delicious. The beef was not as good, would not recommend. Felt a little tough/chewy. Service was good. Place was super cozy. read more

Delicious food, excellent service, and we had a great time sharing our Small Businesses stories. A great place to hold events because you feel at home with the warmth and kindness of its owners and staff! read more

Thai Chaiyo Tustin - Goldman Sachs 10KSB event hosted by Chien, his great staff, with yummy yummy food! - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

I came here to try a new spot and celebrate a friends birthday. I didn't get any pictures because it look so good and we devoured it lol. My friend had a yummy pad Thai dish (so good) and I had a curry dish. Again both were wonderful. It's a tiny spot and nice for a girls date..or lunch or dinner. Service was great and can't wait to go back. read more

The yellow curry. The tom kha here is my favorite of all Thai restaurants. The drunken noodles. My sister and I go here often. Once a week for about 8 weeks straight after we discovered it. My sister is allergic to mango so the owner suggested the mango stock rice with jack fruit. Very tasty suggestion! Love this place. Will be back soon. read more

We love Jenny and her team at Thai Chaiyo! It's our go-to for take out, living so close. I always feel extra care is put into the food, and I appreciate how they interact with their customers (not just the "regulars"). Most recently we had panang curry, ped see ew, and satay. All outstanding, and very consistent with what we've come to expect there. There are also some unique menu items we look forward to trying, based on the recommendations of other customers, like their Chaiyo Chicken and spicy catfish. read more

Really solid Thai food. We tried out the usual noodles like pad Thai, pad see ew and crab fried rice. All of them done well. If you forced me to rank them, I would put this place above all the ones in orange (and there are a lot of Thai places in orange). Service was great and the ambience is more homey and intimate. If you want better go to manaao. read more