Thai Paradise never fails to execute a delicious meal! They are even helpful over the phone when I want recommendations on a new dish. Their ingredients are extremely fresh across the board. All of the employees are friendly and accommodating especially during these difficult times. They have been my Friday treat almost ever week over these last quarantine months and I'm pleased every time. read more

Love this place. Quick take out. Reasonable prices. Himmapan chicken spice level 3 is delicious. We also like the curries.

This is the place to go in Athens for good Thai or Chinese food for a great price. Take it to go or eat in, the staff is always polite and the food comes out quickly. I've had both the lo mein and the pad Thai and I highly recommend both. You can pick your spice level on any dish, which is a huge plus. I've also had the crab Rangoon and would recommend. Parking has never been an issue any time I've eaten here either. Overall, if you're craving Asian cuisine in Athens, this is the place to go. read more

This place is fantastic. My colleague and I came here for an event so we decided to see what there is around. We came here during lunch the first day and Kiersten was our server. She is absolutely fantastic! The food is amazing and the prices are amazing! Coming from PA, I actually like this Thai place better than Thai restaurants in Philadelphia. We are obsessed with the Drunken Noodles (we got it with shrimp) and the Spicy Eggplant. The service is wonderful and fast. We came here again for dinner and Nick was our server. He was very accommodating and suggested the Garlic Fried Calamari which was amazing. The following day we can back and had Kiersten again. This is now a bittersweet goodbye, absolutely love this place! read more

Some of the best thai food ever! It is better than the thai paradise in Pickerington. Delicious food and an awesome store manager!

First of all, the food was very good but the service was less than mediocre. The service was actually.. bad. Butong, our waitress was not very friendly nor did she give us prompt service even though the restaurant was not very busy. We were there for over 2 hours and that does not make sense for lunch. We had to flag another waitress down to order and refill drinks. We ordered curry and the rice portion was VERY stingy and small. Butong told us that we could not have more rice unless we ate it there which does not make sense after paying $13 for the meal and our leftovers is basically very expensive curry soup. We were charged an automatic 18% gratuity including 3 of our to go orders. I have no problem leaving a good tip... when the service is good. She deserved 10%....if that. I would have rated this place much better if the service did not suck. Hopefully next time we will get a different waitress. read more

SOOOO much better than my first review!!! The food is amazing....staff is well trained....easily get a table too! I LOVE the pad thai!!!!!! Happy this place is in Athens!!! read more

God I hate doing this... Last couple times, not good. Ordered Togo and they forgot a dish. When called about it acted mad. I had to drive back across town to get it. Last time I ate in I ordered pad prik king with chicken. The veggies were good but the chicken was BAD. Like rancid, warmed over several times BAD. I got ill. I'll still try them once more. So bummed. I really liked this place! read more

I dug it here..some excellent peanut sauce that paired super well w their spring rolls. I had the green curry i want to say, but am not entirely sure it was some months ago but it was goood:) friendly staff good portions, bring your appetite read more

I came to Thai Paradise on a night when they were not packed and sat and waiting to be seated. After about 20 minutes of waiting I finally was offered service. I only ordered a drink since they took so long to be seated and not having enough time in my schedule to enjoy a meal. read more

This is my favorite place in town for Chinese food ! I've gotten the crab Rangoon, egg rolls, vegetable lo mean, island chicken, and general tsos chicken and I loved them all ! I highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

This place has improved 10 fold since opening! The service is good now and the food is delicious! All of the portions are big enough to share, or to take home and have later! So happy to see that they got it together! read more

Thai Paradise - Spicy chicken! - Thai Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Stopped through Athens to stretch out legs after a long drive back to CBus from HHI. Found this little gem and decided to try it out for dinner. My husband and I both got the chicken pad see you and we were absolutely blown away with how delicious it was! I consider myself a pad see ew(you) connoisseur and this was some of the most delicious I've ever had. We will definitely be back whenever we come through. read more

So glad to have this restaurant in Athens!! First time visit on a Monday night at 8 p.m.. No one in front of us and several open seats we waited 30 minutes to sit. I ordered Thai Black Pepper Beef and the beef was seriously undercooked when it came to the table. Sent it back to cook longer and then it was perfect. Pretty good cuts of meat but the portion of the dish was pretty small overall. The thai tea was pretty ok and the fresh rice paper wrapped garden roll I had as an appetizer was huge and delicious. My husband had the tofu pad thai and said it was wonderful; huge portion; looked delish!I believe that this restaurant will find it's footing. When it does it will be a WONDERFUL restaurant. Decor is lovely and prices are decent. I am a fan despite a few pieces of constructive criticism :) read more

Really enjoy this restaurant! Food is consistently good. Our favorite is the drunken noodle, which is the only spicy noodle dish. Lots of veggies and sweet/spicy flavor. Tonight we had the Panag curry for the first time. The flavor was good, but the curry was kind of thin. We have tried many other dishes and always been pleased for the most part. I am not sure what those who frequently eat Thai food would think but, for Athens, this is a good go-to restaurant. read more

This place has gave us the worst service; when we asking for 2 pair of chopsticks, the short hair Asian waitress gave me and my wife 2 pair of used chopsticks (with oils and noodles on them) from her tray. After we pointed that out and asking for another pair, she didn't even apologize, and at the end she didn't even give us fortune cooke, but give them to everyone else. So, we will never go here again and stay away from this racist place read more

The manager deleted her reply after I posted the update. Just so you know making lies to fool other Yelp users is not a good way. New update: it's good to know that you do care about the customers feeling. However, finding excuses is NOT the way to solve any problem. The waiter who signed us in is my girlfriend's classmate, clearly everyone knew at first we only have two people, and I told the manager several times, too. I don't know how you come up with four people!! BTW, among the three small tables, they can fit 2 or four people with no problems at all. If you want to apologize, please sincerely apologize without finding any excuses. Besides, I do appreciate the hard working waiters and waitresses. They obviously can not help me at that time, since Felicia is the manager! Original post: Sometimes, the most important thing for a restaurant is not the food, is the service. I have never met a restaurant manager, I say 'manager', who is so rude and makes no sense at all as Felicia!!! My girl friend and I waited for lunch for like 30 mins, and there are three small table available. I asked the manager why we cannot be seated. The manager said, we "HAVE TO" be seated after a big group (8 people) in front of us, even though there are already THREE small tables available for like 15 mins that we two people can fit in!!! I am not trying to break the line order, but as a restaurant manager, it makes no sense to let the customers to wait another 15 mins with 3 tables available already. Hey, the owner of Thai paradise, this is how your manager Felicia manage business. I didn't feel like in paradise, it's like in h..., just because of Felicia. My commencement day was simply ruined. Well done! read more

Ate there on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Food is AMAZING hands down absolutely crafted with the best hands in Athens! I only give it a 4 star though because the service could be better. We had to ask for silverware and refills but don't let that stop you from having an amazing dining experience read more

Food is always excellent. But it's usually a toss up as to what kind of service you will receive. Even when your table is the only one currently occupied in the building. read more

After living in Texas where basically every restaurant is good, the food here in Athens has been a huge disappointment. Especially since people have said the Asian food here is great... Let me tell you, it's not. This place is far and away the best Asian food in town. The curry pad Thai is amaze balls and the atmosphere is nice, not dingy. Only complaints are parking is a bitch (like four spots) plus street parking, and if they tell you it's going to be a 15-20 min wait for your to-go order, expect a 25-30 min wait. Thumbs up doe read more

Bad experience on OU Mom's Weekend. We were told there would be a 30 minute wait which was no problem. After 80 minutes, and after we saw several people seated ahead of us, that had come in after us, we started asking guests what time they checked in. When we found out that several guests had checked in after us, we asked at the counter and got a rude response. I wish I could say we tried the food, but we didn't have a chance. We were so hungry we went down the street! read more

I stopped by Thai Paradise for dinner and it was one of the best Thai restaurants I've been to. The building was nicely renovated and the staff were all very attentive and accommodating. The prices are comparable to any other sit down restaurant and the food was outstanding. Everything from the rice to the vegetables tasted very fresh. If you're not a big fan of Thai food they also offer a selection of Chinese food. Thai Paradise exceeded my expectations and I will definitely be back. read more

I like dining here a lot. It is one of my favorite restaurants in town. I missed it a lot when it had to keep closed for a while. But I have to say that they can be very very slow when there are many people​ dining.​ I've there twice when it was almost full; I waited for​ my lunch (one dish) for 40 minutes and waited for my takeout (one dish) for half an hour. read more

My husband and I went here for dinner and were pleasantly surprised. The service was great and so was the food! The restaurant has an outdoor seating area but we sat inside, as it was slightly chilly. I ordered the pad thai and I would definitely get it again! A bit on the expensive side, as the total was about $28 for two dinners and hot tea. All in all, we will be returning here in the future. read more

We were pleasantly surprised by this place. The interior was very quaint and clean. The main dishes were amazing. I had the pad Thai which was probably the best I've had in a while. Great flavor and huge portions. Someone had the general Taos chicken which he loved and a pepper garlic chicken which had great flavor too. Definitely lots of pepper. read more

I'm honestly not sure why everyone doesn't give Thai Paradise a 5 star rating. I may be biased, because Thai food is my absolute favorite cuisine, but this is my favorite restaurant in all of Athens. Every time I have visited, I have absolutely adored what I've been served. The interior is well decorated, the wait staff have all been friendly, and there's even some outdoor seating for the warmer days. Make sure to try the Thai iced tea- I don't even typically like tea, but it's delicious- it has a warm spice flavor and is quite sweet. The best dish (in my humble opinion) is the Island Chicken- I've never had anything like it elsewhere. One of my favorite parts of Thai cuisine is the use of coconut, and you can definitely taste it as it balances with the savory chicken and vegetables perfectly. If you don't like Thai, they have plenty of classic Chinese options as well, although I've never tried any of those. read more

Great service and wonderful food. The waitress suggested the next time we request family style and order several dishes to try. Can't wait to go back! read more

This restaurant was recommended by locals. The calamari was outstanding​. Very flavorful and not chewy. The pad Thai was delicious. The lettuce wraps were not anything special. Served the filling in one large lettuce leaf each and no sauce. Hard to eat. We ordered a peanut​ sauce alongside. Just o k. Quiet atmosphere and very pleasant waitress. read more

Thai Paradise is a great restaurant. The service and decor were both wonderful. I ate lunch there this past Sunday and I was not disappointed. We had the mini egg rolls as an appetizer and they were great. I really liked the sweet and sour sauce because it was not too syrupy, as many are. A friend and I split two of the entrees: the green curry with tofu and the Ginger Perfect. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. The Thai Tea is also very delicious and refreshing! We will definitely be coming back and I look forward to trying more menu items! read more

Love this place. I usually get carry-out and it's quite good, and they're not afraid to spice it up if you ask.

Thai Paradise is hands down the greatest Thai restaurant to which I have ever been. I fancy myself a global citizen and being a transplant to the area, I am happy to say that TP is universally delicious and worth visiting Athens for alone. The staff is always friendly, accommodating, and attentive. The ambiance is always relaxing and welcoming. The meat is the tastiest, the veggies are the freshest. I have gone up and down the menu and not only have I been excited to expand my pallet, I have never been disappointed. Either takeout or dining in, TP is the best possible version of Thai out there. You will not regret coming here! read more

Well, after coming here 3 times I have to update my review. Unfortunately the service at this restaurant is really lacking. A 30 minute wait for a table turned into a 1.5 hours wait (although 2 tables were vacant). The soup size has already shrunk and is very watered down. Hopefully things improve and don't continue downhill! read more

A bit pricier than other options in town, but the restaurant has a nice ambiance for dining and the takeout is usually pretty good. In my experience, their Chinese menu is not my favorite, I have enjoyed their Thai dishes the most. They also have a full bar, which is a huge plus in my book. read more

Mediocre at best. I've had a lot of great Thai food and this place doesn't even come close. The sauces are all too sweet or the wrong flavor all together. The fresh rolls have celery in them and bagged lettuce. No tofu or shrimp. The Tom Yum Gai doesn't have any of the traditional ingredients. If you are looking for Thai this isn't the place. read more

I've become a frequent diner at this restaurant and recommend it for its consistently good food, service, and prices. The alcoholic beverage offerings are pretty good, too, especially the sake. The drunken noodles, spicy eggplant, and island chicken are all incredibly tasty choices on the Thai menu. I cannot speak for the Chinese menu. Also, I would not recommend their paad thai. Otherwise, eat here and keep them in business. Our town needed a Thai restaurant! read more

I've been here three times and tried the red, green and yellow curries. The red is by far my favorite (great if you like spicy food), I get mine with 5 level spiciness. The red curry comes with green & red bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and a little spinach (or are they bay leaves?). Anyhow, super delicious. The yellow tastes a bit heartier with carrots and potatoes, and the green is very...green. String beans and the like. The lunch portions are absolutely perfect, and you can also choose between soup and salad. For dinner, there's no additional soup or salad, but the portions are huge...definitely enough for leftovers. My curry also reheated very well when I ate the leftovers the next day. I like the salad, it comes with a nice, tangy dressing. Spring roll is huge and also very delicious! I'm very satisfied with the food here. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the service is a little off. The first time I came, I was sitting for 10 minutes before I had to call the waiter to ask if someone would come take our order. They were very nice, and the food was served quickly, but perhaps because they're new, their staff isn't quite organized yet. In the middle of our meal, a waiter (not ours) came by and put a bill on our table with a credit card sticking out (obviously another customers). When I paid, they didn't bring my card back for about 20 minutes...didn't really mind because I was in conversation, but I'd normally like to have my card back immediately. Granted, they're new, so still trying to get their stuff together. I'll keep going back for the curry. read more

Great little spot in Athens!!! We had carry out and I couldn't believe how packed the place was on a week night!! Will definitely check it out again when I'm in town. read more

I remember this place when it was "Hopsing's" in the 1970's. A no frills Chinese restaurant. They moved the front door off the street, created a patio and put a small bar inside. All nicely done. My wife and I tried the Chinese portion of the menu. Both meals were good. I'd go back. It seems to be popular with the locals. Not so much college students, but more professionals. Just an update. I've been back a few more times since my initial visit. The food is good. My only concern is that sometimes some of the dishes come out of the kitchen lukewarm. I'm not sure if it's a kitchen problem or a server problem, but it is a problem. Nevertheless, a very good Athens restaurant. read more

Honestly, my favorite restaurant in Athens because it's incredibly tasty and priced so well. I've never had a meal/appie/drink/experience that I didn't love. read more

Best Thai food I've ever had, honestly. Great service, gorgeous food and nice prices! What more could you ask for? read more

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