Thaily's has made it onto several food lists, including the New York Time's top 50 eats across the country back in 2022. The AZ Republic and Phoenix Times have both raved about this place, so this was on my list of places to try out. NYT article here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/dining/best-restaurants-list-america.html Phoenix Times article here: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/guide/best-phoenix-restaurants/thailys-18064281 I stopped in here on a weekend afternoon after spin class and this place definitely hit the spot. It's in a part of town where it can feel a little scary as there are drunkards hanging around the liquor store right across the street catcalling at women, but if you mean business when it comes to food, just tell them to bugger off. The place is fairly nondescript and has bars on their door and a tattered sign hanging from the outside, but do not judge a book by its cover. The food was absolutely the best. The owner, I guess is Lee, is a tall Iraqi man and was polite and helpful with helping me to choose dishes. I ordered the Cambodian papaya salad and the lemongrass chicken. Both were fantastic. The papaya salad was super flavorful. It was a tad bit salty, but I appreciated that in the summer, and I had already been sweating quite a lot. Papaya salad comes with a side of rice. Rice was nice and fragrant and just a tad bit sticky. The lemongrass chicken was a smaller portion as you get only one piece of meat, but it was very very tasty and you can definitely taste the lemongrass in every bite and the chicken was moist and cooked to perfection. Rice again was good, and there is also a side of pickled radish/carrots. There is an area to eat and I did eat some of my food in here and it's more like a fast casual spot. Place was clean and homey. Overall, I would say the food is excellent, and I will definitely be back again to try all the different dishes! read more

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Cambodian Arabic food!? What? So it turns out it's run by a couple and one is Cambodian and one Arabic. And this marriage brings us this delicious marriage of flavors at Thaily's! They run the place together and were so nice - and great chefs! The parking lot is small as is the restaurant, so car pool if possible! When you arrive, you'll see menus along the counter with what isn't available marked off - and they explain this. We had the shrimp and pork belly salad, beef lemongrass skewers, and a chicken naan wrap. The salad was very fresh and some of the vermicelli was purple, which was fun. The lemongrass beef skewers were so good! And they come with orange and white rice and some pickled veggies. The orange rice has ghee and garlic and another seasoning and is so good! The chicken naan sandwich is also really good. The naan is delicious, though I'd call it more an Arabic flatbread. We loved everything so much, we got more to take home! We got more of the lemongrass beef, and also beef laab salad. This was really good! Though it's a warm salad here which was different than I've had before. It was still good cold later that night after being in the fridge! Definitely will be back! read more

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Not all things available on any given day. They mix it up. Some items are special occasions. We had the lemongrass beef spring rolls, chicken curry, chicken laab, and lemongrass beef laab. Most of their spice scale is from 3-5. There are very few items that are one or two. It was good, but the heat builds. Unique flavors, very different from the ordinary. The couple were very friendly. They make everything fresh, including their Thai tea. I would like to try some other options. Looking forward to trying them. read more

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I've driven my this place so many times and didn't realize it was here. Their parking is a bit tight, so be forewarned if you're a bad parker, you might want to have someone drive in with you. Ha! It looks a little sketch on the outside and where they are located, but inside was very comfortable. Got the curry dish, their most popular, and it was decent. Good flavors and nicely seasoned dark chicken thigh that was moist. Their spring rolls were okay, and unfortunately, nothing special. The surf and turf were also okay, nothing super special and slightly short on the proteins. Perhaps an extra skewer might be worth the price point. There wasn't too much service provided, but the gentleman was really nice and prompt to bring us a pitcher of water and some drinking cups. The spam masubi was the best part! Their rice had extra spices and grains of some sort, but it certainly added to the texture. Would definitely come back for the spam masibi! read more

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If u're looking for deliciously exotic dishes with loads of flavor, u found it here!!! I can't express the intense joy spreading all over me when I bit into the meat prepared in lemongrass! I just wished the plate had 1000x more meat on it than what was in front of me, but as I reeled myself back to reality, I was just over the moon that I got the chance to try this amazing dish! Everything was delicious here! The spam musubi was phenomenal, and the curry dish was also highly enjoyable! Service was excellent and u feel like u're family here, as the space is very tiny and intimate. If u're not from around the area, don't be freaked out when u get close to the restaurant. The restaurant is not located in what u would call, a "nice" or "friendly" neighborhood at first glance. And sure, u COULD get shot :-P but that didn't stop me! I'd risk it all for the taste of paradise!! Sooooooo good!!! read more

Thaily's - Lemon grass over rice platter! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I can't think of a more dynamic duo than Thai and Lee, owners of Thaily's. They are like the Shaq and Kobe of the culinary world, each bringing their unique and creative skill set into the kitchen. Thai is Cambodian. Lee is Iraqi. Creativity bounces off the walls in their small but quaint restaurant consisting of about 5 small tables. The menu, posted on the counter incorporates fused dishes incorporating idiosynchracies of both cuisines. Thai and Lee told us their story and how their imperfect home cooking became measured and mastered at their restaurant. It's no surprise they were recognized as a Top New Restaurant by the New York Times. Their recent recognition gathered my attention, and I have to say, it was worth the 45 minute drive. I ordered the spicy tofu pasta. 4/5 on the spice scale but I was itching for more after each bite, despite my nose running like a waterfall because it was so spicy. Everyone at our table of 4 genuinely loved their dish. The location appears under the radar, but I think it will be scorching hot and trendy real soon read more

Thaily's - Spicy tofu pasta - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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#ThankYouThursday update: Thaily's is absolutely my favorite neighborhood spot and at this point I drop by almost weekly. I've sampled the entire menu but I always go back to my regular Spicy Double Chicken Platter. Lee and Thai know me by my voice at this point when I call in my order. The other day I ordered some chicken curry and spicy chicken thigh for my sister and I, and they threw in an extra side of curry for me! So thank you Thaily's for the consistently amazing food and friendliness! read more

Thaily's - Double chicken curry plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Excellent Food Excellent Service!!They offer delicious Arabic Khmer flavor foods that makes you continue to come over and over to eat even when your not hungry ITS THAT GOOD!! read more

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My wife found this place and so glad to have gone here! I actually drive by this place on the way to work and never noticed it - it can be easy to miss. Anyway, the food is great and the selections are quite unique as they have Cambodian cuisine and Middle Eastern cuisine like Gyros. I got the spicy double chicken; the seasoning on the chicken was amazing and the curry was really flavorful (although the spice level was a little on the weaker side for me but for most people I would say it is a good amount of spice) Highly recommend if you are wanting something a little different. This place is a gem in Chandler! read more

Thaily's - Spicy Curry Double Chicken Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Do not let the location shy you away from this special mom and pop place! On Sat October 2nd, 2021 we visited this small, casual Arabian/ Cambodian fusion restaurant. With just a few tables, the pleasant, well decorated interior welcomes you. The menu is unique and is consistently updated to what is available that day. My husband enjoyed the spice curry double chicken platter. ($10.50) He said the egg, grilled chicken, rice and cup of curry was very good. My lemongrass beef stick platter was small in portion but tasty. ($8.50) Two beef sticks, a salad that consisted of cucumber, carrots and papaya in a vinaigrette and a rectangular orange rice combo added beautiful color to this entree. This small salad was refreshing and reminded me of the Vietnamese garnish. If you are interested in expanding your palate, why not stop by? I plan to again! read more

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This is an interesting collusion of Khmer food, Asian items, and Middle Eastern fare. Limited menu but I heard there will be more items added at a later time. Therefore, if you you're looking for a fast casual quick bite with a homey feel, you can roll through. Papaya salad is nice and refreshing for a warm day. It's definitely spicy so if you don't like heat in your mouth then you should stray from this dish. I like my vermicelli noodles a little more al dente but might be personal preference. The noodles may have become soft from it soaking in the dressing. Overall had good flavor and nice heaping portion. The lemongrass beef platter was also a nice portion. You get 2 skewers with the garnish of veg and mound of rice. The beef was tender and the lemongrass flavor came through. I would have liked a side of fish sauce or even the papaya salad dressing to pour over the skewers for additional depth of flavor. Worth the $6.50 though. Restaurant shares the same space as Mai Mochi so you can get meats and sweet treats in one feat, ain't that neat? read more

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Cool, low-key place run by an Iraqi husband and Cambodian wife. They have a separate menu for each cuisine and I do wish they had more of a fusion menu. I went with a friend, and they had a really long wait, like over twenty minutes, to even take our orders, which was a nuisance, but in the meantime, I asked for something to tide us over, so they brought small samples of rice with curry. They were honest about the long wait time though so I can't fault them for it completely, but it was just another couple and us, so I was confused. When they finally took our orders and brought out our food, we were really happy! I got the chicken and pineapple curry with white rice, and my friend got the gyro on garlic naan. The prices here are just right and the food is fresh and healthy. I would definitely recommend for something local, authentic, and healthy! read more

This is the definition of a great hole in the wall. Brought to you by a Cambodian and Iraquí couple. Not to be confused by fusion food as they actually have dishes of each region. I went with one of their most popular dishes: the chicken curry fried rice which is a Cambodian dish. I enjoyed it so much and would love to have it again soon. Very flavorful curry. Service was great and I loved talking with the owners and getting to know them better. I wish this place wasn't so far away otherwise I would be here on the regular. Definitely a must try. read more

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We were blown away by the food here! So unexpected to find a Cambodian/Middle Eastern/Arabic restaurant in Chandler, AZ, it was such a unique menu. We only had the Cambodian food but the owner cooked every dish to order, she was so friendly & sweet. The Cambodian Spicy Papaya Salad was so fresh, flavorful & authentic, the lemongrass beef stick & shrimp were so tasty & kid friendly. The Nom Ba Jok (red chicken curry noodle soup) was so yummy topped with potatoes, carrots & chunks of tender chicken in a rich coconut curry broth with thin rice vermicelli ...YUM! The owner, Thai, even threw in some extra noodles & some boneless lemongrass chicken, so generous & thoughtful! The best part...they also have spam musubis!!! What a winning combination we just stumbled upon thanks to YELP & all the great reviews, they were spot on. Thaily's looks like a whole in the wall but trust me...it's a hidden gem! read more

Thaily's - We were so excited to eat we didn't get a close up of the dishes!!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Joyce usually lets me know about these hidden place, but I missed it if she did. They are tucked away one block from the downtown area. This is a must stop! Arabic, Cambodian, and Mediterranean options. Which offers a fresh variety to the every day mean. They offer daily specials, so be sure to ask. Owned and operated by a husband and wife team. I had the special for today, which was a soup. Silama toug da con. That's the hooked on phonics version. Apologies. But I'd you can get him to understand what you're trying to say, you won't be disappointed. She uses fresh morning glory in it, if that helps. Found out the English name for it is sour beef soup with morning glory. There ya go. Follow them on social media. She announces the specials and unusual business hours there. read more

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Went to this place for lunch with my boyfriend (he's a regular!) and I was NOT disappointed! We got the lemongrass spring rolls as an app and both went with the Spicy Curry Double Chicken Platter. The sauce in the curry is SO delicious and the serving size was perfect for one person. Service was fast and extremely friendly! Highly recommend read more

Thaily's - Spicy Spicy Curry Double Chicken Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Phenomenal. SO good. Just go! Everything we ordered was fantastic and the owners were incredibly warm and welcoming, checking on us regularly to make sure our dining experience was top notch. We ordered the Prahok Ktiss, Beef Laab, Spicy Curry Chicken Platter, Spring Rolls, and the house-made Coconut Mochi and every single dish was absolutely phenomenal! Their Beef Laab is now my benchmark for what laab/larb should be, the Prahok Ktiss was unique, bright, and texturally delightful, the Spicy Chicken Curry rich, warming, and comforting, and the coconut mochi was *chefs kiss* beautiful. PS- The chili lime fish sauce that was provided as a condiment to help add some heat (prik nahm phla?) was FIERY and definitely hit the spot- I'd buy gallons to put on everything if they ever start selling it!!! They're located in a small unassuming shopping plaza with a tiny parking lot but don't let that fool you- Thaily's is the real deal and is easily one of the best meals I've had in Arizona! read more

Print courteous service. Food arrives a fast ~7 minutes or less though two other tables nearby. Sandwich had a nice twist of a few thin, crisp pickle spears and maybe pink pickled onions with purple onions also. Super fresh! Meat was tasty. Cucumber sauce yummy. Not a huge sandwich so if you're hungry get some side dishes. Hummus was nice and balanced - don't think of it as Greek hummus whatsoever - theirs here is definitely more dense and richer. Nice EVOO touch and spices on top - I ate the HUGE green olive before considering my photo. Whoops - tasty . Taking the tools home - they look devine!!! Fish sauce on the side. I'll miss peanut sauce but I like both - fish sauce is healthier. And a lighter healthy meal was my intention. Not too much bread was good. I'll return and revaluate other dishes aTHE MENU US EXTENSIVE! Lots of options for anyone, and some curry too. BTW two times a week another restauranteur comes in and cooks up some other cultural Asian dishes worth trying. read more

Thaily's - Shrimp & Pork Spring rolls. Hummus side. Middle eastern 'hero'. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Delicious authentic Cambodian food. I loved every bite! Excellent service and friendly owners!! read more

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Ahhhh I can't say enough about the deliciousness and authenticity of this place. I've been back and everything I've had has been so flavorful and satisfying. Whenever I'm craving something authentically Asian and full of that umami goodness, I think of thaily's, I eat every last crumb on my plate and i leave feeling excited for the next dish I'm going to try next time. Although, it's hard because I also just want to order the dishes I've had already. Here are my favs (so far) in the photos. read more

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We're Cambodian and enjoyed the food. We had 3 Cambodian dishes. Will definitely be going back. read more

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This is my second time there. They have a very small parking lot and the area feels kinda ghetto, so I always try to park in the lot if I can. Store is very easy to miss so pay attention! Park and walk up the stairs and it's the first store on your left:) Tonight, I ordered chicken curry noodle soup, the lemongrass beef and spicy shrimp combo, and three desserts lol. That chicken curry soup was BOMB. I'm always comforted by noodle soup and this hit the spot in all the right place--super noms. I was not expecting the shrimp to be spicy, but they were and I don't really like spicy food, but it was also freakin delicious, but my mouth was on fire(I'm a wimp on spice though, but apparently they have a spicy sauce to go with it). I ordered the banana leaf (too full so haven't tried it), some mochi dessert (super noms!), and then this off menu mochi dessert (not my thing). They offered me water and kept checking in on me while it was eating. Super nice and attentive and yummy food. Go try it if you haven't! read more

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AMAZING CAMBODIAN FOOD! Each special they have is so good! My favorite is the prahok kreung. Everything is so flavorful. I wish they had bigger portions of things instead of adding rice to the order/specials The staff is so friendly as well! Interior is clean and fits in with their restaurant food. read more

Thaily's - Beef sticks! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Amazing place with amazing owners. We stopped by this little gem a couple of times and plan to return. The first time we both got the Spicy Curry Double Chicken plate. The chicken thigh was crispy on the outside and moist in the middle. The curry was full of flavor and had just the right amount of spice. 5 stars! On our second visit we tried the Prahok Ktiss, the Cambodian Papaya Salad and Nom ba jok. The papaya salad was crisp and fresh, and the Prahok Ktiss was small, but flavorful and the nom ba jok was was good, but not as strong as I am accustomed to. Overall, 4ish stars. The couple who run the place is what makes this place special. They make the experience like going to a friends place for dinner. They are patient and prompt, enthusiastic and fun. They definitely make this place 5 star worthy. read more

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Simply some of the tastiest food I have had recently. Very flavorful and good. Great friendly service. read more

We went to thailys for the first time and I was blown away with everything we ordered. Everything was made to order. Feels like I was in a friends house and was served homecooked meals. My picky mom loved what she ordered as well. We will definitely be back for more! read more

Thaily's - Lemongrass beef - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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(4.5 stars) The food here is honestly done of the best meat and rice dishes I've had. If I lived around the area, it would be hard not to come here for lunch everyday, especially given the prices. Both the lemongrass beef and chicken curry are absolutely worth trying. Not a place though that I'd say is an absolute must if visiting Phoenix from out of town. read more

Thaily's - Lemongrass Beef Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! The Khmer food tastes just like my grandmas and you KNOW that means a lot. Definitely a mom & pop restaurant & the overall vibe & ambiance is so Khmer, felt just like home. The owner, AMAZING, the food, PERFECTION. If you want real Cambodian food in the East Valley, this is your spot. read more

We had an absolutely wonderful time here. Great food and quaint atmosphere. Love the concept. Can't wait to try it again.

Fantastic, fresh, authentic, delicious food! Love the vinegar-fish sauce seasonings. Perfect rice. Definitely will be back!! read more

Thaily's - Prahock ktiss - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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I've been trying to eat here for 3-4 weeks and every time I called it is 3 hours for either to-go or dine in. Luckily it was 6:45pm on a Tuesday night and I called ahead expecting the same response. Come to my surprise they were busy but not overloaded. So, I gathered up my family quickly and made a fast haul from Scottsdale over there. And my family and I were not disappointed. The food was good as expected. It's run by a very kind a welcoming couple. Feels like you are entering their home. It is quaint and has a couple of dining tables but not expansive. So now I understand why they are so busy. We tried their lemongrass beef (tender and flavorful) complemented the rice. Also tried their prak - or stew, reminds me of a Chinese soup, Anise star soup with heaps of pork and pork belly, great with stew. Also was given a sample of the curry - even though it was spicy - I had to order a take home entree size for next day. Also tried their Logan shaved ice (yummy, tastes like bubblegum to me but it has a unique flavor profile). Also tried their spam musubi- tasted great and my 14 yo loved it. ALL the food was great!!!! We will be back..... on a week night.. Lol read more

I decided to try this place after hearing about it, I'm so glad I did! The employees were so friendly and answered all my questions. You don't see Cambodian/middle eastern food often so I wasn't sure what to try. I got the spicy curry double, which was amazing. I could eat it almost any day. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

Thaily's - Spicy Curry Double Chicken Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Service was awesome, ordered online and was ready on time. We ordered the papaya salad, chicken platter, pork belly, red curry, spring rolls and lemongrass chicken. All super tasty and flavorful. It's not about portion size it's about quality and flavor. Not too salty like other places. Will def order from them again! read more

Just found this place, and OMG....fantastic!! Everything we had was amazing: spicy curry double chicken, lemongrass shrimp, lemongrass stuffed chicken wings and spring rolls. The stuffed wings were out of this world, and they were a special item. Highly recommend!! We will be back! read more

Excellent! Lovely tastes and textures. Great first experience. We ordered for refits time and loved all the things we tried.

Food was amazing. Garlic naan is spot on. Shrimp spring rolls were legit with rice paper wrapping and fresh herbage.... fantastic. I'm going back soon for more outstanding food in the most humble of surroundings. Don't miss this spot read more

Wow! What a gem. We absolutely loved our chicken salad. So flavorful and unique. I just live so far away! I'd eat here every week.

Very interesting place. Unique in both food and flavors. If there's another place in the Phoenix metro area that has Musubi on the menu I'd be surprised. Even more surprised if it was Arab/Cambodian restaurant. In any event a few takeaways: - dishes tend to be small so you might want to/end up ordering more than one - While they have gyro on the menu it seems they use strips the warm on a griddle. Not bad, but it's not what you'd get in a normal gyro shop -It seems the Cambodian side of the menu can be adjusted for spice level. Had a quick bit of the chicken curry and it was very good but if I were to order it I would dial the spice down a bit - Small place but they weren't busy. If they take off as a business a lot of things will most likely have to taken to go - They seemed to cook everything to order. Small kitchen so things take time to come out. Plan accordingly. I would give them a 5 on uniqueness alone but to be sure, the food is good. read more

Food is amazing and service is great! Mom & pop restaurant Would recommend the Kaw, curry and the spicy curry chicken platter read more

Absolutely Phenomenal. Worth the wait and you can tell this is made from the heart. Can't wait to come back