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    Yupha's Thai Kitchen

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    chicken pad thai
    Betty J.

    Finally decided to come here for lunch after ordering this place via delivery numerous times. So good, even better in person. I got the chicken pad thai in thai hot & it was nice and spicy. I think any spicier would've been uncomfortable probably. I like the pickled veggies in the pad thai a lot. Adds good flavor and texture. My photo doesn't do the pad thai justice. It was plenty of food, I had to take some to go.

    Tom Kha chicken
    John S.

    Yupha's service and atmosphere is consistently great. I visited there again today (Monday) for lunch. I ordered a bowl of Tom Kha with chicken and house salad with grilled chicken with peanut sauce. The soup was tasty but not as tasty as other places I've eaten at (outside AZ). The peanut sauce was far from what I expected and the salad was also. The peanut sauce seemed to be a mix of sweet chili sauce and a thin peanut sauce. Not very tasty to me. The grilled chicken was not what I expected - seemed liked a food service frozen version - disappointing. Sorry, but this place has some good dishes and some not so good dishes in my opinion. Service - 4 stars, atmosphere - 4 stars, Food - 3 stars.

    Yellow curry
    Savannah R.

    Craving Thai?! Consider Yuphas! It's a great spot for lunch or dinner, and catching up with friends. We were immediately greeted upon walking in and served ice cold water right away. The ambiance is really nice. Dark & moody lighting makes it a good spot for date night too. We had a craving for yellow curry and Yupha's knows how to do it right! My friend & I both ordered just that- one with chicken & the other with tofu. She had a side of flat rice noodles to pair with her dish instead of rice-and it was sooo good!! Their spice levels are different from most other Thai restaurants and I opted for "double Thai hot". And it was HOT!! Many times I order Thai hot from other restaurants-it's barely any spice. But here...they know how to burn your taste buds, and I love it!! Overall, we had a wonderful experience. The food, the service, ambiance and great selection of menu items. Consider this your next Thai experience!

    Eggplant Basil Sauce w/ Chicken (spice level: med)
    Lien S.

    6.26.25 - My friends and I ordered togo from here for our little get together. I've eaten here and ordered from here many times. The food here is flavorful, service is always friendly and the place always seems busy when Im here. We ordered a couple of different things to share family style. Order: Tom Kha Pot w/ Chicken (med spice) $14 Tom Yum Bowl w/ Chicken (hot) $6 Papaya Salad (med) $13 Eggplant Basil Sauce w/ Chicken (med) $17 Pad See Ew w/ Beef (med) $18 Crying Tiger Steak $29 Thai Iced Tea $5 Thai ice tea and tom yum soup were for me and they were so good! Medium to hot for spicy level is perfect. All other shared items were good as well. The thing we didn't think was worth it was the steak. For $29, you'd expect a bigger piece of steak. The steak was small! I do like the green sauce it came with though. I also felt the eggplant basil and pad see ew were overpriced for the portion received. Prices here for some items have increased quite a bit over the years. While the food is tasty, larger portions would make it even better.

    Thai basil chicken
    Kathy C.

    I haven't been here in a long time but we decided to order dinner here tonight. We got a few things on the menu : Papaya salad- i liked it. It was sweet and tangy Tom kha gai- broth was really good , chicken was a little dry tho. Pad see ew with beef : one of my fav dishes Thai basil chicken Crying Tiger : this was the dish that was the most disappointing and the most expensive! A thin piece of steak over lettuce was $29! The steak was bland and didn't have much flavor. They didn't even cut the steak apart for us. Would not recommend that dish and it's overpriced for sure. I do recommend this place to try. Maybe dining at the restaurant would be better since everything would be served hot and fresh.

    Coconut ice cream
    Into The D.

    First time trying Yupha's. Amazing food, had the Tom Yum soup- came with hot pot and pad siu. Great service and the atmosphere is great

    Sysco Orange Chicken
    FoodGu Y.

    WTF... we went out to get some takeout and I wasn't feeling the curry. I decided on the orange chicken, how bad could it be. I received Sysco fried chicken tenders with a really nice orange sauce. Because of the different size pieces a couple of them weren't fully heated through. Why are you using frozen chicken tenders. Epic Fail! Get better. Food guy out!

    Enjoying our appetizers
    Victor H.

    I like to post Reviews mostly second or third time around just to see the consistency and taste in the food and service. Yupha's Thai Kitchen has been in its current Tempe location at 1805 E Elliot Rd since 2008. The restaurant was clean from the minute you walk in. The bathrooms were well kept up and clean. I would give them a 5 star on cleanliness. Service was average. Only because I prefer a waitress or waiter with a smile to take my orders, especially if I'm bringing family or a friend from out of town. It just makes for a better experience. Ambience is nice relaxing with a Thai theme throughout the restaurant. As for the food, my appetizers were tasty We ordered spring rolls, the crispy Little mermaids. Order the chef seafood soup was a little disappointed because it was very salty and overbearing, my son ordered the drunken noodles. He as well mentioned they'd salt the food this time around too much.. if you go there, make sure you let them know not to overpower the food with too much salt. I would definitely go back and have a meal there but I would not order the seafood soup or drunken noodles. Let me just say the food is very fresh and appealing. But I will try something different next time around.

    Taylor Z.

    Typical Thai staples like pad see ew and pad Thai. Pretty solid and the portion is pretty big.

    My plate with chicken pad see ewe and shrimp pad pak both ordered mild, delicious but had no spice
    Ashley L.

    Tried this place again after trying once several years ago. In between we had a favorite Thai place closer by but it since closed. We ordered Thai rolls and Kanom Jeeb (steamed dumplings with ground chicken, shrimp, and imitation crab) to start. The Thai rolls were great - crispy and the bean thread noodles inside were noticeable. The Kanom Jeeb was slightly fishy, which is too bad because I'm always in favor of not getting all fried appetizers (there were very few non-fried options). For entrees we split one order of shrimp Pad Pok (mixed vegetables in house sauce) and one order of Pad See Ewe noodles with chicken. I thought the pad see ewe was excellent with plenty of chicken and an acceptable amount of broccoli. I like when the noodles are a little bit chewy like these, not mushy. The pad pok was good, nothing too exciting. We did order both dishes Mild and confirmed that should have a little spice and we tasted none, so we will definitely opt for Medium next time. Our server was really nice. It was pretty busy on this Saturday night and I was pleased they same sufficiently prepared to handle that.

    L Drunken Noodle
    Mollee K.

    I came to Yupha's for a work lunch around 12:30pm. The six of us were sat quickly with waters already on the table. I ordered the lunch drunken noodles with chicken which came with a small side salad and soup. Service was quick to bring our sides after ordering. The peanut dressing on the salad was PHENOMENAL. I wasn't a big fan of the soup, but that's just a personal preference. The meals came out quickly and steaming hot- definitely did not sit under a heat lamp! These drunken noodles were fabulous. The sauce was perfect seasoned, noodles had a great texture, and there was a plentiful amount of chicken. I also enjoyed the tomatoes and bell peppers in the dish which balanced the heaviness of the noodles. The portion was also a great size for me. This was my first time having drunken noodles and I am definitely ordering them again. I 1000% recommend this spot!

    Menu
    Nilza M.

    If you're looking for authentic Thai food in Tempe, Yupha's Thai Kitchen is a must-visit. This place hits all the marks: flavorful dishes, friendly service, cozy atmosphere, and some of the best lunch specials around. We ordered: Drunken Noodles with Chicken (mild spice) The noodles were perfectly chewy, packed with flavor, and even mild had a nice little kick. Comforting and satisfying without being heavy. Sampler Plate ! Loved this! It came with two Thai rolls, two golden curry puffs, chicken satay, and six crispy Kew Krob. Everything was fresh and well-balanced, crunchy, savory, and just a little sweet. Starter Salad & Soup Complimentary with the lunch specials and honestly delicious. The peanut dressing on the salad was addictive. The restaurant is located on Elliot & McClintock (1805 E Elliot Rd, Suite 115) and has plenty of parking. Pro tip: Come during lunch (Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm) for the best deal entrées come with soup and salad and still feel like a full sit-down experience. Inside, it's clean, welcoming, and you'll notice the walls covered in awards and recognitions--rightfully earned. You can tell this place is run with care. Final verdict: Quality food, great portions, fair prices, and consistent flavors. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, Yupha's is 100% worth it.

    Drunken Noodles
    Cameron H.

    Amazing drunken noodles and pad Thai. Served by incredibly kind people. Relaxing vibes inside. Love this place, one of my favorite places in all of Phoenix

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    Ask the Community - Yupha's Thai Kitchen

    Gluten free options?

    Yes, for most of our dishes.

    Do you sell shrimp toast?

    Is it on the menu? If not, probably not.

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    Thai Basil

    Thai Basil

    4.1
    (665 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    I came here for lunch with my coworkers. It was my first time trying Thai Basil, but they all had…read moregood things to say about it. I expected the restaurant to be busy during lunch time, but I certainly did not expect how small it is. It felt crammed inside, but no big deal. Parking was also tricky. It's pretty limited, so I had to park a bit further away. In terms of food and service, Thai Basil did a great job. Our server was very patient while we figured out what to order. I went for the Chicken Pad Thai and stuck with water as my drink. I was pleasantly surprised when the food started coming out because I expected it to take longer. I'd say it took about 15 minutes, even during lunch rush. My Chicken Pad Thai was delicious. The serving size was good and it came with a spring roll on the side. The price isn't bad at all either. It was basically $16 after tax for my lunch. I'd definitely come here again on my own.

    Had high hopes for this place, but my first experience was very disappointing. I had just landed…read morefrom Los Angeles and was too tired to go far, so I chose this restaurant because Yelp showed it was open late. Parking was easy, but unfortunately the service was the worst part of the visit. I sat down to look at the menu and place a to-go order, only to be told to move to another seat. A simple order of pad thai and spring rolls took exactly 42 minutes. After several follow-ups, no one told me the food was ready until I walked up to the counter myself. Overall, a frustrating experience, and I would not recommend it with other Thai restaurant options nearby.

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    Smile Thai Cuisine

    4.3
    (213 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS…read more Smile Thai Cuisine 2107 S. Rural Road Tempe, 85282 I last visited this restaurant more than 10 years ago, so it was time for a new review. Upon entering I immediately noticed that the inside has totally changed. The entrance seems to be filled with a bar and a cash register and the tables have moved to the side. We started off with an appetizer of chicken satay. Long thin strips of chicken threaded onto skewers and served with a peanut sauce. It was a tasty dish though a bit difficult to get off the wooden skewers. For companions main course, ordered was pork cashew nuts. The dish had a melange of vegetables in a chile/garlic sauce. Companion enjoyed it be was unable to finish the dish because the portion was large. I ordered duck curry. I asked for it to be spicy, but unfortunately it was anything but that. The sauce was thin and without body and had an assortment of veggies in it along with some duck. At the bottom of the bowl I found a leg of duck. The dish was served with white rice which I promptly added to the sauce in an attempt to soak up some of it, but alas, it was to no avail. For drinks, we both ordered Thai Tea, which was properly made. It is served in tall jars, and neither of us could drink it all. If you have real Thai food that is Thai hot, Thai Tea will get rid of the heat on your palate in less than a minute. Cleanliness is a bit of a question, as our table had some old food encrusted on the edge. 3 Stars

    Called in a to go order and noted it would be ready in 30 minutes. Picked up order easily for take…read moreout. I got the panang curry with tofu, pad woonsen with chicken, pad eggplant, and satay chicken. All were between 2-3 spice levels. Parking could be confusing. If you enter in from the west side, the parking lot is a one way. Multiple cars were parked in front of the restaurant. Not sure if they were waiting for food.

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