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5 R Cha Thai Diner
Categories: Restaurants Thai Food Specialty Food Ethnic Food Thai, Ethnic Food
203 E7th StTempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-3314
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 11 am - 9 pm
Thu-Fri 11 am - 10 pm
Sat 12 pm - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
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8 reviews for 5 R Cha Thai Diner
8 reviews in English
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Review from Lizeth M.
Phoenix, AZ
*Simply the greatest Pad Thai I've had so far!!!*
**** It was FANTASTIC!! Also the Thai BBQ Chicken was delicious with steam brown rice and veggies. The BBQ Chicken breast just need a bit more flavor, they seemed a bit dry and maybe even over cooked, other than that the service was great and the place looks wonderful inside. I loved the colors!!
**** See ya again soon!! :) -
Review from David B.
Phoenix, AZ
5/22/2012
In Tempe, there are two 5 R Cha restaurants within a mile of each other, but the one described here of the "5 R Cha Diner" located at the corner of Seventh Street and Forest Avenue, just two blocks south of the Tempe Transportation Center and the Veterans Way / College light rail station. Although there have long been Thai restaurants near Downtown Tempe, this is the first to actually be located within easy walking distance of Mill Avenue and the ASU main campus. In fact, it shares a building with the campus Newman Center. Lunch specials with clear soup and small spring rolls are the mainstays here, although more options are always available from the dinner menu. Expect quick service and turnover of tables for diners returning to the office or proceeding to nearby events.
Green is often the spiciest of the "color curries" on any Thai restaurant's menu, but 5 R Cha's seems unusually virbrant in both its taste and aroma. Cocunut milk, herbs, and chilis envelop a mix of al dente vegetables such as broccoli and eggplant. As at most places of this type, the menu allows for a choice from a list of several protein sources with any given sauce or preparation.The restaurant identifies 5 R Cha eggplant as one of its signature dishes. It's a pleasing stir fry with plenty of spice and salt and iridescent Japanese eggplant. Drunken noodles are a popular dish on many Thai menus. Here, they're wide, flat rice noodles with a heavy dose of soy sauce. A grilled pork chop and chicken satay entree are available for those looking for the least exotic options possible.
If you do have time to linger or stop by for dinner in the evening, 5 R Cha serves beer and wine. Among the non-alcoholic drinks, the limeade is the best option. Likewise, there's a dessert menu. Coconut ice cream and mango with sticky rice, generally available at this time of year, are safe bets. The "Thairamisu" tries to be a bit more ambitious by substituting a tea-flavored syrup for the usual infusion of espresso. It's an interesting touch but the texture of the frozen dessert doesn't measure up to its taste. There's little at 5 R Cha to distinguish the restaurant from the related Thai Elephant and Thai Basil chains, but sometimes it's more about location, location, location. With this spot so close to ASU, the restaurant offers an accessible Thai option in the walkable core of Tempe. -
Review from Sam A.
Tempe, AZ
4/6/2012
I found this place one day while wandering aimlessly during my lunch break. I'm glad I did, as it's tasty, fresh, and a hit with friends. In an area swamped by Thai cuisine, 5 R Cha stands out with surprisingly delicious food.
The only thing keeping me from dropping a fifth star up there are four large-screen TVs tuned in to American sports or news channels. While the food is faboo, the place lacks any sort of atmosphere and that takes something away from the overall experience. -
Review from Amy K.
Tempe, AZ
5/1/2012
great for your lunch thai food fix! they always have it ready in 10 minutes. I have never ate there but it seems nice enough. i usually get the yellow curry with tofu. very large helping for only $7!
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Review from Jennifer O.
Mesa, AZ
3/1/2012
I went here tonight with a friend and it was totally empty. The woman who worked there was nice enough, sat us, and took our order. My problem with this place is the same problem I have with a lot of Thai food restaurants in the area....it's lacking flavor! I had the drunken noodles. I ordered my food medium spicy and it was lacking spice. Additionally, the noodles just didn't have a lot of flavor in general. When it came out, the outside portion of the noodles were luke warm like they had sat for awhile...and we were the only customers there. It just wasn't worth the 10$ when I could go to other Thai places and get more flavor for less money.
PS the place is very cute inside so there's that. -
Review from MIchael W.
Tempe, AZ
2/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
First time visit and hoping for good times. Stopped in to do a simple lunch (takin it slow!) and it was just what I had in mind. Got the Oriental Eggplant dish #3 spicy (med) heat, with chicken. Vegetables fresh and crisp, and mild sweetness to the eggplant. Good size lunch portion for $8 too. Have never had the dish, but loved it, and already a favorite! Not really fair to give it 5 stars on one lunch, but will be back!
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Review from Jennifer C.
Tempe, AZ
Today I got the "Pad Z U" lunch special. While the noodle texture is delicious (and super thin) the seasoning was a bit lacking in my opinion. None the less, the meal is satisfies my Thai cravings and the portion size is not bad.
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Review from Zachary C.
Tempe, AZ
Updated - 1/26/2012 2 photos
Went for a second time-- Excellent green curry. Probably one of the best green curry I have ever had. The presentation was beautiful (see picture), the service was good, there were several other customers there this time, and the place is new and clean.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/24/2012 First to Review
This is the second closest place to my office, at about one short block away, and I am happy it is… Read more »
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