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Ayothaya Thai Restaurant
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 9:30 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
51 reviews for Ayothaya Thai Restaurant
Review Highlights
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"probably the best thai food in town." In 4 reviews -
"Fresh Rolls (with awesome house peanut sauce." In 2 reviews -
"Every dish I've had has been delicious." In 3 reviews
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51 reviews in English
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Review from Cara S.
Nashville, TN
3/7/2012 2 Check-ins Here
BEST THAI FOOD IN PUYALLUP! The Pad Thai and Pad See Ew is OUTSTANDING! The soup they give you at lunch time is so yummy too! The service is FAST and outstanding! I have ate here twice now and got carry out twice as well! Each time as good as the last! I would really miss this place if I moved!
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Review from cris s.
Sumner, WA
5/9/2012
I saw this place driving home one day and since the other Thai place in the area did not do much for me, I decided to try this one.
Location: 3 Stars
Located off of Meridian in a strip mall complex next to a Best Buy and behind some private toy store. Not too hard to see from the highway, but kind of tricky to get to as you need to enter the strip mall parking lot, then go into this little mini lot connected to it. Parking was fine about a dozen or so spots in the main lot and of course about hundred or so in the strip mall lot right behind it.
Inside is pretty roomy. The place is on the café size scale about the size of most teriyaki huts, so nothing huge, but nothing small either. Nice wooden Thai carvings on all the walls and the usual fishtank in the foyer. The main counter is in the rear of the place with the usual "hole" in which food from the kitchen is passed through to the main counter. I liked the lighting and cleanliness of the place and felt good there.
Ambiance/Service: 4 Stars
The décor was very ornate and pretty. Wooden carvings and Thai brac all over the place, but not cluttered. Like a museum in a way with a nice organization of décor as to not interfere with the layout of the place. Tables were set up in a standard fashion. Seats were comfy. The main waitress greeted us when we came in and service was good. Again I came in the morning, so the sun was rising and shining off all the gold décor which was nice.
Not much else to add as I been here only once and have not returned at this time; through I plan to.
Food: 4.0 stars
The menu was elaborate. A lot of traditional and fusion dishes, a good number of soups, and a good tapa section.
I had Pad Se Ew and Spring Rolls on this trip and my wife some seafood noodle soup. (tends to be the norm on Thai trips)
The Se Ew is pretty good. Nice fatty noodles, a savory soy flavor without too much sweetness. A nice char also. Standard broccoli which was not too hard and egg fluff. Spice was spicy, so that was good. A lot of places under the spice, but my 4 was a 4, so I was happy. Spring rolls were okay. Nothing too special, but standard spring roll with rice noodles, shrimp and rice wrapper.
My wife's soup was good also. Rich broth, a lot of noodles, and a good selection of seafood; shrimp, scallops, etc. She was happy with it and it was not too salty, and savory.
Again, I been here only once, but I will go again and try some more foods. A good place for eating before or after the mall as the food court there is pretty lame at this time. -
Review from Juan and Claudia V.
Tacoma, WA
4/25/2012
Really damn good! My wife is not a fan of curry and thai food but she loves this place. We've tried the other Thai places in Tacoma area but this is one is top notch. We eat three signature meals ALWAYS which we highly recommend and they are:
Tom Yum Soup---I so love it and I've taste this before in Thai restaurants in L.A. This one is equally as good and well prepared. Not too strong and the right amount of seafood to add taste of it. Thumbs up!
Sen Mee---the best dish in our opinion. If you are noodle lover this is the dish. The curry is slightly flavored to give it that amazing taste and the cabbage ends up complimenting the dish. Phenomenal dish.
Sunny Delight---amazing dish with the right flavor and just nice to chow down. Cooked and seasoned very well.
Small place but the customer service is really good and really artsy within.
Also Thai beer is pretty good. Thumbs up! -
Review from Rachel S.
Puyallup, WA
My first review I gave them a 1 star. I've been back several times for lunch since only ordering their fresh rolls and I've never been disappointed or had poor service since.
The little bowl of soup that comes with is yummy and I have never had to wait more than 5 minutes for my fresh rolls.
I still wont order anything off the regular menu again... ill go to a different Thai restaurant when wanting more food... but I've enjoyed the good service, clean environment and yummy freshrolls and soup enough times I felt it warrented a second review.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/9/2011
The interior of this place is gorgeous. Very clean and well decorated.
I was seated and asked for… Read more »
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Review from Yen E.
First time ordering take-out here and I'm a fan! We usually go to this Thai/Viet restaurant in Lakewood, but their red curry is disgustingly thick. So I was curious to see how they cook their curry and it was delicious! Tastes just like the one I order in Cali, except Ayothaya adds way too much bamboo. We also ordered Beef Pad See-Ew which the broccoli was a little undercooked, beef was tender and delicious and they were a little stingy on the noodles. Plus it was really sweet which I wasn't expecting. DH ordered Pineapple fried rice with Beef, but there was barely any pineapple! I also got their Thai iced tea which is by far the best one I've had in this state!
Overall, it was a pretty satisfying meal. Prices were good and not overpriced. Next time I'll try to dine-in to get the full experience.
Update March 16, 2012
Tonight I ordered take-out and the lady I spoke to on the phone was really rude, but when I went in to pick up the food, the lady at the counter was really sweet! Anyways, I ordered their Crab Delight which comes with a plum sauce, but where's the crab at?! I also ordered Tofu Sen Yai which was delicious with the sweet peanut sauce and big flat noodles!! Wished it had more broccoli, but that's just me and my crazy broccoli addiction. Can't have Thai without a Thai Iced Tea! I even ordered 2 because they're THAT good. Just between you and me, this take out was just for one haha But it always makes a good lunch for tomorrow. -
Review from Marlo D.
Seattle, WA
4/30/2012
Hands down the best thai around. I had beef salad and massaman curry. Was delish!
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Review from Heidi E.
Tacoma, WA
1/15/2012
Fast friendly service, very lack luster lunch. Panang curry was water, the rice tasted watery and the 5 star heat I asked for ( I like Panang good and spicy) was not even worth 2 stars. I have a cast iron stomach. I was sick after eating here. I do not get the soup they give you.
Brown short grain rice offered not tried
The meal was for me lousy. But the noodles at the table next to me looked goid so maybe another chance?
Just blah for me I am sorry -
Review from Poulina K.
Kirkland, WA
9/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Who knew that you could get some of the best Thai food in Puyallup??? Well, you sure can, at Ayothaya.
Lots of dishes to pick from, and hard to go wrong with pretty much anything on the noodle menu. Flavors a rich and complex, veggies are not overcooked, sauces have the right consistency and meat compliments the dishes well.
I have eaten here on numerous occasions, both take-out and inside and can attest to the quality of food and service. The decor is loud and very gilded, but has a feel of authenticity. Dishes you should try here are:
- Golden Noodles (ask for extra veggies)
- Sunny Delight (w/brown rice)
- Larb Salad
- Fresh Rolls (with awesome house peanut sauce)
- Phad See Ew (yummy noodle goodness)
Enjoy :-) -
Review from Isabelle H.
Northridge, CA
1/31/2012
I absolutely love this place! I have been coming here since high school, probably once a week. I moved to california and i have been missing this place for 10 months. I went to many thai places but it just didn't taste the same. I came to visit family and friends and had to eat my favorite cashew chicken ( 5 star ) to-go since there was no power at home ( my hair was not in condition to be going out ) it tasted soooo good:) im gunna miss this place again till june!
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Review from Kila K.
Seattle, WA
2/9/2012
About average
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Review from Dave R.
Puyallup, WA
1/30/2012
Have been coming here for years and they have never disappointed. They treat my kids like royalty. I call them our Thai grandmas. Try it, you won't be disappointed. Everything on the menu is delicious.
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Review from Lee G.
Seattle, WA
3/25/2012
We were disappointed. The portions were small, the service a bit gruff (efficient, but gruff), and the food mediocre. Maybe we've been spoiled by the many other great Thai places in our lives.
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Review from Corianne B.
Tacoma, WA
5/4/2011
Two words: CRAB DELIGHT.
If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would. I've tried it elsewhere... it NEVER compares. -
Review from Kristin C.
Puyallup, WA
5/9/2011
Just moved to Puyallup from Seattle and this is only the second local place I've tried - and boy does it make leaving the big city go down smoother.
Boyfriend and I checked it out on Friday. We were seated right away by a friendly staff and I, as a vegetarian who is normally confined to pad thai unless I know whether or not fish/oyster sauce is used in Thai curries (which it usually is), was impressed to see the note at the top of the page saying they could make anything vegetarian. Hooray!!
I ordered...a dish whose name I can't remember, but it was like the wide noodles in red curry. "Vegetarian," I requested. "No oyster sauce in curry?" the waitress asked. No, I confirmed. No oyster sauce. She nodded. Hooray again!
My boyfriend ordered massaman curry. We both ordered diet cokes. Total bill? $22. So cheap!
The portions weren't giant the way most Thai places are, which was nice. Plus the food came in a snap. I think it was less than 10 minutes between when we ordered and when the food came. I was impressed.
The food itself was absolutely delicious. I wouldn't say it goes above and beyond other good Thai food you can get around the region, but with all the other perks I've listed (fast, cheap, vegetarian), this is pretty much my new favorite Thai place in the Puget Sound.
All in all I'm glad to have this place in the new neighborhood and am excited to go back and try all the other curries, vegetarian style of course :) -
Review from Joshua W.
Puyallup, WA
3/17/2012
Best Thai food. EVER.
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Review from DeAnne E.
9/15/2011
Arg, darn those seeds! I think I would have liked my Phad Kee Mao better if it wasn't for the mouthful of seeds in every bite. It was really annoying picking them out. I never had to do that with Phad Kee Mao before. I didn't get to finish it because there were so many seeds. The service was great though and the restaurant had a nice interior with a pretty cool fish tank.
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Review from James L.
Tacoma, WA
3/2/2011 2 photos
Here for dinner tonight & take out for tomorrow (lunch & dinner), while on call. (Kinda makes the night go a little better)
Standard Phad (noodles) with the stuffed chicken wings, and scallop dish.
Got the other fried chicken wings
& whole chicken for tomorrow!
Gotta have the Thai beer (Singha)...& this is from a non-beer lover, lightweight drinker. Just to complete the experience.
My wife's favorite Thai place in the South Sound area. Not that close for us either, but a treat when we get there. -
Review from Ashleigh M.
Puyallup, WA
12/12/2011
Delicious! I can't give them a better review or I would. Every meal here has been fantastic and staff is also very friendly.
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Review from Bryan S.
Puyallup, WA
5/9/2011
You know, this place was okay. My wife and I are used to eating at Bangkok Thai just up the street from this place and so we thought we would try a new Thai restaurant. I figured I would try the Chicken Phad Thai for consistency purposes on my review. I went with my typical 4* spicyness rating. What I found was just okay. The Phad Thai didn't have all that much sauce on it so it made it kind of bland.
The spring rolls we ordered were much smaller than what we typically get at the other restaurant as well so that was a little disappointing.
All in all, it definitely wasn't bad...it just wasn't great. We'll visit again and I'll update my review if things change. -
Review from Chris D.
10/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
The food was great! The service was as expected and I could not believe how fast the food came. Nice place and easy parking. What more do you need?
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Review from Joey e.
1/8/2012
had a major craving for Thai food.. and found this place on yelp! all the reviews were so good..this would be a 3 1/2 star for me. we called in for take out and order a green curry, phad kee mao and papaya salad. the curry was the most disappointing dish. it was too sweet for my taste. and the curry was not filled with goodies. 3 pieces of eggplant really!! and it was only fill half way up the take out container. FAIL!! as for the phad kee mao it was pretty good, we both enjoyed it. the papaya salad was delicious! i would go back to try other things but not the curry. I'm also gonna try chili Thai and Bangkok Thai and see what the results are!
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Review from Megan M.
Sun City, AZ
12/27/2007
Love this place. I make a point to come here everytime I'm in town. The Thai iced tea is out of this world, the best I've had. The food is very good, very fresh and prepared very quick. The menu is extensive without being overwhelming.
My only complaint....it's not hot enough. I asked for 4 stars (hottest being 5) but I barely noticed the heat. Oh well. The food is good enough on it's own for me to keep on coming back. -
Review from Brianna K.
Puyallup, WA
2/8/2009
The staff may not be chatty but they are very polite. The owner is always there when I go and she smiles, remembers my meat choice, tofu, and favorite drink. They were always quick to refill my water and I have never had a bad experience. Whenever I order takeout there, they are quick to get my order ready and always super nice about giving me a drink while I waited.
Oh, and their Thai Iced Tea is amazing. (P.S. they sell a huge bag of the tea leaves for $2 if you ask) -
Review from H. K.
Seattle, WA
5/27/2009
I have been going here for years and haven't had a bad experience yet. Because we live in the area, we never eat inside the restaurant, just order out and take home. The food is always piping hot, delicious, and extremely fast ("10 minutes? Ok, see you then honey!") The girls that work there always remember our order and we've requested dishes off the menu. They are always polite and friendly, but not overtly chatty.
Their peanut sauce is the absolute best I have ever had and I've eaten at A LOT of Thai restaurants (and from Thai family members.) Try the Ayothaya Fried Brown Rice, Sen Yai, and spring rolls with the peanut sauce. Delicious! Now the only drawback would be the level of heat doesn't seem to be consistent. I can ask for not spicy and someone else request 3-stars, and it all has the same level of heat. -
Review from C M.
Bonney Lake, WA
2/2/2010
Hands down my favorite Thai resturant in the state. Everything I've tried on the menu is outstanding (holy basil, swimming rama, wonton soup, basil fried rice, and of course pad thai).
The service is excellent as well. The ladies who work @ Ayothaya are extremely friendly.
If you like 5 stars, I reccomend that you ask for their spices. Their "stars" happen to be on the safe side.
Give Ayothaya a shot, you won't regret it! -
Review from Ted P.
Chicago, IL
1/16/2009
A solid 2 star experience...
First, we checked out the website and we were really psyched to see what looked like really low prices. When we got there, however, all of the prices were somewhat higher than listed on the web. Not a gigantic deal, but at the same time, the low prices were part of what got us to come in in the first place, so it was actually disappointing. (note to business owners -- if you're going to have a website, keep it updated or don't bother with it, please!)
I think I had the Jr version of what Chrissy H. experienced service-wise; it was a tense, abrupt sort of thing the whole time through. Plates were brusquely placed on the table with the server even just pushing stuff out of the way with the plate she had in her hand. The oddest experience was waiting for more water only to have the waitress get to our table and start tilting the pitcher before pulling up and disappearing back into the kitchen for 3-5 minutes. I think she answered the phone, but really, pouring us water would have taken 15 seconds, max.
The food was okay -- my curry had its vegetables under cooked and my wife's noodle dish was over-cooked. It was still pretty tasty, not counting those issues. The highlight had to be the fresh rolls -- they were good and somewhat unique compared to others we've had inasmuch as they were cold but the tofu in them was nicely warm, setting up a great contrasting experience.
In the end, I might go back if I was in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return. -
Review from Katrina M.
Puyallup, WA
12/30/2011
after seeing all the high rating I went to try it. Spiciness was not found . I got three star phad kee mao. (thick pad thai basically). Chicken was burnt. My husband got a curry, 5 star, same thing- barely tickled the nose. When he paid they kept his Visa. I recommend the place by flying tomato restaurant closer to graham for thai food or simply thai in Tukwila.
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Review from Rob R.
Tacoma, WA
1/25/2011 16 Check-ins Here
They are very friendly! The place is clean and their dishes are amazing and consistent. I say that because its good everytime I go in there. Parking is so so....but other than that, this place is a Puyallup Thai gem!!!
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Review from Alice S.
Lakewood, WA
6/28/2011
Virtually flawless dinner service... Food was above average and very fresh. Chicken satay with peanut sauce was fab! All portions were ample-- don't know what others were lacking --we had food to take home. Can't wait for lunch tomorrow!
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Review from Amaya A.
Puyallup, WA
10/21/2010
Delicious! Food was super hot, and fresh tasting. Prices aren't too bad either.
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Review from Debbie M.
Puyallup, WA
12/9/2010
Best Thai food in Puyallup.
We ordered the Thai Basil with Beef and Pad See Ew with Chicken at only 2 stars and there was plenty of flavors and heat. Love that the food isn't bland.
Love the large Thai Ice Tea that we ordered also.
Good comfort food for the dreary winter months. Will definitely be back. -
Review from Kristann M.
Auburn, WA
8/18/2011
We've been dining here for six years, ever since we moved to the area from the east coast. The food is delicious and the service is great. We are regulars, and it is SO cool when we arrive that the wait staff know what we like to drink and offer to bring it to us right away. Their chicken satay is moist and very flavorful -- the peanut sauce is fantastic. Their shrimp chips are addictive, I could eat those all day. I like their noodle dishes and DH likes their curries. They will happily customize any dish for you (like not include broccoli, which I don't like). The restaurant is on the small side and it's tucked into a little strip mall off Meridian, and the ambience is the only thing that keeps the stars down (though they have tried ... they have a cool fish tank by the entrance, and some Thai art on the walls). I don't like the new tv they've installed near the kitchen, though (too distracting). The prices are good for the quality and portion size. This is one of our favorite Friday night dinner places, when we are tired and don't want to go to Seattle or Tacoma to eat.
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Review from Monica P.
Seattle, WA
3/8/2010
I would like to add to the list of glowing reviews for this place. Every dish that I have ever had here has been delicious. I have tried at least 10 menu items over the year or so that I've been going here. The service is quick, the ladies that work here are effiecient and courteous and you can see into the kitchen when at the counter, that it is clean and sanitary. A huge plus for a thai restaurant. You can order anything on the menu (which is ample) and know you won't be disappointed. The best thai restaurant in the area that I know of.
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Review from Marti M.
Puyallup, WA
8/28/2010
Some of the best Thai anywhere! Seriously, I bring out-of-town guests here all the time and everyone echoes this sentiment!! Why have I not reviewed them before, I don't know! Considering Puyallup is NOT a great place for restaurant options of any sort, it's even more amazing how great this place is!
As the lone vegan in my family, and in my circle of friends, I tend to remember places that offer knowledgeable service and several options. Ayothaya impressed me the very first time I went in, many years ago with staff who knew what the word meant, and which dishes were really and completely vegan (no shrimp paste hiding in the curry, etc) and they continue to impress me with every visit.
I may not come in for five or six months but they remember me, my children's names and what sort of soda they're going to order. They remember I'm vegan and don't want anything with meat or hidden fish bits. And they check and double check to make sure they have it RIGHT!!
The service is excellent, the food is excellent, the spices are just PERFECT. Seriously, what more could you ask for? There's a reason I head here with almost every out-of-town guest I'm stuck feeding in the wasteland of South Hill.
If I were to recommend a particular dish, it would be the fresh spring rolls with tofu, and the Sen Mei noodles with tofu (and skip the egg). I do recommend, if you're a tofu fan, to ask for the tofu to be fried instead of plain, otherwise it can seem to be pretty big, bland chunks, but it's still very good and quite fresh, no "off" or "stale" flavors as can infuse some restaurant's tofu. I really don't come here for tofu though, (true story, vegans eat more than tofu!) I come here for the whole experience. -
Review from Janey L.
Puyallup, WA
9/8/2008 4 Check-ins Here
This is the best Thai in Puyallup! If you want great and distinc flavor, give this place a try! If you like noodle dishes, try the Golden Noodles or Phad See Yew. If you want to try a seafood dish their 3 flavored trout is awesome. For appetizer no one beats their crab delight! The owners are very friendly and the service has always been great!
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Review from Pete K.
Tacoma, WA
11/6/2011 2 Check-ins Here
best thai food in puyallup
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Review from Louise D.
Snoqualmie, WA
10/14/2011
We went here after a trip in Tacoma back home because we were starved. It had good reviews on yelp so we thought we'd try it. My husband and I eat alot of Thai food and so we are always trying new resturants. I had the Panang Curry, not only was the portion TINY but it didnt have any flavor either. I asked for 4 stars and it started like negative 4 stars!! My husband had the pad thai and it was also very flavorless. The service was fine. But i think the food is overpriced for the small portions. We will stick to good thai in Bellevue and Snoqualmie.
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Review from ingo r.
Los Angeles, CA
1/17/2009
I agree with a lot on the reviews here, mostly the bad parts. The service was rather cold and quick (not rude), the interior is kind of cute, the prices ok, but ..... the food is really not good. We had ordered 3 different curries with different "heatnesses" and 2 fried rice. The curries were all not spicy whatsovever, the veggies in them undercooked, the curries themselves very watery and just not good. The musaman curry had a different recipe with pineapples and nuts (?????) that were not mentioned on the menu. A girl had ordered hot water and got hot tea, the food was also not warm enough. Again, this is not even close to good Thai food and a joke.
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Review from Chris D.
Atlanta, GA
9/27/2011
I'm in town for the night on business and ordered take-out. I ordered the Crab Delight (Crab Ragoon) and Prik King w/ Chicken. Everything was delicious! The Crab Delight is so fresh and a very large portion. The Prik King was loaded with Chicken and fresh green beans. Both had wonderful flavor and the prices are so cheap. I will definitely order from here again next time I am in town.
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Review from Charles P.
Puyallup, WA
2/7/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I've been meaning to do a review on this place for a long time. This is the best Thai in Puyallup. And probably my favorite Thai restaurant in the area. Lunch special is where its at. You order a lunch special meal and it comes with veggies and phad thai. I love having phad thai with my meal, instead of ordering it separately. They have a large selection to chose from. Anything and everything you've ever wanted from a Thai restaurant. Love it. Dinners a little more expensive (but thats pretty much the case for any place). So if your in Puyallup WA, or its surrounding areas you have to try this place.
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