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Phayathai Cuisine - Reviews
8917 Lake City Way NE, 98115 Seattle
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Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
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- Family
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- Small Group
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
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- Short (6–15 min.)
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- Quiet
10
Amazing Thai Food & Exceptional Service!
Run, don't walk, to this place! This is one of the best Thai food places out here. Not just because of their delicious and generous portions of food, but also their kindness and attentiveness 😇🥰.
We were 4 adults with a toddler. After ordering our food (beef krapow, Tomkha Gai, eggplants stir-fried, chicken satay), the owner offered us baby congee with chicken and shrimps carefully chopped up, and the baby loved it! Tomkha and Krapow were phenomenal, just like in Thailand!
🇹🇭 Thank you so much, guys! 😘😘
- delicious food10
- generous portions9
- kindness10
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Food Exploration
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- Couple
Group Size
- Couple
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Delicious Thai with a Kick!
My experience at this cozy Thai restaurant off Lake City Way was wonderful. The atmosphere was charming, and the service was prompt. I enjoyed the Pad See Ew and Coconut Prawns, and everything was absolutely delicious!
Be cautious with the spice level; Level 2 was quite spicy, but it was oh so good!
- atmosphere9
- service10
- Pad See Ew10
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Regular Visit
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Takeout
9
Highly Recommend for 8 Years!
I’ve mostly always gotten takeout here, but I’ve been going for the last 8 years and highly recommend. My friends even request we eat here every time they visit. Their noodle dishes, apps, and curries are all delicious!
The spice level can be a little unpredictable sometimes (I’ve had level 4s that taste like a 2, and 2s that have tasted like 5s), so accept the challenge if you like spice!
- noodle dishes9
- apps9
- curries9
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
10
Delicious Food, Great Value!
I absolutely love this restaurant! The food is delicious and the portions are a great size for the price. They’re very quick and efficient, and the restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and clean!
- food10
- portions9
- price9
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- Tourist Experience
Service Type
- Dine-in
10
Delicious Thai Food and Kind Owner
As a tourist from Thailand, I don't usually leave reviews, but the food here is delicious, just like I had in Thailand. The owner is also a really nice and kind person. I would definitely come back if I'm back in Seattle again!
- food10
- owner10
Price per Person
- $31–$40
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
2
Inconsistent Hours and Food Quality
My experience at this restaurant was marked by significant inconveniences and a decline in quality. Initially, I encountered issues with their advertised hours, as the kitchen closed 30 minutes earlier than stated on Google. This led to a wasted trip, arriving just 29 minutes before the supposed closing time only to find the kitchen already shut.
On a subsequent visit, the Pad Thai was not fresh; it was reheated and very chewy. While they did replace it upon complaint, and the replacement was acceptable, the initial experience was disappointing. The situation worsened with the owner's rude response to my feedback, which further downgraded my overall impression and led me to reduce my rating.
I hope this feedback helps address the misinformation regarding their operating hours.
- advertised hours2
- Pad Thai3
- owner's rude response1
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
8
Great food, affordable prices!
My experience at this restaurant was much better than places in East Seattle, and the prices were significantly cheaper. Although there was only one server when we visited, the food was excellent and the atmosphere was great.
- food9
- price9
- server5
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
9
Hidden Gem with Flavorful Thai Dishes
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! We loved the Pak Prikking with fried tofu, and the green beans were cooked and seasoned perfectly, offering just the right amount of kick at level 1. The Pad See Ew with chicken had a superior depth of flavor compared to other Thai restaurants we've tried.
We finished our meal with a perfectly portioned and wonderfully sweet black rice pudding. We're glad we finally stumbled upon this hidden gem.
- Pak Prikking with fried tofu9
- green beans9
- level 18
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
9
Delicious Pork Curry - Will Be Back!
I wanted to try something new, so I ordered the Kang Hung Lay pork curry. It was so delicious, or should I say, zap! 😋 I will be back again!
- Kang Hung Lay pork curry10
Price per Person
- $81–$90
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
2
Greasy, Too Sweet, and Uninspired
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. The food was greasy and excessively sweet, earning a low score. The server seemed unfamiliar with the menu, admitting they hadn't tried any of the dishes, which contributed to a poor service experience.
The restaurant was empty, suggesting a lack of atmosphere. Given these issues, we won't be returning.
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- server2
- restaurant1
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