I love Thai food, and I've had a lot of it. I've never been *surprised* by it until I ate at Payakk. Intensely flavorful, vibrant dishes that make all of the flavors pop. Note that they currently don't have a beer or wine license, so no drinks at the moment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Neal
Creative while respecting traditional Thai flavors. I was blown away here, I can't stop thinking about the threaded tuna salad. I had two entrees. Can't wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carolyn P
Exciting new neighborhood restaurant! Warm and inviting ambience, amazing fresh and innovative food, great service! We ordered Green Lady Tiger Curry, Tamarine Chicken Wings, Jor Pu and the Mango Sticky Rice Toast Bar for dessert! Enjoyed everything we ordered and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend Payaak!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam
Highly recommend a reservation. The food was good, but my favorite dish was the Sea Bass Curry and the Sai-Ouwa. Everything was tasty and I love the vibes of the restaurant. Giving me retro and eclectic decor. I would definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
M Natchapong
The ambience and decor are beautiful — warm lighting, modern Thai style, and a cozy vibe that makes you want to stay longer. It’s the kind of place that feels both relaxed and upscale at the same time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debbie M
Everything we ordered was incredibly delicious with complex flavors! Each dish was artistically and beautifully presented. The service was attentive and efficient. Bank, our waiter was delightful.
We ordered the mushroom curry puffs, which consisted of 3 super yummy large puffs. The shrimp satay consisted of perfectly cooked shrimp. The Pad Thai Chaiya was fabulous with a deep fried soft shell crab on top. The Green Lady Tiger Curry had so much tender medium rare rib eye steak that we can make 2 meals out of it. The eggplant in the dish went really well with the green curry.
We’re excited to have a great restaurant in the neighborhood!! I enthusiastically recommend Payakk!! Go enjoy a really wonderful meal in a warm and colorful environment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kitty Merkley
Good was delicious!! And our server (I think her name is Christina) was absolutely amazing and so nice!! We will be returning!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
helen derugin
Everything was just excellent, top no. We needed this type of restaurant in Montclair and I am happy we have it 😍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Greenberg
Payakk is so good! An elevated Thai restaurant, the dishes are inventive and elevated. The flavors of each dish really come through. And let’s be honest, it’s hard to beat a solid Pad Thai, which Payakk does fantastically well with its jumbo shrimp and fried softshell crab. Will absolutely be going back, so glad to have another great dining option in the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Borel
Amazing and hearty takes on Thai staples presented by a charming staff in a hip, intriguing space.
Delicious! This is such a lovely neighborhood gem. We had a delicious meal with great service, we’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Wilson
Well Payakk, I will be bayack for more. The food is phenomenal. The atmosphere is great. The service was perfect. What a great new spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adrianne Toomey
Yay! Good food in Montclair 💕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Pecoraro
An extremely attractive restaurant, delicious haute-Thai food and welcoming staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Neal Conatser
We live in the neighborhood and were lucky enough to stumble upon them during their soft opening. Everything from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere was magical. We will definitely be back!
I love Thai food, and I've had a lot of it. I've never been *surprised* by it until I ate at Payakk. Intensely flavorful, vibrant dishes that make all of the flavors pop. Note that they currently don't have a beer or wine license, so no drinks at the moment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Creative while respecting traditional Thai flavors. I was blown away here, I can't stop thinking about the threaded tuna salad. I had two entrees. Can't wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exciting new neighborhood restaurant! Warm and inviting ambience, amazing fresh and innovative food, great service! We ordered Green Lady Tiger Curry, Tamarine Chicken Wings, Jor Pu and the Mango Sticky Rice Toast Bar for dessert! Enjoyed everything we ordered and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend Payaak!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Highly recommend a reservation. The food was good, but my favorite dish was the Sea Bass Curry and the Sai-Ouwa. Everything was tasty and I love the vibes of the restaurant. Giving me retro and eclectic decor. I would definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The ambience and decor are beautiful — warm lighting, modern Thai style, and a cozy vibe that makes you want to stay longer. It’s the kind of place that feels both relaxed and upscale at the same time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything we ordered was incredibly delicious with complex flavors! Each dish was artistically and beautifully presented. The service was attentive and efficient. Bank, our waiter was delightful.
We ordered the mushroom curry puffs, which consisted of 3 super yummy large puffs. The shrimp satay consisted of perfectly cooked shrimp. The Pad Thai Chaiya was fabulous with a deep fried soft shell crab on top. The Green Lady Tiger Curry had so much tender medium rare rib eye steak that we can make 2 meals out of it. The eggplant in the dish went really well with the green curry.
We’re excited to have a great restaurant in the neighborhood!! I enthusiastically recommend Payakk!! Go enjoy a really wonderful meal in a warm and colorful environment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good was delicious!! And our server (I think her name is Christina) was absolutely amazing and so nice!! We will be returning!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was just excellent, top no. We needed this type of restaurant in Montclair and I am happy we have it 😍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Payakk is so good! An elevated Thai restaurant, the dishes are inventive and elevated. The flavors of each dish really come through. And let’s be honest, it’s hard to beat a solid Pad Thai, which Payakk does fantastically well with its jumbo shrimp and fried softshell crab. Will absolutely be going back, so glad to have another great dining option in the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing and hearty takes on Thai staples presented by a charming staff in a hip, intriguing space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious! This is such a lovely neighborhood gem. We had a delicious meal with great service, we’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Well Payakk, I will be bayack for more. The food is phenomenal. The atmosphere is great. The service was perfect. What a great new spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yay! Good food in Montclair 💕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An extremely attractive restaurant, delicious haute-Thai food and welcoming staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We live in the neighborhood and were lucky enough to stumble upon them during their soft opening. Everything from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere was magical. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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