I have eaten at over 100 Thai restaurants around the country, so I have a very good knowledge of what I am looking for. Here is my honest review.My wife had the vegetable fried rice, few gluten free options she can eat here. It had good flavor, too mild for my taste. My wife enjoyed it. I would say 3.75 out of 5. It needed bit more seasoning and flavor.I had the stir-fry eggplant. They did warn me that the eggplant was not breaded but fried. I was hesitant but decided to try it. Well the oil from the deep frying process was too much, made my stir-fry taste very oily. So I only ate the chicken and left most of the vegetables. I usually love the sauce from the cooking process, unfortunately it was too oily for my liking. To be fair, the flavor was there just too oily.Atmosphere is ok, definitely simple/casual place, not a date location. I also didn’t like all the kitchen clutter you can see in plain site. Perhaps it’s more of a fast food casual place?I spent over an hour researching all the Thai places in the area, I was really hoping for a great place, it fell a little short for me personally. It had more of a Chinese restaurant feel to it.This is not a family style sit down place, you order up front then pay at the same time.Other reviews are pretty strong, so I am sure it fits other peoples needs, it fell a little short for me personally. I would skip the stir fry eggplant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jessica Woodhull
Papa’s Thai Cafe never disappoints. I used to have a different favorite Thai restaurant but now this is the only place I go.Quality: 10/10Flavor: 10/10Quantity:10/10Service: 10/10Consistency: 10/10THANK YOU!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marian Willingham
Love this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai
Danielle Wood
It's casual. You order at the counter but its fresh cooked for you. Absolutely delicious. All flavors & dishes were on point. We ordered 4 pretty traditional items & they were 'chefs kiss'.Vegetarian options: I had spicy eggplant with tofu.
Best Thai food by price in town imo. Order at the counter and food is delivered to your table. Todo boxes are self served near the order counter. A main dish is ~15 but gets you two meals. The cashew main with chicken was good and the chicken was still tender, not overcooked. Bonus yummy Asian drinks behind the counter like you’d commonly find in vending machines in Japan.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Rhonda Parashis
Although my pumpkin curry was pretty tasty, the pieces were so big I had to use a knife & fork to eat it. Also, the pumpkin wasn't done cooking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Mrboy enjoy
The reception was very good. Thai people and northern people stop by this shop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
milana g.
We ordered 3 things and 2 came fast but the pad thai came at least an hour later. Looks like too many too go orders but doesn't bother to give us the time of day when we ask about the order of food. Food was good but rather go somewhere else for sure.
Drew
Good fresh Thai dishes with a wide variety of options including vegan. Can be very busy with up to a 90 minute food prep time after counter- ordering experience. Tip: Ask on food times before ordering. Service can be strained on peak weekend nights. No alcohol served.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
OGY Durham
Excellent Thai food - the shrimp spicy basil, garlic pepper beef, and pineapple fried rice are so flavorful! Truly a great find! Be warned though - you might have about an hour - 2hr wait … but it’s so worth it!!!Also the owner runs the register and was super helpful in making suggestions for me & my husband - literally asked - do you feel like spicy savory or sweet -
Great Thai food for to go or stay in. Menu has lots of selections and the brown rice is really good. Efficient staff and fast service. Owners are wonderful people.
Eugene Buczynski
The Pad Thai was excellent, along with the Thai iced tea. Fast and friendly counter service, easy on street parking. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai
Collin Parker
Delicious dining spot! Order at the counter type of restaurant, which is fine by me. Great selection on the menu. Fast and friendly service. Nearby 2 hour street parking was easy to find mid day on a weekday.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai
ROBIN R
Both the drunken noodles and the papaya salad we're great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodle, Papaya Salad
Sean Shealy
I eat to Thai somewhere on the Central Coast every day. Papa Thai is tops in this area. A little pricier than some, but portions to match. Thai tea isn't syrupy sweet like some places. This is also the ONLY place locally that has nam sod. And it is YUMMY! ?
I have eaten at over 100 Thai restaurants around the country, so I have a very good knowledge of what I am looking for. Here is my honest review.My wife had the vegetable fried rice, few gluten free options she can eat here. It had good flavor, too mild for my taste. My wife enjoyed it. I would say 3.75 out of 5. It needed bit more seasoning and flavor.I had the stir-fry eggplant. They did warn me that the eggplant was not breaded but fried. I was hesitant but decided to try it. Well the oil from the deep frying process was too much, made my stir-fry taste very oily. So I only ate the chicken and left most of the vegetables. I usually love the sauce from the cooking process, unfortunately it was too oily for my liking. To be fair, the flavor was there just too oily.Atmosphere is ok, definitely simple/casual place, not a date location. I also didn’t like all the kitchen clutter you can see in plain site. Perhaps it’s more of a fast food casual place?I spent over an hour researching all the Thai places in the area, I was really hoping for a great place, it fell a little short for me personally. It had more of a Chinese restaurant feel to it.This is not a family style sit down place, you order up front then pay at the same time.Other reviews are pretty strong, so I am sure it fits other peoples needs, it fell a little short for me personally. I would skip the stir fry eggplant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Papa’s Thai Cafe never disappoints. I used to have a different favorite Thai restaurant but now this is the only place I go.Quality: 10/10Flavor: 10/10Quantity:10/10Service: 10/10Consistency: 10/10THANK YOU!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai
It's casual. You order at the counter but its fresh cooked for you. Absolutely delicious. All flavors & dishes were on point. We ordered 4 pretty traditional items & they were 'chefs kiss'.Vegetarian options: I had spicy eggplant with tofu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yellow Curry, Drunken Noodle, Spicy Basil
Best Thai food by price in town imo. Order at the counter and food is delivered to your table. Todo boxes are self served near the order counter. A main dish is ~15 but gets you two meals. The cashew main with chicken was good and the chicken was still tender, not overcooked. Bonus yummy Asian drinks behind the counter like you’d commonly find in vending machines in Japan.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Although my pumpkin curry was pretty tasty, the pieces were so big I had to use a knife & fork to eat it. Also, the pumpkin wasn't done cooking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
The reception was very good. Thai people and northern people stop by this shop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered 3 things and 2 came fast but the pad thai came at least an hour later. Looks like too many too go orders but doesn't bother to give us the time of day when we ask about the order of food. Food was good but rather go somewhere else for sure.
Good fresh Thai dishes with a wide variety of options including vegan. Can be very busy with up to a 90 minute food prep time after counter- ordering experience. Tip: Ask on food times before ordering. Service can be strained on peak weekend nights. No alcohol served.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Excellent Thai food - the shrimp spicy basil, garlic pepper beef, and pineapple fried rice are so flavorful! Truly a great find! Be warned though - you might have about an hour - 2hr wait … but it’s so worth it!!!Also the owner runs the register and was super helpful in making suggestions for me & my husband - literally asked - do you feel like spicy savory or sweet -
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pineapple Fried Rice
Restaurantji Recommends
Great Thai food for to go or stay in. Menu has lots of selections and the brown rice is really good. Efficient staff and fast service. Owners are wonderful people.
The Pad Thai was excellent, along with the Thai iced tea. Fast and friendly counter service, easy on street parking. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai
Delicious dining spot! Order at the counter type of restaurant, which is fine by me. Great selection on the menu. Fast and friendly service. Nearby 2 hour street parking was easy to find mid day on a weekday.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai
Both the drunken noodles and the papaya salad we're great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodle, Papaya Salad
I eat to Thai somewhere on the Central Coast every day. Papa Thai is tops in this area. A little pricier than some, but portions to match. Thai tea isn't syrupy sweet like some places. This is also the ONLY place locally that has nam sod. And it is YUMMY! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5