WE WENT LOOKING FOR THE BEST THAI FOOD IN ALL OF S.E. FLORIDA
Yes, we’re unapologetic Thai food lovers and this turned into a full mission.
We were willing to roam a 50-mile radius chasing authentic flavors, cooked to order, served with warmth, and enjoyed in a place that actually feels inviting.
Naturally we assumed Miami or West Palm would win. Instead, the surprise of the year was tucked into a small Deerfield Beach shopping center.
The name is humble — Just Thai — almost like it isn’t trying to impress anyone. Then the food arrives and quietly proves it doesn’t need to brag.
The room is cozy, casual, and intimate with soft lighting that makes you want to slow down and enjoy every bite.
Annie and Sam run the place with the kind of friendliness that instantly makes you feel like a regular.
Every dish tastes deliberate, like recipes protected and perfected over time.
My personal favorite, the Pad Kee Mow (Drunken Noodles) is bold, fragrant, and perfectly cooked. ( They make it vegan for me )
My wife’s beef fried rice was packed with flavor and cooked just right, and we started with an edamame appetizer that was fresh and simple in the best way.
Just Thai’s menu includes Pad Thai, green curry, Khao Soi Gai, Moo Ping skewers, and Tom Kha Gai soup.
We watch how quiet others become as soon as their meals come because everyone is too busy enjoying it.
They also have great desserts like homemade coconut ice cream.
The quality is exceptional, the portions generous, and the value feels like a gift.
Even parking is easy, with spots behind the building and additional space at nearby Hillsboro Square, which removes the last excuse not to go.
There’s a quote that fits perfectly here:
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” – James Beard.
This place understands that truth.
It’s authentic, welcoming, and memorable in a way chain restaurants can’t replicate.
We went searching for the best Thai food in South Florida and found a hidden gem that deserves recognition far beyond its modest storefront.
👍 BE SURE TO ASK FOR LAUREN THE BEST WAITRESS IN THE WORLD
This is a glowing five-star-plus recommendation without hesitation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Lichtenwalner
Horrible service! Horrible food! The lady at the front rude! I’m sure they use something else for meat and tons of oil . 🤮🤮🤮
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Debra Smith
Hidden gem! Everything was super fresh and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donna scholz
Five stars the drunken noodles was out of this world pad. Thai guaranteed amazing should’ve got that everything else. Good. I ordered something nasty from the street food menu should’ve never ordered that because it was bland and flavorless doctored it up with some spices and it was OK but next time I’ll order the pad Thai.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Kuhn
Fantastic delicious Thai food. Some of the best Thai food I've had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Valdez
Definitely a mom&pop style restaurant which I found refreshing and inviting . Extremely friendly staff and food was beautifully presented , abundant and more importantly , delicious !
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Miller
Wonderful meal! Pad that and spring rolls were 10/10 amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Claire Brodie
Amazing food, you can taste the freshness and care. The staff is so friendly. One of the best pad Thai I've had down here. Thai donuts are exactly what you want from a funnel cake. A weekly date night for us. It's a small place but we haven't had to wait for a table yet, I think its just luck because they'll get packed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacqueline Danzer
Amazing ✨️ Quality of the food. The service. Clean, beautiful decoration, cozy, bue the most important was the culinary experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Munge Ngalame
This was a cute and quaint restaurant. The service was good and the food tasted AMAZING! The server was attentive and the food came out hot. I will definitely be back if I come back in the town.
I truly enjoyed visiting this restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious. It honestly felt like I was back in Thailand while tasting their Pad Thai, curries, and pineapple rice with shrimp.
The service is very warm and attentive, and the atmosphere is cozy, beautiful, and genuinely Thai. It’s a lovely family-run place with a welcoming, authentic feel.
I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to everyone.
Reginald Simeus
I ordered take out, so this review is specifically about the portion sizes for take out orders — and they’re honestly laughable. For the price being charged, I expected a reasonable amount of food, but what I received barely qualifies as a full serving. I just expected more for $25+ worth of food. It’s simply not worth the money for a take out order.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Gregg Wilkinson
Brought a team from work for dinner. Everyone loved it. Great food. Great service. Great place to talk and enjoy friends.family owned - good vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Kozuszko
Food was good . Shrimp were huge . Had the shrimp pad Thai
WE WENT LOOKING FOR THE BEST THAI FOOD IN ALL OF S.E. FLORIDA
Yes, we’re unapologetic Thai food lovers and this turned into a full mission.
We were willing to roam a 50-mile radius chasing authentic flavors, cooked to order, served with warmth, and enjoyed in a place that actually feels inviting.
Naturally we assumed Miami or West Palm would win. Instead, the surprise of the year was tucked into a small Deerfield Beach shopping center.
The name is humble — Just Thai — almost like it isn’t trying to impress anyone. Then the food arrives and quietly proves it doesn’t need to brag.
The room is cozy, casual, and intimate with soft lighting that makes you want to slow down and enjoy every bite.
Annie and Sam run the place with the kind of friendliness that instantly makes you feel like a regular.
Every dish tastes deliberate, like recipes protected and perfected over time.
My personal favorite, the Pad Kee Mow (Drunken Noodles) is bold, fragrant, and perfectly cooked. ( They make it vegan for me )
My wife’s beef fried rice was packed with flavor and cooked just right, and we started with an edamame appetizer that was fresh and simple in the best way.
Just Thai’s menu includes Pad Thai, green curry, Khao Soi Gai, Moo Ping skewers, and Tom Kha Gai soup.
We watch how quiet others become as soon as their meals come because everyone is too busy enjoying it.
They also have great desserts like homemade coconut ice cream.
The quality is exceptional, the portions generous, and the value feels like a gift.
Even parking is easy, with spots behind the building and additional space at nearby Hillsboro Square, which removes the last excuse not to go.
There’s a quote that fits perfectly here:
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”
– James Beard.
This place understands that truth.
It’s authentic, welcoming, and memorable in a way chain restaurants can’t replicate.
We went searching for the best Thai food in South Florida and found a hidden gem that deserves recognition far beyond its modest storefront.
👍 BE SURE TO ASK FOR LAUREN THE BEST WAITRESS IN THE WORLD
This is a glowing five-star-plus recommendation without hesitation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Horrible service! Horrible food!
The lady at the front rude! I’m sure they use something else for meat and tons of oil
. 🤮🤮🤮
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hidden gem! Everything was super fresh and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Five stars the drunken noodles was out of this world pad. Thai guaranteed amazing should’ve got that everything else. Good. I ordered something nasty from the street food menu should’ve never ordered that because it was bland and flavorless doctored it up with some spices and it was OK but next time I’ll order the pad Thai.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic delicious Thai food. Some of the best Thai food I've had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely a mom&pop style restaurant which I found refreshing and inviting . Extremely friendly staff and food was beautifully presented , abundant and more importantly , delicious !
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful meal!
Pad that and spring rolls were 10/10 amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Amazing food, you can taste the freshness and care. The staff is so friendly. One of the best pad Thai I've had down here. Thai donuts are exactly what you want from a funnel cake.
A weekly date night for us. It's a small place but we haven't had to wait for a table yet, I think its just luck because they'll get packed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing ✨️
Quality of the food.
The service.
Clean, beautiful decoration, cozy, bue the most important was the culinary experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a cute and quaint restaurant. The service was good and the food tasted AMAZING! The server was attentive and the food came out hot. I will definitely be back if I come back in the town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I truly enjoyed visiting this restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious. It honestly felt like I was back in Thailand while tasting their Pad Thai, curries, and pineapple rice with shrimp.
The service is very warm and attentive, and the atmosphere is cozy, beautiful, and genuinely Thai. It’s a lovely family-run place with a welcoming, authentic feel.
I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to everyone.
I ordered take out, so this review is specifically about the portion sizes for take out orders — and they’re honestly laughable. For the price being charged, I expected a reasonable amount of food, but what I received barely qualifies as a full serving. I just expected more for $25+ worth of food. It’s simply not worth the money for a take out order.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Brought a team from work for dinner. Everyone loved it. Great food. Great service. Great place to talk and enjoy friends.family owned - good vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good . Shrimp were huge . Had the shrimp pad Thai
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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