Maya Thai Eatery

"Maya is one of the best thai restaurants in New Jersey. The staff and owner are very friendly. The food has great flavors compared to a lot of other Thai restaurants. Fully authentic. Finding Maya was like finding a diamond in the rough. I would highly recommend going there. Pricing is reasonable."

"The OWNERS response is despicable! Another sign of disrespect! It’s sad when you have to LIE to alter an HONEST REVIEW. The food SMELLED I could barely stomach the taste I had. I asked to exchange YOU REFUSED! You moved my food over to the side while demonstrating that I take it home. I did NOT EAT IT. READ THIS BEFORE GOING! Zero stars should be an option to express how I was treated, to describe the taste of the food I ordered, and my dining experience. On Monday, May 29, 2023 I experienced the WORST service that I have ever had in my life! I arrived famished as I had driven from out of state to meet two of my girlfriends that I had not seen in months for lunch. We had never eaten at this restaurant before, but were excited to meet and dine together. They arrived before me, but placed my order of Pad Thai noodles with chicken and shrimp. I arrived 15 minutes later, but I was ready for a good meal!! However, instead I was disappointed when I noticed a foul odor coming from my plate. Although the smell was not pleasant, I cautiously gave it very small try. I noticed right away the noodles were over cooked. It tasted as bad as it smelled! It was DISGUSTING and the WORST Pad Thai noodles I’d ever eaten. I usually LOVE Thai food especially Pad Thai noodles. I politely asked the waitress if I could please exchange it for something else, I could not eat it. She proceeded to the kitchen to ask, then shortly returned with an uncomfortable smile & firm answer of, “NO we cannot” She offered for me to buy another meal but I’d have to pay for both meals. I asked could it just be removed from my bill? I was still told, NO. The owner came out (once we requested the manager ) and confirmed the answer was NO! She was RUDE and she demanded payment. She continued to snap at me as I gracefully explained that I didn’t like it. I had tried it, & I was willing to pay for another meal, as my two friends had ordered different meals that did not smell & appeared to be appetizing. I’d barely touched my plate (as you can see in the photo it’s a full plate of food.) You may notice the food is shifted to the side that’s not from me eating it, the manager shoved the food to the side as she angrily demonstrated how customers take their plates to go) she said the reason for the unpleasant taste and smell was because my friends ordered it before I came. She suggested I’d wrap it up to go as other customers have done in the past when they didn’t like their meals, and she insisted I still pay regardless of whether I liked it or not. I responded by stating that I refused to argue with her about it. It was as if she wanted to argue. I continued drinking my tea (which was delicious btw) and then the waitress brought out the separate bills. My girlfriends paid for their meals and tipped the waitress, I paid for my tea and tipped the waitress. I reminded the waitress again, I would not be paying for the meal I did not like or eat. The owner came out of the kitchen one last time to yell at me, and said “Next time don’t have your friends order for you!” And I was asked to LEAVE before I finished the tea that I’d paid for! I suggested she take some management training classes so she could acquire the skill to run a restaurant and treat her customers professionally, with respect & kindness. I peacefully left the restaurant as she stormed off back to the kitchen. Her behavior was impulsive & disturbing. We were all completely shocked, and disappointed that we’d chosen this Maya Thai Eatery. I mean let’s be real here, who wants to go to a restaurant where your food is considered “AS IS” whatever is prepared, good or bad, the customers are OBLIGATED to eat it, take it, and pay for it!! No exchanges or refunds. This is not my usual practice. I usually won’t complain a meal unless it’s REALLY BAD. I personally would not recommend anyone I know to go to this restaurant. Bad BUSINESS!! TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE"

"We come here often. The food is great ! Its the best Thai food around this area. Calamari's are always fresh and the sauce that comes with it is so delicious. I ordered the pad Thai noodles which is my favorite."

"We have been to Maya Thai several times already and every time it has been wonderful. Everything here is made fresh and to order. All the appetizers are delicious. We especially love the golden bag, crab rangoons, spring rolls, and dumplings. There are too many wonderful entrées to choose from. The spicy stuff is very spicy though! However there are also plenty of dishes for those (like me) who can't handle spicy. Restaurant is clean and inviting. Staff and the owner is always so kind and friendly."

"Definitely one of the best Thai spots I have been to! The vibe was nice and everything was on point from the apps to entrees. The Thai dumplings were so delicious and they know how to hook up a pad Thai. So happy we came across this place cause I will definitely be back!"