Paya Thai Curry

"After moving to Sarasota ten years ago, we finally found a Thai restaurant that's love at first bite. We ordered our usual for a first visit to a new Thai restaurant, Drunken Noodle with beef and Pad Krapao with minced chicken. We also ordered the papaya salad. We asked for the hot spice level for all three dishes, one level below Thai hot. All three dishes came out perfect in terms of both flavor and spice level. A pleasant surprise is that Drunken Noodle came with actual wide noodle. By wide, I mean 3/4 inch wide, not the 1/4 inch wide variety in all other Thai restaurants we've tried. The wider noodle has a much better texture. The papaya salad is also by far the best we've had in Sarasota. We'll go back for sure to see if the cooking is consistently this good."

"I'm a big fan of Paya Thai restaurant, where I can indulge in authentic Thai cuisine. The staff is always warm and welcoming, and the dishes are consistently flavorful and fresh. I usually opt for the tofu pad thai, which is expertly prepared and strikes a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. The portion is generous and satisfying. I also enjoy their papaya salad, which is crunchy and refreshing. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere, adorned with Thai artifacts, adds to the pleasant dining experience. I highly recommend Paya Thai to anyone who appreciates Thai cuisine or is looking to try something new."

"Delicious Thai food. Best I’ve had in Sarasota county. We’ve been searching for authentic Thai food in the area since moving from Hawaii. This place is pretty much it. We had papaya salad, chicken satay, pad thai and green curry. All were delicious! We got medium spicy level but it waa doable and we could’ve gotten hot. Friendly and attentive service. We plan on coming back to try more."

"Excellent service and outstanding food. I am a huge fan of "Thai Spicy," which was delicious. They also serve "no heat" for my husband's fantastic Crispy Duck. Good wine selection as well. Our new favorite for healthy and delicious food! We will be back!"

"Having lived in NY and experienced excellent Thai meals at several restaurants in Manhattan we never thought we would find such well prepared Thai specialties in S.W Florida. Boy were we wrong. Paya Thai Curry prepares some of the best Thai food we have had and clearly the best of the few we have tried here in Florida. Their papaya salad as well as their stir fry dishes are excellent and the level of heat you ask for can be adjusted accordingly. We have dined here 3 times and the service from the friendly son of the chef owner is always cordial even if they are busy which they understandably are.We are confirmed regulars!"