Chai Yo Thai — Restaurant in Nottingham

A real gem in the heart of Nottingham!

Visited for the first time this evening me and my partner, with it being often coming up on Google we thought we should give it a try.

From the outside this unassuming restaurant would be easily missed by those passing by and to those people I would say unlucky you!

The restaurant inside is a mix of traditional and homely setting with a nice pagoda entrance leading you to your table, upon arrival the waiting staff were super friendly and welcoming and lead us to our table.

We ordered a vegetarian platter which was full of flavour and choice, for £13 we were spoilt with choice from delicious tender spring rolls, sweetcorn fritters, samosas and fried vegetables and golden parcels, each brimming with flavor and beautifully presented, all came with a delicious selection of dips to accompany.

The main courses came soon after, a beef Penang curry and red chicken curry, both absolutely brimming with flavour and taste, the meat was tender and juicy and delightful from the start to the last mouthful, the coconut rice was also full of flavour and cooked perfectly.

Our waitress was super friendly, there was a small error with a meat starter instead of veggie but they quickly remedied and gave us warmth and friendly warmth throughout our meal, for just shy of £50 in total it was incredible, we loved every part of it and left with a lovely feeling of our custom being rewarded, we mentioned it was our first time and they apologised with it being a Saturday and not the usual service but to us it was faultless!

This place is honestly one of the best restaurants in the area by a mile! Very reasonably priced, great service, perfect food.

Don't miss it! A small walk round the corner from the crowne plaza, if you're staying in Nottingham you need to go here!

• Review! :) *Small note, the restaurant inside has a few stairs, which is a shame accessibility wise but I'm sure they will accommodate...

I find it hard to get authentic Thai food anywhere in Nottingham. This doesn’t really hit the spot either, which was a shame as I had good expectations given the reviews.

I would go back and try other dishes but ask for them without the western twists.

Pros: great service, no automatic service charge added (so a reminder to keep this in mind) zero mobile reception so good to avoid distractions decent warmth with regard to spicy heat which hasn’t been too reduced for western palate… although you could order things less spicy if you chose to. good grill flavour from the meat skewers

Cons: that sickly sweet chilli sauce!! That or something very similar does not belong on a pad Thai and ruined the taste and feel to the dish. no fresh lime?! Lime is a staple in Thai cuisine but this place had none at all, instead served lemon wedges. Absolutely not the same and was very much missed this from the dishes. no table condiments. Again, always used to a variety when eating in Thailand and they are easy and...

What a delightful place! Amazing food, outstanding service, good price. First visit in this family run Thai restaurant on Friday evening 29/11/24. We shared the veggie starter platter & it was crispy, light & tasty with 3 dips & prettily presented with carved veg. Then I had red chicken curry with plain rice, the Sweet Basil was not to my taste & the lovely waiter (son of the chef) said I could ask for it to be omitted next time. The chicken was very tender. My companion had a beef stir-fry with Spring onions & cashews, the beef was caramelised & like 'burnt ends' if you know what I mean-delicious, with egg fried rice. A rice portion is probably enough to share. We went for the full experience & chose coconut pancakes & banana fritters for pud-super sweet & s/w vanilla ice cream. Will definitely go again & try out something different on the very good value lunchtime...