CHA YEN PHO & BOBA — Restaurant in Phoenix

If you're on the hunt for mouthwatering Thai cuisine, look no further than Cha Yen—it’s a true culinary treasure! I recently indulged in their Thai Red Curry at a fiery spice level 5, opting for just veggies—no tofu, thank you! Let me tell you, it was out of this world! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was just right. I was never a fan of Thai food in the past but something about this place spiked curiosity and I decided to give it them a shot. Let's just say Cha Yen completely turned my taste buds around!

The restaurant’s atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and I appreciate its cleanliness, which enhances my enjoyment of the meal. The chef brings out each dish with a warm smile and a graceful bow, which brings a delightful cultural charm to the whole experience.

Here’s the funny part: I’m not local, so I can only savor Cha Yen when I visit family. But after that first heavenly bite of red curry, I found myself craving it so much that I returned the very next day—I just couldn't resist! On days when I couldn’t make it over to see family, I had them order takeout for me! 😂 Now I'm constantly brainstorming reasons to visit more often just to get my fix!

I also ordered their Pad Thai (no peanuts) for a family member, again at spice level 5 to keep my red curry nice and zesty! Watching them bravely tackle each bite—tears streaming down their face—was priceless! Not everyone can handle the heat like I do! 😂 Next time, I'll definitely show some mercy and go for a more manageable level 2 for them to enjoy.

If you're fortunate enough to live nearby, do yourself a favor and head to Cha Yen. As for me, I’ll be planning my next visit... and figuring out how to keep that delicious takeout...

Love this place! Such a cute and inviting atmosphere here while you wait for your drinks or food. I originally came here for tea and milk tea with boba and saw that they were offering Thai and Vietnamese food. My favorite combo - a dangerous combo I must admit 😆 the Okinawa milk tea I have gotten more than once and same with their passionfruit tea. For food, the green curry was incredible! And their fried noodles of some sort my fiancé got was really nice as well. Next time we came we got the lemongrass pork and that was incredibly tasty. Our waitress when we sat down for food was really inviting and engaging in conversation and we felt like we were at home. Highly recommend! Update: interestingly both times I have got boba the boba do not fit through the...

I was so excited to try this place but probably won’t go back. Good pho, but the girl working the front had horrible customer service. When I first called to place the order she answered saying just “hello” so I thought I had the wrong number or something. I felt ignored the whole time I was there. Thankfully the kitchen lady came up and helped me. My phone took 30 minutes instead of the 10 she said when I placed my order. When I walked in I heard the front lady telling the kitchen I had cancelled my order which wasn’t accurate. An apology...