BarnYen By Thaispice

Fast Service, best pad thai I've had at a restaurant, and nice vibe especially for this part of town. The one issue at this location is the parking is very limited near the restaurant but there's some rock path and a gym parking lot nearby. Seriously though, the pad thai here is so good. I got it with chicken and it was all cooked so well. I will say the portion was not generous by any means but the flavors were great. I will be back to try more of their menu.

We had an incredible meal from Barnyen via Uber Eats! We tried the Green Curry with chicken, chicken fried rice, and the 4'O'clock sampler, and it was a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The Green Curry was perfectly spiced, with a great balance of chicken and veggies. My husband found the fried rice tasty but felt the onions were a bit too large--nothing a finer chop couldn't fix.The 4'O'clock sampler was the highlight--cheese rolls, egg rolls, veggie spring rolls, shumai, coconut shrimp, shrimp tempura, and chicken satay. Each item was packed with flavor, and the presentation was stunning. The food itself looked like a work of art, beautifully arranged and vibrant. We did snap a picture, but... some items didn't make it because we couldn't resist digging in first! Ha ha ha!This sampler made our championship game night extra special. The delivery was prompt, and the food was still hot when it arrived. Highly recommend Barnyen, and we're already looking forward to our next order!

Came back multiple times actually. A couple of times for take out and one more time for dining in. I originally wanted the Thai Boat Noodle, but they were sold out. So I ended up getting the Khao Soii. And oh my goodness!! It was so delicious and flavorful. A little kick to it, but not too spicy. The breaded chicken was done very well, and was very tasteful. I will definitely order this again, but probably after trying the Thai Boat Noodle first. This place has grown on me and I'm delighted to have found a Thai restaurant closer to home. The service is great and the people are very friendly. The place and restrooms are very clean and neat.

BarnYen has steadily improved over time, adding more traditional dishes to their menu. I've been a handful of times now, and with each visit, I've noticed things getting better. Khao Soi ($23): The broth was thick and flavorful. I wasn't sure about the breaded chicken breast at first, but it worked surprisingly well, the katsu soaking up the broth. The pickled greens balanced the sweet and creaminess. The portion size was generous. Eggplant Horapha with Ground Pork ($16): This was my favorite dish. It was hearty, and the eggplant wasn't oily. Like their Ka Pra Pow, they don't skimp on basil. Curry Puffs (2pcs for $8): Crispy and flaky on the outside, with a warm, nicely spiced potato filling. Surprisingly jumbo in size!Papaya Salad ($12): Well-spiced and full of flavor. The sauce actually had a good thick consistency and clung to the papaya, making every bite flavorful and enjoyable.Next time, I'm planning to try their Thai Boat Noodles ($16).

My neighborhood is considered by my friends and admittedly myself as a food desert. There just aren't many options let alone good food. I can make a much better argument against that now since BarnYen showed up! Excellent service, authentic delicious food and fair price; what more can you ask for?My favorite dishes:Pad Kee MaoI recommend getting ground pork but chicken is a healthier option that is pretty good as well. What makes this dish phenomenal is the not only the flavorful meat but the sauce that comes with it. Pour a little of it over your rice and meat and it adds a nice spicy extra flavor kick. I also love the deep fried egg that comes with it.Pad ThaiI've tried so many different places that serves Pad Thai and it's not easy to get this dish just right. It's either too tangy, too salty, too bland, too sweet... BarnYen hits the right spot every time! I've been to BarnYen more times than I remember and I'm so impressed how consistently good this dish is.I love how authentic they are and it shows in their decor with good Thai music as well.Thank you for coming to Pflugerville!

Heard all the hype about their Ka prow and wanted to try. It was a bit too salty for my taste. Didn't have much of the umami flavor as much as I expected it to. However, it was still good and stood out compared to other spots in Austin. The pad se ew was flavorful. My least favorite was their steak. It was left on the grill for too long and therefore was a bit tough and chewy. Also didn't love the sauce. Very good service, kind staff. Low-key and chill spot.

Food: 3.5 /5Service: 5/5Value: 3/5A wonderful new restaurant on the east side with great service tasteful decorations! We ordered the papaya salad and the Khao soi. The papaya salad has the option of with or without anchovies. While I thought I liked anchovies, I quickly realized that the taste of anchovies completely overpowered the dish and didn't allow the freshness of the papaya salad to shine. I would strongly recommend ordering it without anchovies or ordering the anchovies on the side if you are unsure about your feelings about anchovies. I am very grateful that they offer not having it! The Khao soi was absolutely delicious. The deep flavor really resonated with me, and reminded why this is my favorite Thai dish. The one criticism I had is that they used fried chicken in the curry, which quickly became soggy, even before we had a chance to eat it. All of the other times I've eaten Khao Soi was a chicken leg or meat that had just been marinated in the soup itself, deepening both the chicken and soups flavor. I would've liked it a lot more if the protein was able to stand out as it usually does! If you've never tried Khao Soi, I still recommend trying it here because the flavors were definitely on point. Overall the service was great and the food was authentic, but the food was a little expensive for my taste, especially with the Khao Soi being $23.

Cutting straight to the chase: the food here is solid. The place is clean and the staff is friendly. We ordered the Thai iced tea, crab fried rice and the slow cooked pork short ribs panang. The tea is cold and sweet. The crab fried rice is super aromatic and delicious. The panang was absolutely amazing. The ribs was very tender; not melting in your mouth, but falling off the bone. A lot of ribs on the plate as well. The panang was delicious and addicting with the rice. We've gone back and loved everything we've gotten.

So happy to have a new Thai restaurant nearby that's easily comparable to the other highly rated Thai restaurants in Austin! I've tried about 7-8 different dishes so far, the best of them include the pad kee mao and the pad thai. I might enjoy this Pad Thai more than Sip Saam Thai's pad thai which has been our favorite for years. The other dishes haven't really stood out as much, all the different types of fried rice entrees lack a depth of flavor, it's almost a little plain tasting. Never had an issue with takeout or dining in, they're great at accommodating requests and they're all pretty nice! With that said, the pad kee mao and paid thai are done so phenomenally that it overlooks any of the downsides of the other dishes.

Second time here. First time left me thinking it was overpriced with small portions. Good reviews since meant I should try again. Walk in at 12:15 today. Greeted by a lady with an angry scowl. Seems annoyed I'm a party of 1. Seats me at the furthest back table near the bathroom. I proceed to be ignored for 15 mins, after which I got up and left. No need for me to try again. Chokdee is suffice and much nicer people.