Shaiyo Thai

The food was AMAZING and the waitress was so kind, she was the only gal on the floor. I ordered the Pad Gro Pao Kai Dao with chicken and it was mouth watering. For dessert we had fried bananas - also amazing. Would totally suggest!

Dinner tonight was Shaiyo ordered to go. We shared the shrimp rolls, and she got the gang-mussaman curry, while I got the larb. I'd never had larb before, and I was quite happy with it. Larb, as the menu describes, is "Ground meat mixed with lime dressing, rice powder, red onion, green onion, cilantro, in lettuce bed." I got beef for the protein and the next to mildest level of spicy--Thai restaurants are a whole 'nother level of spicy.The larb was fantastic: the red and green onion and lettuce do a nice job of counterbalancing and lightening up the meat. The chopped red onions also have a very nice kick that add to the chilis. There's also a side of rice as well.The shrimp rolls, which are like egg rolls but smaller, each wrapped around a whole shrimp, are likewise quite delicious. The wrapping blends in wonderfully with the shrimp flavor.The food was outstanding, and the speed of the order was excellent as well. I headed out almost as soon as my spouse had placed the order, and by the time I arrived at Shaiyo the food was ready.Really first rate.

Fastest delivery estimate proved true, and the grubhub driver (that's where you're routed when you order through Yelp) followed the no-contact request. THAI LIME TEA is lovely and probably outstanding on a hot summer day, they were out of the coconut boba tea I hankered for first. Great straight up with the meal, also nice together with dry white wine for evening sipping.GOLDEN SHRIMP ROLLS come with slightly spicy plum sauce. This was the most addictive dish of the meal, I had to remind myself to not hork the whole thing ASAP. I shared a couple tailless, plum sauce-less bites with the pups and that was a *hit* with them as much as it was with me.GANG-PHED CURRY, added duck ($6)Less golden broth and grapes, more spicy heat (even at mild) than Thai Thai's duck curry which I was craving at the time I placed the order. Rice was included alongside, I paid to add the duck. Their duck was a little fattier but tasty and indisputably generous. I don't regret anything, this was tasty. Thai spice is on a different level, if you or a guest are new to it you might consider having some sour cream or equivalent on hand to calm it down. It's the most expensive thing I ordered but it'll feed me at LEAST twice and I don't mean snack portions.FRIED BANANAS had cinnamon listed but it certainly didn't punch me in the nose in any way. Sweet bananas in a crunchy wrapper, a little chocolate drizzle atop, and I was happy to see they packaged the vanilla ice cream separately. Wonderful snack or dessert when you're not craving ultra-sweet, and perfect size for two to split and be satisfied.Despite having it delivered, everything was in prime condition. The curry itself, given a few little splashes I made serving up, was lava hot and gave us time to savor the shrimp first.No regrets. Will be back to sample more.

Shaiyo Thai is an absolute gem in San Marcos! When I was attending Texas State University, I ordered their Pad Thai, and it was incredible--one of the best I've ever had! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the portion was generous.I've also tried their Tom Kha Kai, and it was amazing. The broth was rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. And let me tell you, they know what spice is! If you love your food with a kick, this place won't disappoint. Every dish I've had here has been top-notch, making Shaiyo Thai my go-to spot for authentic Asian cuisine in San Marcos. If you're in the area and craving some delicious Thai food, I highly recommend checking them out!

We stopped in for dinner on a whim. The sushi place we were originally going to visit wasn't open until later. We looked over the menu and got some pad egg rolls while we were deciding on entrees. The egg rolls were hot and filled with fresh veggies. I decided on beef pad Thai for my entree. My husband and son chose Kao Mun Gai. Which turned out to be a lovely ginger chicken over rice with ginger soup. We all ordered the #3 spice. Turns out my husband and I worked have been good with the level 2 spice. They do have a limited bar selection so we ordered sake to accompany our meal. Overall a very pleasing experience. We will be back.

My wife and I were out and about (foregoing pickleball play due to minor injury and opting to do some post Black Friday shopping instead) and decided to try this place out after reading Yelp recommendations. We've been in this strip mall close to TX State numerous times but we've never been here.We got there before noon on a Tuesday and we were the first ones there. We were told to sit anywhere and just happened to sit at a table without a QR code display to access the menu...of course the guy never presented a menu nor told us about the QR code.After checking out the menu, we ordered some fried spring rolls and told the lone server we needed more time to decide on what else to order. After what felt like a long while, he came back and told him we're ready to order. My wife ordered their Pad See Ew with tofu (ordered mild but what was served was spicy) and I ordered the Pad Ka Prao with ground pork (ordered spicy but what came was extremely spicy as depicted on the receipt). Oh yeah, we never did get the spring rolls we ordered.Aside from the added spiciness, we thought the flavors were decent. My wife thought her dish looked lighter in color than what she prefers but she liked the flavor. My dish tasted a bit saltier than it should be, I thought. Portion sizes were good.While the flavors were good, service was lacking. It looked like there was only 1 server and there was too much waiting. I guess we shouldn't be surprised by the lackluster service as a few Yelpers echoed the same thing.Lunch for 2, without the spring rolls, came out to just over $37 with tip. We'll probably be back (slim pickings for Thai cuisine in SMTX) but will be prepared for less than stellar service.

I Asked for spicy on my chicken pad Thai & it was bland. Not a bit of spice. The green curry was good, but again, not the spicy level I requested. Egg rolls were good. I wasn't wowed by the flavors, it was just OK.

I've never been the guy to go full throttle with Asian recommendations for San Marcos. The Chinese Buffets are pretty terrible; more success with some mom and pop type places covering Chinese and Thai. GF and I were headed south on 35 and zeroed in on Shaiyou Thai on a recent weekend.Consulted fellow Yelper Ardie S. about changes on the back side of the university as I don't visit this area often. Chatted about the state of the SM dining scene as he worked in the area for many years. We arrive to see a few diners; place is mostly empty. Yet, took a bit for service to get going. I did my Yelp due diligence ordering various apps to start. The Spring Rolls were unique adding pineapple to the usual ingredients inside the wrapper. The shumai style dumplings had an interesting name (Kanom Jeep) that I hadn't seen or heard of before. Add in some Crab Rangoon for that creamy and crunchy elements! Solid starters all around paired with the provided sauces. GF moved onto her Pad Thai without no spice added. Yes, there was massive leftovers! She had no complaints about her entree. Me being spice forward I ordered the Panang Curry 4 out of 5. That translated to extremely spicy on the check. The dish was a flavor bomb from the first bite. Head sweating, bathroom breaks for towels to the forehead type dish. Exactly what I was looking for. Yet, the dish bordered on salty. Once the rice soaked in the next day it was really good. The bad news... I order nearly the spiciest level on the menu and the server never returned to refill drinks. Me holding up my glass while he was in was in visual distance didn't even help. Food wise it's a win; service wise not so much.

The drunken noodles from this place made Shaiyo my new favorite Thai restaurant. Coated in a slightly sweet, savory sauce, the noodles were tender and chewy at the same time and just... addicting. I subbed mushrooms for extra bell peppers. Portion was large and price was great. Spice level 1 was perfect for me. Bf had the green curry with pork and extra veggies. His portion was HUGE and spice level 2 was just a bit much for him (and he likes spicy). We had the fried bananas and ice cream for dessert which was an alright dish, but we def enjoyed cooling our mouths off lol. Service was friendly - you scan the QR code at your table and the server comes to you and takes your order. The place was clean and inviting. Can't wait to return!

Came on a rainy day so it may be why it was empty, but while we there, not a single person came in after us. It is also on the pricier side. The food didn't feel "fresh" which was probably why I wouldn't return but the food was good. The pad Thai crispy spring rolls were just a little greasy, but tasted fine. The ambiance of the restaurant was a little sad and quiet, so I wouldn't go here if you're wanting to go to a lively restaurant.