Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant

I love many of the dishes here. The spring rolls, pad Thai, curry fried rice, and pineapple fried rice are all solid dishes. My husband loves the beef laab and drunken noodles. The Thai tea is delicious.Be careful when ordering the spice levels as they make things spicy. Service is friendly and fast. They have a small parking lot, but there is plenty of street parking.Bonus- all the dishes are labeled and there are MANY gluten free options.

This is my second visit to Joy's for lunch. This time I went with my daughter in law who is in a wheelchair. I called a week before to ensure that it was handicap accessible which I was assured it was. Well, I'm not sure what their definition of that is but it was anything but. There are two spots in front which you have to drive completely around the building to find. One has a handicap sign and the other does not. We were fortunate to park out there as the handicap spot was already taken. That said, once we got out of the car, the driveway was very icy, the walks had not been shoveled AT ALL making it extremely difficult to get in. We could see no curb to access with a wheelchair and ended up navigating the snow packed curb to get to the unshoveled walk and eventually to the front door. There is a double entry. Thankfully, the second door was propped open and we got in without having to ask for help.The food is good but the restaurant is in woeful need of updating and repair. The upholstery has cracks and holes in it making it most unappealing to even sit there. Although we thoroughly enjoyed our food, getting in and out as well as the need to repair made this trip not as pleasant as it could have been. With the tremendous competition, I'm not sure we would return there. We would find a spot that is truly handicap accessible with food that is just as tasty.

Small hole in the wall with phenomenal Thai food! Be careful, the spice level will sneak up on you! My husband ordered the Pad Thai and I ordered the Pad See Ew. I ordered a spice level 2 and it was HOT! I personally love the veggies, especially the Chinese Broccoli that they use! Service is great, considering the team is very small! Definitely recommend checking them out!

I never suspected this unassuming suburban Thai restaurant would be hopping on a Wednesday night, but we arrived shortly before two large groups and one smaller group came in to fill the main dining area. I counted twenty people, including me and my spouse. One person was staffing both the floor and the reception area, which involved handling 2 or more takeout orders at any given time. Another person came from the kitchen to serve the food. Our server was courteous and attentive as she could be, but it did seem like management was not expecting so many people that evening.We really enjoyed the food. The papaya salad was the best I've had in a long time. The papaya and other vegetables were finely shredded, seasoned with fish sauce and spices. The menu said it was prepared with lime juice, but I saw lemon wedges mixed in. It was still good. My spouse ordered the pad prik khing, green beans with red curry sauce and mock duck. The beans were nice and crisp. The mock duck didn't really taste like duck, but the texture absorbed the sauce and made you forget you weren't eating meat. The dishes were served in classy ceramic bowls, and the sticky rice that came with the papaya salad came in a small basket.The building might have been a midcentury diner before. There were distinctive large dining car-style windows framed in wood, now accented with festive silk flowers. The metallic front door also has a nostalgic 1950s look. Hanging from the dropped ceiling were some Asian mobiles of birds. The dishes and flatware reminded me of elegant Thai restaurants I've visited in the past. I can see why this space might be popular with groups. With the smooth jazz and loud conversations, the space felt more like a crowded bar than a fine dining establishment, however. I could still hear my spouse, but this is not a place I would go to relax.This was a great little spot. If we're in the area around mealtime, we'll be back!

My favorite spot for Thai in the south metro area!Joy's Thai was my husband's favorite spot for years before we met, and tonight, I took my daughter. She loves Asian food, and here's what she had to say:"It's totally one of my favorite places to go if I'm in the mood for Thai. The rama (peanut curry) with chicken was filling, and the pineapple fried rice was fire! I also liked the atmosphere and the iced matcha tea. I prefer my food spicy, but my mom isn't a big fan, so I like how well organized the spice levels are so we can choose the amount of spiciness we want. I also adore their sticky rice dessert, but I was so full! I'll have to get some next time I go to Joy's."We will certainly be back, as it's now our family favorite!

We were seated right away on a Saturday around lunch time. It's a small but cute place that seems to be a little outdated, but these are also the best places! We came here for the food. There is a small parking lot in back. We started with the chicken satay. It was simple but the two dipping sauces complimented it well! They make a great peanut and cucumber sauce. The pad Thai was delicious! A really great balance of flavors that blended well and nothing ever overpowered in flavors. Im not a curry or spice fan so I can't speak to my partners dish but he said he liked it! I tried a bite and it was a little spicy for me but doable.

The food is amazing. Pineapple Rice is my favorite. It is a must stop when we are in the city. Very good gluten-free options. Service - excellent. Ambiance (inside) is a great addition to your food and experience. Consistent experience every time!

First time trying Joy's and I am glad we came! They have a nice little private parking lot so it easy to access. We were greeted and sat quickly upon arrival and the whole place was super clean. I ordered the Thom Kha soup with tofu and also got to try the green curry with chicken. Both were so tasty and filling. The flavor was great and the soup had a bit of spice to keep it interesting, but not too overpowering. With the check they brought Thai fortune cookies and they were so good. Will definitely stop back next time around.

Joy's Pattaya is a nice place to dine. I came here for lunch and decided to try their pho. The Pho is Thai style and the broth is ok. You can taste the herbs and it's loaded with all the veggies. It was served hot and with a side of either wontons or an egg roll. The sauce is perfect for dipping the egg roll. There is plenty to choose from their lunch menu. Service is as expected as there is only one person running around taking orders and dropping off your food order. Wait time good and they seat you right away! I will be back to try their other dishes as this was my first time. Overall, service is good, food is decent and the environment is calm and relaxing! Go try check out!!! Bona petite!!!

My date asked me to pick out a good restaurant in the Richfield area, I picked Joy Pattaya. Don't do it, just don't. Yes, it was that bad.We are seated at the table, and there was no silverware or napkins. Not even water. We ordered our appetizers, and we still weren't given our napkins or silverware . We order our dinners, and at this point my date had to grab the silverware from another table. I ordered the Drunken Noodles, and I SPECIFICALLY said "not spicy" because I cannot handle spicy foods. I get my food, and it's spicy. I tell the youngish, male waiter that it's too spicy, and I can't eat it. He precedes to argue with me about the spice level, and he says "THIS ISN'T SPICY! IT'S FINE!" I asked him to bring me another plate, he then says "IT'S FINE." My date said it wasn't a big deal, but had I been by myself, I wouldn't have paid for that dish. Worse than this, I came home and I was pretty much sick the rest of the day from the food.The way my date and I were treated was like the garbage they fed us at this subpar, unprofessional restaurant. DO NOT PUNISH ANYONE YOU CARE ABOUT BY TAKING THEM HERE (I can do caps, too).