The food is authentic and delicious. The owner is an amazing woman who works hard and always strives to deliver the best food, service, and experience. She makes you feel so welcome the second you walk in. Love it here!

I've been coming to Chao thai for years! I was a little worried it wouldn't taste the same because the previous owner retired and new owners took over. Food is still very good. This is my favorite thai spot.

The lunch portion of the chicken panang was great! Included soup and egg roll were on point. Prices were great for 2025! What's not to like? I'll be back on another lunch break soon. Great service, cozy restaurant. Thanks!

Soooo cute I love it! I would consider this a hole in the wall since the food was soooo good, yet so underrated. Dare I say probably some of the best Thai food I've had in a while. They had the Asian aunties in the back and they knew what they were doing!! I went with my family and shared our food family style with Pad Thai, Larb & something with Crispy Pork (with sides of steamed and sticky rice). Absolutely loved it, the service was exceptional even with them having a lot to go orders. Definitely recommend this spot for a chill date night, time to kill between classes or if you just want some authentic Thai food that will satisfy any craving!!

I love this place. My boyfriend and I eat here at least once a week. I used to go to block9/ Nittaya's but when I tasted Chao's tom kha, I couldn't go back to block9. Their menu is a little limited but well worth it for the curries and fried rices. We get the duck and panang curry, I never get sick of it. Their fried bananas are great as well!

My second time coming here with my co-workers and the food is always great. I really enjoy the customer service. The man at the front is always super kind. We love this place because the prices are reasonable.

It's chow time with Chao Thai! The service from boss man is always amazing, a strong and friendly presence to greet you, assuring you always get the right plate you're craving that day. The food is packed with flavor and the aroma that comes from the kitchen when the food is being prepared inflates your nostrils into thinking you're in your Thai grandmas kitchen. I've never had a short from amazing meal here. I read some of the reviews saying that the portions aren't large or that the service is slow and I couldn't disagree more. Not once, have I left here hungry, not once have I waited more than 15 minutes for my food. Even if I did have to wait more than 15 minutes, you can't rush greatness. Chao Thai is one of my favorite restaurants, truly, a chefs kiss.

Humble little spot near UNLV to get some good Thai food. My work team and I dined here on our lunch break and the food came out within 20 mins. I had some spring rolls and Pad See Ew, both of which were yummy and flavorful. The restaurant wasn't too busy, so I can't speak to wait times when multiple parties are dining. The interior is humble with a few tables/booths. There are no bells/whistles on the decor and things could use a little updating, but it smelled and seemed clean enough. The service was direct and to the point. The prices were okay. A little bit steep for a no frills spot, but it was good at least! Parking is easy, as the restaurant is in a full plaza.

A coworker and I were looking for a good Thai place near work and decided to check out Chao Thai and we are so glad we did. We went around 11:30am and it wasn't busy. It's near ULNL and school wasn't in session that day so could make a difference. They did have several To Go orders while we were there. They have Lunch Specials (Monday - Friday) with 15 choices that are $9.95 for an Entree that includes steamed rice, spring roll, and soup. It's a few dollars more if you choose beef, shrimp, brown, or fried rice. I went with the Spicy Basil with Beef and loved it. Their spice level is 1 (mild) to 5 (very spicy). I went with a level 4 and it was exactly what I wanted. Spicy enough if you like it hot but not overwhelming where you can't taste the food. He also gave us some chili sauce on the side so you can add as needed. My coworker went with the Pad Thai with Chicken, spice level 4. I tasted some of it and it was delicious. Noodles mixed perfectly in the sweet-savory sauce with all the accoutrement- veggies, bean sprouts, and chopped peanuts. The portions for the Lunch Specials are good. The place is nice and clean- nothing fancy, just casual. The male that was working was our server, cashier, and took phone orders and is amazing. He was very friendly and attentive. We told him we enjoyed our meal and would definitely be back.