Jay's Authentic Thai Cuisine

3710 S Lafountain St, Kokomo, IN 46902, United States

Jay's Authentic Thai Cuisine
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Jay's Authentic Thai Cuisine is a beloved culinary gem nestled in the heart of Kokomo, Indiana. Pad Thai, fresh spring rolls, curry dishes & signature cashew chicken served in a relaxed ambiance adorned with traditional Thai-inspired decor.

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Diner Review №1

This is a very casual spot - nothing fancy. But the prices are great and the food is amazing! Highly recommend!

Diner Review №2

Was very disappointed in the service. We were given a menu and got our drinks but sat at the table waiting for service for almost a half hour. I patiently waited since there was only 2 workers and 1 was seating, ringing up the bills and getting orders. Finally had enough and walked out after a couple was immediately seated and asked what they wanted to order and we had still not been waited on. Really wanted to try out the food but didn't have the time to continue being ignored.

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Great food and service.

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Love the food but the service is beyond terrible. If you get lucky and catch them while they are open which is VERY RARE don’t expect anything other than them yanking money out of your hand quickly and throwing your stuff at you and pushing you out the door. When I called and told them my order was messed up they didn’t make any attempt to correct it or remake it nothing. Actually when I ordered next they didn’t the exact same thing and for full price. I recommend checking out another restaurant to save yourself some troubles..

Diner Review №9

Great food fast service good prices

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The best!

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작은 음식점입니다.
현지화된 맛이지만 한국인 입맛에도 잘 맞습니다.

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한국인들 한테도 추천 드립니다.

Diner Review №16

All I can say is yummy, yummy.

Diner Review №17

Love love love Jay's! I usually get the chicken pad Thai but the pud kee and pineapple fried rice are also good. Best rangoons around. Huge portions for lunch or dinner.

Diner Review №18

Great food, the first time eating Thai food. I really liked what I got. A must try for sure

Diner Review №19

Amazing seasoned fried rice. Will definitely be going back for more!

Diner Review №20

I did not like the Chicken Pad Thai here at all. It was overcooked so the noodles were basically mush, had only a very small amount of chicken in it, and it was almost completely devoid of flavor.

Diner Review №21

The food is great; the service is fine. HOWEVER, they were closed four out of the five times I went; despite their POSTED hours stating they should be open. Call before you go to make sure they are open.

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Simple dining room. Phenomenal food, portions, and prices ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Diner Review №24

Tasty hot food, I'm not an expert on Asian cuisine but everything tastes more than good.

Diner Review №25

Highly attentive wait staff. The food is delicious and the waiter had great recommendations for those unfamiliar. We really enjoyed our meal.

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Enjoyed the shrimp hot pot! It was 🔥

Diner Review №28

Had to work up in Kokomo and decided to try some Thai food for the first time. Asked for recommendations and she helped me pick out 2 orders. The food was better than I thought it was going to be. Very filling. I also tried the Thai tea and it was delicious as well. Nothing special on the looks of the place but it serves its purpose. I would definitely come back if I was in town to try something new. Worth a visit!

Diner Review №29

Quick and tasty. It's a great value for what you get, and I really appreciate the quality veggies.

Diner Review №30

간도 적절하고 아시안 푸드 손 꼽히는 맛집이에요. 점심시간에는 사람들이 많아 대기 하셔야 할거에요.

Diner Review №31

Jay’s is not the best Thai food I have ever had however, it is consistently very good. The dining room is impeccably clean, and customer service is equally wonderful whether dining in or choosing to carry out. This is a standard go to for my family. I am thankful Kokomo has Jays Thai.

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Food is always great.

Diner Review №35

집근처 가성비 좋은 태국음식점이에요.
양도 많아서 좋았고 담에간다면 맵기정도는 HOT으로 선택할겁니다

Diner Review №36

Genuinely amazing, "divine" -my sister

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L3 with beef

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Quick service. Generous lunch plate.

Diner Review №40

Received exactly what we ordered and service was fast

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Super fast food service, always served hot
No nonsense style of service
Great place for a simple, tasty and easy on pockets dinner date

Diner Review №42

All meals are delicious and fair price.
But thai tea is too sweet for me, need to mix some water.

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We always order carry out, but the food is amazing!

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This is a very nice little place and the food is very good. This is one of my favorite places to eat. If you haven't tried them out I highly recommend them.

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Jay's is that hole in the wall place that people rave about. I love this restraunt. I hope it never goes away.

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Delicious!

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This is by far the best authentic Asian food we have in Kokomo. The prices are good and the food is 🔥... I suggest this place to everyone, and everyone that has went loves it

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Yummy food, good service, good prices.

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Delicious Thai cuisine, loads of flavor!

Diner Review №59

Amazing Thai food you will not be disappointed. The red curry was breathtaking

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Delicious

Diner Review №61

Good food and cheap

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The Best 💯

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Amazing Thai! Kind of expensive, but REALLY FRIGGIN GOOD!

Diner Review №65

Very good food, fast service. The dining area could use a facelift, but the food makes up for it. Beef fried rice was tasty and some of the best spring rolls I have had. Wife loves the tofu fried rice and red curry. We will be back for sure!

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The food was excellent and great friendly service.

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Everything is delicious!! I can't pick a favorite.

Diner Review №70

This used to be my favorite place in Kokomo and when ownership and staff changed this past 6 months to a year it's slowly going downhill. The waitress with red highlights I had today was RUDE to my mom who asked for chicken in her lunch and the waitress told her that wasn't what she ordered and refused to correct it.
I was right there and that was one of many negative experiences I have had.
I may give it another shot in the future but for now I'll give my business elsewhere

Diner Review №71

Fantastic food that is well made. Definitely not one of the cookie cutter asian take out places! Highly recommend the Thai Amazing.

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Absolutely awesome food 👌

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This was my first experience having pad Thai and I thought it was excellent! Service was VERY quick and the wait staff were friendly. Portions were very healthy. I would definitely go again!.

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The food was really good and the staff were pretty nice! I would for sure go back again! I had the red curry and then had some spicy fried beef rice to go!

Diner Review №77

I liked it!!! Not a large place but does have plenty of seating. The food is a totally amazing experience it's self. The atmosphere in this place is comfortable for anyone to sit down and enjoy a taste of paradise. Good prices and quick friendly service.

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Food was very good

Diner Review №81

Pineapple fried rice was excellent, almost addicting. It had lots of pork in it. Could make 3 meals out of it, definitely 5 stars. Pud Thai was ok, very very very little meat in it. The noodles all stuck together in clumps. Then the noodles all broke apart with the slightest pull, making it hard to eat with anything other than a spoon.

Will go back for the Pineapple Fried Rice though.

Diner Review №82

Food is amazing!!! The Pud Thai or any of the stir fried noodle dishes are fantastic. The Chicken Fried rice, medium spicy is another favorite of mine. I have never had Thai food until trying this place. Every time I order, I am always amazed at how delicious it is.

Diner Review №83

With sweet staff serving you, an orange and grey interior that is pleasing to the eye, and delicious meals at reasonable prices, what more could you ask for?! Seriously, look how cute the rice is. It's a heart! You've got to order a Thai Tea to get the full experience-- you'll find yourself craving these teas all the time because they're THAT kind of tasty. As for the food, you won't find these flavor combinations elsewhere in the city. The food can be made spicy for you adventurous types, or mild for those that just want the in-depth flavor. I'm a big fan of the veggies! They also have a unique Crab Rangoon that is worth trying. This could easily become one of your weekly lunch spots, or your dinner go-to when you want to go out. It sure has been that for our family!

Diner Review №84

Food and people authentic

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Love the food here. I could eat here every day.

Diner Review №87

It's very obvious they take pride in their restaurant! Our server was very sweet. Our food was the perfect temperature and the perfect spice level. Amazing quantity and quality for the price! We will definitely be back (also look at the photo of the cute heart shaped rice!!!)

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One of my favorites in Kokomo!

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Stopped for first time to pick up pad Thai as I’m driving home to Michigan. Really good!!

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I love this place!!! Best Pud Thai in the country. Yes that is a bold statement, but prove me wrong.

Diner Review №93

One of the best value lunches in Kokomo. Pineapple Fried Rice, Pud Kee Mow, and Garlic Tofu are among the best dishes.

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This is a great place to eat. Authentic Thai food, great quick service, and prices are very reasonable. Portion sizes are huge and the quality of the food is amazing. The atmosphere is small, but genuine and welcoming. I will definitely be eating here again!

Diner Review №96

Tasty Thai food, due to bad weather, restaurant was empty. I did see multiple to go orders being picked up.

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The best option for Thai food in Kokomo!

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Absolutely love their food.
It's been a while since my first review. The food is not as good as it used to be.

Diner Review №102

Service is good food was good but too much oil 😳

Diner Review №103

Visited at 11:30 on a Wednesday and it was packed. Luckily I found a small table, was quickly presented with a menu. First time here so went with a basic Pad Thai with chicken, hot. Good came out fairly quickly for how busy they were. Good presentation and it tasted great. The sauce was very good. Noodles were cooked perfectly. Could have used more green onion. Spice level was adequate. Really liked the dish and a fair price. I will be back next time Im in the area. Only con was the lack of Tom yum soup.

Diner Review №104

Food was very tasty. Solid overall. It's a bit of a hole in the wall, and the bathrooms aren't the nicest. However, the food is the main attraction as it should be. Very happy to see the current owners displaying the restaurants roots via a wall decal. Staff was very courteous!

Diner Review №105

Absolutely stunning food. Best Thai restaurant I’ve ever had. I love their pad Thai plate.

Diner Review №106

Great food and great value. Good spot to get away from all the chain restaurants in town. You can’t go wrong with any dish here.

Diner Review №107

The staff is very nice, and spacious for immediate seating. The Thai tea is incredible sweet but so good. The garlic chicken wasn't very garlicky, but the red curry with pork was delicious. Overall, an enjoyable meal.

Diner Review №108

I loved this food.

Diner Review №109

Tasty, quick and great value. My meal had fresh veggies and the portions were just right.

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So delicious! Reasonably priced, clean environment, GREAT food!

Diner Review №113

Nice portions size!🙌 i really enjoyed my pad thai which was easily modified with no fish sauce to be vegan.😁

Diner Review №114

The best Thai food I've ever had. Chef should be at a $$$ in a big city

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Really good, authentic Thai food.

Diner Review №116

One of my favorite Thai restaurants. I would give 5 starts to food, overall I would give 4 star considering packing for to go orders.

Diner Review №117

Their food is very good and the service is fast and friendly.

Diner Review №118

Great food. Can't wait to go back.

Diner Review №119

Great Thai cuisine at good prices.

Diner Review №120

Food was good, but not excellent.
Waitress mask not covered her nose.
Plain interior

Diner Review №121

Delish!!! I love this place! I do wish the hours were different.

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What Thai restaurant doesn't do panang, on top of only having 1 curry option available? "Authentic Thai Cuisine" seems like a giant lie to me.

Diner Review №124

One of my favorite places to grab lunch during the work days in Kokomo.

Very rarely have I been disappointed. It's not a spectacular place for Thai, but has a more than decent menu. Served hot and tasty food.

Diner Review №125

Authentic and delicious!!!!! A great place to go with a group of people for an inexpensive dinner. I’m taking a star away because during my visit they were out of meals that included beef or curry- sad face.

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Good food and good service.

Diner Review №127

Prompt service, reasonable cost, but the restaurant does not have the aroma of a Thai restaurant. Basil, galangal, a variety of greens and vegetables would help. But I thank you for the lunch.

Diner Review №128

So good

Diner Review №129

Good service, food was ok. It appears that some of the authentic flavors are not as prevalent as they were 5 to 6 years ago. Desparately miss the authentic, original flavors of Thailand. Pineapple fried rice is good, need more thai basil, Masaman Curry good, but, not much eggplant in dish as we previously experienced.

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Best Thai Food!!! Great Service!

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Huge portions! Great Pineapple Chicken Curry! Fast service too!

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Good food at reasonable price

Diner Review №136

The lady on register was quite nice but the menu had a lot to be desired and the same goes for the food

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Good food quick service!

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Love the food!

Diner Review №140

The Gai Pud Met Ma-Muang (Mild cashew chicken) and chai tea is the combination. The large portions are enough to eat for dinner AND still take some home for lunch tomorrow.

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Very good food

Diner Review №142

Ginger stir fry with chicken was excellent, pud thai with beef was ok, not one of the best dishes I've ever had, but was ok. Thai tea was very good, also had fried dumplings, they were very good... Sevice was quick to get our order, but it got really busy while we were there, and then service got slow. I would prolly order to go next time

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Good food

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Got my order correct and a good amount for the $.

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Today is 28 Jan 2021.

I ordered a shrimp green curry.

The number on Google Maps sent me directly to voicemail. I wanted to place my order before I arrived.

The order was taken fast. The food was ready in a timely manner.

The taste of the food was good. However, the portion was small. It had 4 shrimp. In essence the soup was a vegetarian soup. The shrimp was 5% of the whole soup.

I had to order a torta from the Mexican restaurant next door to get some protein in my meal.

I don't recommend it at all. My order was to go, so I don't know if they used to serve more food when they offered dine-in.

Diner Review №147

It's a Thai family owned restaurant, so: Always good; always authentic. Rice noodles, fried rice, stir-fries, and curries. My wife always goes for the Cashew Chicken, mild. My son usually goes for the Chicken Red Curry, extra hot. The extra hot is impressive. I've had a few pork, chicken, and tofu dishes. Never disappointed. Wish they'd dice the tofu smaller though. We've never had the appetizers because the main dishes are huge. Take-home reheats well.

Diner Review №148

Excellent food!!! You can order the food mild, medium, or hot spiced. I seem sensitive to spices so had been ordering my food mild. I did decide to try the medium and found it more flavorful with no bite to it. I highly recommend this restaurant. Right now, you can order in person or by phone, but must carry out, no drive through. It's really a gem of a place!!!

Diner Review №149

Quick service and the fried rice is excellent. Love the curry and flavorful seasonings.

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First time eating Thai, had chicken fried rice, absolutely delicious, wonderful people, I am a fan and I will be back!

Diner Review №152

Absolutely delicious, I would go there anytime in the future

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Does not do sit in at this point in time

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Best thai food around and Great service!!

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Great food!!

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I enjoyed their pad Thai, chicken fried rice and red curry chicken. As of this date there is no eat in all food is take out. Thai tea was good as well

Diner Review №159

Awesome food and friendly people

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The food is delicious and reasonably priced.

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Love the food. Service is always good although the lay can be grumpy.

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Amazing food. Definitely try the Thai iced tea

Diner Review №163

It's just so good. Been eating here for years

Diner Review №164

I was pretty bummed because I was really looking forward to eating there today, waited until 430 and there was no answer do I drove by and they are closed until the 25th :/ oh well

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I love this restaurant and staff that run it It is Well kept and clean inside the meal comes very quickly and the staff are very friendly

I was friends with Jay when he first came to Kokomo and opened the restaurant I lost track of them for a while and he passed during that time much to my disappointment he was a very fine individual and I miss him

Diner Review №167

Horrible experience 1st time I called in an order I was told 25 mins an hour later my food still wasnt ready..I got a refund & had to leave with no food & still starving to get back to work for my pay was already being docked..I gave a 2nd try this time my food was in a ripped bag no cardboard for support & more importantly they gave me no fork to eat with..I'll never go back

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Really good food

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Great Thai food, best kept secret.

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Good tasty Thai food. Large portions.

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Fantastic fare

Diner Review №174

Was a very good price . Plenty of food in the lunch. Everything tasted great.

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Great food, quick service, cheap prices. If you're looking for friendly conversation with staff, you will be disappointed; very business-like and efficient.

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This place is very clean and the food is amazing. The employees are friendly!

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Excellent takeout Thai food

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The best

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Ahhh...I hate to say it but Jay's Authentic Thai Cuisine has dropped the ball since I've first started eating there. Although most of the food still remains tasty...the overall choice of meals, atmosphere, cleanliness and service leaves one heavily wanting. It does however remain to be the go to spot for Thai food in the Kokomo area but if corrections are not made to fix the problems stated above, then the future of this once gem of a restaurant does not look good.

Diner Review №181

The food is made with culture, all seemed greater than Chinese kitchens with enhanced fused unique flavors that pass wow, "4 star" flavor with a low end brick and mortar. I feel this taste deserves quality setting.

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Great food, fast service!

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Thaitanstic. Best international restaurant in town. I like my rice in a plastic bag. I hope this business won’t turn into buffet. My favorite menu item is green curry.

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Phenomenal food...yummy!! Fast service & very polite!!

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Spicy and tasty

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Great place to get some delicious vegan food!

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I have eaten here numerous times now. I usually get the cashew chicken, one of their most popular dishes. I am never disappointed and always filled. Their Thai Chai is pretty amazing as well. The place is popular so sometimes it gets crowded but the staff always work their hardest to get you taken care of.

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Pineapple fried rice is my go-to meal at Jay's. So good!

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I had a great meal in Kokomo, owner of both said is trying to expand menu in Marion..

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They couldn't even get an order of soup right. Being that I live out of town I didn't find out it was messed up until I got home. Really a disappointment. It was the first and last time I tried their food.

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Delicious! Friendly staff!

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Disappointed. I've had decent dining experiences here in the past, but this evening was a lousy experience. Four of us went here for dinner. We ordered our meals (three fried rice meals and one order of Chicken Pad Thai). After 40 minutes the waitress brought out my Chicken Pad Thai and very politely told the three people there with me that they had no rice, and would they like to order something else. No, I didn't sit and eat my meal in front of the three people who had nothing to eat. We left hungry, tired, and confused as to why they waited 40 minutes to tell us that three of us weren't going to be getting our meals. There are too many good restaurants in town to put ourselves through that again. I'm not inclined to go back.

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So good

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Just the thought of going back here makes me hungry. Delicious food and wonderful service

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  • 200 reviews
  • 4.5 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 765-452-5599
  • Website: https://jaysthaicuisine-tkocmzd.gamma.site/
  • Location: 3710 S Lafountain St, Kokomo, IN 46902, United States
  • Map: 40.443272, -86.12664699999999
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–2:30 PM–4–8 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–2:30 PM–4–8 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–2:30 PM–4–8 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–2:30 PM–4–8 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–8 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
Service options
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
  • Delivery: Available
Highlights
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
  • Trendy: Available
Crowd
  • Groups: Available
  • Tourists: Available
  • University students: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available