Chai Yo Restaurant

Just a short four block walk from home makes this so very convenient for me. I have walked past the front porch of this converted structure, a former residence at least a thousand times in the six years I've lived in the Irvington neighborhood. Always less than an eighth of a mile from the several apartments I've rented, and this is the first time dining here. Although it is a small space, tables and chairs are not crammed in there and are spaced a comfortable distance apart creating an intimate atmosphere for when you want to keep a private conversation, private. Main dishes are pretty much the same as you find in any one of the multitudes of Thai Restaurants everywhere. What makes this place stand out from main street Thai cuisine are the short lists of appetizers and soups. I expected a lightly breaded or won ton wrapped, fried fingerfood with minced chicken and shrimp. Nuh-huh (that's 'white boy' speak for THINK AGAIN!). There was a large whole shrimp tucked inside each of these mega morsels. Sweet & sour sauce served on the side as an optional drizzle is really not necessary, you have to try it yourself to find out. Just look at this picture ! Of course, I can't resist Thai Iced Tea since it never tastes the same when I make it at home. Dine In. Take Out. *OR* Grub hub can deliver to your location for under three bucks (as mentioned on the menu November 2019).