Yaara Thai Restaurant

Totally good vibes, the decor is really filled with Thai icons. The spicy soup warms the gut and it’s really appetising (the coriander tho :/ not a fan ) Massaman curry is crazy rich in flavour, with crunchy peanuts and onions to add texture yet the beef is less juicy than expected. Overall something that is outstanding. Pad pong karee with soft crabs is absolutely amazing. How they managed the taste of the vegetables is something underrated. The crabs are super fresh. Pineapple fried rice is one instagrammable dish. Crazy good also since the flavours balance out sweet and savoury. Mango sticky rice is the icing on the cake.

Impromptu walk in off the street. Warm welcome and charming service. Food quality was excellent and portion sizes were generous. The complimentary liqueur was a nice touch. One dish was one we have not encountered beforr ie..the sweet and sour scallops were really nice. I think their use if quality produce and ingredients is commendable.

We are on holiday here on the gold coast and saw this restaurant from our hotel room and thought we'd try it out....best decision ever! From the moment we walked in we were greeted by friendly and courteous staff, the service was impeccable from start to finish. The fruit infused water was refreshing and delicious!! The food is to die for, so fresh and full of flavour!! We were even treated to a complementary butterscotch schnapps shot each after our meal. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening, we'll be back before our holiday ends!! Second visit: All we can say is WOW!! The service is impeccable, very warm and welcoming, the owner is on the floor and is one of the most gracious hosts we've ever met. All of the staff are welcoming, polite and friendly, they ensure you feel at home! The food is absolutely incredible, fresh, flavourful and plentiful. Tonight was our second visit within our week's holiday, we cannot wait to come back on our next Gold Coast getaway!! The massaman beef curry was amazing and the chicken satay sticks are like heaven on earth! This is the best Thai food we've ever had (including in Thailand!!) Thank you for our second wonderful evening, we'll see you again next time!! 5/5 stars, Iyara Thai is a must if you are on the Gold Coast!!!

Ate here for the first time and we really enjoyed it! Great service- chair pulled out and serviette placed for you when you are seated. Refreshing infused water continuous refilled. Quick and attentive servicers; starters out in 10mins and mains 10mins after that. All of the staff were pleasant. Food was really good too. We have been to some pretty good Thai places and this ranks in the top few. Maybe a slight bit westernized but still the flavours were amazing. It's a bit more pricey than we would normally go out for; spent $100 for 1 x starter, 3 x main courses, steamed rice and 1 x soft drink ( no alcohol ). We still left with enough for lunch the next day and they gave us a bit of extra rice for the leftovers. That was for two of us. Pleasant atmosphere too. Soft music and not loud which is nice, can actually have a conversation without shouting.😅 Highly recommend if you're in the area. Bookings essential.