Chaiyo's Thai & Sushi

Chaiyo's Thai & Sushi is a beloved Knoxville institution serving authentic Thai cuisine and fresh sushi rolls in the heart of East Tennessee. Located at 601 James Agee Street, just minutes from the University of Tennessee campus, this family-run restaurant has been a local favorite since 2009, earning nearly 1,000 five-star reviews from the community. The menu features an impressive array of Thai classics including their famous Pad Thai with stir-fried rice noodles, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts, along with aromatic curries like Massaman curry with potatoes, carrots, and whole peanuts, and the spicy Larb Gai minced chicken dish. Sushi lovers rave about signature rolls like the James Roll with shrimp tempura, avocado, and spicy crab, the UT Roll loaded with shrimp tempura, eel, and cream cheese, and the Sea of Love with spicy tuna and avocado. The restaurant offers comfortable dining options with lunch served Monday through Friday from 11am to 3:30pm, dinner from 3:30pm to 8:30pm on weekdays, and Saturday dinner from 4pm to 8:30pm. They also provide convenient online ordering and takeout services, making it easy to enjoy their authentic Thai and sushi creations at home or on the go.