Iyara Thai Restaurant

Our family of six recently enjoyed a delightful Thai meal at Lyara Thai, and it was absolutely yummy! From classics like Pad Thai to flavourful Green Curry, Papaya salad and Red Curry every dish was a hit. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff made it a memorable experience for all of us. Highly recommended!

The man recommended a lamb shank curry not on the menu. Damn good! All meals en pointe. Def give it a go if you like tasty Thai meals

We have ordered prawn, duck, pork and beef dishes to share, a bottle of Shiraz and a glass of white, it was such a lovely evening, everything is perfect, I forgot to take food shots, definitely a first for me, but also a testament to the quality experience. Must return.

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!!!

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.

Great food - so flavourful and great plating. The waiters come around and they place the napkin on you themselves. The food took around 30 minutes to come but I went with a big group. The food is a bit pricey. Otherwise this place was amazing with very friendly people and good food.

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.

Absolutely amazing food so delicious we were so impressed by it. Got the satay skewers for starter and I got a yellow curry while my partner got a massaman curry and it was probably the best Thai curry’s we’ve had since moving to Australia. The only disappointing thing was the frozen ice cream was a frozen block we couldn’t get into it with our spoons it was rock solid. But will still give 5 stars as we had a wonderful meal and the staff were very friendly and helpful 😇

Food and service was amazing! The serving sizes were bigger than I expected, so I was pleasantly surprised. Staff were so lovely and welcoming. Definitely recommend the pad thai 🤩

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.

The restaurant was amazing! Seen the high star reviews online and they absolutely deserve it.

Food is brilliant and fantastic service from those working, very attentive. Great value for money, would recommend to all!

This is a gorgeous restaurant, in the heart of Broadbeach, with incredible food. We had the banquet with the Tom Yum soup, Massaman, and Chicken Cashew. We took some home with us. We will be back!

The best Thai restaurant in Australia that I have tried. Got tom yum seafood soup, coconut prawns, beef massaman curry, green and red chicken curries, and pineapple fried rice. The food is authentic and delicious. It is always fresh. The staff are very useful, friendly, and nice. I always come here when I visit Gold Coast. It is highly recommended. Kind regards, Ziyad

Iyara Thai Restaurant on the Gold Coast is an absolute delight. After years of singing its praises to my husband, our recent visit proved why it's mine and my family’s all-time favorite Thai spot. The dining experience was beyond delightful—exquisite dishes, impeccable service, and a lovely atmosphere. This restaurant has earned its solid 10/10 rating, and it remains a must-visit whenever we're in the area. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking an outstanding Thai culinary experience on the Gold Coast.

Tonight, I typed into google “best Thai on Gold Coast” and this place came up. I thought I would give them a go and I was not disappointed! My partner and I are very particular with our food and this place was so yummy! The service was very prompt, very friendly and you even get prawn complimentary prawn crackers upon arrival. I now have my new favourite Thai food restaurant! I highly recommend!

Service, food and atmosphere was excellent. From the time we were greeted until we left we were treated very well. The food was absolutely beautiful and the service was very attentive, the staff made sure we had our glasses filled and our food was brought out promptly. Highly recommend.

Best Thai restaurant in Qld.
Wife and I had banquet for two.
Great combination of dishes.
five out of five for every dish.
Excellent service, authentic Thai decor.
A culinary experience beyond all expectations. 🌹

Great service, tasty food, decent portion, value price. and they fast! What else can we ask for a good thai food?
Plus, you'll get infused chill water. Mine is apple and lemon, and my partner got strawberry. Also, my partner ask for a tea, and they served in a cup without even charge it. Will be a regular for sure ❤

Absolutely amazing 10/10 food is always perfect and fresh..Family owned business
All the staff are friendly every time we get family or friends come to the Gold Coast we always go downstairs to the Lyara Thai
Highly recommend 👍🏾

Really attentive service and courteous staff.

Food was also yummy with good serving size.

A pleasant experience at Lyara Thai!