What to order at Chaiyo

Signature dishes
Thai curries, Lao-influenced salads
Editor tip
Sunday is lunch only and Monday is closed; dinner service does not begin until half seven, later than most of the quarter.
CuisineThai
Price€€
NeighborhoodDecré
HoursTue-Thu 12:00-14:00 and 19:30-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-14:00 and 19:30-22:30; Sun 12:00-14:30; closed Mon
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Signature dishes: Thai curries, Lao-influenced salads

Tip: Sunday is lunch only and Monday is closed; dinner service does not begin until half seven, later than most of the quarter.

Location

Address: 7 Rue Armand Brossard, 44000 Nantes

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