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Is The Wild Thaiger Still Open? Update (Phoenix, AZ)

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As of September 2026, The Wild Thaiger is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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What the source shows: The Wild Thaiger's official website, checked 2026-09-08, carries a 2026 copyright, an active online ordering system, and hours (Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 5-9pm, closed Sunday) matching the OSM listing.

  • Season / episode Season 22, Episode 7
  • Original air date
  • Address 2631 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

For 'Globe Tasting' (aired 2015-03-13), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited The Wild Thaiger in Phoenix, Arizona, where Guy Fieri tried Dragon Eggz -- pork, crab and shrimp dumplings -- alongside a papaya salad and coconut pork in chile sauce. The fiery Thai restaurant built its menu around playful, spice-forward takes on classic preparations. The Wild Thaiger's official website, checked 2026-09-08, carries a 2026 copyright notice, an active online ordering and curbside-pickup system, and listed hours of Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 5 to 9 p.m., closed Sunday, matching its address at 2631 North Central Avenue. No relocation, ownership change or closure signal turned up in the available sources.

The Wild Thaiger, a Thai restaurant at 2631 N Central Ave in Phoenix owned by chef Olashawn Hasadinratana-Weaver, appeared in the June 2021 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode 'Takeout: Real Deal Delivery' (S34E4), marking its second appearance on the show after a 2015 episode, according to DDD Near Me. Guy Fieri highlighted the restaurant's Dragon Eggz, a pork-and-crab dumpling, along with its Mu Yang marinated pork skewers, according to the same source. Fieri has called it among the best Thai restaurants in Arizona, according to DDD Near Me.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 22, Episode 7
Original air date
Episode title
Globe Tasting
What was featured
Dragon Eggz dumplings, papaya salad and coconut pork
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Wild Thaiger
Season / episode
Season 34, Episode 4
Original air date
Episode title
Takeout: Real Deal Delivery
What was featured
Dragon Eggz pork-and-crab dumplings and Mu Yang pork skewers
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Wild Thaiger

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wild Thaiger still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Wild Thaiger is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to The Wild Thaiger after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

For 'Globe Tasting' (aired 2015-03-13), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited The Wild Thaiger in Phoenix, Arizona, where Guy Fieri tried Dragon Eggz -- pork, crab and shrimp dumplings -- alongside a papaya salad and coconut pork in chile sauce. As of September 2026, The Wild Thaiger is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is The Wild Thaiger located?

2631 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured The Wild Thaiger?

Season 22, Episode 7 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired March 13, 2015. The episode is titled “Globe Tasting”.

Is The Wild Thaiger still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The fiery Thai restaurant built its menu around playful, spice-forward takes on classic preparations. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
2631 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
wildthaiger.com

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