Where do I start? A good friend recommended this place, so my friend and I decided to check it out on a Friday night. The decor is so lovely, and we were greeted as soon as we walked in. We got a table by the window and skipped the appetizers, ordering the pineapple rice with shrimp and the Thai spicy basil instead. The pineapple rice was sooo good--I finished the whole thing before I even realized it, lol. It's BYOB, but they also have yummy lemonades and iced teas. I got the lychee lemonade, and my friend ordered the Thai iced tea. Both were delicious! We finished with the mango sticky rice, and oh my--it was amazing. The warm purple rice was cooked perfectly, the mango was sweet, and the creamy coconut sauce tied it all together. The service was superb, and the food was delicious. We had such a great time and would definitely come back! read more

Food is consistently good and authentic. Service can be slow on Friday nights and weekend. read more

8thai restaurant - Khao Soi chicken - Thai Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

One of the most authentic Thai in the area. The beef drunken noodles were cooked to perfection ! The food were all tasty and the serving size was enough for 2 meals, I ordered the chicken pad Thai and while jt was tasty the chicken was a bit dry for me. The curries were delish! Def recommend read more

I love the decor here! It fits the aesthetic as soon as you walk in. Artsy with a flair. There wasn't a wait, we were seated immediately. Such a nice, clean, warm, open space. The seating is perfect because it doesn't feel overcrowded. Though the restaurant wasn't full when we arrived. The crowd swelled eventually. I would've given this place 5 stars if the service was better. We were a party of two. Both lovers of Thai cuisine and 8thai was next on our list. What a delight! My Pad See Ew with chicken was delicious! I also had some chili oil on the side, which had some spice but so yummy. The papaya salad was just okay, but everything else otherwise was awesome. I especially love the window seating, it's a great option if you're dining solo and want to people watch. I'll be back again. I recommend this place for good Thai food and decent prices. I hope to try their duck next time. read more

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I'm kinda shocked about the good reviews based on the two dinners my husband and I ordered. We had the chicken rama otherwise known as Pra Ram and pad woon sen. The chicken in the chicken Rama dish was very dry and the sauce was no where near as good as it's supposed to be. Pra Ram is supposed to taste like peanut butter and be creamy in texture. The sauce in my dish was watery, and it didn't taste anything like peanut butter. I suggest the chef go to Thai Diner in Clark and see how that dish is actually supposed to be made. The pad woon sen was just ok , but not nearly as good as it's supposed to be. The sauce to that dish had no flavor and not nearly as good as it's supposed to be. There are far better Thai restaurants out there so I don't recommend this one. read more

8thai restaurant - Pad Woon Sen just ok, I had much better - Thai Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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Very nice, excellent service, beautiful decor and good was excellent . Highly recommend.

Ordered to go, but inside was well decorated and has a nice ambiance. Looked like a great spot for a date night so I would recommend dining in if you can. The food was good, overall tasty. I liked the curry more than the noodles actually, in which we tried pad Thai and pad see ew. Their Thai iced tea is very good too as I got to try that. Parking is available with a small lot on the side but the main street can get busy. read more

8thai restaurant - Green Curry Chicken, shrimp pad Thai and beef pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

We are here on a Tuesday night as part of Restaurant Week. We both ordered off the prix fixe menu. The restaurant has a minimalist feel and quite spacious. There's a backroom that could be used for parties or overflow. Ample parking nearby. The food was just not up to par. Nearly any other Thai restaurant has better food and I'm not judging it against the best ones. While both appetizers were good- Crab Ragoon and Thai Shumai - we both ordered the Pad Thai, my friend with shrimp and I ordered chicken. The main taste was of ketchup and the teh dish had a sort of dark and musky flavor. Now ketchup is used in Asian cooking, but not as the dominant flavor in Pad Thai. And it didn't have that bright flavor you associate with Thai food. In a effort to get a more balanced and less dark flavor, I asked for more limes and peanuts. Nope, didn't really help. While my chicken was appropriately cooked, the shrimp was overcooked and rubbery. We both had the Sticky Mango Rice which had little sauce to marry the rice and the mango. If the food was the only issue, it would have been 3 stars. But the service was simply unprofessional. So let me start out with I understand there were only one other couple eating dinner, insofar as we could see. And we arrived at 7:00. The restaurant closes at 9. It was a Tuesday night. As we ate our main course, the waiter repeatedly tried to clear our entree plates. We were still eating. Rather annoying but they continued to try and take our plates though, again, we were still eating. Then they brought desserts and tried to shove them on the table for two when there was no room since our entree were still there! Assuming we'd never see them again, I suggested we put them on the adjacent table. We left a 8.30, while they were closing up. So heres the deal. You want to close up while we're there and still eating, fine. I really don't have an issue. But trying to grab plates while we're eating and doing it repeatedly and insisting on serving dessert when we are still eating our entrees is simply not professional and appropriate. Another star demerit. read more

Food was very tasty, good ambience too. Service time wasn't that bad either, the only problem was the restroom. It wasn't clean nor was ut well lit. read more

Ordered in with Friends. Food was solid. I would order again. Service - NA Ambiance - From what I see, it seems nice. read more

I may be a sucker for Thai food but this is up there with some of the best Thai food I have ever had. The inside was super clean and modern with plenty of seating. The service was prompt and all food came out piping hot. The mummy shrimp was out of this world. The outer layer almost tasted like a frosted mini wheat deep fried around a shrimp, insanely good! The shrimp pad Thai had a classic taste and was nothing too special but great nonetheless. The pineapple fried rice with chicken was so fresh and had cashew nuts that added that extra crunch and dimension to a super flavorful dish. I had lychee lemonade for the first time ever and it was amazing! It almost has a white peach type of flavor but it's not too sweet and super refreshing. Definitely recommend stopping by 8 Thai for a date night or even a work party! read more

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Delicious dinner - country style noodles with tofu and red curry w tofu. Food was delicious served quickly, and it was hot. My 6th time here. read more

8thai restaurant - Red curry w tofu - Thai Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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Lovely restuarant with a very cute interior. I ordered food for pickup and the person who took my order was very helpful. The dishes I ordered were a solid 3. The shrimp mummy were a good size but I can tell they fry everything in the same pot and they don't swap the oil out often. All in all, I wouldn't order again. The Pad se Ew with chicken had a very deep molasses taste. It was ok but the chicken was very overcooked. read more

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Went there for dinner with friends (Mar 30, 2026). Food was very delicious with fresh tasting ingredients. Everyone enjoyed. Lots of vegetarian options. We had shrimp penang curry, massaman curry and the Rama jumbo shrimp with peanut sauce. We will definitely be returning . Parking lot nearby. Ambiance was great but table cleaning service could have been a little better especially since the restaurant wasn't crowded. read more

Great food. Nice people. Good service. Awesome addition to Cranford. Fun with friends, family or for date night.

The food was delicious and the restaurant was gorgeous! I think the service was a little slow, but nothing terrible.

Meh. I typically judge a Thai restaurant on their Pad Thai. I think that's fair given that THE common dish. Well this one CERTAINLY disappointed. It tastes alright; I've DEFINITELY had better. Here's the problem--HOW DO YOU NOT PUT PEANUTS IN A PAD THAI?!?!? That's BASIC. But yup, I have a pad thai with NO SPICE and NO PEANUTS. If it had those TWO basic and necessary ingredients, they may have had a new regular but this is just meh. And no bean sprouts either. Disappointing to say the least. When Mama's is open, go there. For the price, y'all could have given me peanuts and bean sprouts. read more

My usual Thai place had been lacking so I decide to try this one. Ordered a chicken pad see ew, a chicken pad Thai and sticky rice with mango. The entrees were tasty and portions were a good size. I was left disappointed in the dessert. For the cost It was tiny and did not look appetizing. The taste left a lot to be desired. The rice was a purple rice which was fine but the grains were hard, sticky rice should be chewy. I would come here again just skip the dessert. read more

8thai restaurant - Thai Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

Place has potential but it's not there yet. Pad Thai had too much tomato paste or something similar. Massaman Curry was a soup consistancy. Nice list of fancy desserts but they get served in a small paper food boats; (a little stingy with fresh plates). There's lots of sweet and sticky sauces to go with some of the items. Unfortuantely they did not have any wet naps and paper napkins were kept at a minimum while we kept asking for more. However, after leaving we went for a walk and saw a dog that immediately went over to my wife's fingers and licked them clean. Like the price. read more

8Thai is a great addition to the Cranford, NJ dining scene! Cool ambience and tasty food! It has so many options that if you're unsure about Thai food or are a first Thai-mer, you'll be just fine! With their extensive menu, there's something for everyone. BYOB helps keep the cost down, which is a plus these days! The noise level can be a make or break for me, and here it was just right! It was noticeable how hard the waitresses were working, which was admirable. We will be back! PS Do NOT leave without trying their Thai ice tea! Incredibly good and oh so refreshing! read more

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Their dishes do the job but can be inconsistent . Staff is always friendly and food always comes fast and hot. Interior is cheeky and a nice break from the usual aesthetic in downtown cranford. Not my style but at least they're trying!!! Very reliable takeout -- so bumped up to 4 stars from 3. read more

The hype is real! Amazing food (Pad Kee Mow/drunken noodles, and Pad See Ew). We eat Thai around NJ often and there isn't a place that beats 8Thai (a few are on par, MANY fall short). Cute interior (though we ate outside). Friendly service. What more could you ask for?! 100% recommend! read more

Always on the hunt for a great Thai spot - I came in here for a date night after seeing it had recently opened. The restaurant itself is quite large and beautiful designed. They have plant murals on the wall and a fun neon sign. Booth seating, stand alone tables and counter-style seating with green velvet chairs. Reservations were pretty easy to make. Street parking is available nearby. The food itself was pretty average. Ordered -Roti Massaman: probably the most flavorful of all the items ordered, no fried onion topping as listed -Pad Thai: good portion size, a bit too dry -Spicy Basil: good portion size, could've used more flavor Dessert- Thai tea crème brûlée: the fruit on top complimented the Thai tea flavor very well The restaurant is a BYOB, which I noticed several customers took advantage of - wine bottles, steel bottles, etc. They didn't charge a cork fee which was nice. Will continue my hunt but keep this place in mind for group dinners. read more

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Ordered 8Thai for pickup on a Friday. Took about 45 minutes. The food was spectacular!! The appetizers stayed crispy even though we did takeout. The spring rolls were incredible. I loved my pepper and garlic beef. The sauce was so garlicky and the food tasted fr so. Can't wait to dine in here! So happy for this new addition to Cranford. read more

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We wanted to try someplace new and stumbled upon 8Thai as a recently opened spot. We found easy street parking right across and the interior was warm and welcoming. No reservation but we were quickly seated within 5 minutes. For appetizers, we ordered the roti massaman and crispy calamari which was piping hot! Curry tasted great with the rotis and the calamari was super fresh and crispy. I ordered a Thai tea as well (pro tip: it's BYOB- can this place get any better?!) For the entrees, we ordered the pad thai, pad see ew, Tom Kha soup (unpictured but delicious as well!), and pineapple fried rice. Everything was a hit with the table and it was more than enough for our party of four. The staff was very attentive and the owner came to check on our table multiple times. If you like thai food, come check out 8Thai :) I will definitely be back for seconds! (And to try their dessert menu) read more

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Such a good addition to Cranford's downtown restaurant scene! 8Thai has a newly refurbished adorable interior, with the high-quality cuisine to match. You can tell the new owners really care about customer experience -- the manager/owner came up to our table three times throughout our dining experience to see about how we were finding the place. Safe to say it was all smiles for us! Added bonus -- she's a BYOB, boys! The only places left for improvement I'd say is that the dining area did fill partially with smoke from the kitchen, and our food came out at different times. Overall terrific experience though and we will surely be back!! read more

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A mid to strong 3. The chive dumplings were nice and crispy. Flavor on point. But they use too much corn starch in the filling, giving it a gelatinous internal consistency. Really unpleasant. 3/5 The Crab Rangoon. I've had better. 3/5 The chicken satay was moist. The peanut sauce wasn't creamy enough. The sugar vinegar sauce was too sweet with too little acid. 4/5 The fried beef balls did not hit. Super strange, like fried beef hot dog bites. 1/5 Shrimp Shumai. Quite good, fried well. Tasted like they were not frozen, actually freshly made. Sauce was good too. 5/5 The creme brulee was good. 5/5 read more

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Staff is very friendly, informative, and accomodating. The decore and atmosphere are minimalist, modern, and clean. The food though it was descent was not the best Thai food we have had, but that assessment is mostly due to the fact we have been spoiled by some really outstanding Thai joints. The summer rolls were awsome thought. I suspect if I had the latb or papaya salad, I would have enjoyed them better. If you are vegan or vegetarian, be aware it isn't one of the vegetarian friendly restaurants. Most of the dishes have either fish sauce, shrimp, or chicken stock in them, leving a very minimal options for vegans/vegetarians. I hope this changes in the future. read more

Really wasn't impressed by the food, though the service was very friendly and I really wanted to like the place. I love Thai food and the ambiance is nice. Unfortunately the crab rangoon wasn't very good, and we didn't love the chive dumplings which are usually one of my favorites, but too gelatinous. Didn't love the peanut sauce that came with chicken satay too, though the chicken was moist. read more

Outstanding addition to Cranford. The menu is large and varied - offering many of the items that you would expect to find and a few surprises. Everything that we tried was fresh and delicious. The service was attentive and the owner made a point to visit every table. We will return. read more

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10/10. Never had Thai before and most of the time food in general is gross to me. I had the Drunken Vegetable Noodles and would recommend it to anybody. Service was quick and attentive, food was great. Would absolutely come back read more

8thai restaurant - Thai Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

We had an early dinner on a Sunday evening. The place was nicely decorated and clean. This was our first visit. The restaurant was empty when we arrived, but it quickly picked up within 30 minutes. We brought a bottle of wine along for the meal. We ordered the crab Rangoon, Pad Thai w/chicken, and the Red Curry w/chicken. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, and the service was quick and attentive. We will return for that curry dish as it was full of flavor! read more

Great staff and ambiance. Food are good too. Their food are very good for the price. Their fish dish are to die for

would be a 5 .. the food is great., restaurant is well decorated but they rush you while the place was empty .. this is not the first time we've experienced this. read more

The food was excellent, the service super attentive and the plants and neon signage were super fun! We had the duck salad, Penang curry, pad see ew with beef, and both the coconut and black sticky rice. Everything was SO flavorful! My favorite Thai experience in awhile and so happy we stopped in. We will be back! read more

My wife and I joined another couple for dinner on a very busy Saturday night. We made reservations for 7:00 p.m. and the place was literally empty when we walked in. Within a half hour, all the tables were taken. Make a reservation! We previously had take out from here on a couple of occasions and really enjoyed it. We began our meal with the Summer spring rolls and the Homemade Thai Shumai. Each appetizer was cooked fresh and tasty. The dipping sauce was excellent as well. Our table had 2 orders of the chicken pad thai, one order each of the shrimp pad thai, and the vegetable pad thai. The portions were generous and the only person to finish their meal was me. Your welcome. Everything came out hot and fresh. The prices were very reasonable and the service was very good. There was a public parking lot close by and ample street parking. If you go on a weekend, remember to make a reservation. read more

Great addition to Cranford. Staff was polite and professional. The food (steamed wonton and fried rice) very tasty. The decor was pleasant.

Love the Thai food here tonight we started with the papaya salad and grilled shrimp was out of this world. Had ginger stirfry and 45 something 45,69 had the chicken Penang, which is the perfect amount of spice and vegetables. I could've licked the dish. read more

8thai restaurant - That is their papaya salad with shrimp, chicken dumplings, and a Thai iced tea so good - Thai Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

Tried take out from here on Friday night pick up time 45 minutes. On arrival only a couple tables were occupied but they appeared busy with take out orders. Food was delicious and fresh. Crab rangoons were nice and crispy as well as the spring rolls. I got garlic beef pepper with extra beef (2 extra dollars) the sauce was tasty and didn't skimp on the garlic. Fresh crispy vegetables. Don't forgot to ask for chili sauce on the side if you love spice! read more

Delicious food and adorable ambiance! Service was great! Best food around it was absolutely delicious! A must try! read more

8thai restaurant - Spicy basil chicken - Thai Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey