White, white, white - It's located in an old white house, the inside has lots of white, during the day it's bright (which is kinda the same as white). Tastefully decorated, colorful plates and bowls adorned the walls where we were seated. I don't really have extensive Thai food experience so you probably shouldn't take anything I'm about to say too seriously. They say it's "authentic", so I can only assume it is. Sometimes it works out when you order something solely based on how fun it is to pronounce.....sometimes it doesn't. I ordered the Salmon ChuChee for myself, which was pretty delicious. For giggles, a friend let me order for them - I chose the Hor Mok Seafood entree....he wasn't so happy. Service was good, nothing outrageously exceptional, but good none-the-less. Bonus points for doing separate checks for us! What made this dining experience memorable was how we all joined in on discussing and looking up (on our phones.....yikes!) all of the hysterically amusing flasks that are offered on Amazon. Laughter wins! read more

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This is a pretty easy review to write. I will admit that I had huge reservations coming here. In my personal experiences, southeast Asian food never fared well outside of NYC. I might be a food snob of some sort, but when you have access to the best of anything in the 5 boroughs, it's hard to get that same enjoyment outside of them. Read Joey J's first line and follow his instructions... Aroi is simply AMAZING. The Thai food here is truly exceptional. I had the Cashew Chicken aka Gai Pad Med Ma-Muang. The balance of flavors; the sweet and the heat are excellent. I looked on-line for the recipe the next day. I made it and was really disappointed because it wasn't even close to tasting like Aroi's. My Tom Yum Soup left me speechless. What more can I say? My wife had the pad-thai and she loved it. I can assure you that I feel like a pure fool purposely ignoring this great restaurant because I believed that it couldn't come close to anything I've had before. I was seriously wrong and I will make amends to my palate by walking through these doors several times a month. By all means, go to Aroi now. FYI - the service is fast and extremely polite. read more

This is decent Thai with generally very fresh ingredients, unfortunately dulled down for the American palate. Execution and portion size are inconsistent. Lacking in the complex flavor profile of authentic Thai. The portions are generally far too small to justify the price. The curries have what seems like only 4-5 ounces of the protein. Order the grilled salmon and you will get a smallish overcooked piece of fish. So, the food may look pretty, but it is not always well cooked. Decor: spare, though warm and inviting. Service: friendly and attentive though not polished. The decor is calming and the vibe is relaxed, given that the restaurant is in a charming converted house located right on main street. When we went the first time, we were the ONLY patrons in the entire place, but that must have been a fluke, as it has been near full capacity every time since. We have never had to wait for a table. The food, as I said, is a bit Americanized, For example, the "fresh spring rolls," similar to the Vietnamese ones, are offered as an appetizer. The presentation is lovely, but the filling is boring, flavorless iceberg (!) lettuce, not the aromatic combination of leaves, veggies and, most importantly, fresh mint. No glass noodles either. Just some bland boiled shrimp and lettuce with an overly sweet cloying sauce on the side. Smallish too, for the price. Grade: C- They do a better job with the salads. I have twice ordered the squid salad. The first time, the portion was smallish and the squid, though tender, had not been marinated long enough in the dressing; sort of watered-down tasting. I gave it another shot last night and was pleased to find that it was much better, both in serving size and taste; a generous portion with much more flavorful squid. So, first effort: B-. Second time: A. The larb is flavorful and a decent portion size. Both the pork and the chicken larb are equally tasty, though the dish would benefit from a touch more cilantro and some fresh mint. Grade: B+ to A-. The chicken satay is moist and flavorful, but the peanut dipping sauce could benefit from a touch of heat. The accompanying cucumber relish is a disappointment, though - not vinegary enough. Also, it's a bit pricey (10 bucks, IIRC?) for the serving size. Grade: B. Now for the entrees. Do not order fish! Or perhaps specify - as I failed to do - that you want it medium rare. Both times that I ordered the salmon, it was woefully overcooked. The second time, almost to the point of being inedible. The curries are flavorful, but too soupy and far too skimpy on the protein. The panang curry, for instance, had more peas than seafood. The green curry duck has a some nice spice to it, but there was about 4 ounces of duck with the rest being filler veggies like julienned bamboo shoots, and bell pepper. Also, the addition of lychees to the broth was a bit strange. The pad thai is tasty and is a generous portion. Grade: A-. Service: attentive but amateurish. My pet peeve is that they never take away dirty glasses - ever. Even if they come to our table ten times during a meal to refill water glasses. My husband always orders a Thai iced tea as soon as we sit down - and dang, if that dirty glass is not sitting like an eyesore on our table the entire rest of the meal! They even have a comment card which comes along with the bill - and I have mentioned this issue on my card twice but so far, no improvement. So, will we keep going back? Yes - but only because there are no other options in the area. Hopefully, the management will actually start reading the comment cards and make some improvements. I am giving a rating of 3 stars. But 3 1/2 would be more accurate. read more

My mom and I stopped in here with high hopes! We hadn't had good Thai in a while, and Aroi continued the trend. I ordered the Tom Kah and pad see eau my mom got the pad Thai. The flavor was bland, our server less than congenial, and the prices were way too high for the quality of food we received. It was just ok-not good-not great. I'm hoping that was just an off day-because I'll definitely try again-given the limited Thai options in the area. read more

I have come here and dined a number of times and today was my first disappointment at their customer service . I had a meal one of their specials and it was extremely salty. The appetizer rolls were excellent and the papaya salad . The problem was more the fact that the server did not ask if I wanted anything else and though I took 2 bites I got charged for the full meal. I must say the other dishes I ha e had in the past were great. read more

Good food and service. Pad Thai and the tofu appetizer we got was great read more

Aroi - Thai Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

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Aroi may be the only Thai place in this area, but it is also one of the best Thai places I have ever been to. From the outside it doesn't seem like much; it's a farmhouse with a small porch and a side patio. But once inside, it smells divine. It is definitely a place I highly recommend to anyone visiting Rhinebeck who wants to try something besides American bistro food. As an appetizer, I ordered a simple plate of fresh spring rolls with a sweet chili sauce for dipping. It was indeed fresh and delicious. I also ordered the Tom Kha soup, a coconut soup with just enough spice to keep it interesting. As a main dish, I had a hard time deciding but I eventually settled on the Massaman curry, since it wasn't as spicy as some of the other curries but still had plenty of flavor. There was so much leftover, I had to take most of it home. I topped off the meal with a Thai iced tea and an order of roasted banana ice cream over sticky rice for dessert. It was one of the best meals I've had in a long time, and a good deal for how much you get. To anyone on the fence about it, it's a meal that has stayed with me for a week; I can still taste the curry. I say check it out and see for yourself! read more

Best Thai food I've ever had. I went to school in the area and a trip to this restaurant was practically a biweekly tradition. It can get a bit pricey (drink, appetizer and dinner entree easily costs over $20-$25 a person) but it doesn't get better than their lunch deal - $9 for a soup or salad and a smaller-sized entree. I usually ordered a mango juice, some Thai spring rolls and the chicken or duck pad thai. The spring rolls were light and crispy and the dipping sauce gave it just the right amount of sweet and spicy. The pad thai was consistently delicious -- sweet and peanuty with no weird, tangy aftertaste I find pad thai from many other Thai restaurants have. Their duck pad thai is a must-have - they give you a generous portion of the roasted duck breast meat, a great complement to the noodles. Sometimes we also split a dessert - I recommend the banana spring rolls. They stuff sliced bananas into spring rolls, fry it up and then serve it drizzled with honey and almonds. Mmmmm. This is one of two restaurants in my college area I miss the most! read more

So delicious! Got the fresh rolls and pad thai as well as tasting the massaman curry. Some of the best thai food I've had! 5 stars !!!!!!

I am a relatively new vegan and I found the vegan options on this menu to be superb. I started with the Thai spring rolls which were delicious. I then had the deep-fried kale as a main entrée and I truly believe anyone would find this dish tasty. Five thumbs up if I had them. read more

Aroi - Thai Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

I wish I could give you more stars. Owners are lovely and so is the staff. I just wish you all didn't put so much bell pepper and celery in your dishes. I do enjoy the penang curry and green curry. Tom Yum soup has a very nice flavor. Most of their dishes are quite nice, if only they didn't put so many chunks of bell pepper and celery in the dishes. Next time I will take a photo of all the celery and bell peppers I pull out to the side. The appetizers are nice as are the desserts. read more

I'm not an expert on Thai cuisine, nor it's biggest fan, but aroi is a very nice experience on every level I remember when this was a sub par olde English tea room.... Wish I could erase that memory It's a beautiful space gorgeously decorated with lots of nooks. Service is pleasant, knowledgable and just the nice side of reverential I enjoyed the food, it was fresh and flavorful Prices are very reasonable and the $9 lunch looked like it'd be a steal A great option for Rhinebeck that has no competition but acts like it does read more

This restaurant definitely lives up to its name! It has to be the best Thai food I have ever had! On Sunday, walking through the village, we decided to have dinner out. We have wanted to try Aroi since we moved here in November - now I am upset we didn't try it sooner! The restaurant is in an old home. The decor is beautiful and simple, bright colored accents and furnishings. We were seated in a front room and as it was so early we had a pick of seats. Our server was friendly and attentive. We ordered a Thai coffee and Jasmine tea. The Thai coffee, strong black coffee with condensed milk, was delicious, not too sweet and it definitely woke me up. I ordered the Som Tum salad, a green papaya salad, with shredded papaya, crushed chili, tomatoes, peanuts in spicy lime sauce. It was on the spicy side but I like spice! My man ordered the Shrimp Tom Yum. He loved it so much he barely shared! From what he says the shrimp was perfectly cooked and the soup was super refreshing with tomatoes, scallions, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chili and lime juice. For entrees, I had the Panang Curry - so light, not at all heavy, with a phenomenal coconut flavor and lots of tender thinly sliced chicken. The man had the Kale and Thai sausage special. The flavor on the crispy kale was too die for yummy! And the Thai sausage was also perfectly cooked with a delightful flavor. The portions are on the larger side and I took home half my entree! The prices are very reasonable for the quality. It was just great- so fresh and full of distinct flavor. ! I have no other words for delicious it was! I highly recommend it! If you like Thai or if you are going for Thai for the first time - you will love Aroi! Note: they also offer vegan options of popular dishes and offer take out! read more

Aroi means "tasty" or "delicious" in Thai. Unfortunately, this place does not make Thai food, and what food it does make is sorely lacking. We ordered a few different items... none of which was "bad" per se, but nothing was at all authentic or even hinted at the food of Thailand. Imagine a pan-Asian or Chinese interpretation of Thai dishes, filtered for what they believe to be an American palate, and you have an idea of what you will be served. The real issue is that I explicitly ordered a dish to be as spicy as possible - and I emphasized this point - and the dish still came out mild. This would not have been a problem - I imagine they had to have some spicy tray or something similar to give it some flavor - except the waitress never checked up on us for about 25 minutes after we were served - by then, the entree was quite finished (portions are small). Sad, really. All in all, it's not "bad" food - just nothing Thai about it for what is ostensibly a Thai restaurant, and sadly lacking in both service and flavor. Meh. read more

We went out on a very cold night to Rhinebeck to try out Aroi Thai. Turned out to be a thoroughly pleasant experience. The main street in Rhinebeck, where Aroi is located is a typically cute New York street, with beautifully lit shops and restaurants. Aroi itself was a good experience. We tried the Tom Kha soup, which though definitely recognizable, was also somehow different -- lots of lemon juice and a bit higher salt content gave the soup a surprising vividness. Really liked it. The fresh rolls were very fresh. We triend the Tilapia Chuchee curry and a chicken red curry. The portions weren't large (and this may be the one downside given the slightly higher price), but still adequate. The Chuchee was marvelous, this is a dish we haven't tried before, but would definitely recommend. The red curry was fresh and competent, but nothing special. We ended with the papaya sorbet (the lychee sorbet, advertised on the menu, was missing) which turned out be very tasty. read more

We'd love to give Aroi 5 stars for its delicious food but we're giving it 4 because our apps and mains arrived at the same time. However, we'll definitely give it another try next time we're in Rhinebeck. As for food, we had the spring rolls, Tom Yum with chicken, chicken panang curry and krispy kale with chicken. The krispy kale was fantastic! We also really enjoyed the panang though it was spicier than expected. read more

Authentic Thai dishes. We had a ginger special dish with chicken. It was delicious. The shrimp in our other dish was very fresh and very tasty. Friendly staff. Fast service. read more

Fresh Pad Thai , great spring rolls and peanut sauce! Chicken satay is amazing !! wonderland and refreshing Thai tea that is mad to order and it's such a quaint little place for a simple night out and a simply delicious dinner! Great for takeout too! the menu is extensive read more

We order takeout from here almost weekly. I get the Pad Thai (thai hot, or extra spicy) and my man gets the Pad See Ew with Beef. We loved eating at the restaurant last night! No frills, relaxed set up in a house turned restaurant. Even on a busy Friday night, it didn't feel packed or loud. We both got curries instead of our usual. Green curry is amazing! And I got something off the special menu, which you can't get for take out, Massaman curry (red and mild) with Duck! It was so so good, the duck was better than I expected and the curry was so rich but not heavy. We'll be eating there more often, instead of takeout. LOVE aroi! read more

Taking a break from Omega Institute up the road, we decided to venture into town for something different besides hippy conference center food to eat. I had the pad thai with chicken and it did not disappoint. The flavor was amazing and delicate. Although it could have used a little more spice, it was just what I needed. We had started out with the spring rolls. The glass noodles inside the spring rolls made them crunchy but also not too chewy which was a nice change from the standard cabbage filling. The menu was full of tasty dishes!! Check it out. read more

The food here is exceptionally flavorful. started with the Tom Kha soup with veggies. It had a perfect balance of soup to veggies, and the soup itself was bursting with flavor. I wonder how they got a broth to taste that good! Then for entree, I had the Pad Thai with chicken. Once again, much more flavorful than even my favorite place back home. I highly recommend this place!! read more

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The food was superb. A green Curry dish that made you want to drink the sauce it was so good. and the Crispy kale with veggies and chicken was addictive. The glass of Pinot Grigio was great also. Prices were very reasonable. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE I always get pad Thai or green curry both with chicken and start my meal with the tofu tod or tofu mango. My mom, who is an incredibly picky eater gets the red curry. This place was where I first tried Thai cuisine and no other place compares its not greasy like most places and everything is seasoned just right. The service is prompt and it's an exceptionally great price. read more

Best Thai food in Dutchess county! Their red curry is so light and flavorful, and the Som Tum salad tangy and taste bud tantalizing- Aroi is authentic through and through. Having an attentive and friendly staff has always made dining here one of our feel good fueling stations! read more

Shall I count the many reasons I love thee, Aroi? I first discovered this restaurant with a friend of mine at the time when we were both attending Marist College in Pougkeepsie. It was a bit of a drive but we were determined to find good Thai food. The restaurant itself is a smallish. It looks like a house (might've been a house before for all I know) but it's very quaint and cute. We are almost always immediately seated (there's seating outside, which is so nice because they have paper lanterns hanging from above). But the food...I love their food! So much so that I will still make the trek once in a while from Yonkers (almost a 2 hour drive) just so I can eat their food. When I was in college, I must've spent at least half my monthly food budget on this place. It's also situated in the cute Rhinebeck town so afterward, you can always walk around or do some boutique shopping. All in all, I definitely recommend this place! Great service, plenty of parking, good neighborhood, reasonable prices, and an amazing atmosphere! read more

Best and freshest Thai food ever. The atmosphere, service and food are too-notch. I love the fresh veggie wraps, fried spring rolls, Krispy Kale, all the curry dishes and the coconut-milk ice cream! This is a wonderful and welcoming family-owned and operated food experience. Thanks. read more

This may be as good as you can do for Thai food in the Hudson River Valley, but it's a mediocre Thai restaurant and some of its offerings are not just unauthentic, they're not Thai. See also our review of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. read more

We really love the food at Aroi, especially the Pad Thai. We had a soufflé appetizer once that was a little strange, but everything else has been excellent. My boyfriend always gets the curry and we typically share the spring rolls. The spring rolls are great, but always take about 5 minutes to cool off, as they basically arrive on fire. The mango sticky rice and coconut ice cream is also to die for! The portions are definitely small, especially for lunch. Oftentimes it's the perfect size and you don't get too full. However, if you go expecting a hearty meal and on an empty stomach, you will probably leave less than satisfied. It's definitely a place with lighter fare. Though, the hours are really bizarre and it's hard to figure out when they are actually going to be open. They close between 3 and 5 every day (like some other Rhinebeck restaurants) but then are only open 5-9 and Tuesday and Wednesday. Sometimes, they may be closed just because, without warning, and it will not correlate with their already complicated schedule. Whenever we decide to go to Aroi, we always make sure to have a back up in case they aren't open. read more

Definitely the best Thai in the Hudson Valley!! I went there with a group of friends and they never messed up an order, kept our water filled and all of our food was fab. Did anything stand out and wow us out of our minds in regards to creativity? Well no, the menu is a pretty standard Thai menu but really it's probably the most authentic Asian food you'll get in the Rhinebeck, HP, Poughkeepsie area. I must say though. I live in San Francisco so I have tons of Thai restaurants at my fingertips. But Aroi has the best pad see ew out of anyplace I've ever been to, so good job guys!!! :) read more

This is one of the best restaurants in Rhinebeck. I love the cozy vibe of the place (the restaurant is a house and brings in warm decor to add to the ambiance). The staff is always friendly, and the food is always served on time. They have a great menu, you can get the pad thai or pad kee mow..I love their massuman curry. It's not as strong and oily as other places in the city. All their food has a light flavor and isn't too heavy which is always my concern for thai food. Their thai iced tea is also delicious. Nice spot for a romantic date, or a night out with friends. read more

Great Thai food. My green curry wasn't nearly as spicy as the legend on the menu had me believe. Coconut soup with chicken was great. Nice atmosphere in what I believe was an old house. Dining tables are available outside but we ate inside because it was just a bit chilly. Actual Thai people working in the kitchen unlike some places I've been to. Good free parking around the corner in municipal lot. You may get lucky and park on the street but the lot directly behind the restaurant. I'd go again but next time I'd be sure to have them crank up the spice a bit. read more

They have an award for nest food in the Hudson valley and I believe it, I love Thai food and when I tell you this was the best Thai food I have encountered I'm not lying!!! It's not glamours or anything but there is a nice ambiance and the staff is so friendly and amazing! If your in Rhinebeck you should make sure you stop here! read more

We have been coming here for years and liked it's typical Thai dishes. So on xmas I ever we decided to make it a dinner destination for family, 7 people. Something has changed since October when we went last-owner or the chef. Or the chef was on her Xmas vacation. The food was too sweet--even after ordering "Thai hot" and inedible. When told the waitress, she just shrugged her shoulders and walked away. $200, and more importantly, Xmas family Eve dinner spoilt. I can forgive one time lapse in food but the cavalier attitude of the server makes me say "NEVER COMING BACK AGAIN" read more

GO HERE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you like Thai, go here. Better than all the Thai I've had in NYC and most I've had in California. Well priced (maybe $1-2 too much per entree, but def worth it), excellent fresh quality, so damn good... Truly one of the best restaurants in the area. read more

The food is very good but the portions are small for the price. My boyfriend ordered the spring rolls as an appetizer & the mango salmon for dinner. The piece of fish was only 6 or 8oz. and he was still hungry when we left. He ended up ordering 2 salads at the bar we went to after! My pad thai was delicious but the tom kha soup was my favorite. Just the right amount of coconut and plenty of chunky vegetables, not like the broth you usually get at most places. We also ordered a bottle of the thai wine to compliment the food and it was great. The atmosphere is very nice. The restaurant is in an adorable old house right on Rhinebeck's main street. Very warm, cozy and romantic. I would definitely recommend as a great date spot, but be prepared to be hungry again soon after you leave. read more

To normalize, I consider 3 stars an average place. Went a week or so ago. Wasn't in the mood for anything real different so ordered Pad Thai. Not sure quite what to make of it. I've eaten at several Thai places in several cities including NYC and this tasted different than most. Not spoiled or bad, just a different combination of spices. Did serve beer So real ok, but be forewarned it might be a little different than what you are used to or expecting. Not my cup of noodles. Could be my limited experience. Service and atmosphere was fine. read more

This was my first time eating Thai food, and I wasn't quite sure what to expect. The server was very helpful in explaining some of the dishes to me, and I ended up making a fairly good choice. The presentation of the food was very minimal, but looked nice. The food was prepared relatively quickly, and had a fresh taste to it. I liked how a lot of their dishes offered a vegetarian option as well. The space was cozy, albeit a little cramped. Overall, I enjoyed my first experience with Thai food at Aroi, and would probably visit them again. read more

The only Thai option in town. Thankfully it's the only one I would go to as well. Nice decor with space for outdoor seating. Menu is solid with lots of seafood and vegan dishes as well. Great squid specials. Yummy read more

I would love to give Aroi 4 stars, however, I wish they would stop over doing it with the celery and bell peppers. I rarely eat there anymore cuz I am tired of picking out handfuls of celery and bell peppers from every dish. The food overall has great flavor. I just wish when I ordered a curry or a basil dish or a fried rice it wasn't filled with celery and bell peppers. You are not fooling anyone. Just making it bad for your self Aroi. I would love to give you guys a great review. Staff is also very nice. Penang curry is nice cuz there aren't any celery or bell peppers. Also the ice cream is pretty good there too. Nice flavors like banana and Thai tea. read more

This place is a staple for my immediate & extended family who all live in the area. Even my hard-to-please 90 year old grandmother always suggests going there. Consistently delicious and staff is always very nice & helpful. read more