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You would never know there was a lovely hidden gem located in this strip mall in Johnston, but that's exactly what this Thai restaurant is. I found a great offer on Groupon and met my sister there around 5 pm. I was surprised to see what a nice interior this restaurant had. There were only a couple customers at this time and we took a seat at the bar. I ordered one of their Asian beers and we started looking through the menu. The very nice bartender told us about the popular dishes and we took his advice and were not disappointed. We sampled the soft spring rolls, crab rangoons, Kow Piek, and Tom Yum soup. Everything was truly fresh and delicious. I regretted not ordering the fried ice cream that I saw being delivered to another customer's table. Such great service and awesome food. I'll definitely be returning soon to sample their combination plates. I wish I could remember the bartender's name, he was a sweetheart!
Got takeout here once. Very disappointed by the drunken noodles which were soggy and bland. The portion for our duck curry was very generous - a whole roasted duck leg chopped up and there were plenty of veggies. Their curry was quite sweet and this seemed to be a common theme here based on other reviews. They are also a bit heavy on coconut milk in my opinion. Not sure if I will come back.
Rad-as-hell place with phenomenal food, an immaculate dining room, and a great, friendly staff. Went here for the first time tonight, and we will DEFINITELY be coming back. My son loved his sticky rice and scallion pancakes. My wife and I ordered the following assortment of food: cucumber salad, vegetarian spring rolls, red curry, and green curry. Every dish was INCREDIBLE. I also want to thank the kitchen for coming through and making my green curry very, very, very spicy. I LOVE hot food, and they delivered the perfect balance of fire and flavor! Can't wait to go back!
What a lovely little spot in this strip mall. Nice and clean and bright. We ordered over the phone for pickup. I had trouble finding a good menu online from which to order. So many take out menus now are through a delivery company and are not what you would get or pay for at the restaurant. We were looking for a combination plate and it was listed on the menu that we saw online but it didn't say what was included. So I finally ended up calling the restaurant to ask about it and told them that I was having trouble finding a menu to order from. The woman who answered the phone and helped me was very nice and very helpful. She said that there was some slight problem with the menu online but she was more than willing to help us and to take our order. I told her that we were interested in a combination plate and she described them as the different kinds of meats that you could get: chicken, beef, shrimp etc. You could also choose a sauce that would come on the meat and vegetables. The sauces were different depths of spiciness and she was very helpful to make sure that we got what we would like the best. We also had a choice of white or brown rice or sticky rice which was nice. We got there about 15 minutes after we had ordered and Mike went into the restaurant and it was almost ready. He just had to wait a couple of minutes. We drove in the parking lot which was very spacious and parked right in front of the store. We also ordered some sticky wings and we brought everything home to eat. The sticky wings were excellent because they were kind of sweet and kind of spicy. Mike got the beef combination plate with vegetables that was not very spicy and he enjoyed it. I ordered a medium spice combination dish with chicken. My choices were ginger or basil sauce and I asked the woman to make the decision for me because they both sounded so good. I think I got the basil. Mine was good but not really highly seasoned. I thought there would be more flavor to it. It was good but not great. We got a nice portion of each lunch combo and there were 6 wings in the order. Just enough for lunch. We would definitely go back to try other dishes and look forward to the day when we can sit inside and enjoy the atmosphere.
Grabbed takeout a while back and really enjoyed it. Came for lunch last week and still feel the same. Good food made well and very reasonably priced. The place isn't very big but is brightly lit and welcoming with a decent sized bar. Located at the corner end of a strip of places including Luigi's - I'm thinking parking can get packed on busy nights. First time I ordered Thai mini rolls, papaya salad (Laos style) and Larb Gai. Everything was good. They didn't ask how spicy I wanted the papaya salad - man it was sa-sa-sa-picy but oh so good! This led me to wanting to come back. This time for dine in - we ordered Thai mini rolls, papaya salad, wings and Lad Na (wide rice noodles w/ your choice of meat in a soy sauce gravy). We asked the papaya salad to be mild - we should've asked for spicier. Flavor was good but papaya salad is always better spicy. Wings and rolls were good - nice hot and crispy! The lad na was good but there was what looked like little beans in the dish that I could've done without - had to pick hose little suckers off. Other than that, everything was delicious. Service was great - attentive and friendly. This is def a good spot for Asian cuisine and I look forward to coming back.
Recently, I visited this local spot with my grandson because we had a Groupon. It was a week night, so it wasn't crowded. It's located in a strip mall, so there is parking. We were greeted and seated immediately. The place is small but nicely appointed and decorated. My only criticism is that the upholstery on the bench seats, which run along the entire side wall, are in need of repair. There were cracks and tears all along them. Otherwise, it was pristine. Since I was dining with a youth, we ordered the crispy chicken tenders for an appetizer. They were surprisingly good: Nice, moist white meat with a crunchy coating. I also had a bowl of Tom Yum soup with shrimp. The ingredients were as fresh as I've ever had. The mushrooms could have been garden picked minutes before and I swear the shrimp were swimming in the ocean when I arrived. Well done! For dinner, we decided on the House chicken fried rice and the chicken pad Thai. Both were very good. Again, the chicken was freshly made and appeared to have been hand torn from the bone instead of the often uniform little chunks that appear in many restaurant dishes. The servings were ample enough that we had doggy bags, including all but the soup. Since it wasn't terribly busy, the bartender assisted the only waitress on duty by delivering drinks as well as food when needed. The service was excellent and friendly. I'd definitely return or maybe get take-out from Bangkok Republik in the near future!
Wow this place went from being really good to just plain awful. Nothing is the same anymore. I order the crispy duck and get half the duck I used to get burnt and soggy taste like leather like it was sitting around and just got refried. Duck was totally unseasoned and instead of on a bed of crispy kale like they used to it comes on a bed of soggy unseasoned frozen veggies. Paid 35 bucks for a disgusting inedible meal.
I ordered via a delivery service, ordered the Thai noodle soup which was advertised to have your choice of meat, noodles, bean sprouts, and multiple other toppings. I got a plain broth with about 5 pieces of chicken. That's it.
Excellent Thai food Brought the kids and they enjoyed the crab Rangoon which was extra stuffed and nicely golden fried, the wings the kids loved, and the pork dumplings were a hit. We enjoyed the chicken pad Thai very well flavored. Also tried the shrimp shumai which was tasty. Nice spot for great food
Came in for take out and it was a great experience. The bartender / waitress was definitely lively. She created a dish that wasn't on the menu based upon what I wanted to eat. Definitely a great experience. I will be back to eat in! I will def update on the food but the service was absolutely entertaining. read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
You would never know there was a lovely hidden gem located in this strip mall in Johnston, but that's exactly what this Thai restaurant is. I found a great offer on Groupon and met my sister there around 5 pm. I was surprised to see what a nice interior this restaurant had. There were only a couple customers at this time and we took a seat at the bar. I ordered one of their Asian beers and we started looking through the menu. The very nice bartender told us about the popular dishes and we took his advice and were not disappointed. We sampled the soft spring rolls, crab rangoons, Kow Piek, and Tom Yum soup. Everything was truly fresh and delicious. I regretted not ordering the fried ice cream that I saw being delivered to another customer's table. Such great service and awesome food. I'll definitely be returning soon to sample their combination plates. I wish I could remember the bartender's name, he was a sweetheart! read more
5 years ago
Got takeout here once. Very disappointed by the drunken noodles which were soggy and bland. The portion for our duck curry was very generous - a whole roasted duck leg chopped up and there were plenty of veggies. Their curry was quite sweet and this seemed to be a common theme here based on other reviews. They are also a bit heavy on coconut milk in my opinion. Not sure if I will come back. read more
2 years ago
Rad-as-hell place with phenomenal food, an immaculate dining room, and a great, friendly staff. Went here for the first time tonight, and we will DEFINITELY be coming back. My son loved his sticky rice and scallion pancakes. My wife and I ordered the following assortment of food: cucumber salad, vegetarian spring rolls, red curry, and green curry. Every dish was INCREDIBLE. I also want to thank the kitchen for coming through and making my green curry very, very, very spicy. I LOVE hot food, and they delivered the perfect balance of fire and flavor! Can't wait to go back! read more
What a lovely little spot in this strip mall. Nice and clean and bright. We ordered over the phone for pickup. I had trouble finding a good menu online from which to order. So many take out menus now are through a delivery company and are not what you would get or pay for at the restaurant. We were looking for a combination plate and it was listed on the menu that we saw online but it didn't say what was included. So I finally ended up calling the restaurant to ask about it and told them that I was having trouble finding a menu to order from. The woman who answered the phone and helped me was very nice and very helpful. She said that there was some slight problem with the menu online but she was more than willing to help us and to take our order. I told her that we were interested in a combination plate and she described them as the different kinds of meats that you could get: chicken, beef, shrimp etc. You could also choose a sauce that would come on the meat and vegetables. The sauces were different depths of spiciness and she was very helpful to make sure that we got what we would like the best. We also had a choice of white or brown rice or sticky rice which was nice. We got there about 15 minutes after we had ordered and Mike went into the restaurant and it was almost ready. He just had to wait a couple of minutes. We drove in the parking lot which was very spacious and parked right in front of the store. We also ordered some sticky wings and we brought everything home to eat. The sticky wings were excellent because they were kind of sweet and kind of spicy. Mike got the beef combination plate with vegetables that was not very spicy and he enjoyed it. I ordered a medium spice combination dish with chicken. My choices were ginger or basil sauce and I asked the woman to make the decision for me because they both sounded so good. I think I got the basil. Mine was good but not really highly seasoned. I thought there would be more flavor to it. It was good but not great. We got a nice portion of each lunch combo and there were 6 wings in the order. Just enough for lunch. We would definitely go back to try other dishes and look forward to the day when we can sit inside and enjoy the atmosphere. read more
3 years ago
Grabbed takeout a while back and really enjoyed it. Came for lunch last week and still feel the same. Good food made well and very reasonably priced. The place isn't very big but is brightly lit and welcoming with a decent sized bar. Located at the corner end of a strip of places including Luigi's - I'm thinking parking can get packed on busy nights. First time I ordered Thai mini rolls, papaya salad (Laos style) and Larb Gai. Everything was good. They didn't ask how spicy I wanted the papaya salad - man it was sa-sa-sa-picy but oh so good! This led me to wanting to come back. This time for dine in - we ordered Thai mini rolls, papaya salad, wings and Lad Na (wide rice noodles w/ your choice of meat in a soy sauce gravy). We asked the papaya salad to be mild - we should've asked for spicier. Flavor was good but papaya salad is always better spicy. Wings and rolls were good - nice hot and crispy! The lad na was good but there was what looked like little beans in the dish that I could've done without - had to pick hose little suckers off. Other than that, everything was delicious. Service was great - attentive and friendly. This is def a good spot for Asian cuisine and I look forward to coming back. read more
7 years ago
Recently, I visited this local spot with my grandson because we had a Groupon. It was a week night, so it wasn't crowded. It's located in a strip mall, so there is parking. We were greeted and seated immediately. The place is small but nicely appointed and decorated. My only criticism is that the upholstery on the bench seats, which run along the entire side wall, are in need of repair. There were cracks and tears all along them. Otherwise, it was pristine. Since I was dining with a youth, we ordered the crispy chicken tenders for an appetizer. They were surprisingly good: Nice, moist white meat with a crunchy coating. I also had a bowl of Tom Yum soup with shrimp. The ingredients were as fresh as I've ever had. The mushrooms could have been garden picked minutes before and I swear the shrimp were swimming in the ocean when I arrived. Well done! For dinner, we decided on the House chicken fried rice and the chicken pad Thai. Both were very good. Again, the chicken was freshly made and appeared to have been hand torn from the bone instead of the often uniform little chunks that appear in many restaurant dishes. The servings were ample enough that we had doggy bags, including all but the soup. Since it wasn't terribly busy, the bartender assisted the only waitress on duty by delivering drinks as well as food when needed. The service was excellent and friendly. I'd definitely return or maybe get take-out from Bangkok Republik in the near future! read more
4 years ago
Wow this place went from being really good to just plain awful. Nothing is the same anymore. I order the crispy duck and get half the duck I used to get burnt and soggy taste like leather like it was sitting around and just got refried. Duck was totally unseasoned and instead of on a bed of crispy kale like they used to it comes on a bed of soggy unseasoned frozen veggies. Paid 35 bucks for a disgusting inedible meal. read more
4 years ago
I ordered via a delivery service, ordered the Thai noodle soup which was advertised to have your choice of meat, noodles, bean sprouts, and multiple other toppings. I got a plain broth with about 5 pieces of chicken. That's it. read more
7 years ago
Excellent Thai food Brought the kids and they enjoyed the crab Rangoon which was extra stuffed and nicely golden fried, the wings the kids loved, and the pork dumplings were a hit. We enjoyed the chicken pad Thai very well flavored. Also tried the shrimp shumai which was tasty. Nice spot for great food read more
5 years ago
Menus have food all over them. Had to poke head into kitchen to get someone to seat us after 10 minutes of waiting. Food was good but they auto add 20% gratuity to every check regardless of party size or service quality.. You find out when it's on the check but no one points it out. Easy to double tip if you don't pay attention. You should at least know before you go. read more
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I'd literally lost all faith in finding a good Pad Thai in RI but Bangkok Republic reignited my faith! Delicious food and amazing service! read more
8 years ago
Finally they opened! I have been waiting to check this place out ever since the sign was put up! I met Lena, Brendan and Valentina friendly and very knowledgeable staff willing to answer any questions I had about the menu and restaurant! They made me feel welcome as if we had all met before and were friends. My first impression of the place was that the aesthetics were very nice and a pretty cool bar which I sat at while I ordered and waited for my takeout food! I ordered a dirty martini which was made perfectly and I got a sample of their famous "Grandpas medicine" which is a vodka and herbs infused drink. It was interestingly unique and very good! Worth a try! I ordered the Thai soft spring rolls, Laab Gai ( my favorite!) basil fried rice and I asked to be surprised by my curry choice but I believe I got the green curry which ended up being delectable! These guys know what they are doing for sure and I couldn't believe they were in the first week of opening with the flawless service. I can imagine everything here is very good I look forward to coming back here to enjoy there food and drinks after work and sharing there goodness with friends! Way to go guys!! I will see you soon! read more
Went here on a Friday night, not too busy. Service was phenomenal. The food was even better, so amazing. The owners definitely like knowing their customers and making them feel at home! I had tried their Brussels sprouts app, I'm actually not a fan of brussel sprouts but the way it was cooked it's hard to explain, no bitterness was tasted. There was a lemony zest to it. The Crab Rangoon's were my absolute favorite, creamier compared to other places I've been too, I'm thinking they may have added sour cream to get that consistency. Whatever they did, I'm a huge fan! I definitely plan on returning in the near future! Especially to get my Crab Rangoon fix! read more
So I had a Groupon and was excited to try a new Thai place with my mom and little one. We went for lunch and we were the only ones there, the server was very nice, the place is pretty nice from a decor perspective but looks as though they need a bit of maintenance (booth cushions were ripped) and there were some annoying fruit flies both in the restaurant and bathrooms but other than that it was clean. The food was good and we had the appetizer sampler, edamame, Bangkok fried rice and duck pad Thai. The Duck pad Thai was delicious and I can't recall having duck so tasty from similar restaurants. They also had jasmine tea which was really nice on a winter day. We concluded with a chocolate fried ice cream which my daughter enjoyed very much. All in all, tasty food and my kid ate the chicken on a stick so I take that as a win! read more
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One of my favorite Thai restaurants to date! Lina and the staff are very welcoming and makes you feel right at home. It's a small Thai restaurant with a very modern look. Being of similar background, I'm very picky and prefer the taste of home cooking and Bangkok Republik doesn't disappoint! The presentation and authenticity of their food are praise-worthy. My friends and I decided to order and eat family style, in which we order appetizers and entrees to share altogether. My favorite appetizers to start with are the Brussels Sprouts (definitely my favorite), Chicken Wings, and Crab Rangoons. We also ordered Papaya Salad (Laos style, which is a bit spicier and comes with no peanuts). I usually eat it with chicken wings because honestly those two combinations never fail. You can eat it with sticky rice, but I don't. I like the spiciness. For our entree, we ordered the Crispy Red Snapper. It is limited, but we got lucky! It's so flavorful and definitely filled the four us up quite nicely (just be careful with the bones!) Definitely ask for it if it's available. Bangkok Republik is a small and really intimate atmosphere. Thank you Lina and our server Victoria for a great experience and delicious food. read more
6 years ago
6 years ago
Pretty presentation of food, really nice ambiance. Their menu is vast and their food had the authentic thai taste that I was really craving for. I think this is the only place that made their thai iced tea just right, not too sweet and not too watery like others I have had. Really nice server as well! read more
5 years ago
6 years ago
Food is delicious. The interior is pretty standard for this type of place. The service is superior. Friendly and personable. Lina was especially great. read more
7 years ago
Bangkok Republik is likely the best option for Thai food in Rhode Island. We bought a coupon on sweet deals. I was delighted to see that they had Krapow Chicken, a familiar dish that I've enjoyed several times in Boston. I highly recommend this dish for its spicy flavor and savory contents; especially the fried egg on top.They also had homemade dumplings and, of course, awesome pad Thai. Another fish that stood out were the Brussels sprouts, which had an Asian twist to them. We will be back when we have a craving for Thai food. read more
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