Good choices Barn Thai Sampler (starter): Nice pick -- usually a good way to try a mix of appetizers. Shrimp & Asparagus (entrée): Seems like the best main from your order. Mixed Drunken Noodles: Not quite up to the usual standard you expected. Not your favorite Thai Milk Tea: Too sweet. Atmosphere & service Clean interior Quiet environment Good service Overall it sounds like a pleasant place with solid service, with a couple menu hits and one miss. If I go, I might like trying: Thai basil dishes Curry options (often what Thai places do best) Asking for less sweet on drinks like Thai tea. read more

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I had to edit my initial review for when new ownership took over initially. I went again tonight after a long hiatus. The woman who was taking orders in the front had me "wait a minute" for five minutes for a pickup order, and was completely zero personal interaction or acknowledgement in her people skils. I'm not sure if they changed chef's recently or what, but it was not nearly as good as what it used to be (from what I last remember it tasting like). The food tasted extremely bland, lacking any type of flavor you would expect from a Pad Si Iw dish. I can no longer justify coming here with the increased price tag on their dishes, when you can get better flavor and quality for less elsewhere in the surrounding neighborhood. read more

Definitely the best bang for your buck when it comes to quality and portion size of the meal for thai in CT. I really enjoyed the drunken noodles I recommend getting them with pork! The service was quick and attentive to the table, seemingly short staffed but the wait wasn't too long. Will come back! Loved the Christmas decor! read more

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Great Thai food and large portions. Will come back once a week. Had the P fried Rice and Pad See Ew which were top notch.

I wish I could give places extra stars for exceeding my expectations! A friend and I were out and about when she said I'm craving pho. So using yelp I searched up nearby spots in Shelton and decided, I drive by here all the time, might as well try it out! There's plenty of parking in their lot which is always one of my biggest concerns when going to a restaurant. We were immediately greeted with a smiling face upon entering and were seated far enough where we felt our conversations would be private. The restaurant was decorated with Christmas decorations and was extremely clean and well taken care of! They have a decent size menu where it's hard to just pick one thing out. They offer lunch items as well as dinner entrees, apps, phos, ramens and even bubble teas! Thai tea is always my pick when going out and it was perfectly refreshing and not too sweet. I was intrigued with so many things but ended up ordering the crispy tofu and the ba mi Ped. The tofu was a perfect crisp and had this delicious Thai peanut sauce for dipping. I've never had Ba Mi Ped before, but the roasted duck in the photo on the menu told me I had to try it. I wish I knew where this was my whole life. The broth was slightly sweet and flavorful where you wanted it in every bite of the noodles. The duck was so juicy and tender, it practically melted in my mouth. If I wasn't so full, I was ready to order another round of noodles to go with the rest of my broth. It's going to be hard to return because as much as I'd like to order something new, I'm going to be thinking about the ba mi Ped. We of course had to finish off the lunch with a dessert and chose the mango sticky rice. It was the perfect amount of sweetness. The rice was cooked perfectly and the mango was at its peak ripeness! Overall an amazing experience and not to mention our food came out super quick. Shout out to the kitchen staff for making such an amazing meal. We're looking forward to returning ASAP! read more

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We went based on overall great reviews and were not disappointed. Tom yum soup was yummy. Red curry chicken was delicious with lots of fresh veggies. Pad Thai was a little sweet for me but my companion loved it. Everything was served hot and the Pad Thai in particular was a huge portion. Note to prospective diners to BYOB if you want alcohol! read more

Today Arrived @ 1:40 for lunch. Planned to have a leisurely lunch enjoying the wine we brought BYOB. Poured wine and then informed by nice waitress Tanya that we would have to be finished and leave @ 2:30 beause they close til dinner time. I have never heard of that before! We felt forced to order and started eating. My Pad Wootsen w pork , rice noodles, & fresh vegs came & the pork was so tough I couldn't eat the meat. The rest was delicious. It was awful to have a time limit & unheard of. I took most of it home and left all of the tough pork on the plate. Lesson learned: Speak up & get a substitute protein! I will return. Food is good as is service. read more

Barn Thai Restaurant - Pad Woon-Sen - Thai Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

I've been trying to come here for a few months, but they seem closed at odd times. Today I went staff was very nice. Very polite. I had the rice noodle soup, I asked them to hold the bean sprouts. This is a $17 soup. For me, it was far too little broth, it was served in a huge bowl, but the bowl was not full of broth. It was maybe half full, including the meat, the shrimp and the rice noodles the broth was very bland. The restaurant pouts being a traditional Thai restaurant however the soup was served no traditional accoutrements.. Fish sauce (salt + umami) * Chili flakes or chili oil (heat) * Sugar (yes -- balance) * Vinegar or pickled chili vinegar (acid) * Often lime wedges They're seem to be only one person working the dining area and when I could finally get their attention, I was able to get some lime wedges and chili sauce. I'm on the fence if I'll go back sometimes like to give these places a second try nothing was awful and nothing was bad but the quantity was minimal. It wasn't worth the $17. The broth was minimal. They could definitely offer more broth and it just to seem like a bother to get traditional accouterments. This these types of soups are finished at the table and not in the kitchen. That's the traditional way. read more

So all I ordered was pho and an order of fresh rolls. Took the fresh rolls home. Had them layer. They were delicious. As for the pho I should just say it wasn't what I was expecting. I guess I just would call it gourmet or foo foo pho. Way too dark. Praying it wasn't hoison sauce that made it so dark as it's advertised and confirmed to be gluten free (celiac here) assume it was just dark soy. It was spiced up with roasted garlic that I wasn't expecting and was sadly burnt. I didn't say anything and it's my own fault for not asking about the pho but if you're expecting a clear pho broth this is the polar opposite. I'll def be back thou saw lots of food passing by the curries looked and smelled spectacular read more

The food here is varied and flavors are delicious. They accommodate every heat level preference - lots of mild things available, plus they can spice anything up! It is BYOB if you eat in, but they do a great takeout business too. Staff is always helpful, read more

I normally order from here pretty frequently, so i spend alot of money here. Tonight they made an error and I only realized it when I got home and opened the box. I immediately called the restaurant and the lady on the phone was rude and unhelpful. I specified that I was 30min away and she insisted that I return the food. I would have been happy with a percent off for a future order, a comped dessert, the difference in price applied to a future order, literally anything. But she refused. It was only when I suggested that I send a photo so they can see they messed up my order did she agree, rudely too. What annoyed me wasn't the fact that they made an error, or the price difference, but it was her attitude. It was nasty. It makes me wonder what else she's nasty about. I won't be going back and I suggest you don't either. If they make a mistake, they aren't willing to fix it unless its exactly the way they want, even if your 30min away. read more

Been here many times. Finally doing a review. This place deserves more than 5 stars. It is, by far, the best Thai food in the area. Food: Superb, excellent, delicious! The food comes out quickly and always piping hot! Seriously, like steaming hot, which is rare for many restaurants. I go to many restaurants and the food is always just "warm" not really "hot". The ingredients are fresh! Presentation is top notch! For drinks, it's BYOB (I prefer). Service: Always friendly and attentive! No complaints. Ambiance: Not bad. Inviting for dine in. It's way better than the prior Thai restaurant at this location. Decor is modern, music was at a nice volume, lighting is decent, though I personally prefer if it were dimmer or softer. read more

Barn Thai Restaurant - Pad Prik-Pao with Tofu - Thai Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

Local Thai and people come from neighboring towns to go here. Always empty inside and we normally just get take out since we live 2 min away. Food is always so good, great authentic Thai in shelton who would have ever thought! read more

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Great selection. But the portions are way too big. Only finished half of my meal. Service? Could be better. We askEd for medium spicy spices on one dish and it was way over the top. When I mentioned it to the waiter, he shrugged. read more

I can't believe this incredible place is in my hometown! Absolutely amazing Thai food! Highly recommend the drunken noodles and the shrimp and asparagus, SO GOOD! Ordered takeout and the food was prepared quickly and steaming hot, just perfect! Can't wait to eat here again and sit in the restaurant. read more

Ordered take out. Sampler ok...Chicken Satay dry and bland....Ordered a curry and pad tai. Both with chicken. Chicken was very dry and bland. Both orders were marked "mild" however WAY TOO SPICEY. I called the business back regarding. They stated if you order something "mild" instead of "regular" they add a chili pepper to it. I have eaten Thai food all over the US and Europe...never experienced this before. I thought they would be a little more understanding. Nope! I threw the food out! They just lost a customer. I will not Be back read more

Very good food with perfect portions! Went for dinner and both of us thought the food was top notch! Don't be confused - these are not the same owners from the previous Thai place that was in this location (the food there was subpar). Much recommended and will be back ! read more

Barn Thai Restaurant - Drunken noodle and pineapple fried rice ! - Thai Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

Delicious Thai food, prepared well and beautifully presented in a clean but humble little relaxed restaurant. The service was nicely timed, with the only negative that the employees, while efficient, could be a little friendlier or happier. A smile goes a long way, even if business is slow. No liquor is served but I believe they allow BYOB. We had a terrific meal there and really enjoyed the experience. They played relaxing music and the ambience was understated, not garish and pleasant. They menu is large with plenty of different categories from appetizers and salads to thai specialties and Chinese wok dishes as well as rice and noodle dishes! This is our top choice for Asian food. Hard to find such a high quality gem like this. read more

Oh my! Barn Thai! How did I only just discover this place? Maybe that's because I never noticed it hiding along River Road in Santos Plaza. (Well, to be honest, most places along River Road, including Santos Plaza, I motor right past without realizing.) I only ordered takeaway, but the interior is modern industrial-ish and clean. I was provided a friendly greeting and, when given my order, was reverenced with gratitude. If only we could all experience such politeness towards and respect of each other everywhere we went. I definitely got the feeling that the staff at Barn Thai are genuine and serve their food with love. One bite of their Drunken Noodle (with salmon added) and I was immediately transported to what one could only describe as gastronomic heaven! And the portion was enough for two--both the drunken noodles and the salmon. Barn Thai is my new favorite for Thai and for takeaway. I can't wait to try some of the other offerings on their menu! read more

We love this place Food is fresh and tasty Service is attentive and friendly This is a go to place for Thai food Recommend read more

Barn Thai is our new go to Thai location. The food is consistently good and doesn't vary from visit to visit. We always gets takeaway so I cannot comment on dine in experience. Ordering: very easy using online system Timing: the time to pickup is always accurate and rarely do we ever see more than 1-2 minutes of extra wait. Food: amazing. I get either the basil fried rice and panang curry- both are soo good with plenty of veggies and meat included. My dh always gets the drunken noodles which he loves. The spicy levels are consistently the same. read more

Food was exceptional Service was great Ambiance was comfortable and relaxing. Very clean read more

Barn Thai Restaurant - Chicken and peanut sauce - Thai Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

Friendly Staff, awesome menu, and most of all great food! There are so many choices available it gives us a reason to keep coming back. read more

Good was great! Ordered the Pad si-iw and the chicken satay. Both arrived hot, prepared as asked (a few allergens were noted) and the food tasted great! read more

Barn Thai Restaurant - Chicken Satay - Thai Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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Finally! authentic Thai food outside of Bangkok...fresh fast and amazing . Brought a Thai food newbie who devoured everything! Nice people , clean, simple and great plants. seriously an affordable gem tucked away in Shelton without fanfare. read more

I was turned off by the dirty windows in the front and the floor which was so sticky that my shoes stuck to it. Food was average but waitress was adorable. read more

The restaurant was lovely and the ambiance was casual sophisticated! We were greeted and seated right away. The menu had a very nice selection with fresh Thai dishes. We had the appetizer sampler, this was perfect for two! We ordered our main dishes. I ordered the mama yum which was a very fresh ramen salad dish with fresh cut tomatoes. This dish was so refreshing! My friend had the pineapple fried rice with chicken, and of course I had to taste her dish! It was so good I will order that the next time I visit. If you live in the area or traveling to this area and you like Thai food, you should definately try this restaurant! read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Barn Thai Restaurant. Quiet and comfortable with absolutely delicious food and attentive service.

Good food, seemed to have a decent variety of options. Portions seemed smaller than other Thai places I've been to though. Nicely decorated place. Would definitely come back. read more

Barn Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

After reading all the great reviews of Barn Thai we decided to check it out. Well, those reviews weren't wrong...Barn Thai has it all! Fresh food, beautifully prepared, sauces not filled with corn starch but real herbs and extremely well seasoned broths. The chef is wonderful, the room looked welcoming (we did take out), the take out was all labeled and anything that might spill was put in a proper container and then a plastic bag! Everything was ready when we got there. The online ordering is beautifully done with clear pictures and easy to use. We called the day before to clarify the use of MSG and were assured they never use it...in anything they make. The understand the issues of good health and many of their offerings are created with vegetables that are beautifully cooked. One aside: When we called to actually put in an order the next day the owner remembered my name from the day before and my question about the MSG. Was I surprised! We had fresh rolls made with shrimp, cucumber, carrot. One suggestion would be 2 sauces, but the satay was excellent. We had both Tom Yam soup and Tom Kha, both delicious. We've had Tom Yam many times before it's always great, Barn Thai is unique, the broth is thinner but richer. Very good. Both entrees were very good (Red Curry w Chicken and a wok dish with cashews and pineapple and chicken). the chicken was tender and well cut into fork portions. Any protein you choose can be added to. Level of heat is adjustable. Portions are generous. Barn Thai is in a small shopping center and easy to ride by as we did! So put your GPS on! We highly recommend Barn Thai, a welcome addition to the Shelton-Stratford area. This place is a keeper....JUST GO! read more

I just moved to Shelton and hoping to find a good Thai eatery. Found Barn Thai Restaurant on Yelp! and it was only a mile from where we live. I order from their luncheon special Pa-nang curry w chicken. and it came with two dumplings and Tom Yum Chicken soup...the soup was delish, very flavorful. The Pa-nang curry had fresh string beans and chicken and the coconut curry sauce was super delish (Wow) with rice...I cleaned the plate, it was so good. If you're looking for real good Thai place in Shelton, check this place out. It's in the Santos Plaza on River Road, near the Riverdale Diner. Highly recommend this place! read more

Exclent food very fresh Service is great Ambience is perfect warm and clean Shelton best go to for Thiai food read more

Found this gem while staying in Shelton. The food was delicious! Great service and cute set up. Will be back.

Excellent food and service! I decided to give this place a try since they are new and it's close by. I have had Thai locally in Shelton, Ansonia and Orange and this place is better than the Shelton and Ansonia Thai restaurants and equally as good as the one I go to in Orange. I will definitely be back. Friendly service very attentive and large portions. I did have to knock off one star because when ordering Curry it only comes spicy and I like mild. Other Thai places let you pick spice level for curry but here the green and red are spicy but it's ok, I was able to handle it with a few glasses of water to follow. It was delicious even if was a little spicy for me. I'd still order it again! read more

I love Thai food. I've had good and bad. All of the restaurants said they were authentic. Ha! Tonight I had the pleasure of enjoying the best. My go-to dish is Pineapple fried rice. So of course I ordered that. It was amazingly delicious. Also we ordered a Barn Thai sampler of appetizers. This dish was also delicious. Our order was takeout packaged and presented nicely. The restaurant is simple but very clean. We will most definitely be back. Maybe I'll order something different...nah I'm a pineapple fried rice devotee. Enjoy read more

Had an amazing dinner here last week, loved the Crispy Tofu, Vegetable Soup, Thai Curry! read more

Barn Thai Restaurant - Vegetarian Soup - Thai Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

We just learned about barn Thai and went there this evening had the pad Thai with crispy duck and the pho soup. The restaurant is spotless, totally clean and great service. The food was outstanding and the portion sizes were very good. We will be back again highly recommended. read more

My Husband and I had dinner there last night. The food was piping hot and one of the best Thai meals we have ever had. Service was wonderful. I would highly recommend this restaurant and hope that it sticks around for a very long time. Great job Jimmy! read more

I dined in and also ordered takeout within the same week. Food was great, service was excellent, and the restaurant was super clean. Definitely one of the best Thai spots in the area. read more

The best Thai I have had in my 10 years in Ct. Service was friendly. Wings were ultra crunchy, fresh roll were robust and I was licking the sauce out of the bowl. Pad Thai was packed with flavor and my husband devoured his drunken noodles. read more

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