Great new thai place! I can't comment on the poor service that the previous reviewer experienced -- we got takeout. But the food itself was amazing. The pad thai was really unusual -- flavorful yet light. Spicy, tangy, peanutty- yum! Spicy basil tofu was just as good, as was the red curry. None of the dishes seemed very heavy or greasy at all. Veggies were fresh! We will definitely be ordering from this place again, and will likely make it our go-to Thai takeout place. read more

My new favorite place in town! They owners are just so nice and friendly, super helpful too for a not to well versed Thai food lover. I've only gone here for lunch; but I go a lot! I've tired a bunch of different things (see my pics) and everything is just tastier than the last!!! Hope this local gem stays around for a while! read more

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The crispy watercress salad (#19, if I remember correctly) is excellent. This is perhaps the best rendition of this dish I've ever had outside of Thailand, and better than some of the ones I ate *IN* Thailand too. It's better than it's been at the famed Sripraphai in Queens for years, or maybe ever. They also have some very good curries here. I don't remember which other dishes we tried, but they were good, but not excellent. I'd give the crispy watercress salad (it's called "yum pak BOONG klob" in Thai) five stars. The curry we tried was four stars, and the other dishes were three stars. Overall, that averages out to four stars. The people running this restaurant are extremely friendly. And unlike some other Thai restaurants, these people are actually Thai, not other Asian people pretending that they know how to make Thai food. Not that you have to be Thai to make good Thai food but it probably helps to have grown up there -- there is a strong cultural culinary tradition in Thailand. Some of the people at Boonsong are from Isaan (northeastern Thailand) so I bet the laab/larb "salads" are really good there too, and maybe som tam (papaya salad) if they can get good enough papaya. I hope to go back soon and try those dishes. I also like Brookside Thai down the street, but this place is strong new competition. I hear that both restaurants also have special secret Thai dishes made for local Thai people on Saturday mornings/afternoons, take-out only. You have to ask about these on Friday nights and order ahead, apparently. I hope to do this soon. I bet those "secret" tastes might be a little wild and heavy on fish paste and shrimp paste for people who used to the "real thing," though. Mmmmm! read more

Came here for a family dinner with family friends who have never had Thai food before and they loved it! I got the chuu chee tofu tod which is a red curry and pad kee Mao. We got the curry a medium spice level and the pad kee Mao medium-hot ( it was the perfect amount of spice, mind you I love spicy). Everything was delicious and the service was great too! I'll definitely go here again! read more

Boonsong is an excellent choice for Thai food especially for vegetarians. The host and staff are very friendly and welcoming.

This is a standard "go-to" restaurant for me and my friend, who lives just down the street. We get a lot of take-out from Boonsong, and I can honestly say we've never been disappointed. Obviously, Thai food is a mecca for vegans, but my omni friend loves their meat and seafood dishes, too! I love the Vegetarian Curry Puffs, they are by far my favorite appetizer, thought the Steamed Chives Dumplings are also wonderful. I usually get a curry for my appetizer, because the portion sizes are perfect for leftovers and the flavor is amazing. The Gang Dang (with extra veggies!) and the Panang Curries stand out as favorites. The service is a bit "hands off" but I've never had a problem! read more

Must try: Curry Puff Appetizer, Salmon Entree w Coconut Milk and Red Curry, and Pineapple Rice. It was so good I didn't leave left overs! Can't wait to try the Chai Iced Tea read more

The reason we really wanted to try this place is that it had a seperate vegetarian menu. The place seems to be pretty popular as it was almost full. Choices were plenty and food was pretty good too.. Even the appetizers and desserts didnt disappoint us. They dont serve alcohol so BYOB. read more

Boonsong Thai - Triple Chocolate Mousse - Thai Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

Best pad thai and sticky rice ive ever had in NJ. Everything is super flavorful and the ambience is relaxing. Staff is super friendly and welcoming as well! read more

Very satisfied with our visit here. I am gluten free and vegetarian, which is often a challenge when dining out, but here, they had a whole vegetarian menu, and the server was completely knowledgeable about what items could be made celiac safe (and even asked if I was celiac or not). Plus, a gluten free fryer! The Tom Kha soup was good (but I should have ordered it spicier), and I loved the papaya salad. Fried tofu was ok (and nice to have fried tofu!) but not special. I loved my Laad Na noddle dish; the sauce was great for being veggie and GF, although I wish it had included tofu instead of just noodles and broccoli. Would absolutely come back if in that area of the country again! read more

My favorite Thai place hands down. So glad when they opened up near me. I used to get Pad Kee Mao a bit and theirs always seemed to have the freshest ingredients. And if you can handle it they'll make it extra spicy for you. read more

I like their food, but man, their portions....it's so disappointing. Did someone eat my lunch before packing it? I paid $8.50 lunch and it's half it didn't even cover the bottom of the to-go container. I have to remind myself not to go here no matter how desperate I am for Thai food. I can get more than this in the city for that price. read more

Boonsong Thai - Very Small portion for $8.50. - Thai Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

Went with a large group and were happy with our results! We had two small children and the restaurant was very kind about moving about seats. Food was great - had the pad see ew - basic noodle dish. Everyone in the party had only good things to say about their food. Thumbs up! read more

Decent food. Called for delivery but doesn't start until 5, so I did takeout. Very quick, ready in 15 minutes. Chicken curry puffs were good and flavorful. Green curry chicken was made spicy like I prefer, but was watery and I much prefer a coconut creamier sauce. Pad tai pork was the best we had was very flavorful and nutty. The portions, remember takeout, aren't as large as I was hoping. All in all was a good meal, nothing to go out of the way for... read more

My favorite thai restaurant! I have been to many different thai restaurants in New Jersey and New York City, and this by far is the best! The food tastes authentic and is filled with flavor that'll make your taste buds go wild. My favorite dish is the Pad See Ew, it comes with noodles, chicken, and some veggies, highly recommend! The service is also great and the staff is always very accommodating and pleasant. The people helping me were genuine when they inquired how I liked the dishes. Another great bonus is that they deliver which most thai restaurants in the area do not. read more

So the food was simply amazing here I love the spice I love my spicy food and they did it just right here this is the best Thai food in Essex County that I've had I love it and I will be back sorry spice Thai two in Monclair I'm done with you. This is the place.... And it's very affordable... I'm so happy. read more

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I went there and had the best and fastest service from Sean who was our waiter. We had a great time and loved the food so much! I would recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for amazing Thai food! Everything was delicious! read more

This was my first time eating at Boonsong Thai, and I was surprised by how many people left negative reviews for this place. I stopped in for lunch randomly because I was running an errand in the area. It was a little later in the afternoon and there was a table of five finishing up their lunch. The menu had plenty of options for both lunch and dinner. I ordered the tom yum soup with chicken and the massaman curry chicken. Both were really good and above all, super fresh. Everything is made in-house and a family run operation. Since I was dining alone, I was on my phone and started reviewing the comments people left this restaurant on Yelp and Google Reviews. This is a family run restaurant that relies on repeat business and more importantly, new business. Not to preach but take the time before posting a poor review. The lunch portion size was more than plenty. My water was refilled as needed. The staff was courteous, food fresh, and for $13 I had no complaints. read more

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My favorite Thai place in the area. The portions are a good size. They have a big menu to choose from. Relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. I've gone on dates with my husband but also with my parents. Clean place and fresh food. read more

I'm starting to think that maybe I don't like Thai food. I feel like everything I have had in the last year is so sweet, where is the spice, the sour, the complexity? Another overly sweet noodle dish. When I ordered the pad kee mau they told me they didn't have the thick rice noodle and would I take the thin ones? I got em, they were ok, but not the same. The second time I called for pickup and they said the same thing, so I ordered something else. This place is weird, that dish is a staple, and what's the big deal about stocking a traditional ingredient? It's cheap and a shortcut, but I'm not spending my money there anymore. Not because of the noodles but because the food doesn't taste anything more than sweet. Maybe I just don't like thai... read more

Great place to eat Thai food. My kids love the beef soup and Satay chicken in here. Delicious. I love the thai ice tea, best one I ever had. I'm Asian so gotta have it!! read more

This is not good Thai. The pad thai noodles are consistently bland and overcooked, the curries are greasy, and I have concerns about the state of the shrimp. We've ordered from them a few times because they're close and they deliver, but still searching for better. read more

These people are rude ! They tried to tell me how to order my food . The food is ok . I just ate here because it's close to my house. Not anymore. read more

Thai food here is good, really enjoy the Red Curry. They charge extra for Tofu But if you get the meat then there's no charge which doesn't make any sense to me. The appetizers here are great, and the restaurant is usually pretty quiet so there's always no way which I love. read more

Po paik tod ( roll with the usual ingredients) Pak boonk phai dang ( watercress w/ hot chili) Pad Thai (pretty known dish, no?) So came here for dinner on a Thursday night. I usually go to Thai Lao Kitchen in Maywood but wanted to see some other options out there. Sometimes it's not worth stopping a good thing unfortunately. Clean restaurant with plenty of street parking, but the food was nothing worth raving about. Not to say the food was bad, just wasn't great either. Good service though. Really wish the food was just better. read more

Delicious authentic Thai food at reasonable prices. We order from Boonsong regularly and they never disappoint!

Always passed by this place and finally went in to try it. It really is delicious and fresh. The individuals inside are always nice and friendly. It has become my new go-to thai spot (in my opinion: best thai in Bloomfield) I definitely appreciated when the server told me the different levels of "spicy" -- super confident in the one I picked. Will definitely be eating and ordering from here more. read more

My husband and I have been back to this place more than a handful of times. It has become our new favorite Thai places. They don't have much going on in the decor or ambiance department, but it is comfortable in a homey sort of way. It's a family run business, or at least it feels that way. We get that 'Cheers' type experience here now, but nobody actually knows our names. We exchange pleasantries and are promptly seated every time. So far, we have yet to have to wait for a table but we might have to wait a long time for the food. We don't mind that though because their food is always fantastic. It is well worth the wait. We have had some of the best Pad Thai here among other things. The only reason I don't give this place 5 stars is because I don't think they have any emphasis on local produce or avoiding hormones and antibiotics in the meat, etc. It's possible they do have standards like this....as the food is very very fresh all the time. I just don't know what their standards are exactly and that is always a factor for me. Having said that, they are very knowledgeable on Gluten Intolerance and make many more gluten free dishes than other Thai restaurants. For that, I am most grateful and am sold on bookmarking this restaurant as a favorite of mine. read more

I've been coming here for several years now, and I've gotta say that this is the best Thai place I've ever been to. It's nice and quiet, and has that "home" feeling that very few places has the ability to dish out. The food has this "je ne sais quoi" that gives this food a big edge over all the others. It also helps that everyone in here is friendly, and are ready to address any problems that might arise, and simply check in on patrons every so often. It's details like this that add to the experience. I love my rice spicy as hell, and I can't wait to go again and grab another plate. TL;DR 9.5/10 would eat again read more

The food is very good but the portion size is VERY small. This is probably why they can afford to be so inexpensive; they don't give you a lot of food. read more

Super solid and consistent little place. Try the Pad See Eew or the Crispy Duck. We go here a few times a month!

I come here every time I'm in Bloomfield! The staff is so friendly and kind. I love their Pad See Ew and I always end up ordering it, along with Thai iced tea. I've tried Pad See Ew at other Thai restaurants, but this is definitely my favorite. The sweet sauce is so delicious! The portions looked very small to me when I first visited, but it was surprisingly filling! I can always finish the whole plate, but I end up so incredibly full afterwards. Although, I can't say that this will be the same for all other customers, as everyone eats different amounts. read more

Just ordered green curry from this place. And decided to write a review while I eat my bland food. First off they did not give a lot of rice. The favor is lacking and there are barely any veggies in the dish. As a staple dish, the green curry is how I judge a Thai restaurant. Would not recommend, especially since there are better options in town just down the road. read more

Not the best meal I've ever eaten. The Pad Thai just lacked depth and flavor. A little color would help.

A go-to spontaneous spot that my husband and I have been to quite a bit. The food tastes like there's a Thai grandma in the kitchen (actually, I believe the chef is female) and the food is nicely priced and very good if at times inconsistent. We had the whole fish once and it was wonderful. Next time we ordered it it was dry and somewhat overcooked. But still, they have good specials, which we tend to order, and the price for dinner for the two of us is always surprisingly low. Pleasant service and it's nice that the owner recognizes us now. Update: last time we went (a few weeks ago) the place had a mildewy smell. The food was not up to par at all, portions seem skimpier. Service still very nice and friendly but I don't like smelly restaurants. read more

I thought the food was very good. Everything seemed fresh and had a very nice flavor. The waitress was helpful and friendly. We had the chicken satay , pad thai, and chicken massaman curry. read more

This is a great neighborhood Thai place. Good food, friendly service, and BYO too. The Red Curry I ordered was very tasty - very spicy but also very flavorful. With all the number of competitive Thai and Asian restaurants in the Bloomfiled/Montclair area, this place sits towards the top of the list. read more

The food is genuine and delicious. I ordered the Curry Puffs appetizer and Chicken Pad Kee Mao for takeout. Service is very friendly. What stops me from giving five stars are the portions, a bit small for the price...which by the way at least everything is $1 more than the menu listed here. read more

Delicious Food! Wonderful service! Warm atmosphere!

I always have enjoyed their food. I usually get take out and it's good every time. I love the tofu pad Thai and their pad see ew! Cooked perfectly read more