While I've never actually sat down and eaten at Capital Thai Kitchen & Bar, I've ordered takeout from them several times, and I have to say--the food is consistently very good! Their Pad Thai is especially delicious, and their rice dishes are great as well. I'd definitely consider this my go-to spot for Thai food. The quality and consistency have been excellent every time I've ordered, which is something I really appreciate. Highly recommend giving them a try! read more

I've been going here since they opened. Management changes impact the food and quality. My 2 star rating is mostly influenced by their lack of cleanliness. The booths, window sills, floors, etc are consistently filthy. And, I hate to write this, but I know a former employee who confessed that the kitchen is not kept clean. I love the location, the tables with the river view are cozy, some of their dishes are quite good, but I am no longer a customer. read more

Food takes hella long to get to you Drink sizes too small and 90% ice Music is bad Service is slow and overall slow and I am waiting so long for food read more

Dinner was delicious, quick and friendly service! We had dinner early so the restaurant wasn't too busy and we were seated right away. Mai tai was very good as well! We will continue to return here for a great Thai dinner. read more

Capital Thai was our go to place but I hate to say recently the portions are getting less and less. Sorry ! read more

The servings were small. My family members liked their meals, but I personally did not. I had the crispy cashew chicken and the sauce was not very good. The rice was dry. The table was so sticky you couldn't move anything. Just overall not the best experience. read more

Jasmine was friendly and helpful. I had the chicken Pad Thai, and it was excellent! They prepared it exactly as I asked. I'll definitely go back. JP read more

Capital Thai Kitchen and Bar - Spicy Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Exeter, New Hampshire

Great variety on menu. Excellent flavors and profiles. Fantastic service. Peaceful ambiance. read more

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We were in town for a funeral and just came from the airport and needed a bite to eat. This place was perfect. The food was delicious and comforting. My husband ordered crunchy cashew chicken and I ordered a curry with potatoes peas carrots. It was a perfect combination of heat and sweet. The white rice was sticky and yummy. Our server was very nice let's us turn the channel and gave me great advice on my order. We were pleased with our choice read more

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we love the food, I have had the drunkin noodles my absolute favorite, close second panong curry. Always consistant . My husband loves the cashew chicken and my son loves the ginger garlic chx. They always greet us with happiness that makes our visit we love their kindness. read more

Ordered take out and it was fast easy and delicious. Definitely ask for silverware and or chop sticks as my bag did not have any. I had the chicken pad Thai and it was simple and delicious if you like spicy definitely be sure to specify as there was no heat on the original order. read more

Capital Thai Kitchen and Bar - chicken and noodles - Thai Near Me - Exeter, New Hampshire

Excellent food and wonderful presentation, but when dining in, the atmosphere is just not there. We had previously gotten delivery, and absolutely loved it. It was a tad pricey, but so so good. When we tried dinner on a Friday night, however, the food was still excellent and service very kind and prompt, but the vibe was just lacking. I will absolutely be getting delivery again though! The pork bun appetizer is a must- so juicy and flavorful. I also really liked the blossom dumplings, which are so cute and tasty. The pad thai is very good, as is the Lion King dish. The portions were hearty, neither my husband nor I could finish our plates! The spice level was a bit low, so don't hesitate to ask for more spice if you're into that. read more

The good: I went the Capital Thai with my son on a weekday evening when school was in. I was expecting it to be more crowded, to be honest, but there were only three other tables seated. Service was very prompt and friendly. The spicy pad thai was the highlight of our dinner. Spicy in a "make your taste buds tingle" sort of way, not a "burn your taste buds out" sort of way. The noodles and shrimp were perfectly cooked and it wasn't dry or soppy. The pho noodle soup was... just weird. My son ordered the meatball pho, which is already kind of an odd choice. The broth didn't taste like any pho I've ever had before. Heavy on the bullion base and light on aromatics. Not unpleasant, per se, just not what he was expecting. Price-wise, Capital Thai is right in line with neighboring spots. Check for 2 people was ~ $45 before tip with no alcoholic beverages. My advice is to avoid the non-Thai dishes on the menu and you'll probably enjoy yourself. read more

A good looking restaurant inside, not great outside. Wonderful service, it was very quiet as we were there for an early lunch. My husband had pad Thai and I had a chicken noodle soup. The server said my soup had lemongrass. It was delicious! My husband thoroughly enjoyed his meal as well as his Thai iced coffee. We would definitely return. read more

Best Thai food around. Worth the drive from Newmarket. They always have fresh, tasty food with a creative menu. I gave it 4 stars this time because this is my go to Thai place, but sometimes the curry sauces on the curry dishes are watered down/thin, which is a disappointment when that happens. Overall, this place is super good. The only other Thai place that is this good in the general area is Sara Thai in Somersworth, but that's a hike. read more

This is for takeout. First of all, they were great with food allergies. Being gluten free and having options was much appreciated. Secondly, they clearly care about covid safety, so that's nice. But most of all, the food was outstanding and beautiful, even in take out packages. Those blossom dumplings are dense and intense and I love it. The pad se ew was awesome. Some of the best I've ever had. Be sure to ask your own food safety questions. But I would look forward to returning here! read more

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Not from this cute town, so was recommended to try this place. The ambiance was casual chic. Very quaint. The service was friendly. The food was good. The crispy cashew chicken was pretty tasty over white rice. Their prices were a bit much for me. I definitely appreciate nyc a lot more.Can't knock on this cute small town charm as there's not a lot of options to choose from. Overall, would come back. read more

Capital Thai Kitchen and Bar - Cashew Crispy Chicken Plate. - Thai Near Me - Exeter, New Hampshire

I haven't had such good Thai food since I lived in Tacoma, Washington. Thai is my favorite food choice but I am usually disappointed. Capital Thai did NOT disappoint! We got the Blooming Dumplings that were almost too beautiful to eat...ALMOST! We also got the Roasted Brussel Sprouts, they were so good without that bitter aftertaste and they were wonderfully crispy! The food was not only really lovely to look at, the taste was absolutely delicious. Friendly service on top of that. I recommend Capital Thai! read more

Capital Thai Kitchen and Bar - Roasted Brussle Sorouts - Thai Near Me - Exeter, New Hampshire

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This is an update from my review from 4 years ago. We've eaten here probably 20+ times over the past 4 years. My last experience was not good. The steamed pork buns continue us to be excellent. The service was also good. My favorite drunken noodle dish looks like it's portions were cut in half, and maintained the same price. There was a pho special this week and that piping hot soup was served in a black melamine bowl. Melamine is food safe at cold temps but is known to leak plastics into hot food, so that's not great. The value is not adding up at the moment. Hopefully things improve, I'm sure I'll still swing by occasionally for some steamed pork buns to go. read more

I was very surprised to see that the place was empty on Tuesday evening but it had excellent reviews and I was craving Thai food so I wanted to try it despite the fact I was the only person in the room. I got seafood drunken noodles, and, honestly, it was probably the best drunken noodles dish I have ever tasted!!! It took about 5 minutes to get my dinner, and everything was just perfect! I really enjoyed every bite of it. Super fresh, and all the flavors were just amazing. The service was very attentive and quick. The place started filling up as I was living so I am sure you would need a reservation if you come here on Friday or Saturday night. read more

Capital Thai Kitchen and Bar - Seafood drunken noodles - Thai Near Me - Exeter, New Hampshire

Ordered delivery online on Sunday at 3:50. Said it would be delivered by 4:50 latest. At 5:30 I checked status and it said driver was picking up food... It never came! Drove down and they were closed. Update your hours on website and online ordering! We even got charged!! read more

Capital Thai Kitchen and Bar - Thai Near Me - Exeter, New Hampshire

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Great Thai food in Exeter -- a place which would be very good even in California or New York. I wish we had any Thai restaurants in Puerto Rico, let alone one this good. They have all the classics, an interesting Thai cuisine inspired bar menu, and some excellent specialties. Pricing is good, and lunch specials are excellent. Only downside is they close at 8pm, probably due to staff shortages. read more

Sweet place with delicious food. We were there early and had our pick of tables - we opted for a place near the windows to watch the water - what a beautiful view! Shortly after we sat down the place started filling up - one of the hallmarks of a well-known and loved local eatery. Our waitress was very attentive, friendly and adorably helpful when we asked for recommendations. I opted for three of the apps as a meal (the Chicken Satay, Blossom Dumplings and Brussels Sprouts) and my friend had the red curry. All were really delicious. The Blossom Dumplings have to be seen to be appreciated, and were flavorfully sweet and savory with a satisfying bite (and absolutely beautiful and BLUE!). The chicken skewers were good, though a bit dry, and I would have loved it if the sauce had more flavor - it was on the bland side. The brussels sprouts had an amazing texture and flavor, though were a bit too greasy for my tastes. My friend's curry was good, and had a wonderful variety of veggies. If I ever find myself in Exeter again, I would go back in a heartbeat - and this time try something else on the "almost-impossible-to-choose" menu! read more

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This used to be a wonderful place ... food was excellent across the board and it was our favorite place to take guests and our sure-fire take-away go to .... But it has gone downhill lately and tonight was the worst. Chicken wings were not just flavorless but also burned. Rice dish was bland. Papaya salad disappointing and boat noodles lackluster. Overall, for $100, it was definitely a major fail. We have been disappointed more often than not with this place lately ... it is off our list. read more

Good food whether dining in or taking out . Love the spring rolls . A great downtown restaurant

Amazing lunch deals. My sister and I ordered the Drunken Noodles and the Kha-Pao. The lunch specials come with 2 veggies dumplings each and a small salad. We also ordered Thai teas with boba. Everything we ordered was incredibly flavorful and perfect. The service was phenomenal, and everything was prepared and served very quickly. We even had enough food for some leftovers. This is some of the best Thai I've had on the seacoast, maybe even in the US (I have been to Thailand, and our dishes tasted incredibly authentic). Even my father who is a picky eater tried the Kha Pao leftovers and loved it. I will definitely visit again. read more

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The best pad Thai I have ever had. I try this dish at every thai restaurant over many years. Truly fantastic food apps and drinks. Our server was very nice and attentive and kind. I had my service dog with me and the entire staff welcomed her and made me and my SD very welcome! I will be back again and again. This is truly a special place. read more

Food is good, but not consistent. Very expensive comparatively- for example their pad Thai $22, while neighboring Thai is $11.

This was absolutely just a great spot. Jasmine was just the most pleasant waitress I have had the of being served by in a very long time. The interior was so tastefully decorated . Jasmine was very helpful with menu choices. Even helped when my Wife asked for a drink that wasn't one they have done before and they made it happen. Started with the Steamed Bun Pork belly. So tender and flavorful . We chose the Lion King and the Crying Tiger. Just so tender and bursting with flavor. Very well done. I was actually surprised at the quality being so good. The owner came over and introduced herself to us and was just so delightful. Thank you and your staff for a great visit. Thank you Jasmine for excellent service. read more

Capital Thai Kitchen and Bar - Menu - Thai Near Me - Exeter, New Hampshire

The food is very fresh and tasty. I had the drunken noodles and my dad had the Pad See Ew they they were both very good. The restaurant is very tastefully decorated and the service was good. If you want chopsticks just ask for them. I believe they are using plastic utensils for now because of Covid. I would definitely be back and I highly recommend. read more

Capital Thai Kitchen and Bar - Drunken Noodles - Thai Near Me - Exeter, New Hampshire

We did take out yesterday. Everything was amazing! Bao buns, shrimp pad Thai, crispy cashew chicken and this amazing rice noodle soup (reminded me of pho). I highly recommend you try Capital Thai Kitchen. I feel bad I've missed out on this amazing food for so long. read more

I am going to do something a little out of the ordinary on this review and address my comments specifically to foodies in Boston and in Portland, Maine. If you have not discovered Exeter's restaurant scene over the last year, you are just a Downeaster ticket away. The local station is a comfortable and picturesque walk to and from (if you're imbibing) most of Exeter's noteworthy restaurants including Otis, Epoch, 11 Water Street, Blue Moon Evolution, Sea Dog Brewpub, and noteworthy newcomer Capital Thai Kitchen & Bar. My five stars are based on consistency of food quality, service and value over multiple visits. Nonglack Thanephonesy and her team have created a stylish, friendly space with river views and a combination of authentic signature dishes and street food rarely found in Americanized Thai restaurants. Given the quality of the dishes and their presentation, price points are below what one might expect in Boston, Portland or nearby Portsmouth. That'll help defer the cost of your train ticket. A worthy addition to Exeter and the entire Seacoast, Capital Thai is worth a special visit. read more

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Great atmosphere, service and food. The Blossom Dumplings were beautiful and gorgeous, and the Kha-Pow Gai Saap was fresh and flavorful. The drinks were generous pours. All-in, a great evening. read more

The Drunken Noodles are my go to on the menu. The Tofu is cooked perfectly and the whole dish has just the right flavor.

It's great to have a solid Thai option between Manchester and the seacoast as quality Thai in New Hampshire is few and far between. We stopped here over the Christmas break and it was awesome. The staff was still prepping for the dinner rush and sat us a few minutes before they were opened with no problem. The staff was great the entire time, going over the menu with the less experienced Thau fans and answering questions about the menu. The Tom Kha, pad thai, vegetarian rolls and drunken noodles were all cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly with the right amount of spice. The prices and portions were great and the space itself was very comfortable and bright with the large windows. There was plenty of room and you were not crowded next to other people which is very important. I will definitely be back. read more

Had lunch with my long time friend after a morning of painting. You see he is starting a brand new brewery in Exeter called Czar Brewery right on Center street in the downtown district of Exeter. The Pad Thai was delicious. I ordered the veggie and my friend ordered the Chicken and we both ordered our pad Thai with the number 2 spice. We probably would order it a bit more Spicy next time. They both came with two fried dumplings, which was an excellent surprise. The place was shadiest and get clean. The hostest/waitress was very friendly. I surely would come back again. read more

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Ordered soup and Pad Thai noodles. Mango salad was utterly tasteless. Pad Thai was equally bland. Very disappointing. I recommend the Thai restaurant on Portsmouth Ave. read more

Was told 35 minutes for take out. Actually Was one hour and 15. Not a whiff of apology.

This was my first time at Capital Thai Kitchen and my daughter and granddaughter joined me; it was wonderful and the food was beautiful and delicious!! read more

Capital Thai Kitchen and Bar - Brussel sprouts! Yummy - Thai Near Me - Exeter, New Hampshire

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They used to be wonderful but have been hit or miss lately. It is sad but they are not inexpensive do not worth chancing it any longer