Eating at Five Thai 81N is truly an eating adventure! The food is delicious and so creative. The ingredients are freshly prepared and artistically presented! The waitstaff is very helpful and attentive. read more

We went to an early evening dinner on a Sunday. Service was amazing, they even brought out two additional appetizers and a dessert we didn't order. What a nice surprise! We had both flavors of wings and the beef app. The noodle dishes were delicious as well, in addition to the drink I ordered. The dessert was so good!! We will return. read more

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This place has been on my list for over a year and here we are unknowingly walking in during restaurant week. My man got the preset meal - soup, fish and dessert (see photos) and I went ala carte and got Brussels sprout and Thai noodles with chicken. Everything was delicious, our server was amazing. Dishes were almost too pretty to eat but prices were reasonable and the flavors were fantastic. The sprouts and the soup were the stand outs for sure but it was all sooooo good. read more

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Our dinner here was an excellent experience from start to finish. The menu offerings were different and unique enough to be immediately interesting, and I really enjoyed their focus on curries. My party of 6 had a wide variance in the degree of spiciness they could tolerate, all the way from "very" to "none," and our server was able to indicate which menu options would work for which tastes, and which dishes could have their spiciness moderated. The drinks were equally interesting, and some have a nice, unexpected, kick due to their homemade spicy agave. Another unexpected plus was that on Thursday evenings, a pre-fixe dinner for 2 menu is available, which 2 of us selected. Your options are much more limited but equally delicious. Everything tasted quite fresh, all our dishes came out quickly and at the same time. Unfortunately, they had run out of a few menu items, but each time we ordered something that was unavailable, we were given alternatives added for the evening which were just as good, plus some complimentary desserts. Our server was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable and contributed to our overall enjoyment. I received almost as many compliments and thank-you's from my group for finding the restaurant as we made there regarding the food and service. read more

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This place is very modern and vibrant but the food was lacking flavor. Everything looked amazing but it was missing some spice. Service was very attentive and their menu had a large selection of wines and drinks. This place is great for a date night. read more

Five 81° Ne - Tom Yum Soup - Thai Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

First timer. I was fortunate enough to have the personable and charming Casey as my server. Bartender Danny made two wonderful rum-based cocktails, May Flowers (rocks) and Takedown ( straight up). The Thai coconut soup was mushroom-loaded, and absolutely delicious! The garlic calamari was perfectly cooked. I proceeded to the Lobster Lahsa to try and with a plan to take much of it home for another meal! I was not disappointed. One of the desserts Casey recommended was the Dubai chocolate Basque cheesecake, which was smooth, sweet, and delicious. I will be coming back here with friends because I know they will love it as much as I do. read more

Such a hidden gem! This place is so cool, the food is excellent and unique, the drinks are on point, and the vibes are great. I love that you can get a bunch of small shareable plates, we were really tempted to order everything on the menu! My favorites were definitely the moo ping skewer and garlic calamari. I also enjoyed the tuna tartare and laab duck. For dessert, we got the souffle cheesecake which was as beautiful as it was tasty (both!). We sat at the bar and I enjoyed the conversation with the bartender, I can't wait to come back here! read more

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Taking Thai in a different direction. This is a very upscale experience. Food is quite good. We sat at the bar and the head bartender was subpar at best. Not friendly nor attentive. But the food itself was pretty delicious. We will definitely give the place another try but probably pass on sitting at the bar. read more

Service was good however the food was average at best and on the cool side. For appetizers, we had the dumplings, which I did not like at all, and the coconut soup which was pretty good. For dinner we split the Thai noodles with crispy duck. The duck was very dry and overcooked. The noodles were good but just not warm enough. It's fairly expensive and so we will be seeking out other Thai restaurants. read more

Amazing food and ambience. One of the most flavor filled meals in Portsmouth. 2 appetizers, 2 entrees (one being a full lobster) 4 drinks and a dessert for $160. Compared to anywhere else in Portsmouth very reasonably priced. We've been twice and can't wait for our next visit. Next review will include pictures and be more in depth. read more

When we first walked in it didn't seem like a Thai restaurant at all, but it was very nice. The menu isn't the traditional Thai menu we're used to and it is a little pricey, but the food was very good. Our server was very friendly and helpful. read more

Five 81° Ne - Saute Greens, Thai Noodles, Lemongrass Grilled Chicken, Jasmine Rice, Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Not your typical Thai restaurant ! Lots of delicious small plates to sample. We opted for dumplings, wings, soft shell crab and an assortment of green vegies. All were well prepared and came with spicy and sweet sauces} Soecial kudos to our waitress Kate who was attentive and very friendly. We are glad we stopped here on our way to Maine. read more

I got a take out order so I can't speak to the experience in the restaurant, but it looks decent from what I could see. The food is delicious. I really appreciate how pretty even my takeout order was presented. I got the lemongrass chicken and it was delicious. read more

..I'm gonna say it, this is the best restaurant for Thai in the entire northeast. Chefs know what they're doing. It's more sophisticated culinarily than most things in Boston. Don't miss the papaya salad. Get the duck curry. And if the coconut ginger sorbet is an option, get that too. read more

Five enthusiastic stars, wish I could give more. From beginning to end, the food was off the charts. This is not your typical Thai restaurant, nor does it fall into the Street Food category. You will experience a master chef's improvement on many of your favorite dishes. They use top quality ingredients and proven recipes from the homeland. The bartender is fabulous as well. I had the Dealer's Choice and would have had 5 of them if I wasn't driving. The coconut brown sugar dessert was incredibly good and quite light. In fact, we didn't have any rice and left feeling like we had a healthy dinner. Not too filling, not salty, not carby. Awesome! read more

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This place is incredible. The menu features a bunch of small-plate Isaan dishes, which are very different from anything you would normally get at a "standard" Thai restaurant in the US. Quality is very high, presentation is top-notch, decor and atmosphere is high-end as well. read more

Lots of potential here, and I trust this restaurant will improve as they gain more experience. I believe they have only been open for 7 weeks when we dined. First, the room is beautiful, and they did a nice job reworking the space. there are some awkward tight corners if you try to navigate from the front of the room to the rear restrooms, but perhaps more a problem for the staff than diner. We have many many Thai and Thai inflienced restaurants in Portsmouth and the surrounding towns, and this menu is a bit different than the others, but still has some of our favorite Thai dishes. Our waitress was very friendly and seemed to know her way around the menu. She was candid about her likes and reservations about some of the dishes. Her comment were more of texture and taste that were not clearly represented in the dish description. She steered us well! Overall the food was good, but we did find some of the portions exceptionally small as compared to other Thai restaurants. If you go, order a few more dishes than you think you would need. We are not big eaters, but we under ordered, a rarity for us. Usually we have way too much food, and honestly we are not fans of leftovers. As we were dining rhe restaurant became packed and people were lined up outside. It was a chilly night, but that did not deter people from dining outside. They have a very nice setup with fire pits. You absolutely need a reservation here. Our only real service issue was with dessert. It took a really long time, at least 25 minutes to show. Our waitress came over a few times to check, went to the kitchen, hostess came by our table and seemed to be wondering why we had not left. The coffee flan/panna cotta finally did arrive, and it was tasty, perhaps not an authentic Thai dessert to my knowledge, but it seemed worth the wait. I think the growing pains will pass and this will be a great addition to Portsmouth's great lineup of restaurants. read more

Five 81° Ne - Thai Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Excellent. Izze was an attentive and friendly server, our dinner was delicious, and the dessert was outstanding. Pleasant ambiance and comfortable seating. Will definitely be back! read more

We went for restaurant week and it was such a fun (and tasty) experience! The waitress gave us a little information about the dishes when she brought them out and we loved learning about classic Thai cuisine. The food was phenomenal, great spice and flavor. I recommend Five 81ne to everyone read more

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If you're looking for good Thai food and a place to sit down and enjoy, this is the place. The Decor is as unique as the food. Every dish we had was decorated like it was an art piece. The food was so refreshing it was satisfying. The dine in experience was worth it. The staff were amazing. I definitely will be back to try more from the menu. read more

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The tapas-style small dishes offer an array of remarkable flavors with heavy emphasis on southeast Asian cuisine. Hint of lemongrass, mint and cilantro was found in many dishes, each exquisitely presented. The small plates are executed with distinctive flavors and robust colors. All the meats (beef, chicken, shrimp and pork) were tender with the exception of duck which was slightly overcooked. The cocktails are creative and well crafted. The decor is airy and modern, and seating is comfortable with plenty of space in between tables. You will delight your taste buds here. read more

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This is the best Thai place around! Staff is very friendly (Casey is great!) and efficient. Food is delicious!! They make excellent drinks. The place is very inviting and very clean. Highly recommend them! read more

The food was delicious and the staff was professional. We thought that it was reasonably priced. The atmosphere was unique and we thought it was pretty cool. Definitely recommend for date night. Something to consider is it's not super kid friendly. There is no children's menu. read more

was this a car dealership? a som made their wine list. I'm just confused by the name. food was real real stellar

We got take out- I didn't go inside but my partner told me it is absolutely stunning inside- I'll take their word for it and believe them. We got 3 entrees- duck curry, korat noodles and drunken noodles. The duck curry had a lot of flavor, the actual duck was a decent portion, but I found it a bit overcooked. The curry sauce was flavorful, the asparagus as minimal though esp for $32.00. The korat noodles were tasty, tasted similar to pad Thai, the chicken was tender and juicy and crispy pork rinds pieces on top gave it more flare. I do wish for take out they packaged the pork rinds separate because they were soggy by the time we got home- and it was only a 20 minute drive. The drunken noodle was good wok hei flavor, however I found the chicken pieces in this dish to be bland. The noodle flavor was good, we prefer it a bit more spicy and sweet- but overall a solid dish as well. Price point- each noodle dish was $19- made the total order over $75. Pricing is about on par for the area. Portions were fine to maybe just a smidge small. Placing the order online was easy and it was ready impeccably , almost too fast at about 10 minutes. read more

Hard to find this new little gem, but SO worth the hunt! Their entrance is to the right of the TOUR- but in the same complex/building. Don't go into Tour like I did, walk past tour to the right and they are right around the corner. Beautiful inside. Clean. friendly. Delicious food!! I started with the Thai Coconut Soup. Amazing. The Thai Noodles with beef are incredible. read more

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This is a fantastic Asian fusion bistro with delicious food, attentive service and lovely modern decor. We split the duck and a few appetizers and everything ws just spectacular. Highly recommend! read more

Food was good, but quite pricey. I enjoy the ambiance and that they're pushing the envelope of traditional Thai dishes!

Love to try different cuisines and this restaurant hit the mark. We live locally but take a week or two at the beach and experiment with restaurants we wouldn't normally visit. Husband was a reluctant participant but was willing to try, which is why I can tag 40 years married. I'd suggest you study the menu and try 3 or 4 shareable plates. We liked most of them, heat isn't my fav these days so those dishes were difficult but overall I'd encourage you to try this place. Service is great, it has a nice laid back vibe, and enough interesting dishes to make for a fun date night. read more

Portsmouth peeps and all visitors The ambiance. The food.the staff all spot on A great concept modern the food is at another level read more

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When you first walk in, you are immediately struck by the design, unique and yet familiar, almost decadent but still comfortable, with a center stage bar and a clever use of seating to create a pod type separation that feels intimate. I should also note that this is not your typical neighborhood shop that sells dumplings and pho. It's elevated and the prices reflect that. A bowl of pho was $25, but I assure you it is worth every penny. We split an order of dumplings and the papaya salad with shrimp. The dumplings were astounding, perhaps the best I've had. The filling was tasty and soft without being gummy, and the wrap was soft and yet still retained some chew, with the pan fried side slightly crisp. Usually, eateries serve dumplings with a rather non descriptive soy sauce. This sauce was so good that we found ourselves using spoons to finish it once the dumpling were gone. The papaya salad was quite good, adequately spicy, refreshing, and the toasted peanuts gave it needed crunch. I will say that just two smallish shrimp in the salad seems a bit tight, and 4 would have been the perfect compliment. We both got Pho. I got beef, she got chicken. The broth was perfect...spicy enough that we didn't need to add any of the provided chili paste, and once that first burst of umami left our palates, a complexity of flavors lingered with each sip. Well done! Pho rice noodles are usually mushy, but not these. With a bit of a chew still evident, they were perfect slurping noodles. Too often, proteins in pho seem like an afterthought, like maybe they were reheated in a microwave, and the can be tough and dry. Not here! The chicken was juicy, and the beef ( a better choice in my opinion) was moist, soft, and delectable. Wow x 3 ! She claimed it was the best bowl of pho she has ever had. I wasn't going to quibble. We did start off with a couple of cocktails. The descriptions are intriguing, and while they were fine, they didn't knock my socks off. Both drinks were a bit too heavy handed with the lime/citrus for my taste, so I found them a bit too acidic. I think that is likely just a matter of taste, and when I return, I'll try something else. Service was spot on. Every time a waitstaff or kitchen person walked by, they'd glance at our table or see if we needed anything, so it was more than just our assigned waitress taking care of us. Plating was creative, and different enough for us to notice and comment. Little touches! We got a dessert that was described as a soufflé style cheesecake with lemon curd and raspberry coulee. I really liked the raspberry and lemon and was less enchanted with the cheesecake itself. She loved it, including the cheesecake. So you be the judge. Unfortunately, we traveled into town from points afar to see music that night so it will be a while before we return. That being said, I look forward to my next excursion to Portsmouth so I can come back and try the several things on the menu that sounded intriguing that we could not get to. Excellent! Highly recommended. read more

Loved this place! The food was phenomenal! We had the dumplings which were A Mazing, and the green papaya salad and Pho. Service was super attentive. Loved the booths, super cozy vibe. We will be back, what a gem! (The only thing we were not super crazy about were the cocktails, which were kind of ho hum, so be aware.) read more

Traditional Thai wedding dresses on mannequins greet you when you open the door. They are beautiful but at first we thought we were in the wrong place. Then you step inside to a stylish and unique space with a beautiful bar and high ceiling highlighted by spectacular light fixtures and semi circular booths. Definitely a cool vibe. They have an imaginative drink menu but we opted for wine. The waitress returned with 2 glasses with the smallest pour we have ever seen. They looked more like a sample of the wine. The menu was intriguing and we selected a couple entrees. They were excellent but more like tapas in size. While the ambiance, service and food was exceptional, the small pours and small portions were not reflected in the price. Might come back some evening to just sit at bar and try one of their cocktails while enjoying the atmosphere. The portions vs price makes this a 3 star review instead of 5. read more

Friendly and attentive staff made us feel welcome and right at home. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, guiding us through the extensive menu and providing recommendations. The exceptional service continued throughout the meal The food was simply outstanding. The presentation of each dish was visually pleasing, with vibrant colors and thoughtful garnishes Our food was cooked to perfection and featured fresh, high-quality ingredients that elevated the taste and texture. We look forward to returning and highly recommend it to anyone seeking an authentic and enjoyable Thai dining experience. read more

Among best Nuevo Thai cuisine have had. Excellent & very professional service & presentation. Will be back

Sat at bar, the service was immediate and helpful. Great wine selection and variety of dishes. The cod was excellent, and enough for two people. Cooked perfectly. Will return. read more

Very authentic northern Thai food. The service is wonderful. The restaurant is spacious. We've been twice already since our friends introduced us. The beef curry puffs are handmade and delicious- light flaky crust and tasty filling. I'm addicted to the crab fried rice which is the best I've had. read more

I had the curry fish it was so delicate and the curry....was AMAZING. You must try it such a great experience absolutely fantastic.

Overwhelming decor, underwhelming, overpriced food. Restaurant Week 4-course meal at $52 was not good value for money. Just a $7 discount from regular menu pricing. And then our server tells us the table has a reservation two hours from when we were seated and would we be sure to be gone by then. Too precious. read more

Five 81° Ne - $22 Pad Thai with 4 shrimp and a totally inedible piece of vegetation as garnish. - Thai Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Decor, service exceptional. Food authentic and delicious. Green Papaya salad generous and delicious and had two little shrimp. Everything very spicy! I had to tone down my usual level of heat. read more