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    4.5 (71 reviews)
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    Bill Z.

    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.

    Tom Yum Soup
    Ana D.

    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.

    Laab duck
    Olga S.

    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!

    Saute Greens, Thai Noodles, Lemongrass Grilled Chicken, Jasmine Rice, Thai Iced Tea
    Sharon S.

    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.

    Nam nuang
    Dan S.

    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!

    Michael R.

    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.

    Crab curry
    Lindsay M.

    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

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    Jessica L.

    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.

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

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

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

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

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