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Friendly Thai

4.2 (159 reviews)
ModerateThai
Open • 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Good for groups
Good for kids

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Spicy Basil Noodles w/ tofu
Seth P.

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): Friendly Thai is an amazing experience for the taste buds. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone with food allergies or dietary restrictions because they take it seriously. Additionally they bring the heat, literally, I ordered my dish at a heat level 4 and it was no joke! The small dining area can fill up fast but don't worry, you can order take out ahead of time or order in house and take it to go. The food came out quickly after ordering but the ingredients in the dishes were fresh and each meal is feels thoughtfully prepared. They offer a variety of beverages including Bubble Tea, flavored hot or iced teas, mocktails, and soft drinks. From Rice Bowls, Sauteed Noodles, Fried Rice, Broth Bowls, Curries, Salads, Appetizers, and Wok Dishes, Friendly Thai has a variety of customizable meals that can accommodate everyone. The service was excellent, very attentive, and helpful to decide what we wanted for our meal. I always stress going out in groups but payment was made easy on the tablet and card reader brought tableside. Friendly Thai is closed on Mondays but are open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, closing between 3 and 4pm and on Sundays for lunch and dinner starting at noon until 8:30pm. Don't wait, go check it out today!!!

Roasted Duck Spicy Basil Stir-fry
Brandon S.

Thai food is my FAVORITE food and this meal was definitely top 3 favorite Thai dishes I've ever had. Food was absolutely amazing, cute little intimate restaurant and good service.

Dessert made with Taro root

We had the mostly delightful, memorable Sunday lunch (yes lunch prices) at Friendly Thai. We met the owner Toon who was so sweet and helpful. All menu items are authentic Thai recipes from her homeland, and oh soooo delicious! Easily the best Thai food I've had in the states. Her recommendations, right to the homemade Taro dessert were spot on each perfect in flavor and so yummy! My husband appreciated the menu layout. It offered same amazing food selections for lunch and for dinner; and prices were so reasonable for the amt and quality of food. Charming, delightful, delicious and very friendly Thai gem in a little nook of Groton. Highly recommend and placed in top 5 favorite eats of all.. will be back!

Chicken Pad Thai
Jade E.

Our first time back to Friendly Thai after the new owners took over. We ordered spring rolls, chicken pad Thai, and tofu pad see ew. The restaurant has a new website with menu and prices and a link for online ordering but I couldn't figure out how to order online so we called in our order. Nbd. My husband said the interior is more inviting, it's brighter than before, and they are open for dinner service. The spring rolls were good, larger than previously, 4 to an order, and filled with noodles and veggies. My pad see ew was great, but my husband was disappointed with the pad Thai as it was pretty dry and not very spicy for level 5*. We think this was a fluke as we've never had this issue before and will be back to try it again.

Friendly Thai Fried Rice w/ beef
Jane E.

Friendly Thai was delicious! I put in an order for 12 people over the phone and spoke to a very nice gentleman who repeated the order back to me and said they labeled the food so that we knew what was what without opening it. We picked up the order and had enough napkins and utensils packed with the food ready to go. The portions are family style and was extremely tasty! I'm the only one who didn't get mild, my medium spice on my Friendly Thai beef fried rice was perfect! My beef salad was spicier but tasty and spicy. Again, I had enough to save for another meal. The mango sticky rice was amazing. Everyone was happy w/ their food - chicken and shrimp pad Thai, mango curry, green curry. I always get worried about large orders like that, but they hit it out of the park! We'll definitely be ordering from here again on our next visit.

Eggplant long song
Ji B.

Food was delicious! Glad it was nearby our motel while we were visiting the city. It's unassuming from the exterior, but worth visiting! Ordered the green curry and the eggplant long song. Both were full of flavor with an adequate spice level and of good portions! Rice portions were sufficient too, which is always a plus. Service was friendly and quick! Couldn't dine in due to COVID, but take out was still enjoyable!

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I love this little place! It's cozy and I've never been disappointed! The pad Thai, iced coffee and tea, and banana dessert are amazing!

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8 years ago

Just terrific! A simple place with a substantial menu. Best of all they'll adjust the spicing and really know what that means.

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My all time favorite Thai restaurant!! I have never had a bad meal here. A very pleasant and comfortable place to enjoy great food.

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9 years ago

This place is amazing. It has great Red Curry and is super cute on the inside. Highly recommend.

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10 years ago

The best Thai food around! Pad thai and spicy basil noodles are amazing. Very reasonable prices. A dish feeds at least 2 people.

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Two thumbs down. Definitely not authentic Thai food. Long wait periods. Never going there again.

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Great little hole in the wall Thai restaurant! The food was hot, and delicious. I will definitely be back!

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Ecellent service and food. You are treated like family from the time you walk in the door till the time you leave.

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