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    KorKai Thai Restaurant

    4.5 (34 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Jiali L.

    We were excited to try this restaurant since our immediate area doesn't have the best Thai food. The setup in the restaurant itself is pretty cute, it's not a huge space but certainly enough for a few groups and lots of 2 tops. For appetizers, we ordered their curry puff and papaya salad. For mains, I opted for the Duck Kee Mao (very interested to try their crispy duck) and Mama Ginger stir fry with beef. The curry puff had such a light flaky shell and the filling was very savory and delicious. They had a clear colored dipping sauce with some cut up celery and onions that complemented the puffs well. I love a good papaya salad but unfortunately there's was underwhelming for me. More specifically, the papaya was underripe so while it had the crunch and decent flavor, that alone ruined the salad for me. I enjoyed my duck kee mao. The duck was definitely very crispy and the flavors of the noodles and sauteed vegetables came together quite nicely. Their kee mao version had peppers and string beans instead of Chinese broccoli which is usually more common. The stir fry was done nicely as well. We especially appreciated that the beef was cooked the way hanger steak would be handled so it was long flat strips that were ever so slightly pink and still tender. Would definitely come back to try other menu items and was overall very happy with the meal. I'd just skip the papaya salad next time!

    Kelly P.

    Great spot for authentic Thai food! I stopped in for lunch after my facial, located in the same plaza, and the first thing that caught my eye was the decor. It's absolutely stunning with the royal blue chairs and the modern clean aesthetic. The food did not disappoint. I ordered the Thai dumplings and drunken noodles. Both cooked to perfection. I really enjoyed the spice level on the drunk noodle. I also ordered a Thai iced tea which is not pictured because it was so delicious I drank it all within minutes.

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    Nicole G.

    Intimate diningroom with an attentive staff. Picking up comfort food for dinner consist of extra spicy drunken noodles with perfect spice level. Wings need sizing and seasoning. Veggie spring rolls were very salty.

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    Aya E.

    Ordered: Lychee Ice Tea (~$6) Lychee Lemonade (~$6) Roti Massaman (~$12) Steamed Dumplings (~$10) Chicken Combo with Ginger Rice (~$20): steamed & crispy boneless chicken with ginger rice, soup and soybean & sweet chili for dipping Aya's take: Korkai is a super cute restaurant in Montclair offering some classic Thai dishes. I started off with the Lychee Ice Tea which was light, sweet, and nice to sip on. The Lychee Lemonade was more of a regular lemonade (I could barely taste the lychee) so I'd recommend the Lychee Ice Tea if you want more of a lychee flavor. We started with the Roti Massaman which creamy from the coconut milk, well-seasoned from the curry, and the roti was buttery and flaky. My only critique is there was barely any chicken in it and the curry was a bit watery making it hard to get a good bite with the roti. The Steamed Dumplings were solid but nothing to write home about. I really enjoyed the Chicken Combo with Ginger Rice. It came with the broth which was light and aromatic, the steamed chicken paired well with the soybean & sweet chili sauces, and the crispy boneless chicken was delicious with the right amount of batter! The ginger rice was light and fragrant. Overall, it was a great dish and the portion is on point for the price! I even had leftovers for the next day. Definitely recommend checking them out!

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    Marta T.

    Pretty good food - a little different than most traditional Thai. Very cute inside with good lighting but the place smelled a bit of chemical cleaner. Service was good. It's a byob. Give it a try :)

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    Stacey H.

    The space is so pretty inside. The appetizers were pretty good, they were out of a few menu items. Loved the pad see ew and lychee lemonade.

    Kai Khai Dao (stir fry chicken with garlic sauce and egg-I asked for hard fried-over rice)
    Josh W.

    2024.05.25: Finally had a chance to dine in. Interior is drastically different than the photos Jasmine N. posted, I know when we tried to order take out a few days ago, they were closed for renovations. Floor is the same, walls and lighting are much lighter and brighter. Came back late-ish by Montclair standards for an 8.30pm dinner. Wow. I thought this place was good when we ordered delivery, but I gotta say it's even better when you dine in. Service was quick and friendly, but we were only the third table at this time of night. Started with: - Thai Iced Tea. Better than I've had at other Thai spots in the area. Rich, creamy, and just damn delicious. - Crab Rangoon. Pretty sure they used real crab meat. At least, it didn't taste like the imitation stuff. My GF said, "I could eat five orders of these". Perfectly crispy wrappers encased a crab-forward crab-and-cheese filling. And the dipping sauce was - Grilled Beef Salad. Just the right amount of spice, the beef was tender and cooked perfectly. The sauce/dressing made the appetizer shine. Ratio of beef to lettuce to red onion to tomatoes was spot on. Only thing that could have made it better? Perhaps add some cucumber. For the mains: - Thai Basil Beef. Once again, beef was cooked to perfection. Mixed with onion, green beans, and served with a side of rice. Simply perfection. Next time I'll have to try this dish with shrimp. - Kai Zaap. Crispy chicken in a spicy lime dressing. Bring the heat! I'm no slouch when it comes to spicy but this wasn't your average "hot" compared to other places. It was actually moderately spicy. I even got a little sweaty under my eyeballs! Dessert: - Crème Brûlée Cheesecake. What a way to end a fantastic meal. Vanilla bean cheesecake with a crème brûlée topping and blueberries. Would definitely get again. We enjoyed this meal so much, we already made a reservation for Father's Day in mid-June.

    Jocelyn L.

    This is a lovely restaurant. The decor is very classy and staff were friendly. I loved our dishes but they were way too spicy for me. I wish I could rate it as 4.5 stars because I really enjoyed the meal but our waiter said the dish wasn't too spicy and even my friend who tasted both dishes said they were very spicy. The flavors are amazingggg but I wasn't able to fully enjoy the meals because of the spice level. I will definitely come back to try other dishes when I build up my spice tolerance!

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    Best Thai food in Jersey hands down. The drunken noodles are awesome. Must visit. All dishes are good.

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    Amazing food and people! Try the scallion pancake and thai beef salad - so good~ Super fresh and tasty!

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    Service is excellent and good fantastic. Also the location is super convenient to Upper Montclair train station.

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    10 months ago

    Delicious drunken noodles. Takeout is always quick, and the interior is nicely decorated.

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    2 years ago

    The food is great! Everyone was super happy with their meal. The service was fast and polite. I hope this place does well.

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