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    Pho Thai

    3.4 (211 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Thai, Soup
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    moo ping
    Shayan J.

    Get the moo ping and Thai tea! The moo ping is BOMB! And Oak (the owner) is the nicest guy on earth with great customer service. Overall very satisfied

    Good mood good food good No matter how many times I go, I'm impressed every time. I've been there 5 times already, and everything is great -- the food, the service, and the atmosphere. I should also mention that they have new owners now, and everything has improved a lot. It's been about 8 months since the change, and they're doing an excellent job.

    Deborah C.

    We decided to come here on a whim on a Wednesday around 1:30pm only to find the entire place devoid of customers. Despite this, we stayed and ordered drinks and summer rolls to split. My partner also ordered a bowl of pho. The rolls were fine, but the pho had a bland broth. The hostess who welcomed us was lovely, but our waiter left us with a sour taste. At one point we asked for spoons, and he immediately got us plates and never returned, so we had to track him down to clarify that we wanted spoons. Additionally, he charged us extra because when my partner ordered the pho that already came with meat, the waiter tricked him into ordering extra meat despite the back and forth of my partner confirming that meat was already included. It seems too that there was a language barrier, which shouldn't be an issue, but from the level of service, it seemed like it was this waiter's first day on the job. We were looking for some comfort food, but left feeling frustrated at this experience.

    Drunken Noodle Dinner
    Barbara C.

    Attempted to dine in shortly before our train we had to catch. We walked in and it was a very nice, kind of upscale dining area, and there were only two other parties dining in, since it was on the earlier side of the evening. We placed our order and planned to eat for a few minutes, but also get to-go boxes and the check as soon as the food came out. But 20 minutes later, our food still hadn't come out and we weren't going to be able to dine in at all. We asked to have our food packaged in to-go containers instead of plated, and paid the bill so we could just leave with our food once it came out. Another 10 minutes later, still no food and it was coming down to the wire. Finally, we couldn't wait any longer and we needed to be on the way out the door to get to our train. Just as we were getting up to tell our server to just cancel our order and issue me a refund, she came out with our bag of food. Relieved that we would still have dinner and be able to make our train, we thanked her as we took the bag and made our way to the train. We ate our food on the train. My boyfriend said his Pad See Ew was decent, but I wasn't terribly impressed with my Drunken Noodles. It was greasy and overcooked. The noodles were one mushy pile. And barely any flavor except just spicy (it's supposed to be a spicy basil sauce, but I could not taste any basil). I didn't see any reason our food should have taken that long to get out to us when they didn't seem too terribly busy. Maybe they had a lot of to-go orders, too, but there was only one person who came in to pick up a to-go order while we were there. Our server was very nice and understanding, and she did her best to get the kitchen to get our food out sooner, but I guess there wasn't much she could do. (One review here said something about how good food takes extra time, but this wasn't good enough to warrant that long of a wait. I've had better Drunken Noodles and only needed to wait 10 minutes at peak dinner rush.) We should have picked another place for dinner.

    Chea L.

    I loved this restaurant!! From the moment I walked in, I could feel the vibe!! The owners were so friendly and welcoming. It's so beautiful inside with the coolest swing seats too. I got to try multiple dishes and they were all so delicious. They offer multiple, beautiful drinks, including boba! It's a must try!!!

    Orange Chicken
    Allison C.

    I have to say I'm so impressed by Pho Thai! This hidden gem is right in plain sight on Orange Street, and I'm honestly disappointed I hadn't tried them sooner. You HAVE to go on a Friday night when they do their braised lamb shank special - it's by far the best lamb I've ever had in my life. It's so tender and flavorful! It's available for dine in only every Friday. We tried a variety of their most popular menu items and weren't disappointed by any of them. The staff was very attentive with the food coming out quickly, and the restaurant had a nice vibe, especially near the coffee bar with some hanging, swaying chairs. We even had a couple lattes before we left and were impressed by the quality. I would definitely come back here!

    Các Món Bún (Bun Grilled Beef Vermicelli)
    Jules Y.

    One of my go-to restaurants in New Haven!! I love the Các Món Bún (aka Vermicelli salad bowl), which I usually get with grilled pork. During happy hour they have $1 fried egg roll and fried chicken, as well as deals on drinks. They also have a Lunch Special menu, which is where I ordered the Pad See Ew from and comes with complimentary egg rolls or salad. (I probably wouldn't get it again, though, since it was a bit too salty for my liking and didn't come with that much meat). The restaurant is very spacious, and the staff are very attentive and friendly. Please give this place a try!

    Bun grilled pork
    Might M.

    We went to this place on Saturday night. We ordered a few appetizers , Com Dac with vermicelli and Pho. The appetizers were fine. They were edible. The Pho was fine nothing special about it. But Com Dac with vermicelli didn't come with sauce. I had to ask for sauce and the waiter looked confused and said you want fish sauce? I was like whatever. She brought me just plain fish sauce. I was stunned and couldn't eat it. I had to take it home and made my own sauce. Why would you waste your time and money to come to this place? They don't know what they're doing. I'm so done with this place.

    Thai Fried Rice Dinner and Beef Macadamia Dinner

    There's a review where someone called it "edible " and that's exactly what it is no more. The service is slow even tho it was us and 2 other tables. We were there for 30 minutes max ( we rushed out after a few bites of our entree). We never got our drinks in those 30 minutes. My calamari was over cooked felt like rubber. The beef in my rice had no flavor and was burnt. Basically it's not authentic 10 out of 10 would NOT recommend.

    Drunken Noodle Lunch special

    Great taste. Fresh. Delicious . I miss the Boba drink place that was next door. My order was done fast and I was able to change my spice level.

    Front
    Hank R.

    Decent place. I tried them two days ago on Wednesday & back again tonight to try something different on the menu. I started off with the Pork Lemongrass Sausage then went on to the Larb Chicken Salad. Both were good. Service is very efficient and right there when you need or want them. The server was so friendly and accommodating. She was the filling my water very often. I drink a lot of water and need many refills. A little odd though in the restaurant where half of it isn't even being utilized. A large bar with absolutely no stock of bottles on it nor being used. Found this to be strange. Other than that things were great. Bathroom is very small. Very small. It was chilly in the restaurant tonight though 2.28.20

    This food is horrible, omg oily, noddle is soft, oil food smelling like Gas. EWWWWW. Please do not waste you time and go to this restaurant..

    Summer Roll
    Julia H.

    given that i havent had vietnamese food in New Haven (since I heard there arent many good options) it hit the spot. Specifically, they do a good job with the flavor of the bbq pork. However, it wasnt exactly authentic. I have been to Vietnam and the flavors of the sauces as well as the ingredients were off. for example, the summer rolls were stuffed with lettuce rather than vermicelli and the peanut sauce definitely lacked oyster sauce in it. ive also never seen brocolli and lettuce served with bun in my life

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    I don't hand out 5 stars lightly but this was one of those nights…read more We brought in a party of about 30 for a birthday which is usually where restaurants start to fall apart. Not here. Service stayed fast, composed, and actually attentive the entire night. No chaos and no drop off. The room hits that chic, slightly nightlife energy without losing the intimacy. It has a very upscale feel while still feeling elevated without being forced. The music is also a nice touch. It's very club like, modern and contemporary, and matches the atmosphere perfectly. Now the food. This is where they separate themselves. The calamari is easily one of the best I've had anywhere. Light, crisp batter, perfectly cooked, never rubbery, with that clean, tender bite that most places miss. I went with the jumbo shrimp Massaman curry for my main. The shrimp were legitimately jumbo, and the curry had depth. Rich, layered, and balanced, not just sweet and heavy like you get at a lot of spots. I asked for extra spice and they actually respected it. As someone who's Lao, I'm pretty critical of Northern Thai and Lao profiles. This is one of the few places locally that understands how to build flavor without it falling flat. There's intention behind the food. They also made the birthday feel like a moment. The sparkler with the cake was a great touch. And while splitting checks for a group this size is never easy, they handled a good majority of them without it turning into a headache, which honestly says a lot. Bottom line this isn't just good for the area it's just good period. We'll be back.

    It's unfortunate because the food here is excellent, but the service is the worst I've ever…read moreexperienced in my life. I came here with reservations and still had to wait which wasn't a huge deal. However once we were seated, it took an additional 20 min for the waiter to come greet us and take our orders. When he came back with our dishes they were haphazardly placed on the table without any utensils. It took 3 attempts of asking to finally obtain said utensils. The food is EXCELLENT and the manager- Rippon was very nice and helpful and listened to our feedback, so that was appreciated.

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    Shhh, don't tell anyone!…read more But also tell everyone you know! Let it Be is a chic, cozy little hole in the wall spot on Dixwell which although you can easily miss, you won't want to because it's a legend of a Thai restaurant. AMBIANCE - 8/10 When you walk inside, you're greeted by a familiar friendly smile (? one of the owners) before being seated amongst brightly colorful interior decor. They play relaxing Thai classics and sometimes switch it up with familiar and vibey pop songs. It's a small space, but is never overcrowded, and there's conveniently plenty of parking in the back. FOOD - 9/10 The food here is incredible. I've tried multiple Thai places in and around the New Haven/Hamden area and Let it Be has got them all beat. Not only are the flavors authentic and high quality, but prices are fair and the dishes are well-portioned. Best of all, they're made with so much heart. Every bite has felt like a journey back home to South East Asia. SERVICE - 9/10 The service here has been phenomenal. Our friendly server is welcoming, prompt, and responsive to our needs. When a dish we asked for wasn't available, he took the time to find similar dishes for us. He also takes the time to make friendly conversation and share with us the history of some of the special dishes. Visits here always just feel like a pitstop at a friendly neighbor's. The only thing is that it can take a bit of time for the food to come out, which is natural as the dishes are likely made to order. OVERALL - 9/10 From the Thai staples (pad thai, red and green curries) to the more avant garde (larb kai but in a bánh mì / hoagie style sandwich?! woah!), this place does it all the right way. If you couldn't tell by now, this is my absolute favorite Thai place and I could not recommend it enough. Ally's Recs: Pad Thai (8/10) - cannot go wrong with a classic Pad See Ewe (9/10) - another classic! tastes great with a squeeze of lime Let it Be Thai Curry (9/10) - delicious house curry; they combo the curries well to create a creamy sweet and savory mixture that always leaves you wanting more Thai Tea (8/10) - if you're down for a treat, the condensed milk hits every time! Longan Juice / Tea (7/10) - refreshing and comes with a bunch of juicy longans on top. such a unique offering!

    I used to come here when it was The Terrace. It's completely different. The nicest owners are in…read morethe shop taking care of everything, especially the authentic Thai cooking! Hopefully they're doing a big takeout business because we were the only ones inside for dinner. Granted it was 8:30pm, but they are open until midnight. They were accommodating by turning the heat up on this chilly night. They also put on current Thai music for us after we asked about the American music being played. They offered my wife a syrupy lychee drink on the house to take care of the extra heat that she wasn't expecting. They put a bit of a different spin on their version of some popular dishes so don't be mad if it's not what you get at other Thai restaurants. Check out our pics. It was all excellent!

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    I've been to Xay's Danbury at least 3 or 4 times. What sets them an apart from all Thai restaurants…read morein Connecticut is the freshness of their ingredients and the tastefulness of their dishes. Admittedly I've never tried their Thai curries so I can't comment. My first trip here was to try the Pho. It was good, but it was on subsequent trips that I explored their Yums. Today I had Nam Khou which was crunchy rice, scallions, cilantro, and Laos sausage pieces served with romaine lettuce leaves on the side of the plate. I took that to mean I should scoop some of the dish into each leaf and it was delightful. While it is supposed to be two peppers hot, according to the menu, it was not but it was very flavorful nonetheless. You can always scoop some black chilli oil on top as they graciously keep condiments at each table. I also tried the summer rolls again. Now my favourite summer rolls used to be the ones in West Hartford with crispy pork and shrimp in them. However, I will say just the plain shrimp ones were wonderful. One nice touches they provide a little espresso spoon in the peanut sauce so you can scoop it's on top of each bite without having to dip and have it fall apart. The CREW was kind of quiet today but I came in mid afternoon so they were catching up on other stuff. However, the service was still great. I almost hate leaving this review because this is like my private spot that no one knows about. That's about to change.

    Arrived for a late lunch. Empty restaurant. Was advised to pick any seat. Very open floor plan with…read morea big flat TV against the far wall. Very comfortable and entertaining. Waiter immediately comes over to get our drinks order. When he returned, asked for egg rolls as appetizer. Then we ordered Pad see ew and Beef Kao pad. Egg rolls were so good! Four were perfect as an appetizer. The beef pad see ew was so good too. Had so much, enough for dinner later on. Hubby enjoyed his Kao pad. Almost finished it! Really enjoyed the food. During this time, two more couples arrived. And although we were done, they didn't come by to find out how we were doing. It seemed a little odd, but we patiently waited. Overall, would definitely return because the food was really good. The service, could be better.

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    We had this for the first time recently, and the food was very good. As was the friendly customer…read moreservice (we got the food to go, so we can't speak much to the ambiance). What was not good was the notable discrepancy in price on the website versus the actual prices. So, this review is a PSA because Thai Spice really needs to rectify this immediately and get all of its sites updated. At the time of our order two weeks ago (and at the time that I am writing this review), the website https://thaispiceauthentic.com/ and the PDF menu hyperlink on that website (and the Order Now hyperlinks on the site) all reflect outdated prices. If you access the business via the https://www.yumdthaicuisine.com/ site (immediately confusing because this does not appear to be the current restaurant name, and the sign outside the restaurant says Thai Spice) or if you Google the restaurant and access the Toast site to order, you will get the current, actual prices. But these are way too many variables for a customer to reasonably navigate or to know what is accurate. We ordered the following: - Thai Sampler - We expected to pay $14.96/99 (two prices, one on the PDF and one via the Order Now link); the actual current price is an astounding $22.50 ($15 was a good deal, we thought; $22.50 is not--not for what you get) - Chicken Pad Thai - We expected to pay $13.96/99; the actual price is $14.95 - Yellow Curry - $13.96/99; actual price, $14.95 - Sticky Rice - $3.00; actual price, $4.00 A difference of over $10. Not great.

    I drove by a few times and finally decided to try tonight. Any time a restaurant has fresh food I…read moream in love ! Each dish was hot and fresh. The owners were very friendly. If you're craving authentic, fresh, and delicious Thai food, this spot delivers in every way! The ingredients taste incredibly fresh, from the vibrant veggies to the aromatic herbs, making each dish a burst of flavor. The perfect balance of spices, sweetness, and tanginess shines in every bite. Their Thai iced boba tea is smooth and refreshing, the perfect complement to the meal. Service is warm and welcoming, adding to the authentic Thai experience. Highly recommended for Thai food lovers or anyone looking to try something amazing!

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