Amazing place. Food is absolutely delicious. Relatively inexpensive, great value for the money. Many veg and non-veg options. Can't wait to go back! read more

The service was attentive, but not quite up to my expectations: I had never eaten there, and asked the waitress which duck she recommended. She gave me her recommendation and I ordered it. It was absolutely inedible. There was a glutinous beige "peanut" sauce glossed all over it. It was ice cold. the broccoli and carrots had been frozen and minimally reheated, and all together it was awful. The tom kha was manageable, but needed lime and lemongrass. I am from Texas and make better Thai food than this. I was clear about my distaste for the duck and while I didn't explicitly ask, was surprised that they didn't offer to take it all, or partly, off my bill. $50 for a basically inedible meal. Blech. read more

I got takeout of the lunch crazy noodles and they were really good!! I can't attest to the restaurant since I didn't dine in, but the hostess was very nice. read more

Rice Violet - Crazy Noodle - Chicken - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

This is now easily one of my favorite restaurants in Worcester! The food is AMAZING. Highly recommend read more

Rice Violet - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

FOOD: DELICIOUS! DELICIOUS DELICIOUS DELICIOUS!!!!! My sister got Chicken pad Thai and I got Khao Soi. For apps we got Crab Rangoon, Tofu Triangles and Chive Dumplings (not pictured...I forgot and we inhaled them). The HOT TEA that they give you to warm up is SO good. It's a Thai Tea/Jasmine blend that I've never had before. It doesn't need added sugar, it's steeped for the PERFECT amount of time and doesn't taste burned and it smells SO good. The portions are HUGE. I should've put a hand or something next to it for reference. Just massive, both orders. The Khao Soi lasted me two meals. I made sure to eat all the noodles out so they didn't get soggy and added new noodles when I finished it the next day. I cannot express how delicious this food was. SERVICE: Phenomenal. I don't know the name of the woman who brought our food, but she has braces and she's SO sweet. We ordered our apps, she brought them out with plates to share...we ordered our entrees, she brought them out HOT...we ordered another app and got it in less than 5 mins...then at the end, we ordered two Thai teas to go and she brought them out wrapped in this cute little bag sleeve with handles. She wrapped our food up for us, placed it in the bag and checked us out quickly and efficiently. She also made sure our tea stayed hot and full! VIBES: it's huge inside. You can def come with a group. Clean, huge windows and amazing service. Not the type of place to come to drunk and sloppy, but def worth a hang out, lunch/dinner or date. We're going to come back for sure. read more

Rice Violet - Chicken Pad Thai and Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Best Thai food I've ever had. I'm from Los Angeles and I was in town for an event. Now I have to come back and have lunch here again.

A really nice atmosphere and great food. I love Thai curries, so I went with the yellow scallops. My vegan nephew went with the Thai noodle soup with vegetables and tofu. We hit all of the bases with samosas and Violet crispy rolls. The service was excellent. read more

This is a great Pan-Asian restaurant with a wide variety of vegetarian, meat, and seafood options. Prices are very reasonable and service is friendly and fast. There are plenty of small and large tables and booths to accommodate groups of any size. read more

The food was good so that's not the problem. The name of the restaurant is rice Violet and they show a photo on the sign of Violet rice. So when I ordered just the rice I specifically asked if it would be the dark rice which is an actual thing for Thai food. But she claimed it is the house rice. So is that the same thing? Apparently not. Very disappointing when the name of your restaurant doesn't offer what is depicted. read more

Rice Violet - This rice is not Violet and I asked if it would be. - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Rice Violet is so convenient! IMO they have the best drunken noodles in the area. They have a really cute restaurant with a central location and they have nailed their flavors so well. The spring rolls are also a must try, and they do an amazing peanut sauce too. Friendly service and helpful recommendations! read more

I was wonderfully surprised by this place. I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered here--I had pretty low expectations--but was happy when the food came out better than anticipated. Food came quick so that's always nice. I wouldn't say it's the most authentic taste but it was still good nonetheless. read more

Rice Violet - two trays of food on a table - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Came here recently when I was in the area. Thought everything was pretty average. Found a long hair in the food when it arrived. They made a new meal up. Found the food to be pretty average. Service was decent. Probably won't be returning however. read more

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I really like Thai food very much and I found this restaurant as my friend recommended. I never disappointed because the food tasted so delicious as I ordered chicken satay,crazy noodles chicken and shrimp ( spicy so good) and Thai tea lemonade. The portions were very big .The service was great . The waitress suggested me about food. The vibe was so relaxed . I will definitely come back again! read more

During this bullshit apocalyptic time I have been trying to support local restaurants and also do what I normally do under normal circumstances which is order delivery. Did you know that yelp has a pretty good delivery section? It's not as robust as seamless or doordash but I KNOW I'm not alone when it comes to running into disappointment with some of the highly rated places on seamless. Really? What kind of food are you guys getting because it is not the soggy mush I've received. Ok back to Rice Violet. It newly popped up on my yelp delivery list, bringing it to our attention. The appetizer menu is out of this world. IDK if you're like me, but I am a huge bitch for appetizers. They make it easy for indecisive folk by offering a VEGETARIAN appetizer platter which happens to also be an amazing deal.You wouldn't believe it, they had tofu squares, those little "golden bags", they had spring rolls, they have dumplings, they also have these unusual kale dumplings which ended up being BOMB. The dumplings were amazing. They tasted different than most dumplings that I'm used to. The contents of the dumplings had an almost Italian cuisine flavor. Whatever that shit was I thoroughly enjoyed it. The golden bags are filled with almost samosa chaat-like contents. Delicious. I haven't had the spring rolls yet but mean to toss back one of those bad boys when I get home. I made sure to add an order of penang curry, which is a standard order from any thai place. The sauce was delicious. They did that sneaky shit where they dumped a pile of rice (which was good btw) inside the container for the penang curry, as opposed to being in a separate container, which reduces container volume available for curry. Either way, I would recommend this dish. We ALSO ordered their spicy basil pad thai. I like a good PT as much as the next basic bitch but I also like a little variety in my lyfe. They have a few variations on the classic pad thai which is aggressively welcomed. The noodles were thin but clumped together. There were a bunch of veggies and the overall dish was pretty good, but didn't knock my socks off. 6/10 We actually legit also ordered some of their brussels sprouts. These were really very good. They were doused with a tasty sauce. I always like throwing in a few healthier items into the mix to make myself feel better, and this definitely does the trick. If you like brussels, they have a good version here. My first experience with Rice Violet was a good one. DEFINITELY heavily rely on their apps, which are the star of the show. Their penang curry was pretty good as well. read more

Rice Violet is always so consistent. Great takeout spot but also a lot of fun eating in! The food comes out quickly and the staff is extremely welcoming. I highly recommend any of the soups. They're always flavorful and highlight the sour profile that a lot of Thai restaurants are missing. Any of the noodle dishes are also fantastic. Rice Violet is generous with their proteins on the noodles too. 4/5. read more

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It's a lot of food and it is actually very good. They are opened pretty late so good for late night hours. One order could definitely serve more than one person, maybe even 3. read more

Rice Violet - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

This is a tough one, because I had really high hopes, but I've just not had such an uneven food experience in a while. The Tom Yum soup and the tofu satay were both fantastic. Flavorful, fresh, and the tofu was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the flavoring was on point. I was so excited about the fried bok choy. And, as I told my waitress, the top layer was perfection, but very quickly as I dug in, it was completely over sauced and, therefore, salty. I couldn't finish it. She didn't say anything about replacing it, or trying something else instead, or taking it off the bill. Then I thought I would try one last thing and so I went for one of my all-time favorites, banana roll. As soon as I took a bite into the first one, it tasted as though it had been fried in old oil. I then took a bite of another piece to see if it was any different and it wasn't. And again, when I told her that it didn't taste good, she didn't say anything other than offering me a box. Anyway, it was a disappointing experience. read more

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not the best food i've had in my life but pretty good. pad see yu was a bit sweet for my taste, lad nar was okay. FAST fast fast service. 15 minutes for takeout. never been inside so can't speak for ambiance, but it seems nice enough. read more

service is good Food is good I like the atmosphere here It's traditional Thai style l read more

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Fast and friendly service. The vegan mango curry was delicious! I look forward to my next visit.

I just had a great lunch. The service was great. She brought me hot tea right away seeing that I was freezing. The food came out quickly and tasted amazing. I will definitely be back if I'm in the area. read more

Rice Violet - Pork fried rice and hot tea - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Ordered take out - Pad Thai was ok; what really stood out was their shrimp fried rice dishes. Overall the food tasted freshly made.

I've just done takeout so far. Myself and colleagues have found the food to be delicious. I live the yellow curry and the seafood curry got a couple of thumbs up as well. It's a go to place for the whole office now. read more

Pretty decent food for the price and tasted really good The ambiance was all very clean and neat read more

Quick and friendly. Chicken pad Thai was bland but fresh, definitely some better options around worcester.

Service was great. Chicken pad Thai was average. The sauce was light which caused the dish to lack flavor.

3.5/5.0 Based on 2 most recent visits*** Love: spring rolls, spicy noodle dish, and Tom yum soup Tom yum soup is served in a small dish but very good for a start meal. The peanut sauce that was served alongside spring rolls - also A-1. Now the critical parts of this review... Dislike: Bangkok Duck mainly due to the flavor and overly artificially flavored sauce... after ordering it the first time with my friend we described the sauce with it was odd. Unfortunately I did not listen and ordered it a second time and the sauce made the dish overly sweet. Perhaps it is a sweet dish and I thought it was more savory. The veggies were all very candied due to the sauce. My friend got the tamarind Duck and it is more sour... but still not a savory meal when you think of a Thai entree The prices were quite high as well. The meal with duck totaled to $19 for one dinner portion. Their servings was generous though. OK - pad Thai. For some reason their pad Thai was not my favorite. It was very noodle heavy and the sauce was not as coated and spiced up to the way I usually get pad Thai. I definitely preferred their spicy noodle. read more

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Delivery was speedy. Got pad thai and papaya salad. Came with yummy sticky rice, which may have been my favorite part- surprisingly. Their hot oil is great to get on the side- good kick with the pad thai. Papaya could have been a little fresher and crunchier, but was nicely flavored in the salad, had a lot of peanuts, and was a good compliment to the meal. read more

Rice Violet - Pad Thai Dinner - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Taste good. Service nice. Nice place to hang out with friends. Me and my friends all like this restaurant. read more

Rice Violet - Beef noodle - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Lived in Bangkok for awhile - this is as close flavor-wise as I've gotten here in America to what I remember the food at the little restaurant on the street where I lived. Just so yummy. Just so authentic. Lots of gluten free options too so that was great. read more

We have gone here after attending a concert in mechanics Hall in Worcester. Quite nice, seems like authentic Thai food, not very crowded when we were there, but we enjoyed it and intend to go back. read more

My first time at Rice violet did not disappoint! Food was delicious and service was great! The restaurant is very clean and beautifully decorated--a very nice and comfortable atmosphere for dinner! Will be coming back soon! read more

Rice Violet - Spring roll with shrimp - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Delicious Thai food! 5 star for the restaurant and service, restaurant is spacious, clean and well maintained. Service was excellent, our food arrived within minutes of order, probably as we the first customers in for lunch. We ordered samosa bags and violet spring roles. They were good, tasty, not very oily but not the best I have had. For Entrees we ordered spicy basil fried rice and basil chicken Combo. Both these dishes was delicious,we enjoyed them! 5 star for these. Overall, freshly prepared flavorful thai food. read more

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I love Thai food, it's one of my absolute favorites. My favorite dishes would be Pad See Ew or Pad Kee Mao. So being in Worcester I had high hopes for Rice Violet. My friend had ordered a pad thai, I ordered pad see ew, and our other friend ordered rice with beef stir fry. The Pad See Ew & Pad Thai the noodles were a bit hard, they could've been cooked a little more. The flavor of both noodle dishes was also really sweet which was too overpowering. However the rice dish with beef stir fry was well worth the flavor and spicy! I would give Rice Violet another try, but not go with their noodle dishes. read more

Rice Violet - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I've had Rice Violet in the past and generally enjoyed it but unfortunately that one horrific experience is the one that stays with you. I ordered delivery from them to the tune of $54. Note: delivery is not free. I was waiting quite a while when I finally called yelp about my order. As it happens the driver handed my food to some random person so no dinner for me. I should add that my order specifies to call me upon arrival precisely to avoid things like this. Am I annoyed at the person who stole my dinner? Yes. But I'm more annoyed that Rice Violet DID NOT remedy the situation by immediately remaking the meal and sending it to me on their dime. Yelp reimbursed me but Rice Violet did nothing. read more

4 star for the service and the person at the counter and not for food. For Food: 3 star as I have had much better Thai food across the country. It'good but can be better. Had yellow curry and it had too much potatoes and less of any other veggies. This is Worcester and that was a 9 bucks lunch pickup. Hence the 3 stars. Will definitely be having more of Rice violet in the coming days and will update the review again. read more

I loved this Thai place during my visit to Worcester! Food was tasty, fresh and great presentation. Soup was nice and rich and the curry dish was delightful. The staff was so friendly and helpful. read more

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VEGETARIAN HEAVEN!! With a fish allergy, requested to have curry made without fish paste. My pallet has never thanked me more! Can enjoy the complimenting flavors of massaman curry and the delightful spice of yellow curry with tangy pineapple again. Tofu is always made perfectly too. Some places don't cater to vegetarian diets, but Rice Violet listens, accommodates and delivers amazing quality veggie dishes. Don't forget to order your meal with Thai Iced Tea! read more

In kind of a weird spot in Worcester, but it is easily the best Thai food in the city. Their curries are always excellent. Delivery is great, always on time. Plenty of seating, very spacious. Staff is always nice when I head to the actual restaurant. Edit - they have lost my orders multiple times when asking for delivery. Knocking off a few stars for the inconsistency. Still the best Thai food in Worcester. The food is still great - if you can get it! read more

Amazing food. Vegetarian friendly. I highly recommend their chive cakes ! Flavors are right! Reasonably priced. They also packaged everything nicely- which helped us grab a quick bite on our road trip. read more