This is my favorite place for curry. It has better curry than any other place I've had in the Worcester area. I was sad that I think they increased their prices for currys but they doubled the size so it evens out. We can split only one w some extra rice :). And get an extra one for meals later. We always get yellow curry or mango. read more

I came here looking for a good quick dinner and it delivered. Based on some other reviews about slow delivery I opted to dine in instead of call ahead and was the only one there at around 5pm. The service and food were both fast and good- I always get pad Thai and this was a pretty good one with a big portion size! read more

Consistently good. The last time I went I had the lunch portion of the shrimp yellow curry and the hot tea. The curry was delicious more than I expected for lunch, always a nice surprise. The tea was also good and they were very generous with refills even after we lingered to chat after lunch. I would definitely recommend dining here. read more

The food is good, the setting is nice, the price is very affordable! I will definitely come again and refer friend come too. read more

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Delicious noodles and best satay I might have ever had. Good service and good portions. Recommend. read more

Rice Violet - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Rice Violet is a warm, friendly, intimate yet open restaurant in downtown Worcester serving amazingly tasty Thai food. I went for a pickup order and decided to stay and eat there - what a great decision. The wait staff was efficient yet not rushing and the ability to have even more delicious Thai food (and drink) that I originally intended was a great thing. The prices are fair for the portion and the food spice ratings pretty accurate. I enjoyed my dining experice at Rice Violet and look forward to even more (vegetarian!! Thai food. read more

The food looks good but taste wise just mediocre ..I would say there are better places for Thai food

Will definitely be back! Ordered the spicy basil noodles extra spicy with shrimp & it did not disappoint. Loved the thai iced tea they served in mason jars. My lunch was yummy, flavorful, spicy, shrimp was cooked perfect. The restaurant is open and bright and super clean. New favorite thai spot in the area! read more

One of the best food experiences I have ever had. There is ample seating, food comes quickly, and is very very tasty! The staff works hard to make sure that everything is to the customer's satisfaction, and works with the customer to alter the dishes to meet dietary needs. Great food, great staff, great price, what more could you ask for? read more

Ordered takeout dinner. It took about 20 minutes to get the food, which I though was longer since the restaurant was empty. The food was nice and had decent portions. I had some trouble understanding the English but other than that positive experience. read more

The food is pretty good. The curry is really good. We had the mango curry a few times. We have also tried a couple noodle dishes but the noodles are not their best. We also tried a cashew entree which was decent. I would recommend the curry dishes. However, the other items we had on the menu are decent. Not good enough to order them again. But I would definitely recommend the curry. I will be back for that! I love that they offer vegan and gluten free dishes! read more

Very good Pad Thai. They did mess up my order and gave me just chicken instead of chicken and shrimp.

Enjoyed dinner last night. Amazing! Loved the green curry and the soup! Good taste, good quantity. read more

Wonderful restaurant with great and pleasant staff, really good food, nice takeout, clean dining area, and a pleasant atmosphere. I really enjoy this restaurant, it's a gem of Worcester for sure. Love the curry and pineapple fried rice!! Keep it up! read more

My daughters and I love this restaurant, the food is always great. We're vegetarians and there are plenty of items on the menu without meat. The service is impeccable and friendly. read more

Very good Thai food in a nice looking place, and right downtown too! A lot of vegan options, very knowledgeable staff, and fast service. Stopped in a few days after they opened so they're still getting things situated but everything was top notch. Can't wait to see what they do with the place as time goes on. read more

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The service was not the greatest. I walked into an empty restaurant and was not even acknowledged. I grabbed a menu and seated myself. I purposely said "Thank you" to my server every time he came to see if he would respond with "You're welcome." - He did not. The food is okay. If you like spice, try asking for extra spicy because they do not ask for desired spice level. Ambience is weak. Almost to the point of me wanting to just ask them to pack my order for take out instead. read more

Food is really good here. I love the pineapple and chicken fried rice. There's a nice variety of veggies in the rice and they taste fresh. The crab rangoons and most appetizers are on the small side but tasty. The portions on the rice are pretty decent, enough to share between 2 ppl. read more

I was not expecting much and I really don't know why I felt that way. Stopped in for lunch and was surprised to find a nice decor and excellent food! The Tom Yum and Massaman curry were both first rate. Unfortunately, the place is not attracting many diners so I do not see this hidden gem surviving for much longer. read more

Lots of great vegetarian options, fast service, great flavors. Eating there and getting takeout have been good experiences - have yet to have something I didn't enjoy! read more

Played at the Palladium and decided to stop in Rice Violet due to a recommendation from venue staff. Everyone in my band & crew loved this place. I had Chicken Pad Thai & the crab rangoon. Both were awesome! Our server was very kind and everyone loved their dishes. Perfect place to go before catching a show at the Palladium -- or playing it read more

Super fresh ingredients, delicious perfectly prepared Thai food from warm people in a cute and clean environment. What is not to love? I highly recommend Rice Violet and I'll be coming back on a regular basis! They even deliver in the evenings and I can guarantee I'll be taking advantage of this on cozy nights in the future. read more

This place is my new favourite. The food is very tasty. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. Will go back soon:) read more

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This place is so cozy and the food is amazing!!! We had the veggie sampler among some other yummy food. The sampler is enough for two. We will be going back for sure! read more

I ordered through GrubHub to get my delivery and they say the estimated time is delivery was 70 mins. After 70 mins, I called the restaurant and they haven't even started my order. They blamed it on Grubhub but this is the 2nd that that's happened with their restaurant. I've ordered through other restaurants before and had no issues. Instead of providing better customer service they say it's not their fault. I will not order from Rice violet again. read more

Omg today was my first time ever, I asked for a delivery and less than 20 mints my food was at the door, the taste of these food are so good rich in flavor omg my new favorite spot read more

This place is good!! They're food is amazing. They don't do the student discounts anymore and bit pricey for dinner as it's almost the same amount of food. read more

Walked here from our hotel. Chicken satay was so tender and flavorful. We had the spicy basil pad thai and a spicy crazy dish with wide noodles, both were perfect! Would be a regular if I lived here! read more

The food here is amazing! So fresh and tasty. The restaurant is cute and clean and the service is great. I've only done lunch so far, but it's outstanding. read more

Amazing food; very polite, kind, attentive wait staff. Nice ambience. Even the tea was superb. We had the pork dumplings, Massaman curry veggies and tofu, veggie and tofu pineapple fried rice, pineapple curry shrimp, and pad Thai, all delicious, with intricate flavors and perfect textures. Lovely evening out as a family. Will definitely be returning. read more

Very Good! Got the Chicken Pad Thai... it was yummy! Didn't have too much veggies but the flavor was amazing. Take out was very quick and easy. They are very nice and friendly. read more

Went here for the first time and the food was amazing! Got the garlic Stirfry and it was so wonderful, perfectly seasoned and filled me up! The only reason I put a star off is because the boba in their Thai teas was really over cooked and mushy, if you're gonna have a Thai restaurant you gotta have good boba! Will go back again read more

Ordered papaya salad and pad thai to go. Salad came with sticky rice. The salad was watery and the sticky rice was not any better. The rice was probably days old. Pad thai was subpar. Overall, I have had better read more

I had a late lunch yesterday and since it was a new restaurant, we tried several dishes. The Tofu Satay appetizer was crispy, the peanut sauce authentic and the portion was exactly right. We ordered three dishes (all vegetarian). The best by far was the Rice Violet special. Terrific flavors, lots of veggies and very spicy. The Panangy curry was adequate, but we were glad that we tried it. The Spicy Basil Fried rice was very flavorful, with big pieces of crunchy broccoli, delicious, but not as spicy as the Rice Violet special. I would recommend this place and definitely plan on eating there frequently in the future. read more

Very yummy pad Thai. Not spicy but good flavor. A little different than I've had on the west coast but still very good. Service was great, very pleasant and the right amount of attention. Good gluten free options. read more

This is really a lovely place. The atmosphere was nice, service was very good and the food was so good. I saw a recommendation to try the Tom yum soup so I did and it was really yummy. The right blend of sweet and spicy. I will come again. read more

Just came back from eating lunch here. This place is great! its bigger than I expected & had nice decor. Clean. We ordered the crab rangoons for an app & they were awesome! Lighter than your average rangoon. The filling was delicious and the sauce that accompanied them definitely did not come out of a bottle. For entrees I had the spicy basil pad thai & my fiance had the pad thai. Both with chicken. Everything was so fresh!! Mine was the right amount of spicy & the veggies & chicken were great. Prices very reasonable. We will definitely be back! read more

Great place with kind hospitality and prompt service. Enjoyed the fresh spring rolls which were good but missing something. Also enjoyed the Tom yum soup which was excellent. Hope to return for more good food soon read more

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Delicious meal! Amazing service. Very good at helping you discern what to order, ask about the differences in Spice between Basil and Curries. I highly recommend the Tom Kha soup. They have Gluten Free and Vegan options! read more

Pad Thai was awful, super sugary and made with thin noodles instead of flat ones. The shrimp tasted off, and were a sort of grey pink color. We had to ask for serving spoons and larger plates. Service was friendly but didn't make up for the disappointment of the food. read more