Ricky's is definitely the best Thai restaurant in the area but be sure to make reservations or get there early. We were seated quickly and ordered chicken satay which was perfectly cooked and served with a delicious peanut dipping sauce. I ordered Pad Kee Mao and requested 3 on their 1-5 heat scale which was quite hot so all you spicy food enthusiasts beware because my mouth was on fire but in a good way as the flavors were clean and vibrant. She had Pad Tau Kak with shrimp and chose 1 on the heat scale which really allowed the flavors of the dish to shine. The portion sizes are large and the staff is very friendly and inviting so if you're jonesing authentic Thai food go to Ricky's, you will not be disappointed. read more

Very good Thai food and awesome dining experience. I love every single bite of my food! We ordered the honey puff for the appetizer. The puff wrap was delicious and so was the sauce. I couldn't stop eating and had to try really hard not to lick off my plate LOL. The two entrees we got were the green curry with chicken and a stir fried thick rice noodle dish with shrimp. Both tasted great! My only complaint is probably that I didn't get enough rice to go with my curry! read more

I have eaten here a few times and the food is always good. I've never done takeout, and I've never done lunch.. So, I can't write about that. However, I've had dinner at Ricky's. The atmosphere is very neat and the service is great (give and take :). I would highly recommend any of the boneless duck dishes... very delicious. BYOB! Clean bathrooms (I'm weird like that). I like this place, try it and you'll see why. read more

I have been eager to try this place and I must say I was not disappointed. I thought the service was impeccable, the Decor fresh, new and very cosy and everything I ordered was exactly what I ordered. I thought I would see how they did when u ordered different levels of spice and I must say they hit every mark. Great job, my husband and I will be regulars for sure. Thx Kess for the great service read more

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This was an amazing Thai restaurant! It's a bit far from me, but one person I know recommended this place, so I decided to! Boy, was I impressed! I do have to agree with the other reviewers, that the owner is not friendly! He did not greet us at all or said welcome or anything! Our waitress was very nice, and she got our orders in quickly! I always get vegetable pad Thai, when i go to a Thai restaurant. The Pad Thai was delicious. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and it had a great number of vegetables! I really liked the vegetable spring rolls as well! It had a nice number of veggies, I would say it was a little too bit overfried, but it still tasted delicious! I really liked the sauce as well! It was very tangy! The restaurant was really nice with good lighting, and nice comfortable seats! The Thai Iced Tea, was sweet, but nothing new! The menus were a bit broken also, but overall I was very impressed! read more

Most rude and attitude filled staff ever! I am a regular customer that been coming here for years and they still treat me like shit! Even the manager is rude so you already know what the expect from the rest of the staff. read more

Very good food.. no waiting time.. place is clean. I would recommend it..spicy level to match to your taste. Good verity of food read more

Ricky's Thai - Pad thai - Thai Near Me - Skillman, New Jersey

It's really a shame how different customer service can be at a restaurant when compared to another with the same owner. I met my wife for lunch at around 1pm while there was really no rush and it wasn't busy. We were given menus and water but were ignored for 15 minutes so we walked out. This occurrence was really a shame because I know the food quality is great. I won't go to a place where I am ignored for 15 minutes when it's not busy and they don't have the common decency to check in with you. I'll drive past this one to go to the one in hillsborough where they are always nice and attentive to the patrons. read more

Ricky's Thai specializes in extra bland food. I ordered a spicy Thai basil with a 4 rating. The food came out with 2 basil leaves and no flavor. The 4 spicy was more like a 1 and was just a little bit of chili paste. My wife got a curry dish which was slightly better. Thai food from a packet at Whole Foods is better. read more

Nice ambience and service whenever my wife and I go. The servers are pleasant and attentive. We always go for the Shrimp Pad Thai. We lived in Belle Mead back in 2007 so went to Thai Kitchen in Hillsborough due to its proximity. We are happy to know it's the same owner with the same quality of food and service. read more

I went to Ricky's Thai for lunch and loved it! You get a complimentary salad with your meal. The peanut dressing was really tasty. I ordered the roti pancake for an appetizer and could have literally just drank the sauce from the bowl minus the pancake. My husband got the seafood soup, number 5 spicy and finished every drop. Overall we had a great meal with excellent service. Prices are reasonable and nice decor as well. Happy there is good Thai in Montgomery! I will be back read more

I was expecting more from Ricky's Thai . . . but it just didn't seem to deliver. Let me say the restaurant itself if clean, well decorated and inviting. It isn't a whole in the wall joint. I ordered just prior to them closing for lunch, which is always a bad time for a restaurant (in their defense). Tod Mun Gai - extremely dry and inedible. I spit it out. It was takeout, so I couldn't complain to my waiter Pad Kee Mao - tasted a looked a little bit burnt in spots. Chicken Massaman - I ordered it spicy (level 3) but it wasn't spicy at all. The curry itself was nice. I liked the big chunky onions in it. nam sod - this was the best dish out of the 4, it was flavorful and yummy. I feel like they weren't at their best. read more

Food: Delicious. I don't like fish but we ordered the tilapia with eggplant. It was fantastic. Also tried a coconut chicken soup which was surprisingly delicious. Pad Thailand of course excellent. Overall very pleased with food. Ambiance: Very nice interior. I would take a date here or family/friend. Service: Service was quick but a little on the rude side. We did get there at 9:20 when they closed at 9:30 though. We ordered fast but understandably the waitress was annoyed. It didn't take away from enjoying the food but made it awkward. Normally I would not have sat down in a restaurant that close to closing(worked in food service) but we did anyway. Better service would have given it the 5th star. Overall: I will return. Just earlier! read more

Steamed shrimp dumplings were fresh and perfectly done. Tom Yum soup was bland and tasteless Yellow Chicken Curry was Phenomenal!!!! Chicken Pad Ka Nat was bland Overall I would try again! read more

Gorgeous decor and the always dependable and delicious Ricky's (formerly Thai Kitchen) cuisine. Good lunch specials. Can't go wrong with this choice. BYOB!! read more

I dined in a few weeks ago and it was very good. This time my take out was different ...all the dishes were a way too sweet !! And the laab Kai was not really a laab...was not minced and extra sweet. read more

After seeing a movie across the way, my husband, two friends, and I saw Ricky's Thai and decided to try our luck. The food was found to be delicious! I especially enjoyed the Curried peanut sauce over vegetables. Unfortunately, the only disappointment was with our server. He was a young looking man of Asian descent. He appeared to be put out by our questions. He then had to be reminded to bring one of our friends, her requested beverage, when he brought the others. My friend also requested non-fried tofu on the side, which also was forgotten. When she asked for it, we received a pepper shaker! He was asked again and when he brought it, he all but threw it onto the table, while quickly walking away! Pity, that he colored our experience in such a negative light. The rest of the visit deserved 5 stars. read more

Decided to give this place a try since i always see it on my way to ShopRite. First impression wasn't the best as there was a really strong fish sauce odor .. so strong that we considered leaving but decided to stick it out. Started with the chicken satay - awful. Really dry and flavorless. I ordered green curry with chicken and my friend had veg pad Thai. The green curry had good flavor but the entire thing was filler vegetables, one or two pieces of bell pepper, one chunk of eggplant and a few pieces of chicken. Everything else was some other white shredded veggie. Bleh. My friend said her pad Thai was ok, but said she'd opt for the pad Thai at the mall instead - so clearly wasn't that good. Disappointed and probably won't give it another try since there are other exceptional Thai restaurants in the area. read more

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My first visit was weekday lunch and what an amazing initial meal it proved to be. Ordered Pad Kra Pao sautéed with basil leaves, onions, baby corn, mushrooms and bell peppers in hot and spicy chili sauce. Asked for five (max) stars of spicy heat and found this to be very tasty and savory compliment to the dish. Delicious food. Friendly, courteous, professional waitstaff added to the ambiance. Can certainly comprehend why this restaurant has garnered so many industry awards and recognition. Well deserved. read more

Ricky's Thai - Thai Near Me - Skillman, New Jersey

This is our favorite lunch spot in Montgomery and a local gem! The food is consistently great tasting and high quality and service is very quick and efficient (no frills though :)). Even during covid-19, the carryout service has been super fast. I order food online and and food is almost always ready within 10-12 mins. read more

I got to know Ricky and his best waitress, Pam, from years of going to the former Thai Kitchen III. They learned our names and our changing dietary preferences over the years. They will custom make things for you and are very knowledgeable about the menu. Tom kha soup, beef satay, Thai salad, Pad kra Pro, pad cashew, red & green curries, pra raam, pad Thai, and pad see ew are our favorite dishes. They are a model of service and consistency. They were named the best Thai restaurant in NJ by the editors of NJ Monthly magazine in 2014. read more

This place is good for big crowds. My family goes here when my grandparents are in town. The ambiance is pleasant and the service is great, the food comes out really fast. It's also byob which I really like. However, if your looking for good quality Thai food, this isn't the place to go to. The quality of Thai food isn't up to par with other Thai restaurants I've been to. It isn't as authentic. Green curry- lots of coconut milk used, however lacks some salt to taste Full fish of the day- good but VERY sweet. I wold suggest this dish for big crowds so you don't get overwhelmed with the sweetness. Tom Yum Soup- If you come here, DON'T get this. It's really not worth it. It tastes like they just used paste and water and boiled veggies. There's no great flavor to this soup. Stay away from this. Pad Thai- your average Pad Thai, probably a 7/10. Pretty good if your hungry and want a quick fix with a lot of food. Over all, this place is good for a dinner with coworkers or big parties. The portions are generous and the service is good. However, the quality of food isn't amazing. read more

Excellent choice for some a quick lunch during the week! I am impressed with the factory approach to serving the food and getting in and out, especially, during the week when we are all hard pressed for time. The food is pretty ok, Americanized Thai Food, and service is consistent. If you are looking for authentic Thai Food experience, this may not be the top choice... And last but not the least, this is the most recent Ricky's Thai among a series of operations in the area and probably the most spacious and nicest from ambiance stand point. read more

Lovely ambience and great food! Definitely try the special seafood! It's the perfect combination of shrimp and salmon topped with a delicious curry sauce! read more

Ricky's Thai - Definitely try the special seafood! It's the perfect combination of shrimp and salmon topped with a delicious curry sauce! - Thai Near Me - Skillman, New Jersey

Ordered vege Pai Thai to go for lunch. Huge disappointment. No egg, barely any tofu, and few bean sprouts. It was all noodle and salt left. Noodles were dry and salty. Shame on Thai food. read more

The decor in this restaurant is amazing! Everything I ate are very authentic. The atmosphere are warmth and welcoming. The service was excellent and we all know when the service is great. The food will definitely tasted great. I will definitely be back here again and again and again. read more

I like the egg rolls and Thai salad. The Thai iced tea is a nice treat too. As far as the entrees go, I can't complain, but I have been spoiled by New York Thai restaurants. This one is the best in the area (including Princeton and Hopewell), but not quite up to NYC standards. Then again, what is? I gave it four stars for good service, good food and reasonable pricing. read more

I started going to this restaurant over 2 years ago and I thought it was a decent thai food with okay service. I usually order out and since its so close to my house its a no brainer. I called today at around 9pm and asked the lady on the phone about the wait time in the evening. I had reservations to a better thai restaurant (thai kitchen in bridgewater), however due to the cold weather and time I decided something closer would be better. The lady was abrupt on the phone and told me not much wait and hung up without a word more. My girlfriend and I were celebrating her getting a new job and I saw it was open till 10:30 and we arrived at 9:30. Upon arrival we were greeted in a hurry by the owner saying they had a sharp close at 10:15, and I asked him would we have enough tine to eat, for which he responded that it would be no problem. As soon as we sat down the waiter came in asked us what we wanted to eat rushing us stating that the kitchen closes in 5 mins. Shocked we ordered and hurried in drinking our wine and the food came out in 5 mins and he gave us 15 mins to eat after that and gave us our check. He put down the check and told us to take our time and no rush and then 2 mins later walks over and states we have to leave. I was appalled, this was the absolute rudest treatment I have seen at any restaurant. Not only were we not warned of this early closing of this restaurant at 10:15 but we were literally kicked out mid-meal. I use to recommend my friends to this restaurant but this is the last time they get my business. There are many other amazing Thai restaurants in NJ that treat their customers excellently. I hope this place learns to treat customers in the future with respect and decency but I will most def not be coming back to witness that. read more

Small portion, bad taste and very pricy! Never come back! Ordered the whole duck but only 8 nuggets and dry , greasy , heard to bit , smell so bad . read more

Great place. Great food. I am always extremely happy to eat here. I don't know what some of the people are talking about regarding the staff. We've eaten here a lot over the past few months, and have never had a bad experience. Frankly, the staff at this restaurant is far better than those at the surrounding restaurants. Its a beautiful restaurant, and on numerous occasions, I've seen tables interacting in a way that you don't see at most places. Usually strangers don't talk, but something about the atmosphere makes it really conducive to talking to people. We also went here for my wife's birthday. I don't want to ruin the surprise - but they did a fantastic, fantastic job that we will be talking about for years. read more

Pad kee mao is very bland...they forgot to add salt or something. Yet it's very pricy

oh ricky you're so thai you're so thai you blow my... tastebuds? ...ok, so i may not be as hilariously witty as i think i am... but ricky's thai is pretty great, so go eat there. i recently got hooked on thai kitchen III in hillsborough (which has recently also been re-named 'ricky's thai' due to management changes), and when i heard that the owners were the same, i knew i had to check out the skillman location. the food is just as great, and this one's a closer ride- so yay. like many other fantastic restaurants in the area, ricky's thai is tucked into one of the small strip malls off of rt. 206 (across from the shoprite shopping center). it's easy to miss... but don't. the interior is nicely decorated and dimly lit, creating a classy-casual environment- i saw everything from jeans and tees to ties and blazers here. dinner hours get pretty busy, so you might want to make a reservation unless you're willing to risk waiting a bit, food is great .really great. some standouts: - red curry! it was loaded with meat (we chose beef, though shrimp, chicken, and veg options are available) and veg, and was the perfect level of spice for me (you can order spice level 1 through 5... i went with 2 because i'm a sissy and it still made me tear up). if you're sharing the curry, make sure to order an extra side of rice- the portions they serve you are a bit small. - pad that! yes, the staple pad thai... get it! we went with chicken, and the dish was packed with it, along with tofu, sprouts, etc. it's a delicious, huge portion for a small price- definite win. i only wish it was a little less dry and had some peanuts for crunch. - chef's special chicken! what a dish... chicken over a green curry sauce with avocado and veg and deliciousness, served with a side of rice. beautifully presented and super yummy... the green curry flavor was delish. service is attentive and friendly- even on a busy evening, we weren't rushed to choose our dishes, decide on dessert, or pay the bill. mucho appreciated. bonus: BYOB :) read more

Ricky's Thai - red curry with beef - Thai Near Me - Skillman, New Jersey

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Really nice restaurant! We go for lunch and dinner. Pleasant ambience and friendly team. They are also very efficient. Order the rote pancake, mango chicken and beef pad see yu. Excellent! Shrimp pra raam, chicken pad khing, and Kra pao are also good choices. I could eat here several times a week! read more

Lovely decor Dining Music I liked ( no bass, not loud) Greeted with welcoming smile Awful quality of food. Don't see how they will last. Pad Thai too oily, poor flavor, three broccoli florets (so firm my fork needed force), 3 baby corn and 1 piece box Choy with some tofu. Vegetable salad appetizer: be sure to say dressing on the side as my dish came with more dressing than salad and because dressing was thick ( corn starch?) it really was not appetizing at all. I left most behind and gently told the woman that I was done but to tell the kitchen .... And like another reviewer, I too was basically blamed! I was told to ask for less next time! There will not be a next time. read more

I visited Ricky's Thai LITERALLY the day they opened. FINALLY a Thai place close enough to work that is actually delicious. I ordered the Pad See Ew and it did not disappoint. The noodles were thick and chewy, and the beef tasted like it had been grilled to perfection. It wasn't' overrun with sauce, but wasn't dry either. The decor inside this place is lovely and the person who helped me was very nice. I will definitely be back! read more

Pathetic service, average food. As some of the reviewers noted earlier, we were completely shocked by the service from the person at the front desk. We tried to look past the rude behavior on entry, but the same person (manager/front desk) questioned us, on the way out, for the amount of tip (11% as the service was bad) that was left on the bill. As for the food, we ordered the duck appetizer (the flavor was very nice, but the duck itself was not good), Mas-a-Mun curry (very nice) and a soup (average). Certainly not worth the price. We did not order dessert. Would not be a bad place for takeouts. For dine-in, there are much better Thai places around the Princeton area, where they value your business. read more

Decor is nice but food wasn't very tasty and service was not very friendly or helpful. Not eager to return.

Disappointing, subpar, high prices, and poor listening. I was disappointed the first time I ordered from them and got Tom Yum soup that tasted like wonton soup. I gave them another try tonight. I ordered level 4 spicy Thai fried rice. The spice level was zero, and it tasted like Chinese fried rice. I asked for extra hot sauce, which the server said was in the bag...it wasn't. I think that they have a Chinese chef who does not understand the flavor profile of Thai food. I will not order from them ever again. read more

I tend to order the same thing each time, Panang Curry with Chicken. The last three times I have ordered take away, I have gotten mostly broth with a few vegetables and slices of chicken. What I am getting is soup and rice, not Panang Curry with Chicken. Over the holidays I was in Omaha NE and ordered the same at a local Thai restaurant there and was shocked at how much white breast chicken was in the dish and it was wonderful. I'm not sure why Ricky's cut back on their ingredients but now I must find another Thai restaurant. read more

We enjoyed our first dining experience there. The food is healthy & affordable and served by helpful friendly staff. We shall return!