Unfortunately, since they let their nomination go to their head, they think a snotty host is the way to go. Sensible accommodations not allowed here. I give it the second star because the food is good. You just might want to check yourself and remember you're still in rural Vermont. read more

My husband and I had a lovely lunch at Saap today. I enjoyed a spicy, deeply flavorful dish called Tom Yum Talay. The seafood was perfectly cooked and plentiful in the rice noodle chili flavored soup. My husband (who fears spicy food) comes with me on my travels to my bucket list restaurants. He was very pleasantly surprised when he realized he could order zero spiced food. He really enjoyed his crunchy, moist fried chicken dish and the shared zippy papaya salad. We brought home enough delicious food to make a nice dinner meal also. The server was very pleasant and helpful to us with choosing and ordering off the menu. read more

James Beard winner? That's hard to believe. This place was simply no good. To start with, I came in early on a Monday night, and despite the fact that the restaurant was almost entirely empty, I was told they couldn't accommodate me without a reservation. The teenage hostess/waitress said they had a big party coming in. I asked if I could sit at the (empty) bar. She said no. I asked if I could get a to-go order. She said no. Then "wait, let me check -- OK, you can sit anywhere." Huh? Then, feeling less than welcome, I squeezed into a tiny table against a wall so as not to interfere with the incoming masses. I ordered both food to eat there and a takeout order for the next day. Unfortunately, almost all of it was destined for the trash. The spring rolls were OK, nothing special, and so was the Pad Thai. The Panang was plain nasty. The Thai iced tea was so watered down it was flavorless. The Tom Kha Gai was seriously inedible -- I couldn't get more than a spoonful down. The mango and sticky rice was sauced with a watery, super-salted coconut milk, not sweetened condensed milk as it should've been -- completely gag-worthy. I'm not only disappointed but out a lot of cash. Shame... Oh, and though I heard them turn away another walk-in party, the place was still almost empty when I left. read more

Awesome experience from the moment we walked in the door. Lovely atmosphere, great food, excellent service. This is going on our Favorites list for sure! We have been looking for a place like this for a l read more

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Well-had quite the experience for dinner there Friday nite. Not Pleasant! They asked us to change arrival time from 6:45 to 7:15- no problem. We all got there on time and there were 3 other tables dining. Our waitress was very nice - food was good but that's where the experience turned unpleasant. in essence they gave us the bums rush to get out of there.Wanting to clear our food before we were done-pushing dessert on us as we were still eating main course. As were starting the desert they were washing the floor in front of us with a mop, bucket and a fowl smelling cleaner-while we were eating !!! It was now 8:30-we were there a total of 75 minutes-pushing the 6 of us out the door. And owner was simply rude ! Really unpleasant experience-do not recommend - my opinion- RUDE ! read more

What a wonderful Thai experience! We were treated warmly and enjoyed every thing we ordered. This restaurant is fantastic. From the service to the food to the view. I 100% recommend this restaurant if you are craving authentic, delicious Thai Food. I great surprise in rural VT! read more

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Amazing food, worth the drive from anywhere you are in Vermont. Spring rolls and fried rice are to die for.

Huge foodie here from Chicago, hello! A James beard Thai restaurant in Randolph Vermont? Sign me up. First off, I will say the food, for the most part, is very tasty. I appreciate the clean ingredients they claim to use, as legit thai is hard to find. Winning a James beard award? I'm shocked. The food wavers from large portions to small, super Spicy to having no spice at all, rich in flavor to flavorless. I also am I huge believer in matching excellent food with even better service. The service here is awful. The owner (steve) is rude, incredibly ungrateful, and treats you as if he's doing you a service. I'd also like to add that for a small town like Randolph, I felt like a stranger each time I came, despite meeting the owner multiple times. That reason alone, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. I love supporting local, kind, appreciative folks, and these people are not any of the above. --Sasha read more

This is the best Thai restaurant in Vermont. The chef is a finalist for the James Beard Best Chef in New England award. Delicious food, especially the Muu Dad Deaw, a fried pork appetizer. Great scallops. Lots of specials daily. Serves Lunch and Dinner every day but Sunday. It's out of the way in RAndolph, VT, but worth it. read more

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Found this little gem in Randolph after reading on Seven Days that one of the owners and head chefs earned a James Beard award. Drove 1 hr out (in rain no less) and the experience was completely worth it. The food was delicious and the service staff friendly, efficient, and attentive. We got the Muu dad deaw, pork spring rolls, peek ghai tod, pad pak with chicken and side of rice, and pad mee khorat. We also had a Thai iced tea (a classic), two beers, and a Saap spritzer. We absolutely loved everything! Ate so fast didn't have time to take any pictures. Can't wait to go back! read more

It was a quaint place in Vermont when we went to Killington. The atmospbere wqs nice as was the food. read more

We had a wonderful dining experience. The food was excellent. I tried the corn fritter appetizer and they were tasty. I also tried the khai soi which was delicious and unique. I chose a spice level of 2/5 and that was pretty spicy but not uncomfortable. The atmosphere was relaxed but inviting and welcoming. The servers were busy but friendly and attentive. read more

Amazing authentic Thai cuisine. You need a reservation because they fill up fast. Worth every penny!

Extremely disappointed with this restaurant despite never having the opportunity to try the food. My wife tried several times to make a reservation for my 50th Birthday. After making an online reservation, multiple times, she would later receive an email stating the reservation was canceled. She tried to call several times, before service, after service and during service and no answer. She was unable to leave VM as they don't have VM. She again submitted multiple online reservations and a noon time reservation was accepted. This wasn't ideal as it meant we had to take the day off from work to go but we were excited to try the food so we took the time off. On our hour drive to the restaurant we received a call from the owner saying his wife was sick and they wouldn't be opening for lunch. We were extremely disappointed to find this out, especially so late. We asked if they'd be open for dinner and he said possibly. No offer of scheduling another time or anything before hanging up. My wife then reached out via messenger explaining the situation and tried to get another reservation. No response! It's unfortunate that the food may be great, but the experience to even get a reservation is so disappointing. read more

Made a stop here for lunch since we saw them on Chronicle...food was absolutely delicious and fast! Only reason I gave 3 stars was due to the atmosphere. For a James Beard winning chef, a little bit of time should go into dusting the fans above our dining area as well as glasses being checked for lipstick marks read more

I was completely disappointed by Saap. We had lunch reservations and there were two other couples sitting in the dining room. We waited 45 minutes for our food. I ordered a scallop special off of a lunch special menu. There were 2 very small scallops on my entire plate. ($20) I wanted so much to love this place but it was awful. read more

The food was good, but not exceptional. Service was good, but not attentive (one dish was delivered without its accompanying rice) and the ambiance was missing a sense of welcome, warmth (tables are set too closely together and despite my reservation for five, the front desk seemed startled as to how to seat us. Our table was pinched between too others making anyone's trip to the facilities a fuss.). I was expecting so much more for this highly regarded restaurant. This is one experience out of many positive reviews so I'm hoping that "things" were just "off" for last night's adventure. read more

My partner and I were driving through town and were looking forward to grabbing food for dinner for when we got home. We tried to call and the number listed on the website was out of service but the website did have take out listed as an option. When we arrived at the restaurant we were told they were not taking take out orders despite it being 4pm and only 4 people other than us in the restaurant. We weren't hungry for dinner at that point and left super disappointed. I'm sure the food is delicious, but we wouldn't know. Just as a warning, they don't do take out lol. read more

Super authentic Northern Thai food. If you are in search of a party for your tastebuds, this is the place. Just drive to the end of the dead end street in Randolph VT and look up. We were blessed that the little place in the train station closed, which allowed us to find this place. read more

Saap - Plenty of tables and a bar area. - Thai Near Me - Randolph, Vermont

Excellent food and kind staff. I didn't have a reservation but they welcomed me and placed me at the small bar. Staff recommendations were spot on. Great hidden treasure in Randolph. read more

Had been waiting for the right opportunity to visit Saap and did so this week. I was disappointed on many levels. There was a floater in the draft beer. The bartender was wearing dirty jeans. I witnessed him grabbing a dirty bar rag to clean a table, and then put it down and not wash his hands before carting glasses by the rim to a table of two. Moments after I pulled a long black hair that had been fried into the chicken dish that I had ordered. The rice was the only part of the meal that was somewhat enjoyable. However, the hair, and the dirt put me off and I left 3/4 of the dish on the bar. My guest took the remainder of his dish and tossed it in the trash at the gas station at the bottom of the hill when we stopped for ginger ale. I'm still wondering why I left a 15% tip. Had the bartender/server who I think might be part owner had come to ask how everything was I would have pointed to the hair. I dine out quite often as I am in the industry, and this was the worst dining experience I've had in my 38 years living in VT! read more

Place is a disgrace to the restaurant industry and should maybe think about reducing the amount of reservations as the service was shit (not shot) and the owner is an absolute dough head. Can't help but laugh at him and the whole restaurant read more

I was so excited to be back at Saap--last time I was there was 2017, well before the James Beard award! Was just as incredible as I expected, and my 3 friends who had never been there were so impressed! Of course they are much busier due to the publicity but the staff are so friendly and very knowledgeable, the atmosphere so pleasant it doesn't matter if you wait an extra minute or two. The mango spritzer was a great way to start, the sauce for the veggie egg rolls fresh and delicious. For me the star of the show was the whole fish but others liked the green beans with olives. I have had kao soi at other restaurants but I suspect this one was the way it's really supposed to taste. We'll be back again (and again) and we won't wait 5 years in between! read more

I ordered an authentic curry with tofu, Vegetarian Spring Rolls, and Sticky Rice with Mangos and Salted Coconut Milk! Absolutely delicious food with fast service to top it off! read more

Saap - Sticky Rice with Mango and Salted Coconut Milk! - Thai Near Me - Randolph, Vermont

Tried to go to SAAP in Randolph forThai food. Website said reservations or walk in...called 9 times, busy or no answer. Arrived, host was nasty said reservations only, saw 3 young people who said the did not have reservations go in and stay...so left and are eating at One Main Street in Randolph. Nice staff here. read more

Call first as they are a very small business with a changing schedule. Been coming here for 5 years, wish I still lived close bye. We came and were the only ones there cause this is such a hidden gem. The food is always fantastic, but this time it was extra perfect. The flavors and spice coming from our curry dish were incredible. We wish we could come more often. Incredible authentic thai food. The owner is very kind and great to talk to the the kitchen does a remarkable job. read more

Wow this place is unassuming and unique... without yelp we never would have found it. It's hard to not want to go to a five star yelp restaurant! It truly lived up to its ratings as the service was very personalized the space was warm... decor was lacking but this is Real Thai food in Vermont! I'm not complaining the prices , service, and food were all five star! read more

Saap - Thai Near Me - Randolph, Vermont

Definitely my favorite Thai restaurant! Simply delicious and going to miss it!!! Hope they open in Washington DC read more

Saap - Pad Thai, chicken wings, curry soup noodles and seafood noodles soup - Thai Near Me - Randolph, Vermont

We stopped at this amazing , totally unexpected restaurant on our drive from Boston to Stowe. At first we could not find the restaurant. It is up a small hill, inside the local arts and crafts center. We are both international travelers - including a long trip to Thailand - and this was some of the most authentic and delicious Thai food we have ever had. We ordered three dishes and they were all perfectly prepared, tasted completely different from each other, with super fresh ingredients. Very generous portions too.If you are craving Thai food, this would even be a worthy destination for a long drive! Right now they are not serving food inside, but we got takeout - there are a few outside tables. read more

Awesome food . One of the best Thai cuisine I have ever tasted . Great hospitality and amazing food. Go for it if you love Thai food and if you are not much of a Thai food lover still go for it and fall in love with the food :) read more

Most definitely the best Thai we ever had, best service from Ian and Natasha. Loved the laid back atmosphere, appreciated their reservation process. We really appreciated the passion for all their team members, we know how hard they work. We highly recommend this experience. read more

Due to COVID, Saap Thai is strictly doing takeout (August,2021). Find the menu on the web, call in order, pay cash when you pick the food up. read more

We decided to stop here on our way back from Montreal and it was an exceptional experience. We ordered the mango salad (which came with sticky rice) as a starter and then the Pad Thai and the Khao Soi. Both were prepared the traditional way and were phenomenal, with rich and subtle flavors that one rarely experience at a Thai restaurant nowadays. Being a vegetarian myself it is worth mentioning most of the menu items can be prepared vegetarian, another proof that everything is prepared from scratch. The owner and his wife were extremely friendly and shared with us a little history of the food we ordered. We will definitively come back again and are already looking forward to it. read more

Saap - Mango Salad and Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Randolph, Vermont

In my opinion this is the best Thai restaurant in Vermont. When I first came here a year ago, I would've told you a very different story, but it's unbelievable how much they have improved. I ordered the Khao Soi and my wife ordered the Goong Ob Woonsen, and both were phenomenal. The flavors were rich and deep and the serving sizes were huge. I will definitely be back again and again and again and again and again and again. read more

Saap - Goong Ob Woonsen... sooooo good. - Thai Near Me - Randolph, Vermont

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Truly authentic! Love going to Saap. Nice friendly service and lots of information on Thai cooking. Very knowledgeable. The right brands right down to the clam sauce! I will be a customer for life read more

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My wife and I love Thai food and Saap didn't disappoint! Everything was full of flavor from the Thai fried wing appetizer, green mango salad and our main course noodle dishes. Bright and colorful! The meal finished with a great conversation with Steve (owner) about the food and his passion for authentic Thai. Well worth an excursion if you are exploring the area!! read more

The best Thai on the east coast! Great prices, great food! A must for anyone visiting or currently visiting VT!

Fantastic - great staff and food is delicious. Authentic, fresh, creative. Take out was prepared quickly!

After arriving from LA into Boston this morning, my boyfriend and I were driving through Vermont to head to a wedding and needed a late lunch. Perusing Yelp in Randolph, VT left us with few choices - one being what seemed like this random Thai restaurant in the middle of nowhere. My boyfriend was up for it, but I was skeptical until we drove in... Saap is located in a beautiful Victorian building set up on a hill with a lovely patio overlooking their grounds. The owners are awesome! We learned so much from Steve about authentic northern Thai food. His wife is from northern Thailand and he has years of experience as a chef - making a perfect collaboration. We tried the mango salad, mussels, and white fish small dish. Steve taught us how to use the sticky rice as a utensil to pick up the other food. Everything was delicious! They pair with local breweries and artists as well, giving a unique local vibe to their traditional northern Thai cuisine. We loved our experience at Saap and will definitely be back if we're ever in the area again! read more

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Unbelievably, out of the park delicious!!!!!! Will definitely be back for more!!!!! This is a must visit for Thai lovers.