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Simply Thai

3.6 (706 reviews)
ModerateThai
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Sweet Sticky Rice With Mango
Lore M.

Was trying to call her on a Friday night to order for pick up but no one would answer the phone. So I went to their website and put the order in but couldn't find any sticky rice, so I ordered papaya salad, and mango with coconut sticky rice. When I got there it was pretty busy which makes sense that they didn't answer the phone. I asked if they have sticky rice and they told me no, which is surprising that a Thai place doesn't have regular sticky rice! Papaya salad was nice and refreshing and a good portion. The mango was perfectly ripe but the sweet sticky rice that came with it was dry and barely had any coconut milk. Prices on the higher side. As busy as it was when I got there the worker was nice and seemed to handle the rush well.

Spicy beef salad
D J.

This review is based on takeout. The spicy beef salad was almost only beef and a few pieces of lettuce. The flavor was not as good as it has been in the past. The green curry chicken portion was small. The Pad Thai had 3 prawns and not much tofu either.

Veg curry
Noopur D.

Simply Thai was amazing!! I came for my first time last week and really enjoyed it. Service was very fast and attentive and they were very welcoming! We got spring rolls, pad kee mao, and vegetable curry - it was all so delicious, and so filling and we even had leftovers!! Ambiance is very nice and calm and there are plenty of seats all around. Will definitely come back!

Red Curry Chicken
Christine G.

My friend recommended Simply Thai to us since we were craving Thai food. We came on a Saturday evening and got seated quickly because they were not too busy. The restaurant was not too big, but it was clean and cozy. The staff was nice and friendly, too. They were helpful when we had questions about their menu and kept checking on us if we needed water refills. We ordered Red Curry Chicken, Tamarind Chicken Wings, Pineapple Fried Rice, Fried Banana With Chocolate, Fresh Rolls, and Sweet Sticky Rice with Fresh Mango. The red curry was delicious. It had some heat which I appreciated. The tamarind chicken wings and fried rice were also great. The wings were sweet, tangy, and sticky. The sticky rice was good, but the fried banana was a hard pass. It was okay; the batter was good, but the banana didn't taste fresh. Overall, my friends and I enjoyed our visit to Simply Thai. The service was great and the price was reasonable.

Pad Kee Mow with beef
Sarah A.

This place is such a cute local Thai spot! Cozy atmosphere and super friendly service--the waiter was really attentive and made us feel taken care of the whole time. The food was delicious--fresh, flavorful, and hit all the right notes. I went with the hot spice level and let me tell you... it was spicyyy (just how I like it)! If you're a spice lover, you'll be in heaven. Definitely a great neighborhood gem.

Basil Fried Rice with Chicken
Ethan N.

Ordered takeout on a Friday evening by phone without issue. Food got home 30 minutes later piping hot and delicious. Serving sizes were massive and four dishes fed 5 people with leftovers. Shrimp Pad Thai - Came with 9 quite large shrimp. Deliciously citrusy and savory, must've had like 4 servings of this throughout dinner. Beef Pad Kee Mow - Beef was tender if a little dry, noodles were nice and chewy. Solid take on a Thai food staple. Chicken Basil Fried Rice - Good but nothing to call home about. Chicken was toeing the line between moist and dry, but overall was flavorful from the basil. Panang Beef Curry - No complaints! Beef was more tender than in the Pad Kee Mow and not very spicy. Craveable food. Will probably be back when we can't figure out what to eat for dinner.

Sean M.

Order three dishes to go last night for dinner and this is what I got. Ordering take out of three dishes for dinner used to yield more food. Based on the dishes being served in the restaurant it is not worth it to order take out here. Dine in is the only option here. Food tasted good as always but we had to go out for more food.

Chewy odd tasting chicken
P A.

Slowly going down hill. The shorter male server is extremely impatient and sometimes rude. Quality; the texture of the chicken is chewy and tastes old. It doesn't seem like the owners care anymore.

Amanda J.

We usually gym next to this spot and were craving Thai food after the gym. We decided to try this spot and got our typical tom yum and pad see ew. The Chu Chee Ta Lay was by far my favorite. The waiter was so nice and had great recommendations for next time. I really enjoyed my dinner here with my husband and can't wait to come back :) Also, the portions are huge!

Salad

This used to be my favorite restaurant, but I've been treated poorly twice now. The waiter who serves me doesn't come back to my table until I'm finished, and they don't ask if I need anything else, but they do ask the other customers. I took my best friend there, telling him it was the best restaurant, and even he thought it was personal. Sadly, I'm crossing it off my list.

Very Greasy Pineapple Fried Rice & they didn't add the pineapple
Murray D.

Food greasy, very small servings, and they often mess up orders as there is a guy who has trouble understanding orders. Definitely better places to go for Thai food in Newark.

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Good food a little pricey but so tasty! Fair service! The baby shots are great, so is the spicy noodles! Yum!

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Very, very oily food, not very flavorful either. Customer service is spotty, out tables were dirty and not cleaned.

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6 years ago

Best Thai food in Newark!! Crab fried rice and basil friend rice are my favorites.. even Tom kha soup and lunch specials are very good !!

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Found a small cockroach in my iced tea and run as away as fast as I could before they brought my food.

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They have very good vegetarian options. Awesome spicy veggie fried rice and red curry. Did not like the soup though. Will visit again soon.

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No they do not. They work with GrubHub though and the full menu is also on their website

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