Such a unique, creative, vibrant spot right on the water in Carmel! Loved all the unusual dishes that you can't find elsewhere - delicious tapioca dumplings with cilantro, pad thai chicken wings, some kind of crunchy, coconut chicken noodle dish, fried banana rolls. They even have themed trivia Monday nights and great board games to play (loved playing the relationships card game). Tons of Thai tea and bubble tea options, too. Can't wait to come back. 5 stars!!! read more

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I have been going to thai golden for years and have always loved the place to hang out and have lunch or dinner with friends, and have always found it worth the over 20 minute drive. The ambiance is very modern and colorful, with brightly colored walls and murals and really nice family photos and thai decorations up making it authentically thai-american. My favorite dishes here are the guay chai appetizers-- which are fried, deeply savory and chewy-- and their pad see ew which has a umami, wok hei flavor and a silky texture on the rice noodles. My only note is that sometimes the rice noodles come pretty broken up in pieces from the stir fry. Their red curry and pad Thai are also great, very flavorful with a fair portion. I appreciate how now they give you a spice rack to self-customize your spice level instead of relying on the kitchen. I only recently realized how GOOD their drinks are too. By far the best matcha lattes in Putnam county, as a matcha lover I like how you can really taste the matcha rather than just the milk. Their cocktails during golden hour are also amazing, and extremely creative. They also host events like trivia nights and open mics that I would love to attend one day. Thai golden has really set themselves up to be a wonderful hangout spot, and a nice third space to be a part of the community in. Great food, drinks, and vibes all around. read more

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Great portions and prices! I really enjoyed the flavors here and the staff were great - they seated us 8 around 8:30 before they closed - super grateful and they still served delicious food for that time crunch! Great vegan/vegetarian options. Super pleased as everybody in the group was. read more

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Service was great , had it delivered not sure about the ambiance but the Fried taro is a must Thai wings absolutely Thai iced tea always read more

This place was so pleasant! We really enjoyed the ambiance, the tables had a good amount of space between them (so you didn't feel like you were bumping into a neighbor as you reached for your water cup). I had the pad see eww, my husband loved his dinner too. We had a group of 7 of us and they were able to accommodate us. They had a selection of Asian snacks for sale by the door too. read more

What a gem. This is a low key place that delivers a lot of flavor. The ambiance was a good combination of traditional and modern. Service friendly and attentive. We ordered the roti, mango salad, mango curry and pad Thai. Everything was tasty but the roti and mango salad stood out. We also got bubble teas. We loved the matcha bubble tea. read more

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I was in Carmel a few times for work and Thai Golden was hands down the best restaurant that I tried there, and perhaps maybe even had some of the best Thai food I've had EVER! The beef noodle soup is truly so amazing, that I'm sad I'll no longer be working there because now this dish is a 50+ mile drive from me lol. The soup is so sweet and flavorful and the BEEF, SOOO tender and perfect taste AND they give so much of it! I would order this dish again and again. I've also tried their shrimp Shumai dumpling appetizer which was good, and the green curry lunch entree that was also amazing. The restaurant itself is cute, the left half is a mini gift shop that I unfortunately didn't get to check out, and the right side is filled with tables for dining in. Service was also always friendly. Can't wait for the day that I get to come back! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious and fresh! We had dinner there the other night. We felt great afterwards. The perfect full. Did not feel gross like we normally do after having take out. We found our new Friday night take out spot! read more

Thai Golden definitely is a favorite for me and I can't wait to eat here again. The storefront is decorated with lovely plants all over. The servers are friendly every time and the food is always ready pretty fast. My favorite dish is the Pineapple Fried Rice, which is the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors. The Steamed Dumplings were also fantastic. My favorite boba to get is the Mango Boba, as it's not too sweet but still has a great flavor. There's also plenty of options for boba if you're not a fan of the standard black tapioca pearls. The mango and lychee boba have both been the perfect addition. read more

Food is ok overall but place is really cute, service is good, and it's got a large vegetarian friendly menu. Portions are huge I mean really massive as in leftovers continued to feed us for days. The decor is super cute and has a fun bohemian eclectic vibe that to me feels like an international hostel somewhere... like in Stockholm or something. Don't ask me why. All the details are cute and welcoming. The place is spotlessly clean. It's attached to a bar area and also has the most amazing lounge-y music. (My biggest regret is not shamelessly asking to steal their Spotify list.). Also felt like a cute date spot. The food was ok, a bit less flavorful than I typically like, and a couple of ingredients that I feel like hint at a more fusion type palate (straw mushroom in drunken noodles, iceberg lettuce in summer roll, etc). But a plus is they do have the quartet of Thai sauces you can add yourself upon request. The papaya salad in particular was massive and still meets expectations in taste. One minor point was their entree selection was a little less seafood than the average Thai place. Do skip the hot Thai milk tea (made from powder). We had wanted a warm drink and it tasted a bit funky like Thai Ovaltine. They seem to have interesting cocktails. read more

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By far the worst restaurant in the business, Do not eat here ! The water had a fly in it the last time we ate here and the way the server treats their customers, demanding a tip, very unprofessional ! it's a shame cause their food was good. I gave it 1 star cause I cannot leave 0 ! read more

Thai Golden - Thai Golden is the worst in the business! - Thai Near Me - Carmel, New York

Great meal, great service. Enjoyed the chicken satay, pad see yew noodles with fried tofu, and mango curry with chicken and shrimp. Blue lotus tea was delicious. read more

Mediocre Thai food. I would love to do a 3.5 instead of a 3 though. Here's why: Outside views have the best views in the house: Lake Carmel. Gorgeous, gorgeous views! Fun colored chairs and a random little garden. I'll take it! Walking in was a quick sit down. They were so kind and attentive and quickly greeted us. There's a take out section and you can walk up directly to the counter. They have a wide variety of things on the menu, almost too much. Upon arriving, I ordered a large Thai tea. It was just $3 for a small and $4 for a large so it was definitely a no brainer to get the large one. My disappointment is that it was very very watery and just not quite the punch. I'm a Thai tea lover so just a bit disappointed. Food was a whole different story, my vegetarian Mussaman Curry was delicious. I added a bit more of extra spice to it and it sure had the kick. Portions are decent, good enough for one person. I def don't recommend sharing, especially with a nice appetite. Hubby ordered the Pad Thai with Tofu. It was definitely just alright. I'm thinking this place is more about curries than anything else. I want to seriously give them 4 stars for their service. Unfortunately my overall experience didn't excel. I just wish they can improve on the location, less is more. Food quality would be nice. More flavor explosions would be awesome. Lastly, be consistent with menu items. Everything would be nice if it had a flavor punch. Prices are good, everything's clean. This just reminded me of a little Mexican restaurant with lots going on. I would like to come back for sure and hopefully be pleasantly surprised. Also, if you have any shellfish allergies or anything else they are very accommodating. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available so that's a plus! read more

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I had lunch here with my son a few weeks ago and the food and service were great. We sat a at table that jad a nice view of Lake Carmel. I had the Pad Thai noodles with Mock Duck and my son had the Kie Mao. Both were excellent and the waitress was excellent as well. read more

5 stars for incredible service. Our waiter gave us detailed and sincere recommendations. I love when waiters are not only familiar with the menu, but give you the impression that they enjoy the food themselves. We ordered the mussaman curry (recommended) and I ordered a chicken roti. To be honest I wasn't a fan of the Indian bread. It was very greasy. But everything else was delicious. What I also loved is that the waiter asked if we would share the curry and we said yes. The curry was brought out in two individual bowls! And we both got a bowl of rice. Best part: there was no sharing fee. The Thai iced tea was delicious. Definitely recommend ordering it. The small size was a perfect portion. read more

Been going here for years and absolutely love it! Food is so good. Genuinely not one thing on the menu I wouldn't recommend. Sometimes service is slow but always worth it. read more

A very cute place with vibrant colors, they have a little Thai store there too which is cool. It's mostly street parking so plan accordingly, no meters involved. The staff was super nice and attentive. The appetizers thoroughly impressed us. The calamari and fried taro root were excellent. They had khao soy, Northern Thai sausage, which is hard to find. The drinks were very creative and I enjoyed them. When the entrées came out is when the disappointment began. The tom yum was not balanced and had too much fish sauce. I had the drunken noodles and they were bland, all I got was the spice I asked to be put in. There was hardly and sauce coating the noodles. My company wasn't impressed with their entrées either. A redeeming factor is the prices are reasonable and the portions are rather large. Had we just had appetizers and drinks this would be a 5 star review. The staff are great and deserve praise. The entrées we had were subpar, and I definitely don't recommend you ordering the drunken noodles. Stick to the appetizers and the drinks and you will leave satisfied. read more

Thai Golden - Drunken noodles - Thai Near Me - Carmel, New York

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Food was great! I have eaten here before and consistently delicious. Not sure I would go back though due to the RUDE service from the waiter. I wonder if the owner even knows how rude he is and not helpful for her business. read more

I'll start by saying that the food here is definitely good. Not the best Thai I've had, but... I'm giving three stars because I am really disappointed by the tiny portion sizes that I've received via take out. My husband and I opened the containers and it was almost funny how little there was. For $20 an entree, I really expect more. I won't order delivery from Thai Golden again, though I will likely still dine at the restaurant. read more

Love this place! been many times with my friend who lives in the area and we love it. We tried the green tea thai iced bubble tea which was delicious! We split the thai basil tomato soup which warmed my soul and tasted so good. We split the curry puffs which were new to me but very tasty. I had my usual mango curry which I crave from time to time and the flavor is so good. Was a great meal and will definitely be back again! read more

Had the summer rolls, sriracha wings, pad thai, and parang curry - each dish was delicious and full of satisfying umami flavor. The service was excellent, as they were friendly and attentive. read more

Thai Golden - Pad Thai and panang curry - Thai Near Me - Carmel, New York

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Can't believe all the great reviews, I'm definitely disappointed. Ordered takeout on a Sunday and it was ready promptly. Highlights of the meal were boba tea, chive dumplings, fried spring rolls, and fried rice. Roti was limp and soggy. 2 different noodle dishes were on the bland side (pad see ew, pad thai). Drunken noodles were a bit better but still missing something. All of this wouldn't be so bad except the price was outrageous, a good 30% more than other Thai in the area. We spent $152 with tax and tip. read more

We come back to eat here in when in the area! Great service and great food. love the renovations and expanded space. Recommend getting the pad thai wings for an appetizer - really good and don't forget to squeeze lime juice for the flavor. Prefer this over the thai chili wings...which are still good. Roti with curry sauce is also good. My fave entrée is still the pineapple fried rice. This time had it with crab - soo good! this is a big dish for one person unless you are really hungry. Better than having it with shrimp, beef or chicken. Even though they have seafood option, prefer crab. Variety of choice on the menu and you really can't go wrong - pad thai or pad see ew are good. Try one of the chefs specials. Share dishes with friends so you can get a taste of everything. Variety of drinks - hot tea, wine, try the drink specials - coconut bubble tea is good! For those with gluten allergy, there are gluten free desserts as well. I prefer gluten, so desserts were just ok for me. read more

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My first choice when it comes to Thai food in the area. Food is amazing. Their Pad Thai taste like authentic one. I love their Bubble milk teas too! How I wish they deliver. read more

Thai Golden - Thai Near Me - Carmel, New York

excellent vegan options! they're always accommodating and the food is delicious. pick up is quick and easy as well

Food was very good, we got the crispy duck. Server was very friendly and helpful with suggestions. We're planning on bringing the whole family back. read more

A joy to find seriously good Thai food in the unlikeliest of places. It's what my wife likes to call "clean food" - sharp spices, fresh veggies, tasty proteins, all very well prepared. We ordered online and the food was waiting for me. Even after a 20-minute rode back home and the inevitable span between "honey I'm home" and sitting down to eat, everything tasted amazingly fresh. How'd they do that...? I don't care; they did it. The menu is well designed. Lots of appetizers - the dumplings were light and amazing - and we'll be back for the rest. A good sized list of proteins (including vegan choices) to be added to curries, noodles, soups, stir-fries, and salads. Heat (pepper) levels are marked from none to most. Nicely, my super-sized four-pepper hot "jungle curry" came with extra thai pepper flakes. YES! These folks must know me. Alicia had noodles and veggies, which left her marveling at their freshness and simple preparation. It's a big menu filled with more options than I could eat in a month. Oh, but what a month it'll be. We'll be back.... read more

Had chicken pad thai. Very tasty and just the right amount of food. Wasn't busy, so it was easy to get a table. But, it's good enough to be plenty busy. read more

When I am in the mood for Thai they are the first to go to pleasant ambience and food is good owners are very nice

Just moved to the area and THERE IS GREAT THAI. I had tried other places nearby, but this meal pleased more than any others. Service was friendly and prompt. read more

5 stars. Fantastic food and beverage. There is a little bit of everything Thai offered here. I highly recommend the Kie Mao or Basil Stir Fry with Eggplant. Eclectic colors and designs, the space is very cozy. I must mention the Thai iced tea will keep you coming back! Contrary to some other reviews, I personally know the owner and her mother, and I can attest they are indeed first generation Thai Americans who take pride in the cuisine here. I was not aware of a rule that restaurants were not allowed to hire staff outside the ethnicity of the cuisine offered? How rude. In any case, perhaps if you are looking for a buzz...Kat...I suggest you take your business to the local pub. Also, yes, there is a difference between Thai curry and Indian curry! Who coulda thought? read more

Amazing food, servers were very nice and has a very nice laid back atmosphere. very good for a casual meal or even to get a sweat treat with their boba and dessert. Amazing restaurant, I highly recommend!!! read more

We have been here several times mostly for take out. The food is always good and the prices are great. They have open mic for performers one night and the guy performing was really good. I was surprised. The little store is interesting and the Thai and bubble tea are great. read more

A little pricey but the food is soo good. Their pad Thai is delicious! We have ordered food from here several times

Always a delicious meal when I come here! My favorites are the Pad Thai wings they are so crunchy and tasty, chicken satay, sweet and sour stir fry and the passion fruit ice tea with the popping bobas! :) read more

Thai Golden - Passion fruit ice tea with lychee boba and a peach tea - Thai Near Me - Carmel, New York

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I need more than 5 's. I give this place a million. Talk about authentic Thai food. I love that they offer Gluten Free options too. I love how much they offer to the community. The service is always 5 's as well. They are always very attentive. The ambiance is great, one day a month they host open mic night which is a great experience for both customers and artists. read more

Good food and nice people. I always enjoy coming here. The food and drinks are very tasty. The only negatives I have are that the chairs are kind of uncomfortable and it is pricey. But overall, I recommend! read more

My family and I moved to Carmel about 2 1/2 years ago, and decided to pop into Thai Golden after seeing it while driving past. Since the first time we went, we have returned countless amount of times. The staff here is beyond personable, the food exceeds expectations every time without fail, and the prices for the quality of food and the amount you get is amazing. I can't forget to mention the shop they have inside, which my sister and I are obsessed with, that includes a lot of different small owned businesses' items (which is always great). If I could rate this place 10 stars, I would. We will continue to go back! If you're looking for something to try, I love the Thai iced bubble tea, all 3 flavors of their wings, as well as the Kie Mao Drunken Noodles with Chicken. Check this place out if you get the chance!!! read more

Thai Golden - Thai iced bubble tea, and Pad Thai wings - Thai Near Me - Carmel, New York

Best Thai food area. The food is fresh and the customer service is excellent! Authentic and delicious! You can't beat the atmosphere! They have open mic nights, board games and a little shopping area that supports local artist & entrepreneurs! Thai Golden is incredible all around! read more

Thai Golden - Thai Near Me - Carmel, New York

Great boba tea! I've only been here a handful of times but every time I go it's amazing. Staff is very friendly and it's at a perfect location. read more