When we drive from NYC to VT, stopping at Thai Awesome is a great, fast, tasty delight! - friendly staff - super fast - good prices - delicious - super chill vibe The pineapple fried rice is fantastic. I love how it is brought out served in a pineapple half! And the summer rolls are yummy too. I love Thai Awesome! read more

I finally ate at Thai Awesome just a little while ago, and I have to knock it down a star because I enjoyed the takeout more. We got the appetizer sampler, and that was really good, and I got drunken noodles, which had a nice amount of spice and basil flavoring, but service took kind of a long time. It was difficult to get an order in, and when we had a question, or even when we wanted to order our dinners after we finished eating our appetizers, the server seemed very confused and had to run into the kitchen to finish with one order before thinking about ours. So our experience eating there was more like three stars, and I'm averaging that out with my five-star takeout experience to end on a solid four stars. read more

The new owner are super nice and friendly. Their food is all homemade. Extremely satisfied. Their food is delicious and authentic thai. Best Thai restaurant in town. read more

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This hole-in-the-wall Thai/Vietnamese restaurant (yes, they serve real Vietnamese food, in spite of the name--I think for some sad reason "Thai" sells more) is an absolute gem. The menu is smaller and there's less seating and it's not a super-fancy atmosphere...but it's also considerably cheaper than all the other Thai places in town (at least $2 less per entree), and honestly, the food is *much* better. I've never been disappointed by anything here. Quite to the contrary, everything I've had here has been excellent. They even serve decent Pho! Go to this place; it'll make you regret eating at the overpriced Thai places downtown! read more

Very pleasant experience at Thai Awesome. Extensive menu and prompt and friendly service. Chicken satay is very average-nothing special here. Crispy spring rolls very good-very crispy and flavorful filling. Can't remember the name of the main dish but it was a sizzling chicken, served with a variety of vegetables, cashews, and pineapple. Needless to say it was excellent. Will certainly be going back for more. read more

If there's one thing I've learned, it's that I'm pretty much always up for awesome Thai food. Thinking about it now, it's pretty gutsy to have "Awesome" in the name of your restaurant. But Thai Awesome does deliver in a way that is, for lack of a better term, pretty darn swell. As other reviews have mentioned, the restaurant is quite small. What I don't think I saw anyone mention is that the parking lot is downright itty bitty. There were just about three parking spots when I went, though there might be four when there's not so much snow. So we squished ourselves into a parking lot, and then we squished ourselves indoors, where we found it to be very pleasant. The decor was very mellow, and though we were eating fairly close to our fellow patrons, it didn't seem cramped. (It was also nice because we were close enough to ogle what they had ordered.) When the time came to place our own orders, I was pretty impressed with the menu options. The Thai restaurants I'm familiar with all have a very similar range of fares, so to see a few more variations than I'm used to was really nice. I mean, they had a special featuring wild boar, of all things! They also offered dessert, which is something I've seen some places avoid, but more on that later. I settled on the salmon with mango and yellow curry, and I'm very glad I did. It was an enormous hunk of salmon, making for a two-to-three meals' worth of leftovers kind of dish. The salmon was a tad overcooked for my taste, which was disappointing. But It was pretty impossible to tell once I had smothered it in the sweet, tangy curry sauce. So smother I did. The mango was a particularly nice touch, and complemented the fish and vegetables quite nicely. Even though we were pretty well stuffed, we had to try a dessert. So three of us got the sticky rice with Thai custard to share. Such a simple dish, but so very good. The warm rice and the cool custard mingled very nicely in my mouth, making the dessert an experience of texture as well as one of flavor. The flavor was good too - if you're wondering, yes I would indeed like some coconut milk with my coconut milk! It never gets old. Our server was exceedingly nice, and the price was great considering that even though I got one of the more expensive things on the menu it would last me through at least three separate meals. It can certainly compete with some of my favorite Thai places, and to have a gem like that right in Hamden, CT is aw- positively superb. read more

We love Thai smile! The staff are always friendly and the food is always excellent. This is also where I get my bubble tea fix. I almost always get the red curry. The fresh spring rolls and satay chicken are also great. My husband loves the drunken noodles, chiyra noodles, crab Rangoon and both the red curry fried rice and drunken fried rice. It's a nice quiet place to eat in, but we often pick up or get delivery via grub hub read more

Just as the name suggests, this place is awesome. The service is friendly and quick, and they are always accommodating to any requests. Have tried the spring rolls, the panang, red and green curry, the pad Thai and the drunken noodles. Everything is always consistently great, when you dine in or pick up. Their Thai iced tea is pretty good as well- not cloyingly saccharine like a lot of places tend to make theirs. Definitely one of our go to places in the new haven area read more

W used to live down the street from Thai Awesome so it was the usual go to for take away. We now live 20+ minutes away, but still call in our order for yellow curry and som tum or tom kah gai and drive here to pick out up. It's worth the inconvenience. The staff have always been pleasant, the food always flavorful, as desired and never any complaints. Parking is not ideal as they don't have a lot and street parking is challenging, but it didn't deter us! read more

Simply the BEST Thai food around, if you're looking for fast, tasty, and wallet-friendly. We've dined in but mostly do take-out and we're never disappointed. The staff is wonderful and friendly no matter which option you choose. Seriously. We cheated once with a delivery Thai place and decided to never sacrifice Awesome for Meh again for the sake of convenience (and, if we're being honest, laziness.) My favorite dishes are the Nam Sod with a side of rice (more than a full meal) and their Massaman Curry is also very well done. Small tip: be prepared to park on the street if its a busy night for them - space is extremely limited and you will be towed if you try to park in KFC's lot next door. read more

I've had both AWESOME and HORRIBLE food here, so I don't know what to make of this place. The first time was after a four day moving adventure from Colorado, and I was so glad to have some well-done pad thai. The second time I had drunken noodles to go, and it was barely edible. I tried to eat some more of it the next day and the whole dish had congealed into a disgusting ball of fatty noodles. read more

Great small restaurant that delivers,food very good .Support your local small business

I really enjoyed the meal I had here. The establishment is pretty small and quaint, and it was a slow rainy Monday night. I ordered the Tom Yum soup, red curry fried rice, and the full red snapper. Everything was really delicious. The broth of the Tom Yum soup is some of the best I've ever had. It was a little strange because it had tomatoes in it, but I don't think it detracted from the dish at all. The fried rice was really yummy. Got it with duck, which I'm generally not a fan of and in the future I'll probably stick with chicken or beef, but the flavors of the dish were incredible. The red snapper was heavenly. It was cooked perfectly with lots of spice and thai chili sauce, bell peppers and onions. We fought to get every ounce of meat we could off of the bones and it was definitely worth it. All in all, I would highly recommend. It's one of my favorite thai meals I've had and I can't wait to patron in the future. As a tip, the parking is very limited, but there is street parking right in front of the establishment even though it may not look like it. read more

Very good, very cheap; limited parking requires vigilance. My gf and I had a wonderful dinner here interrupted by car-trauma. First, the dinner! She had a fried rice with tofu and vegetables, I had the spicy basil with tofu. Two appetizers and one soup. Grand total: $31. The hostess was attentive and very nice, and the decor was cozy and cute. We will definitely be back again as the food was delicious. Portions were VERY generous. Next, the car-trauma! There is extremely limited parking. Next door is a KFC that had a pretty empty lot when we arrived so we parked there. Maybe we should have bought some preemptive wings. Beyond KFC is a popular sushi place. Just as we finished the appetizers I looked up to notice my truck being towed down Dixwell. I ran after it and reclaimed it (another story there), but missed a bit of dinner. So be careful!! KFC is angry about their parking being taken by restaurant customers and actively calls to get cars towed away. We saw a few more victims as we finished our meal. Thai Awesome is definitely worth a trip, especially if you are tired of the downtown places. It is cheaper and tastes better! And this is not always the case, but the Thai Awesome leftovers were awesome too. read more

Thai Adequate is more like it. The curries are above average and they don't taste exactly like all the other Thai restaurants in New Haven. But the noodles are clumpy and sweet and I can't seem to order a noodle dish with enough veggies, no matter what the menu promises. Still, lunch is a good deal, plenty of food and flavor at a bargain price. But unless the quality of the food is waaaay better at dinner, it's probably not worth the dinner prices. I mean, maybe they give you a third more food, but that would just be a big old mountain of mediocre. It's quiet in there, and the parking is awkward, but I like it. read more

Very difficult to find parking so we parked on a one way street behind the restaurant. The place was cozy and totally empty for a weekday. The young waitress named "Oie" (spelling?) was somewhat helpful in giving us suggestions on what to order. The tom yum goong and tom kah gai were watery soups. The fish cakes were alright. Golden veggie puffs were small (unlike the ones at Blue Elephant Trail). The drunken noodles, pad Thai, and chicken red curry were forgettable. I have had better flavors at other places. Sticky rice with Thai custard dessert had an aweful taste and texture. But the hot black sticky rice pudding which looked like poop tasted delicious and sweet. Just close your eyes and eat it. The only other highlight of the evening was the special dish posted on the board called "kana moo krob". This crispy spicy pork was awesome. I have never tried this Thai dish anywhere else. Other than that, this place was just "Thai OK". read more

To be honest, if I was reviewing just the food, I'd probably give Thai Awesome 4 or 4 1/2 stars; its not going to blow your mind or anything. However, the prices are really cheap, which makes the place a lot more appealing than the downtown Thai places. Also, the staff have been really friendly the two times I've gone, and though it's up Dixwell, it is easy to park on the street, something that is impossible at Bangkok or Thai Taste. Great Lunch specials too. Also, another review mentioned that they thought the spiciness was on the weak side. I completely disagree, I like hot food, and the items my girlfriend and I ordered were certainly that. (update) My girlfriend and tried to go to Sushi Palace for a friends birthday, unfortunately the place was loaded with soccer moms, and we chose to leave rather than wait. Thus, we chose to go to Thai Awesome instead, and to be honest it couldn't have been better. The food and service were great and when they found out that our friend had a birthday the waitress and her husband (I think) and their 7 year old daughter brought us a complimentary fried ice cream and sang happy birthday, it was really really cute. read more

This is a little gem, indeed. I am a crab rangoon connoisseur and I have to say...this is the best crab rangoon I've ever tasted. I've had crab rangoon from Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Florida, and Massachusetts and, BOY, does this take the CAKE! It's so creamy, but not at all artificial in any way! I don't know how that makes sense, but those were something along the lines of my thoughts. I've also had the veggie curry puffs, and wow! I wasn't expecting them to be so good! I've also had the tom yum goong and it was rather plain, but the appetizers made up for it! I plan on visiting again, absolutely! Probably just for double the amount of appetizers~! read more

My favorite Thai restaurant in CT hands down ---- it's a bit of a tight squeeze but definitely worth it--- prices are very reasonable --- highly recommend the Chaiyya Noodle --- this is a rare coconut-noodle soup dish that is a rarity in most Thai restaurants--Also highly recommend the fresh Summer Rolls w/Turmeric infused peanut sauce!!! The service is ok and they bring your food out lightning fast --- too fast actually in my opinion:) Check out this little gem---you won't be sorry!! read more

I love this place. The menu choices are very diverse, and anything I have ever ordered is fabulous and full of flavor. Their prices are extremely reasonable, and the food is more fresh than any of the other local Thai restaurants (New Haven, etc.). The staff is so friendly & kind. The restaurant is clean. I highly recommend. read more

Pretty place on inside from a very nondescript outside. They seem to do mostly takeout. The foOd was very good. I had the duck noodle soup. Outstanding. Apps were also delicious. This place is a find. Not just for takeaway read more

The food was amazing. It just seemed authentic and the flavors were very different from what one gets at run of the mill thai restaurants. I enjoyed the food a lot. The service was a bit distracted since there was a big party where all the attention seemed to be focused. As some other reviewers have said, its easy to drive by the place if you're not careful. read more

I had pretty high expectations considering this place is called Thai Awesome, and I was surprised at how good it actually was. It's a little hole in the wall place with no parking. I managed to grab a spot in the back, which was a tiny little parking lot that maybe 3 cars could fit in with some maneuvering. A couple people parked out front, but other than that there really is no place to park so be prepared. I ordered the beef and broccoli and my friend ordered the pad thai. She said the pad thai was really good, she enjoyed it a lot. I also liked my beef and broccoli - it wasn't the bed I'd ever had but it was tasty. The server brought up little complimentary cups of coconut tapioca pudding with corn in it for dessert. I have texture issues and it was a little slimy for me, but the taste was good. I'd definitely go back to this place again. Not the best Thai food ever but definitely good. read more

It my first time here and my friend and I both ordered noodles. I ordered the noodle soup and my friend ordered stir fried noodles. It happens to be both of our noodles are really sweet. Definitely not the food that I will come back for. But it has a good environment and the people are really nice here. Also the parking is tough, they have a really small parking lot. read more

Thai Smile - Tom Yum noodle. It has a good spicy in it, but it's really sweet. - Thai Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Ordered take out here the other night and wasn't a fan of the dishes. I ordered the chicken laab salad, beef drunken noodles, and chicken basil. All of these dishes are traditionally meant to be spicy, but none of them were despite me asking them to make it medium spicy. The drunken noodles didn't have any flavor and the chicken basil was oily and tasteless. read more

Absolutely amazing service. They are always happy to see you, even if you're just taking out! The food is unbelievable in it's sheer deliciousness. Thai has never been done like this, and it's a good thing. My boyfriend and I take-out from there constantly. So much, we even got our upstairs neighbors hooked. We dined in just two nights ago and I enjoyed a very decently sized glass of plum wine and pad woonsen with chicken, at a level 3 spice. (THEY HAVE FIVE LEVELS OF SPICE!) I was in heaven. The fried banana with ice cream at the end just put me right out. The best part? I spent fifteen bucks, before tip. I can't wait to go back again. read more

First time here. Great experience. Friendly staff. Prompt service and food came out quickly. Presentation is nice, Noodle soup and Pad Thai was hot (temp) and delicious. Several Spicy sides to spice it up!! Will come again read more

Thai Smile - Thai Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

I stopped going to Thai Awesome a few years ago because the quality was sub-par to other Thai in the New Haven area. I don't know what's different about the management or anything but I can say that the quality of the food has gotten so much better. It's fresh, delicious and reasonably priced. The service is great whether you eat in or take out. Highly recommend. read more

Same Yelp site but different name. Unfortunately, the food also seems different. Not the same as when it was Thai Awesome. Stick to Bangkok Boulevard. read more

Thai Smile is amazing!! My coworkers and I have sampled nearly every item on the menu and they are all delicious! The owners and staff are so friendly and welcoming. Our favorite dishes are the Massaman Curry, Tamarind Shrimp and Spicy Bamboo, but every dish is so tasty and flavorful. Absolutely the best Thai food around!! read more

Best Thai food around! I've never had anything that I didn't like. Food is always fresh and bursting with flavor. Staff is always friendly and helpful. I really love their big bowl noodle soups, especially the chaiya noodle. Cute little dining room and it's BYOB. read more

I LOVE this place! This is the best Thai food I have ever had! Everything is fresh and the service is prompt. We eat here as often as possible!! read more

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No, really, it is pretty delicious. The New Haven area has a lot of options if you've got a hankering for Thai food, but I was so pleasantly surprised by Thai Awesome. The portion sizes we had were perfect, and my drunken noodles with tofu were great (awesome ratio of tofu and veggies to noodles; so many places skimp on the protein!), and my boyfriend's ginger tofu was great -- and I really don't like ginger. Service was excellent, kitchen was quick, and food was yummy. Can't ask for more. (Note: It is genuinely a hole-in-the-wall, so don't bring a big group here.) read more

Great food! Nice and hot when it arrived. I'm having fun trying to help some of the small, awesome restaurants in my area. I don't want to see any of them gone. Hope lots of people are thinking the same thing. read more

Solid thai - I need to try more of the menu, but I was happy.

Thai Awesome is so AWWW~SOME! This place is truly a hidden gem in CT. As an experienced Thai food restaurant diner, I think it is the best quailty Thai restaurant found in a Hamden zip code. I used to go to New Haven for all my Thai cravings, but after trying out almost half of their menu items, I don't go to New Haven anymore. I can't recall a single dish that was blah~ or disappointing here. Plus the ambience is cozy, relaxing, and pleasant. In the evenings, it's quite romantic if you'd like a nice quiet candlelit dinner. Some of my favorite entrees: 1. Garlic Chicken - an absolute garlic heaven. This is probably my most repeated entree from this place, and I'm not the type to repeat! It's so yummy and perfect over rice, and the sweet/garlicky chicken is to die for. Yes, you do get a garlic smell afterwards, but it's not too strong of a garlic flavor. It's an absolute perfection! 2. Siam Fried Rice - sweet, yummy, and delicious! Do not compare Thai styled fried rice to Chinese fried rice. It's healthier, tastier, less soy-sauce based, and just full of flavor. I usually get this with beef or chicken. Safe dish for Thai food beginners or less risky diners. 3. Tom Yum Seafood Fried Rice - was recommended by a staff when I noticed she was eating while answering the phone. What was I missing out on ! Not a curry person but got a very slight Asian curry kick to it. This is my 2nd most ordered dish. 4. Pho - the only place in Hamden that offers pho, I believe. Not quite the best or authentic, but the only you can get in Hamden if you must. New Haven has a few places that offer them. A Vietnamese pho is soooo healthy, delicious, and heartwarming. It's such a homey food that brings a smile to my face. Great for winters, sick people with a flu, and for those like me, who absolutely love pho and can have it any time, any day. 5. Pad See Ew and Drunken Noodle - popular noodle dishes found in any Thai restaurant. Very delicious here, but not any better than other good places. Met my high expectations well, but not overly impressive. Parking is not the best, but I always find a spot... B/c I just park in the front of the store... illegally. read more

I knew our hostesses were taking us to a great place when i noticed the Yelp sticker on the glass. Oh my, the food totally hit the spot. It was so deee-lish!! The panang curry, pad kee mao (drunken noodles) and tom yum soup were excellent! I think the drunken noodles were my favorite with great spices, lots of flavor and had a fantastic mouth-watering aroma. It was perfect. The ladies provided great service and the meal made me fall in love with CT just a little more than I hoped for. read more

Food is too pricey. You can get so much better and cheaper food at other Thai restaurants. I love Thai food, and I tried so many Thai restaurants in town. This one is my least favorite. Had this for New Year's Eve, I feel kind of disappointed. Don't know how does the 4 star overall statues come. But I definitely won't recommend it.(ps. Some nice Thai food restaurants like'bangkok garden','siam Thai' ,'Thai noodle house'...you can do much better! read more

My wife and I have been taking out from Thai Awesome at least once a week since we moved to the New Haven area around one year ago. It's not only staffed by the most courteous, friendly, quick, and helpful staff imaginable, the food is outstanding and very reasonably priced. I should say that the pad thai is outstanding, since we almost always find ourselves unable to not get it when we order. I have had a few other entrees, however, including the garlic chicken, which was terrific. I also highly recommend the som tum (shredded green papaya salad); it is always super fresh and intensely flavorful. If you live in New Haven or Hamden, like Thai foord, and you haven't eaten here, you're seriously missing out. read more

Super friendly environment! I ordered drunken noodles and chicken pad thai. I love that the noodles were not super oily. Food was extra yummy. Will come again read more