If you want Thai food, I would easily recommend this place. We sat down to eat once and ordered takeout once. Both in-person and to-go/takeout services were good: friendly and pleasant. Ordered the papaya salad, drunken noodles, pad thai, and thai tea (with jelly) for two people. Everything tasted really good. We got the papaya salad spicy, and it was appropriately spicy for a Thai restaurant! The thai tea was sweet (as this drink often is), but had that tinge of bitterness that I like from good thai teas. Everything tasted great: well-seasoned, not too sweet/salty/oily. I would recommend everything we ordered. We had some leftovers to take home. On our takeout order, we got the pad thai, pad see eiw, and Thai fried rice. Everything was packaged nicely and was still hot when we got home. I thought the quality of the pad thai was the same quality as when we sat down to eat. I also like the flavors of it and appreciate that they didn't have a side cup of fish sauce to add. Good! You're the chef, you tell me how it should taste and I can judge afterwards. My judgement: It's really yummy pad thai, probably my favorite. Parking is easy if it's not too crowded; there are spots immediately behind the restaurant. 4 stars because I am very happy to be a repeat customer. This might be an unfair opinion, but I wished the portion size was a bit bigger (although, I would not want the quality to go down as a result). read more

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We came here on a weekend afternoon and called in a reservation for 10 people. The place was pretty empty aside from a few to-go orders. The food took awhile to get to us but we weren't in a rush. Plus, it meant that everything was being made very fresh, which our food very much was. Among the 10 of us, we ordered a lot of food, including the papaya salad, dumplings, scallion pancakes, yellow curry, and pineapple fried rice. The scallion pancakes weee perfectly crispy and flaky, and were really quite good. The papaya salad also had all the fine flavors. Everyone also enjoyed the dumplings. I think the pineapple fried rice could have been more fragrant and I was disappointed that the yellow curry wasn't as sweet, or as fragrant as I'm used to, but it was still really good stuff. But I'm glad the curry came with rice and that we didn't have to place extra orders there. Overall I'm really glad we settled on this Thai place - it was really quite good and the prices were very reasonable. They also made it very easy for us to pay by keeping separate tabs for each family. And it was nice they have a private parking lot as well so you don't have to park your car in the street. I definitely recommend this place. The place is well decorated, clean, and has a good amount of tables for various customers. read more

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Service is friendly and attentive. The food comes to you piping hot, obviously freshly made. The chicken fried rice was enough for 3 meals. The vegetables in garlic sauce was really yummy. read more

Small, clean and really good food. Probably the best Thai fried rice I've ever had...as well as the Pad Thai.

Last night was sister night ! My sister and I decided to try this eye catching corner Thai restaurant that was screaming our names as we drove by! We placed a take out order.. it was ready within the timeframe stated. Prices were reasonable- portions were on point .. food was delicious we have crispy chicken pad Thai, a fried banana dessert and pork dumplings.. YUM ! Although the had devoted the food before one of us could snap a photo.. but presentation was nice as well (even for a take out order!) inside was clean, small, but not squished.. staff was friendly and parking wasn't too bad on the street. If you are a fan of Thai food I would strongly suggest going here ! read more

Has become a weekly stop for me, the people here are so nice and friendly. I try something different each time and everything has been great ! Certainly recommend. Taro boba, Thai tea, pho, spicy noodle, curry it's all good. Will be continuing my weekly stop. read more

I was very impressed. We had the crab Rangoon and Shrimp Rangoon. Both were very good. You could actually tell there was seafood in it. I tried a shein dish and some noodles and both were very good. I would definitely go back. read more

If you're in the area this is a good option for Thai food as a decent plate of pad Thai is hard to come by. This place is small and very quiet, but with a very friendly staff. Only issue I had with this place is the Thai iced tea could be a little sweeter and same with the pad Thai as that's what I'm typically use to from the more popular Thai restaurants around New England. read more

Thai Star Restaurant - Chicken satay, chicken and shrimp pad thai, thai iced tea and chicken spring rolls. - Thai Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Great family resturaunt with simple delicious food. I wish they would change the decor and marketing to get more people in and make it more approachable. The food is worth it! read more

I wish I could give this restaurant 6 stars. Seriously AMAZING food! I love Thai food and I'm pretty picky with it so I mean it when I say this is some of the best I've ever had. I can't recommend Thai Star enough, you definitely won't regret eating here! P.S. try the yellow curry, it's to Thai for read more

Five stars for the Best Pad Thai, Spicy Basil Fried Rice, Crispy Duck, and Thai Iced Tea in northern RI (though I admit I haven't tried the rest of their menu). The renovation (as of July 2017) w/ new dining furniture and warm hardwood flooring makes this spot perfect for cozy, casual group dining. Clean and inviting inside. Friendly service. Take out available and prompt. Pricing is very reasonable. Portions are plentiful for sharing. Area outside is a little rough, but decent enough. I've seen worse. A few parking spots in lot shared with Dunkin Donuts. read more

I would be very surprised if this place doesn't get shut down by the health department or go out of business based on service alone. Upon ordering my food I could only get my half my order in before it sounded like another customer walked in and I was hung up on. Reluctantly I called back two times. On my third call right before I was about to give up I get an answer and I'm able to complete my order for pick up. I wasn't asked for my name or number but was told It would be ready in about 20 minutes, fair enough. I get there 30 minutes after and the store is closed. I have to walk back to my car and call to have the doors unlocked. Entering the building the place was cluttered and had a faint smell of dust. The coffee pot stashed away in a hoard of items caught my attention. It looked like it had been sitting for ages. One of the employees rushes to the front with two plastic cups spilling ice trying to fill them up muttering under her breath. A few minutes later another lady appears and apologizes for them not having any Thai iced tea. I asked if there was any other tea available but to my disappointment I was offered the stale coffee in the corner of the restaurant I had noticed earlier. The food was mid. The crab Rangoons were soggy and the filling was gross. Also the sweet and sour dripped like water when dipped which was extremely off putting. The coconut shrimp was okay but again, everything had a stale overtone to it. The pad Thai was able to be salvaged by a heavy ration of Siracha. If I could give this place a 0 I would. read more

Thai Star Restaurant - Crab Rangoon - Thai Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I ordered take out and tried a variety of menu staples such as pad Thai, mango spring rolls, and the chicken pho. Everything was delicious! The pad Thai was perfect. The rolls were massive with subtle flavor but paired nicely with the dipping sauce. Now the pho was something else. Probably the most delicious broth I've had outside of Boston's Chinatown and I guarantee I will be back for more soon. Great work! read more

We got takeout from Thai Star at work today and to say the least it was disappointing. I ordered the lemongrass chicken, papaya salad and spicy hot basil fried rice. The papaya salad is very different from what I'm used to. It's good, definitely has some spice, but is sweeter than it is at other places I've had it. The fried rice was decent, not the best or worst I've had, but the lemongrass chicken was not good. It was supposed to be spicy but wasn't, there was very little chicken in it, and what chicken was in there tasted like it had been frozen a while and lacked flavor. I didn't try any of the other dishes people ordered, but the consensus was bland, not fresh and overall underwhelming. Given the many choices available for Thai, I don't foresee myself going back again anytime soon if ever. read more

Thai Star Restaurant - Spicy Hot Basil fried rice - Thai Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The food was fresh, tasty and good quality ingredients. They even use real crabmeat which was surprising and yummy. read more

Thai Star Restaurant - Drunken noodles. - Thai Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I'm conflicted. Don't get me wrong, the food is very good, no complaints there, but for what you pay, the portions don't seem to be worth the money. And yes, the area is a bit sketchy - there were plenty of takeout orders, very few eat ins. We were the only ones there when we arrived. The prices have def gone up over the years, very evident from the little stickers with new prices covering the old prices.This won't deter me from visiting again, just throwing out my 2 Yelp Cents. We ordered the chicken wings, papaya salad w/ side of sticky rice and the yellow chicken curry. Wings were pretty standard although we got stiffed and one of the wingettes was a nub only - comes with a sweet/spicy dipping sauce. The papaya was good - different than how I make or have had elsewhere as this version doesn't have shrimp paste, but you can request it. I've paid less for double this portion at local Asian markets/Asian Bakery. And, I would think that $13.50 for a curry dish, it would come with a side of white rice, but I had to pay extra for it? Yet lunch combos come with a side of white rice? Beats me! The curry was light and veggies were crisp - great flavor and veggie combo of carrots, green/red peppers, onions and a taste of sweetness with pineapple. Both my sister and I enjoyed our meal, filled our bellies but definitely no leftovers with the small portions. Service was quick and friendly. I'd return but maybe lunch would be the bigger bang for my buck? read more

Thai Star Restaurant - Wings and papaya salad - Thai Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I have been going to this restaurant since i was 16 years old and i absolutely love it! The family feel is always amazing and everyone is always very nice. Whether you are dining in or taking out the food is great! I love all the curry's on the menu and the chicken himmapha. My fav thing to order is the papaya salad with the sticky rice! read more

Do NOT skip this place!! This has become my regular go-to Thai restaurant in Providence! The food is always hot, appropriate level of spice, and the service is always spectacular. Chalkstone has a hidden gem with this place, and I'm so glad I found it. First of off, the place is clean... the entire restaurant is spotless. Parking is available in the back, or near the street. It's very affordable, and the portion size for the price point is unmatched. I've heard a lot of people leave reviews about the safety of the area; and honestly, the neighborhood is fine overall. The food is five stars and authentic! I always try something different, but for starters, I would obviously recommend the Pad Thai, because they don't do it wrong. The PAD SEE UIW is my absolute favorite. It's delicious and the best I've ever had. Additionally; the wontons and the TOM KA GAI soup are spectacular. I'm telling you; that you won't be disappointed with this place. read more

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i have been going to this place ever since i can remember and never once have i ever been so satisfied like i am at thai star. my parents went here on their first date and they have brought me here whenever i have felt down. the food is impeccable, and normally i order their tum yum soup and also their pad sei yu which never seems to lose it's delicious taste! the owner who works every now and then is very sweet and has gotten to know us by name which adds more to the family friendly customer service! he always knows how we like it even if we have our dry months of no order take out, and best of all he is very sweet and recommends us new dishes to try for the next visit. their pricing did go up, but with good reason too. they are a small business and because they are and with the amount of people who go in on the daily it only makes sense. we need to support our small businesses, especially this one. i love this place, and 10/10 recommend it! if you want to try anything new, get the thai iced tea! it's huge and i highly recommend :) also the tum yum soup with a nice big helping of white rice and some of their chile flakes, and if you want more meat like the pad sei yu (this flat long rice noodles with shaved steak and this delicious sauce) i recommend getting beef steak as well along with the white rice. i only have a photo of the aftermath but... yeah read more

Thai Star Restaurant - pad sei yu, tum yum soup but split among 4, beef steak, and happy customers - Thai Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

My boyfriend and I ordered from here since I had always been curious about it since I pass it everyday. It was so freaking good!!!! We had the spicy basil fried rice which they let us customize to mild since he doesn't eat spice like that. We also had the fancy chicken, and it had so much flavor and it was so soft The Thai tea was also very good and the lemonade tasted freshly made! It is a little more on the pricey side but it's definitely worth it! Also, the neighborhood isn't bad, I grew up in this area my whole life. The parking is on the side of the building! read more

A bit of a 'whole in the wall' type place, but the food is outstanding. I had the Yellow Curry with seafood, which was beyond delicious and had a great amount of ingredients, all cooked very nicely. My husband had the Red Curry with chicken and he, too, was delighted with the dish. My friends had other dishes such as the Lemongrass Chicken and the Pad Thai and they, too, were very satisfied. This is one place that should NOT be overlooked as its food is very good!! read more

Delicious I've been here for lunch several times over a period of four years or so, probably one visit on each of my trips to Providence. Today's meal was consistent with previous experiences. This is a good, solid Thai place -- nothing fancy, but fresh and tasty. Two of us ate for $25, tip included. I recommend the Panang Beef, but you might want to ask for it to have added spice. Tip: BYOB Thanks read more

On Saturday 09-12-2020, my friend and I decided to go to Thai Star Restaurant and we ordered two chicken spring rolls and Pad Thai entrée after taking a bit of the chicken, it was raw. By the end of the night I literally had diarrhea and the next day I had black stool. The Pad Thai was very sticking again the chicken didn't seem cooked enough. I was not happy with the meal. I honestly give them zero stars. I DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more

I will agree with other reviews that the storefront makes you question the quality of the service and food. However, do not let the front stop you from going inside because you will receive quality service, and authentic Thai food. My family and I had a variety of menu options from shrimp fried rice, yellow curry with tofu, and two chicken dishes. The service was quick. We were serviced in less than 10 minutes of ordering, and we were not the only people in the restaurant. The plating was very nicely done on square plates with decorative vegetables. The sauces were phenomenal. Typically, many Asian cuisines become Americanized, and they sweeten their sauces or use too much soy sauce. You lose the food in all that heavy oils they are cooked in. However, here the sauces were light and flavorful without hurting the integrity of the chicken, shrimp, or tofu/vegetables. read more

Thai Star Restaurant - Yellow curry with tofu - Thai Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Not much to look at on the outside, but you are missing out if you dont go inside. A family owned restaurant with very cute decor and a wonderful atmosphere. Absolute must to visit if you like Thai food or are in Providence on a Sunday night and dont want to spend 2 hours waiting at Cheesecake Factory. Everything is cooked perfectly. I have never had fried tofu that was so good. It was crispy on the outside and just exploded on the inside. Chicken, fish, all fantastic and high quality. Individual homemade sauces for every dish. Came out fast. Generous portions. The fried ice cream is legendary. Reasonably priced. Call if you are bringing a large group. Vegan and allergy friendly. Can make anything gluten free. The owner is a wonderful lady, please say hi. read more

Best Thai food ever and I've been to so many love it here. Everything is fresh and super clean and cute ambiance. Very friendly people. Thank you I'll be back when in the area read more

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I have been looking for a year and 1/2 for a good Thai place in providence and I have finally found it! Thai food is my favorite and nothing else compares for me. I ordered the papaya salad and the seafood Tom yum. The Tom yum was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet and there were different assortments of seafood such as shrimp, squid, and crab. It was delicious. A small was definitely not big enough. My loud slurping signified my pleasure. The papaya salad was so delicious. It was crunchy and spicy and sweet and salty. I even ate the dressing at the bottom with a spoon. The hostess working there was super friendly. He told me he works at another Thai place in providence as well which I'll have to try. The food came out fast and when I asked him to make the papaya salad "medium heat so I can taste the spice but not too spicy" he was more than happy to accommodate me. I am definitely going back in the future. I highly recommend ! read more

Thai Star Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

They are a neighborhood staple. Love them - pad Thai, spicy veggies and other classics. All good!

tempALRIGHT... i'll keep this short. Someone locally suggested this place to me and she totally hyped it up. Walking in, I expected the WOWzer factor... but it was more like a SMHzer. The food was mediocre, Parking was terrible and my thai ice tea was made with spoiled milk. This is the first time in my life, that I didn't finish my thai ice tea. If you know me, I'm obsessed with thai ice tea. The only thing that keeping this from a single star review... is... the service was nice, prompt and friendly. I also love the fact that they had sticky rice, which is hard to come by in rhode island. Check out my pix... I uploaded a few. ^_^ read more

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We ordered pad thai with tofu, pad kee mao with chicken, and a Thai iced tea. The tofu was good but the pad thai was lacking in flavor, and leftovers reheated hours later somehow had even less flavor. The pad kee mao was fine, not great. The thai iced tea was mostly ice. We also ordered at lunch time but were charged the dinner price. read more

Thai Star Restaurant - Thai iced tea (mostly ice) - Thai Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

My favorite neighborhood restaurant. From the outside, it looks a bit sketchy but inside it is not at all. The service is friendly, and everything i have tried is good. Proportions are good-sized and main dinner entrees are around $8-9. My favorite part is dessert: mango sticky rice. This is a great place for a casual dinner. I wouldn't say a great place to bring a date. read more

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Amazing! We are new to the city so relied on yelp reviews and it brought us here! The food is so hot and fresh, definitely going to become a regular. read more

Thai Star Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Small store front restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Family owned. Great food. I had the hot basil stir fry. Crisp veggies.. perfectly cooked seafood in a medium hot sauce. Dee had cashew nut chicken stir fry. 1 pepper heat. Spiced perfectly for her. Friendly, prompt service. We learned they have been there 20 yrs. worth going out of your way for. We will be back next time we're in town. read more

Wicked overrated. The ingredients weren't too fresh and tasted like it was made in old oil. Take yourself to Gourmet House instead. I had the Cantonese noodles & fried egg rolls. read more

Since covid, menu items are overpriced and everything is cooked at the "dinner" menu even during lunch time. Use to come here at least once a week but have stopped due to the over pricing. Would love to keep helping out but not at my own expense. read more

I'd give it 5 stars if we had sampled more of the menu. Glass noodles with pork was the standout, however, honey beef was enthusiastically commended by its consumer. Broccoli curry also got thumbs up. I had chicken/coconut soup, simple, good; also the spring rolls (nime chow) which were very fresh with maybe a bit too much lettuce but I enjoyed the crunch. I live in the neighborhood and am grateful for such a good place nearby. My guests from out of town insisted they would return to Thai Star. read more

I loved my pineapple and tofu dish! I'm new to the area but this will definitely be my go to Thai place. I'm excited to try their pad Thai. One of my friends got the pad Thai with tofu and they enjoyed it. read more

Ordered take out today. Very plEasant guy on the phone, not rushing you to speak. Went in and was greeted with more kindness. Ordered Tofu garden and beef noodle soup and was very happy with the teste and the portions! I think I found my favorite Thai take out read more

Food was great, flavors were super authentic. Staff was super friendly. Most importantly, we didn't have to wait long for our food! Definitely coming back here! read more

Do not sleep on this place. Authentic food and the lunch specials are a great deal plus it's never busy. Everything I've had has been delicious. Don't be intimidated by the area. Definitely a must try. read more