This restaurant has always been great. It took over my parents old space when they first opened up on main st @ 344. Thai is my next favorite first being Indian, third being sushi. I had the Typhoon Gluf speicail. it had lobster, squid, and codfish fillet pieces and my rice was shaped in a star. The only bad part of my meal was when i had to pack up my rice, i lost my star. My girlfriend had veggie pad thai and loved it even the day after when we reheated it and ate again. I also do not know what happened to Chrix, but I say give it another whirl. Was the restaurant packed? I have a tiny dining space and sometimes we stand fidgety wondering how much longer a customer is going to talk after their check is paid and we have a line out the door. Maybe she could have asked you nicely to leave (which I'm really amusing they asked nicely, I can't imagine any one there being rude.) Also, as far as culture goes, Americans have a standard of how they feel they should be treated. tipping for instance, it isn't common all around the world, as well as this term, "personal space". I don't know how busy it was, but I don't think they would mean any harm to your ego. They just don't give me that vibe. Alas I know the owner and perhaps I receive special treatment, but judging by everyone else, it seems that perhaps your table could have been the problem?? It's like that joke with the lady who keeps getting the finger all day, finally in the end the pun is something like, well, maybe you deserve the finger? Any way! Great food always and I love the 1981 band, I think it adds character. read more

We tried this restaurant as the suggestion of a foodie friend. There are a lot of options to pick from in Middletown - especially in this area. Typhoon is not to be overlooked. The menu is very extensive. Take a few minutes to take it all in. You'll see your favorite Thai dishes that you order at other places - but wait! - don't settle. Try something new - it's worth it! The creativity Typhoon's chef puts into the specials and the other exotic dishes are what make this place so wonderful. The ingredients are fresh - the spices are blended well - and the proteins are cooked beautifully. The drinks are strong and work well to quell the spiciness of the dishes. I can't wait to visit Typhoon again! read more

i used to eat at that other thai place in town, but it always made me sick. too much fish sauce in their cooking maybe? i dunno .. i really thought the food was pretty good at the other place but not worth being sick over. so now i go to typhoon and i dont get sick anymore. i can eat anything on the menu (well, anything without meat..) and i dont have stomach problems here. yay! thai food for me again. the thai tea (or coffee) is awesome and sweeeeeet dude. the staff has always been super cool with me. ive never been thrown out or anything. rice made into a star and heart, how cool :) typhoon has a lot more for me to choose from on the menu. choice is good. (i think winnie was trying to say thai gardens has more ambiance) read more

Typhoon - golden triangle tofu appetizer - Thai Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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My first Thai experience in a long time and it was wonderful! We went at a very slow time, 4 pm, and the ladies working there were wonderful and so friendly. The food was amazing. For an appetizer, we got spring rolls. Then my husband got the pad Thai and I got the green curry. Really yummy and nice atmosphere! read more

Typhoon - Spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Great place. Best service in Middletown. The owner is so nice and funny. She's the best. She is very friendly and will joke around with you! Good Thai food. I've ordered many different things and they're all great. The lemon chicken is awesome, and their curries are really bomb. read more

My favorite Thai restaurant. The mango and sticky rice & sunshine onyx are also such great desserts! They have a wide array of options and can accommodate plant-based and vegetarian diets. I love this restaurant! read more

I was working in Middletown just for the day - took a stroll on my lunch to see whatever caught my eye. The aroma outside of Typhoon definitely caught my attention! I walked inside and was greeted quickly by a friendly (and funny!) woman who promptly took my order and joked with me. It was nice to converse with the staff at a Thai restaurant, as you're not always able to due to language barriers - this would be a huge selling point it I were looking for a place to dine in. I ordered, took a seat, was taking notice of the numerous newspaper articles adorning the front seating area, when the friendly woman walked over with a glass of water! Lovely, a very nice touch :) My food came out in about 6 minutes flat and I have to say, it was delicious ! I ordered the spicy basil - phenomenal. Overall: HIGHLY recommended!! read more

We love Typhoon! It was our first ever Thai experience a year or so ago and we've been hooked on drunken noodles ever since! When the craving for some hits, this is the only place to go for us! You just have to be very specific about how spicy you want them, there was one time I wasn't able to eat and enjoy mine despite asking that they not be spicy at all. The staff are very nice and friendly, and from what I understand they treat their employees well. Just know that their kitchen closes and they stop seating people about a half hour before the time posted on their sign. -K & A read more

My husband and I really love this place . First the food is amazing and always just how we ordered it as far as how spicy.Second the wait staff is very friendly and always happy to see us !Third the are very knowledgable about gluten free diet and have a lot to offer . the bubble and thai teas are my fav ! it's a really great dining experience all the way around read more

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The Thai food here is outstanding. It is fresh, consistent, healthfully prepared and is as about as authentic as one can get in Connecticut. The service is attentive, gracious and efficient. In my opinion, Typhoon is the best Thai restaurant in Middletown. I have dined here more times than I can remember and I have yet to have a bad or disappointing meal. Again, it is CONSISTENT. Which is a quality that is hard to find in a lot of dining establishments. I have recently had to eliminate gluten from my diet for medical reasons and the woman who manages the front of the house (who is a riot) was very knowledgeable and helpful, and directed me to order the most AMAZING restaurant meal I've had since going gluten-free. Lettuce-vegetable wraps for an appetizer, jungle curry with bean thread 'noodles' for a main. Outstanding choices. Though I was a little nervous eating out for the first time and trusting someone else to prepare my food, I didn't become ill when I got home- so I know she didn't steer me wrong! Additionally, the green curry is perfection and the Rama is best I've had outside Thailand. Their soups, from the Tom Ka Gai to the Seafood Tom Yum... even the salads... just terrific. If you enjoy Thai food, this place will not disappoint. FYI: Typhoon is BYOB, so you've been warned. However, I adore BYOB places (cheaper!) Just make sure you come prepared if you feel like drinking. read more

Good value for the price and good selection of authentic Thai food, with very good service. But WOW, it was spicy today! Not that we weren't warned on the menu that what we ordered was spicy. But we didn't expect it to be THAT hot. Our waitress told us after that their last batch of spices was hotter than normal. ;-) read more

Love the pad thai and spring rolls! I came in to eat, but took it to go because my son was being disruptive. As we ate in the car, our son would only eat the spring rolls, which were soon gone. So, I ordered another two orders of them to go so that he would have something to eat. Thank you! read more

We usually end up here after a fun morning at KidCity with our 6 year old about every 2 months. The servers remember EVERY time that she likes a pink umbrella in her bubble soy milk. We have only eaten lunch at Typhoon, but never hesitate to return. They do not frown upon children, which is always a plus. We order from the luch special menu, with the optional upgrade of soup, appetizer, and drink. Very good prices. Husband will get a tofu green or red curry with brown rice, very tasty, spicy, and the vegetables are super crisp. I like the cashew chicken or basil chicken with white rice. The additional soup is always vegetable, but very good. He gets fried tofu triangles, I usually get the chicken dumpling. Small appetizer, but great for the add-on price. We both love the Thai Iced Tea. Daughter usually gets a veggie fried rice, with extra baby corn, no problems with this request. Servers for lunch are sweet, accomodating, and willing to put up with kids and special requests. We have never run into a long wait, even when there are large groups out for lunch. Lunch is busy, but we take it as a good sign. read more

Very good Thai food. New to town and this is our go-to Thai restaurant. The chicken pad Thai is great, as is the red curry!

This was my first visit. Wasn't even aware it was there. Thanks to Yelp and it's reviewers I stopped for lunch today. Had a very good basil chicken at a good price. Very clean and nicely decorated dinning room. The two staff members I had waiting on me where very polite and nice. My water never got low, and we all know how nice that is. No question I will be back. read more

I agree with others, the place is very mediocre. I had the pad Thai, and I asked for it medium hot which was listed as a bit spicier than medium on their scale of spiciness. However, the waitress said medium hot would be too spicy for me and that I should get medium instead with "the spice on the side." I told her I like my pad Thai pretty spicy and that I was pretty sure medium hot would be ok for me. She insisted medium was the way to go so I gave up and ordered medium with "spice on the side." The pad Thai was not good, not terrible, but just disappointingly mediocre. The sauce was too sweet, and it had no spice to it. I never got the side of spice thing, so I had to ask for it. It was just sriracha, which kinda overpowers their pad Thai. I wish they gave me chilies instead. The portion of the pad Thai was good and the price was good. Their Thai tea was also not up to the par or other places. It was a small portion and was quite watery. read more

I'd been a regular at Typhoon some time ago, but in the course of exploring some other restaurants hadn't been back in a while. I'd always liked it, but in the interval they've improved quite markedly. I don't think I'll let quite so much time go by before my next visit. The welcome we received was exactly as I remembered it - warm, cheerful, and enthusiastic - and our waitress quickly took our orders, and delivered a very tasty Thai iced tea. Our group didn't exercise much variety in our meals. Three of us ordered variants on green curry, with panang curry for the fourth. I'd remembered that the food was good here, but it's better than my memory, and they accommodated the different tastes for heat among our party perfectly. We each stopped eating for only one of two reasons: we were too full for another mouthful, or there was nothing left on the plate. Absent those two factors, we'd probably still be there. Typhoon still doesn't serve alcohol, but they do offer a great selection of teas, both hot and iced. Love it! read more

We have to eat Gluten-free; the menu is clearly marked with plenty of GF options and celiac knowledgeable staff. Tasty food and talented calligrapher who prepares the check. read more

love this place. Middletown wouldn't be diverse without it. Get the pad thai and the red curry rice with chicken. It's delicious! Especially their thai iced tea. Highly recommend. The owner is so welcoming. If you're a Wesleyan student show them your ID and you get discounts :D read more

Had it probably 3 times before...? The food here is good but I don't see the difference between typhoon and the other pho place in Middletown read more

Remembered this place fondly from long ago, but now, a Friday night visit had an empty restaurant with way too many workers on staff, half of whom just stared at you coldly. The Pad Thai was uninspired; the Siam fried rice had potential, but the raisins promised on the menu were left out. Was really disappointed with the food quality, lackluster flavor and overall experience. Won't be returning again. read more

I think I found my new favorite thai restaurant. The atmosphere was nice. Staff went the extra mile with presentation of food and the drinks. They were welcoming and courteous. The food was excellent!! Prepared perfectly. I noticed they were byob on my way put I will definitely be back for more. read more

I was initially unsure about coming here since there weren't many people inside, but I'm so glad I took the risk. My friends and I had such a great meal. Seven of us, and we all loved everything we ordered. I wish they had a liquor license, but that won't stop me from coming back. read more

Typhoon - Fun presentation for spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Everything was great got the spring rolls and pad Thai with a lemongrass tea. Enjoyed the spring rolls, 3 rolls cut in half, and served with a nice sweet sauce that complemented great. Pad Thai was also good, got the pork which was skimped on but alright because I wasn't looking for much protein. Was nice and spicy, got a little sweat on my forehead. The meal was going great until... the dreaded hair in the food was found with only about 2 bites left. That always ruins a great meal, makes me question health standards in the kitchen. None the less the waiter was friendly and helpful. Would have had a good experience overall if it wasn't for the hair, lost me there. read more

Typhoon - Pad Thai with spring rolls and lemongrass tea - Thai Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

What can we say about Typhoon? Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Middletown where we set our scene. Typhoon is the more generous, less expensive, more friendly, and most importantly, more delicious Thai option. With a recently expanded menu, Wesleyan students are practically consuming each other to get inside. If you somehow make it passed the throng of cannibals, the homemade lemonade is definitely worth it. Here's what you gotta know: Live music on Fridays. Tasty food. Straw roses. And other great treats. Typhoon has something Thai Gardens will never have. Love. Sincerely Yours, The MDC P.S. Try the "magic" sticks. read more

Typhoon is a nice little Thai place right on main. I've been there plenty of times and the service is very nice good people. I like their pad Thai a lot and the lunch specials are pretty decent as well. Cash under 10 dollars and they're firm about that. read more

Tried this for the first time today for take out and really enjoyed it. I got the tofu fried rice no egg (because I'm vegan) and my boyfriend got the crispy noodle pad thai. The portions are a good size and the price is fair. My fried rice tasted more in the healthy side and less fried but I liked that about it, lots of veggies and 4-5 big pieces of tofu triangles. My boyfriend thought the crispy noodles would be more like a fried noodle dish but they were more like noodle "fries" and looked to be deep fried. He didn't love his because it tasted kind of sweet- he said it was "ok" but not for him. We also got the fresh Vietnamese rolls (we thought they were fried but that was our misunderstanding) they were pretty good- definitely a healthy side that came with a tasty peanut sauce. I'd definitely go back and try some of their other tofu dishes. The lady was really nice and polite and order was on time. read more

Typhoon - Tofu fried rice & fresh Vietnamese rolls - Thai Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Go to Thai gardens. Got the basil chicken lunch with noodles. All noodles no sauce stingy on the veggies and meat. And it was an overkill of spice. I like spicy and I love basil chicken but I couldn't even eat it. Wayyyyyy too spicy. Thai gardens hooks it up. read more

Typhoon - Basil chicken lunch special - Thai Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Best thai food i've had in awhile. There drunken fried rice is SO good. The bubble tea was just right. The staff was really hard working and the lady at the counter was very interactive and extremely nice. read more

This is one of my wife's and my favorite restaurants in Middletown--one of our trusted go-to's. Delicious food, quick services, and very friendly staff. It's very affordable--especially their lunch specials on weekdays--and it's BYOB. I very highly recommend Typhoon! read more

Typhoon has been my favorite Middletown area Thai place for probably 10 years. I love the food, although I don't usually stray too far from the pad thai. Why mess with something that works? This time, though I tried the vietnamese rolls. They were very fresh and light - which is exactly what I wanted. The pad thai was also delicious, as usual. I was surprised, though, because one of the waitresses made a commen about how I must have been hungry because I finished my pad thai. It felt a little judgmental and I was a bit uncomfortable after that, but over all, still delicious. read more

one of my favorite places in the area. In fact, I compare Typhoon's freshness to all the Thai restaurants I've visited throughout the US and it's that great. It is BYOB, so stop somewhere before you go, if not you'll just have to have lemongrass tea or thai iced tea, which are both fabulous. I highly recommend the Pad Prik King, Drunken Noodle Rolls (yes rolls, people) they are so awesome. And the curries are wonderful. Most of the dishes include a fresh mix of vegetables. So you'll receive a medley not just peppers and onions, which I consider a great option. They are located in the middle of Main Street, so parking behind the building in the lot and walking over is recommended, otherwise street parking is decent, and free after 6 pm. read more

Typhoon has great food and the people that work there are incredible. But they are not staffed well enough to handle a dinner time rush and I once waited for an hour for my food. They were very nice about it though and gave us free apps. read more

Tom and I went there on Chistmas day and were the only ones there for lunch. Adorable please, nice people and great service. We split the spring roles, the presentation was nice, cut on the bias and served on a rectangle plate. I had the drunken noodles and even though I asked for mild it did leave my lips tingling, but in a good way. Tom and the pork lob (s.p.) also great and his rice came in a small individual woven bamboo steamer. Wish they served beer, but we will definately come back and highly recommend to others. read more

Great service, not my favorite Thai food. I was really craving Friday night basil fried rice takeout and ordered the spicy basil entry. Not what I expected and lacking strong flavor. Personal preference, but not my favorite Thai food. read more

Ughh, this place should be closed! Went there Sat night with 6 friends, had a reservation and were seated promptly. Several of us ordered appetizers that took about 45 minutes to arrive and were just ok. From time we sat down until entrees came took an hour and a half. I and a friend ordered the crispy duck, both of our dishes weren't even lukewarm so we sent them back, duck came back warmer but obviously not as crispy because it was re-warmed and vegetables were still not warm. The warm duck tasted of burned oil. Everyone else said their meals were mediocre at best. Got home and stomach did flip flops and spent an hour on the toilet. Another member of our party also was up till 3:30 in the morning sitting on the bowl as well. read more

I prefer Thai Gardens over this place. I think the food is more expensive here and not as good. Also, there are a million signs around a million little random baubles all around the restaurant that say don't touch... if you break it, you buy it. Big turn off and makes the place feel unfriendly to me. read more

I tried this place out because I love thai food and I work in Middletown. While my favorite thai places are in New Haven, Typhoon is a worthy contender. The woman who answers the phone is helpful, friendly and funny. I had a hard time finding the restaurant and she talked me through the directions on the phone. The flavor of the pad thai was great - I always get it with tofu. The tofu was fresh as were the bean sprouts and other veggies used. I will definitely be back to visit maybe next time to dine in. read more

Wonderful food and warm service. I love that it's BYOB so I can bring my favorite wine.

Sat night and crowded. I had read reviews and thought this might be good place to meet friends. They must have been short servers. Poor and very long time for service. Dishes seemed overcooked, especially the eggplant with tofu, the little fried bits...we were not sure they were really tofu. But decent flavor. Pad Thai very good. Tom Yum soup very good. Never got the little things we asked for. Good thing was BYOB and 1$ pp corkage. Also, the evening in Middletown started on sour note when we went to parking lot behind the restaurant and there is one kiosk close to restaurant and the line was about 12 people deep and it took over 15 min to get a parking ticket! Geez, Middletown, get a better system and more kiosks. Restaurant closes at 9 on Sat night, a bit strange. read more