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    East West Cafe

    3.9 (120 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Vegan, Noodles
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    EAST WEST CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Saynais W.

    The East West Cafe seemed to be the only place that could fill our cravings for dinner. We ordered take out and they packed the food with care towards the presentation. It was the perfect comfort food for a lazy night in. I look forward to going back and discovering the ambiance of a dine-in meal. I ordered the vegetables and rice, a simple dish that was perfectly executed. The tangy sauce covered the vegetables and paired perfectly with the rice that was still warm. The green beans themselves were the stars of the show. I came back for seconds and thirds well into the evening. Happy to say this meal perfectly hit the spot! The mango sticky rice was absolutely delicious. I appreciated how the rice had a little salty and wasn't sickeningly sweet. There was a fair amount of mango added too.

    Generous portion of terrible pad thai
    Lucy Y.

    The worst Thai food I have ever had. Our $100+ Doordash order: Shrimp Dumplings - the beautiful Doordash pic was a huge lie. Instead of the pan-fried pic, we received sad, warmed-up frozen mass-made dumplings. Chicken Satay - skewers of old and/or overcooked, chewy & stringy chicken with old-looking peanut sauce. Pad Kee Mao - the noodles were so overcooked, they formed one big mass of goo. With undercooked vegetables mixed in. Pad Thai - a generous amount of terrible tasting pad thai, with a negligible amount of chicken added. Cashew Chicken - not as horrible as the other dishes, but also not very tasty. Served with steamed rice. Sticky Rice w/Custard - a crusty-edged portion of unflavored rice, made sticky (vs actual dessert sticky rice). Covered up with slices of old, scary-hued custard & a gloppy coconut sauce to hide all the ugly. It is so rare for me to hate food. It is even rarer for me to throw food away. But this was all so terrible that I can't even look at it. Do NOT recommend.

    Spicy Fried Rice
    Marvin S.

    Visited here on Friday night (26 Oct) They have just opened up on 169 Church Street and had been open less than a week when we visited. Friendly atmosphere, the food is reasonably priced, tasty and large portions. One thing to aware of is that no alcohol is served, but you can BYO.

    Tanner F.

    Writing this review during the time of COVID-19 quarantine. We decided to order our first meal from a restaurant in over 3 weeks of being at home...we chose East West Cafe & were sorely disappointed. I ordered Pad Kea Mow with chicken and it was made with tofu instead. As someone who loves chicken & hates tofu, you can see how this would be a problem. My dish was also very spicy for being medium, but I'm not complaining about that; just a warning that "Medium" here runs hot.

    Larb tofu salad and fresh summer roll with tofu with real peanut sauce. A++
    Sara S.

    One of the best Thai restaurants we've experienced. It's quaint, authentic, and delicious. Everything was so fresh - vibrant vegetables, chicken fork tender, and sauces full of flavors. There are only a handful of tables in the restaurant and counter seating along the perimeter. Service is pleasant and the atmosphere very casual. They serve traditional Thai dishes and teas. I highly recommend the panang curry. No one mentioned the heat level and it came out just right with the perfect amount of heat, tolerable to the masses I think. Tofu larb salad has a great dressing you could drink. I may ask them not to fry the tofu next time for a softer bite. Very welcome addition to the Burlington dining scene.

    Julie P.

    I've made three take-out orders here over the last few months. Tonight I just wanted some won-ton soup for $5. Parking isn't great in this area, had to loop the block a few times but no biggie, order was ready when I walked in which was nice. On one occasion it was 15 min late but I didn't mind waiting. Picked up the order and walked back to car. Noticed a little wetness on my hands, figured it was condensation, went home. Upon arrival, bag felt a lot more damp, thought "man this must be smokin' hot." Got upstairs and the bag was barely holding together. Unpacked the bag (which remained level the entire time btw) to find that the soup container had a 1.5" gash and 2/3 of the soup had leaked out. Called the restaurant to notify them of the issue and ask for my $5. They offered to make me new soup because they couldn't offer a refund due to online order. Politely declined and asked to speak with manager, the conversation didn't go well. I tried to explain that yes I understand your policy, but I am displeased because now I have to wash my car seat, launder my jacket and mop the floor (and I still just want to eat the soup :( ). Manager didn't let me get that second part out, spouted off about how it would take 2 weeks to get the money back because eat24 takes 10%, then he said it's not his problem that I dropped it (or made it leak...don't recall verbatim) or was just steam and I lost it. He completely missed the point, wouldn't let me finish on why I was displeased (just kept coming back to why I can't get a refund), blamed ME!! and never acknowledged that there was a problem or potentially an error made or there may have been faulty packaging (you could have blamed a third party, man, and it would have been OK). Disappointed to say the least as the food is pretty nice. It's the principle of the matter that counts so I will not be returning. I apologize to the manager for getting upset and do commend the hostess for her attempts to be helpful and pleasant. I noticed in the owner responses he will likely smear me or tilt the story, I hope this will not be the case. On a positive note, Eat24 customer service was very helpful and understanding, retrieved my $5!

    Thai iced tea
    Rachel A.

    I am quickly becoming a regular at the East West Cafe. This is one of those gems that you find and hesitate to share for fear that it will grow extremely popular and lines and waiting will become a thing. I decided that it would be selfish and unfair for me to keep it to myself and a dose of patience might be good for me ;-) So I've only been a few times (this week). The Larb Salad, which is basically a Thai staple is delicious. The first time I had it I didn't think it was quite acidic enough, the next time I ordered it with an extra side of sauce and it was just what I needed. I like a little extra zip. The Khao Soi another classic Thai Dish is delightful, the flavors are balanced and the noodles are perfect, not overcooked and mushy. I've also had the wonton soup, simple, but really soothing; it made for an excellent hangover cure. The thai iced tea is good, but if you aren't familiar let me warn you that it is very sweet. The Pad Kra Pow that was served in a generous portion lathered in a delicious savory sauce, impossible not to enjoy the tender chunks of beef and fresh green beans. The owner is friendly, say hello, he really is a nice guy. They have a hard-working staff and they take pride in their work. The restaurant is small and cozy, but they also do a good amount of take out and delivery. I ordered right from the Yelp site, super easy and convenient; I would totally recommend it. Calling on the phone is a bit challenging as they seem to have difficulty hearing. Ordering through their Yelp page really streamlined the whole process. I'm so excited to have good Thai in Burlington, it is my favorite cuisine and I had just about given up on ever being able to enjoy it in our small city. I could eat the Larb everyday and look forward to working my way through their menu.

    Beef Pad See Ew. NO FLAVOR AT ALL .
    Maché C.

    I ordered Gyoza and Pad See Ew to go. I was told to come back in 10 mins. 10ins go by, I pick up my food, and I believe it's going to great. I was so wrong . The gyoza was underwhelming but the Pad See Ew was terrible . There is NO FLAVOR . It's supposed to at have a slightly sweet taste from the sauce. It tastes as if they just stir fried it in oil and threw pepper on top. I am so disappointed. I don't think I will be returning, at least not for Pad See Ew . .:All The Sighs:. Response to Owner: I ordered to go. Exchanging my food would require me to come back to your restaurant. That is inconvenient, especially since I was already home .

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    Perry G.

    Thank you Yelp (again) for steering us in the right direction for good eats in Burlington, Vermont. After a very long day in the car on our way back to Buffalo from Nova Scotia, we set out to get our Thai on in this quaint lakeside college town. I had only passed through Burlington previously, so it was nice to spend a few days in the area this time and get to know the town a little bit. East West definitely had the best Yelp rating for Thai food in Burlington and we were excited to try it. We loved the feel of the place as soon as we arrived - cozy, quiet and very new age granola-y. We expected that vibe from a college town eatery lol If you read my Thai reviews you'll know by now that our go to is always curries. Normally we stick to red and green curries because we love the spice and taste of those curries, but we always jump at the chance to eat mango curry when we see it on the menu. Bam! Mango curry was on the menu at East West and we were excited! The last good mango curry we had was at Saigon Bangkok in Williamsville over a year ago, so were ready to end our dry spell. I've come to learn that the term "medium" spicy is relative to one's own spice experience. There is no standard spice scale that everyone uses, so one person's perception of a "medium" spicy curry can vary wildly from another person's understanding of the same term. It would appear that East West likes to interpret "medium" spicy on the wilder side, which is great if you love spice and your stomach doesn't do somersaults with spicy food. The mango curry with chicken was delicious and SPICY. Big, fresh chunks of mango and chicken were bathed in a smooth, rich coconut sauce. They only had white rice as an option for a side, which I found a bit odd for such a new age-y joint. The curry portion size was substantial and was more than enough for the rice to soak up. The red curry with steamed tofu was also excellent, with silky, tender chunks of tofu dancing in a delicious red curry sauce crammed with fresh, seasonal vegetables including asparagus. Our waiter wasn't sure when we asked if the tofu can be served steamed instead of fried, so he shouted out to the kitchen for answer. No problem at all with getting your tofu steam on! It did take quite a long time for our food to come out (at least 20 minutes) but it was worth the wait. Service was functional, but we did have to ask for our waters to be refilled. It appeared that they do a lot of takeout, so the kitchen was consistently busy despite a relatively empty dining area (which is quite small, but was quiet on a rainy Sunday night). Enjoy East West when you go and stay spicy!

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    Amy K.

    This is a comparison update. I just tried the Tom Yum Chicken Noodle Soup from Thai Dishes, in Downtown Burlington. The East West Cafe Tom Yum Seafood Noodle Soup was amazing in comparison. I realize one is chicken, and this review was seafood, but the broth at East West Cafe is awesome, and really infuses with other ingredients in the soup. If you want Tom Yum Soup... this is the place!

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    My go-to is the vegan pad Thai and it is fantastic. My favorite Thai restaurant in the area, hands down.

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    It was very delish! But, a bit more spicy then I'm used to. I got the Chicken Panang.

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