Ignore the review by the Karen ("Mary S."). Wild to see someone cursing off a local business like…read morethat. She's clearly going through something. Nimman is fantastic. Some of the best Thai in the area. The duck is delicious (I don't eat a ton, but I can normally finish the full order!). Drunken noodles and pad thai both fantastic. Service is also wonderful. The people are incredibly friendly and clearly love what they do. I can't stress enough how good Nimman is. We've eaten here around 5 times so far since they opened up!

Two visits, spaced about a year apart and it took that long to finally come to terms with the fact…read morethat... we found a place to knock Red Basil from its top-spot when it comes to drunken noodles. The restaurant is tiny and immaculate. From the chairs to the plates to the artwork - everything fits perfectly together (although the "classic rock lite" coming from the speakers might shatter any illusion you had that you'd been transported right into the heart of Bangkok). The food was incredibly vibrant with just the right amount of spice/heat with some other magical components (that's missing from the other local Thai spots we've tried in the past) that had us savoring every bite. The Thai iced tea? Phenomenal and the perfect 'balancing act' while having a dish of spicy food. At first we complained that the portion-size was small but we'd left... stuffed. Our server (Andrew, I believe) as well as one of the cooks that came from the back? Absolutely lovely people that made our most recent visit all the more memorable. Street (metered) parking. Decent pricing. Without a doubt - worth a visit!

Ambience: Warm and inviting, with a cozy atmosphere that makes it enjoyable to dine in…read more Food: Easily one of my top five favorite Thai spots. Everything was delicious from start to finish, especially the pea soup and the drunken noodles--both were outstanding. Service: Excellent service--friendly, attentive, and efficient. They made the whole experience even better.

Talk about a disappointment ... and it makes absolutely no sense based upon the raving reviews and…read moreoverall 4 star rating, but, the food was NOT good at all. The green curry was separated and oily and wouldn't hold even after being mixed, the spicy scallops were more of a salad as opposed to actual scallops and were dry, the consistency of the dim sim was weird and flavorless ... the Pad Thai was decent with the consistency of the noodles being the best thing about it.

Slowly making my way through Jersey's Thai restaurants and seeing which ones stand out... Up next…read moreon my list was Topaz Thai in Belleville, a business that's been sitting in my Yelp collections for awhile. With plenty of positive reviews, I was excited to give it a try! This family-owned biz is on Washington Ave. Parking can be a little annoying since it's a busy street with metered spaces, but there's a small paid lot next door with a limited number of spots. I stopped by on a Saturday evening and was seated right away. The place felt cozy and casual with the charm of a mom-and-pop restaurant. The menu is full of Thai classics, and the lunch specials seem like a great value. Prices are reasonable too, with most entrees under $20. Whenever I try a new Thai spot, I like to get a few staple dishes that I've ordered countless times before. Consider it my unofficial Litmus test! I went with: *Mama Loaded Thai Tacos $11.95 [crispy shells topped with ground chicken, herbs, cilantro, nuts, ginger, and lemon] - Loaded is definitely the right word here. These crispy shells were packed to the brim with flavorful, well-seasoned ground chicken and toppings in every bite. They also served it with a bottle of their EXTRA spicy Thai chili sauce-and trust me, it lives up to its name. Just a few drops had my tongue on fire! They're not traditional tacos, but I liked the Thai-inspired twist on them. The unique flavors were a delicious start to the meal. *Chicken Rama Curry with side of Jasmine rice $16.95 [coconut milk, red curry paste, roasted peanuts, tamarind paste, and fish sauce topped with chicken & mixed vegetables] - The winning dish! The curry was so rich, creamy, and nutty. It was so good that I was tempted to pick up the bowl and drink every last drop LOL. The spice level started off mild, but the heat slowly built up after a few spoonfuls. *Chicken Pad Thai $15.95 [stir-fried thin noodles with egg, peanuts, scallion, bean sprouts, and tamarind sauce] - You can't skip Thailand's national dish! The noodles were perfectly cooked, and they didn't skimp on the protein. I got PLENTY of tender chicken in every bite. The only thing holding it back from being a 5/5 for me was the sauce. Pad thai is known for its balance of savory, sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors, and this was a little TOO sweet for me. The sugar overpowered the other flavors. I wish they had given me a lime wedge to brighten things up. Still, I enjoyed the dish overall and can see it being a hit for anyone who prefers a sweeter pad thai. *Mango Sticky Rice $12.95 [coconut sticky rice with fresh mango and coconut cream] - It's mango season, baby, so there's no way I was leaving without ordering this! The rice was warm, lightly sweet, and infused with a creamy coconut flavor. Absolutely loved the sticky and chewy texture. The mango was more sour/tart than sweet. A riper mango would've made this dessert even better, but this was still the perfect ending to a meal. As for the portion sizes? No complaints. I had leftovers to take home and still felt satisfied. The service was on point! Everyone was kind and attentive. The food came out quickly, so there really wasn't much waiting around. Topaz Thai, you made a strong first impression! Between the homey atmosphere, solid food, reasonable prices, great value, and friendly service, this spot easily earned a second visit. I'm excited to come back and try more menu items!

While Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisines seem to grab most of the Asian culinary spotlight in…read morethe US, don't sell Thai food short. It is more than curries and papaya salad. The cuisine takes the perfect blend of spicy, acidic, sweet, and aromatic to form bold and dynamic flavors. Located right between Belleville Park and the Passaic River on a busy Washington Avenue, Topaz Thai is a beloved family-owned/family-run BYOB establishment known for its Thai cuisine. Upon entering as a first-timer, I was greeted by the owner's wife, Bankie, and led to a table by the window inside a cozy, warm, and welcoming dining area with minimal traditional Thai decor. I decided on the Pad Thai () with fried tofu accompanied by Thai iced tea (). The food was incredibly flavorful and fresh, using the best ingredients, resulting in the perfect balance of spices. Every dish is thoughtfully executed and prepared to provide an authentic taste. The tofu was perfectly cooked. Portion size was just right. The staff was warm, welcoming, and very attentive, which made the whole dining experience even better. Since I had the entire place to myself, I had the honor to speak with the cook/owner, Narit. Over the years, it has become a go-to spot for both locals and visitors seeking a genuine taste of Thailand.

Could be a 4 with some tweaks First it was very dark inside…read morewas not even sure they were open It seems they do a lot of takeout We were the only people in the place no table wear was out and it was cold inside The food was ok not great not bad We had the roti which was good my duck soup was good but my dates pati was not I may go back

I still order from here and I like the food although it's got an expensive but what hasn't. my…read moreissue is that the avocado rolls got smaller and the wonton soup only comes with two wontons.

The service was great! Everyone was very attentive!…read more The salmon green curry was soooooo tasty! The Thai fried rice is also good. The chicken sate you can skip it. My mom didn't like the salad. The Thai iced tea was also good!! The space is small and cozy. The lighting is dim.

Not our first time here but- as always amazing food and excellent service. It does get quite busy…read morein the evening- we went on a Saturday- so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation if you want to guarantee a table. That said, everything we tried this time around was fantastic. The pork belly was especially delicious- curry has just the perfect consistency and taste and the fish was cooked to perfection! No complaints at all!

Absolutely loved this place! My boyfriend got the pho, which he enjoyed, and I ordered the pork…read morechop combo rice plate, which was delicious. We also got the bun bo hue and pork banh mi to go! We will definitely be back :)

**3.5 stars** $6 -…read moreviet flan $17 - #16 house combo pho $17 - #18 rare eye of round & brisket $9 - 5 spring rolls Overall, if you are around Bloomfield and dont want to trek into chinatown, NYC, this will fufill your needs. the broth isnt as good as the ones in NYC. the noodle and meat portions are similar in portion as those from Chinatown but they are more expensive here ($17 here vs $14 in NYC medium bowl). the spring rolls are a bit thicker in size but doesnt have the same taste i am used to in viet food. the two things i wasnt too big of a fan of was the bean sprout quality and the prices. when it first arrived to the table, there were all mostly browning. i asked for another set, but the server said the batch they received was all like that and apologized. it wasnt a big deal but something to point out. the prices are higher across the menu compared to what ive experienced but totally understandable as there is probably not much viet food in this area. service is good. they give a small sample size of the spicy peanuts they also sell. lots of locals frequent this place. my favorite item here was the flan which was not that sweet and custardy!! gave a 4 stars as i would come back if in the area

Food- could be better, we tried pork sisig, fresh lumpia, palabok, pancit bihon, laing, crispy…read morepata, tortang talong, and halo-halo. Of all, I can recommend their pork sisig, crispy pata, and fresh lumpia, everything else was bland and lacked the usual ingredients. The tortang talong was mainly scrambled egg could barely taste the eggplant. The palabok only has a few shrimps and veggies, halo-halo is not something you would want from here. By the way, I just wish they would focus on cuisine that should emphasize their own, I believe they represent Filipino food. And I need to mention that their price is on the higher end, I find some to be even more expensive than the Max's restaurant not too far from them, which never disappoint by the way. Service- well, we went on a non-busy time, only one table was occupied actually. Nobody from the staff welcomed us, we had to look for someone working there, one lady who was just sitting asked how many we are without standing her butt off from where she's at and told us to just pick any table we want. Seems not a pleasant lady but there was actually a group that she welcomed when we were about to leave, so I guess they're only nice to people they see often, are we coming back? They made us feel not welcome here! Ambiance-not bad, it's okay.

Yummy food and fast service! We really wanted authentic Filipino food and Google maps took us here…read more We ordered pancit, lumpia, adobo and bangus. Everything was delicious!

Was in Montclair and stumbled upon this Thai restaurant. Basil Indian and Thai Grill is a quaint…read morerestaurant located in Watchung ave but the flavors are loud! When we walked in, the food that was cooking smelled delicious and filled the area. We were sat straight away and our food came out very quickly as well. I loved my lychee drink and ordered my pad Thai mild, to be cautious, but I definitely could have handled the medium. My husband and I will definitely be back as we were so happy with our delicious meals! Thank you so much for a fabulous lunch!

After a long hike my husband and I found this place on yelp and we were so glad we did. The food…read morewas amazing! They were closing soon but the service was patient and friendly- we didn't feel rushed at all. Highly recommend if you love Thai and Indian flavors.

This is a fusion Thai or Chinese restaurant and is not my go-to spot for food for years, and boy…read morehave I been missing out. The place is run during lunchtime with just one woman, cooking, counter and phone service, and watching over two school kids doing there study. So how is the food, well it's really good, it's not the best I had but they are really good. I don't know how they make money but I got the lunchtime meal of Shrimp with Lobster Sauce, Pork Fried Rice, and Chicken Rice Soup for $6.95. They use fresh ingredients, and I was amazed by how tasty where the fresh peas in the Shrimp with Lobster Sauce and the shrimp whereof a nice size too. The rice was cooked just right too. The Chicken Rice Soup was no frills but still had real chicken meat. Dollar for Dollar it was a good meal, I am going back for sure, they have a tremendous amount of menu options to pick from.

First time ordering from here and they didn't disappoint. Massaman Chicken Curry was a large…read moreportion with a perfect level of spice. Chicken and Broccoli had perfectly cooked and seasoned ingredients. Not salty at all. Also had a side of Steamed Greens ( broccoli, string beans and snow peas) with a spicy sweet garlic sauce on the side. Plenty of leftovers too. I don't order Asian takeout often but Thai Nese will be getting more business from me

So sad to find out that our favorite Thai restaurant closed permanently. It was our favorite go to…read morewhen we lived in Bloomfield and when we moved 30 minutes away we would still drive down to see family and go for dinner or pick up to take home. We had our favorites memorized and could call it in 2 #1s with spring rolls and Thai ice tea. Our go to. I'm so sad it's closed. Nothing at home compares! Thanks for the greatness while it lasted.

Brookside Thai restaurant is my go to Thai Restaurant in Bloomfield, New Jersey. The food is…read moreexcellent, and the service is warm and welcoming. The ambience of the restaurant it's quiet and mellow. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a quiet and enjoyable date night. Enjoy!