Kong Thai

Food is excellent and service is very good, friendly hardworking staff. Place is large and…read morecomfortable. I don't know why this place doesn't have a line at the door. it's that good. I'm a vegetarian, and there's plenty of options, especially love the fresh summer roll with peanut sauce!!

It arrived like a confident, no‑fuss plate: a glossy tangle of noodles threaded with plump shrimp…read moreand thin ribbons of chicken, bright slivers of carrot and cabbage, and a scatter of bean sprouts and crushed peanuts that promised texture before the first forkful. The sauce is a warm, soy‑brown sheen rather than a syrupy glaze, which tells you the cook favored balance over theatrics; the vegetables still hold color, the shrimp look springy not puckered, and the proteins sit in the mix instead of hiding under a puddle of sugar. That visual honesty is already half the meal. On the palate it's a study in contrasts handled with restraint. The noodles have a slight chew that says they were finished in the wok, not boiled to oblivion; the shrimp and chicken show quick sear marks and keep a clean, saline sweetness; and the bean sprouts and peanuts deliver the bright, brittle punctuation every good stir‑fry needs. The sauce leans savory with a modest sweetness and a faint tang -- I'd bet on rice vinegar or tamarind playing quietly behind soy and a touch of palm sugar -- and it's used sparingly so each component still reads on its own instead of being smothered. Technique is obvious without being showy: a hot pan for that wok‑kiss, timed addition of the sprouts to preserve snap, and a final toss that glosses rather than drowns the noodles; there's no greasy residue, which means oil was measured and the pan was properly hot. This avoids the usual sins: limp noodles, cloying sweetness, and rubbery shrimp. My one small gripe is a missing bright note at the finish; a thin shave of citrus or an extra hit of acid would have sharpened the edges and made the whole thing sing louder, but that's a tweak, not a correction. What I appreciated most was the humility of the execution: no unnecessary garnishes, no gimmicks trying to outshine the basics, just clear attention to temperature, timing, and texture. It's the kind of plate that makes you relax into the meal and then quietly judge the rest of the menu by whether the kitchen can keep this level of craft -- honest, balanced, and quietly excellent in a way that actually honors the technique behind it. If I'm looking for Thai in New Hampshire I would definitely come back here. They had a large menu of items that all looked really good!

Beef Thai Lo Mein, with broccoli instead-of mushrooms.

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Mali's Thai Zap

4.7(78 reviews)

4.0 mi

Wow, great food and great service. I ordered online and received what I ordered…read more Somehow, peanuts were used as a garnish and I am allergic. I was comped the meal. I didn't ask the restaraunt just processed a refund.

Thai fried rice is very good, but tofu as "meat choice" on a takeout order not a good idea, as the…read moretexture gets weirdly tough.

Spice up your life!

Fresh rolls, fried tofu and shrimp Tom Yum Soup

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Mapow Sushi-Thai Restaurant

3.6(75 reviews)

5.4 mi

We drove by a few packed waterfront restaurants on our way here and this place had only one…read moreoccupied table. Ordered a few apps and then the crispy tamarind duck and my god, what a lovely dish. Why this place didnt have more visitors i do not understand- plenty of spice options, flavorful food, a good time! It was a tad stuffy, felt like no AC or ventilation, but the food was so good it was a non issue. Try it out!

Me and my husband always come back to this place, amazing couple running it. The food is amazing…read moreand the place is never packed 10/10.

Smallest Nigiri I've ever seen.

This small order was $43. FORTY THREE DOLLARS. What?!?!?!

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My dinner.. in a boat! :)

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Had such a nice time at Kume Steakhouse. The whole place had a really fun vibe with nice lighting…read moreand plenty of parking which honestly makes a difference. Everything was super clean, including the bathrooms, and the service was friendly the whole time. The dumplings were so good, the miso soup and salad were absolutely hitting, and the salmon was AMAZING. I also tried some of the steak and loved that too. The fish tasted fresh and everything came out flavorful and well made. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again if I'm in the area.

The hubby and I decided to stop here for dinner instead of doing the taco Tuesday. We had a very…read moregood experience. The food was excellent. The environment was great. The service was excellent. The prices were average. The environment was decorated as a traditional Japanese decor. Very initiating and friendly. Loved the experience. We'll be coming back.

Special of the day sweet potatoe roll, soooooo good

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Chicken and Steak with Rice and yum yum sauce

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Great food, friendly staff, Fast workers. Does not disappoint! Music is on a great channelread more

2 Pupu or not to Pupu? That is the question!…read more Family Chineses Restaurant in Salisbury for some of the finest delicious New England style Chinese food! And why is it New England style you ask... because the rest of the country can't do it right and I will on that hill! Some of the best meat candy, goons, and pork fried rice you can get! Life is short so enjoy the last few weeks of Summer

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Nice low key casual atmosphere with tables and chairs large bar with everything beer's and drinks…read more The service was awesome Peggy was excellent and made the best Mia ties pleasant friendly and funny got a Pu pu platter with lots of good stuff egg rolls chicken fingers chicken wings boneless sparer ribs teriyaki beef and shrimp it was really good and cooked just right.

This has become our take-out go to spot for trips to Salisbury Beach. Pupu for 2 and a side of…read moreChinese donuts. To go. They are very nice and will always give us a glass of water and a bowl so that we can give our dogs a drink after a day on the beach. Service is a bit slow. I really ought to call in the order ahead of time since we tend to wait almost half an hour for the order.

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4.1 mi

Jade 3 in Downtown Amesbury is my go-to when I'm craving Chinese food. My favorite is the hot and…read moresour soup with scallion pancake. There egg rolls are made fresh in house and their beef lo-mein is never too greasy. They will custom make your order. I always get my beef lo-mein with extra onions, sprouts and, mushrooms and just a little spicy Don't forget about delivery If you're treating yourself to Chinese food you might as well stay home and let them bring it to you piping hot. They're fearless underappreciated drivers work in all weather: rain, snow sleet & HURRICANES maybe not hurricanes HAHAHA... But they will most definitely deliver during blizzards Jade 3 ( A Foodie Paradise) is open until 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, with the exception of Tuesday their day off. On Friday and Saturday they're open until half past 10:00 p.m. Please place your orders by a half hour prior to closing. Their delivery drivers are awesome. I live on the outskirts of Amesbury and they always get my order to me in about 20 minutes. They have a wide delivery area. They deliver to all of Amesbury, Salisbury, Seabrook NH, Newburyport, Newton NH, Byfield , West Newbury and a portion of Haverhill. Make sure to say "Hello " to the Jades full-time driver Lenny, he's been there for years and he knows the roads inside and out. They have the lowest delivery charge in town, only $2 for Amesbury customers. Domino's Pizza charges $5 for delivery and their Pizza tastes like cardboard. Make sure to the tip your driver between 15 and 20%. The delivery drivers use their own vehicle and are responsible for all related auto expenses. If you are picking up a take-out order, make sure to say "Hello" to Wendy the General Manager. You always greet you with a smile. When you walk-in you can really impress the crew by saying "dah-jee-ah-how" (大家好) This means "Hello Everyone!" in Mandarin. Next time you're craving some stir fried goodness call the Jade 3 at : (978) 388-0500 or better yet, place an online order on their web page at: http://www.jade3amesbury.com/

The food was very disappointing dry and over cook, portions were awful small and heck delivery…read moredriver even didn't come to door, we have to his car. No tip next time. I don't think I'll order from here anymore. Really wasn't worth the money.

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I like to support local businesses but in this case I just simply cannot. I have given them 3 tries…read moreand all of them have been the same. The pork fried rice is bland with little pork. The chicken fingers are tiny pieces with barely any chicken inside. Pork lo mien was not a hit also. 40 dollars for these 3 dishes was a waste of money. Should have gone to Family or Good Fortune for the really good stuff.

This place is immaculate. Service was prompt for freshly prepared meals. Egg rolls and Rangoon were…read moreexcellent. General Tso shrimp and green curry were cooked perfectly, flavorful, and plentiful. Give it a shot. I am glad we did!

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Yang Ming has onsite parking which is GREAT in my book. Very clean inside and spacious with plenty…read moreof seating. Good for a large party. We had drinks that were strong and yummy ! Piña colada was great. Our sushi was delicious, fresh and filling. I recommend the gyoza, not too heavy and had the right amount of crunch to it. We will be back !

I just ordered Egg Foo Young and I was so disappointed. I didn't know they put Peas and Carrots in…read morewhich but I did try but it didn't taste good at all and the worst part was when I added the gravy on it (OMG) I choked the gravy so over salted I was choking on it. I won't be ordering this again.

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I have only been here an handful of times, but their service is outstanding for a mostly take out…read moreplace! So friendly, and fast! The food I have had is minimal, but staples- pork fried rice, and egg rolls. Both were excellent! Both had ample amounts of ingredients in them- lots of pork in the fried rice, and it was tasty and not dry! The egg rolls remind me of my childhood. So good. The place is clean, has a few tables for eat in, but most take it home. Try them!

Literally everything I get here is so subpar... the taste just isn't there.. it's a constant…read moredisappointment.. tired of trying stuff here, they don't have people that put effort into good cooking and quality ingredients.. everything on the cheap.. not worth Newbury Port take-out prices if quality doesn't match

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Fried schrimp

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Emylee P.

29

92

3

2 months ago

What a meal! My mom and I were hungry for dinner on the beach, but on a Friday night, we knew we'd wait forever anywhere nearby. I'm so glad we decided to try somewhere new. It seems more of a takey-outie or delivery place, so the decor/atmosphere is very low key, which might make some folks dining in take pause. Everything was very clean, and the service was immediately super friendly and attentive. We got some guidance on the menu, and ordered a lot of food, knowing we'd have leftovers, but everything sounded so good. We ordered the crispy chicken over fried rice, (real) crab rangoons, pork drunken noodles, and beef red curry. At mom's request they added a bunch of veggies which was no problem since everything was made to order, so fresh. They were also kind enough to offer us a few spring rolls ahead of ordering that, with their clear dipping sauce, were absolutely phenomenal. I told my mom when ordering that it'd be impossible to order the wrong thing, and unless we got very lucky, I was right. Every item was the best I'd ever had, and mom, a newbie to Thai, by the end of the meal was already planning her next trip. By then we'd learned that our waitress and the chef were the proud new owners of this special little spot that they'd taken over from now retired family members. In the time we were there, they made us feel like part of that family, and we're wishing them all the luck in the world, but with food & service like that, they won't need it! Thank you, Kong Thai! read more

Marlane L.

75

1

0

6 years ago

During this time of social distancing my husband and I have decided to give our local restaurants at least 1 takeout night a week. My girlfriend suggested we try Hong Thai in Seabrook NH. We had never tried it so we gave it a go. We did have a hard time finding the menu online. I actually found a menu that someone had taken photos of and posted it. I called in the order and the gentleman on the line was very pleasant and entertaining. My husband went to pick up the order and he said Hong Thai was a cute little free standing building. The husband and wife team were very busy but he was still very friendly when ringing up the order. My husband made sure to grab a menu on the way out. There were patrons waiting outside while he was getting our food. (Social distancing). Our surprise was when he got home with the food! Omg so much food and it was so delicious! Pad Thai was awesome with a spice level of 2, mango chicken curry and Curry puffs were to die for! They even added an order of spring rolls which was a pleasant surprise. I am so glad my friend recommended this place. We will be back! read more

Nancy N.

0

1

0

5 years ago

Kong Thai, Seabrook NH is BY FAR the BEST Thai restaurant anywhere on the seacoast. The food is phenomenal--always fresh. The portions are large, and the prices are very reasonable. Everything we've tried is excellent. You can request your own personal level of Heat--from 1 Pepper (mild) to 5 Peppers (Showoff). 4 Peppers is considered 'authentic' Thai. The restaurant is very small and run by a husband & wife team. Mama (Kong) cooks, and Kem (Daddy) is the socialite who takes & serves the orders. At known busy days they have a friend come in to help. The quality of their food is SO good they have a LARGE following; so there can be a wait on holidays and weekend evenings. They are hard working & very friendly, and they recognize and take care of their regular customers. I can't say enough good about these people, and the food they serve. They are our go-to restaurant ANY night of the week! read more

Maria H.

0

1

0

5 years ago

I was a bit hesitant to order from Kong Thai as the 2 times I drove by there were no cars in the parking lot. OMG, I am so glad I finally decided to give it a try. Having worked and lived in the Boston/Cambridge area for over 20 years I was having a hard time finding a pad thai as good as the ones in the city. Kong Thai is the winner! Their pad thai was delicious! AND...the owner was so nice and even added a free order of spring rolls! Did I mention their duck sauce? It's sweet with a little hint of spiciness...soooo good! It was a cross between regular duck sauce and Mambo sauce only found in the D.C. area. I highly recommend you give this place a try. read more

Jack C.

0

1

0

8 years ago

We were driving through and found Kong Thai on Google. We didn't know what to expect, but it blew us away. The service was lovely and they were so friendly. I live in Maine, but I would drive the 45 minutes just to have that Mango curry again. read more

Anthony B.

2

0

6 years ago

By accident we entered this restaurant and could'nt have chosen a better one. We chose duck, papaya salad, tofu and the amazing soft shell crab! We all have new favorite dishes! We can highly recommend this restaurant for everyone! read more

Douangchay W.

0

1

4

9 years ago

This place was awesome! The food was delicious. The chicken pad Thai was flavorful. The crab Rangoon was crunchy and creamy and perfect. Service was excellent and the place is cute! read more

Kathryn K.

0

1

0

5 years ago

This place is absolutely amazing. The Thai house rice and mango curry is delicious. You feel like you are stepping into their home kitchen. I would highly recommend this place!!! read more

Ivana D.

9

3

0

3 years ago

Delicious, authentic Thai food. The owners are friendly and provided great customer service. The place is small and can use some upgrade/update but great place for a quick bite. read more

Dale T.

6

2

0

6 years ago

Delicious food. I go there often. Owner is friendly and the chef is great. Im fairly new to Seabrook and didnt realize this was such a diamond. Go people, go. read more

Al A.

0

5

0

9 years ago

So glad this is finally open! We got take out from here this week and it was delicious. This will be a go to when we don't feel like cooking. read more

Emma K.

0

1

0

3 years ago

The food was delicious and the hospitality was great! We got our food very quickly, the pad Thai was one of our favorites. Highly recommend!! read more

Eddie M.

33

4

0

6 years ago

Excellent food. A small family run place. Very friendly and the food is always delicious. I recommend this place highly.

Greg C.

0

10

0

4 years ago

Great food, definitely worth the stop! I was not sure if I wanted to try this place but glad I did last week after work!

Linda F.

0

6

2

9 years ago

Excellent meal and generous portions. Tom Yum Soup, Drunken Noodles, Red Curry and Crab Rangoon. Delicious!

Mitch L.

50

13

0

8 years ago

As others have said dont judge it from the outside. The food is excellent and the service is great!

Damian L.

0

7

3

2 years ago

Great mom and pop restaurant. Food was excellent and owners were very friendly and helpful.

David T.

0

1

0

6 years ago

This is my favorite Thai restaurant as far as food goes. We always get takeout there.

Joe L.

56

5

0

7 years ago

Wonderful food. Super nice people own it. Definitely going back!!

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