I was visiting family in East Hampton and came upon this restaurant. They have indoor and outdoor seating but we chose outdoors as It was such a beautiful day. Beautiful space and friendly and attentive staff. High-quality food. They have GF options available as well. I like how they serve hot tea and popcorn once you're seated. read more

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Po's has been on my bucket list for a long time. Located in East Hampton, it's not exactly on the beaten path. Don't get me wrong. East Hampton is a beautiful place, but we usually don't go there unless we have a purpose. Today's trip was for an open house and tour of the Bevins Bell factory. Today was a beautiful day, just enough sun and plenty of wind. We decided to sit outside, unfortunately being the only ones outside we were kind of neglected. We seated ourselves at a table, we weren't brought set ups (silverware, and napkins) as the hostess promised, and the service was a little slow. We were given menus and our orders were taken quickly. The appetizers came out quick. We decided to try the steamed dumplings, the crab Rangoon, and the Thai chicken lettuce cups. Everything tasted great and fresh. Lunch was Drunken Noodles, teriyaki beef and boneless barbecue ribs, and a lunch, special of salmon and bok choy. The lunches were filling and wonderful. We will definitely be coming back. I think East Hampton has given us a reason to visit more often. read more

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What a fabulous spot for lunch today. Great spicy dumplings, grilled chicken and lemon grass , fried rice with cashews and pineapple. Yummy crispy spring rolls too I will definitely return to enjoy another meal . read more

I don't know about much in East Hampton, but this has got to be one of their gems! We started off with water and tea, I love having tea before my meal. I got the drunken noodles and they were just what I was craving with the perfect amount of spice. For an appetizer I got the "dumplings on crack" and I'm still thinking about them, a must try!!! Service was good. Very cute and cozy ambiance. Loved sitting by the window. read more

Po's Rice and Spice - drunken noodles with chicken - Thai Near Me - East Hampton, Connecticut

I've been visiting since 2013. This is THE most phenomenal Chinese/American restaurant probably in the whole Tristate area. Po's heritage Hong Kong sauces and perfectly seasoned meats and fish will floor you. Inside the space is cozy and warm. In recent years Po opened outside space which gives the place a very countryside vibe. Overall the establishment is very clean. The space and the service are always in great condition. The service is super nice and very professional. Ask for Morgan's Butter Cake... it is an addictive edible version of happiness. This restaurant is so much more than an Asian American restaurant. Top destination when in Middlesex County. read more

Po's Rice and Spice - Thai Near Me - East Hampton, Connecticut

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I've been coming here since they opened and love it even more as the years have passed. The food is delicious, owner very kind. They frequently change their specials, and the menu classics are strong. They have the best crab Rangoon I've ever had. The popcorn and tea given to everyone is a sweet beginning to a full meal. Nice environment with a lowkey ambiance. read more

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Friendly staff no matter how busy they are. Fresh, delicious cuisine. Cute venue too. read more

Po's Rice and Spice - Thai Near Me - East Hampton, Connecticut

I'm white. Polish and Swedish heritage. But I like spicy food, of all ethnic derivations. Whenever I order a dish "as spicy as possible," they still give me white people spice. I ordered the drunken noodles with beef, asked for extra hot, and they actually made it spicy! On top of that, the portion of beef in the dish was well above what I expected, the wait staff was attentive and friendly, the tea is delicious, and it's just a fun place to go. Highly recommend. read more

This is a popular and very well run restaurant. Our latest visit was on a busy Friday night. We ate inside as outside dining was full. Right away I started to wonder if our meals would take a while to arrive since it was so busy outside. Thankfully our food came out very fast! We had minimal wait time and the food was amazing. The restaurant is well staffed and the servers and everyone involved with delivering meals are great. We also get takeout here quite a bit and have never had an ordering problem (always the right items). I'd recommend trying to make a reservation if you are planning to dine on-site. read more

Best Asian cuisine in CT. Great service. Choose b. comfy inside to relaxed casual on outside patio.

I went to Colchester for work one day last week and this place was recommended to me. East Hampton was a short drive away so I checked it out. What a charming little old town! It was especially adorable all decorated for the holidays. Po's is located in a historic two story home and the interior looks fresh and new. Minimalistic and clean. I was dining alone and was greeted immediately and given a seat by the front window. Perfect for watching cars and people go by. I was given a carafe of water, a pot of hot tea and a cute bowl of hot buttered popcorn! How unique and brilliant! I placed my order with the young man server who had exquisite manners. My food looked beautiful and tasted delicious. 10/10. So glad I had leftovers to enjoy later. I'd love to come back to East Hampton to explore more of the town with a friend. Po's was a delight that definitely brought me joy this holiday season! read more

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Po's!! What can I say? Unbelievable service, staff is very professional, efficient, organized, and helpful. The food is outstanding Cannot recommend enough read more

This restaurant continues to impress me. First off, I tried the restaurant over the weekend. The place was extremely busy so reservations are strongly encouraged. On this visit I tried the Ma La Shrimp & Chicken and the Tom Kha soup. Both were amazing with the soup really being the star of the show. Po's offers beer and wine as well. I paired a nice Reisling with my spicier dishes. Service super friendly with the owner visiting our table during the meal. read more

Po's Rice and Spice - Tom kha soup - Thai Near Me - East Hampton, Connecticut

Went to get food to go. I got a pint of chicken fried rice and one of shrimp fried rice. The food is always fresh. I got a couple of fortune cookies in the bag too. The person who took my order was very nice on the phone and when I went to pick up, the male waiter was very nice, read more

I love the food here. The best Chinese you can get around here. A bit higher in price than regular Chinese takeout, but the environment and food is worth it! Always have the best servers as well. Their popcorn is a big hit with my family. The tea is also nice to start with. I love Po's! read more

We tried Po's recently and it was great. The service is friendly and knowledgeable, and many things can be made gluten free and vegan. We tried noodles, rice, and a couple of tofu dishes. Everything was made both gluten free and vegan which was really great. There was no sacrifice in flavor. The fried rice was excellent, and the sauces on the tofu had great taste. The price point is slightly higher compared to other things in the area, but definitely a place to return to! read more

Delicious! Loved the complimentary tea & popcorn & the food was delicious & unique. Also good customer service. Great find as someone not from this town read more

Don't get the Chinese food it isn't good, I only liked the Thai food after giving the Chinese food numerous tries of different menu items. So i get having an up charge on swapping items that are not considered equal for your Pu Pu platter. You even have online to call the restaurant if you want to swap, but when you have on your lunch menu that you can choose either a spring roll or egg roll (too gingery) and tell me keeping everything else the same on, but that swapping an egg roll for a spring roll will cost me $3 extra, no thank you. I was a regular, not any more. Person was very polite and i stayed polite back and asked her to please cancel my order. read more

Po's Rice and Spice - Call the store to swap, but you will get an up charge even if it's considered equal on the lunch or dinner menu. - Thai Near Me - East Hampton, Connecticut

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Called in an order on 12/23. One item was lemongrass chicken. When pick up was done, no lemongrass. My birthday, my favorite. Nothing. My son called to ask and was told "not on the menu ". So the order for 6 was only five items. Why no phone call? Just nothing. I could have made another selection if I had known. But nothing. Won't get take out again. read more

We have enjoyed this restaurant in the past but have found that the last few times we've ordered it was really not so good. But we had hopes that it would be better this time, so again we placed a large order to go. To say we were disappointed at the quality of food was an understatement. The orders of Generals Taos chicken had a weird fishy taste. The shrimp and broccoli just fair. The orders of pork fried rice had no flavor and were very basic. For the amount of food in relation to the price was just not worth it. We had many leftovers that we unfortunately threw away. read more

If you happen to be in East Hampton be sure to stop by Po's Rice and Spice, better yet, go out of your way, to go to Po's Rice and Spice! You won't be disappointed. Tonight we started with the Seafood Cocktail for an appetizer. Two good sized cold shrimp, perfectly cooked, a generous portion or both crab salad and lobster salad, served over a bed of delicious seaweed salad all perfectly dressed in a dressing that was out of this world. Peking Pork Chops were lightly coated fried medallions of pork tenderloin over stir fried onions in a sauce that was amazing. I would take a bath in the sauce. My wife had Morgans Prawns. Delicately fried jumbo shrimp with apples over romaine lettuce, again perfect dressed in a dressing that could only be from heaven. Po is truly a genius at blending ingredients, flavors and sauces in perfect harmony. The service and ambiance is as good as the food. Do not miss this restaurant! read more

Po's was a restaurant that we wanted to try for a while! Many things on their menu can be made gluten free and or vegan! We tried the Vegetable Fried Rice, the Vegetable Mei Fun, the General Tao's Tofu with Broccoli and Tofu with Veggies. All dishes were gluten free and vegan. All in all the flavor was good, but could be more robust. The prices were a bit high as well, but I'd be happy to go back and try them again! read more

Pretty decent all around. Food is good, menu good, service good. Won't find any better in this area!

Came here with my two little brothers and chatted for quite a while. We were ushered right in by the friendliest staff. Had the Mongolian beef, the lemongrass chicken, seafood soup, the spring rolls, and the chicken fried rice. The fried rice was delicious and light. Finished off with the Oreo mousse. Everything was yummy. I was skeptical and a little thrown off by the popcorn start. Enjoyed the complimentary hot tea. Took quite a bit of food to go and enjoyed the experience. Spent a couple of hours here and felt quite at home. Sometimes with smaller restaurants they can tend to rush and it wasn't like that at all. Thank you :) read more

Wow! What a great little place! It's very small,but looks very clean and tastefully decorated. We've been here twice so far and everything has been fantastic. In addition to offering traditional dishes on the menu, they also have a section where they allow you to customize your entree with a protein, a sauce, and a selection of vegetables.The two different sauces I've tried during separate visits were both excellent .The vegetables and proteins were also cooked perfectly both times.We also ordered basic Chicken Fingers which were also so delicious.The batter was perfect, the chicken was tender and the duck sauce that came with it was no ordinary duck sauce. It must have been homemade.The prices are very reasonable and the staff is friendly and so helpful, read more

Wow, I have to say this was the worst pad Thai I have ever had; basically no sauce/flavor, three pieces of shrimp and a couple small bits of chicken. The chicken wings were so dry and gross that my 11 year old who ordered them refused to eat them. Will not be returning. Super disappointing. read more

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Decent but not great. It's the only place around for Thai so... Especially did not enjoy the wanton soup. read more

Hidden gem in the middle of CT. Walked in and was greeted by a friendly host and seated right away at a table by the front window. The decor gives you the feeling of eating at someone's home. My server was Morgan and she gave excellent recommendations and answered all questions I had. Nice added touch is they provide a kettle of hot tea and popcorn as soon as you're seated. Started off with the Spicy Mussels appetizer and I really enjoyed the little spice kick and heat that was in the sauce. For my entree I went with Morgan's suggestion of the Crispy Shrimp with Honey Glazed Walnuts. Very large shrimp that satisfied my appetite. Finished up with the Coconut Ice Cream for dessert. Also got an order of the Pan Seared Pork Dumplings to go! If you're anywhere in the middle of CT give this place a try. read more

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Hands down some of the best Chinese/Thai food in the area! Situated in downtown East Hampton, Po's Rice and Spice is a cozy spot with a beautiful dining room. Once seated we were given seasoned popcorn and tea to start. Both were lovely while we waited to place our orders. The sake was offered chilled or warmed, and was a delicious compliment to our meals. We got the beef curry spring rolls to start, and the sauce that came with it was a beautiful mix of sweet and spicy. I ordered the crispy shrimp with honey glazed walnuts. The shrimp were fried perfectly and the sauce was absolutely perfect. My husband ordered the mushroom special with chicken and it was flavorful and in season. To end the meal, we got fortune cookies and warm towels at the table. Highly recommend you check out Po's Rice and Spice for a lovely evening! read more

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Very special restaurant with unique recipes. High quality professional service. Much better than any other Chinese restaurants in the surrounding towns. read more

Customer service is lacking. Our second try here. Server not in a hurry to find us and not friendly in the least. Pad Thai decent otherwise food is just okay, nothing noteworthy. read more

Ordered Pad Thai Noodles with chicken and shrimp. Talk about skimping on the food. Two pieces of thin chicken and two shrimp, it used to be double that. Do not recommend ordering this rip off. read more

Really just the best spot in town. I've been getting take out from Po's since it opened. Their food is always fresh and doesn't have that greasy, oil filled, heavy belly Chinese food feeling. They're relatively fast and one of the only spots in town that is open on Mondays. Ate in on Friday night for the first time since they opened. I regret not doing it more often. The ambiance is very cute and clean. The chairs were not the best, but goes with the look. Our server was very attentive and we love the tea and popcorn that gets brought out right away. How the tea is the perfect temperature to drink and not burn your face off still amazes me. Scallops pancakes were so crisp - you'd be missing out if you got them as take out. The duck was delicious and perfectly saucy. The spicy beef special of the night was also flavorful and exciting. Po herself was sitting with guests at the table next to us. Reasonably priced, delicious, and a pure East Hampton business. Just do it. read more

Po's Rice and Spice - Spicy Beef (special) - Thai Near Me - East Hampton, Connecticut

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I love Thai food having enjoyed it around the world. Po's offers the best Thai food I've ever had! Flounder was perfect. Chicken tender. Service impeccable. read more

First came here 2 years ago, and my friend and I have been dreaming of returning since then! Tonight, we got another chance to come to Po's and our memory of a great restaurant was confirmed. Both times, we arrived about 45 minutes before closing and with a big group (about 7 people). Both times, the staff was wonderful, accommodating and never rushed us. The decor and atmosphere is peaceful, clean and beautifully decorated. I love the pillows on the bench seating. Our meal started with complimentary popcorn with butter and 5-spice seasoning, giving a unique flavor to the popcorn. We also ordered tea which came in a modern tea press rather than a traditional tea pot, and is probably the best tea I've had at an Asian restaurant. For an appetizer, my friends and I split the Fried Brussel Sprouts drizzled with szechuan sauce which also had tasty pieces of Chinese sausage. It was phenomenal! I ordered the Mango Chicken Curry entree, which was spicier than I like, but was so yummy, I ate it despite the heat. There were fresh vegetables in a curry sauce with sauteed chicken. Each entree came with white or brown rice options. Po's also has a cool "Build Your Own" option, which is great for people who want to create their own dish as my friend did. the portions were deceptively large, and I had enough for lunch tomorrow. The dessert special was a Chocolate Bomb which is their own version of lava cake, and we ordered some for take-home. Rather than cooking it at the restaurant and destroying the flavor/texture/appearance by the time we got home, the kitchen put directions on the take home container to heat in the microwave 45 seconds (30 seconds was better for my microwave). It came out hot, gooey and was the perfect size for dessert. Everyone at our table loved their meal, the ambience, and the service. We will be back again, especially since Po herself came to our table at the end of our meal to ask how we enjoyed the food and personally invited us to come back on a Friday or Saturday for live music on their new patio. We looked at the patio which is roomy with lots of tables, a fireplace and heat lamps. It looks like the perfect place to go on a warm summer night, or even cool fall evening! read more

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Really nice place, beautiful dining room, excellent service and food was varied and interesting!! Not your average Asian restaurant!

This is the best food in East Hampton CT by far. They have the absolute best dumplings in Connecticut. The servers are always friendly and the restaurant provides a very nice vibe. The addition of the outdoor seating is amazing for the summer. read more

I can't believe I've never written a review for Po's before! It's been one of our regulars for years. Po is a lovely personable woman, and the food is always good. The atmosphere inside is bright and airy, and the newer outdoor eating area is a real treat, with a fireplace and gas heaters too, if needed. My personal favorite is the lemongrass chicken. read more

Po's Rice and Spice is one of the most amazing restaurants in the town of East Hampton. We as a town have a very boring atmosphere and it really brightens up the area- with the lovely lights that are out during the summer, the fireplace, and the lovely indoor seating as well. The staff is super friendly and food is always ready on time. Not to mention the food is always 10/10. Love this business. read more

Visiting the area and SO glad I found this place! The ambiance was amazing. It's in a converted house which made it so cozy and chill. The food was even better. I had the Tom Kha soup which was the best I ever had and Pad Thai which was also incredible. My friends had the Mongolian beef and the peppercorn beef which both tasted so fresh and delicious. I can't recommend this place enough! Definitely try it out if you're around!! read more

Po's Rice and Spice - Coconut soup (Tom Kha) - Thai Near Me - East Hampton, Connecticut