Thai Place, How I've Missed You So!!!!!! I am so glad to finally return to this place. I used to come here about ten years ago or so. While I loved the food, I consistently had appallingly rude service, so I stopped eating here. Today, I decided to give it another try, and I am so glad that I did! The service was very friendly, the food is just as good as I remembered it, and the prices were very reasonable. We ordered dumplings, duck massaman curry and of course, pad thai - all of which I would order again. We will be back....soon and often. read more

At our house, we are long time Thai Place fans. I've been going to the Thai Place for at least 7 years now. The couple who own it are always there and are super friendly and accommodating. I can't remember ever having to wait for a table. As other reviewers mentioned, you can't beat their lunch specials- a quick, delicious & satisfying meal for under $6 & kids menu for $2.95. Dinner serving sizes and prices are proportionally higher, but still very reasonable. If you're looking for "authentic Thai", they might not pass your muster. Veggie dishes include American standards like broccoli instead of bok choy, and so on. But what the Thai place delivers is consistently good service & a very tasty meal. Compared to Bangkok Paradise, you will not find entertainment, sushi or scorpion bowls at the Thai Place; however, I would still prefer the Thai Place's friendly service, consistent quality and comfortable environment. They do deliver in Salem; they have a website: www.thaiplace.net which has their menu, hours, directions, etc.; if you call ahead for takeout you can usually grab a parking space right out front. I would suggest eating there and ordering dessert- the banana dumplings with coconut ice cream is a favorite. I'd offer some other menu suggestions, but I can't decide what I'd like best. Just check them out sometime for yourself. :) read more

Very good service and food. I started off with the Thai rolls and tom kha soup. Both were amazing! The lady who works here is so sweet and attentive, the food came out much faster than we thought it would. I plan on becoming a regular here! read more

Thai Place Restaurant - Yellow curry with chicken! Absolutely amazing! - Thai Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

I always eat at this place when I go to Salem. Food is always great and excellent service also!

I'm going to first start off by saying I'm not regularily a fan of thai food. As soon as the smell even hits my sense, I'm down for the count. My stomach starts rumbling and I spend some quality time with my porcelain friend. With that lovely image in your head, I have never had that experience with this particular Thai restaurant. I found a dish that I absolutely love and is really gentle on my stomach. I always get the sizzling shrimp platter. It comes with white rice, and litterally steams. Much like a fajita.. but.. not. Plenty of times I've gone here later at night. The place is never over crowded or full of a loud crowd. Give or take a couple of times when a party of soccer moms out for a night on the town had to share stories about their mom adventures loud enough for the whole place to hear. I'm not really interested in their new Siennas, but a glass of wine helped tune it all out. The staff here, especially the older woman, are always so courteous and polite. Always smiling and helping us out. I received a gift card one evening for spending over $50, and she was estaticed when we used it the next time we visited. Overall, one of my favorite places to eat in town. read more

Do not go here... although the food is delicious...the service sucks....and I hate that word...the waitress must be a relative because she has to be the worst waitress on the northshore... belligerent would be the word...ruin the flavor and mood of the dinning experience...too bad but at one time this was my favorite Thai restaurant read more

The atmosphere is cool. The decor is nice and the lighting is perfect. Your seated quickly and the chairs are comfortable. The reason why I gave it four stars is because it is a bit overpriced but the food is pretty addictingly luscious. The fresh rolls are insanely good and the peanut sauce has an amazing coconut flavour to it. The "Chicken Over Green" is another favourite of mine. Not too spicy, the sauce is perfectly creamy and has a hint of coconut to it. Overall really good but a bit pricey. read more

I love this place! Seriously, I judge all pad thai against the pad thai here. It's sweet, a little salty, flavorful, and the portion size is great. I get two meals out of it every time. My boyfriend is a fan of the drunken noodle dish. Their crispy cups and golden bags appetizers are delicious. I'd rate the desserts, but I've never had room for them! When I get a craving for Thai food, nothing else satisfies quite like Thai Place. The old couple that own it are absolutely adorable. I can't understand a word they say, but that's okay. They come over and personally check that my food is good (delicious, every time). At least, I think that's what they're asking me. :) My water glass is never empty, nor is my tea, the wait staff is so attentive. I've never had to wait longer than 15 minutes for my food regardless of how busy they are. This is probably my favorite restaurant. I'm not sure what's up with the bad reviews, I've never had an experience less than satisfying here. 5 stars all the way! read more

The food is so yummy. The ambiance is cozy and warm. The twinkle lights make you feel like it's the holidays in April. The owners (a married Thai couple) take turns coming to check on you. They have been opened for 19 years as of this month! If you go, try the Thai beer, it tasts like a Magical coors light, like sparkling regular beer. haha. I promise it's good. It complemented our seafood app very well. If you order an extra spicy menu (denoted by three chili peppers) the sweet lady will warn you "extra spicey. very hot. very hot. burn your mouth" If you truly like spicey dishes, just smile and say yes, that's perfect. You will NOT be disappointed. My tun was burning and my face was getting red after the Grilled Shrimp Curry. WOW We also tried the Fisherman's Furry which was in a surprisingly sweet sauce that had a little kick to it. When you get your bill they will hand it to you on a tray of mini candies. Plus, since we were there for their 19th Anniversary month and our bill ended up having a 9 at the end of it, we were given a 9 dollar gift card for a future visit! how cool! it's not cheap, but the portions are large and the quality is worth the price. YUM! read more

The first I was in Salem with family we came to this place twice and loved it. This time was good too.I ordered the veg. pad thai and it was pretty good. The thai iced tea here is pretty good too. The decor and environment is pretty good and bathrooms clean. read more

Typical menu, interesting experience to order - but lady was super sweet in person. As were all the staff, really nice. We ordered Pad Thai and shrimp in yellow curry w noodles. The food wasn't great. After visiting and quite liking the staff, I really wanted it to be good. Also, as the closest option to my house, really wanted it to be good. But it wasn't very good. It could have been worse - it wasn't greasy. It wasn't super flavorful, it was mostly noodles. The chicken was relatively low quality. The shrimp curry was better than the pad thai - more flavorful. read more

Just thought I'd mention that I checked back on the reviews from this place and was astounded to read about the negative experiences. I don't necessarily doubt them, but I still come here several times a month and have yet to have had a negative experience. read more

Standard Thai fare, so naturally delicious and soul-satisfying. Ordered takeout, and this adorable white-haired man climbed the 20 or so stairs to the top of the condo. I got the tom yum soup: piping hot, chili-spicy, not oily. The kind of soup that could launch a war against a cold. The lemongrass added an exotic kick, and there were two rather large shrimp, all for $3.75. I'll take it. This place knows how to season. The sauce on their pad sey U w/beef was savory and sweet and just the right amount (not drowning). The meat and veggies (sugar snap peas, broccoli, and carrots) should have cooked a little more for tenderness and more flavor. I could take a bath in that sauce. One big complaint: where are my chopsticks? I get delivery - I want some chopsticks! I've also had the pad thai, which is very good, and the masaman curry with tofu, which is the best masaman curry I've had, and I've had (and made) a few varieties. read more

Word must have gotten through to the manager/hostess Last time I was there, she was bright and happy and gave me about 3 lbs worth of M&Ms with my take out order. Though don't expect to bargain with her. While I was there, a man came in and asked for a Thai Iced Tea to go, with no ice... and a second cup of ice... so she said "ok, well, that's going to be twice the price." the man got agitated. The woman explained "You're asking for twice the serving and then asking for a second cup for ice. That's not fair to me". The man stormed off in a huff. I had a good laugh about it as she went on to tell all the customers about this man... That being said, the food is still as good as ever and the renewed attitude of the manager is a welcome change. *update* - My family and I went back soon after this and had a great experience with the manager. I also was introduced to Chicken Rad Nar... holy crap is this good. Get this for sure. The waiter was very complimentary of my order. He said it's what everyone in Thailand eats. I can see why. The gravy accentuates every ingredient differently and it's all wonderful. Nice size portion too. Not too much, just enough. It's dirt cheap too at $8 or so read more

A lawyer friend has lunch at Thai Place alot apparently, as the court house is nearby. She praised the place, we were definitely disappointed. Perhaps the lunch cook is different from the dinner cook. We ordered tofu triangles, a terrible job, tofu undrained, sauce definitely out of a jar. No flavor at all. Then eggplant with ground chicken (substituted for the ground pork). Eggplant not bad, but chicken dry and flavorless with chunks of grissle. Also, yellow curry duck. Duck some pieces ok, others gross, curry sauce very watery, veggies few and far between. Staff friendly and service prompt, but one of the women was really very manic and strange, perhaps part of Salem's local color. Decor dim and NOT clean, particularly the rug that may not have been cleaned in a decade. We won't go back. read more

In Response to Maxie... Keep your Proust references for the book club. I have been to Thailand and have experienced excellent authentic Thai food. That said , the following is my review of Thai Place: The atmospheres, yes , you are in a strip mall, yes it is outdated . Look past that . Some of my favorite meals abroad were enjoyed in smaller rooms with far less ambiance. The family running the restaurant couldn't have been more accommodating. They have great energy and they made us feel like royalty. The Mai Tais were fresh and excellent . We had the crispy chicken cups . Not my favorite , fairly bland, but still worth eating. The Pad Thai was very flavorful as was the Duck Coo Chee. We would return read more

Worst Thai food I ever had !! Gross! Ordered Pad Thai. There was basically NO noodles. Tiny short thin soggy none existent noodles ! Chicken was dry and tough ! read more

I witnessed two fights between the staff and customers. One had received their check incorrectly twice and another were unhappy about the un-advertised 18% service fee. I wish I could have rated them 0 for service and 3 for food. The pad Thai was one of the worse I've had, mostly bean sprouts. If you decide to come here, don't count on being treated well read more

The food is great seven dollar meals for lunch,but my big complaint is I wanted to have lunch special the owner wanted to close at three today witch is rigid policy to when she opens her business and that it's a very nice restaurant for a certain times OK bye read more

Don't let the idea of a mall restaurant prevent you from authentic Thai. The proves were reasonable and the staff were incredibly friendly. The Crab Rangoon appetizer had a creamy filling and the crust was light. They were so delicious, you don't even need to add any duck sauce. I tried the Drunken Noodles with Chicken which was full of flavor. The vegetables were not overlooked to eat bite had that crisp snap, with the velvety noodles and moist chicken. read more

I think this is the only Thai spot in Salem and by the far the best in the North Shore. They could have worked harder on the name, but other than that I'm pretty surprised at how good the food is especially because there is next to no competetion. I usually come here for lunch and hit up PEM around this time and the lunch options are really good! I like the prices and the quality of the food. The service is a little slow, but I'm not really in any rush and everyone is always so friendly. I'm glad to see a Thai spot doing well in the area! read more

After reading a number of mixed reviews about this place we decided to take the plunge and give it a try. A number of reviews complained about the service, but we found the owners to be EXTREMELY friendly and welcoming. We went to Thai Palace as a party of 5 with 3 kids. We were seated immediately by the owner who was ready to take our order right away. We got a nice selection of dishes, curry, stir fry, satay and fried rice. Overall the dishes were underwhelming. While we like fresh vegetables, we also liked them to taste like they are well cooked. Most of the dishes felt like they were the same onion, red pepper and carrot mix. All of which were undercooked. The flavors were also muted. One of the things we like about Thai Food are the nice range of spices and flavors. Everything sort of felt watered down. The chicken in a few of the dishes was inconsistent. It was good in a couple of dishes but tasted sort of 'off' in another. The fried rice was the only dish that really impressed delivering nice flavor and was well prepared. The worst part was the price. Our bill for 5 without any alcohol or desert was over $90, absurdly high for Thai food. With relatively few Thai choices in Salem it's too bard that Thai Palace isn't better and more affordable. The owners were nice, but the food just didn't deliver and the value just wasn't there. read more

Hubby and I were in Salem for the day and wanted to grab a quick lunch before we do the touristy thing. As soon as we parked we saw "Thai Place" and Hubby said if they have crispy chicken pad thai then he is game. Well, there were no crispy chicken pad thai, but there were crispy chicken with rice and veggies for a mere $6.50. SOLD. I ordered the Pad Thai lunch box for $8.50 that came with a good portion of chicken pad thai, one fried dumpling, one fried spring roll and one fried shu mai. My lunch box wasn't bad, and Hubby's crispy chicken plate was delicious too. Both of our lunches came to less than $20 with tip. It was a great deal but not the best thai food I have ever had. read more

If I could rate NO star I would for the food! Pad Thai was made with round noodles, not flat and sauce was extremely heavy in the fish sauce. However the BBQ chicken was repulsive! The texture was alike a sponge, in fact I'd rather eat a sponge. We brought it to the attention however the excuse was that Americans want the chicken cooked well done, that in Thailand they don't cook chicken that way.she kept explaining that it's how it's done in US. She explained they used fresh chicken. This was border fake chicken, inedible and no offer to replace or comp the order. Thank goodness for CVS to wash it down with a pint of ice cream. read more

4 stars, because I'm not really into Thai food. Actually, I hate it, and refuse all thai places, but this place. First, I love the staff, any comments on here about the staff here are flat out wrong. The woman who runs the place is amazingly nice, she doesn't take any guff and I love it. Second, if you haven't had thai ice tea, get it, get it now! As I said Thai isn't my thing, but I actually crave the Rad Nard from here, its good. The dumplings are terrific. The chicken fingers are plentiful. Definitely check it out even if your not into Thai! read more

Average. I don't think Salem is known for its dining options. The pad thai is decent but a little bland. Also tried the "black magic" , which is eggplant with ground pork, basil, and red peppers. It's supposedly spicy but was rather mild for my taste. Flavor was okay though. Tom yum soup was again not bad, but you'll be disappointed if you're used to spicy and flavorful tom yum. The restaurant is stuck in an unflattering mall, which is kind of weird, but hey, whatever works. For our bill, the tip was unexpectedly included. Beware of potential upcharge here. They don't inform you of this policy beforehand, and we only had a party of two! read more

I've been coming here for 10+ years!! Their crispy pad Thai is the BEST and their crispy cups are my fav!! Owned by a sweet old Thai couple. I went there one night when they were closing for a crispy pad Thai craving and they didn't turn me away! Even though I wasn't sitting, only ordering take-out, the owner still poured me a glass of ice water and brought me a little treat! Also, every Christmas they give out these beautiful Thai ceramic cups with a lid. I use mine as a sugar bowl :) Wonderful customer service and great food! Awesome little hidden gem!! Only place I go for Thai food!! read more

I created an account just so that I could comment on this restaurant. We ordered beef drunken noodle and chicken basil fried rice. All I have to say is, read no further, go and order now. Can't wait to order again!! read more

Just came from there. Saw a movie at Cinema Salem and came here for some wine and appetizers. The tempura chicken was so tender, the crab Rangoon's nice and crispy and the sauces were really delicious. The place was beautifully clean, the tables spaced well for conversation and the staff was so gracious. The little Mother's Day favors were a really nice touch. Definitely on my "go back there" list. Thanks so much, made Mother's Day a little more special for me. read more

My mother and I found The Thai Place about 5 years ago and we have been hooked ever since. There is one woman in particular who works there who is such a sweatheart, we always look forward to seeing her! I most definatly reccommend trying the Iced Thai Tea, it is sweet and cold and incredibly delicious. Also try the Crispy Cups appetizer. All the times I have been there I have never had to wait for a table and that is always a plus! They have cheap, yummy lunch specials as well! A must visit restaraunt if you enjoy Thai food! Additionally, my mom and I went there on Mother's Day and our favorite lady gave my mom a small individual cake for a mothers day gift! So Sweet!!! read more

Not the best thai around, but a very good and cheap fix. The service wasn't the best, but they were busy... so it's understandable. Would probably come back for a cheap yummy lunch. read more

Found this hidden gem after our walking tour ended at 9pm. Stumbled across it while heading to North Station, and had to stop because it smelled so good! We were greeted by friendly people and seated right away (it was pretty empty aside from 4 other customers). Both my friend and I ordered curry, both for under $10, and it was AMAZING! The restaurant owner even came to check up on us and ask if the food was too spicy. Very attentive to customers, and overall good ambience. read more

Thai Place Restaurant - Madaman curry with chicken, potatoes, onions, carrots, & green peppers. Just the right level of spicy. - Thai Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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This place smells horrendous. It's probably because they have disgustingly dirty carpet and I'm surprised that I didn't see anything about the smell in other comments. The service was TERRIBLE. The food is not that great, it's bland and lacks spice in dishes that should be spicy. The only thing I liked was the Tom Yum Goong, it was the only thing that was seasoned authentically. Tom Yum was one of the dishes I ate religiously when I was in Thailand for 4 months so I'm happy that their Tom Yum was tasty (this is the only reason I'm giving it 2 stars and not 1). I will not be going back unless they change that carpet to help get rid of that horrendous smell and improve their service. read more

We've been eating at the Thai Place for as long as it has been here. The food and service have been consistantly good, and the restaurant has recently received a full-liquor license so they now serve mixed drinks in addition to beer and wine. The Thai couple who own the restaurant are personable, and when the place is not busy they will come and chat, which adds to the pleasant mom-and-pop atmosphere. They have the classic traditional Thai dishes that Americans have come to love, such as coconut-lime and chicken soup, spring rolls, beef- and chicken satay on a skewer, and of course pad Thai -- a generous mound of rice noodles, fried egg bits, scallions, chopped peanuts, chicken and shrimp -- a vegetarian version is also available -- and unique flavoring. They have a selection of curries, and you can ask for "mild," moderate or sizzling hot. Rice dishes come with a teabowl-sized mound of rice, a variety of veggies (cooked just right) and your choice of protein: shrimp, scallops, duck, pork, beef, tofu. I love the Thai tea, which is spiced and also bright orange! Try it iced, with cream (they pre-sweeten it). It's so good I get it even in the winter. Thai Place is conveniently located next to the Salem Cinema, so it's a great spot to get a meal before going to the movies. One caveat: Monday through Thursday, the owners close the restaurant between 3 and 5 pm so they and their employees can take a rest break before the dinner period. While they don't close and lock the doors during that time, if they are about to take their break when you arrive you might get shoo'd out, and if you are already dining and 3pm rolls around, as we sometimes did before the wife frankly explained their rest break routine to us, you may get some anxious stares as they wonder if you will ever finish your meal and leave! Fridays and weekends, the restaurant stays open for meal service all day till nighttime closing. read more

Swung into here after visiting the Peabody Essex Museum. So good! I got Red Curry with shrimp and a Thai Tea. The tea was nice and sweet, the Curry had a great mix of creaminess and heat. Plus, the shrimp were perfectly cooked! The staff were wonderful. I'll be coming back! read more

What an amazing restaurant! It was beautiful and peaceful. Fast service! Staff was so friendly. Food was amazing! Big portion size. Had a great time! Highly recommend. read more

Came here with my family a few days ago and the only reason why they have a second star is because their water service was great. None of the people in my party had empty glasses. However, this place deserves 1 star because it took 15 minutes to take our order, the menus are disorganized, and we saw at least 3 different people of the wait staff who did not know how to take care of us. It baffles me that this place is still open. The restaurant itself was not busy there were 4 tables at total at most, including us. I do not recommend this place the only thing I will give them an extra star for is the water service. This place needs some serious help. read more

Decent food and great service. The food was lacking a little and a bit pricey for the quality and the amount. It's good for groups and the staff is very good at checking in and making sure everything is okay. The pad thai was greasy and lacking taste the other portions were small but good. I would go back again at some point but wouldn't expect anything amazing. read more

I've been here many times over the last decade and service is always great. The place is beautiful and clean, and all the food is just amazing. read more

My friend and I Love this place. Best pad Thai in northshore hands down. I always end up here every times I'm in Salem after a visit to Essex museum. The elderly couple, probably owners, served us. They were very attentive. read more