Shhh, don't tell anyone!…read more But also tell everyone you know! Let it Be is a chic, cozy little hole in the wall spot on Dixwell which although you can easily miss, you won't want to because it's a legend of a Thai restaurant. AMBIANCE - 8/10 When you walk inside, you're greeted by a familiar friendly smile (? one of the owners) before being seated amongst brightly colorful interior decor. They play relaxing Thai classics and sometimes switch it up with familiar and vibey pop songs. It's a small space, but is never overcrowded, and there's conveniently plenty of parking in the back. FOOD - 9/10 The food here is incredible. I've tried multiple Thai places in and around the New Haven/Hamden area and Let it Be has got them all beat. Not only are the flavors authentic and high quality, but prices are fair and the dishes are well-portioned. Best of all, they're made with so much heart. Every bite has felt like a journey back home to South East Asia. SERVICE - 9/10 The service here has been phenomenal. Our friendly server is welcoming, prompt, and responsive to our needs. When a dish we asked for wasn't available, he took the time to find similar dishes for us. He also takes the time to make friendly conversation and share with us the history of some of the special dishes. Visits here always just feel like a pitstop at a friendly neighbor's. The only thing is that it can take a bit of time for the food to come out, which is natural as the dishes are likely made to order. OVERALL - 9/10 From the Thai staples (pad thai, red and green curries) to the more avant garde (larb kai but in a bánh mì / hoagie style sandwich?! woah!), this place does it all the right way. If you couldn't tell by now, this is my absolute favorite Thai place and I could not recommend it enough. Ally's Recs: Pad Thai (8/10) - cannot go wrong with a classic Pad See Ewe (9/10) - another classic! tastes great with a squeeze of lime Let it Be Thai Curry (9/10) - delicious house curry; they combo the curries well to create a creamy sweet and savory mixture that always leaves you wanting more Thai Tea (8/10) - if you're down for a treat, the condensed milk hits every time! Longan Juice / Tea (7/10) - refreshing and comes with a bunch of juicy longans on top. such a unique offering!

I used to come here when it was The Terrace. It's completely different. The nicest owners are in…read morethe shop taking care of everything, especially the authentic Thai cooking! Hopefully they're doing a big takeout business because we were the only ones inside for dinner. Granted it was 8:30pm, but they are open until midnight. They were accommodating by turning the heat up on this chilly night. They also put on current Thai music for us after we asked about the American music being played. They offered my wife a syrupy lychee drink on the house to take care of the extra heat that she wasn't expecting. They put a bit of a different spin on their version of some popular dishes so don't be mad if it's not what you get at other Thai restaurants. Check out our pics. It was all excellent!

Best Thai food in Wallingford hands down…read more The pad Thai is the best I've had. It's hard not to order it every time. But everything on the menu is delicious so ya gotta branch out. The location in in between two pizza places on the North Haven side of Rt 5 in Wallingford. It's our go-to take out place. Recently we dined in and it was even better. Their tom kha is so flavorful. The green curry beef noodle dish was huge and delicious with the right amount of spice. Unassuming simplicity inside with more take-away orders than diners, it seemed. But dining area was nice. I've dined here years ago and it was different. I imagine they changed owners or renovated in some way, because it's extra good.

I've been to this restaurant a few times and will say cashier is always super friendly. I remember…read moremy call dropped once while placing an order the they called me right back! Food- spring rolls are always good. However, I will say my go to is generally the pad Thai. Sometimes it is spot on and other times it almost tastes like there are different cooks, and it where it tastes like it came from a wok that is too hot/singed flavor and the right flavors just aren't there. I did notice they changed to more biodegrading to go products which is nice though! My family member got the Massaman Currt and reported it was not as good as usual, this time around it was very soupy with minimal spice. I've never eaten inside but this looks like a small hole in the wall spot from the outside , it is very quaint. Overall, return out of convenience when visiting the area from time to time but wish there were more consistency with when those dishes have been closer to their best!

Came in on Tuesday right before noon for lunch. This was my first time to the restaurant and I was…read morepleased to find free two hour street parking right next to the restaurant. The place had a really nice and chill vibe, really nice decor and a great spot for a somewhat nice lunch. They were serving their lunch menu and I ended up getting the mussels pad Thai, and a chicken curry puff appetizer and a Thai tea. The Thai tea was solid, and the chicken curry puffs were very good. But the stand out was the pad Thai. I've never had a creamy pad Thai and this was amazing. So flavorful. I didn't know what to expect with the mussels but I loved the mussels in the shell and it added a great flavor to the dish! I will definitely be coming back again to order this, and try some of their other items!

Service and ambience are top-notch, but the food is below par…read more Our group shared the chicken satay, calamari, samosa rolls, drunken noodles, green curry and chicken Thai basil. None of it tasted authentically Thai. The flavors are highly Americanized and completely masked. Great place for a drink, but a letdown for dinner.

I ordered the Pho Zaap Noodle soup which included beef broth, sliced beef, meat balls, fried…read moregarlic, bean sprouts, onion, scallion, cilantro, and rice noodles. The broth was flavorful and not too salty or sweet. I didn't have to add any hoisin sauce or siracha; I only added in a squeeze of lime. The sliced beef could have been a bit more tender, but it was still enjoyable. The meatballs, however, were tender. I loved the addition of the fried garlic, and it definitely elevated the broth. The lady who seated me and took my order was very kind and attentive. I will definitely be returning if I'm craving pho again.

This place is still the best! I recently had the Chicken Pad Thai and it was DELICIOUS. If I didn't…read morelive so far, I would be here more often!

Thai tanic is quintessential Thai food. Best in the area for sure and no different than you would…read moreget in country. The service is so welcoming and your order is done quickly. Tiny inside but you can eat there and I have. Go here it's awesome. Try their hot oil...

Had it for take home really good food Service they were…read morevery kind and gave good choices on dish's It was take out as for a ambiance soo It's a small venue but those tend to be really good Will be back!

Generous portions and well prepared. We tried the curries and pad thai. All tasted great. Hardly…read moreanyone there so they need more customers to appreciate the taste. Tablecloth setting.

It's Thai Time is a solid option for those looking for Thai food with a casual atmosphere in the…read moreNew Haven area. The space is deceptively much larger than I realized upon entering, and they can easily accommodate large groups and smaller parties alike. Service was pleasant and prompt, but admittedly we were the only other table there during lunch. I'm curious to see how busy this place gets during dinner service. Chicken satay was tender and perfect for my 22-month-old. Drunken noodles hit the spot and had just the right amount of spice for me. The broth for the beef stew noodle soup was sweeter than I expected, but the garlicky flavor and tender beef won me over. Also was happy to see they have a full bar with a decent cocktail menu! Prices are actually a bit above average. The ambiance would also benefit from further interior updates in the future. The neon signs are a nice step towards making it appear more trendy. Definitely looking forward to trying their curry dishes and more of their menu on a future visit!

Tried this place on a whim after seeing the 4.4 stars on Yelp, and once again, my fellow reviewers…read moredid not steer me wrong. This spot absolutely did not disappoint. The ramen was fantastic, but honestly, the service was even better. Everything came out super quickly, the restaurant was spotless, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. I ordered the shrimp tempura ramen and it was SO good. The shrimp tempura stayed crispy, the broth was flavorful, and the portion was generous. We also got the edamame, which tasted really fresh with the perfect crisp bite to it. I wasn't sure if I wanted to fully commit to the spicy garlic sauce, so I asked for it on the side... and immediately fell in love with it. We ended up dipping EVERYTHING in it, including the dumplings, which were absolutely delicious. My friend ordered a boba tea without the boba and really enjoyed it. They also got a sushi roll, and I tried some of the California roll myself. Sometimes all you want is a nice, fresh piece of sushi, and this definitely delivered. Also, points for serving the Diet Coke in a bottle. Nothing is worse than an inconsistent fountain! If we're ever back in the New Haven/Hamden area, this will absolutely be our go-to ramen spot. We'll definitely be back!

We were a group of 20+ people the day after Thanksgiving…read more We called to make sure it was OK to load up. They accepted and the service was really good. The food was excellent and hit the spot after all the food the previous day. (Satisfying different taste buds). Lot of orders around the table, with drinks. They managed it really well. (Given the lethargic start to the day after Thanksgiving everywhere) Great spot.

Easy sushi takeout with good value. Seared 3 way was very unique with different sauces, but a…read morelittle too much sauce so would get on the side next time.

Came here once... never again! Got the hibachi shrimp with miso soup and carrot ginger dressed…read moresalad. The side salad and soup were best part of meal which isn't saying much! The shrimp was partially frozen and not deveined - gross!!! It didn't even look or taste like it had ever even touched a hibachi grill. It was like they just threw frozen shrimp and vegetables on a plate with a few squirts of teriyaki sauce and then nuked it for a minute! It came with fried or white rice.. i chose white rice which was also terrible... clumpy undercooked sushi rice... not nice fluffy jasmine rice which would have been alot better. Lastly, the place has no ambiance... basically like eating in a cafeteria.