My fiance and I were visiting the area while in NY and were looking for a place for lunch. We love…read moreThai food, so when I found this spot on Yelp I figured we'd give it a try. This restaurant is located in a small group of street lined businesses, with parking along the street. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating on their patio. It was a chilly day, so we opted to sit inside. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive our entire visit. We ordered the Pad Garlic and Pad King lunch specials, both with chicken and hot spice level. The lunch specials come with a salad dressed with a sweet dressing. Our food was out in record time and was piping hot, so it's definitely a spot if you are in a time crunch- hello power lunch! We both thought our dishes were packed with flavor and although they had heat, we could have went with Thai Spicy. If we were local, this would definitely be our go-to spot!

I've been here a few times and had take out a few times. I noticed the take out food have less…read moreingredients and not as good. Also when I got mild spice, I find the food too sweet. It was yummy when I got lekmao spicy Bec it balances with the sweet and salty

What Thai food dreams are made of…read more I first got hooked on Thai food about 20 years ago--grabbing takeout from random food carts and a tiny Midtown spot called Rain. One bite in, I was done for. Since then, it's basically a rule: if I see a Thai restaurant, I'm stopping. Over time I've graduated beyond pad Thai (growth), and I'm always on the hunt for the next standout dish. This past weekend, I found a hidden gem. And I mean hidden. Don't let the exterior fool you--it looks like the new owners took over a long-retired diner that last saw its glory days sometime around the Reagan administration. Inside doesn't do much to change your expectations either... very "vintage 80s diner chic," and not in the trendy way. Then you're greeted by a kid who looks like he's juggling high school algebra homework while simultaneously bussing tables, taking orders, running food, pouring drinks, and working the register. Absolute Swiss Army knife. Honestly, I've been to fully staffed restaurants that don't run half as efficiently. Now the food--this is where things get serious. I usually start with papaya salad, but I saw they offered soft shell crab for an extra $3 and thought, "say less." The crabs came out perfectly fried--crispy, not greasy--two generous pieces sitting on top of a bright mango salad with a light vinaigrette. Ridiculously good. For mains, I went with my usual benchmarks: beef pad see ew and duck in red curry. Both delivered. The pad see ew had a solid portion of Chinese broccoli, noodles cooked just right, and that perfect balance of savory flavor. The red duck curry? Rich, fragrant, and the kind of dish that reminds you why you fell in love with Thai food in the first place. No exaggeration--these might be the best versions of both dishes I've had in 20 years of eating Thai. And I don't say that lightly. I was just in Vegas and went off-strip to try a highly recommended Thai spot... this place beats it, easily. My wife agreed, and she doesn't hand out food compliments like participation trophies. At that point, we figured dessert was mandatory because clearly this place refuses to miss. Mango sticky rice came out and--shocking--also excellent. Sweet, balanced, and a perfect finish. Total bill was around $100, including a large Thai iced tea (also on point). Bottom line: this family knows exactly what they're doing. If they keep this up, they won't be "hidden" for long--they'll be packed with repeat customers who, like me, came for curiosity and left planning their next visit.

Initial impressions, the interior is a lot nicer than the exterior. The thai iced tea was really…read moregood and you get a pretty large quantity for what you order. All the food came out hot and you could tell it was just made. However, items on the menu felt hit or miss. The tom yum soup, personally a miss, something about the smell of it was off which affected my taste. The roti in the roti thai style was really good and flaky, but the massaman curry was too thick. Drunken noodles were well made, and I had asked for spicy which the waitress gave us a warning that I might be "too much." However, it was quite the opposite and a bit below the spice level I was expecting. Also, felt like if you were ordering outside of their lunch special, the food is a bit expensive for what you get.

Small local restaurant just outside of Union center. We were able to easily find street parking…read more Fast, friendly service... quite the disappointment when they didn't have the sliced beef appy which we requested... I ordered my standard pad Thai with shrimp and friend got the garlic beef with veggies and brown rice. Both were delicious, although not spicy... we had requested a 2 and a 3 out of four. Would rather have it less spicy than overheated, but definitely added more chilis ourselves. Reasonably priced especially for the portions! Would definitely recommend and return!

We've only done takeout, but the few times we've ordered, they've been solid. Even when they're…read morebusy, the food comes out really fast, and thankfully, fast does not mean sloppy. My go-to and my kid's favorite is the chicken Pad Thai. I like that you can choose your spice level including no spice, and their mild is actually mild while still making things interesting. My husband liked the Green Curry Chicken, and my daughter loves the Chicken Laab (or Larb), which is super tasty ground chicken with fish sauce and bright lime flavors over greens. The entree portions are huge. An entree with rice can easily stretch into two or three meals for me, which is always a win. The only miss was the Mango with Sticky Rice. The mango was ripe, sweet, and tender, but the rice was a little hard and clumped together. Still, Thai Mama is quick, generous, and tasty enough that it has earned a spot in our takeout rotation.

This is a true hole in the wall. Home made Chinese and Thai food with amazing favors. It's More…read morelike a take out place with a few tables. Had really good Chinese food after ages. The family who runs it is very warm and welcoming. It's the same restaurant as Chengdu Chinese which was in Watchung. I would drive the 10 miles from my place to eat there again.

Maya Thai continue's to be one of my favorites when I'm in the area and I've been a few times. We…read moreusually visit on the earlier side (around 5:30PM) and the service is very attentive and quick. - Pad Kee Mao with Mock Duck (4.5/5) - Really good! Flavorful with enough spice, the mock dock is always so tasty with the right level of chewiness. - Basil Fried Rice with Tofu (5/5) - So flavorful! We get this every time. - Thai Iced Tea (5/5) - They come in huge goblets and were so tasty and creamy, not watered down at all. One is honestly enough for two people. You can ask for chili garlic sauce on the side if you want to add extra spice, it's good! This spot has become one of our favorite Thai places to go to when we're in this part of NJ. Great vegetarian options. It looks like they do a lot of takeout orders and they're BYOB! Parking lot in the back is small but we havent had an issue finding an open spot.

Eating at Maya Thai was an enjoyable experience. The place is clean, the food came out with good…read moretiming, the service was friendly, appropriately attentive and competent. The menu has many choices, but for our first visit we got our staples for Thai. Soring roll was crispy and tasty, the curry puff was good too. Also got the green papaya salad. The spicy dressing with toasted peanuts was tasty, but way too watery, and i found the papaya to be too crunchy. My wife got the Pad Thai with chicken, which was good but not remarkable. I got the sautéed Eggplant Basil with chicken which was great. Slightly spicy with onions, peppers, very flavorful brown sauce and jasmine rice on the side. Large enough portions to take home and have lunch for tomorrow. Also, they have a nice selection of desserts. We got the Carrot Cake which was pedestrian, but the fried bananas with icecream was fantastic. The bananas were carmelized within a crispy spring roll wrapper and went great with the vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. We will visit again to try more on the large menu.

This wasn't for me…read more I really wanted to try this restaurant after reading all the good reviews. I came here for dinner with the family and ordered a veg thom kha, 3 curries and a duck pad Thai. The soup tasted average and had too many raw vegetables. The 2 panaang curries were not spicy at all. The fish in the curry was nicely fried. The yellow curry (not spicy) was too sweet , was hi-liter yellow and very watery. My kid, who loves curry, barely ate hers. The duck pad that was a miss too. We were the only Asian family diners.

Nice restaurant tucked away at the end of a short strip of stores. Good service and reasonable…read moreprices. Tried tom kha gai (coconut chicken soup) and drunken noodles with shrimp. Also finished with mango sticky rice. The noodles were good..fairly standard. The soup had good flavor and mouth feel, but there was too many bamboo shoots, not enough cilantro, no galangal (that I could taste or see), and who puts celery in tom kha gai? Celery doesn't belong. The mango sticky rice was good, but it could have used more condensed milk.

If you're in the mood for delicious and authentic sticky rice, head over to Imm Thai in Clark. I…read moreordered their sticky rice, and wow! The only regret I have is not getting two portions. The mango was incredibly sweet, and the rice was cooked to perfection: not too sweet, just right. The creamy coconut milk added the perfect touch! The service was excellent; I was in and out quickly. The restaurant's Zen decor really enhances the dining experience, making it a lovely place to enjoy your meal. I'll definitely be returning to try more dishes!

Favorite Thai restaurant in Central Jersey!…read more I come here often for lunch and the noodles do not disappoint. They have a lunch special that comes with chicken satay, spring roll, and salad. It's quite tasty when you're very hungry. I typically rotate between the pad thai, pad see ew, and pepper noodle dishes. All are well done and have always hit the spot. The restaurant is very clean and the service is fast and polite. It's definitely a lunch go-to when I want to get out of the office!

Our party of 3 enjoyed a delicious dinner at Nakorn a few days ago. I made reservations for us a…read moreday in advance, although it wasn't really needed. The restaurant had only a few people when we walked in. Two of us arrived first and we were seated immediately while waiting for the third person, who came about 5 minutes later. I mention this detail because a lot of restaurants are strict about not seating you until the entire party arrives (I appreciate Nakorn for not sweating the small stuff). It was my second time and their first time (per my suggestion). We're all foodies so I was confident they'd enjoy! And I was right :) For starters, we shared a curry puff appetizer (3 pieces). Small size, BIG flavor!! Especially paired with the pickled sauce. Chef's kiss! For our main dishes - I had the Chicken Pad See Ew and they tried the Mixed Seafood Pad See Ew (shrimp, scallops, and mussels). Everything was delicious!!! Had it not been for the intriguing conversation around the table, we easily would not have any leftovers to take home. It is a BYOB establishment, so we brough Sake and enjoyed it in the wine glasses provided by Nakorn. I love downtown Summit and all of its foodie glory, but if you've ever been, you know what parking is like. Free after 6pm Monday - Saturday and free all day Sunday. There's a small lot directly across the street from Nakorn, which is convenient. Be intentional though, the parking spaces go fast.

Tried to order from DoorDash. They accepted my order and cancelled literally 1 min before the…read moredasher was supposed to arrive. What is up with that?! I would like to say the food was good or bad but I never had a chance to find out. Of course I lost my $20 tip (the poor dasher deserved it for waiting and doing the work, but still) Not a great experience.

Some of the best pad Thai around I've had. They closed and are now Thanee Thai which makes just as…read moregood pad Thai

Hands down always been my favorite Thai restaurant for over 10 years. I used to work around there…read morebut when I moved locations I never found a place like it again. And I've tried sooo many. The Pad Se ew, green curry, ginger chicken, no one can beat. It's pricier then others but it's worth it.

Cute little Thai spot, ordered to go on a holiday night. It was empty when I ran in, picked up…read moreabout $60 of food. Tom Yum soup has good flavor but lacked enough veggies/material other than broth. The rice noodles are good, wide and a little oily. The beef in the pad see ew was overcooked or too lean, too tough, though, so detracted from the experience. Spicy drunken noodles had the same beef problem. Street parking. If I go back, will try the beef boat noodle later.

With only 6 tables you'll be treated to an intimate, casual setting. You are welcomed with a quart…read moreof chilled water and a gracious welcome. The menu is extensive. You will have lots of choices. Definitely try the Tom Kha Gai soup! It has a lime coconut base. Amazing!! It's my first time trying it. I also had the Pad Se Ew, a perennial favorite. Both were over the top delicious. If you are anywhere in the area, stop by for an authentic Thai experience.