Wilaiwan's kitchen is a little gem. She is delightful and kind and knows her recipes. we were disappointed that there was but one meatless dish and appreciated that they were honest about that. The noodle salad was generous and delicious. I liked the peanut condiment and sitting outside on the city street with squeezebox busker entertainment. Will visit again. read more

This was the best Thai food around, however at some point over the last year or so it has gone down hill. They went from long roasted meats. that likely took days to cook , to ground meat and simple dishes. They kept the price lower, which may have been the goal, but at a reduction in quality and taste. Very unfortunate. I looked forward to eating here when I got a chance. This is no longer the case. It's not bad, but no where near what it once was. Now its no better than an average Vermont Thai place. Really hope they decide to put the effort and quality back into their product soon. read more

Amazing food! I highly recommend them. Great lunch spot. Big portions. Get there early, they sell out. Wish they did dinner too.

My wife and I were in Montpelier for the day and happened to stumble upon this restaurant for lunch. I worked in Bangkok for 5 years so I find it difficult to find authentic Thai food in the US. Imagine my great surprise when the food I ate here was like the best Bangkok street food. It's that good! The choice of dishes was limited: only three bowls. My wife and I selected the Gwit Diow, which is rice noodles with roasted pork in savory broth, and Khao Soy, which is coconut curry over rice noodles with braised chicken topped with fresh cabbage, red onion, cilantro and chili. Both were mind blowingly good! Literally the best Thai food I've had since I was in Bangkok last year. Service was good --- the Thai owner was super friendly. The ambiance is simple, straightforward. You come here for the great food! read more

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This is the best tasting authentic eatery for Thai food in Montpellier! The place is nondescript you can easily miss it if you're visiting for the first time. I've lived in Asia and visited Thailand many times and if you're craving for the real taste of Thailand, this is the place! The chef is very engaging and friendly. Not sure about the hostess though. The eatery is unpretentious and I can't imagine what it is like in cold snowy conditions. There are only three tables inside. Nevertheless, this is a gem of Thai cuisine! read more

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This is the bomb of the town. You would regret coming here but come early and pray to get a table. Btw you have to order first then she let you in. Don't waste people time and not a table service. There are like 3 table for 8 people to seat. They do mostly take out and can sold out easily. Their menu rotates and you get new every once in a while. Check online for their menu. The service is so nice. I would just come to experience the good service. The food is amazing and honestly I won't judge you if you order one of each. Food is amazing. Well maybe it was cold out too but the curry I had is out of this world. Love the egg addon. read more

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So .... I'm in Vermont with a couple of girlfriends, walking around in the freezing cold when I spotted Wilaiwan's signage with just 3 items on the menu. Brilliant... as the menu had a chicken soup, a beef salad and grilled pork in papaya salad, a little of everything! We needed lunch so we ordered one of each. The chef/owner.. I assumed peeked out and I said Sawadee ka and we smiled before saying bye. Oh boy ... we were in for a treat! Wow. All the dishes had all the flavors that put Thai food on the map as one of the most flavorful foods you'd ever tasted. It was such a heartwarming and comforting experience to be so far away from my homeland and home in California to finding such comfort in Wilaiwan's dishes. Don't hesitate to give her a try if you stumble upon this review. Her food is as authentic as to what you could get in Thailand. Trust me read more

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This is a teeny tiny primarily take out spot. They offer fresh hot authentic Thai food. It's the best in New England. Really. It's spicy and contains fish sauce so vegetarians and vegans beware. It's also got kick. If you order by 11am they can take special orders for mild versions. They offer 3 entrees and post the menu on their website which changes each week. Every dish features fresh vegetables. oh so yummy. They're only open a short time everyday and close if they sell out even if it's before their posted closing time so try to get there early. Very limited seating indoors. Not for claustrophobic people. I highly recommend grabbing lunch and having a picnic on the statehouse lawn or nearby church benches. read more

Wilaiwan's Kitchen - Tofu green curry - Thai Near Me - Montpelier, Vermont

The Gang Jeud Woon Sen was absolutely perfect. I would give it 6 stars if it was allowed (savory broth over glass noodles with pork meatballs napa cabbage, black pepper and fresh herbs) read more

I finally tried Wilaiwan's Kitchen on a Saturday during a roadtrip! Wilaiwan has a small rotating menu according to its website, but everything is authentic Thai food, from the vibrant color to the mouth-watering acid-spicy flavors! The service is friendly and cash seems to be the preferred payment method. I will come back as long as I can catch their opening hours. read more

Wilaiwan's Kitchen - two bowls of salad on a table - Thai Near Me - Montpelier, Vermont

Little hole in the wall lunch place on our trip through Montpelier. Food was outstanding - just 3 menu items, sold until the they run out! Had a chicken dish with rice and veggies, super authentic and delicious, with a spicy sauce on the side. Wifey and older son got the coconut curry, equally as terrific. Amazing all around. Would go again in a heartbeat - get there early before the choices run out! read more

This is one of those places that my co-workers always recommend for lunch because they know how much I love Asian food, especially Thai. This is hands down one of the best places in Vermont! It's walk-up or call ahead only, and completely contactless. The service is always super friendly, which I love. If you don't love spicy food, I wouldn't come here. It's tasty and packed with heat for those who do enjoy authentic Thai food. Sometimes they can make a dish milder if you ask, but why would you want that? Spicy is just too good! Hands down the best Thai food I've ever had in the country and I've traveled to some bigger cities and nothing compares. read more

This place is awesome! I love how so many of my favorite Vermont restaurants are only open during lunch hours. It's like the owners want to actually live their lives in the evenings? Strange concept ;). Anyway, if you want to eat amazing and spicy Thai food, go here. If you're not sure you like Thai and you're not great with spice, go anyway and give it a try---it's not to be missed! read more

This place is a gem! We missed our chance to try it out last time we were in the area, so on our drive up north today we made it a must-stop for lunch. We ordered ahead, which as other reviews say, we recommend. The food will sell out, especially in peak tourist seasons. The small and limited menu is actually kind of nice- easier to make a decision! I had the khao soy which was delicious and pretty spicy, and packed full of flavor. You can really taste the authenticity in each dish. My wife had the gwit diow hang and she requested it mild. I would recommend doing so if you're afraid of spice! Her dish was also incredible and we shared both. I absolutely recommend grabbing lunch here to-go or enjoying a seat at one of the few outdoor tables. The staff was super kind and you can tell they put their hearts into this little business. We can't wait to come back another time and try what's on menu for the week! read more

Wilaiwan's Kitchen - Khao soy - soo good - Thai Near Me - Montpelier, Vermont

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Love it. Wish they had 5 dishes a week to pull me through lunch daily. Spicy, savory and fresh. read more

I adore places like this: three things on the menu, always good, open until they sell out. It's SPICY and there's no way to lessen the pizazz if you can't handle it. If you don't like spice, just get a cup of their delicious free tea and let your friends enjoy this magnificent experience. I can't recall the name of what I ordered, but ANYTHING there is good. The portions are generous without feeling like you need to be escorted on a cart. While they are closed on weekends, there was an affordable art sale on Saturday! I would drive hours just to come here again. It's worth the hype. read more

Wilaiwan's Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Montpelier, Vermont

Usually I don't rate the restaurant before I'm finished with the meal, but here I am, halfway through my Tom Kai Ban typing away lol This place is great and serves delicious, authentic, and inexpensive Thai food. It immediately reminded me of the food from my stay in Thailand. Well done! Would recommend! read more

Wilaiwan's Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Montpelier, Vermont

I had heard and read so many wonderful things about this little place that I couldn't wait to try it out. What's not to love about this place! The food is fresh and very aromatic, which I love and appreciate. The curry chicken was so spicy and delicious, that I can't wait to have it again soon... There is cilantro, but not too overpowering.. They anticipate a rush that the dishes are prepped and ready to go upon ordering. I literally waited 30 seconds!!! On the last day before their winter break the gave away free food as a customer appreciation... AND I WAS TOO LATE! Well, until next time I'll just have my warm memories. read more

Wilaiwan's Kitchen - Spicy curry chicken - Thai Near Me - Montpelier, Vermont

Covid style dining in Montpelier for my favorite cuisine. Ate outside, my first time, with a friend who is a long time local. They serve only for lunch and we just made it under the wire. Forgot what we ordered - a soup and a curry. Full of flavor, heat and vegetables. This place is so good. read more

Amazing food with a strong level of spicy. Staff is kind even under the pressure of a busy restaurant. This is a must-stop in Montpelier.

Found this gem randomly walking by and OMG. Food was EXCELLENT! Liked it so much we came back the next day! I like the spiciness as is but you can ask for milder level. It's a fixed weekly menu so can't wait to see what's next! read more

This is the best Thai food outside of Thailand itself. Love all the dishes, especially the ones with rice noodles. So grateful that they are here in Vermont! read more

Authentic food and atmosphere in this sweet town. There were two dishes left when we arrived just before 2pm, and we ordered one of each. SOM TOM GAI YANG( )gluten-free roasted chicken thigh with green papaya salad served with jasmine or sticky rice. This was very spicy and yummy. All the flavors meld beautifully: chicken, salad, rice. NUAE PHAD PHET ( )gluten-free spicy red curry with beef, carrot bamboo, Thai eggplant, and holy basil. Very nice notes of curry in this comforting dish. The place is tiny, full of character, and seems to be a go-to for locals. read more

I'll keep it short and sweet... THIS IS THE MOST DELICIOUS FOOD IN ALL OF VERMONT. I have never ever been disappointed with the any of the dishes they make. The service is wonderful and the atmosphere is great. I'd give it 10 out of 5 stars if I could!!!! read more

Wilaiwan's Kitchen - Never ever disappointed!!! - Thai Near Me - Montpelier, Vermont

There's a reason this place has a line out the door almost every afternoon...it can't be beat! Let's be honest, Wilaiwans food is always hot(spicy), but you either naturally love hot food or learn to love it because the meals they serve are amazing. This food is super fresh, you're given good portions, and they're very friendly. Great hole in the wall place to grab food and they've started sourcing their meat locally. Two thumbs way way way up. Note* shame on those of you who gave low ratings just because you thought food was too hot. They are very accommodating in terms of lightening the hotness of meals and if they don't think they can make a specific dish less spicy, they'll tell you! read more

I like this place a lot. It has the best business model ever, and the food is delicious. You have to like spicy to like this place, but it's worth trying. They say they can mellow out some dishes, but why would you. It's so good. I've been twice in the last two months. The one challenge is that it's only open for lunch, so unless you live near Montpelier, that can be hard. I like how the menu is simple. Three things that change weekly. The price is exactly right at $10 per dish. You get a lot of food for that $10. In comparison, at Saap in Randolph, the meals are more expensive, pickup is baffling, and the portions seem to be less. Wilaiwan's wins. I like how they can't really make things vegetarian, but they can make it more veggie based. It's pretty honest and keeps it simple. I also like how they are closed part of the year. Good for them. And as a lunch place, I assume the owners can live their lives. I can't remember the names of the dishes that I got. They were both substituted with tofu. You can definitely taste the fish sauce, so if you don't like fish, the dishes with fish sauce may not be for you. Most recently, I got a green curry with fried tofu, veggies, and fresh cabbage on top. I liked this less than the other dish I got the time before, but it was still very tasty. Kiki got a spicy soup that she loved. There are lots of flavors. Colorful food. Go and enjoy and buy some pastries at the bakery down the street to cool your mouth. read more

This was so good I went here twice on the same day. Amazing concept, the menu is super simple and changes all the time so you will never be bored. The flavors are so authentic and packs a delicate punch. Highly recommended if you have a Thai craving that you need to hit. read more

This food is quite literally some of the best food I have ever had in my entire life. For Montpelier to have such a special little spot with such incredible food is precious. I only recently started eating here about a year ago because I was nervous about how spicy it would be! But I bit the bullet and was sent into heaven from how good it was. I started eating it like literally everyday and now I'm super good w spice lol read more

Super hot, super good!! Makes you cry tears of joy. A small space that packs in a lot of flavor

This is the best Thai food in the area. Most of the times I try to time my visits to Montpelier so I will be there during the 11:30-2:00 lunchtime. Best to call your order in and then pickup. Most dishes are fairly hot, but it is a therapeutic hot!! Tim and Dang have done a fabulous job and the artwork hanging by brother Jesse is also fabulous. Highly recommended. read more

I had wanted to try Wiliawan's for quite some time as I had always heard good things, but just never found myself in Montpelier at lunchtime when they were open. My luck finally changed last Thursday whilst doing some last minute holiday shopping. I was able to stop in and finally try out their food and now I'm kicking myself for not stopping much sooner. First off, the place is a small and the seating is incredibly limited, but you can actually see them prepare your food 10ft away, which for me is kind of cool. As for the menu, I have always been a fan of do a limited amount of things, but do them well. In that respect Wilaiwan's has it nailed as they only offer three different main courses at any given time. On my trip I chose the Khao Soy which was described as "savory red and yellow coconut curry over rice noodles with braised chicken topped with fresh cabbage, red onion, pickled mustard greens, cilantro and chili paste". Being a huge red curry fan, I couldn't wait to see how theirs was and I was NOT dissapointed! It had a great level of spice and heat (yes it was hot), the ingredients were clearly very fresh, and the presentation was beautiful. I have never been to Thailand, but I have to think that their food is much closer to the 'real deal' than many of the other Thai places I have eaten at (which is quite a few). I cannot wait to go back and try some of their other offerings! read more

Wilaiwan's Kitchen - Khao Soy. Off the charts good! - Thai Near Me - Montpelier, Vermont

Love Wiliaiwan since days as a cart out on State and Elm. Real, good Thai with the spicy notes I love! Best lunch in Mont P!

Wow! Thai Cuisine in Vermont? Real Thai, not some dumbed down stuff. Spicy and hot. read more

Wilaiwan's Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Montpelier, Vermont

The best Thai food in VT (and pretty much anywhere else)! Super affordable and always tastes great.

Literally the best Thai food in Vermont! They close for the winter, so be aware of that. Their menu changes weekly (they have a sandwich board and update their Facebook page weekly). They also have a very small dining space, so they are a fantastic take out option. Best food, best people! Tim and Deng are incredible! read more

Been dreaming of their soup and spring rolls, can't wait to get back!

Oh my gosh, super yummy! Hot and spicy too but I like it hot. Fresh and full of flavor. Get there early to select your first choice before they sell out. Great lunch in Montpelier. I have food allergies and they are accommodating! read more

go at lunch!!!! leave early from your job - maybe ten or fifteen minutes!!! best food in montpelier!!!!

I don't enjoy eating there, just because its tiny. But the FOOD!!! The FOOD is really fantastic. I think its the best lunch in town. Wonderful people who obviously take great pride in serving you the best meal they can! I like everything they make, and it changes frequently. i almost always get noodles if they have them. They will cater to your level of hotness if you request it. So good that when they close for vacation you will hear people walking around MontP saying, "I can't wait for Wilaiwan's to open again!!", read more

Amazing flavors: fresh, spicy, complex, pure. Limited menu, long lines, lunch only, no credit cards, and a tiny seating area. No matter. Grab a spot in line and wait with Wilaiwan's devotees. Soon you'll understand why! read more