Barn Thai Restaurant

495 River Rd #1, Shelton, CT 06484, United States

Barn Thai Restaurant
About Us

'Barn Thai Restaurant' the Authentic Thai food homey style, blending with modernity perfectly.

Barn, properly pronounced 'Baan' is the Thai word meaning 'Home'. This home establishment is the vision of owner and chef who grew up in different regions in Thailand, hoping to share their own experience more than 10 years in food industry and their own recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine.

Barn Thai offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort, warmth, fresh, best quality ingredients and clean of dining at home. These traditional recipes

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Diner Review №1

Very well put together place, great food and service. I highly recommend coming here for a bite before heading to the board game shop next door

Diner Review №2

The best Tai food in the area. I do not normally do reviews but the food was so good I had to.

Diner Review №3

Amazing food! I have to say this is the best Thai spot I’ve come across in CT. Please check them out 10/10!

Diner Review №4

The service was good. The food is great. For a Thi dish, it is not expensive.

Diner Review №5

Fast, friendly, AMAZINGLY clean, best Thai food in Connecticut

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Diner Review №7

I recently dined at Barn Thai and was thoroughly impressed by the experience. The Thai fried rice was exceptional, with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Equally noteworthy were the fresh rolls, light and refreshing, paired with a delicious peanut dipping sauce, and the fried squid, which was tender and perfectly crisp. The ambiance was enhanced by soft jazzy music, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The service was attentive and professional, ensuring a seamless dining experience. With an extensive menu showcasing authentic Thai flavors, Barn Thai offers a memorable culinary experience. I look forward to returning and exploring more of their offerings.

Diner Review №8

This place is SO good. Even on a take out order. The spring rolls are so fresh and PACKED! The pad Thai is delicious and I love that I can adjust the spice level on the online order menu. Cannot wait to go back!

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This place is incredible! The food is excellent. We have got takeout several times and have never been disappointed. I love that along with the regular Thai dishes they also have specials that they execute excellently. They also don't compromise on ingredient quality. We are customers for life!

Diner Review №11

So, so good!!!

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Excellent Thai Food. Ordered takeout. Large portions. Tasty and fresh food. Ordered the Thai fried rice and drunken noodles. The best I ever had. Will definitely try other items on the menu.

Diner Review №14

There should be a line to get in here. Fresh and delicious. My favorites so far thai iced tea, fresh rolls, wonton noodle soup, chicken satay, curry.....

Diner Review №15

Barn Thai is my go to for Thái food. Their Pad Woosen and Pad Thai are both excellent. I most highly recommend them.

Diner Review №16

We've gotten food here before and it was fine but tonight we got the same thing and it was so bad! The tofu was sour! Like disgustingly sour which means it's spoiled!! For the price they charge they should not be using expired ingredients! The tofu was disgusting and I feel nauseous and my stomach is so freaking upset after just eating a few pieces of the tofu! Never getting food from here again!

Diner Review №17

Hands down best Thai food. Clean restaurant, polite staff, Amazing food!

Diner Review №18

Coconut ice cream sticky rice is awesome!

Diner Review №19

Barn Thai Restaurant is truly an amazing place to eat. I've gone there a few times this year and every time it blew me away with how amazing this food is. The service is great and the decorations are a nice touch. The drunken noodles are the best I've tasted around. This place is way above all the other Thai restaurants I've been to. I will definitely be coming back. Not to mention it is BYOB.

Diner Review №20

We took a take out. First time really loved the food. This time the vegetable red tofu curry was not good. Tofu had a funny shape and texture too.

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Excellent food, very clean restaurant , and great service

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Very tasty and flavorful!

Diner Review №27

This is by far the best Thai in Connecticut! Since my wife and I moved from NYC we have yet to find great thai food, that is until we found Barn Thai! Will be their loyal customers from here on. You must try their Pad See Ew and Pad Thai

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Best Thai food we've ever had! The freshest ingredients made with lots of love! This is a gluten & dairy free paradise for me too! The owners are friendly, warm & kind! We LOVE eating there so we get to visit with Jimmy. Everything we order is delicious! Hoping the word gets out about this hidden gem! We will definitely be sharing with our family & friends!

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Diner Review №33

Authentic tom yum noddle soup. Will become our regular spot

Diner Review №34

It was my first experience trying mango sticky rice it's was one of the best deserts I've had in a long while. Would definitely get more of it. Wasn't able to Dine in they we closing which was a bummer but the desert was top notch.

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Restaurant is clean and foods is delicious

Diner Review №37

Great food. Friendly staff.

Diner Review №38

My first time here & it was lovely. I came for the lunch special & got the dumplings & chicken pad si-iw for $14. The food was flavorful & the perfect portion. I will be back!

Diner Review №39

Upon entering this Thai restaurant, the ambiance might feel unremarkable, but don't let that fool you. The culinary journey here is exceptional, underscored by the creativity of the menu, which offers a unique twist on traditional Thai dishes. Starting from the moment you peruse the inventive menu, authenticity shines through, with staff audibly directly from Thailand, enhancing the dining experience. Their dishes, especially the vibrant papaya salad and fresh rolls with scrumptious sauce, are a testament to their freshness and authenticity. The attention to detail is reminiscent of Thailand itself, like the delicate rose crafted from a straw's wrapper, a rare find in the US. The green curry also stood out, with its delightful taste. This place is a gem brimming with outstanding Thai cuisine with a creative flair.

Diner Review №40

This place is the BEST Thai food we ever had. The owner Jimmy waited on us & was so kind & helpful with helping to discuss ingredients for dietary restrictions & making suggestions. The first time we did take-out & second time dine in...Both great experiences 👏 I highly recommend this gem. It isn't great visibility from street so let's make an effort to patronize this place so they can thrive!

Diner Review №41

I’m in Shelton for a week for work and saw this resturant was highly rated and it did not disappoint. I ordered three things, the cashew nut with chicken, shrimp and chicken shumai and mango sticky rice. The main meals were tasty and full of flavour but the winner is the mango sticky rice. Honestly this is one of the best desserts I have ever tasted, it’s on my top 10 list of desserts. I am blown away by the flavour, it’s a mixture of creamy sweet goodness and the mangoes are so fresh and perfect. I’m trying to think of ways to bring it back with me to London without it spoiling because it was that good. For now it’s sitting in my fridge waiting for me to eat it 🤣. I will definitely be back!!

Diner Review №42

Legitimately one of the best Pad See Ew dishes (if not the best) I’ve ever had. 5 Stars.

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Diner Review №44

The most outstanding Asian/Thai restaurant around. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend it. I have become a regular customer!
Ingredients are fresh and everything is cooked to perfection.

Diner Review №45

The food and service were excellent at Barn Tai. We had Pad Si-iw with shrimp and yellow curry with chicken. Both dishes were fresh with a perfect combination of flavors. They were so delicious that I kept thinking I wanted some more the next day! Regarding the atmosphere, lovely jazz music played in the background, and patrons could bring their wine. The wait staff was amiable and attentive. It was a delightful dining experience, and we will be back.

Diner Review №46

Delicious thai food! We ordered shrimp and chicken pad thai and it was the best we have had in the area! We have been back weekly and the food is great every time. Highly recommend!

Diner Review №47

Food was delicious. Will be going back again. The Thai places we used to go to have not been good. This is our new spot.

Diner Review №48

Cute little low key date night getaway if you are craving some great local Thai food. The service is spot on and the food is authentic, well seasoned and abundant. Try the Thai sampler - is a must!

Diner Review №49

The food is authentic and outstanding. Some of the best Thai food around here.

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First time at Barn Thai tonight, and very impressed. The food was fantastic! I had the Choo Chee Duck as an entree and just about licked the plate clean. My wife enjoyed the Pad Si-iw (I of course stole some) and it was incredible, and my mother in law had the Thai Fried Rice with scallops, (we all tried some because the portion was huge) and was very impressed. The apps were great and the staff was top tier. Highly recommended!

Diner Review №53

Customer service is not great. I ordered food but I was never mentioned about lunch special and when I found it on the menu, I was asked to try next time instead of honoring it

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Barn Thai has become my favorite Thai restaurant in the area. The specials are very good; the Choo Chee Duck and Green Seared Scallop from here are my go-to dishes. I've ordered from here multiple times and the food has been great and consistent each time. I suggest giving this place a try if you haven't yet!

Diner Review №57

Good food. But not like foid in thailand. A bit americanized .Atmosphere has nothing to do with asia/ thailand. But overall decent restaurant.

Diner Review №58

Excellent food!!!

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We got the papaya salad, yum mama and tomyum noodle soup. Everything were so fresh and good. The staff is very friendly too. Would love to come back to try other items on the menu

Diner Review №61

Great food and looking forward to return with friends very soon :)

Diner Review №62

This place is a gem. It's my second time eating here and the food is just as delicious as the first time. Both times I got the spring rolls and pad ki-Mao. The food was fresh, steaming hot and so flavorful. The service is top notch and the restaurant is super clean and beautifully decorated. This is our new go to Thai place!

Diner Review №63

Second time here and it's even better than the first.
Great place, quiet dine in with amazing food. I've gotten basil fried rice, chicken satay, spring rolls and Thai fried rice (shown in picture). Each dish was great.

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The other reviews nailed it. This place has great food, and portions. It’s new ownership from the previous Thai place that was in this location. Soooooo much better! A new favorite spot !

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Love this place. I went to this place with my brother and my friend. Plenty of thai food options to pick. Also they have papaya salad with fermented fish sauce which rarely find in Thai restaurants. Don’t forget to try their coconut ice cream because it serves with sweet stick rice and peanuts, so tasty. Friendly staff and great service.

Diner Review №68

Amazing food and vibe and sweetest waitress ever

Diner Review №69

It was a Thai kinda weekend the Barn is simple yet beautiful the staff is very friendly and attentive the most important thing the food was delicious. Will visit again.

Diner Review №70

Fabulous! Terrific food and service. We have eaten there and gotten take away. Both times the food was fab and fresh. We’ve tried the Tom Kha soup, green curry, larb gai, spring rolls and mango sticky rice. All were the best we’ve had at any Thai food restaurant in CT. Please go and patronize this new, small business on River Road, you’ll be happy you did.

Diner Review №71

The Duck Pad Thai was absolutely delicious! This will be my new go-to Thai restaurant!

Diner Review №72

Very nice and clean design. The food is very tasty and authentic thai. Service is super sweet. Nice restaurant

Diner Review №73

Basil Fried Rice and dumplings lunch special was absolutely delicious. Extremely flavorful and not stingy with the shrimp at all. I also got Pad Ki-Mao and it was also extremely delicious. Along with a Thai ice tea and mango sticky rice for sweets. You can’t get any better than this. I’ve been to Thailand, Thai restaurants in the area and other towns, and I’m so happy this is high quality Thai spot is so close to me!

Diner Review №74

Great food, beautiful ambiance, very clean, attentive and super sweet staff.

Everything I have ever had there has been tasty and a good portion
Sweet young coconut is so good.
Pho has a lots of aromatic spices and it tastes incredible.
Tom Yum Noodle soup is authentic Thai and if you like seafood Barn Thai Noodle soup would be highly recommended

Diner Review №75

Very cute place. Clean, good food portions. Will definitely come back

Details
  • 11 photos
  • 75 reviews
  • 4.8 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 203-513-8543
  • Website: http://www.barnthaict.com/
  • Location: 495 River Rd #1, Shelton, CT 06484, United States
  • Map: 41.288672399999996, -73.0787902
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM–4:30–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM–4:30–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM–4:30–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
  • Saturday: 12–9 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
From the business
  • Identifies as Asian-owned: Available
Service options
  • Kerbside pickup: Available
  • No-contact delivery: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
  • Groups: Available
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available