First time trying Simply Thai tonight and I really enjoyed my meal. Ordered pad see ew with beef, asked them to make it spicy (3 stars). Good level of spice. Every Thai place is different so I wasn’t sure what I was going to get but it was perfect. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of beef and vegetables in my noodles too. I also ordered the Thai Iced Coffee. Some places add too much milk/cream or not enough and it just tastes bitter, they made it with the perfect ratio. Anytime Thai food tastes like home to me, I’m happy. I’d return for sure. Staff was also extremely nice.
Place was empty when we walked in but we saw a lot of take out orders being picked up.
Ive tried many Thai restaurants in CT, the east and west coast, and even Texas this past summer. My go tos are always Pad Thai or Pad See Ew. I've tried both here and they were underwhelming. Both noodle dishes are on the drier side and they taste like they're missing that final oomph that makes Thai noodle dishes extra special. They have just a whisper of their signature flavor. Their saving grace is that we tried the chicken panang curry and enjoyed it, if I ever go back that's what I'll try again. I don't expect to be back anytime soon.
Best Tom yum I’ve had. A big bowl of their Tom yum noodle soup with chicken or shrimp is a flavor sensation ,nutritious and delicious. Try it if you’re a little sick, just want something fresh light and hot or love soup!
I ordered takeout from here on a Sunday afternoon after driving by it many times and never stopping in. I was excited to see some different items on their menu compared to other Thai places nearby and ordered the nam sod as well as the kra prao gai. But were made with ground chicken but tasted so different. They were well made, flavorful and a good sized portion. We got spicy level 3 and it had a good kick, however we both like spicy food so keep that in mind if you order from here.
The food was ready in 15 min and nice and hot when we arrived for pickup. The folks insider were friendly as well.
Overall I definitely recommend a visit!
Conveniently located right off the highway. stopped on our way to NYC. The food was good and the amount was just right for us. The place was clean and the service courteous.
Ive tried many Thai restaurants in CT, the east and west coast, and even Texas this past summer. My go tos are always Pad Thai or Pad See Ew. I've tried both here and they were underwhelming. Both noodle dishes are on the drier side and they taste like they're missing that final oomph that makes Thai noodle dishes extra special. They have just a whisper of their signature flavor. Their saving grace is that we tried the chicken panang curry and enjoyed it, if I ever go back that's what I'll try again. I don't expect to be back anytime soon.
Conveniently located right off the highway. stopped on our way to NYC. The food was good and the amount was just right for us. The place was clean and the service courteous.
Amazing service here. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. Food was also good!
Best Tom yum I’ve had. A big bowl of their Tom yum noodle soup with chicken or shrimp is a flavor sensation ,nutritious and delicious. Try it if you’re a little sick, just want something fresh light and hot or love soup!
The inside needed some attention. The exterior of restuarant was not cleaned up. Or inviting. Simply Thai needs a lot of help.
Excellent food
Ordered Drunken Noodles and tom yum soup. Portions and tastes are goood.
The food was ok the service ok. Nothing to complain about but nothing outstanding either. Gluten free options.
Love this place. Great food, friendly staff and owners.
Had a delicious Panang curry and our company had red curry that was great. Thai ice tea was delicious too. Spiciness levels were helpful as well 👍
First time trying Simply Thai tonight and I really enjoyed my meal. Ordered pad see ew with beef, asked them to make it spicy (3 stars). Good level of spice. Every Thai place is different so I wasn’t sure what I was going to get but it was perfect. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of beef and vegetables in my noodles too. I also ordered the Thai Iced Coffee. Some places add too much milk/cream or not enough and it just tastes bitter, they made it with the perfect ratio. Anytime Thai food tastes like home to me, I’m happy. I’d return for sure. Staff was also extremely nice.
Place was empty when we walked in but we saw a lot of take out orders being picked up.
A dissapointing experience if you expect Thai food. Their flavors are imbalanced in an amateurish way.
The tom yum soup was very sweet and not sour; it tastes like they forgot the tamarind and made do with sugar.
The pineapple fried rice was soaking wet; largely flavorless and mushy; it tasted steamed when I fully expected fried rice: rasins and tomato where an odd choice to add as well.
The pad see eaw was the best of the dishes but still lacking. I love garlic, but I didn't order garlic noodles soaked in oyster sauce; regular broccoli was used; the mushrooms were raw.
The fried tofu was breaded where it should've been battered and the sauce was excessively sweet.
The clientele lacked asian customers in addition.
I would only recommend if real Thai food scared you.
very friendly and attentive server, and the chef even came out and asked if we enjoyed our meal - loved the atmosphere as well!! we came right at opening and it was very quiet and peaceful ◡̈
The staff were very kind and the food was delicious. Bathrooms were nice and clean. Very peaceful setting.
Had a great meal here on our way to Boston. Friendly service, food was fresh, and generous portion sizes. Would definitely come back!
From noodles to curry, everything is always consistently delicious!
Give their desserts a try too!
I cannot recommend Simply Thai enough. I have been going for years and it's always wonderful. They kindly altered my dish with no extra fee. The waitress is kind, the art and atmosphere while dining in is great, and the food is always awesome.
They had amazing food, I will definitely come again. The two people working there at the time were very nice and had great personalities and were quick to take care of us. The atmosphere was very welcoming and cozy. If you are looking for a quick place to get food this is the place.
Food is exceptional here with flavors galore. Crispy calamari app is a must. Lunch specials are generous and delicious!
The best Thai food you’ll find this side of the ct river!!
The takeout was excellent, hot & fresh! Much better than other local Thai places with similar review ratings. Highly recommend.
Duck Panang was delicious.
The chef staff here is amazing and prepare very tasy food. I appreciate them and the serving staff here
Great food and amazing service. The Tom Yum was fresh and flavourful. Pra prik king was delicious.
Horrible Food & Service! Food Smelt like wet dog food
Horrible! My niece and I stopped here for dinner after a long drive and both ordered Pad Thai. Not only was the waitress rude with explaining to me the difference of the different types of noodles, but when we received our food and it smelt like literal CAT LITTER! (No, this is not a racist comment, it honestly smelt like that). I refused to even take a bite, but when my niece did, she said it tasted as bad as it smelt. We had gotten an emergency phone call to leave after that. I asked to just pay for the drinks since we didn’t even touch the food and the waitress came back took my cash and charged me for the entire bill without even telling me she was!! I honestly should have walked out without paying for anything! Disgusting FOOD & SERVICE! I will be requesting a refund today and will write another review on how that goes.
Good Thai food, reasonably priced.
The Pad Thai beef smelled unpleasant and seemed unhygienic. I couldn't stand the strong, bad odor, so I asked to take it away, then I ordered again the red chicken curry, which was also below par."
Very good food. Large servings.
Great food and good service 👌
Peaceful atmosphere. Food and service was good. I like that you can customize how spicy you want your food. Will come again. Thanks!
Ordered the pineapple fried rice to go and when I opened it up to eat there were no cashews, no raisins, one piece of scallion and the rice was mushy and tasteless. Very disappointed
We have got take out from here a couple of times over the last few weeks. The food has been excellent each time, very tasty and freshly prepared. We asked for the dishes to be made vegetarian with no fish sauce, and they handled that without any issues at all. Highly recommended.
Got takeout . First time. Fresh spring rolls and shrimp rolls were ok. Drunkin noodles were ordered mild. They came bland and stuck together in a clump. Rather dry, no sauce.
Loved the food. One of the best thai food i had.
Service is very pleasant and attentive. Panang curry is very flavorful and perfectly spicy.
Excellent Thai food, super nice owner and staff. One of the best Thai places around very very good.
Average pad Thai at best was my first review every time I come here food gets worse
Flavor was delicious my noodles were a little too soft.
Food is always great. The Thai iced tea is very good, as are the golden bags, red curry, and fried ice cream. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed. I would highly recommend visiting if you are in the area.
Restaurant is clean, service is good, and food is fresh and full of flavor.
Twice I dined here on one short vacation as I was impressed! Before placing our groups' orders, the servers on each occasion asked whether anyone was vegan. Right here! They took special care to make sure my ethical lifestyle was respected and pointed out group appetizers others were considering that had dairy products in them. The menu also clearly labeled vegan options (Restaurants: take note! This is why we chose to try this establishment in the first place.) The atmosphere was peaceful and well-decorated with colors and designs that had me feeling like I was getting a true dining experience. The service was great and the food hit the spot.
AMAZING food, I was so hungry, 5 hours into a drive, and on the verge of tears. I stumbled into this beautiful building and was blessed with the juiciest food. The crispy chicken pad Thai and pad see ew were bomb, and the mango stick rice made me cry away all my sorrows. As I walked out, I saw a beautiful rainbow that was probably caused by the incredible food. Thank you guys. Xoxoxo
It was our first time and we were happy with the food. Everything was delicious! We will be back!
There were large chunks of chicken cartilage in my dinner, It grossed me out!
Awesome food as always
Very good restaurant for Thai foods
Very good food, the fried rice dishes are amazing. But all the food was good.
Only come here once a year and every year it does not disappoint. Food it great and atmosphere is relaxing. Been coming here for the past 6 years and counting.
Delicious food, peaceful ambience, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend!
Simply Thai is a fantastic restaurant that delivers authentic Thai flavors. The dishes are flavorful, and the ingredients are fresh. The service is friendly, and the ambiance is welcoming. It's a must-visit for Thai cuisine enthusiasts.
Stopped by for a late lunch with my son. The sign read, “Please
Wait to be seated.” We did. Sadly, our presence wasn’t acknowledge. When I checked the website for information, it said they closed at 3:00pm and open again at 4:30pm. We were there at 2:00pm. So,
we went next door to Oki Asian Bistro.
Food was just ok. Made with American broccoli not Chinese broccoli.
Hi, so just ordered Pho and Mango Rice from the restaurant and found hair in both. Called and was able to receive a full refund, however, they did not seem apologetic and I overheard them discussing placing a note on my account if it happens again. It’s one thing to not apologize, but it’s another to be made to believe that I am lying. Please see the photos below as evidence. Neither my girlfriend nor I have black hair, so it was most definitely not from us.
Great food, savory and balanced flavor. The beef laab was excellent, the sauce was just right. The Sriracha noodles came flaming hot, generous portions of chicken and wide rice noodles, spicy but still edible. The yellow chicken curry was excellent as well, rich creamy sauce. Very friendly attentive staff. Nice decor.
Pro tip: try the specials, they are unique dishes from the chef at a good price.
Avoid at all cost. After 10 minutes of waiting to be seated, we walked out. Servers kept walking around filling other customers waters while ignoring us the whole time.
I haven’t eaten inside the restaurant yet which why I gave this 4 stars, but the food we picked up was definitely worth 5 stars. I had never ordered from here before, so we bought a variety of dishes a to try and they were all as good as the rest.
It's a beautiful restaurant with booths. The music loud, very dull and Asian. It took a while before I got noticed to be seated. I walked into the kitchen to find someone. The service from the waitress was the top thing that would bring me back. The crab rangoons and shrimp dumplings were cooked excellent. I enjoyed the Thai ice tea. It's worth a visit. Bon appetite.
Delicious!
Food was super good been to other Thai places before this one is by far the best in the area
Been going here for years. The food is always fresh and delicious. You can always customize how spicy you like your dishes. Lastly, wonderful customer service!
Slow service even during lunch and there was hardly anybody in there. Food was mediocre. Noodles were overcooked and mushy. Didn't like the iced tea there at all. I had the drunken noodle and the noodles were mushy and kind of all stuck together. Salad was good and I like the dressing.
Very mediocre overall however, the most bizarre thing was in the men's restroom there was no door on the stall and the outter door didn't lock. I couldn't wait and had to take the chance! 🤣
Drunken noodles and Thai sweet tea.
Very tasty meal everything was cooked perfectly. you could tell the vegetables were fresh.
Beautiful, clean ambiance and very friendly service. Definitely a nice quiet lunch spot or a nice Friday date.
Love this place for it's late hours.
Everything was delicious no complaints.
If you have a bigger apatite pay for extra meat. Just a suggestion, the portions are fine.
( Always grab an order of spring rolls )
Great service and tasty food. Perfect dinner stop off the highway to break up a road trip
This is my new favorite spot, the mango fried rice is absolutely amazing and the Thai iced tea has me coming back all too often. Definitely recommend anything on this menu!
Excellent as always. Staff is attentive, food is authentic. I have been there several times and will continue to go.
This the authentic place if you are a Thai food lover ... Don't forget to ask for roasted crushed peanuts while ordering fried rice . ,😉
Food is usually very good. I would recommend you try this Thai.
Found this hidden gem through a friend. Whenever I’m at the Hartford County area, I make sure I stop by for take out. The basil chicken and Tom yum soup are to die for. Delicious food&Great service!
This has long been my favorite Thai place in this area, I get takeout from here all the time.
They offer a wide variety of dishes (I usually stick to the incredible massaman curry, it’s my favorite), and everything they offer is great.
They allow you to customize how spicy you want your food, using a 1 to 5 star scale, so you can either order it how it comes, or indicate how spicy you want it (they call the 5 star heat level “Thai Hot” which is just objectively adorable). I love mine extra extra spicy, so Thai hot never disappoints!
They also offer a wonderful dine in experience, with incredibly friendly employees. Personally, I usually get takeout, and the food is just as fresh and delicious as it would be dining in. Definitely worth checking out!
Good food, great peanut sauce, crab Rangoon, and fried spring rolls.
I have never had a bad dish here. I don’t live very close but the drive it always worth it!
I ordered takeout from here on a Sunday afternoon after driving by it many times and never stopping in. I was excited to see some different items on their menu compared to other Thai places nearby and ordered the nam sod as well as the kra prao gai. But were made with ground chicken but tasted so different. They were well made, flavorful and a good sized portion. We got spicy level 3 and it had a good kick, however we both like spicy food so keep that in mind if you order from here.
The food was ready in 15 min and nice and hot when we arrived for pickup. The folks insider were friendly as well.
Overall I definitely recommend a visit!
Very good Thai food!
Average food. Ordered spring role , couple of spring rolls were burnt. Pad thai and fried rice was ok. Service was ok...
Very good food!
The food was excellent. Ordered the fried chicken over sweet chili fried rice. The best fried rice I’ve ever had.
And excellent service from Eve. She was very attentive and helpful! Definitely coming back.
The Green curry was bitter. The eggplant was undercooked. I don't mind paying high prices if the food is good.
Excellent food. Great ambiance!
Wonderful Thai food.. well prepared nice size portions in an impeccably clean and well run restaurant
Don't walk, run to the tempura fried string beans. Also, their Thai tea is absolutely killer.
Good tom yum....had the curry salmon..very nice also
The food served here is absolutely terrible. I called back requesting for a refund and was not dealt with in a respectful manner. Please do yourself a favor and not order the pineapple fried rice. This isn’t authentic Thai food. I would rate this establishment 0 stars if I could.
We went there for the first time and it was good. The place was relaxing and the waitress was friendly and attentive. We got the vegetable spring rolls which were delicious. We also got sweet chili Chicken fried rice and the spicy eggplant dish, however, while they tasted good, both dishes had an excessive amount of oil. Not a deal breaker, though, but we probably wouldn’t order those particular ones again. Overall good experience.
Good service. Flavourful food.
wish the portion was bigger. good flavor. my friend wasn't a fan of the panag my taste was ok. pretty good flavor on the pad see ewe though. and a Chang beer to wash it all down. 👍
Love this place. My frequent dine/lunch out in Vernon. Great ambience great food. Especially great healthy food. Serene ambience.
We've dined here about 3 times now. We typically get the dinner portion of green curry. My husband likes the all veggie version, and I usually get the shrimp. Ate here today, and I was so happy and surprised at the quality and amount of good, large, tasty, fresh shrimp. The flavors of the curry are so much lighter, more delicate, and far less salty than other area Thai restaurants. Lots of veggies, really delicious.
Amazing good food. This restaurant is a hidden gem.
The food is good but their take-out takes forever, at least twice as long as when we come in and sit down to eat. Twice in a row I've been left standing there an hour after a phone order was placed waiting for the food to come out of the kitchen when the restaurant was nearly empty. Probably not gonna go with their take out anymore.
Food is not tasty unfortunately
The food flavor was "off." Everyone has a bad night, maybe ut was a fluke. It is usually great food.
Always great Thai food and friendly service
Very good, pad Thai excellent, shrimp sweet and sour also very good.
Excellent food at an affordable price.
Love the red curry chicken
Food is outstanding and the service was top notch. Highly recommended to anyone in the Central CT area
Just the best restaurant!! Such a good ambiance, so neat, clean and tidy!! Visited for first time and loved it!! Chicken ginger soup was the ultimate taste I ever tasted till now!! Must try and frequent visit types !!
We go about once a week, easy and quick. Pad Thai and basil fried rice are our go to
We love this thi restaurant always good food and we love thier pho soup and thier wait staff is excellent
Great lunch with my friend Rick. Been here a few times now over the last few years. Each time the food has been wonderful and the staff has been very friendly!
Lovely ambiance, excellent food, excellent service! I am a vegetarian and they were totally accommodating on that front as well. DEFINITELY going back!
The food here is consistently awesome. ♥️ so glad I found this place!
Wasn’t that great not a lot of sauce at all. Had some flavor. Noodles were dry.
The service was a tad slow, so sit back and have a relaxed meal. They offered red snapper which was plentiful and delicious 😋. It was served with a sweet/spicy sauce, very tasty. I will be going back again.
Excellent food. Prompt courteous service. Better Covid-19 protocol. Instead of 6 feet between tables, they are 12 feet to 15 feet between usable dining room tables. Menus are laminated and sanitized, staff is 100% masked at all times. Had calamari appetizer and honey duck main course. Really enjoyed the meal.
Really great Thai cuisine
Food wasn't ready when they said it would be then when I got the food the noodles were so over cooked it was just mush in the container
A bit slow on the service, but decent food.
Delicious
We had fried spring rolls AMAZING
& Chix ginger soup also AMAZING
Holy Yum 🥰
My food smelt like dirty feet I took one bite and spit it out and they still charged me half price. Only go here if you enjoy wasting your time and money.
Excellent food! Staff and service was amazing. Fresh food cooked to perfection. Really impressive not to mention the prices are very reasonable.
My favorite local restaurant. I order from here regularly. The food is always consistently amazing!
Maybe thai food is not for me service was excellent food was not what I was expecting
It’s good Thai food- not the best I ever had but the fried spring rolls with the chili sauce is delicious!
The food is amazing, but I can't tell you how many times I have ordered take out somewhere else because I couldn't place an order over the phone.
Food is great.
Absolutely delicious!!
Very good food friendly staff social distancing only one couple there mostly take out while I was there good selection of Thai very tasty and adult beverages.
Had the tom yum soup...very bland
Excellent! Just discovered this little gem. Good Thai, reasonable prices and good portions. Picked it up and it was hot (temperature wise), fresh and seasoned well. I had the Kua Gai Noodle w/pork - very good. My wife had the Pad Thai w/tofu. The little touches of lime and cashew pieces. Go, go, go! I wouldn't want this place to disappear just because of lack of support.
Hot and sour soup was delicious. Fried calamari was a small serving but tasty; however, it could have been cooked a little more. Pad Thai was okay and duck choo chi was a large tasty portion
A little pricey but by far my favorite place for Pho ! So good!
I''m very picky with restaurants because I cleaned drains in the area for 15 years. If you've seen what I've seen you'd never eat most local Asian food again. This place is one of the exceptions. Kitchen and bathrooms are clean - if a place has a disgusting bathroom, that's a good indication of the condition of the kitchen. That being said, we've been enjoying their food for years--before they opened we drove to Wethersfield for good Thai food from a clean kitchen. Check out the kitchens of the other Thai places mentioned in these reviews and you'll only eat here too. We usually get the chicken pad thai and the pad kua gai, but the curries, chicken ginger soup, and sweet chili fish are also favorites. The pho is good too - much better than the Vietnamese place across the street, Family and staff here are always pleasant and service has always been good when we aren't doing takeout.
Amazing place. They give you the option to choose spice level 1-5, 5 is way high even for an Asian. My advice if you like spicy- stick to 3-4 spice level. Their dishes are super tasty, even the vegetarian ones.
On the positive side: clean place and friendly staff.
On the negative side: dishes quality is below average.
Had the satay chicken, fresh spring rolls and tom yum soup as starters.
Worst satay chicken ever, avoid. Fresh spring rolls is basically tasteless lettuce, avoid. Good tom yum soup, few shrimp, but ok taste.
Had yellow curry chicken, Penang curry and shrimp drunken noodles as entrees. All dishes were disappointing. Drunken noodles is mushy and sad. Yellow curry was so bland. Penang curry was good and the most flavorful.
Would rate as 2 stars, but with covid situation, restaurants need a break.
Lovely food and friendly atmosphere..will definitely come again
Simply good.
Not good. Very plain food. Chicken was good quality but the food is beyond plain. It’s better for us to drive the extra time to go to Manchester to Sukhothai.
Food is delicious.
Love this Thai restaurant. The curry pad thai and pineapple fried rice are amazing. The fresh spring rolls are the best.
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- 4.3 Health Rating
- Contact: +1 860-858-5163
- Website: http://simplythaivernonct.comcastbiz.net/
- Location: 409 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066, United States
- Map: 41.828837299999996, -72.4836031
- Thai restaurant
- Asian restaurant
- Takeout restaurant
- Monday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4:30–9:30 PM
- Tuesday: 4:30–9:30 PM
- Wednesday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4:30–9:30 PM
- Thursday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4:30–9:30 PM
- Friday: 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Sunday: 12–9 PM
- Takeaway: Available
- Dine-in: Available
- Delivery: Available
- Fast service: Available
- Great tea selection: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Solo dining: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
- Alcohol: Available
- Beer: Available
- Cocktails: Available
- Coffee: Available
- Comfort food: Available
- Healthy options: Available
- Small plates: Available
- Vegan options: Available
- Vegetarian options: Available
- Wine: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Dessert: Available
- Seating: Available
- Toilet: Available
- Casual: Available
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- Groups: Available
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- Accepts reservations: Available
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- Good for kids: Available
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