South Side Thai Restaurant

628 S Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492, United States

South Side Thai Restaurant
About Us

Welcome to South Side Thai” located in Wallingford, CT. We are a family-owned restaurant. We grew up in Thailand and enjoy preparing delicious high-quality authentic Thai cuisine. We would love to have you experience our culture through our food. At South Side Thai we offer authentic Thai dishes made with only the freshest and finest ingredients.
Come visit us and experience our culture. We strive to give you a relaxing dining experience served by our friendly staff.
Not sure what to order? Try one of our savory Chef’s specials.
We look forward to serving you..
See you soon!!
South Side Thai

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Diner Review №1

Excellent pad Thai with grilled shrimp & Edamame

Diner Review №2

I was in the mood for Thai food. Just had lunch special at Southside Thai; Drunken Noodle w/vegetables, came with salad or soup. Fresh, delicious, supremely appetizing. Reasonably priced too. will return!

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Great food and service!

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Everything at this restaurant was phenomenal. Highly recommend.

Diner Review №6

Amazing soups, food and people!

Diner Review №7

First time having kimchi and the kimchi fried rice with chicken did not disappoint! Ease of ordering online and pickup was excellent.

Diner Review №8

First time eating here. It wont be my last. We ordered the drunken noodles with chicken (medium) and the mango rice (hot). Did not disappoint. Absolutely incredible.

Diner Review №9

Love this place! Very friendly, attentive staff which is wonderful. The food is delicious!..everything taste so fresh. I definetly recommended. Now my favorite place for Thai food.

Diner Review №10

Basil fried rice with chicken was chefs kiss

Diner Review №11

This little nonscript almost delightful oasis was a gem. Greetings at the door, seating in stressless environment of soft piano music. Staff very attentive and a menu is everything Tai food is. And all offerings are fresh vegetables. The environment invites you just enjoy and relax. I spent two hours just enjoying the ambience. Amazing meals extremely satisfying. I actually don't think people know about them so on my media in my town which supports local restaurants they might understand how to promote their business but I put it on town site. This place should be celebrated in our community. I got you because you are awesome

Diner Review №12

Everyone was very nice and food was exceptionally fresh. Will be back.

Diner Review №13

Very hospitable! Owner was kind, great tasting food.

Diner Review №14

Very good. They care. Khao soy and drunken noodle excellent.

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Best Pad Thai I've ever had!!

Diner Review №17

My favorite restaurant in Wallingford. Kind people, lovely atmosphere, delicious food.

Diner Review №18

Absolutely delicious!!!

Diner Review №19

Coconut shrimp is amazing!

Diner Review №20

Fast service, great atmosphere, delicious food!

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We’ve been coming to south side Thai for many years through many owners. I have to say this was one of the best meals we’ve had here. Summer rolls papaya salad pho and cashew chicken were all great. The food is amazing

Diner Review №23

Home-like Thai restaurant with genuine Thai food and excellent service! This is our family go to place for curry, drunken noodles, and sticky rice!
I strongly recommend this place!

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Diner Review №26

Fantastic food and service. We had dumplings, chicken pho, and avocado curry…so good! Recommend this place to everyone.

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Diner Review №28

Food was great! I had the wonton pad Thai, mago sticky rice and Thai iced tea. Wonderful service as well! Looking forward to coming back

Diner Review №29

If you are looking for any best Thai curry and delicious food I would recommend you to come by this restaurant.

Diner Review №30

Great food & great customer service!! I wi recommend anyone to come for authentic Thai food!!

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Diner Review №32

Very Friendly , and Chicken fried Rice is So delicious. Thank you

Diner Review №33

Great food, excellent service! We ordered vegan and had many choices. Tasteful piano music, nice decor.

Diner Review №34

THIS CURRY WAS SO GOOD! So spicy and complex and delicious. The portion was actually sizable too!! And the ladies inside greeted me with such a warm welcome, we had a whole conversation and they were so kind and friendly. 10/10 would recommend

Diner Review №35

Honestly the freshest and best drunken noodles I’ve had in forever. I got the shrimp
Med spicy and it was perfect. Def will be back

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Diner Review №37

Delicious food, great ambience and price friendly

Diner Review №38

Lovely jazz music playing. Excellent service, so friendly. Amazing food!! Pad See Ew was phenomenal! Ate too fast to take a photo, that’s how good it was.

Diner Review №39

Yum. Outstanding.

Diner Review №40

Great eatery!

Diner Review №41

This is the only Thai place I will eat at. Our waitress is ALWAYS so kind and the food is ALWAYS so fresh and delicious! Our favorite spot!

Diner Review №42

I recently had the pleasure of dining at South Side Thai Restaurant in Wallingford with my daughter, who lives just down the road. What a hidden gem! Don’t be fooled by its modest exterior—inside, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a clean, cozy setup. A stunning picture window on one end and a sleek built-in wall fire on the other create a delightful ambiance, all complemented by smooth jazz playing overhead.

The staff was incredibly friendly and efficient, making us feel right at home. As for the food—wow! Every dish was impressive, crafted with fresh ingredients and presented beautifully. We enjoyed summer rolls, papaya salad, and two different noodle dishes, all bursting with flavor and served in generous portions. The attention to detail even extended to the tea, which came in the most exquisite cup with a delicate cover—a small touch that added to the charm.

Finding Thai food that checks all the boxes is rare, but South Side Thai exceeds expectations. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

Diner Review №43

Great experience and lovely service! Very attentive and the food was delicious

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Diner Review №46

Driving thru Wallingford ... South Side Thai is a total gem. On all counts. What a surprise, what excellent Thai food. We will take a detour off the highway again for this place. (Try the avocado curry soup.)

Diner Review №47

This was our 1st visit to South Side Thai Restaurant. The authentic Thai food was enticing and delicious. We will be back to try everything on the menu!
Update... we have been back a few times since our first visit and this is definitely the best Thai food around!! Thank you!!
Another great visit at South Side Thai! Each dish is better than the last! We really enjoyed the Chicken Shumai and Thai Iced Tea! 😊

Diner Review №48

When I’m not in Thailand I try to find authentic cuisine. Khao Soi here is an amazing replication of this classic Northern Thailand dish. It’s hard to order anything else on the menu. I did try the Mango Curry which I ate in Hua Hin. I’m a repeat customer.

Diner Review №49

Reasonable prices, excellent service fresh ingredients, recommended!

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Diner Review №52

Super attentive, friendly staff, delicious and authentic cuisine, what else could you ask for?! The menu is extensive and I can’t wait to try it all. 😊

Diner Review №53

What a serene place to relax while eating my food. I drove 35 minutes and I am not disappointed with the food quality and the service provided. Very busy restaurant and I could see that the quality of service doesn't affect the staff. Top notch place to eat with or without family. Authentic food for sure. I will definitely be back.

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Incredible food and great waitress

Diner Review №56

Just good Thai food.

Diner Review №57

I found this place one day at my job and ever since then can’t get enough of their food the people are wonderful always greeting you with a smile that you can’t forget.

Diner Review №58

The food here is really delicious the people are really friendly.. my favorite place to come eat

Diner Review №59

Food so great, waitress so nice, my boyfriend very love it, please come and enjoy real Thai food.

Diner Review №60

Groodpho andawesome fried dumplings

Diner Review №61

A cozy, clean thai restaurant with tasty dishes and friendly warm service. The crab fried rice was perfect and the crying tiger was amazing!!

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Diner Review №64

Edited review : never had a problem before with south side Thai but I recently ordered a pad Thai and was disappointed. I don't know if they ran out of the flat noodles but they were made with a different kind of rice noodle (round). But it was more than just the wrong noodle, the overall taste of the dish was just not the same. My husband enjoyed his basil rice very much. And the curry puffs were ok, I'd prefer more veggies inside. I was not a fan of the duck fat being uncooked, prefer it crispy, so if I order again I will specify to have crispy fat or just not get duck.

Original review: This was our first time trying South Side Thai, and we are glad we ordered. My husband and I both got paid Thai, we ordered them how we wanted and they not only did they accommodate our requests but they tasted delicious 😋. I also wanted to try the dumplings, which were so fresh and also very tasty. We were trying to find a new place for pad Thai because the last couple places we have been to were less than impressive we will definitely order again from South Side Thai and can't wait to try some different items int he menu!

Diner Review №65

Highly recommend. I've had Thai food in surrounding towns, but this is by far the best. From the very polite person on the phone who took my order, to the great food, everything was excellent. Gyozas,crab Rangoon, and fried basil rice are top notch!

Diner Review №66

I have ordered from South Side Thai multiple times now and each meal has been delicious! Both the wonton soup and the beef pho had so much flavor. I highly recommend thier food. Crispy chicken, any type of fried rice and noodle dishes are all amazing.

The service is great, the staff are very friendly and always have a smile.

Diner Review №67

Super helpful over the phone. Milk tea and deserts are amazing!

Diner Review №68

Awesome service and great food! Definitely will be back.

Diner Review №69

First time back since the place reopened with new owners. It's a hidden gem tucked away in a tiny strip mall. Food was excellent (peanut curry, chicken satay, pho beef noodle soup), as was the service. There's a new menu with more and different choices such as peanut curry and mango curry. We are going back to try more of the new dishes. This updated restaurant is a great addition to the Wallingford dining scene.

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Diner Review №71

I had an amazing meal at this Thai restaurant! The Thai Tea Boba was perfectly sweet and creamy, a refreshing treat. The Papaya Salad was fresh and flavorful, with just the right balance of tangy and spicy. And the Chicken Pad Thai? Absolutely delicious! The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the flavors were spot on. The portions were generous, and the service was friendly and quick. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend if you're craving authentic Thai food!

Diner Review №72

amazing food, friendly staff. definitely recommend

Diner Review №73

Really delicious food and drinks, excellent and friendly service, and very affordable pricing. This place is perfect.

Diner Review №74

Best Thai food ever! I love it here, I ordered drunken noodle, general gao chicken, peanut curry, crab fried rice and chicken satay. Everything was outstanding. Food was out quick and fresh and hot. So, so, good.

The restaurant was extremely clean, nicely lit.
The staff were all super nice, friendly and didn’t rush us despite being there at closing, they encouraged us to take our time finishing

So friendly, super delicious, wonderful experience, the prices are very reasonable.

Diner Review №75

Got the pad Thai and panang curry and both were underwhelming

Diner Review №76

Hidden gem! We will visit on our way back and forward from Boston!

Diner Review №77

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Diner Review №78

Food was really good. Nice and hot when served. This was our first time there. We will definitely go again.

Diner Review №79

Great food and service. Try Drunkin noodles

Diner Review №80

New ownership!! This is now the best Thai food in Wallingford and one of the best i’ve ever had. Great food and the owners are very nice people! We will definitely be back.

Diner Review №81

Fantastic Green beef noodle menu. It’s perfect test 👍 I have never tried it before in a Thai restaurant. I call this menu Thai Spaghetti. And I ordered more Togo for Choo Chee Duck 😊✌️

Diner Review №82

Tried this place again after seeing reviews that there was a change of ownership and we absolutely loved everything we ordered! The customer service was also super nice. Will definitely try more items and dine in as it’s now open. Highly recommend!!

Diner Review №83

Love this place the owner and staff service so friendly they make me happy and feel like home

Diner Review №84

The food here is great! We love the panang curry - one of us gets it every time we come. The staff is friendly, the service is good, and the prices are very reasonable. It’s a great place to sit down, too, the atmosphere is inviting and comfortable. It’s exactly what I want from a local Thai spot.

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Diner Review №86

We heard South Side Thai recently reopened under new ownership, with a chef that we used to love from a restaurant that’s now closed. We found it to be the same food we knew and loved from the other spot! I had never been to South Side prior to this visit, so I can’t say how it compares to the previous ownership, but we were very happy with our meal here. The Choo Chee duck is one of our favorite dishes from this chef! The food arrived to the table quickly, and the new owners were friendly and welcoming. The dining room was clean and inviting. A great spot to know about in Wallingford for Thai food!

Diner Review №87

We loved the appetizers and dishes we ordered, they all passed our palate test. The prices are reasonable, and the selection is wide. The restaurant is clean and has a cozy, homey feel. The staff and owners are warm and attentive, willing to adjust the food to suit your taste preferences, whether you like it spicy, mild, or not spicy at all. Overall, our dining experience was very satisfying, both when we dined in and when we did takeout. My family highly recommends South Side Thai Restaurant. Congratulations to the new owners & staff !!

Diner Review №88

Best Thai food in Wallingford!

Diner Review №89

The pad thai and drunken noodles were amazing! Definitely give this place a try.

Diner Review №90

Food is good and service was excellent,, the best Thai in Meriden and Wallingford ct area ,, so I really recommend ppl go there ♥️♥️

Diner Review №91

I came here for dinner with my friends and all in all it was an amazing experience. The servers were very timely in helping us and the customer service was quality. Aside from that the food was delicious and very authentic. Overall a great restaurant, I will definitely be coming again.

Diner Review №92

My family and I had their pad thai with shrimp last night and it was delicious. Excited to start coming here more now that they have reopened.

Diner Review №93

The restaurant is under the new management right now! It was a grand opening today! The food is better than ever! Mimi is so lovely and kind. We got some appetizers and main. Basil friedrice is a must try! The ambience boast a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere with traditional Thai decor. Very recommended! If you’re looking for Thai food look no further than South Side!

Diner Review №94

I recommend you guys to give them a try!!!!
It’s very LOVELY restaurant and on top of that the staffs are very nice.
Best Basil Fried Rice and Pad Thai in connecticut! Also it’s under new management! I love it very much!

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Diner Review №96

Definition of a hidden gem. Had I not searched for Thai food where I happened to be I never would have found it. The portions are perfect, the food is fresh, and the ingredients were super tasty. I will absolutely go here again!

Diner Review №97

Food was just ok

Diner Review №98

Food was awesome. Service was pleasant and attentive. Restaurant is small, but very charming and welcoming. We had a great meal

Diner Review №99

Great food, easy takeout ordering. Nice dining experience if you choose to dine in.

Diner Review №100

I ordered from here multiple times, today specifically I ordered 3 orders of chicken satay. I opened my food when I got home and noticed that the portion size had been reduced. I immediately called the restaurant and was transferred to the cook, which is the owner I explained that there had to be something wrong because the portion size was so much less. He informed me that he had to cut the chicken because he doesn’t keep profits? I asked him Who keeps the profits then? I paid you and you gave me way less food and didn’t tell Me anything about reduced portion sizes. He had taken 1 previous portion size and cut to make into 3 portion sizes. My pinky is bigger than the portion given. I think for this inconvenience you should give me at least one order refund he responded by saying you give me chicken back I resell and give your Money back. WHAT??? I asked. That’s disgusting and completely unacceptable. Will inform local health department and the FDA! I will also let everyone know not to visit this restaurant that’s resells food! So NASTY with exceptionally Poor customer service! Yuck!!

Diner Review №101

I ordered, via Uber eats, the Southside Pho with duck, seafood combo and vegetables. Wow! The broth is so authentic! The duck had crispy skin, the scallop was U12, the shrimp was easily U16, and there were 4! The calamari was beautiful, and fresh, crispy veggies:carrot, broccoli, snap peas, mushrooms, bean sprouts. Simply superb!! I asked for extra bean sprouts and Thai basil. Ordered their homemade garlic chili oil and lime on the side. This was wonderful! Now my go to for Pho, and I work in New Haven, so there are plenty of Pho options, but no competition/comparison...well done South Side Thai, well done! I'll be back!!

Diner Review №102

I couldn’t tell from the outside when I arrived here today, the restaurant was very cozy and clean - well ventilated.
Three of us ordered coconut shrimp to share, one not spicy pad thai with shrimp, spicy beef pad thai, and chicken drunken noodle. I tried all the dish- and they were good. Very strong flavor in the spicy beef pad thai and drunken noodle but the regular shrimp pad thai was a bit too sweet in my taste.
Coconut shrimp was delicious! The shrimps were cooked perfectly. It was fresh and the texture was delightful.
Drunken noodle was interesting. It had a strong flavor! What intrigued me was the hot basil sauce they used in the dish. I enjoyed this dish but it was different from what I’m used to. It just had a strong soy sauce note which I didn’t mind !
Beef pad thai looked really good and we could tell the beef wasn’t overcooked and it was perfect for my hubby as he likes his beef abit undercooked.
Overall, I’m glad we tried this place and if I lived in the neighborhood this place would have been my go-to thai spot!

Diner Review №103

Best Thai food. Always hot and fresh. Clean and great service. Five stars from us.

Diner Review №104

Darn the owners changed and so did the food. My pad Thai had broken noodles so that when you picked it up, they were 2-3 inches. It was gelatinous, maybe it was because the noodles were overcooked. I didn’t eat it. They offered to make it again but I declined. They kept it on the bill but it was fine since I wasn’t going back. The tofu basil was better but I probably will not go again. The service on the otherhand is much better than the previous owners. I haven’t been in this part of town for a year and didn’t realize it had new owners.

Update- I would have eaten the pad Thai if it was any good. I eat alone all the time . I didn't tip because I told her that you shouldn't charge for a terrible dish and that you should pay her for the dish I paid.
Wallingford might not be a cosmopolitan of a town but people here have good taste- they know when something taste good /authentic. The previous owners made authentic Thai that was delicious. They brought me Thai chilis in fish sauce, your restaurant doesn't even have that anymore.
Cooking pad Thai noodles should have been easy. I was the only one in your restaurant. I was so looking forward to it since I had moved and missed the food. But it was a huge disappointment and your place is like most Thai restaurants now - mediocre.
Don’t accuse me of being full. If the food is good, people take it to go. I ate just the tofu from the basil dish which was more just brown sauce and I was trying to figure out what was wrong with the pad Thai. When noodles are over cooked and broken, perhaps, you kitchen might want to consider why that happened.
Make tastier food and you won’t have a person who loved this place complain and vow not to e er go back.
If you want to be defensive, fight back by making tastier food.
By the way, I waited for the wait staff to come get my check and finally walked up and paid at the register. So, you guys are friendlier when I entered, that doesn't mean the service was great. In the first post, I was trying to say something positive but it wasn't deserved. I hope you take this opportunity to visit some other Thai restaurants in New Haven and see why your food isn’t great.

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Diner Review №106

This place is a hidden jam, food is very tasty and the server is very friendly and attentive. For the price you pay, it's definitely a go spot. Definitely going back.

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Diner Review №108

Was okay

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Diner Review №110

Excellent restaurant- highly recommended. Service was perfect, food was delicious and plentiful, and price was very reasonable.

Diner Review №111

Overall their food is good Thai food. The veggie and tofu drunken noodle only had 3 pieces of tofu in it. The chicken drunken noodle had a good amount of chicken in it. Their soups were flavorful but the broth was thinner than other restaurants we’ve been to.

Diner Review №112

Just had a lovely dinner! The service was great and all in our party were pleased with the extensive menu and their choices. We will be back!

Diner Review №113

Great atmosphere and excellent food!

Diner Review №114

A hidden gem. Great food at reasonable prices. Found it by accident but it was great.

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Diner Review №116

Decided to try South Side Thai a few weeks ago and it did not disappoint. Food was delicious and service was great. Our server, Rose, was helpful explaining the menu and making us feel welcome. Definitely will be back!

Diner Review №117

Delicious food and very quick service. This was my first order from Southside Thai and it was great. I really enjoyed the food and will definitely be ordering again.

Diner Review №118

Best chicken hot basil anywhere! Definitely recommend

Diner Review №119

The pad thai had no sweet component whatsoever, and there was no lime wedge. These are standard ingredients. Also, there were barely any scallions. I had to forego eating until a later time since it tasted like just cooking oil and some spice which I requested. I had to add some brown sugar and lime juice which solved the problem, in terms of being able to actually eat it. Be prepared for the food to be underwhelming.

Diner Review №120

Had a very good lunch at south side Thai, food was fresh and tasty. Had the spring rolls for an appetizer, The spring rolls were delicious. Had the pad Thai with chicken for my meal and this was great, seasoned and cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend.

Diner Review №121

This was my first time experiencing Thai food. The service was amazing, we were greeted right away and seated. The decor was peaceful and relaxing the waterfall is a nice touch. The food was extremely tasteful. The flavors came through and could be tasted in each bite. I had the shrimp rice. The amount of shrimp in the meal was more than I could have ever expected. I was most surprised at the pricing, it was less than I could have expected. All the items on the menu was very reasonably priced.

Diner Review №122

South Side Thai is a gem of a Thai restaurant! I am a vegetarian and eat Thai food very often; this was amongst the best that I've had!

I went in on a Thursday for lunch. I ordered the veggie summer rolls (appetizer), a green curry with vegetables and tofu (lunch), and the mango with sticky rice (dessert).

The summer rolls were perfection; they were filled with fresh, crisp vegetables, and the peanut sauce was perfect in consistency and flavor. They also sliced the rolls up, like little sushi pieces, which I found much more enjoyable than the whole rolls!

The green curry was, again, spot on. The vegetables were very fresh, not over cooked, and plentiful. The tofu was lightly fried, and cooked perfectly. I ordered medium spice, and it was just enough to give me the sniffles (not too hot, or too mild). For reference, I have a high tolerance for spice, and enjoyed it.

The mango with sticky rice was also perfection. The mango was perfectly ripe, sweet, and fresh. The rice had the right amount of coconut cream poured over it.

The service was very fast, and overall excellent. The waitress was polite and attentive.

The atmosphere was very well done. There was a cascading water decoration on one wall, and a large fish tank on another wall. The place was clean, airy, and comfortable. The bathroom was super clean.

Overall, I highly recommend this place if you like Thai food, or if you are interested in trying Thai food (you should)! My only complaint is that it is located 30 miles from my house! 😂 Even so, I will definitely be going back! 😆 Great job!

Diner Review №123

Had the chance to check this place out for lunch today, and it was amazing.

The Golden Bag, appetizer (chicken in a fried wonton) was surprisingly light. It was perfect - very flavorful and it came out crispy, with no grease.

The Pad Thai chicken was stellar. Huge portion that made a second meal. Everything was fresh and the service was great.

I cannot wait to return! Thank you all for a great experience!!

Diner Review №124

Good place for a night out. Sweet staff

Diner Review №125

Stopped in for some Drunken noodles tonight and found out this place is under new management. By far the best drunken noodles we’ve had in town so far!! We will be back again. Great staff, clean and welcoming atmosphere! Give it a try!

Diner Review №126

This restaurant is a hidden gem. The food is outstanding!!! They are under new owners. I am a total foodie and was blown away. Finally great Thai in Wallingford. We had the crispy calamari appetizer because we read a review that highly recommend it and we loved it. The calamari was tender with a delicate crispy coating, and it came with 2 delicious dipping sauces. I couldn’t decide which sauce I loved more. The drunken noodle with beef was excellent and my pineapple fried rice with shrimp was perfect. Good portions and reasonable prices. I will be their new regular customer!

Diner Review №127

Have been several times now. Thoroughly delicious Thai food - no corners cut! The drunken noodle is a mandatory try if you go, it's **out of this world**. Courteous staff, too - always pleasant and helpful with questions/recommendations.

Diner Review №128

Ever since they changed ownership in December 2022 the food is nearly inedible and unbelievably expensive. I have been coming here for years and unfortunately won’t be going anymore.

Diner Review №129

Amazing

Diner Review №130

I ate my lunch at this place when I was in Wallingford for work. The guy was about to close at the time but still let me in. I would say this is one of, if not, the best Thai restaurant I have ever been.

Diner Review №131

We were in the mood for Thai food tonight and this ABSOLUTELY hit the spot! This was our first time here and all I could think was "what took me so long to try this place?!" We ordered a few appetizers..Chicken Satay & the Calamari...both were awesome but the Calamari was a showstopper. The creamy sauce it came with is 5 stars on it's own but pair it with the perfectly fried crispy calamari and we were in heaven...if I could give it 10 stars on here I would. The Pad Thai was also SO good, such a generous portion...and with the side of peanut sauce I ordered...PERFECT. I forgot what dish my husband ordered but the little bite he shared before stuffing his face was delicious. Everything was great! I can't wait till the next time we order to try more!

Diner Review №132

I ordered 70 dollars worth of food and had horrible nausea vomiting and diarrhea. I can’t even keep water down after eating their food. Very disappointed and very sick.

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Diner Review №134

ABSOLUTELY the BEST service I’ve had in a long time. The ambience was GREAT and the food flavor is OUTSTANDING. The owners went out of their way to make us feel at home. Can’t say enough good things about this place. Will definitely be going back!

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Diner Review №136

Amazing place. I had a birthday celebration there with six of my friends and it was a great time! The owner and her staff were so friendly and accommodating. But, the best part was the delicious food!! My friends are seasoned Thai food eaters and they were impressed! We all loved everything that we ordered and we ordered a lot lol! I had crab rangoons (x2) and the teriyaki salmon and loved every bite. We will definitely be back!!

Diner Review №137

My family enjoys all the stired fried noodle, drunken noodle, pad Thai, pad see-ew. Appetizers are great too.

Diner Review №138

Great food and service. We had the Thai Calamari(my fave), Crab Rangoons and Coconut Shrimp apps. For dinner it was Drunken Noodles w/ Pork and Cashew Nut w/Shrimp. Fantastic! Even had dessert. Fried Banana's w/Ice Cream and Thai Pumpkin Custard. You have to try it!

Diner Review №139

A nice little new restaurant; food was fantastic, a wonderful service. Definitely going back!

Diner Review №140

The foods look good and authentic, I am looking forward to trying them.

Diner Review №141

Excellent Restaurant, great place to take family and friends. The staff is incredibly friendly. It's the best Thai place around, I have eaten there multiple times over the past couple of months and each time was fantastic. The basil fried rice and drunken noodles are my personal favorites!

Diner Review №142

Excellent food and service
Fresh ingredients and generous portions
I almost never post reviews but would recommend this place

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Diner Review №144

Our go-to Thai restaurant. Always delicious

Diner Review №145

This little restaurant is a hidden gem off the beaten path. Probably the best Thai food I have ever had. Our favorites were the crab rangoon, salad with extra ginger dressing and the red curry chicken with peanut sauce on top!

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Nice atmosphere, good food

Diner Review №148

Loved the place ! A bit pricey but worth visiting and trying their menu. Waitress was very nice, environment was nice and clean. The only downside of this place is that it's located a bit off hand ... Overall: great place for lunch.

Diner Review №149

Got takeout for first time. Pad thai with duck was amazing and full of flavor. Coconut shrimp was tasty too. Will return.

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This restaurant is the reason why I fell in love with Drunken Noodles! Tried various restaurants and the standard to go by is from going to this particular Thai location. Super nice workers, one in particular is named Sarah! Would recommend this to anyone looking to try something different.

Diner Review №152

Fantastic service, even better food. I judge a Thai restaurant by their curry, drunken noodles, and any soup. If those 3 things are homeruns then it's a winner. It's very cute inside and very clean. Excellent ambiance. Seriously 10 out of 10. I will definitely be back!

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Diner Review №154

This is our favorite Thai place in the area. It's reasonably priced and the curries are fantastic. I love the yellow curry with extra spice added. It is so flavourful and the pineapples are melt in your mouth! The pad thai is also fantastic and the Thai iced tea is always tasty. Dine-in is better than takeout in our opinion. There have been a few dishes we weren't crazy about but it just came down to personal preference.

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Food is ok. Had better for the price. I like Thai food and since it was close I tried it. Had the pai thai. Ok. I will try again with something else, maybe it will be better tasting.

Diner Review №159

Golden bag + tofu panang curry - chef's kiss.

Diner Review №160

Had a slight Uber Eats issue that ended up being my own mistake and they were so gracious. The food was phenomenal and I will be ordering again. And again!

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It's not my go to.

Diner Review №165

Always a favorite place to get pineapple fried rice with chicken.

Diner Review №166

The drunken fried rice from this place blew my mind. Highly recommended!!

Diner Review №167

Super great customer experience didn’t even try the food yet

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Diner Review №169

Very good. Often takes a bit longer than they say on the phone. But it's worth the wait.

Diner Review №170

One of the best Thia food restaurants in the town.

Diner Review №171

I wish this place was more consistent. It was consistent with previous owners. Always order the same thing. Chicken drunken rice. After new owner bought restaurant, it wasn’t the same drunken rice so I stopped going there. Then I tried it again and it was delicious. I went today and it was not delicious. Chicken tasted dry, maybe previously cooked, rice wasn’t the same either. I won’t be going again anytime soon. Being Consistent is key...

Diner Review №172

Delicious red curry with just the right amount of zingy spice, "golden bag" is not an exaggeration, crunchy chicken dangerously tasty. First time trying their food, it'll be far from the last.

Diner Review №173

Always a treat. The lunch special price and value is 10/10. Always fresh and staff is friendly.

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A solid thai food spot, has all your usual options

Diner Review №176

Awesome and fresh not a real fancy place reasonably priced excellent service I will definitely

Diner Review №177

Nice, warm ambiance. Clean. Good variety on menu. Excellent service. Server, Sarah, spoke perfectly clear English and was very attentive. Food was delish. Good gem in Meriden area.

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Fish sauce on Erry'thing!

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Food quality went down drastically after the old owners sold the place

Diner Review №182

This used to be my absolute favorite Thai restaurant, and I used to refuse to eat anywhere else, but ever since the new owners came in it hasn’t been the same. The food is decently good, but it’s not as great as it used to be. The previous owner apparently sold the restaurant along with her recipes, and even though they have the same menu items, you can most definitely tell that the recipes have been altered. The crab rangoons aren’t as sweet as they used to be, and the last time I ordered them they were almost burnt. Now they put an overwhelming amount of scallions which the previous ones used to not have at all, and if they did you most definitely couldn’t taste them. Their Kaw Soi isn’t as good either, and their drunken noodles look completely different. I think they should’ve just changed the name of the restaurant and come up with their own menu because they’re trying to make it seem that it’s as good as it’s always been, but unfortunately they don’t measure up. I might eat here again, but I’m definitely going to keep looking for a better Thai restaurant.

Diner Review №183

best place ever! the green curry is the way to go!!!

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Excellent authentic Thai food

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Tasty

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This was my first and only place to get thai food. Ive tried other places and no one compared to south side thai. The owner even kept the place open for me to pick up my food when i was running late! Also try the thai tea, its really good.

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Tonight's order of fresh vegetable rolls and chicken larb salad was very disappointing. The new owners have raised the prices and cut back the portions. My fresh vegetable rolls used to be 2 rolls. I got just one and got charged $8.00! My salad was stretched so thin in the take out container that all you saw was the bottom of the container. The little chicken salad wasn$10.00. I tried calling back and they are closed. I will not be eating here again. I miss the former owners.

Diner Review №192

Yum! Yum!

Diner Review №193

Place is terrible, rather just eat fast food.. theres a million better Thai restaurants in the area.

Diner Review №194

The restaurant has been sold. There is no comparison to the original; poor service and mediocre food. If you were a regular, try it once. You will not be back.

Diner Review №195

Very nice people and good, authentic Thai food.

Diner Review №196

Great Thai food and friendly staff!

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Nice food at fair prices

Details
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  • 200 reviews
  • 4.6 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 203-269-8868
  • Website: https://www.southsidethaiwallingford.com/
  • Location: 628 S Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492, United States
  • Map: 41.4417153, -72.8311356
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
  • Asian fusion restaurant
  • Asian restaurant
  • Vegetarian restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday: 12–10 PM
  • Sunday: 12–9 PM
Service options
  • Kerbside pickup: Available
  • No-contact delivery: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fireplace: Available
  • 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
  • Vegetarian options: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Gender-neutral toilets: Available
  • Toilet: Available
  • Wi-Fi: Available
  • Wi-Fi: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
Crowd
  • Groups: 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