ThaiRiffic by the Sea

146 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA 01907, United States

ThaiRiffic by the Sea
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Thai & Asian Cuisine and Bar

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อร่อยคะ คนไทยทำ กระเพราเนื้ออร่อย เจ้าของคนไทย

Diner Review №4

LOVE, LOVE and LOVE this place. We have been buying from them at least once a week for the past year. One suggestion, can you PLEASE open earlier on saturday's?? Now that we moved further away we can only come back on Saturdays, would love to come in for lunch!

Diner Review №5

Extremely pleased to have delicious Thai food close by. So far I’ve had pad Thai thaylay, cashew chicken nut, spicy basil fried rice, and mango curry. All dishes were made to perfection.

Diner Review №6

Phenomenal food

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Wow! All of the food was so amazing! Our group shared crab Rangoon, seaweed salad and curry puffs for appetizers. We then shared the green chicken curry, Mongolian beef, and drunken noodles with shrimp for entrees. All three were delicious but the green curry was my personal favorite! Oh and don’t forget mango sticky rice for dessert! I will be dreaming about this restaurant!

Diner Review №9

It was pretty nice really The food was good but there was a lone diner, listening to some thing on his phone the entire time at a loud volume in some foreign language. We ask the waiter if they could perhaps ask him to use headphones or something but they said they couldn't address it. We had to move our seats to the other side of the restaurant but could still hear it.

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Great service and all the dishes we ordered were excellent 👌

Diner Review №12

Hands down the best Thai food I’ve had in the US. Food is always fresh and delicious.

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Definitely a return spot for me. Extensive menu with deliciously creative dishes. I loved the curry puff appetizer and seafood madness. Excellent Basil gin cocktail as well.

Diner Review №16

The food was good overall, but the curries (green and panang) in particular could’ve used more flavor. The spring rolls were very good. The boba was really bad. Not much parking.

Diner Review №17

First time there! Got take out , it was good!

Diner Review №18

Excellent, excellent food, lovely place & atmosphere. Could use a curtain or partition to block the chill running thru most of the dining area each time door opens. Yet the spices warm you right up!
Will be back!

Diner Review №19

Awesome vibes, great food, Thai coffee, and the strawberry cheesecake were perfect to close it all off.

Diner Review №20

We get take out from this place at least once a week. We love it. They are a bit pricey though. I wish they open a little earlier than 5. Even 4 would be better.
LOVE their gyoza

Diner Review №21

Way too expensive. $20 for a small container of pad thai

Diner Review №22

Great spot to eat in or for take out. Their food is great!

Diner Review №23

We passed the restaurant on our way to Salem. We ordered chicken Panang Currey and crab fried rice. The portion is enough for four of us to share ( 2 adults, 2 kids). The restaurant itself is cute and has comfy atmosphere, the staff is also nice. The crab fried rice actually is one of the best that i ve tried! Recommended to try if you are in the town and look for asian food.

Diner Review №24

Tasty food. Crab fried rice was delicious. Drinks were great. Nice setting with jazzy tunes.

Diner Review №25

Great quality thai food with good flavor. We recommend. Its one of the best in the area for sure. We will be going back regularly.

Diner Review №26

I was blown away by the overall experience of ThaiRiffic!! The food was incredible and the service was prompt and efficient. I would highly recommend this restaurant (especially the Gyozas) and am already looking forward to returning!!!!!!!!

Diner Review №27

Excellent friendly service, Authentic, delicious, fresh Thai food.
Will return.

Diner Review №28

Have never been disappointed with our meals. Great food and friendly staff.

Diner Review №29

When we first ordered from this place, it was okay. We thought it wasn't spicy enough. But we gave it another chance as the reviews poured in with enthusiasm. The second time, we decided to make it our official Thai spot edging out ones in Lynn and Salem. Shout-out to Green Curry, spicy udon Noodle, and Basil fried rice. Amazing. Perfectly spiced. Cannot wait to order again.

Diner Review №30

Great service , tasty food and beautiful tasty drinks.

Diner Review №31

Visited on a Friday night in early June of 2023. Good service and great food. Always looking for good Pad Thai and theirs was excellent! We tried the original and Thai basil versions. Highly recommended.

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Great place! Decor is cute, service is very friendly, food is great. Will be back to try more things!

Diner Review №34

Went with friends for dinner. One of us is vegetarian and surprisingly there are a lot of options for vegetarian as well. Every noodle dish can be subbed with veg or other protiens (tofu, chicken, duck, fish, and beef).

Must try is the Pad Thai! Perfectly al dente noodles, with the perfect balance of flavors. Also the Roti Canai, Scallion Pancake and Green Curry is a must! Take note thay even if it may seem the portions are for individual, it can actually be shared family style. If you’re looking for something crispy, their Crispy Chicken basil is the answe!

DO NOT skip dessert, their Mango Sticky Rice is one of the best I’ve had in Massachusetts.

Diner Review №35

Very good food but prices a bit high.

Diner Review №36

Moved to the North Shore a year ago. This is my favorite spot! Great food and service. Great spot to bring guests!

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So Good. Love this place.

Diner Review №40

Great food, fun cocktails

Diner Review №41

Spicy basil fried rice wasn't very spicy but had a delicious, smokey, charred flavor throughout that we couldn't get enough of, and the duck I chose as my protein was served lightly breaded and crispy but still tender and moist. Short rib massaman curry is so indulgent with deep, warm spices, and the drunken noodles and crispy basil chicken are amazing as well. Truly, every time I go I'm already excited to go back and try the next thing.

Diner Review №42

The fresh rolls looked like my six year old made them with no avocado as promised the red curry said it came with white and brown rice I got a thimble full of white rice literally not worth the money!

Diner Review №43

This is my third visit, two in person and one takeout. There is still room for improvement.

The spring rolls were delicious. I ordered drunken noodles with vegetables for my mason dish. There was a generous assortment of vegetables. The spice level could have been higher, but the major issue with the dish was its lack of flavor.

The Marblehead location is great, so I don't understand why the food seems different.

I'm not ruling them out entirely, but it won't be my first choice when getting Thai food.

Diner Review №44

The dinner started with a Red Velvet and Mangotini and both were so beautifully crafted and delicious. I had pad c u and my partner had the drunken noodles. It was genuinely some of the best Thai I ever had! Already thinking about our next trip. Restaurant was also beautifully decorated and clean.

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Best restaurant in the area.

Diner Review №49

Honestly , this place has quickly become my favorite go to in the area. Fantastic! The Panang curry is to die for ,but all their curries are amazing. The drunken noodle, the spicy basil rice , crab Rangoon ( it’s not cream cheesy , it’s crabby like a crab dip in a great way) are outstanding! Also, the paid Thai isn’t covered in peanut sauce and fake,it’s in fish sauce in a good authentic way. I love it.

Diner Review №50

Prompt, courteous service staff. Delicious meals and appropriate portions. This is a great new restaurant that is doing it right.

Diner Review №51

It is one of the most expensive Thai restaurants i believe. If the prices are right, it would be very popular.

Diner Review №52

Great food, lovely atmosphere, great service. A pleasant spot for a dinner.

Diner Review №53

I had take out from here with a friend last night. The entrees were great. I got the drunken tofu noodles which had the perfect amount of spice for me, and my friend got the chicken green curry which was creamy and delicious. I also ordered two appetizers: the fresh basil rolls which I am glad they did it in tofu, since I eat more of a vegetarian lifestyle, and the scallion pancakes.

I did have an issue with the scallion pancakes as they were too crispy like they were left in the fryer for too long. When you bit down on them, you could taste the oil, and the sesame oil couldn’t be absorbed.

All in all I’d give it 4.5 stars. I would definitely come here again, but I may stay away from the scallion pancake.

Diner Review №54

Great new Thai place! Got some relatively simple dishes and they still had a lot of flavor. Very tasty. The family loved it. Can’t wait to try more dishes.

Diner Review №55

Ran into this little Thai restaurant and it was such a nice surprise
Food was so authentic and atmosphere was so warm

Diner Review №56

Yummy Thai Food - I got Pad Thai but I forgot to ask for peanut sauce.

Diner Review №57

Delicious Thai food in a beautiful location. The service matches the great food.

Diner Review №58

Couldn't get enough of it. Generous sized portions, excellent presentation and absolutely delicious.
We had the Mongolian beef and the Thai fried chicken with fried rice. It was both unique and so good I couldn't help myself.
Try it!! Can't wait to go back 😁.

Diner Review №59

My potential favorite place to go to! Just located across the street from the beach. I ordered gyoza and Thai iced tea. Gyoza was SO crispy & the Thai tea was refreshing. Fah was really nice and friendly. Definitely will go again to dine in.

Diner Review №60

Got their Pho soup last night for dinner , broth was very tasty but they were Very Skimpy on the beef and chicken and also the bean-sprouts . Not even a handful given of sprouts given .
Basil looked old with some blackened leaves.
Can’t comment on any thing else since that is all we got . Not impressed, certainly not worth $16.00 each.

Diner Review №61

Food was fresh certainly but the spicy chicken basil wasn't really spicy, and the shrimp lettuce wraps just didn't have much flavor. Reasonable food but expensive.

Diner Review №62

Best pad Thai on the north shore. Great appetizers. Will definitely be back.

Diner Review №63

Tried cashew chicken and drunken noodles extra spicy. Both were good and the staff was very friendly. Definitely worth a try.

Diner Review №64

Had lunch here soon after it opened and was pleasantly surprised. The decor is beautiful and staff is very attentive. Had the Thai Box on the lunch menu. It looked beautiful and tasted even better -- perfectly seasoned. I'm anxious to return to try more of the menu.

Diner Review №65

Fantastic. Gorgeous interior with delicious food. Spicy crispy chicken highly recommended

Diner Review №66

Delicious thai food and Nice atmosphere near the Beach .

Details
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  • 66 reviews
  • 4.6 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 339-440-5565
  • Website: https://www.thairifficbythesea.com/
  • Location: 146 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA 01907, United States
  • Map: 42.468100199999995, -70.91657119999999
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 12–3 PM–5–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 12–3 PM–5–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 12–3 PM–5–9 PM
  • Thursday: 12–3 PM–5–9 PM
  • Friday: 12–3 PM–5–9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 5–9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 5–9 PM
Service options
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: 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
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Halal food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Organic dishes: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Dessert: Available
Amenities
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
  • Groups: Available
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
  • Transgender safe space: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • Kids' menu: Available
Parking
  • Parking: Available