5 Thai Bistro

40 Pleasant St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States

5 Thai Bistro
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Bright, casual spot with Thai staples, plus vegetarian & gluten-free options, to eat in or take out.

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We have been getting lunch there on Fridays for some time now. I got the Deluxe Pad Thai on Friday and is was inedible. It was dry, tasted bad, etc. It was obviously old and should not have been served. I ended up throwing it away.

Last time I go there.

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Excellent service 10/10

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Went for lunch with family. Everything was fresh and tasty. The Jay Drunken Noodles were amazing! My favorite app was the scallion pancake. The fresh roll and spring rolls were great too. One sister had the Pad Thai which she said was good, get extra peanut sauce. The other had Red Curry, which she said was excellent and she’s a curry snob so it must be good.

Diner Review β„–7

I eat at dozens of thai places each year and this location is easily in my top 3. The food quality and authenticity is high.

Diner Review β„–8

Great easy location to get to. The vegetable spring rolls were very good along with the chicken drunken noodles. Perfect size for lunch while stopping through Portsmouth.

Diner Review β„–9

We have been to Five Bistro many times and it NEVER disappoints. The food is so fresh and flavorful. Some of our favorites are the chicken satay, rice paper shrimp rolls, Tom yum soup, Pad Thai and Thai basil leaves stir-fry with shrimp. The servers are attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing. It’s a must-visit in Portsmouth!!

Diner Review β„–10

Update: Last few times haven't been so good. Food is inconsistent and borderline mediocre, which should not be the case for a premium price. Today I had the Drunken Chicken which was oily, flavorless, and not the heat level requested. The service has declined as well. The staff go about doing their job, nothing more, which contradicts the kindness of the owners. On a recent visit the music coming from the kitchen was louder than the music in the restaurant. [OLD REVIEW] Fantastic Thai food! I eat here regularly and it is consistently excellent. Staff are great. My favorite cuisine is thai and this ranks as one of the best I've eaten at. Setting is very nice. Even has a bar... an oddity in Thai restaurants.

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Very warm atmosphere, great service, and best food I've had in a long time. The pad thai was perfect.

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Ordered on Uber Eats. Food was mostly ok, but rice that came with BBQ pork was basically a rice cake. Dense and sticky. Its a literal rock. BBQ pork was great.

Diner Review β„–14

I remember when there used to be a Japanese restaurant here that sold really great Sushi.
I was trying to find a place to eat before the Holiday Tree πŸŽ„ Lighting Ceremony. I was greeted and then πŸͺ‘ seated right ▢️ away. Water πŸ’¦ was provided.
I ordered Thai iced tea as my drink. I had Crispy Spring Rolls as an appetizer. I had Beef πŸ– Noodle 🍜 Soup as my main course. All were delicious. The Thai iced tea had a creamy taste.
Service was very good!
I recommend a visit!

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Fresh flavorful food, nice atmosphere, and friendly service.

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Quaint and cozy atmosphere, delicious food with decent sized portions! Highly recommend and will be coming back in the near future! Reasonably priced for Portsmouth as well. We ordered the chicken pad see ew and beef noodle soup! Perfect for this windy day!!!

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I love this place! The beef pad Thai and fried pork dumplings are my favorite! Wish I lived closer to this place, but I come here as often as I can.

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Excellent spicy eggplant dish and service.

Diner Review β„–22

Absolutely incredible food! Came for my mom's birthday on a whim and we were HIGHLY impressed. It's always a good sign that a Thai business is run by Thailand natives. We had Mamas Dumplings, Scallion Pancakes and each ordered an entree (drunken noodles with chicken and pineapple chicken). Great portions with leftovers and DELICIOUS flavor! Food came out very hot and tastes so fresh, they're definitely using great ingredients. The staff here were very friendly and happily offered recommendations even when it was busy.

Diner Review β„–23

I’ve been eating here for over a decade and the food is always amazing and the kitchen is super clean.

Diner Review β„–24

It is a rare restaurant that features duck and then delivers on the promise.. Two of us had duck and it was delicious.. I had their feeling pad Thai. Just the right amount of heat. Service was excellent and lovely decor.

Diner Review β„–25

wow what can i say about 5 thai bistro … just delicious and spongey and moreish
we were vulnerable, fragile and desperate looking for a place to feed. 5 thai provided us a safe space, a home in our moment of strife. though we had a journey to overcome our own differences within, we were united by the crispiest spring rolls and the most moreish fmeat. shout out to the veggie lovers and the lovers period cause this place is for you βœŒοΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Diner Review β„–26

Our food was excellent. As a vegetarian, I was really happy to see they had a veggie lovers section that stated the sauce was vegetarian rather than fish or chicken sauce. The veggies were crisp and fresh. We had a great experience here. Definitely recommend.

Diner Review β„–27

Went here for my adult daughter’s birthday. She was dying to try it but overall it was a disappointment. The food was quite good, except for one order where the rice was very overdone. But the real negative was with the service. Our waitress disappeared halfway through our meal. It took four requests to get our check. The first two requests were to the food runner (since the waitress was nowhere) but clearly she didn’t understand any English and rolled her eyes. Finally a man who seemed to be a manager brought our check. There was no communication asking how everything was or if we were interested in dessert. The atmosphere of the dining room was also rather dark and uninspiring.

Diner Review β„–28

Very nice ambiance and very good food!

Diner Review β„–29

So disappointed. Undercooked and cold chicken satay. Customer for over ten years who always enjoyed an excellent meal. But I arrived tonight at 8:35 and was turned away for dinner. Closing time at 9:00. So ordered 2 orders of chicken satay and fresh rolls. Received order after about twenty minutes and went to my car to eat it and the chicken satay was inedible… cold and marginally undercooked. Had no taste. I went back to restaurant and reported this to the hostess. She did the right thing by offering me new order but I had to drive an hour to get home so I asked for my money back for the chicken. Obviously the order was cooked hurriedly and then sat there for too long and got cold. I don’t know if I will return.

Diner Review β„–30

My husband and I were in town visiting this past weekend and we went here for dinner. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was fast! Definitely recommend the Duck soup!

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Food was great. Staff friendly and the place was very clean. Went on a Sunday mid afternoon and we were happy to find them open.

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First off, it was full. First good sign.

Fast, efficient, and delicious.

The calamari we had was delicious and served with a pineapple dipping sauce.

The pad thai I ordered was delicious, I'm slowly warming up to the dish.

My wife ordered pineapple fried rice.

THE PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE WAS THE BEST PART

The rice had a toasted flavor to it, with the pineapple undertones, it reminded me of pancakes.

Excellent food

Diner Review β„–35

I have been coming to this restaurant for almost 10 years now….no complaints about the food… their food is and has been good…but this time when i went my son who is 2 years old was in a mood as all the toddlers are….he might have been a bit louder than he should have been more than a couple of times…..but still was bearable….as far as i know none of the other guests complained but one of their waitresses comes to us and tells us our son is disturbing our other guests and that we should hurry up… we told her we are doing best to keep him quiet but she dint seem to care about any of what we said to her….as parents with small kids we always try our kids dont bother other people but some days are tough but this kind of behavior is very mean… very disappointed….

Not a kid friendly restaurant…

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Very good! I had Chicken Pad Thai and really enjoyed it. Some of the better Pad Thai I have ever eaten.

Diner Review β„–38

Excellent Thai food. The drunken noodles are some of the best I've ever had

Diner Review β„–39

Got a reservation for Tuesday, confirmed it a week before too, they were closed Tuesday. Wack.

Diner Review β„–40

Amazeballs. Everything from food to service was amazing. Will definitely be back.

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This place has the BEST crab rangoons my husband and I have ever tasted as well as some fantastic crispy duck and drunken noodle soup. Highly reccomend this place and have brought friends and family here.

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Some of the best Thai Fried Rice I have had! The spicy fried rice wasn’t particularly spicy but it was really delicious. The atmosphere was really nice. Will definitely be coming back!

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Excellent food! We had the BBQ ribs and the pad Thai. Both were excellent! Definitely try the Thai coffee and the mango juice, absolutely delicious! We've had a lot of Thai food. This is very good, the pad Thai does not have a spice level option but the base is so good I forgive all! Enjoy eating here!

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Ordered take out, and I hate to say this but we were thoroughly disappointed based on the raving reviews we saw. My boyfriend ordered the chicken pineapple dish with a 2/5 for spice level. It was so spicy his mouth was burning and he couldn’t finish it. He had to take a sip of juice in between each bite, so it was definitely too spicy for a rating of 2/5.
I ordered the chicken satay skewers, and they were delicious!! The sauce was good and the chicken was tender and flavorful. Where my order went wrong was with the spring rolls. They had way too much mint in them, which through the flavor off. I also ordered sweet and sour sauce for dipping and I have no idea what they gave me, but it certainly was not sweet and sour- it was not good. So that was disappointing.
The restaurant itself is nice inside, and the lady at the front was friendly. Maybe dining in is a better option.

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The food are great. They also have Gluten free dishes. And very nice people.

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NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY. We went to have a meal around 4 pm last Saturday with my toddler and husband. First of all, we were given two person seats. We were able to put our travel stroller away. I ordered a mai thai as a drink and it had too much alcohol. No big deal. My husband ordered some sweet pork and it was great. My food was good but i should have ordered something different. The waitress told us that someone gave my daughter a bad look and that we should keep her quiet. I think she caught us off guard and we both told our daughter to be quiet. She is almost two. She turns two tomorrow. She wasn't yelling, she wasn't crying. She was just playing with her lips and making sounds. I gave her, her tablet and that was it. I am writing this review because I regret not having say anything about how wrong that was. I am a mother and I can't let this go. This was very wrong. So, someone looked bad at my daughter and I have to quiet her down eventhough she is not crying or yelling?? It wasn't rush hour either. It was 4 pm. I have apologized to my daughter for not speaking on her behalf. This is unacceptable to me and WE ARE NOT COMING BACK. I DO NOT recommend this place for people with CHILDREN. This place is not cheap either. I also felt very rush and that the attendants were hovering over us to get us out. Today is the Monday after and I am still very upset.

Diner Review β„–54

The food was fantastic. We paid and I was finishing up my drink while speaking with my boyfriend. We were interrupted by a waitress and asked to leave because they had a reservation coming in. They had multiple other tables available and we would have left shortly after. I just thought it was very rude. I will not be back and regret leaving the tip I did.

Diner Review β„–55

Best Thai food in the region! The food is fresh and beautifully presented. The staff is kind and professional. Lovely interior and right in the heart of Portsmouth. Consistently terrific.

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OMGOODNESS amazing crab rangoons!!! Amazing drunken noodles and pad thai!!! Do yourself a favor and check out Thai 5 Bistro!!!

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the crispy duck!!!! unreal delicious and they give you a good portion. i will be adding it to every dish i order they really slayed on that one 10/10

Diner Review β„–62

This food was hands down the best Thai food in the Seacoast. The tofu in the pad Thai was so fresh and delicious! Would recommend in a heartbeat

Diner Review β„–63

Went out to dinner here on a Friday, and even though it was very busy (because the food is amazing), we got a table quickly and got some apps/meals.

The food was incredible, the service was supreme, and it was just an overall great night. Would highly recommend and we will be back!

Diner Review β„–64

This dinner was absolutely lovely. Very good fresh Thai good. On an abnormally chilly day the green curry with tofu and brown rice hit the spot. They have a bar with a fun cocktail list and great beer and wine options. The ambiance is cozy with the low lighting and votive candles. I would happily return here. Everyone loved their food and drinks and the staff was friendly!

Diner Review β„–65

This is the best Pad Thai in Portsmouth. The service is always excellent and the atmosphere is nice. The Pad Thai deluxe has a slight spice but not too much and the shrimp and chicken in it are perfect. The prices may be a little higher than other places outside of Portsmouth, but overall is around the typical prices you’ll find in Portsmouth. I have been multiple times now and have not had a bad experience and will continue to go!

Diner Review β„–66

They do not have sushi even though it was listed when I did a search for sushi places in Google Maps.

Diner Review β„–67

Our dinner was wonderful and the atmosphere was great! Parking is slightly challenging but is to be expected being in downtown Portsmouth. The food was top quality and we would definitely go back next time we're in the area.

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Had quite a few gluten free options, I went with the pad Thai and veggie rolls and both were wonderful! The waitress was knowledgeable and I felt very safe eating there with Celiac.

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Get reservations early for high traffic times (eg, weekend dinner)

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Clean and friendly.

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Pineapple fried rice was good, not great. Added soy sauce and that helped quite a bit.

Diner Review β„–72

Crispy Pad Thai with crispy duck, was the best thai or duck I've ever had. Dumplings were just as amazing. My wife got the red curry, also great. Can't wait to go again!

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Nice restaurant excellent services

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BEST Crab Rangoon EVER!!! Plus excellent fried calamari (truly crispy), chicken satay (tender), scallion pancakes (delicate and flavorful)...We made a meal out of apps plus yummy drinks, sorry I should have photographed sooner...lol! Super nice staff and environs.

Diner Review β„–76

We love 5 Thai! Great food and friendly staff. We have several food allergies in the family and they've always handled them well.

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I really like it!!

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Best Thai arguably in town with stiff mixed drinks.

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Good food

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Home away from home - I've spent 15 yrs in Thailand additionally my wife is Thai. I can say without a doubt that if you want to experience the true taste of Thai food without 15h flight to Bangkok THEN you just hit the best place in New Hampshire! The food is true to its original version in Thailand, The portions are generous.
It is my go to when I miss my home in Thailand! The service is very done with the traditional Thai smile and is fast. The ambiance is casual and will make a perfect place for a dinner for 2 as well as a more relaxed family dinner.
Thai food made by Thai with Thai ingredients - What else do we need?
Try it and you will keep coming back for more ... How do I know? 'cause I keep going back !!

Diner Review β„–82

Great food, high quality. Quick service and polite staff. Overall a really good place to eat at.

Diner Review β„–83

Heard a lot about how good this place was. Took a large group and had the worst experience I have ever encountered in a restaurant. I professionally tried to raise this with their management and nothing was done. Won't ever be going here again.

Diner Review β„–84

Best Thai food we've had so far in the seacoast area. We have tried maybe 3-4 other places between Hampton and Kennebunk and none are as good. The green curry is especially good.

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great food. Best pad Thai we ever had. Our go to location to buy it. Employees are extremely nice! Highly recommend

Diner Review β„–87

Some of the best Thai food I've ever had! The crispy noodle pad thai is my favorite!

Diner Review β„–88

I went with 4 other people. Speaking only for myself, the appetizers were stingy. We had dumplings and calamari. I had green curry and pork. It was edible. Yet the pork was dry and they veggies were scarce. The service was very good and friendly. Given the location, I think that they can get by with mediocre quality. The food was nothing spectacular.

Diner Review β„–89

Good place to dine but lesser vegan varieties

Diner Review β„–90

Great authentic Thai food, a big variety of home cooked Thai dishes. Great staffs and service too! I would definitely go back again to try some other dishes!

Diner Review β„–91

Three of us had dinner here last night. Fast and polite service and well-made Thai dishes. Balanced and not over-spiced seasoning (like in many Thai places) and fresh ingredients. I would come here again.

Diner Review β„–92

We have been here 3-4 times and it has been incredible every time. Flavors are amazing and presentation is beautiful. From drinks to apps to dinner we were impressed.

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Worst Thai food I ever had in my life. Absolutely no flavor, is this made for hospital patients?

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Second time coming here and it was just as lovely as the first. The servers are very attentive and the food is 10/10. They offer gluten free options which is a plus!

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Really incredible food! We got a red curry dish and pineapple fried rice with a side of sticky rice and it was all amazing!

Diner Review β„–100

Decent food, terrible customer service.

Diner Review β„–101

The food was incredibly delicious! We enjoyed the specialty appetizer dumplings with pork, chicken, and garlic with a beautiful thick sauce for garnish. I had the red curry, chicken, and shrimp, and it was the perfect level of spice for me. I will probably go a bit spicier next time, but that was my own choice. My friend got drunken noodles and she was very pleased with her meal which was accompanied by a lovely glass of white wine. I started off with one of their specialty martinis, which was just the right level of fruity. It was a wonderful meal all around!!

Diner Review β„–102

We had an incredible lunch at 5 Thai Bistro today. The servers were all very friendly and attentive. The spicy crispy duck, the red curry and crispy Pad Thai were all exceptional. Amazing depth of flavor especially with the red curry and duck. The crab rangoon starters were some of the tastiest I can remember. And every dish was beautifully plated. We had to take a picture!

Diner Review β„–103

Great to be back in New Hampshire on a rainy night.

Everything was excellent.

Diner Review β„–104

Driving through the area and this place is a gem. Spicy wings were perfectly crisp and saucy and the duck noodles were cooked just right. This place a lot of Thai restaurants I’ve been to and I would recommend to anyone to give it a shot. Service is quick and friendly

Diner Review β„–105

very delicious thai food! ive had a few dishes here, but deluxe pad thai and spicy basil fried rice are my favorite. one of my favorite restaurants around this area.

Diner Review β„–106

Cozy atmosphere and kind, attentive staff! We went for dinner and had a lovely time. There is an entire section on the menu called β€˜Tofu and Vegetable Lover’ with vegetarian and vegan options. Our waitress double checked with the kitchen that my vegetable stir-fry was not cooked in fish or oyster sauce which I greatly appreciated. Awesome vegan-friendly spot that I will definitely return to!

Diner Review β„–107

Very very good food and service~

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Sooo good. I always eat here when I'm in town. The tofu dishes are great as is the roast pork, etc.

Diner Review β„–109

Super friendly staff, incredible eats with wonderful mixed cocktails! I got the pad Thai with crispy duck and it was the best duck I’ve had in a while! If I’m ever in town again, I’ll be back!

Diner Review β„–110

Best Thai food I have had in the US. I have been here multiple times and tried many different dishes. All were excellent.

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Probably the best Thai restaurant i’ve been to.

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All round decent Thai restaurant

Diner Review β„–114

Yummy place! Loved it! Came here for lunch and really enjoyed it with my group! Quick service, friendly staff and a surprisingly good find in the area. Parking is a bit of trying your luck. There is a parking lot in the back if you can't find street parking.

We got chive cakes, pad see ew, deluxe pad thai, crispy duck on the side ($10), gratuity 20% was included in our bill since we had a large group of 9 (including kids).

Some other items we tried including pineapple fried rice, drunken noodle, tom yum soup which are decent too. Give it a try if you're looking for a good thai spot!

Diner Review β„–115

Always great food. Great location.

Diner Review β„–116

Great Thai food. If you like it very spicy, you'll need to be very particular -- they cook for New England palletes normally.

Diner Review β„–117

Great food. Good service. Met some friends for dinner. Very nice atmosphere for a night out

Diner Review β„–118

Our experience was awful at this restaurant. The waitress was incredibly rude and her attitude was abysmal. We called the restaurant around 115pm to ask if they had a table for 6 available around 145. They said yes, confirmed they had food for kids and that we should arrive prior to 2pm since they closed at 230pm. We arrived around 150, and was told to order right away- which we did. When the food came out around 215, they told us we had five to ten minutes before they closed. We let them know that we called in advance and they should have let us know if they were going to kick us out five minutes after receiving our food. We were a party of 6 w two kids. When I told them I’d leave a review, they backed off a little. I didn’t even eat since we were hurried out. It’s a shame bc the leftovers we took home were good. Will never return.

Diner Review β„–119

Great food, Great drinks. Good quality.
Got crab ragoons, pad thai deluxe, spicy duck, lychee lavender and Thai Tea or Me. Very good

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The best red curry I’ve ever had. Classy ambience. Will definitely come again!

Diner Review β„–122

Amazing food and service.

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Went to Portsmouth for quick lunch, came across this place, happy to say Food are tasty and services are wonderful.

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Go here. The food was incredible. Simple and elevated. Spice level was perfect. Spicy but not over powering. Also the food came out hot which I always appreciate. This place is spectacular. For reference β€” we ordered the dumplings, the spring rolls, drunken noodles and the pad Thai delux. Wicked good.

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Great thai food and excellent service! Everything was fresh and hot.

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Great food! The menu selection was versatile.

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Really great food. Lovely service.

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The best Thai food I've had in New England. So incredibly good. Get the Deluxe Pad Thai--you will not be disappointed!

Diner Review β„–132

Felt adventurous and tried the spicy crispy duck πŸ˜‹ πŸ‘Œ it was amazing. If I lived here, I'd go back and try everything on the menu. Thank you so much

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Very clean, great service, awesome food.

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I’m literally sitting at the restaurant as I type this because the food is THAT good, I couldn’t wait. We got the duck noodle soup and the crispy duck curry and were HIGHLY impressed with both dishes. We were seated quickly on a Tuesday and service was great. Highly recommend to anyone traveling through Portsmouth! SO GOOD!

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The food is delicious. Went out with a large group and the service was excellent.

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I have been here before, service was mediocre but the food was good. I took my friends today at 9 pm after finding out the restaurant was open till 10 pm. As we walked in the hostess gave us a look as if we were not welcome. The first thing we heard from the lady who was whining and told us that the restaurant closes at 10, making us feel we were trying to stay there beyond closing time. We did not feel that we would be served well. I decided to give them another chance to try the food as we love Thai food. So much for trying to give them another chance. I don't think I will go there anymore.

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Delicious food and lovely atmosphere!

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Very cute and refined place. Lots of little nice touches like nice soap in the bathroom and good styling that added up to a really great place to eat. Highly recommended!

Diner Review β„–146

I love Thai food and have been eating it all around the world. I just didn’t like it. Everything was tasteless except for the crab Rangoon. It was also very pricey.

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Ordered takeout from here last night for the first time and it was amazing! So fresh and tasty! We true Green Curry dish and the Drunken Noodles. We will definitely be back.

Diner Review β„–149

Authentic flavors, great service, and they actually made my drunken noodles dish "Thai hot" for meπŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ I will 1000% be back

Diner Review β„–150

Crispy duck was excellent

Diner Review β„–151

Never a bad meal… just the opposite: ALWAYS incredible!

Diner Review β„–152

Loved the environment as soon as we walked in we were greeted by two friendly servers and shown to our seats. The space had a romantic and cozy feel. The drinks and meals were thoughtfully plated. The food was very good and worth every dollar! Definitely worth checking out. Will be back whether it’s to dine in or take out! Yum!

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Absolutely delicious food! I'm not even a big fan of peanuts, but the way they integrated them into the pad Thai was excellent.

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Super good food and relaxing atmosphere. Service is very good. Definitely recommended for anyone who liked thai food. We started with chicken noodle soup and tom yum. Tom yum amazingly delicious. Pad Thai is also very nice. You should try cocktails, especially sweet heart! Super good.

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Very good food. I had the pad Thai and Dawn had egg fried rice and the tofu vegetable soup. All of it was outstanding. We especially loved that all the vegetables were fresh and crispy.

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Have yet to dine in here but the food is always great. Friendly staff!

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Great food and delightfully attentive but not annoying service.

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Excellent Thai cuisine served in a friendly family manner. Many vegetarian options available. Clean pleasant setting in a convenient downtown location.

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Little overpriced but amazing food. Been going here a while and have never been disappointed. The staff is also very friendly and accommodating

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Delicious Drunken Noodles, mimosa, and warm sake!

Diner Review β„–169

Can be pricy (It's Portsmouth after all), but worth every penny. Always delicious!

Diner Review β„–170

Best Thai food in New Hampshire

Diner Review β„–171

Love this place! I get the tamarind bbq pork, and my lovely wife usually gets the Spicy Crispy Chicken Cashew Nut. Five stars, recommended! Nice people here!

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They messed up my chicken and broccoli which is disappointing but not the end of the world. Considering I look at cows as sacred animals, the beef and broccoli was not an appropriate substitution.

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Diner Review β„–176

A co-worker recommended this place a while ago. Stopped in on a Thursday night. Was seated quickly, staff was cheerful and very helpful. The ambiance was worth writing home about.

Got the scallion pancakes and crunchy spring rolls as an app. I didn't know those two things could be better than my normal "best" places to get those dishes. I am not kidding when I say this was a new top of the list for both dishes.

Ended up getting the tofu drunken noodle and it was excellent. Came out hot and with an appropriate amount of spice.
The shrimp crispy noodles were also excellent.

This place gets a 5-stars from me, and judging by the amount of traffic and orders flying out the door... Many other folks give it a 5-star.

Enjoy your trip here, and the meal.

Diner Review β„–177

Tout a fait dans nos goΓ»t
Chrispy Pad thai

Diner Review β„–178

I really enjoyed my experience here. I ordered the crispy pad Thai and it was wonderful. The service was quick and the atmosphere was just right!

Diner Review β„–179

Diner Review β„–180

Their soups are AMAZING. The crispy duck noodle soup is delicous but I'm sooooo in love with their beef noodle soup. Have been getting it consistently for a few years now. I could eat it every day.

Diner Review β„–181

Always delicious

Diner Review β„–182

The food was excellent and the service was very friendly. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Highly recommend.

Diner Review β„–183

5 Thai Bistro was not what I expected! It was beyond! The atmosphere was great, the food was fresh and delicious! All the staff were SO friendly and you can tell it's like a fakily there! Super clean and I would highly recommend! I cannot wait to go back!πŸ’ž

Diner Review β„–184

Good food, good service!

Diner Review β„–185

Food was good, I would go back again

Diner Review β„–186

Diner Review β„–187

Diner Review β„–188

Delicious food and great staff!

Diner Review β„–189

Best I've had in such a long time!! Fresh, lite and delicous!!

Diner Review β„–190

Diner Review β„–191

Great food and service. Try the crispy pad Thai and my favorite. Chicken and Basil.

Diner Review β„–192

Service was delightful with a smile and prompt. I purchased chicken Massaman curry with jasmine rice and Thai iced tea. Everything was cooked well, including the meat. Curry had a wonderful peanut/tangy blend that paired with the carrots and jasmine rice very well. Would recommend this location!

Diner Review β„–193

Best Thai food I've had to date. Excellent service!! Super friendly and helpful

Diner Review β„–194

Super friendly, great food. Great local casual thai restaurant.

Diner Review β„–195

Most delightful place. Delicious food and amazing service.

The duck mango curry special and the crispy pad Thai are a must have.

Diner Review β„–196

Always good. Super service

Diner Review β„–197

Excellent presentation. Great service. Very reasonable price. Good place for dinner.

Diner Review β„–198

We dropped by for lunch on our way to Maine. Owner/Staff was friendly and food was delicious, though a bit sweet to our taste but we (adults and children) enjoyed it.

Diner Review β„–199

Diner Review β„–200

Definitely not the best Thai food I’ve ever had. Ordered chicken pad Thai, and while the noodles were cooked well, they only included like 3-4 small pieces of chicken. Chicken was under seasoned. Worst of all, the dish had no peanut/pad Thai sauce in it! Just some weird fish-based oil. Wasn’t terrible, but not in my top list of Thai restaurants.

Details
  • 15 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.7 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 603-373-8871
  • Website: http://www.5thaibistro.com/
  • Location: 40 Pleasant St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States
  • Map: 43.0762223, -70.75747299999999
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
  • Restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11β€―AM–2:30β€―PM–4:30–9β€―PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11β€―AM–2:30β€―PM–4:30–9β€―PM
  • Thursday: 11β€―AM–2:30β€―PM–4:30–9β€―PM
  • Friday: 11β€―AM–2:30β€―PM–4:30–10β€―PM
  • Saturday: 12–10β€―PM
  • Sunday: 12–9β€―PM
Service options
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Great cocktails: Available
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
  • Trendy: Available
Crowd
  • Groups: Available
  • Tourists: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Paid parking lot: Available
  • Paid street parking: Available
  • Parking: Available