Thai at the Palace

249 Water St, Belvidere, NJ 07823, United States

Thai at the Palace
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Diner Review №1

Great tasting Thai food. Definitely recommended. Small restaurant, recommend reservations.

Diner Review №2

As a Thai person, I can confidently say that this restaurant is spot-on authentic. The food tastes just like what I eat in Thailand. I live 45 minutes away, but the food is totally worth the drive!

Diner Review №3

Amazing food and service! Please don't ever leave Belvidere!

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Diner Review №5

Yes, you do need to make a reservation, but the food is probably the best thai food I have ever had, the service is phenomenal, and the atmosphere is quaint and comfortable. You can tell they really care about providing an excellent experience. The prices are also very reasonable. I noticed they seem to have alot of regulars and now I plan to be one myself.

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The spices were perfect. A treasure among NJ restaurants. This is far beyond excellent.

Diner Review №8

truly amazing place. The staff is amazing and the food is amazing the atmosphere is great and I always love it when I'm there. I feel like I'm part of a family here.

Diner Review №9

There's a line at the wok!

Diner Review №10

Excellent food, lovely historic building, really nice server - but expect a long wait for food.

Diner Review №11

Really great restaurant in the downtown area. Parking was easy and right across the street. The building is historic and features Art deco design and original booths, bar and fixtures.

The food is all made to order. I’ve only been there one time so far so I have not experienced that many items on the menu. The service is to order as well Our server spent a lot of time helping us decide on our dinner. The food was excellent. We will be back.

Diner Review №12

We are so delighted to have found such a wonderful restaurant and so close to where we live! the quality of the cooking is exemplary. the shrimp is perfectly cooked, the pad thai and all other dishes were delicious and even the water was pure (and there was no extra charge for it). they have a filtering system. love this place and Cat, the owner! ❤️ 🌹 and Woody.

Diner Review №13

some of the best thai food i’ve ever had and amazing service.

Diner Review №14

PLS GO HERE! This place is amazing from the food to the people that work there; shoutout to Kat and the chef! The food is made with genuine love and care. The prices are very reasonable and honestly worth more than what it’s priced. It was AMAZING down to the appetizer, the main course, and the dessert. Kat is very kind, attentive, and so fun to talk to. Honestly one of my best dining experiences yet, we will definitely be coming back here!! :)

Diner Review №15

Excellent service from Kat, and the food was astounding. This was my first time ever eating Thai food, and the bar has been set on the moon.

Diner Review №16

Fantastic! I had the Phra Ram, definitely the best Thai peanut sauce I've had in many years! Great service too. Even the fried banana was incredible. We will be back for sure!

Diner Review №17

I just moved to Belvidere in July and this is the best place we’ve eaten at yet in this town! I just moved here from NY where there is an ABUNDANCE of delicious cuisine. This place is top tier in atmosphere, it also smells AMAZING in there, like a spa almost, 😌 it’s decorated BEAUTIFULLY and the service is AMAZING! I literally saved it in a list with my husband and put a note by it that says “eat here every week” lol I have had so many dishes in this area recently that I just couldn’t finish, but HERE, this food was great 10 out of 10 recommend. This place needs Keith Lee to do a review so they get more customers cause my God!! 👩🏾‍🍳😚 Chef’s Kiss!

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Love love LOVE this place! What an absolute hidden gem. The prices are fair, food is delicious, service is very kind and personable, and the interior is quite art deco and cute. Highly recommend if you’re looking for some authentic Thai food especially after hiking at the Delaware Water Gap.

Diner Review №20

The food is delicious and the service is superb.

Diner Review №21

My boyfriend got the beef fried rice and I got the chicken fried rice, nothing short than amazing. For a appetizer we got the chicken and shrimp dumplings. It comes with 5 dumplings. You can eat a dumpling in one bite. The sauce with the dumplings was also so good. Nice little kick to it! We ordered take out cause we were staying home for dinner and a movie. Next time we'll eat inside. It's a great place with great food. We're both happy we tried it! All the reviews are true!

Diner Review №22

Amazing! I had the chicken drunken noodles and my wife had the Pad Thai. First time trying Thai food and I must say this place is definitely a go to!

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Great tea

Diner Review №25

Great food. I mean really great. We are 90 minutes away and have a friend in town who told us about this gem. Very friendly and pleasant staff. The food is authentic. Everything I have tried from here was on point. We've been very satisfied with everything. Sometimes the food takes long because they cook from scratch. Well worth the wait if you have to wait. 5 stars all day

Diner Review №26

First visit to a well run, wonderful staff, tasty restaurant. Selections are varied. The sauces well flavored and not too hot. (Although the chef can flavour as hot as they make in Bangkok)
The calamari is made just the way I like, not rings. Everything is made fresh to order, amazing when I felt we did not wait as long as one might expect. The owners have the tining just right, not rushed, not too slow.
The ambiance is wonderful in this old 1932 shop that was a hardware store before a sweet shop. The old wood remains, the art collection engaging.
First of many visits here.
Love the mango sticky rice for desert.

Diner Review №27

The great reviews brought us here to eat. Worth the drive in the rain! We enjoyed spring rolls and drunken noodles, both extremely flavorful! Spice levels are reflective of Asian cooking, which we loved. A historic building, which brings a quaint charm and comfortable atmosphere to the restaurant. Service was friendly, attentive, and efficient. And we couldn't believe how low the final bill was for the amazing food. We'll be back!

We went back and everything was as good as we remembered it, from the service and atmosphere to the food. We enjoyed panang curry and mango sticky rice this time. Yum! Already have our next visit's meal planned... 😊

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Diner Review №29

We love this place! The food is fresh, healthy, and delicious!
If you want great Thai food, this is the place to get it!

Diner Review №30

Absolutely the best!

Diner Review №31

My family orders take out from here quite often. I always get the Red Curry w/vegetables. Always delicious.

Diner Review №32

Wonderful food, atmosphere and service!!

Diner Review №33

Absolutely delicious! Great place to visit! It has become my favorite place to go to eat! Staff is wonderful and always make you feel welcome! I give 5 stars for sure!

Diner Review №34

Food was delicious. Owner was very friendly. Will definitely go back again.

Diner Review №35

It pains me to write this but you CANNOT have someone wait 1 hour to even start cooking their order with the restaurant completely empty and only 4 other orders on the desk. That is insane as one would have to wait 1 1/2 or more to get their order in hand. How does this place even survive during busy hours? Do people wait 2 hours for their orders? Need to do better here in running a business. Preposterous and utmost startling.

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Diner Review №37

GLUTEN FREE?
We love us some Thai food and many Thai places we've been to use Tamari instead of Soy sauce. When we told the server of our gluten restriction, she was so cool and kindly explained that their proprietary seasoning, which was in nearly every dish, contained soy sauce, and they only had two gluten free items. Thai Salad and Phra Ram, both peanut sauce dishes (though some cross-contamination was still possible).
The absolutely lovely woman who served us (who's also one of the owners) said that they'd tried using gluten-free soy sauce alternatives for their house seasoning but just couldn't get the same results and she gave us the history of their building, the town and river. Very personable and engaging. Some people are simply built to make people happy. This is what customer service is supposed to look like.
I had my heart set on Drunken Noodles, but those peanut dishes, which we might not have tried otherwise, were exceptional. Outstanding people. Exemplary service.

Diner Review №38

Had dinner this past Saturday night, made reservations a month ago and was looking forward to it. The food is fabulous! I had the Pineapple Fried Rice with vegetables which wasn't spicy at all. One of the owners is the server and she was an absolute delight. She told us all about how the spices can vary in Thailand depending on the area you're in, which was very interesting. I will definitely go back as I want to try everything on their menu now! Would give this place 10 stars if I could.

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Diner Review №40

Absolutely lovely business that has given me one of my best experiences with spicy food (order anything past their advertised highest at your own risk!). The staff behind it all is lovely and the passion for what they do and the quality behind their ingredients is so clear that I have nothing but respect. I wholeheartedly recommend! ❤️

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A hidden gem, with Excellent food & service

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Diner Review №45

Family-run Thai restaurant located in a converted old ice cream shop. The owner, a delightful lady, shared charming anecdotes about the place's history and her inspiration for opening the restaurant. Enthusiastically, she introduced us to authentic Thai cuisines. The atmosphere is a delightful mishmash, with each corner telling a unique story. The food was truly exceptional, with spot-on flavors. The spice levels were just right, offering a clear and fair balance. A perfect stop after a challenging 3-hour hike on Christmas Eve at the nearby Mt. Tammany Red Dot and Appalachian Trail.

Diner Review №46

Excellent food and service.

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Diner Review №48

The soup, level 1, clear me right up amazing! Immaculate place, if you come you have to have the dumplings, they’re amazing!

Diner Review №49

The food is excellent! The service is even better!! We love this place. Great asset to the area.

Diner Review №50

I can't say enough about this place. We ordered take-out through the phone and the woman couldn't have been sweeter. I imagine they were stressed, but didn't let it show. They are very popular and for good reasons. Their estimated wait time is very accurate. We called around 5 on a Saturday. We we told 40-50 minutes until they could start the order since there was such a line. They called us exactly within that range to tell us the food was ready. Everything was absolutely delicious. I don't like curry, yet the pictures from reviews enticed me and we ordered them anyway. They were delicious! I guess not much curry flavor if it liked them?? My husband doesn't like spice at all, but we ordered drunken noodles at a spice level 1 and he loved them. Everything was just fabulous. We will get food from there again for sure.

Diner Review №51

Great food, great ambience and an even greater staff. I look forward to dining in again and I live about an hour away. Definitely worth the drive.

Diner Review №52

The drunken noodles are my absolute favorite, and the dumpling appetizer!!! Cat is absolutely the sweetest, 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟!

Diner Review №53

Our first trip out to Thai at the Palace and we weren't disappointed. The food was really good. Plenty of flavor, the right amount of spice, and prepared to order. The atmosphere inside is awesome. The building has a lot of history and the owner wasn't shy at all about sharing it with it. Overall, we will be back and will definitely reccomend!

Diner Review №54

This authentic Thai food is incredible! A true hidden gem and the staff was amazing. The pricing on their menu is simple. The way you build it great job.
It is byob.

Diner Review №55

Delicious food with plenty of options and great prices. The staff here are super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

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Diner Review №58

Ordered drunken noodles and pad Thai (chicken and beef each) to go. Great food and service was helpful / pleasant to deal with. Got a level 3 (5 being hottest) spice for one pad Thai and that packed a little heat but nothing crazy. I enjoy spicy food so probably would try 5 next time. Not a ton of seating but cute inside and decor is a true blast from the past. Will be back and would like to try some of the apps.

Diner Review №59

What an awesome place to eat good thai food. Very friendly service and the pad thai was simply amazing. Would recommend this place to everyone!

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Diner Review №61

Excellent food and very authentic. Probably the best Thai fried rice I've had outside of Thailand (and rivals the Thai fried rice in Thailand too). The best Thai ice tea too. The service was great. We got take out and it was still hot after the 30 minute drive home. The best Thai restaurant in the area for sure!

Diner Review №62

Ahhh-mazing!!!! Food is delicious! Wait staff is very knowledgeable about the menu and can help you pick the right dish.
Recommend to call for reservations only because it’s a small place and fills up (for a good reason).

Diner Review №63

Limited for gluten-free free options - loved what they had and definitely will be back!

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Diner Review №66

The food is amazing & love the dining area - brings you back in time. The service was excellent.

Diner Review №67

Unfortunately I have to review this place and give it 5 stars it was excellent in every way I don't like giving places like this 5 stars bc I don't want it to get overly busy haha but amazing in every way

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Diner Review №69

There’s a reason that the reviews are (almost entirely) five stars. Fabulous food at reasonable prices in great ambiance. Service is outstanding. I can’t do spicy and always get pineapple fried rice with chicken. My friend had drunken noodles with spice level of 1 and it was very tasty! We almost finished everything but had enough leftover we couldn’t let it go to waste. The decor is really interesting and inviting- not kitschy. We just moved into the area. We keep going back and are so stoked to have such a great restaurant in the area. Parking lot across the street or along the roads in town are free. Cute town! This is a must enjoy place if you’re in the area. Or, make it a road trip day.

Diner Review №70

For14$,to was definitely not worth it,food was good but portions small,,,get Chinese instead, a much better deal

Diner Review №71

Loved the dumplings. Must come back to try more of their delicacies.

Diner Review №72

A wonderful place in sleepy Belvidere. Small restaurant with a very lovely vibe.

Diner Review №73

we order here weekly and the food is delicious every time!

Diner Review №74

FINALLY an amazing Thai place close to our house. The food is outstanding! I was so excited to be able to get Tom Yum Goong without shrimp and added chicken. Everything was to die for, we'll be back time and time again.. wow!

Diner Review №75

This restaurant is so good!! Friendly people. We will be back.

Diner Review №76

After reading the highly rated reviews for this only sit down restaurant left in Belvidere, NJ, my wife and I travel in from PA to experience Thai cuisine.
We arrived at 4:45pm on Friday 6/9/2023, a few minutes after it opened for evening business.
The building is for sure very old but inside the dimly lit lights and old dark wood with booths along the walls though a small area, added a peaceful charm to the ambiance.
Kat, one of the two owners is a one person show with her chef behind the scenes kitchen.
If you do not prepare yourself to wait quite a long time, you maybe disappointed.
I ordered an appetizer called - Curry PUFFS. Light pastry covering vegetables, mild spices and potatoes. Came with a vinegar dipping sauce. Really quit good!
I ordered the Tofu soup with cabbage. Great earthy taste and I only wanted more (portion size was perfect).
Some of the reviewers mentioned the food is very spicy, even a #1 low out of 5 high. They are mistaken in my definition.
I ordered Drukken Noodles with pork @ #1 spice level. I for sure could have ordered #2 or #3 level. Meal was so very good.
Wife would have ordered Drunkin noodle dish but because she was afraid of a #1 spice rating she ordered Pad Kra Prow
noodle dish.
She was Not disappointed. Ordered coffee & banana type pastry with honey. To die for.
Kat was so polite and calmnying and very informative about anything you spoke to her about.
I would definitely suggest you plan to go.

Be sure to Google the hours of operation, as they are shortened and NOT open 7-days.

Diner Review №77

Have ordered takeout three times and have never had a dish that disappoints! Great homemade Thai that is finally local..hands down best Tom Yum Koong soup I’ve ever had, all the noodle dishes were on point, and the curry puffs were awesome.

Diner Review №78

Amazing authentic Thai food, very flavorful, quirky store interior, excellent service

Choose your own spice level~~ level three was good for someone used to eating Indian food, levels not Americanized

Perfect for after a hike at the Delaware Water Gap

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Delicious and fresh.

Diner Review №82

Best thai i have had
Small, friendly, dedicated to the craft
Plus the ambiance

Diner Review №83

The ambience of this historic location is surreal. I totally enjoyed my meal as well. We have ordered now 3 times and the food is always scrumptious.Yes it can be spicy so if you are sensitive but like spice one chili only. I go with three chilis, perfect for me. (then use my leftovers for other soups and dishes, which is great for adding flavor to more sensitive people's dishes.) Everything is really good! really fresh and authentic.

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Diner Review №85

Best food in warren county!
Best food and service in all of Belvidere!!!

Diner Review №86

So happy to have a fantastic Thai restaurant so close. The food was DELICIOUS! Kat was so kind and gracious. We cannot wait to go again!

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Diner Review №88

Awesome! Great food, charming atmosphere, pleasant staff. We’ll be back with friends I’m sure.

Diner Review №89

The food is phenomenal, made fresh everything was fantastic. But you will wait a bit for that freshness. Worth it

Diner Review №90

Great food. Crash ingredients Kat is wonderful!

Diner Review №91

EXCELLENT food and service.

Diner Review №92

The food is delicious. Kat is delightful. Definitely a must visit if you're in Belvidere.

Diner Review №93

We were welcomed in and seated quickly. Service was very friendly and not rushed, very relaxed. The food was the best Thai food we've ever had. Excellent, home cooked style with a flourish. We found the prices to be very reasonable for the offerings. This is a place we will return to soon!

Diner Review №94

We’re not vegetarian but it’s great that they offer it. Food, owners and atmosphere wonderful. The building is a historic landmark! Make reservation’s it is a must go.!!

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Diner Review №96

A new, true gem in the old river town of Belvidere! Mere steps away from picturesque views of the Delaware and Muscanetcong rivers, but this ain't no backwater cuisine! They serve authentic, traditional, delicious Thai dishes that can soothe one's palate or knock your socks off with spiciness, prepared exactly to your liking.

Diner Review №97

Ambiance was amazing.
Oh, they had great food.
I just can't wait to go there again.

Diner Review №98

Now that they have their opening hours definite for the weekend, I went and I have to say great food, reasonable prices and friendly staff, will definitely go again!

Diner Review №99

Great food, great prices, great atmosphere. Best Thai food in the area. You can tell they really put a lot of care and love into what they do. Great addition to the community.

Diner Review №100

I had Level 2 Drunken Noodles, Awesome!!!
Correct wide noodles with just the right amount of heat! Clear out the sinuses fast!
Kathy had Phra Ram and said it was great.
We both had some pineapple fried rice also great!
We will be back!!!!

Diner Review №101

Everything on point - the cozy and warm décor, the wonderful owner and staff and the delicious food all make for a great experience. I know my Thai food and this is really good stuff. The appetizers are all amazing, I couldn't even tell you which one to choose, they're all excellent. The Masaman Curry is the best I've ever had and make sure you get a bowl of the Tom Kha Gai soup - it's fantastic.

Diner Review №102

Great food....very fresh and made to order... will be going back....if you're think of trying it you won't be disappointed...

Diner Review №103

My boyfriend and I ate here last night and had an amazing experience. We started with an array of appetizers, and took our time before ordering dinner, then dessert. The owner was attentive and offered great conversation and the food was to die for with insane prices. Perfect spot to take our time and sample the menu. A plus for a BYOB is having a liquor store right next door!
We are glad that an awesome place like this is so close to home!! We will be back!

Diner Review №104

So happy to see a Thai restaurant in Belvidere! I ordered red curry takeout! It was excellent! The hostess was extremely personable and accommodating! Looking forward to ordering again!

Diner Review №105

Best Tai food I've ever had! Everything on the menu is incredible & the staff are beyond nice. I highly recommend the Panang Curry!

Diner Review №106

Our lunch was delicious and the waitress was very very pleasant and eager to share the story of the opening of the restaurant. Will definitely go back!!

Diner Review №107

Picked up takeout for the first time and the food was fresh and delicious. Our order consisted of curry puffs, shrimp massaman and pad Thai. The shrimp were a good size and fresh not like the cheap farmed shrimp you sometimes get in Chinese takeout. Will definitely continue to take out. Great food. Also the restaurant itself is in one of Belvidere’s historic buildings and has a nice atmosphere inside if you consider eating at the restaurant.

Diner Review №108

Hidden gem. Amazing flavors outside of the normal everyday. I love this place and highly recommend it.

Diner Review №109

Wow great food and super nice staff, will definitely be back

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Diner Review №112

Best Thai in the area
5 Stars
Will be back 👍

Diner Review №113

amazing, delicious food and the owners are so so nice!! the level 5 spicy is made with chilis and is perfect for my fellow spice lovers. I can’t recommend this place enough and am so happy this gem popped up in our little town. :)

Diner Review №114

Very impressed. Great food. Very reasonably priced. Staff is very friendly. Good sized portions. Will be going back. Highly recommend . Give them a try.

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Delicious food and drinks.

Diner Review №117

The Panang Curry was so tasty!! Super friendly service. Beware of the spice levels a 2/5 was pretty spicy to me!

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Diner Review №119

I wish there were more stars, the food was amazing and the owners and staff were even better! By the time dinner was over we felt like old friends.

Diner Review №120

Very nice meal, had 3 courses. Quality ingredients, great flavors, and reasonable price point. Gracious and engaging Owner. Spiced (heat) to taste so ask for details to enjoy.

Diner Review №121

Incredible Thai cuisine! Staff is passionate about their craft, and it shows in their food and service. This is a must try, and if you're lucky enough to live nearby - a regular stop.

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Excellent food and friendly service

Diner Review №123

Got takeout here the second day open. Food is amazing and the owners are very nice and accommodating. Can’t wait for our next meal from Thai at the Palace.

Diner Review №124

Shrimp in a blanket and curry puffs are amazing

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Great Food and Service !!

Diner Review №127

Incredible menu with something for everyone , fab atmosphere and the kindest staff :)

Diner Review №128

Cute spot in downtown Belvidere. Super friendly owner. Just opened a couple days ago, but the food was pretty on point for just opening. Pad thai was very good. Spice level 2 out of 5 is pretty spicy. If you're new to Thai err on the side of caution. The thai dumplings were awesome. Green curry fresh and good too

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  • 128 reviews
  • 4.9 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 908-750-3270
  • Location: 249 Water St, Belvidere, NJ 07823, United States
  • Map: 40.8299577, -75.0786742
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3–8 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 3–8 PM
  • Friday: 3–8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 3–8:30 PM
  • Sunday: 3–8 PM
Service options
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
  • Delivery: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
Offerings
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Dessert: Available
Amenities
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
Planning
  • Reservations required: Available
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available