Small Lao and Thai Family Owned Restaurant
The Pad Thai was an absolute delight! The noodles boasted the ideal chewiness, and the clever placement of peanuts on the side granted us full control over our peanut indulgence. The portion was so generous that it easily could have satisfied 2-3 hungry diners. Meanwhile, my partner opted for the Lao Pho with seafood, and it was a resounding hit! The broth brimmed with exquisite flavors, and, once more, the portion size exceeded expectations. The seafood was flawlessly cooked, making it a savory triumph. I wholeheartedly recommend this place, and we're eagerly anticipating our next visit to sample more of their culinary treasures.
We stopped here for a quick lunch after a beach weekend and we are so glad we did! The food was incredible and I wish we had the appetite to order more on the menu. I highly recommend the Laotian style Pho w seafood, crispy squid, and Laotian fried rice with duck. Service and ambiance is excellent - a real hidden gem. The seafood was very fresh, especially the squid which was very tender. Duck cooked perfectly. Next time we are in town we will definitely be stopping by. Highly recommend dining in.
Every time I think I want to try another restaurant in this plaza, I'm lured back by the Brussel sprouts. So delicious I can't rave about them enough. Everything is always seasoned to perfection. Someday I will try the other restaurants, but judging by how much more business this one has and its half the size hiding in the back of the plaza, I'd say others think it's the best one already.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fresh Authentic Thai Food. If you have ever had a friend who’s family was from the Far East and been invited over for a meal this is what the food is like. Nothing here is made ahead of time everything is chopped and cooked to order. There were a lot of takeout orders picked up when we were there. The dinning area is sparse but clean. I found the husband and wife team here to be friendly and courteous. Please support this local establishment.
This restaurant was on our way to the beach. We came in and it wasn’t busy so my mom and I decided to eat in. The restaurant owner was exceptional and so kind giving us the menu, even helping and suggesting to my mom menu options that were suitable to her liking. I really appreciate the kind service and politeness he had. The chef was an amazing cook, everything we ordered was freshly cooked and served even more decoratively. Will definitely recommend it to my family and friends and wish I could rate this beautiful find even higher ❤️ thank you so much!
Have been going for years. Always spot on. I love the drunken noodles.
I love the food, the service and the atmosphere. The Thai tea is so good.
We got takeout here a couple times now and it just is absolutely perfect every time, so delicious.
Every time I think I want to try another restaurant in this plaza, I'm lured back by the Brussel sprouts. So delicious I can't rave about them enough. Everything is always seasoned to perfection. Someday I will try the other restaurants, but judging by how much more business this one has and its half the size hiding in the back of the plaza, I'd say others think it's the best one already.
Now when I say I love Thai food, I mean I LOVE Thai food. I'm in town visiting my family and we decided to try Nam Khong based on previous reviews and a menu starring all of my fans. Let me tell you, they did not disappoint!!!
The portions were excellent. The pad Thai was the best I've ever had in my life! The Tom Yum soup was phenomenal with just the right lemongrass spice combo. The red curry was fresh, sweet and tangy. The fried rice was perfection and the sauce for the spring rolls was just what we needed in our lives.
We got our food to go, but 15 minutes later it was still hot and perfectly cooked. Thank you to the staff for the perfect Thai meal we were all craving ♥️♥️
This establishment is deserving of the highest commendation.
Excellent thai and laotian food. The fresh rolls are delicious!
Excellent Thai basil fried rice!
STOLE MONEY FROM ME!!! I ordered storefront pickup through DoorDash. Got online confirmation number for my order and I paid online for my food. I went to pickup my food and was told by the workers that they do not accept DoorDash orders when they are busy. Yet I was able to do it online? So they never made my food and wouldn’t make it unless they charged me again. I told them no and that I already paid. They told me they would reject the DoorDash ticket, and I would be refunded. However they didn’t and it was marked as completed, so I was charged the full amount.
Used door dash for delicious delivery from here!!! Everything was super fresh, hot, well packaged and delicious! Thank you:)
Our first time but not our last! Authentic to the core. I adore pad Thai and their version was spot on. It was piping hot and didn't have to warm it up after a 20 minute drive home. Can't wait to try their other menu items. You'll be very pleased you tried them out!
It was so delicious! The best drunken noodles I’ve ever had.
Everything is fresh and tasty!Thank you !
Today was my first time here and boy am I glad I stopped. The food was top tier every bite full of flavor. The atmosphere and the staff were very friendly. Will be coming back for sure.
The food is an adventure. We especially like the coconut-milk soup. We had crab rangoons, some potstickers, some peanut chicken, and a spicy crispy chicken. All good!
Awesome food, is a weekly favorite
Brussel sprouts are unreal pho was fresh and bright
Asked if it was a new owner ang it was confirmed. Same menu from what I can see, just a different look and slight price increase. Still tastes great. Been a customer for past 6 years.
I tried a few things on the menu. A little salty. Not to happy about the uncooked chicken wings, the Brussels sprouts were good and the tom coconut soup was delicious. Looking at my green curry, I heard it was very spicy. I’m afraid. If you like spicy, go for it. Thai tea was good too. Small spot in a hole.
love this place, go here regularly
Great options for Thai food. The rice was well cooked and spiced right.
The food is always 100%. A small hole in the wall place but worth it.
Best Thai food around!!!!
So fresh! So good!
The food here is so fresh. Pad thai is the best around. I love the papaya salad. You can't beat the price either. Great little spot!
The Pad Thai was an absolute delight! The noodles boasted the ideal chewiness, and the clever placement of peanuts on the side granted us full control over our peanut indulgence. The portion was so generous that it easily could have satisfied 2-3 hungry diners. Meanwhile, my partner opted for the Lao Pho with seafood, and it was a resounding hit! The broth brimmed with exquisite flavors, and, once more, the portion size exceeded expectations. The seafood was flawlessly cooked, making it a savory triumph. I wholeheartedly recommend this place, and we're eagerly anticipating our next visit to sample more of their culinary treasures.
BEST WONTON SOUP EVER . NO CAP .
The food is spectacular for a place so unassuming!!!
Small place but excellent food. Offers Thai, Laotian, Vietnamese and Burmese dishes.
Cozy nook, excellent food and friendly service. We had steamed pork dumplings and crispy chicken wings. Both were amazing 🤩
Delicious
The Food was great, red curry chicken was delicious and the yellow curry pho was very filling. The only thing is dont sit outside around the time the sun is setting all the mosquitoes will eat you alive...great place God Bless the owner and everyone that works there...Also bathroom is super clean and even has wipes for the public, first time seeing that and was impressed thank you
Khao soi and pad see u are undeniably good
We stopped here for a quick lunch after a beach weekend and we are so glad we did! The food was incredible and I wish we had the appetite to order more on the menu. I highly recommend the Laotian style Pho w seafood, crispy squid, and Laotian fried rice with duck. Service and ambiance is excellent - a real hidden gem. The seafood was very fresh, especially the squid which was very tender. Duck cooked perfectly. Next time we are in town we will definitely be stopping by. Highly recommend dining in.
Best brussel sprouts appetizer and all the soups are wonderful. Beautiful people and thoughtful service.
Fabulous food, fast service, generous portions — Nam Khong reminds me of the best neighborhood restaurants in NYC and DC. Understated, unassuming but delicious.
Wow. Much better than expected!! Recommend. My new go to
Tried this unassuming spot for the first time last night, and it was great! Staff was nice, very helpful. They were really clear about spice levels too, which is much appreciated! I had the papaya salad and my partner had the khao soi, and both were delicious. Highly recommend giving Nam Khong a shot.
Just wonderful Thai and Laos dishes
Would not recommend. Our take-out order consisted of the red curry, pad thai, and Laotian style crispy rolls. The red curry was ordered with tofu and consisted of ONLY tofu in curry base (sans vegetables). The pad thai was a congealed block of noodles with tofu (noodles were either old or exceptionally over cooked) without much flavour. Reason for 2 stars was that the Laotian style crispy rolls were decent, however not enough to save the meal. Massively disappointing experience all told.
Very good Tom Yum soup!
The best the end… the BEST!!
Food was amazing. Pair that with the friendly, attentive service of Peter, and you get a delicious and wonderful dining experience. I strongly recommend eating here.
A hidden gem. Homemade food, prepared with love. Really, really good. Dining area nothing to rave about, but the food and service is Wow.
Simply the best of the best. Every dish I try is delicious. Small, family own they care about clients.
Great Takeout Thai food
Lol Best thing after work.
Excellent food, nice and perfectly spicy. Lion city noodle dish was the best. Highly recommend
Good Thai/ Laotian restaurant.
We loved everything we had! Seafood Pad Thai, red curry with chicken, Khao Soi with chicken and mango sticky rice! All of it was very good and the staff were friendly. Highly recommend.
Really really nice Laotian family, amazing service, not so good food, hole in the wall atmosphere.
Fantastic food. Basil Fried rice was the best I’ve had. Also had the Nam Khong which was excellent.
Quick and great service
Excellent food and service in a family run restaurant
What a great little place we discovered in Westerly ! The Lao food was so distinctively different from Vietnamese and Thai. The service was of the kind that we felt at home, in the family. We will definitely become regulars.
If you are foodie this place is a must. Don’t let the location fool you - this is amazing, authentic, delicious food at reasonable price.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fresh Authentic Thai Food. If you have ever had a friend who’s family was from the Far East and been invited over for a meal this is what the food is like. Nothing here is made ahead of time everything is chopped and cooked to order. There were a lot of takeout orders picked up when we were there. The dinning area is sparse but clean. I found the husband and wife team here to be friendly and courteous. Please support this local establishment.
Don't let the tiny venue scare you away. The food is amazing!
It seems the smaller the place, the better it is. It is soooooooo goooood!!!
Great food and the owner is awesome.
Delicious food! The beef salad & mango curry were my favorites. I can’t wait to go back. Thank you Nam Khong!
This place is a hidden gem, the food is phenomenal and the owners are so nice. Highly recommend the Khao Soi & Drunken noodles for entrees and the Spring Rolls for an appetizer, you won't be disappointed
Just okay.
Wanted to try something new and was not disappointed. Everything was delicious and owner was very nice. 5 stars
My sister and I were in Westerly from out of town to settle our mother's estate. Neither of us are famililar with Westerly and had no clue as to where to go for supper. We decided on Thai so I Googled "Thai Westerly" and Nam Khong popped up as the closest to where we were.
OMG what a meal! We arrived a bit late and Peter, the owner, warned us he was closing soon (it was 7:15 and he said he wanted people out at 7:45). No matter, I was getting food there even if I had to eat outside!
It was worth the risk. I had a chicken stir fry with peanut sauce, which was possibly the best peanut sauce I've ever had. My sister had a shrimp curry that was perfection. We shared rice rolls that were done beautifully. I could have eaten all four.
Other reviews on this place are totally correct. This was the best Thai food I've ever had anywhere in the US. Thanks to Peter and his wife for a wonderful experience, and for being patient!
This restaurant was on our way to the beach. We came in and it wasn’t busy so my mom and I decided to eat in. The restaurant owner was exceptional and so kind giving us the menu, even helping and suggesting to my mom menu options that were suitable to her liking. I really appreciate the kind service and politeness he had. The chef was an amazing cook, everything we ordered was freshly cooked and served even more decoratively. Will definitely recommend it to my family and friends and wish I could rate this beautiful find even higher ❤️ thank you so much!
Great food, great service!
I don't know how I've lived in this area and never had this restaurant recommended to me. There is nothing about it that is trying too hard. It's delicious, straight forward, and the owner/operator Peter is such a nice gentleman. I had the pleasure of dining in with some friends and everyone really enjoyed their food. The fried brussels sprouts are a must try in my opinion, and I was really happy with the signature dish Nam Khong with duck. Thai iced tea was tasty, service was quick. Highly recommended, simply fantastic.
Ordered a Spicy Pad Thai and Laotian Crispy Rolls that were both fantastic.
I expect I will order from here again in the future.
The best..I drive hrs. to go here..hands down my favorite Pho 🍜..Pete is the best too. He makes eating here a joy.
Excellent Food!!!
Very pleasant owner. His wife is in charge of food preparation in the kitchen and she does a wonderful job. We've never been disappointed through the years of patronage.
Awesome food!
Good food great service
Omg!! Sooo yummy I can’t get over it. We got the beef pho, dumplings and pad Thai. Everything was delicious and we had plenty of left overs! Very reasonable! Will return :)
Food is amazing...
Best dumplings I've had in a long time.
Amazing food, delightful service. The massaman curry is the best I’ve ever had! Highly recommended. 👌👌👌
I don't want to say how awesome this place is, because then it might get too busy. But... the food is friggin' AWESOME! It's made right there. They even made a special dish for my son that has a no kidding gluten allergy.
If I lived next door to this place, I would weigh way over 250#.
The food was so good I can't wait to go back. Hard to find the door.
The best Thai/Laotian food around. Been multiple times and have never been disappointed. If you haven’t tried the stuffed chicken wings you’re in for a treat. Owner Peter a great guy and host.
The food is exceptional. It’s hard to find exceptional food that is authentic like they make at Nam Kong Restaurant. I was so proud to have the opportunity to work there after I retired and arrived from Hawaii. It was hard to find a fine dining Thai restaurant in the East Coast. My experience there was exceptional!!!! I kept going back and finally inquired as to whether or not they needed help in the restaurant. I ended up working for them. They made me feel like family. Unfortunately, I had to quit, but I miss them and all the wonderful customers that I had the opportunity to meet, Nam Kong takes pride in what they make and serve, make no mistake, when you want Thai food..... Nam Kong is where you want to go. I miss that place so much!!🥰
Best curry around
Awful!! Called in my order in and was told 30 min. Arrived and about 45 min and was told it hadn't even been started. When you go in, place is wrapped in plastic so you cant see anything. Food finally came. When I opened it broccoli was a yellowish colo . Beef was more like steak ums. Wide noodles were mushy. Just awful.
This place is AMAZING! I took a trip to Thailand earlier this year and have spent the last 6 months searching New England for some AUTHENTIC Khao Soi and I finally found it here! Owned by a very kind family, I would recommend this place to all my friends! I ate it too fast to take a picture!
Amazing flavorful foods, clean and super friendly. This place is a total gem!
Pete is the man!
Outstanding! Most authentic Thai food I have had outside of Thailand. Just fantastic. Enjoy talking with owner Pete and learning about Laos, Vietnam and Thai foods.
# 32 Khao Soi.. As much as I want to try other things Pete recommends I just keep ordering the Khao Soi because its absolutely delicious.. Pete is the best! Great host.. Super service! Great teacher.
Pho soup was amazing! Loved the steamed pork dumplings too. Friendly and fast service! We will be back!!!
Great food. Great atmosphere. Great price.
I have been to Nam Khong at least 5 times in the past year (And I don't eat out that much). Always a pleasure going there! (I do recommend the Pho!)
Food was excellent, authentic, & reasonably priced. Propriotor was pleasant, & very friendly. Will be back.
Nam Khong is hands down our favorite place around. We usually get food there at least once a week. Peter (the owner) is a great guy, the place is always clean, service is quick and the food is always amazing. Their fried brussel sprouts will change your life. Personal favorite dish from there is the Khao Soi which is pictured in this review. It's the best comfort food around. If Peter ever decides to retire or the restaurant closes for any other reason, I'll probably go into a deep depression.
One of my top two choices for Thai in NL & Washington Counties....and beyond. Great food and they're not afraid to hit you with some heat! I love the lab chicken salad! It's the best I've ever had... Great food at great prices! Really nice people too!
Excellent stop for southeast Asian food. Best dumplings in southern RI. The Pho is excellent and the portions are generous. Eat in or take out.
Great authentic food, excellent flavor, fast service. Will definitely return.
Crab Rangoon was delicious. Would definitely recommend.
Best Thai around. Owner is very nice too. Everything we've ever ordered is amazing.
very good service and wonderful owner
Definitely a hidden gem!
Great find. Wonderful food
Fantastic, as usual!
So excited to have found a place to get great Thai food around here! Ordered the Drunken Noodle and Lion City Noodles, both with tofu. Would recommend both!! Not light on the oil, but delicious and decadent. Tofu was cooked to be crunchy on the outside, and creamy like a custard inside, rather than the puffy kind you get sometimes. Next time I’d try the house specialities, see what’s especially good.
Lunch prices also seem like a real steal. And the fella who got us our order was very sweet.
Great food!! Go there as often as I can. Very friendly people. Seems like a small family business. And if that weren't enough very reasonable prices. Enjoy!!
Delicious food and friendly service
This is the best Laotian food. Crispy duck soup is the best, like a must have. The signature dish Nam Khong is fantastic with heat that has character. Curry is fantastic. Brussell sprouts are delicious. If you really like spice, be careful with the hot oil on every table!! Menu is small but so it the kitchen so it is managed very well and everything is exceptionally fresh. The place is not fancy, but the 5 stars is for the food. Owner services the tables and knows his repeat customers, I think his wife cooks.
Bottom line is that this place is one of Westerly's hidden gems!!
It was great. The food was too notch. Reality special place.
Best Laos food in 45 states of travel. This international bestselling author and company absolutely recommend this amazing place! I was very impressed with the pho and fried Brussel sprouts. They were so good I was licking the last morsels out of the fry basket. Anyone that bypasses this little gem is really missing out. Great service, great prices, clean place, hard-working staff eager to earn your business. The owners had the menu memorized forward n backward. They take pride in their work. I didn't struggle to understand them either like I struggle in other Laos restaurants with accents and such. Really pleased here.
Great food nice owner.
Very good food! Recommend highly!
Amazing food!! Just moved to the area and am currently exploring all the restaurants. I was craving curry so I found this spot and took a chance. Boy did I make the right decision. The red curry duck is my go to meal, and the Brussel sprouts appetizers are on point. Reasonably priced and the portion sizes are great, the restaurant is super clean and inviting. Also, the folks that work/own the joint are super sweet! Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu.
A small but very clean restaurant. The owner and his wife are very nice and the food is incredible! The stuffed chicken wings are amazing. This was our first visit and certainly will not be our last. I highly recommend this restaurant.
OMG, what a tasty treat! I had the cucumber salid. The menu said it was spicy, and it was... just the way I like it. But it was also sweet and flavorful as well. I can't compare the flavor to anything American because Thai cooking is so different. But it was surprisingly delicious. The place was spotlessly clean and tidy, and the staff extra friendly. This was my second time here, and I'll be back again!
Good food lovely hostess
Hidden away but worth seeking out. Excellent authentic Thai food. Very clean and very delicious. We've had a few mix ups with our take out orders but other than that I have no complaints.
The khao soi was absolutely delicious. Amazing food here
This place has pretty good food. I've had the Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle and the Pad Woonsen. I've also tried their wonton soup, but wasn't really a fan. It has a lot of minced garlic in it which I'm not really used to with wonton soup. When we dined in we had the fired calamari which was excellent but priced kind of high for the portion received. Although, I would order it again.
The portions are not all that big but certainly enough for one with the addition of an appetizer or soup. The problem is that the times they are open are completely inconsistent. There is never a sign on the door that tells you why they aren't open on a day when the week before they were open on that day, for example Wed one week and closed on Wed the next week. Out of 10 times we've tried to go or order takeout they have been closed 7. If they were consistent with being open we'd certainly order and visit more often.
I recommend the Pad Woonsen, it's amazing, and much better than their Pad Thai. Pad Thai is usually my go to but their Pad Thai isn't one of the best I've had, but if you like spicy try the drunken noodle! It's excellent.
If you are in the area and looking for good food you won't be disappointed - if they're open.
Good food
The Drunken noodles were second to none! Great service!
The BEST!
Wish I had another stomach! Best Thai food I've had in a while. A Hidden gem, usually the best Asian food places are tiny hole in the wall places,this is no exception.
Don't be put off by the small size, it's like stepping into an authentic home! Welcoming staff and cozy atmosphere.
Can't recommend enough! Wish I lived closer I'd be here all the time!
The owner is genuinely nice and really knows what he is doing
This place is a gem! Nourishing delicious food and kind service 👌🏼
Yes, indeed a foodie here! Okay, where shall this Lil foodie monster begin lol. I don’t live in the area but I visit very often. I was craving authentic Asian food. No, not the Asian fusion food but authentic homeland Asian food. So, after googling tbh I choose by name and not for stars rating or reviews because what’s one find to be disgusting, another would find it to be amazing lol. I tried their beef laab and pho noodles- I must admit, I had many laab but this restaurant made it different, different was not bad but very pleasing and satisfying. The pho was also differ from the pho I had anywhere else, it was very home made and pho-nomenal. Almost, forgot to state : the server and the employees are by far very friendly and welcoming. I would absolutely recommend you try this restaurant if you’re tired of cheesy Chinese take out;) but be aware this is one of those acquiring taste restaurant. Authentic Asian food for foodies!! If, you love Thai and Loas food or looking to explore something less ordinary make sure to stop and taste the rainbow.
Had lunch here today. The place is immaculate. It is tastefully decorated. The owner and his wife are very friendly. I ordered the Vegetarian Tofu Panang Curry. It was presented on a lovely porcelain dish. It was very, very good. This is the best Thai food I have tasted in South County. We had the Mango on Coconut Sticky Rice for dessert- it was out of this world and a generous portion. For beverages, we had very reasonably-priced Singha and BeerLao (dark). There were several items on the menu I wanted to try and I look forward to going back.
Dumplings were good, but main entree was very greasy, would not recommend pineapple fried rice or drunken noodles, Conor Thai Café is by far the best option for Thai food, or at least it was before the owner changed
Cozy place with well-prepared and delicious food. We will definitely be going back.
Amazing food, friendly owner, my go to restaurant whenever i'am in the area.
Excellent food. I had the basil stir fry and had enough to bring home for lunch tomorrow. Soups are great too!
Great food esp fried Brussels sprouts but the place is small
Service was quick. Food was delicious. Khao soi was excellent. If you don't like cilantro, just ask.
Most incredible food! Really nice people. Delicious.
Small but cozy, good food.
Great pad fiery pad Thai... could be spicer but they have xtra hot oil if you like. Loved the fried Brussels sprouts! The nicest owner, very friendly.
Fantastic Thai food. Fast, friendly service. The Nam Khong was delicious. We will definitely be back to try more dishes.
SO GOOD! We just moved to the area and this will be our go-to dinner out and take out place. Very clean, friendly, and the food is excellent. My kids demolished the Ladna and ate most of my Tom kha gai soup. Can't wait to come back!
Great food.Great service.we will be back.
Delicious food. Reasonable prices. Lovely service. Family friendly. What more could we hope for in Westerly! Yay!
Excellent lunch place.casual and economocal.
Anthony Bourdain type of place. Not fancy. Super clean. Authentic Thai. Food is perfectly spiced. Try the Khoa Soi. Tom Kha Gai soup is delicious. Pad Thai was also good.
Awesome locals only Thai food
Refined flavors, authentic and cooked perfectly in this low-key strip mall setting. Not a fancy setting but with really high quality food. The people are charming.
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- 194 reviews
- 4.8 Health Rating
- Contact: +1 401-596-0155
- Website: https://namkhongwesterly.com/
- Location: 105 Franklin St Unit #31, Westerly, RI 02891, United States
- Map: 41.3602389, -71.8127138
- Thai restaurant
- Laotian restaurant
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 12–8 PM
- Wednesday: 12–8 PM
- Thursday: 12–8 PM
- Friday: 12–8 PM
- Saturday: 12–8 PM
- Sunday: 12–8 PM
- Identifies as Asian-owned: Available
- Delivery: Available
- Takeaway: Available
- Dine-in: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Solo dining: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
- Coffee: Available
- Comfort food: Available
- Healthy options: Available
- Quick bite: Available
- Small plates: Available
- Vegan options: Available
- Vegetarian options: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Dessert: Available
- Seating: Available
- Gender-neutral toilets: Available
- Toilet: Available
- Casual: Available
- Cosy: Available
- Groups: Available
- LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
- Tourists: Available
- Credit cards: Available
- Debit cards: Available
- NFC mobile payments: Available
- Credit cards: Available
- High chairs: Available
- Free of charge street parking: Available
- Free parking lot: Available
- Parking: Available